Looking for older Laptop

Brian Carpenter

I am looking for an older ibm thinkpad or similar laptop with serial port and printer port. preferably with a windows OS in the sub $120.00 price range.· Anyone have one laying around?

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Phil Pilgrim (PhiPi)

Brian,

I don't think you'll get much of a laptop for $120. I'd spend the extra bucks and get a reconditioned Thinkpad from www.thinkpaddepot.com. I've had good luck with them.

-Phil

kjennejohn

Hey, that sorta sounds like what I found on Ebay recently. I was toying with the idea of using an older laptop for a portable serial terminal to use for testing product, and maybe updating code. They are readily available, with printer and serial ports, for less than $120. Unfortunately, they are largely a crapshoot, especially if you want assurances of a working battery. A lot are there for parts. They are available at Ebay, though, so at least try a look. If that doesn't work, try Phil's source of reconditioned Thinkpads.

'Luck!
kenjj

Brian Carpenter

I ended up on Dell Outlet and picked up a C610 1.2gig processor and 512 ram yadii yadi ya. for $300 should work great.

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