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T42P - Stripped Down Models

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alisajid

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So I was browsing IBM.com when I found stripped down T42P's with no CDRWs and HDDs or even RAM. The deal was: $1183 for a T42 w/ 1.7 15" SXGA+ and Radeon 9600/64M. Sounds pretty good to me, all I wanted was a 15" with greater than XGA res. I already have PC2700 SODIMMs, all I need to pay for is a cheap laptop HDD and an ultrabay CDRW.

Does this deal sound "kosher"? I snapped it up off the IBM site, I checked the same model number later (2378EXU), and its not available (but my order's been processed already). Anyone have a similar experience?

Thanks

Edit:

The price I'm quoting is their EPP program price, which is 200 less than retail. But still, I think the stripped down do your own thing possibility is interesting regardless.
 
It's not a T42p if it's got the Radeon 9600, you need the FireGL T2 for that 🙂

But it is a good deal.. there was also some talk about it on the thinkpad forums (forum.thinkpads.com).
 
aakerman: the one I'm interested in isn't the P, but the T42P w/ PM1.8, FireGL, no RAM, no HDD, no CDRW was listed at 1600.

pillage2001: If you either know somebody who works at IBM or own IBM stock, you'll be able to get in on it. Its the Employee Purchase Program.

Edit: Discussion from thinkpadforums here. Doesn't really say much. Hell, if mine comes through (which I don't expect it too) I'll post back.
 
Originally posted by: alisajid
aakerman: the one I'm interested in isn't the P, but the T42P w/ PM1.8, FireGL, no RAM, no HDD, no CDRW was listed at 1600.
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I didn't not see that model at all. Did it have a UXGA screen and a 128MB VRAM?
 
That's the funny thing, I ordered it as soon as I saw it. Checked back later, and it had disappeared from the 'all models' listing for the T series. So far, no order cancellation e-mail received from IBM. I'm not counting on getting it, but if it does come through its a sweet deal.
 
All of those T42's listed on the IBM website with HDD, RAM and such...
Are in error they are still working on it.
 
Ordered. the p1.7 with radeon 9600/64mb ram, 15" flexview 1400x1050 screen, no HD, no ram, no cdrw, for $1188 on the 11th. So far no cancellation or contact other than my order confirmation which tells me I should be getting it the 3rd or june. Also, they charged my credit card. So far so good.
 
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