What do you think of this configuration?

Am thinking of buying my first Lenovo Thinkpad X61 from a friend. He's only had it a couple of months, barely used, still under warranty until November. What do you pros think of this config. and what would be a fair price? I'm not a gamer, need something fast and light for travel, not a high demand user but want a machine that will last and is sturdy with good graphics. I would also want to install XP. Any input or opinions appreciated.

Processor: 2.0 Ghz - Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 (4MB L2, 800Mhz, FSB)

Memory: 2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHZ (2 DIMM)

Display: 12.1" XGA TFT, 2x3 Ultraconnect II antenna

Operating System: Windows Vista Business

Graphics: Mobile Intel 865 Chipset

Wireless Networking: Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN

Networking: Modem 56K v.90, Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000

Hard Drive: 100GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm (Faster Hard Drive)

Battery: 8 cell Enhanced Capacity Battery (Longer Life Enhanced Battery)

 

build a same system online then take $200-300 off is about right

 

I like the configuration but we need a price...

 

config looks good

 

Direct from Lenovo this config. comes in at about $1,274.00. The only hesitation I have is it has Vista Business on it and I'm not a super tech saavy person. I don't want Vista and would have to have XP installed on it, don't know how difficult that is to do.

 

It's ridiculously easy. I wrote a guide on it (in my sig).

 

If he got Vista business it should have in the set-up XP CD's that you can use to downgrade to. Also, like Ark said it isn't difficult to do. A price also would help us ponder upon your configuration and selling from your friend.

 

Thanks Ark, sounds good, great tip about buying XP at a student discount.

 

So... what price you thinking about buying that for?

 

He wants $900.

 

That's a pretty good price. I would take it for that much. Maybe you can try to haggle him lower though