[ltp] Thinkpad T41

[mukesh agrawal]

On Sun, 25 Jan 2004, Tim Nordell wrote:

> I know this does not directly relate to this mailing list, but closely,
> but I am considering getting a Thinkpad T41, and putting linux on it.  I
> was just wondering what some of your buying experiences were, and if it
> would be better to buy direct from IBM, or to buy from another company.
> Mainly, there are some companies where you can get the identical model
> that you can get from IBM directly, but for a lower price.  Any input on
> this would be much appreciated, thanks.

I bought direct from IBM, and was happy with the service. But IBM was also
the cheapest source for me.

I think warranty support would be the same regardless of whether you
bought it from IBM or an authorized dealer. So, as long as the other
stores you are considering are authorized dealers, that should not be an
issue.

One advantage of buying from IBM direct (IIRC, and at least in the US) is
that they allow you to return the machine for a full refund in the first
30 days. Some stores do not allow returns at all. Others might charge a
restocking fee. (Not that I'd want to return my Thinkpad, though!)