Re: TP 390E for cheap

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From: ajwells_at_att.net
Date: Sat May 27 2000 - 15:45:37 EDT


Keith @ LavaNet wrote:
>
> --Hello everyone, I've found a great deal in New York, and since I can't
> afford to pick up a new Thinkpad just yet, I thought I'd pass it on to all
> of you who are looking for a new system. At www.mypc21.com they are selling
> a Thinkpad 390E COU model for $1299. That model is currently retailing for
> $2299 everywhere else. It's got a 13.3 Active matrix screen, a 24X CDROM, a
> 3.2gb Hard Drive, a 56K modem, and 32mb of RAM. While the RAM and HD are a
> little skimpy, the system is pretty hot considering it's running a Pentium
> II 300PE processor. Not a celeron. I guess everyone is dumping their non A
> or T series laptops for the next generation of Thinkpads. This particular
> system is really hot though. I wish I had the funds to pick one up, but
> being unemployed I've got to keep a buffer of cash for rent and necessities.
>
> If there are any millionares out there who want to show their appreciation
> to me for finding this deal for them, feel free to buy me one of these
> systems. Just a suggestion. =) Haha. Happy shopping everyone. Have a
> fun and safe Memorial weekend.
>
> --Keith
>
> Keith Wong
> Chief Systems Engineer
> Omega Tech Consulting
> Home: (808) 949-0345
> Emails: wongk007_at_hawaii.rr.com
> pirate_at_lava.net
> kwong_at_email.uophx.edu

I'd be careful when dealing with that company... I tried ordering a 600x
>from them and got calls around 4 AM in the morning West coast time
trying to confirm my order and most of it was wrong... then they called
me two days later at 4 AM and told me that they couldnt ship it for two
weeks... at which point I cancelled my order... they might be fine, but
caveat emptor


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