Laptops > IBM Laptops

Advantages: Size, weight, looks, build quality, keyboard
Disadvantages: Built-in speaker

I got this laptop as second hand, with upgraded ram and hard drive (128M, 10Gb), after researching into the laptop market, i was after an ultra-portable laptop that would not break the bank, and this, for �130 off ebay was the best thing i could ever have gotten. To start off with my expectations, i expected to be able to get something really bulky and heavy, which would probably run windows 98 and i might have been tempted to make use of ...
...exceeded all my expectations and left me with a happy pocket! The Pentium II 333 would not really cut it as a multimedia performer, or so i thought, but again, i was surprised just how capable this portable is! Basically, being a student and wanting to carry the thing with me everyday, this is ideal, weighing in at 1.8 kilos without the base, i can word process, write emails, i have it on a broadband internet connection which lets me stream radio ... Read review

Advantages: Cheap, Durable
Disadvantages: Low spec, Ugly

...- Being made by IBM this laptop is generally robust and durable, and feels sturdy to touch. - It comes with the IBM rapid recovery software, this allows you to completely reformat the hard disk, without using a disk. - Performs well in most everyday tasks. CONS --> - The longer this laptop is out, the more it shows its age. Its system specifications are quite low in comparison to laptops you can buy today. - Overall, from a stylistic point of ...
...(Intel extreme 2) that performs poorly in games. In conclusion I believe that if this laptop could be picked up for a cheap price today, it would be a good all round laptop that would perform well at most everday tasks, eg. word processing and internet browsing. However, if you use newer, more taxing programs like image processing software or modern games, this is not the laptop for you. ... Read review

Advantages: weight,price, features for the money
Disadvantages: fairly basic spec these days.

i purchased a refurbished ibm x20 about sixth months ago from a 2nd hand IT retailer . screen 12.1" 1024x768 tft cpu , p3-600 ram - variable , 128-320mb hdd- 20gb graphics - 4mb ati chip 2x usb 1 1x pcmcia port 1x compact flash port wieght . 1.4kg Review: i bought the laptop primarily because i wanted a vaery light laptop and this one provided the best spec for the money. Mine had 320mb ram, and i have installed windows XP pro on it which ...
...of the cpu. The battery life is surprsingly good, (given the battery was not new) and i get between 2 and 3 hrs on it depending on settings and what programs i am running. the machine is so light you hardly notice it in your bag, the screen is great and offers a nice 1024x768 which is perfect for the sie of the screen (12.1 inches) and the hdd at 20gb is very generous for the age of the laptop. only a couple of gripes., There is no driver for ... Read review

Advantages: Enterchangeable CD drive, to Extra HDD, Handy IR Port.. Useful for data transfer.
Disadvantages: Both System Board & Disk Drive Failures.

A very capable laptop, which gets used every day. With lots of handy features. Such as the removable CD, Floppy Drive. Great if you purchase the Cradle for an extra HDD. Which makes Backups simple! The extra large LCD display, makes your Home PC almost extinct. Also the battery is easily removable. It has a double USB port on the back along with the Com Ports and Mouse Port. Which I don’t really use because of the touch control in the centre on the ...
...hand for mobile phone data transfer. The laptop arrived in a smart carrying case. With lots of extra cables for Token Ring Connection and other bits & bobs, including the instruction manual. On the negative, the hard disk died after about 14 Months use, then a week after the system board failed. But on the whole, I would purchase again ... Read review

Advantages: Small size, Lights, Looks smart!
Disadvantages: Some say it looks bland, Small size limits functionality

...is the story with the ThinkPad 240 - I remember when these were £1,699 brand new. Luckily I never bought one new, but I did receive one second hand a few months ago. This is probably my first review where I have a few serious issues with a product, as the 240 did leave a lot to be desired. But let's start with what's good. The first thing that will attract a lot of potential buyers to this laptop is it's diminutive size. It truly is amazing how ...
...With any of these, the ThinkPad 240 really starts to drag, even with 192MB of RAM installed. The best way to make XP or 2000 run well is to have a fast hard disk and lots of RAM, coupled with a fast CPU. The 240 cannot give any of these, as it seemed to have problems with a fast spin 80GB Toshiba disk I installed. Overall, I'd reccommend the 240 due to it's cheap price tag and it's small size, but if it's speed and functionality you're after, look ... Read review