A friend of mine has to dispose of some laptops for work as all the reps are having a laptop up-grade.
Spec:
IBM T42 Thinkpad
Pentium M 1.7GHz CPU
512MB RAM
40GB HDD
Built in WIFI
DVD/CDRW (Read DVD and Write CD's)
2 USB 2.0 Ports
Radeon 735 Graphics Card with 64MB RAM
Parallel Port for older printers
S-VHS
14.1" XGA LCD Screen
Antivirus Loaded
Fully Internet Ready
Microsoft Windows XP Pro Installed and configured
He is looking for £70 per unit (that's to me and of course the same to fellow Locosters) plus postage at cost.
At this price, no warranty, all tested prior to posting.
You pays your money, you takes your choice.
Any good to anyone?
Let me know if you are interested.
Feel free to ask any questions.
U2U sent.
Cheers,
Mike
T42 are rock solid laptops, had one a few years ago.
They don't look deadly modern and bling but ooze build quality (IMO)
Thats a good price, asssume the RAM could be upgraded,
I might be interested.
M
quote:
Originally posted by mikeb
T42 are rock solid laptops, had one a few years ago.
They don't look deadly modern and bling but ooze build quality (IMO)
Thats a good price, asssume the RAM could be upgraded,
I might be interested.
M
u2u sent
I shall enquire.
Watch this space.
I am hoping they will be available next week as I want a few for my lads.
[Edited on 1/12/10 by Confused but excited.]
Could also be interested for my daughter to mess with
U2U sent
thanks
John
u2u sent
UPDATE:
Re: RAM upgrade. They are up-gradeable. T42 Memory Upgrade In Stock, buy 1Gb DDR2 @ £12.69, from MrMemory.co.uk Free Delivery .
Further info. The units do NOT come with a carry case. Sorry.
At this point in time the amount I can get is limited because some power supplies seem to have disappeared. Initially he had 30 or so units to dispose
of.
So it is first come first served. So I will offer them in order of requests received.
He hopes to sort the PSU problem. I will keep you posted.
I should be able to sort out those that have already ordered/expressed interest.
If the lack of carry case is a problem, please let me know so that I can offer it to someone else.
I will advise everyone as soon as I can get my grubby little mits on them and sort the postage costs.
[Edited on 1/12/10 by Confused but excited.]
Could I register my interest please.
Thanks
U2U sent.
Cheers
Craig
News Flash:
The power supply issue has been sorted, so I am led to believe.
As soon as I get my hands on one to weigh and sort the postage cost, I will post the total price on here.
I will send them signed for. Do you want insurance on them for the paid amount or replacement value?
The snow that all you lucky people are having isn't helping at the moment.
Wish we could have some, it looks very pretty.
You all know I'm lying don't you.
[Edited on 2/12/10 by Confused but excited.]
Serial port(s)?
scudderfish, in response to your query;
To quote the Lenovo site:
External ports:
Two USB ports version 2.0
One parallel (EPP, ECP) compatible
Additional connector supports the optional Port Replicator and dock
Two audio ports
One for external stereo speakers or headphone
One for microphone-in
S-Video out
CRT port for external monitor
Built-in RJ-11 and RJ-45 connectors for telephony and LAN connections
Note: There is no Serial or PS/2 port but they can be obtained by getting the optional ThinkPad Port Replicator or ThinkPad Dock.
HTH, John.
Could I register an interest please. The lappy we have downstairs is held together with tape (and grubby finger prints)
I'm interested in one if you haven't already sold them.
Cheers
Can I also be considered for one - assuming you will have enough? (will also u2u should you prefer)
Thanks,
Andy.
[Edited on 5/12/10 by andrew.carwithen]
quote:
Originally posted by wonderfulweasel
I'm interested in one if you haven't already sold them.
Cheers
UPDATE:
Spoke to my mate today.
He thinks he may have enough to supply everyone that has expressed interest.
He will sort them sometime this week. (God willin' an' t' creek don't rise).
The people that have expressed interest, in order are:
Confused but excited. 
