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WTB: Best Thinkpad I can get for ~$350
WTB: Best Thinkpad I can get for ~$350
Hey guys. My girlfriend's cheapo laptop bit the dust and we just started a new semester of school. I'd like to get her something reliable, hence the Thinkpad brand. I'd like to spend somewhere around $350.
Any current or somewhat current Thinkpad would be fine. I'm looking at the E430, T420, and so on. Let me know what you've got and we'll make a deal
Thanks a lot!
Any current or somewhat current Thinkpad would be fine. I'm looking at the E430, T420, and so on. Let me know what you've got and we'll make a deal
Thanks a lot!
Re: WTB: Best Thinkpad I can get for ~$350
If you said something about what your girlfriend wants or needs, that would help narrow it down a bit.
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Re: WTB: Best Thinkpad I can get for ~$350
Sure. Smaller than 15 inch, but larger than 11. Storage and memory aren't a big deal because those are easy and cheap upgrades, but the machine should be priced accordingly. No need for Bluetooth, discrete graphics, WWAN, or a fingerprint reader, but it wouldn't disqualify the laptop. Sandy Bridge or newer so she has a GPU good enough to watch movies.
She has basic needs. I just want to get her something more rigid than the plastic Best Buy laptops. Any sandy bridge thinkpad would do. A big battery would be a plus, but not critical.
She has basic needs. I just want to get her something more rigid than the plastic Best Buy laptops. Any sandy bridge thinkpad would do. A big battery would be a plus, but not critical.
Re: WTB: Best Thinkpad I can get for ~$350
Honestly, $350 seems a bit low for Sandy Bridge.
Intel GPUs since the X4500 have the ability to help decode video. Something in the X200 era might be a better fit for your budget. My R60e, which is even a couple years older plays video quite well.
Intel GPUs since the X4500 have the ability to help decode video. Something in the X200 era might be a better fit for your budget. My R60e, which is even a couple years older plays video quite well.
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Re: WTB: Best Thinkpad I can get for ~$350
Yeah $350 is a stretch for SB. T400 or possibly T410 is more market value. As for video playback, my T61 with Intel integrated have no problem playing back 1080p video. Anything newer will have no problem.
Re: WTB: Best Thinkpad I can get for ~$350
Hm. Well an E430 is $400 on the outlet, so that's where my figure came from. Maybe that's the option I'll go with. Just figured I'd ask around.
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Re: WTB: Best Thinkpad I can get for ~$350
The T and E series are different with different pricing. IMO the T series is the way to go for keyboard and reliability.
Re: WTB: Best Thinkpad I can get for ~$350
I'm guessing you've aleady seen this in the Marketplace: http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=106023
I have a T400 and it plays videos (youtube/netflix) great
I have a T400 and it plays videos (youtube/netflix) great
emtee3511
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+ X1 Carbon-Gen 3 20BS-S22-A00 + X1 Carbon-Gen 3 20BS-S0Y-500
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Re: WTB: Best Thinkpad I can get for ~$350
Here is a great option for you, Sandy Bridge, indeed.
It's fast and in mint condition (only a two scuffs on the bottom). Only one cycle on original battery. I was told the machine was used for about 10 days. It is practically new.
$350 delivered in the U.S. PayPal, USPS money order or cash accepted. PM me if you'd like it.
Option, for another $50, I would swap in an Intel 80GB G2 SSD.
ThinkPad Edge E420
Model 1141-BTU
Intel i3-2340M (2.30GHz)
4GB RAM
320GB 7200rpm HD
14in 1366x768 LCD
Intel HD Graphics
CDRW/DVDRW
802.11bg wireless
1Gb Ethernet
UltraNav
Camera
6c Li-Ion (new condition, only 1 cycle on original battery)
Win7 Pro 64 COA, recovery partition intact
Lenovo 65w AC adapter
Lenovo 1 year warranty expires February 23, 2013
It's fast and in mint condition (only a two scuffs on the bottom). Only one cycle on original battery. I was told the machine was used for about 10 days. It is practically new.
$350 delivered in the U.S. PayPal, USPS money order or cash accepted. PM me if you'd like it.
Option, for another $50, I would swap in an Intel 80GB G2 SSD.
ThinkPad Edge E420
Model 1141-BTU
Intel i3-2340M (2.30GHz)
4GB RAM
320GB 7200rpm HD
14in 1366x768 LCD
Intel HD Graphics
CDRW/DVDRW
802.11bg wireless
1Gb Ethernet
UltraNav
Camera
6c Li-Ion (new condition, only 1 cycle on original battery)
Win7 Pro 64 COA, recovery partition intact
Lenovo 65w AC adapter
Lenovo 1 year warranty expires February 23, 2013
T510, i7-620m, NVidia, HD+, 8GB, 512GB Intel 545s SSD, Webcam, BT, FPR Home
T400s, C2D SP9400, Intel 4500MHD, WXGA+, 8GB, 160GB Intel X18-M G2 SSD, Webcam, BT, FPR Travel
Edge 14 i5-540m, Intel HD Graphics, HD, 8GB, 180GB Intel Pro 1500 SSD, Webcam, BT, red cover Music
T400s, C2D SP9400, Intel 4500MHD, WXGA+, 8GB, 160GB Intel X18-M G2 SSD, Webcam, BT, FPR Travel
Edge 14 i5-540m, Intel HD Graphics, HD, 8GB, 180GB Intel Pro 1500 SSD, Webcam, BT, red cover Music
Re: WTB: Best Thinkpad I can get for ~$350
Excellent price Ed.. Good options...
Good luck,
Ron
Good luck,
Ron
IBM Lenovo X1 Carbon (1st) / T61 / iPad Pro 12.9 (2016) / iPad 10.5 (2017) / Surface Pro 3
Re: WTB: Best Thinkpad I can get for ~$350
Very nice machine -- you gotta love this forum!
emtee3511
X201 3680-AL6 + X200 7459-BW3 (Glossy)
+ X1 Carbon-Gen 6 20KH-002JUS + X1 Carbon-Gen 3 20BS-S22-A00
+ X1 Carbon-Gen 3 20BS-S22-A00 + X1 Carbon-Gen 3 20BS-S0Y-500
+ X1 Carbon-Gen 2 20A8-SOU-U00 + W520-4276-37U + P51s 20JY-000AUS
X201 3680-AL6 + X200 7459-BW3 (Glossy)
+ X1 Carbon-Gen 6 20KH-002JUS + X1 Carbon-Gen 3 20BS-S22-A00
+ X1 Carbon-Gen 3 20BS-S22-A00 + X1 Carbon-Gen 3 20BS-S0Y-500
+ X1 Carbon-Gen 2 20A8-SOU-U00 + W520-4276-37U + P51s 20JY-000AUS
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