****URGENT****IBM THINKPAD X30 worth the buy?

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Corporate Thug

Lifer
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do u guys think it is worth it to buy an ibm X30 for $800 w/ warrenty till 10/2005???

specs:

pentium III M 1.2GHZ laptop
12.1inches TFT
40G
256MB

computer will be used for word, internet, music only

normally i would think it is a good deal but there have been sooo many good dell deals lately


TIA
 
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UltraWide

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I have an X24 1.13ghz and it's plenty fast for all the things you mentioned. It's a real good deal @ $800 as long as it's in good condition.
Compared to my 2.4ghz (533mhz bus) Dimension 8250, I can't tell the difference in normal tasks, but then I also upgraded the laptop's hdd to a 80GN, still 4200rpm's but much higher density than the previous 40GN it came with.
 
RichieZ

RichieZ

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No,

Cuz you can buy a new X31 for $999. Shoot me your address (mailing and e-mail) and I will have IBM send you a quote. I have to use my employee discount to get it, and i'd rather not give out my employee serial number. Shipping is free but you gotta pay tax.

specs

Intel Pentium® M processor 1.30GHz
Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection 802.11b
12.1" XGA TFT display (1024x768)
16MB ATI Mobility RADEON 4X AGP Graphics
256MB3 DDR SDRAM
20GB4 hard drive
Integrated ethernet and modem
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
5.5 hr Li-lon battery
Norton AntiVirus 2003 (OEM Edition)
Lotus SmartSuite Millenium license
3 year system/1 year battery limited warranty

FREE MOBILE BUNDLE:
This free bundle includes:
IBM 64MB USB 2.0 memory key
Tripp Lite 4-Port mini USB 2.0 hub with AC adapter
Targus retractable Ethernet cord
 
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Corporate Thug

Lifer
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Originally posted by: RichieZ
No,

Cuz you can buy a new X31 for $999. Shoot me your address (mailing and e-mail) and I will have IBM send you a quote. I have to use my employee discount to get it, and i'd rather not give out my employee serial number. Shipping is free but you gotta pay tax.

specs

Intel Pentium® M processor 1.30GHz
Intel PRO/Wireless Network Connection 802.11b
12.1" XGA TFT display (1024x768)
16MB ATI Mobility RADEON 4X AGP Graphics
256MB3 DDR SDRAM
20GB4 hard drive
Integrated ethernet and modem
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
5.5 hr Li-lon battery
Norton AntiVirus 2003 (OEM Edition)
Lotus SmartSuite Millenium license
3 year system/1 year battery limited warranty

FREE MOBILE BUNDLE:
This free bundle includes:
IBM 64MB USB 2.0 memory key
Tripp Lite 4-Port mini USB 2.0 hub with AC adapter
Targus retractable Ethernet cord
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wow, that sounds awesome but isnt that system comparable to the one i posted? faster processor, smaller HDD, seems kinda equal. only difference is with tax the other is $300 less and has almost 2 years left on the warrenty
 
RichieZ

RichieZ

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1.3 Pentium M is quite a bit faster than P3M 1.2

The HD is smaller but its 80GN vs 40GN, which has a higher aural density making it faster.

I'm not sure if if the battery life is longer, but my X31 w/ 1.4 lasts about 4:30 w/ screen on max brightness.

Does teh X30 offer integrated wireless?

Its up to you, just offering an alternative
 
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UltraWide

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The X31 that RichieZ posted is MUCH better than the X30.

It has a much more efficient and COOLER running CPU as well as better overall technology.

I would pay the extra $199 for the brand new X31 any day!


(I wish I had know this deal before I bought my X24 on ebay 3 months ago.....) :(
 
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Jennerstein

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X40 and new X31's were just announced today. Perhaps IBM will discount their older models. Although $999 is a steal for that X31.

I got my X31 for $1274 during that hot deal in December. The $1274 price included the media bay and drive though, which is worth around $275-300. I love the little computer. I can get pretty insane battery life (5 hours +) with the screen brightness on low. On Tuesday I arrived on campus at around 9:00 AM, got home at 10:00 PM, and the computer had lasted me the whole day with about 8% battery life left. This was under normal usage practices at different intervals through out the day (note taking, web programming, e-mail, and internet). You obviously can't use the x31 for 9 hours straight, but I find it suits my needs perfectly.

I had a little trouble with the wireless, but it now works great after installing the Intel Wireless Connection software.

Btw, I do notice that the trackpoint nub rubs against the LCD sometimes. Anyone know how to alleviate the rubbing.
 
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bjc112

Lifer
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Originally posted by: shady06
how fast is a pentium III M 1.2GHZ relative to a regular p4? (533 or 800 bus)
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Reguardless it will be more than enough...

I nabbed a PIII 600 256 10GB 14.1 for a hell of a deal..

More than enough for e-mail, forums and my everyday mp3's..

RollerCoaster Tycoon and Monopoly are no challenge for it either...

;)
 
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TEEZLE

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So what did you end up doing? Buying the used laptop or going elsewhere?
 
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DaWhim

Lifer
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how about my deal?
x30 about the same stats for $650, I consider this is an awesome deal!
 
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preslove

Lifer
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Originally posted by: DaWhim
how about my deal?
x30 about the same stats for $650, I consider this is an awesome deal!
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That is really good, how did you swing it?
 
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DaWhim

Lifer
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I have been looking for a x-series lappy for over3 weeks in FS/FT forums. then I tried my luck on hardforums, I got an offer $650 shipped for it. needless to say, I paid him as quick as possible. he even paid $16 for shipping :) nice guy.
one more think to make the lappy hotter, it has 512mb ram.

needless to say, i am a happy mofo now! :beer::D:beer:
 
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