HOT? IBM Thinkpad T30 for $1999

[SweetBaboo]

saw another laptop thread lower...this might be a good deal for those interested in the T series

if you go the University at Buffalo Computer Store, they carry the T30 for $1999

Processor Intel Mobile P4 1.6GHz
Bus/Cache 400 Mhz / 512KB
40 gig HD
Memory 256MB 266MHz DDR-SDRAM (1GB Max)
ATI Radeon Mobile 7500
Cisco Aironet PCI Wi-Fi wireless-dual antennas in display cover
Network 10/100 Integrated
Modem 56K v.90
8x/8x/24x/8x DVD-ROM / CD-RW
External Ports 2 USB, 1 Serial, 1 Parallel, Infrared, S-Video Out
Audio SoundBlaster Pro compatible, Internal Speakers
Operating System Windows XP Professional
Warranty 3 Year On-Site Manufacturer Warranty

I think you can get them shipped even if you're not affiliated with the University...I just drove down to Buffalo the other day and picked one up for my girlfriend

http://www.ubmicro.buffalo.edu/sales/t30vp.html

 

[jbwhite99]

If there is special pricing (it says $500 off), this is only available to students at Buffalo. Not meaning to snow on your parade (is it snowing in Buffalo yet?)

 

[IgoByte]

Is this available to everyone or just UB students?

 

[stingbandel]

I thought all the T30 series have SXGA screen (1400x1050), I guess I am wrong since this one only XGA. But still a good deal though





Darno

 

[IgoByte]

Originally posted by: stingbandel
I thought all the T30 series have SXGA screen (1400x1050), I guess I am wrong since this one only XGA. But still a good deal though





Darno

Only some have the SXGA, but it's becoming more standard now, thankfully.

 

[ada880]

Other UBMicro deals:
Desktop Solutions
Mobile Solutions

 

[RossMAN]

Although this is one bad ass truely portable laptop. I think bang for your buck I'd rather get a decked out (and heavier I know) Dell Inspiron 8200.

 

[SweetBaboo]

Originally posted by: jbwhite99
If there is special pricing (it says $500 off), this is only available to students at Buffalo. Not meaning to snow on your parade (is it snowing in Buffalo yet?)

where does it say this? I am not a student at the University at Buffalo (I'm at the University of Rochester) and they didn't stop me from buying...I do know some people at the University though...does it mean they can get it for $1499? if so, perhaps I should return it and get my friend to buy it for me...

Dude, Don't get a Dell...

 

[SweetBaboo]

oh...I'm not in Buffalo...I'm in Rochester...it's definetely not snowing though...it's still pretty hot in WNY and I'm looking forward for it to get cold around here...

 

[ghettobanana]

pretty good price...out of all the notebooks i've used, my best experiences have been with ibm thinkpads

 

[SweetBaboo]

Thinkpads need to boost their rep somehow...like Dell and Intel, their advertising puts them up as frontrunners for the average consumer

 

[dcdomain]

Hmmm... if anyone is interested, over here at Carnegie Mellon, you can save around $480 on them Apple laptops... haven't paid much attention to them, but if anyone wants, I can look up the info for you guys.

 

[ada880]

Originally posted by: dcdomain
Hmmm... if anyone is interested, over here at Carnegie Mellon, you can save around $480 on them Apple laptops... haven't paid much attention to them, but if anyone wants, I can look up the info for you guys.

This T30 is $1907:
http://www.store.cc.cmu.edu/Pages/Store%20Promotions.html

 

[GoingUp]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Although this is one bad ass truely portable laptop. I think bang for your buck I'd rather get a decked out (and heavier I know) Dell Inspiron 8200.

Amen to that....you can get one pimp ass system......even with a gf4!

 

[SweetBaboo]

drop that Dell on the ground and drop a T30 on the ground...then attempt to turn them both on...
only the Thinkpad will survive

 

[Sm0kes]

The corperation I work for, has over thousands of T21's, T22's, T23's, and now we are just getting in the T30's.

I deal with these laptops every day and can honestly say, they put anything I've seen from most other manufactuers (cough Dell cough) to shame. The construction, weight, and sleek look are what set these models apart from the rest. These things can take a beating (though i've never dropped one ..... i swear ..... ), as we never really need to get replacements.

I personally use a T23 (PIII 1.13) and it's extremely speedy. Don't know what I would do without it ... Anyone who is in the market for a Laptop, I suggest seriously checking out the IBM T-series boxes.

sm0kes out.

 

[Souka]

I agree with the above comments about the IBM thinkpad series.

We use IBM ThinkPad's 99% at my company. A few Dell, Toshiba, and Gateway's come and go......Only the IBM's last their 3 year warranty and then some.

The T-series is great for business and very reliable. Nothing fancy or extreme.

My $.02

 

[handydave]

If you are looking for a cheaper ones, here are some referbs direct fom IBM.

http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=-840&storeId=1&categoryId=2541311&langId=-1&dualCurrId=73

 

[mpjohnst]

Unfortunately, the refurbs direct from IBM only have a limited 3-month warranty.... that blows.