Lenovo ThinkPad T42 1.5GHz Intel Notebook $283.99 plus shipping

[johnnymk]

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1.5GHz Intel Pentium M Processor, 1GB DDR2 RAM, 40GB Hard Drive, CD-RW, Wireless 802.11b/g, 14.1" LCD XGA Display (1024x768), Microsoft Windows XP Professional (Manufacturer Recertified Model)

[Jeffbx]

Wow - this is a good deal! The T42 was the last Thinkpad model that IBM actually made before Lenovo bought that brand. The ONLY drawback on this is the crappy screen resolution, but for under $300 I'd put up with it. These are great machines for kids at school - they're sturdy as hell.