What is the video chipset? On 12/12/08, Eric Shubert <e...@shubes.net> wrote: > If you're looking for a nice little notebook that can double as a beefed > up desktop, read on. Otherwise, please pardon the noise. > > I've come across a couple (2) Lenovo (IBM) Thinkpad X61 notebooks for > sale that I'm giving the list first dibs on. They have Vista Ultimate > preloaded on them, but other than that I think they're great. They came > from a business that failed with the recent banking fiasco, so I know > they're not 'hot' (but the deal is smokin'!). They were new/built in > March'08, so they should still have at least a few months left on the > manufaturer's warranty. I can't verify the warranty online (the web site > says not found), so I'm guessing that they were never registered and you > might get a full year warranty by registering. Not sure on the warranty > though. > > I've checked them out, and they're like new. Very gently used if much at > all. I've run Ubuntu Desktop 8.04 LTS on them, and everything appears to > work as is. The wireless didn't show up initially, but after I ran > updates it showed up and saw some APs in the area (I didn't try to > connect to any however). > > Here's a link to a review of the X61 in general: > http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=3765, > and here are the specs on these specific units: > Thinkpad X61 7675-K2U > Intel 2.4GH T8300 Core2 Duo (3M L2 cache) > 2G RAM > 160G 7200RPM HDD > 12.1" 1024x768 Display > Intel Mobile PM965/GM965/GL960 chipset > Intel 82566MM Gigabit Ethernet > Intel PRO/Wireless 4965 AGN Network > USB, Firewire, Bluetooth > Fingerprint scanner > 8 Cell High Capacity Battery (twice the life) > Mobile Media Base w/ DVD Multi Recorder CD-RW > > These units would retail from Lenovo for $2300+, although you might pay > closer to $1800 if you find a 'deal'. > > But wait, there's more. ;) > To complete your desktop setup, you'll also get, each new-in-the-box: > Lenovo L190xC 19" flat panel monitor > Lenovo 73P2620 USB Enhanced Performance keyboard > Microsoft Optical Wheel Mouse USB/PS2. > > The first buyer to take delivery will also get a very nice Targus travel > case (gently used), although these little units travel nicely in smaller > bags as well. > > All this for only $1075, which is $50 less than I plan to list them for > on Craig's list (if you don't grab them soon). Now I know that you can > find notebooks for less, but they're skimpy and cheap. We're talking > Lenovo here, and loaded with upgrades. Industrial grade, for little more > than you'd pay for a cheap (as in quality) one. > > As is customary, first come first served. And please reply off list. ;) > > P.S. Although they've been re-loaded with Vista Ultimate, they can be > re-loaded with XP Professional if desired. I don't think that'll really > matter to you folks though. ;) > > -- > -Eric 'shubes' > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.us/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >
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