SOLD: Thinkpad SL500

[g1tigi]

SOLD (via ebay)

I've been trying to sell this machine for the past couple of weeks in other, non-thinkpad forum contexts at a decent price, but no one seems to be interested. Perhaps I'll have better luck here :)

$700 SHIPPED [or best offer]

That's 30% off regular price and beats any coupon from lenovo (not even including state tax you'd normally have to pay as well).

Remember that the SL series has been excluded from most/all steep Lenovo discounts of late.

The machine has been used for about 3 months, so it's extremely new (I've yet to even peel off the plastic covering the various logos and things on the machine) and I've kept it in very good condition.

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Pictures
http://www28.brinkster.com/randominf/SL500/

Full disclosure: known blemishes in their most unflattering state
http://www28.brinkster.com/randominf/thinkpad/

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Here are the specs (straight from lenovo site; my annotations included in brackets [])

Product: ThinkPad SL500 2746-26U

P8600(2.4GHz) [centrino 2; dual core; 1066 FSB]
2GB RAM [PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM]
160GB 5400rpm HD
15.4in 1280x800 LCD [anti-glare]
Intel X4500 [integrated graphics]
CDRW/DVDRW
Intel 802.11agn wireless [WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350]
Bluetooth
Modem
1Gb Ethernet
UltraNav
Secure chip
Fingerprint reader
Camera [1.3 megapixel]
Intel Turbo Memory [2GB]
6c Li-Ion
WinVista Business 32 [with winXP pro downgrade]
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1yr warranty: good until 9/26/09
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If you spec out this machine on Lenovo's site, it will come to $1068 (as of 1/17/09) + local state tax.

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Additional notes

1) Battery cell cycle count (as of 1/17/09): 26
2) This machine also has an Intel PROSet/Wireless WiMAX Connection Utility already installed
3) I will ship this item in its original packaging with all original materials
4) I will pay for shipping (continental US only)
5) Like the Dell mini, the glossy lid is a fingerprint/scratch magnet. I've tried my best to buff out fingerprints and scratches, but I will be honest that there are still some small superficial scratches and abrasions noticeable at some angles (see pictures)
6) All sales are final
7) I will ship the item to paypal verified addresses via USPS parcel post with shipping insurance and delivery confirmation
8) I will accept only paypal payments; I am Verified and hold a Premier account on paypal
9) I will ship the item as soon as payment clears into my bank account
10) Item ships from Baltimore, MD
11) Serious buyers only; please include your ebay/heatware/credentials when pm'ing

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Ebay: g1tigi (100% positive rating as seller and buyer)

Feel free to pm for further information or contact information (phone #, email, etc.).

[Harryc]

Nice spec'd machine, and the price seems right. Good luck with the sale, and welcome to thinkpads.com.