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Title: IBM ThinkPad T42 Post by: Kevin on December 19, 2007, 11:32:52 am I am looking at buying a laptop and found this. Its a refurb and looks like will do the few things I would like it to do, browsing forums, playing C&C simple things. I don't know a whole lot about these. Any thoughts about it? Anyone have one cheaper than the $600 the Trailing Edge has it for?
Pentium M 1.7 GHz 512MB DDR RAM 40GB 5400rpm Hard Drive 14.1" XGA(1024x768) TFT LCD 32MB ATI Radeon 7500 Video CDRW & DVD Combo Drive Gigabit Ethernet 56k Modem 802.11b/g Wireless 6 Cell Battery Windows XP Pro Licenced and Loaded Thanks, Kevin Title: Re: IBM ThinkPad T42 Post by: Kitten on December 19, 2007, 01:20:08 pm If you can hold out for a little while longer, and are feeling up to braving the boxing day crowds you may be able to get a better deal.
Have you looked here? Tiger Direct (http://www.tigerdirect.ca) Could be worth a look, they have both new and referbished laptops. Title: Re: IBM ThinkPad T42 Post by: Kevin on December 19, 2007, 02:56:21 pm Thanks for the pointer, how could I forget tigerdirect?
Title: Re: IBM ThinkPad T42 Post by: JetJumper on December 19, 2007, 11:23:06 pm Okay, for one, stay away from tiger direct for anything refurb. you will get screwed somehow.
If you want a nice laptop for a good price, I can hook you up right now. Main Specifications Product Description HP 530 - Core Duo T2300E 1.66 GHz - 15.4" TFT Dimensions (WxDxH) 14.1 in x 8.9 in x 1.4 in Weight 6 lbs Localization English / United States Platform Technology Intel Centrino Duo System Type Notebook Built-in Devices Speaker, wireless LAN antenna Processor Intel Core Duo T2300E / 1.66 GHz ( Dual-Core ) Cache Memory 2 MB - L2 cache RAM 1 GB (installed) / 2 GB (max) - DDR II SDRAM Hard Drive 80 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm Optical Storage DVD±RW (+R DL) / DVD-RAM Display 15.4" TFT active matrix 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) Graphics Controller Intel GMA 950 Audio Output Sound card Telecom Fax / modem - 56 Kbps Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g Wireless NIC Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Input Device Keyboard, touchpad Battery Lithium ion Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Business Manufacturer Warranty 1 year warranty Price on this is $570ish + tax. I have to confirm at work, but the specs are a lot better then the IBM. Let me know how interested Title: Re: IBM ThinkPad T42 Post by: JetJumper on December 19, 2007, 11:29:48 pm have a good read - http://www.resellerratings.com/store/TigerDirect_ca
Title: Re: IBM ThinkPad T42 Post by: Kitten on December 20, 2007, 07:53:39 am Ewww.... windows vista....
Like any store there are good experiences and bad experiences... TigerDirect is no exception. Title: Re: IBM ThinkPad T42 Post by: JetJumper on December 20, 2007, 07:59:08 am Its Vista Business which is entitled to XP Downgrade for free.
Title: Re: IBM ThinkPad T42 Post by: Kevin on December 21, 2007, 08:55:11 am I ended buying a great machine from Chris. Thanks Chris O0
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