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    Is this a good price on T42?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by mbagirl, May 3, 2005.

  1. mbagirl

    mbagirl Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey all. I'm trying to find a decently priced T42 for graduate school. Can you take a look at this one and let me know your thoughts? http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16834146069#DetailSpecs

    Or, can you recommend where to get the best deal on one? I would consider refurbished if it had the one-year IBM warranty.

    Thanks!
     
    mbagirl, May 3, 2005
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You may want to consider this:

    http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10387783&loc=101&sp=1

    It costs about $130 to upgrade the warranty to three years from IBM. Another 256MB of memory will costs you around $40 on the internet, maybe cheaper if you can find one with rebates. That would make it $150 cheaper than NewEgg. Keep in mind, most internet retailers do not accept returns on notebooks, so I would make sure it is what you want. You may be able to find it cheaper on eBay. Just make sure you buy from a reputable seller. Good Luck.






    I was robbed by a sweet little old lady on a motorized cart and I didn't even see it coming.

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    Thinkpad T42:
    * 1.8Ghz Pentium M * 1.5GB Memory * 60GB Hitachi 7200RPM * 15" SXGA+ Flexview * CDRW/DVD Combo *
     
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  3. mysbca

    mysbca Notebook Enthusiast

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    Check your school to see if they have discounted computers.
    Many have very good discounts.

    If not, depending on sales tax, you can get better pricing from IBM/Lenovo Edu site:
    https://www-03.ibm.com/lenovo/shop/personalpages/public/index.cfm?&vcid=%27%29%3ESJT%2C8%2BQ%20%20%20%0A&maxid=usstudents

    Or at one of the credit card sites for 10-20% off list.

    Advantage of buying direct, you can return the laptop for any reason in the first 30 days for a full refund.
     
    mysbca, May 3, 2005
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  4. LordGop

    LordGop Newbie

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    IBM Offers Educational discounts that take a rather large ammount of $ off the price. Give them a call up~!
     
    LordGop, May 4, 2005
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  5. Goren

    Goren Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    No that's not a good price. I got the same IBM T42, but with a better graphics card (Radeon 9600, 64mb rather than that Radeon 9000 w/ 64mb)
    AND the IBM nylon carrying case and optical mouse WITH shipping for slightly less than that model on NewEGG.

    I got mines via the visa program
    www.ibm.com/businesscenter/visa

    on that section, just click lenovo thinkpads, and then click notebook and do a regular browse thru
     
    Goren, May 7, 2005
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