Hot deal? IBM T42 2373-3VU for ~$2400

[imported_stinkyfeet]

Hi, This is my first post, so please go easy on me 🙂

Now that the T42's are out, has anybody found good sites to order them from?

The T42 233-3VU is about $2400 on this website: Linky

The site's run by Bill Morrow. Anybody have any experience dealing with him?

Laptop Configuration on IBM website

Thanks.

 

[DonBlack]

Cash prices? I think not...

 

[aphex]

By the sheer amount of people who have purchased from him on his site, i personally wouldnt worry about it. However, i would never be able to pay with cash as i never have that much cash onhand 😀

He seems to be a really good guy with some awesome prices...

 

[a2k]

I almost bought a T42-2373-3VU from Bill/Thinkpads.com mid-last month, but ended up getting a t40p direct from IBM because of timing and availability. The T42 was the same price as the T40p, with a slightly better CPU, faster hard drive, and more recent GPU. Bill was super quick to respond to emails, and because he is a low-overhead, low-inventory deal that only sells thinkpads, his prices are as good as you'll find. Plus, you're helping the little guy and supporting the thinkpads.com community.

 

[dcdomain]

I purchased that exact model from Bill last month in a group buy. I was also apprehensive about paying cash but based on the overwhelming number of supporters and other clients on the forums I was won over. I really don't think you have anything to worry about. Bill seems like a great guy, and easily reachable. He won't be running off with anyone's money.