[PLUG] Wally-world and the sub-$500 laptop..

Michael Rasmussen mikeraz at patch.com
Tue Dec 21 21:50:47 UTC 2004


Rogan Creswick wrote:
> On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 17:15:30 -0600, Tony Schlemmer <aschlemm at comcast.net> wrote:
> > > Are there any better deals for someone who doesn't currently own a laptop?
> 
> Yes! Look at the IBM certified used equipment page (I'm sorry I can't
> provide a link, but it's easy to find).  You can usually find ~1ghz
> thinkpads in the 500-600 range. (with more memory, tested batteries..
> IBM's name on the line, etc..)

http://www.ibm.com/shop/used/
 or
http://stores.ebay.com/IBM-Authorized-Auctions
to name two sources.

I bought a T21 for under $500 and it's been great.

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