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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 10:45a
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Message edited by: MISTERCHEAP on 2008-11-13 13:42:07 CST
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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 10:45a

IBM ThinkPad T43 Intel Pentium M760 (2.0GHz), 1GB RAM, 80GB HD, 14.1in LCD, ATI Radeon X300, CDRW/DVD, Intel 802.11abg wireless(MPCI), Bluetooth/Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip, Fingerprint Reader, Windows XP Pro – Refurbished - IBM2668WMYR/M - Bluetooth - Fingerprint Reader - Limited

Message edited by: MISTERCHEAP on 2008-11-13 10:50:40 CST
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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 10:53a
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good price but the 30 day warranty makes me stay away...

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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 10:54a
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TheDawn said:good price but the 30 day warranty makes me stay away...

does Square Deal offer an extended warranty on something like this?

Message edited by: MISTERCHEAP on 2008-11-13 10:55:23 CST
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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 11:01a
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Nice deal on a rock solid computer, I have three T-series computers (T40 and T60 at work and a T60 at home) and recommend them to everyone. The 30-day warranty wouldn't really bother me personally based on my past experience, as long as it works when you get it you should be good for a while.

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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 11:40a
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$10 off
here.

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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 11:51a
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Beckles said:Nice deal on a rock solid computer, I have three T-series computers (T40 and T60 at work and a T60 at home) and recommend them to everyone. The 30-day warranty wouldn't really bother me personally based on my past experience, as long as it works when you get it you should be good for a while.I agree, Thinkpads have been rock solid for me as well. I had a T43 before I was upgraded to a T61 and was happy with it. I really appreciate the "solidness" of the ThinkPads over other laptops, especially the Dells.

My only concern would be with the battery - sometimes they can go after a while.

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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 11:53a
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Is this a "Core 1" chipset?

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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 12:09p
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Does the battery fit x60s?

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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 12:14p
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10 off 200 coupon makes it cheaper

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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 12:17p
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alvdena said:10 off 200 coupon makes it cheaper
I agree.

OP, that's called Square Trade, IIRC

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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 1:05p
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Let me first say I'm a huge ThinkPad fan (still own a few including a vintage 701C). That being said - at $400 this is only a warm deal on a nearly four-year-old computer platform.

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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 1:11p
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g10ny said:alvdena said:10 off 200 coupon makes it cheaper
I agree.

OP, that's called Square Trade, IIRC

LOL< thanks, knew I was confusing the name...

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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 1:17p
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Agreed, these were great machines in their day.
Still have a T42 laying around as a backup.
But now old technology.

Mechanical componets wear out after 3 years.
Keyboards fail. Connectors fail, especially the power connector,
DVD units fail, even display lighting is approaching its median lifetime.
And you may or may not get a unit with a new battery.

So beware, unless you like good old things, like 1955 Chevys

Message edited by: yus9 on 2008-11-13 13:22:35 CST
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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 1:26p
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In for 1, thanks OP!

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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 1:40p
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the newer T61 comes with lesser quality keyboard. T43 is the last one with the classic keyboard

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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 1:43p
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yus9 said:Agreed, these were great machines in their day.
Still have a T42 laying around as a backup.
But now old technology.

Mechanical componets wear out after 3 years.
Keyboards fail. Connectors fail, especially the power connector,
DVD units fail, even display lighting is approaching its median lifetime.
And you may or may not get a unit with a new battery.

So beware, unless you like good old things, like 1955 Chevys

Couldn't agree more. $400 is a heck of a lot for a 3-4 yr old refurb, especially with new models (albeit non-Lenovo/IBM) on sale now and probably even cheaper after BF. The real problem with spending this much is that you're betting that the keyboard, screen, and moving parts will hang in there for several MORE years. If they go after 30 days, you'll end up spending a lot more on top of your original $400.

Message edited by: MasterRebater on 2008-11-13 13:44:06 CST
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yus9 said:Agreed, these were great machines in their day.
Still have a T42 laying around as a backup.
But now old technology.

Mechanical componets wear out after 3 years.
Keyboards fail. Connectors fail, especially the power connector,
DVD units fail, even display lighting is approaching its median lifetime.
And you may or may not get a unit with a new battery.

So beware, unless you like good old things, like 1955 Chevys

I'm actually still driving my '55 Chevy. It's called a TP600, and I used it yesterday. Works just great!!

[I got the TP600 from a friend about two years ago locked. So who knows how much use it had seen. Had to build a device to go in and read the EEPROM and suck out the supervisor password. With that, unlocking was easy. The PI TP600 is a real oldie, but it's a goodie!]

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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 2:27p
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In for one. Good deal.

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   posted: Nov. 13, 2008 @ 2:28p
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guardian44 said:yus9 said:Agreed, these were great machines in their day.
Still have a T42 laying around as a backup.
But now old technology.

Mechanical componets wear out after 3 years.
Keyboards fail. Connectors fail, especially the power connector,
DVD units fail, even display lighting is approaching its median lifetime.
And you may or may not get a unit with a new battery.

So beware, unless you like good old things, like 1955 Chevys

I'm actually still driving my '55 Chevy. It's called a TP600, and I used it yesterday. Works just great!!

[I got the TP600 from a friend about two years ago locked. So who knows how much use it had seen. Had to build a device to go in and read the EEPROM and suck out the supervisor password. With that, unlocking was easy. The PI TP600 is a real oldie, but it's a goodie!]

I'll have to agree - my T20 is still kicking strong and I use it everyday (its pretty much only a "net book" now) it made me such a believer in the Thinkpads I upgraded to a T61p earlier this year. Loving it

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