[sf-lug] laptop upgrade recommendation

[Michael Shiloh]

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jim wrote:
>    watch out for the ravages of age. that said, 
> i've got a T-42 and have liked it. the only 
> problem was, of course, getting the wifi to 
> work. 
>    zareason's got a netbook for sale with a 
> base price of about $350--probably close to 
> $400 with shipping and tax. i've got one and 
> it's good enough for me, and plenty okay with 
> a USB keyboard and mouse and extra flat panel 
> display. and new, too: clean and everything's 
> under warrantee. 
> http://www.zareason.com 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, 2010-01-25 at 16:54 -0800, ron wellman wrote:
>> friends,
>>
>> I'm needing to upgrade to a different laptop; I've been using a
>> latitude CSx for the past couple years. At that time a friend
>> recommended a purchase of a used thinkpad T42. I'm wondering if this
>> would still be considered a good choice. I have found a refurbished
>> one nearby for $240. ( I should say I am short on funds and I can
>> afford this.) Will install Ubuntu of course.
>>
>> Here is some info about it:
>> 1GB RAM
>> 40GB Hard Disk Drive
>> 1.7 GHz Processor
>> XGA 14" LCD Screen (1024x768 pixels resolution)
>> Built-in WiFi
>> DVD-ROM/CD Burner
>> 1-inch thick 
>> 4.9 lbs
>>
>> thanks,
>>
>> Ron Wellman
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