Re: [Thinkpad] Help me with my shopping spree for a new TP?

Just be careful to buy new or used with IBM warranty.
IBM sells refurbs at good prices, but only 90 days warranty.
That can be an expensive mistake
The T23 with the 1.13 gig processor and WiFi seems to be Best of Breed for
many people.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Blaisdell" <cblaisd@netzero.net>
To: <thinkpad@stderr.org>
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2003 11:33 AM
Subject: [Thinkpad] Help me with my shopping spree for a new TP?

> I hope there might be some vicarious shoppers here; I know there
> is wisdom and opinions (!) on this list :)
>
> I received a completely unexpected gift -- money to buy a new
> computer. I haven't kept up as closely as many with TP
> possibilities that are out there since buying my 600E 3+ years ago.
> I am looking to buy new, not used or refurb.
>
> Here's my "specs" in rough order of importance --
>
> 1. Around $1500. A little more is ok; a little less is even better.
> 2. Three year warranty
> 3. 40gb or more HD
> 4. CDRW/DVD combo drive
> 5. On-board Wi-f
> 6. Screen no smaller than my 600E
> 7. Keyboard that is as good as the 600E or close.
>
> That's the main gist of my preferences. Is it possible or in the
> ballpark for the money I'd like to pay? There seem to be a several
> deals out there for T30's with some of the above for $1200-1500. I
> have also looked at some links for T23's but am puzzled that what
> looks to be lower spec machines have asking prices much greater
> than some of the T30 prices.
>
> Any assistance, thoughs, or wisdom would be much appreciated
> indeed.
>
> Chuck
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