Have $1000 to spend...what should I buy?

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MadeInJapan · #1 Post by **MadeInJapan** » Tue Aug 10, 2004 2:27 pm

Okay, my wife says I can buy another Thinkpad (currently a 600E 400mhz owner and satisfied with my machine) and spend up to $1000 for it...as a anniversary gift.

Question is, what Thinkpad should I buy for the money? Any suggestions? I don't really need anything fancy...just a good 'ole reliable Thinkpad that isn't too heavy to carry back and forth to work...would like USB2 and DVDrom...possibly CDRW/DVD unit if possible and good amount of memory and speed. I have a 40gig HD I can put in it if no HD is included...also have OS/software with licenses so if not loaded with these things, can save the money and buy a better Thinkpad.

Thanks for any suggestions/place to buy your suggested model.

#2 Post by **BillMorrow** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 2:19 am

you want a lot for that $1000..
you can get a T30..
or an A30p, maybe..
or any of a bunch of really nice thinkpads..

for portability check out the X30's..
not much in the way of optical drive unless you get the ultrabase..

good hunting..

MadeInJapan · #3 Post by **MadeInJapan** » Wed Aug 11, 2004 3:34 pm

Bill...thanks for your input.
What do you think of this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 11462&rd=1
Is this a pretty good deal? Didn't like the X30 due to the small (12") screen. Is the A30p the larger/heavier thinkpad or is that the A or T 31?? It looks pretty good if it isn't. All of these letters and numbers for Thinkpads is soooo confusing....wish someone would do a sticky with the slowest/oldest/cheapist thinkpads (like the 365, etc.) listed on up to the best....highest, etc. (like the T42p, etc.)...hint, hint.

lewdvig · #4 Post by **lewdvig** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 2:09 pm

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=2758

a30 - $650 USD

and you would have $350 left over

MadeInJapan · #5 Post by **MadeInJapan** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 3:22 pm

lewdvig....thanks! I'll definitely keep it in mind. Looks like a great machine at a great price. It's a bit heavy as well as doesn't have USB2.0...but other than that, it's right up my alley. How many rpm's is the Hard Drive and what kind of shape is it in? Is there any warranty at all left?

lewdvig · #6 Post by **lewdvig** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 6:59 pm

It has no scratches and is very clean. The screen is perfect - bright and no dead/stuck pixels.

The only issue is that the screen latches are broken.

It is definitely heavy - more a portable workstation than a notebook.

MadeInJapan · #7 Post by **MadeInJapan** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 10:09 am

lewdvig, I just bought a T30 with all the goodies...thanks for the offer on yours but just to bulky and heavy for my needs.

lewdvig · #8 Post by **lewdvig** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 12:26 pm

Just curious - How much did you pay?

I am thinking of an r40 or t30 when this one sells.

MadeInJapan · #9 Post by **MadeInJapan** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 8:15 pm

With shipping, $1120 (U.S.). It is upgraded with CDRW/DVDRW as well as having half a gig of RAM and the A/B wireless mini-pci card installed, with floppy! Also has 2 year of its warranty left. I think I got a hell of a deal!

lewdvig · #10 Post by **lewdvig** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 2:30 pm

Sweet!

That is a good deal.

pkirk61871 · #11 Post by **pkirk61871** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 5:38 pm

I bought a T22 for 550. It comes with just about everything you are looking for. If you look hard enough, you can find them with a warranty that is so helpful.

Just a thought. I love mine.

Only two set backs...wireless and USB 2.0.

scosgt1 · #12 Post by **scosgt1** » Mon Aug 16, 2004 10:19 pm

I am selling T-23's for $550
Still have one left.
You really don't have to look to far.

jes2 · #13 Post by **jes2** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 2:55 pm

[quote="MadeInJapan"]Okay, my wife says I can buy another Thinkpad (currently a 600E 400mhz owner and satisfied with my machine) and spend up to $1000 for it...as a anniversary gift.

Question is, what Thinkpad should I buy for the money? Any suggestions? I don't really need anything fancy...just a good 'ole reliable Thinkpad that isn't too heavy to carry back and forth to work...would like USB2 and DVDrom...possibly CDRW/DVD unit if possible and good amount of memory and speed. I have a 40gig HD I can put in it if no HD is included...also have OS/software with licenses so if not loaded with these things, can save the money and buy a better Thinkpad.

Thanks for any suggestions/place to buy your suggested model.[/quote]

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Wow - I was looking for a forum to post a question almost identical to this one.... spooky!

I, too, have a 600E Pent II 400, and although I love the thing, it just doesn't have the ponies to get the job done any more (at least in a timely manner!). I use mostly MS Office products, but also work with networked applications and some graphics (Visio).... usually simultaneously!

I've been looking at the used PC market, and thinking & pricing the T23 or the T40 models. Any PC I buy would have to have at least 9 - 12 months+ left on the IBM warranty, and if possible, I need a docking station in the deal. Yes, I'm sure I'll have to pony up another $50 - $75 for that!

