WTB: thinkad for ~$50-60

[onigiri]

Hi all,
I'm looking for a cheapie thinkpad, no more than $65 shipped to Canada with a hard drive and preferably with some windows os. It will be used to only do some basic tasks. I figured if I had to go cheap for an old used laptop, thinkpads are the way to go. Does not have to have a fully charged battery or possibly no battery, depending on the specs. Also don't need wifi capabilities, if that helps cheapen things.

[pianowizard]

The Toronto Craigslist has several Thinkpads for under $65.

[onigiri]

Really? I checked before posting and only found one (x20) but did not have a working hard drive.

[pianowizard]

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/sys/2579967780.html ($45)

http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/sys/2607532726.html (may be willing to sell for under $65)

[underclocker]

It's not clear what the final use will be for this machine, however, if you can swing it, I recommend considering an R60. They are often available in the condition you seek for $100 or less. There are two Buy It Now models on eBay right now for $75 (free shipping in the U.S., you'll have to work out shipping to Canada).

$75 eBay example (w/T2500 CPU & 14" SXGA+ LCD, but missing AC adapter & HD) --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/160658401808

R60's are fairly modern and very reliable machines.

[onigiri]

pianowizard - thanks for bringing those to my attention. I usually don't look at ads older than a month or two so I guess I missed those.

This will be used for running a software on windows that will control a robotic arm to move in a sequential order...that's it really. I'm not sure if its uses will be expanded, but for that I Think R60 might be too much. Thanks for the suggestion though.