Acer Aspire 5102WLMi -or- used ThinkPad T41

Hi,

I've got an option to buy a used ThinkPad T41 for 630$ (one more year of warranty, P-M 1.4GHz, 512MB RAM, 40GB HD, CD-RW/DVD, WiFi/BT) including a docking station.

On the other hand the deal for the Acer 5102WLMi on CircuitCity is very interesting - $750 AR, plus $65 for shipping ( link). It's the best deal bang-for-the-buck-wise I've seen.

It's worth to note that this laptop is meant to serve as a home server and computer for my girlfriend who's a very light user - mostly e-mail and word processing.

What do you think?

Thanks in advance for your help,
Shap!

 

I would recommend the 5102. Read my review, and see if it has what you need. I would stay away from used laptops, mainly because they are used. You don't know what people did to them, and wouldn't the newest computer at a great price make more sense than a used comp?

 

Hmm, there's also this model on CompUSA for 600$ AR:

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=340191&pfp=cat3&tabtype=ts#ts

It looks even better considering the price. What do you think?

Thanks again,
Shap!

 

not recommended since it's got the GMA950 and a dumbed down processor.

 

acer 5102 wlmi is better

 

Go for the Acer!