I can come up with about $1100 right now, tops. Can't go into any payments. I'm an independant consultant, spend about 50% of the time on the road, and although I go to great lengths to coddle & protect my PC equipment, I have no use for Costco/Best Buy plastic laptops. My job depends on my PC, so I buy IBM, and I buy only the T series. It doesn't need to be maxed out with every conceiveable option, but it has to work!

Now that we got the testimonial out of the way.... for the money I'm looking to spend, and considering that I tend to hang on to a PC until it just doesn't get it done any more (I've had my 600E for almost four years), two questions:

1) Would I be better off skipping the T23, saving my money, and shooting for a decent T40 (or T41)?

2) On the display screen resolution, 1024x768 is just acceptable on my 13.7" 600E screen for my "double-nickel" eyes . Even on a 14.1" screen, I would think that I'd sure want to stay away from a SXGA 1400x1200 resolution screen, correct?

Appreciate any feedback you all may have, but, NO, folks, I ask that you please do not bury me with offers to sell your old PC to me!

Thanks,

jes2

scosgt1 · #14 Post by **scosgt1** » Wed Sep 29, 2004 3:07 pm

I can supply a mint T30 with wifi and combo in your price range. Warranty of course. Email me.

jjackson02 · #15 Post by **jjackson02** » Thu Sep 30, 2004 10:32 am

Wish I had $1000.00 to spend in ThinkPad land!

Good luck in your hunting!

karn · #16 Post by **karn** » Fri Oct 01, 2004 2:35 pm

BUY A FRIGGIN TOSHIBA

MadeInJapan · #17 Post by **MadeInJapan** » Fri Oct 01, 2004 8:30 pm

TOSHIBA?!#!?? Your humour astounds me....

jjackson02 · #18 Post by **jjackson02** » Fri Oct 01, 2004 8:42 pm

Toshiba

William Lueders · #19 Post by **William Lueders** » Sat Oct 02, 2004 9:20 am

Bruce has offered a T30, the price is right and he says some warrentee still available. Take it! Or get something like it. Bruce is a good guy to deal with, he will treat you right.
The Toshiba talk is nonsense!

#20 Post by **JHEM** » Sat Oct 02, 2004 9:47 am

William Lueders wrote:Bruce has offered a T30, the price is right and he says some warrentee still available. Take it! Or get something like it. Bruce is a good guy to deal with, he will treat you right.
The Toshiba talk is nonsense!

What Bill said, especially about Bruce!

Even I buy stuff from Bruce.

Regards,

James

MadeInJapan · #21 Post by **MadeInJapan** » Sat Oct 02, 2004 6:21 pm

Maybe you didn't see my post mid-way in this thread, but I DID BUY a T30 already. Very pleased with it!

karn · #22 Post by **karn** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 10:55 pm

MadeInJapan wrote:Okay, my wife says I can buy another Thinkpad (currently a 600E 400mhz owner and satisfied with my machine) and spend up to $1000 for it...as a anniversary gift.

Question is, what Thinkpad should I buy for the money? Any suggestions? I don't really need anything fancy...just a good 'ole reliable Thinkpad that isn't too heavy to carry back and forth to work...would like USB2 and DVDrom...possibly CDRW/DVD unit if possible and good amount of memory and speed. I have a 40gig HD I can put in it if no HD is included...also have OS/software with licenses so if not loaded with these things, can save the money and buy a better Thinkpad.

Thanks for any suggestions/place to buy your suggested model.

Your poor guy (buy your wife an IBM and your setting yourself up 4 a divorce) you wanna get your wife a trendy, cool, sexy notebook that your wife will love you ALL over again for????? (it's even bester than a Tosh)

Well check out this: http://www.oqo.com/
and leave the thinky pad on the shelf, this little beauty even runs XP, now thats cool

ps I got one (cost me approx $1600us, you may even get them cheaper now but worth the little extra) and now my boyfriend wants to finally giv up his Tungsten pad (he luvs his palm, he luvs his palm) for one of these too, best toy I've bought since the beday

WHAT an anniversary gift.!!!!!!!!

#23 Post by **JHEM** » Fri Oct 08, 2004 11:44 pm

karn wrote:he luvs his palm, he luvs his palm

If I had to spend a lot of time around you I'd probably love my palm by now also!

Regards,

James

karn · #24 Post by **karn** » Sat Oct 09, 2004 2:02 am

JHEM wrote:
karn wrote:he luvs his palm, he luvs his palm
If I had to spend a lot of time around you I'd probably love my palm by now also!

Regards,

James

Thanks very much James,

I'll take that as a compliment

MadeInJapan · #25 Post by **MadeInJapan** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 12:45 am

OQO is cute but I wanted a REAL computer.....LOL

Actually I think you misread my post. I was allowed up to $1000 to buy myself a puter, not my wife.

MadeInJapan · #26 Post by **MadeInJapan** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 12:47 am

BTW, Karn....Does your husband have hair growing on his palms too?....Is he going blind?

#27 Post by **BillMorrow** » Tue Oct 12, 2004 1:30 am

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