IBM T42p ThinkPad 14.1" Notebook Computer - REFURBISHED

I live in the UK, broke my T42p two months ago. I mananged to find a "T42" replacement, got it sent to a friend in Pittsburg who flew over last weekend and brought it to me. I managed to switch the hard drive and recover all my data. However, J&R sent my friend (and I'm typing on) a T40p. Less resolution, less everything. It's too much of a problem to send it back/get it replaced/etc., but I wouldn't trust them to send you what they advertise. I'm fortunate that my T42 hard drive worked on a T40, and that data recovery was the whole point of the purchase. O/w I'd be really pissed.

I bought a used T42 4 years ago, maximized the memory and upsized the HD. These are tough, reliable and long lasting computers and are fast enough for most users, with a big bright screen of high resolution.

Used Thinkpads, especially the IBMs are superb values for those interested in spending wisely, versus spending 3-10x the money for a laptop that will probably need replacing before it.

The T42 has both a trackpoint and the 'pencil eraser' for mouse-type inputs. I find either easy to adjust to. The keyboard will spoil the user, with excellent size and tactile feedback.

XP is an excellent OS, requiring less muscle for the job, so a "slower" laptop actually performs well. I've also found the IBMs surprisingly quicker than the specs led me to expect.. While heavier than some others, that heft ensures longevity with minimal care!

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