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    Reconditioned IBM Thinkpad T40 at buy.com for $399

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Dr.Sam Poni, Dec 11, 2007.

  1. Dr.Sam Poni

    Dr.Sam Poni Notebook Guru

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    Dr.Sam Poni, Dec 11, 2007
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  2. TimCost

    TimCost Notebook Enthusiast

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    looks nice ... but $400.00 for a 4 year old laptop? I'm not so sure.
     
    TimCost, Dec 11, 2007
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    optomos Notebook Evangelist

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    Stay clear. To many flexing issues with the system boards. If you do get it make sure it comes with a decent warranty because you can't return that machine!
     
    optomos, Dec 11, 2007
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    dayphx Notebook Enthusiast

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    I would pass on the T40. I use a T40 for work, and the usb ports failed. The system board was replaced, and shortly after the usb ports failed again. Now they will only operate as usb 1.1. This is definitely a hardware problem, not software.
     
    dayphx, Dec 11, 2007
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