What is the video chipset?
On 12/12/08, Eric Shubert <
ejs@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'
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