Thinkpad T60p upgraded

Could someone please give me an opinion on
T60p:Intel Centrino Duo Mobile Technology (Intel Core Duo Processor T7200, 2,0GHz, Intel PRO / Wireless 3945ABG),
2048 MB,
100GB (7200),
15" XGA TFT (1400x1050),
Flexview, Multi-Burner (DVD/RW CD/RW),
ATI Mobility fireGL V5250 256+256 MB graphics,
Modem, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, 3 USB, Rescue and Recovery, Client Security Solution with security chip, Active Protection System, 2.5kg, autonomy 4.3h, 3yr warranty
I can get this for 2850$ but i have to decide fast. Could use some help though, and do you think I could find something better for that money.

 

i got something similar (ati x1400 and 1 year warranty, everything else the same) for 1750, so i am not too impressed with the price. Do you really need the fireGL card?

 

Actually I rather liked the idea of a strong graphic card. But that's a big price difference. Can you tell me where you found it so cheep?

 

I went through the alumni/student page, check out fatwallet.com for the deal. The prices have got up a bit since then, but its still quite a bit cheaper than your build (I also forgot to mention 2 more differences, I got the n wireless and 9 cell).

 

Also, at this point you most likely will not be able to get it before the holidays end. So it may be worth it to wait for some sales afterwards.

 

as a substitute i have been thinking of a HP nx9420 RH441EA
specs
Model nx9420 (RH441EA)
17.0" WSXGA+
1680 x 1050 WVA
Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 1,83GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 667MHz FSB
100 GB SATA, 5400 rpm
DVD+/-RW Dual Layer
1024MB DDRII 667MHz (1 DIMM)
ATI Mobility Radeon X1600
256 MB mem
Fax modem 56K Modem
Broadcom Gigabit 10/100/1000
Intel® Wireless LAN 802.11a/b/g
Sound High Definition, Audio 24 Bit Audio DAC

I/O 4 USB 2.0 porta, PCMCIA tip I/II, VGA, mic in, line out, IEEE 1394a, S-Video TV out, Ambient Light senzor, integrirani Smart Card čitač, 7 u 1 čitač kartica, utor za docking, konektor za putnu bateriju
393 x 275 x 33 mm
3.35 kg
OS Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
Integrated Bluetooth
Price is 2035$ keep in mind these are prices in croatia. so i can't buy from stores that do not deliver. Than theres the question of taxes 22% on the total price (price + shipping)

 

You may or may not need the GPU depending on what you are doing with it. a 17" notebook won't be as portable as a 15" if that's an issue.

 

I have the same specs except its core duo 2.0ghz with the uxga screen and I payed about $2200, so I consider that pretty steep. I'm sure you can find a better price else where.

 

portability is not that big of an issue. i'm going to try to buy over some friends in the states, so they can ship it like a present (no tax) =)