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    Is this a good deal for thinkpad R60?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ranchmom5, Aug 16, 2007.

  1. ranchmom5

    ranchmom5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    PROCESSOR
    Intel Core Duo processor T2300E 1.66GHz

    MEMORY
    512MB

    HARD DRIVE
    100GB

    DISPLAY
    15" XGA (1024 x 768) TFT display

    MULTIMEDIA DRIVE
    DVDRW Drive

    VIDEO GRAPHICS
    Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950

    COMMUNICATION
    56K v.92 modem

    NETWORK CARD
    1GB Ethernet

    SOUND
    Integrated stereo speakers PC CARD SLOTS
    Type II slot

    EXTERNAL PORTS
    Three USB ports version 2.0
    External stereo speakers/headphonet
    Built-in RJ-11 and RJ-45 (modem/LAN)

    KEYBOARD
    Full Size

    POINTING DEVICE
    TouchPad

    DIMENSIONS
    13.1" W x 10.6" D x 1.2" to 1.58" H

    WEIGHT
    6.3 lbs

    POWER
    AC adapter and power cord
    Li-Ion battery pack

    OPERATING SYSTEM
    Microsoft Windows XP Professional

    REFURBISHED for $549 + shipping
     
    ranchmom5, Aug 16, 2007
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  2. smoothoperator

    smoothoperator Notebook Evangelist

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    you can get an r61 with a core2duo 5470 processor for cheaper than that new
     
    smoothoperator, Aug 16, 2007
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    ranchmom5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    how? I have been looking for coupons and discounts all day long and haven't come up with anything that close.
     
    ranchmom5, Aug 16, 2007
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  4. smoothoperator

    smoothoperator Notebook Evangelist

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    pm me you can get one for ~600 with up to date components I have the "secret" lenovo link

    ThinkPad R61 - 1 Year Depot Warranty
    Edit 7738CTO $461.00 1 $461.00
    Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5470 (1.6GHz 800MHz 2MBL2) 1
    Operating system: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 1
    Operating system language: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic - US English 1
    Display type: 14.1 WXGA TFT, w/o Camera 1
    System graphics: Intel GMA X3100 GM965 w/ 1394 1
    Total memory: 512 MB PC2-5300 SDRAM DDR2 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM) 1
    Keyboard: Keyboard US English 1
    Pointing Device: UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) 1
    Hard Drive: 60GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm 1
    Optical device: ThinkPad Ultrabay Enhanced Travel Bezel 1
    Wireless cards: Integrated Wi-Fi wireless upgradable 1
    Battery: 4 cell Li-Ion Battery 1
    Power cord: Country Pack North America 1
    Modem cable (RJ-11): PSTN cable 1
    Language Pack: Language Pack US English


    OR:

    ThinkPad R61 - 1 Year Depot Warranty
    Edit 7738CTO $616.00 1 $616.00
    Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5470 (1.6GHz 800MHz 2MBL2) 1
    Operating system: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 1
    Operating system language: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic - US English 1
    Display type: 14.1 WXGA TFT, w/o Camera 1
    System graphics: Intel GMA X3100 GM965 w/ 1394 1
    Total memory: 512 MB PC2-5300 SDRAM DDR2 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM) 1
    Keyboard: Keyboard US English 1
    Pointing Device: UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) 1
    Hard Drive: 80GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm 1
    Optical device: DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Enhanced 1
    Wireless cards: ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Express Adapter II 1
    Battery: 4 cell Li-Ion Battery 1
    Power cord: Country Pack North America 1
    Modem cable (RJ-11): PSTN cable 1
    Language Pack: Language Pack US English 1


    Much better deals IMO than an Old Refurb'd R60
     
    smoothoperator, Aug 16, 2007
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