MikeCapon
richyb
richwill
jiwillia
mikeb
Daddylonglegs
CRAIGR
Hellfire
Fishface
Stuleah
akakeith
wheels244
evostew
Benzine
Jubal
Flick
Mikehteconn
wonderfulweasel
andrew.carwithen
encyd
Watch this space........
Have I missed anyone?
[Edited on 6/12/10 by Confused but excited.]
LAPTOP UPDATE:
Spoke to my mate tonight. The lappies are there but there is a hitch, albeit a temperary one.
The guy who gives the final OK to release them is "Currently too busy to be bothered about a few laptops at present", because of a major
upheaval in the company.
I am sorry guys, but it looks like we are all going to be disappointed this week.
All I can say is that as soon as he can get them, he will.
They are in safe storage, until an OK to release them comes through.
My mate is going to try to expedite matters to the best of his abilities.
I can only apologise again if this causes anyone problems. It has stuffed me up a treat, as I wanted two for Xmas prezzies.
I will of course let everyone know, as soon as I hear anything at all.
quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
LAPTOP UPDATE:
Spoke to my mate tonight. The lappies are there but there is a hitch, albeit a temperary one.
The guy who gives the final OK to release them is "Currently too busy to be bothered about a few laptops at present", because of a major upheaval in the company.
I am sorry guys, but it looks like we are all going to be disappointed this week.
All I can say is that as soon as he can get them, he will.
They are in safe storage, until an OK to release them comes through.
My mate is going to try to expedite matters to the best of his abilities.
I can only apologise again if this causes anyone problems. It has stuffed me up a treat, as I wanted two for Xmas prezzies.
I will of course let everyone know, as soon as I hear anything at all.
Sincere apologies for the delay and lack of info guys.
The combination of his workload, the weather and the festive season all coming mopre or less together, have caused the delay.
I am informed that I should have them in my grubby mits sometime next week.
I will up-date the situation as soon as I have them, as I do not want to say they will be here on such a date, then have them not turn up.
I feel a big enough muppet as it is, but it is totally out of my hands until they arrive here.
I can then get one packed and weighed , to get a shipping price.
Hi can you put my name ing the pot to Please....I have u2u you
Trevor
Done and replied to.
Yep me too please if there any more left.
Thanks.
Could you add me to the list if there is any room left, please?
Rgards
Jon
again, if there are any left count me in cheers
quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
Sincere apologies for the delay and lack of info guys.
The combination of his workload, the weather and the festive season all coming mopre or less together, have caused the delay.
I am informed that I should have them in my grubby mits sometime next week.
I will up-date the situation as soon as I have them, as I do not want to say they will be here on such a date, then have them not turn up.
I feel a big enough muppet as it is, but it is totally out of my hands until they arrive here.
I can then get one packed and weighed , to get a shipping price.
I'm still in for one (or two). Thanks.
Still interested too
im intersted if still available
FINALLY
Apologies for the delay boys and girls. They finally arrived last night. WHIZZO I can start wiping the egg off my face.
My mate has asked me to extend his sincer apologies to you all but when there is only three of you implementing a project costing tens of millions,
sorting the out a few lappies was fairly low on his agenda.
The good news, is that I have enough for everyone that showed interest.
The bad news is that I have to re-image some of the buggers! . He just didn't have the time to do them all.
This is likely to take me a few of days.
So, if you still want one, send me a confirmation U2U. I will give priotity to those people that originally wanted one or more.
PLEASE U2U TO PLACE AN ORDER OR GET ON THE LIST.
Don't just post on the thread, I may not see it.
PAYMENT: I will accept PayPal ONLY IF IT IS SENT AS A GIFT. Otherwise I will be out of pocket as I am not making anything on these, just trying to
help some fellow Locosters as others have helped me.
Alternatively a cheque is fine if you prefer.
Receipt of payment secures your order.
Order will be despatched after payment clears.
I will send them out in minimum batches of five. This keeps the shipping cost down.
I have sorted packing and a courier.
Total cost of shipping to the UK is £14.08
This includes the shipping cost - next day signed for + £100 insurance cover - and the packing ie; a very strong double wall box designed for shipping
laptops and polystyrene 'peanuts'.
