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    refurbished or new?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by you2000too, Apr 9, 2008.

  1. you2000too

    you2000too Notebook Enthusiast

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    I found some interesting offers at the Lenovo outlet, such as

    ThinkPad T61 Refurbished
    Now $742.01

    Processor
    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T7250 (2.0GHz 800MHz 2MBL2)
    Operating System
    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
    Screen
    14.1 WXGA TFT, w/ Camera
    Memory
    2 x 1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory, Intel Turbo Memory 1GB
    Hard Drive
    120GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
    Optical Storage
    CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 24X/24X/24X/8X Max, Ultrabay Slim
    Wireless
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
    Warranty
    1 Year Standard Depot Warranty
    Battery
    6 cell Li-Ion Battery
    Features
    Bluetooth
    YES
    Video Card
    Intel GMA X3100 GM965 w/ 1394, w/ AMT

    I guess for that price I can buy a new R61i, using coupons.

    Should I buy the new R61i or the refurbished T61?

    thanks!

    yt.
     
    you2000too, Apr 9, 2008
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    elfroggo Notebook Evangelist

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    What's the R61i config that you're looking at?
     
    elfroggo, Apr 9, 2008
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    gamemint Notebook Evangelist

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    If you can get a new one for like $1-200 more then get a new one
     
    gamemint, Apr 9, 2008
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    you2000too Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thank you!
     
    you2000too, Apr 10, 2008
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