[sf-lug] seeking to buy earlier model thinkpads or other reliable laptops

[Michael Shiloh]

i'm setting up a hands-on arduino workshop for educators at maker faire, 
  and want to have some loaner laptops on hand in case some participants 
down own or don't bring their own.

laptop just need to run arduino, so i'm thinking thinkpad t20s or t40s
will be fine. basically, i need to get as many laptops as possible with
a limited budget. of course i won't say no to fancier laptops, as long
as they are cheap.

ram and disk space can be pretty minimal. optical drive is optional.
operating system is optional (i'll install linux). cosmetics not a
concern at all. i'll even tolerate a certain amount of flakiness (bad
pixels, power supply cable needs repair, etc.)

finally a chance to put your old laptops to some use, and even get a bit 
of money for them!

by the way, if you know anyone who might be interested in the workshop,
it will be offered thursday evening before maker faire during the
educator meetup. both workshop and meetup are free. contact me for details.

michael