The units will be bagged before being buried in the polystyrene.
Parcels can be sent to all Mainland UK postcodes for this price, except the following: AB31 - AB45, AB51 - AB56, FK19 - FK21, IV1 - IV63, KA27 - KA28,
KW1, KW10 - KW17, PA20 - PA76, PH1 - PH10, PH18 - PH49.
If you live in one of these areas please contact me for an individual quote.
I also have a few accessories for those people that need a serial port:
0 Port Replicators (uses Laptop PSU/charger) at £ 5.00 Sorry, all gone.
5 Advanced Port replicators (with Psu) at ............£15.00 These are £9.99 on eBay, without a PSU.
2 Docking stations ( built in PSU) at.....................£20.00
First come, first served.
Postage on these is nil if ordered with a laptop, as they will fit in the same box.
I imagine the first lot will be ready to be shipped by next at the Monday at the latest, as I am waiting for the boxes and poly to arrive, this
obviously controls when I can start to despatch.
PS Make sure you send me; Your LCB name, your postal address and a contact number for the Courier's driver in case they need to contact you. This
is a requirement specified by the Courier.
PLEASE PUT THESE DETAILS IN AS A MESSAGE, WHEN YOU PAY VIA PAYPAL. Makes life much easier for me and you don't have to send another U2U.
Not shouting, just want you to see it.
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[Edited on 8/2/11 by Confused but excited.]
Have sent u2u as requested...,
Andy.
u2u as requested
u2u sent
U2U sent. Thanks.
I will wait until the weekend, to give the guys that originally expressed interest first chance (See list back up the thread). they have all had a
U2U.
Then I will offer what's left to those other people that have asked since Sunday.
I hope this is acceptable to one and all.
John.
[Edited on 7/2/11 by Confused but excited.]
hi, there , is there any laptops left please? if so can put my name for one please ? thanks
Yes, just read the thread and follow the instructions.
Hi guys,
OK, for all you lucky people on the 'A' list (the first lot to ask for them) that have already paid, your laptops are being up-lifted
between 11:00 and 17:30 hrs tomorrow. Tuesday the 15th of Ferruary 2011, for delivery the following day at the addresses that you supplied.
Please check them as soon as you can and let me know that you have a) received them OK, without damage and b) that they function as they should.
I personally checked each machine prior to despatch and have also loaded the DVD Codec on, so that they will play films out of the box.
I have removed the batteries for transit and each machine has a brand new charger and power lead.
When I have had a breather, I will check what is left and contact all the people on the 'B' list that I can supply.
Apologies to all those people that are dissapointed. If any more become available I will put dibs on them for you and give priority in the order that
I have you on the list.
I hope you are all as happy with yours as I am with the ones that I got for my family.
No, I didn't pick the best ones. Although to be perfectly honest, if they had all arrived at the same time, I would have. Lol.
It was when he asked me if I was happy and I told him that I wanted mine to play with EFI that he offered to let anyone on the forum have them for the
same price.
11.27am and they are on their way people.
I am now going to have a day without looking at any laptops.
I will post what's left tomorrow.
Down and gone.
Damn, I can't believe that I only just noticed this thread.
I assume all are spoken for now or are there any left? Could use one as a spare.
Just to say to everyone who has bought one you have bought the greatest peice of electronics ever made, my T42 is 6 or 7 years old, has been bashed
around the garage and battered from pillar to post and can still run rings around any laptop you can buy in PC world.
hello have u recieved payment
Dave, Not as yet. U2U sent.
Recieved safe and well.
Ta very much
Received here too. Thanks.
John,
Many thanks - all received here good and proper.
cheers
Craig
laptop sound nice to meet u jhon thanks for the bacon samwitches them eggs were loverly it was a nice drive till i got to england it rained cats n dogs will be coming back for a brew when we get a day off thanks again
No worries Dave.
Glad you all got home safe and sound after your 'drive down the road'
It was nice to talk to some like minds.
You are welcome back anytime.
ATB,
John.