[ltp] Shopping for a Thinkpad

[UncleDuke]

>
>   I tried to share my coffee with my A20m and I think I've killed
> it.   I'm
> shopping on eBay for a replacement.  I can't afford a very new
> one.  I don't
> know much about other models.  There seem to be a lot of T23 Thinkpads
> coming up in my searches, in my price range and with features I'd like to
> have.   I want to be able to view film clips (with sound!) in the
> more usual
> formats people are using.
>    Are there TP models to avoid, that have more problems with Linux than
> others?   Are there any that have a better track record with Linux than
> others?   It would be nice if I could use the same docking station and
> swappable drives that I already have from the A20m.
>   Would appreciate any advice on what models to consider and
> which to avoid.
> I don't have a lot of technical knowledge about computers and
> Linux.  I know
> how to type "apt-get install" and I have someone I can call when
> I need help,
> that's about it!  I'm more interested in using my computer than
> in doing a
> lot of tinkering to get things to work.  .
>
> --
> Cindy Eliason
> Whitefield, NH

Heh... Coffee and TP's don't mix too well.. But anyways, the T23's are very
nice machines. From a Tech's POV very easy to work on. I had one(gave to my
daughter), and now have an A31p. The 31 is alot heavier than the old 23, but
at least I can play Counter Strike without much lag. Both the T2x and A3x
series use the same docking stations and port replicators. As for eBay
purchases I have bought several TP's on eBay without any issues. You just
have to be careful, and scope out both the seller and the laptop itself
(verifying the serial number on the IBM support site via warranty lookup).

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