[nycbug-talk] laptop?

[Josh McCormack]

On 9/18/06, michael <lists at genoverly.net> wrote:
> On Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:04:46 -0400
> pete at nomadlogic.org (Pete Wright) wrote:
>
> > i'd checkout the nycbug.org dmesgd page.  i know i've submitted a fair
> > amount of laptops there.  i've had good luck running open on Xseries
> > thikpads as well as a dell C400.
>
> I can vouch for OpenBSD on a ThinkPad T21 & T43.. no problems.  OpenBSD
> on any IBM/Lenovo laptop is a pretty good bet.
>
> While Craigs list has it fair share of shifty_dudes, it is a little
> more personal (local) than ebay.  There is even a slight chance you get
> an opportunity to slip in a CD to see if it boots well.
>
> Your specs are in the sweet spot for a bargain.  This brings 74 items:
> http://newyork.craigslist.org/search/sys?query=thinkpad
>
> --
>
> Michael

Definitely the sweet spot. I picked an X23 with maxed out RAM (640MB)
and was very happy with the deal. Tomorrow I'll have to ask the
desktop support guys for a USB floppy &/or CD drive to borrow.

Josh