600x Overview
IBM's 600x series is a very popular laptop - worldwide. They have a long standing reputation for quality. The construction / build quality is exceptional. The ABS plastics are very hard wearing and are resistant to scratching / damage. It's a greart all-rounder for a student on a tight budget.
Features and use
Our 600x has a 500 Mhz CPU and 128Mb Ram. Windows Me, which is already installed, runs nicely on these machines. We also include Office, anti-virus and all the other essential software that you should need in the deal! This machine is great for everyday computing activity - such as office applications, email, internet, email, etc. The unit comes complete with a network connection and DVD player as well. There's also an upgrade option for a WIRELESS NETWORK card. This is perfect for high speed home broadband without wires or for connecting to 3rd party networks and internet when you are out and about without any fuss!
Refurbished Condition and Process
Our 600x's are genuine grade A machines which have been professionally refurbished and are in excellent condition. Each unit is put through a proper and comprehensive refurbishing process and then re-checked again once process has been completed to ensure consistency and reliability. There may be some light scratches or scuffs, and obviously some wear on the keyboard - but any defects will have been rectified during the refurbishment process.
The software is loaded on a freshly formatted, data wiped harddrive. We also supply you with a restore disk - which will quickly and easily restore your laptop to it's original software configuarion should you corrupt your software or get a virus.
We will always describe the quality of our machines as accurately as possible, without exaggeration and will never try and pass of goods that do not meet our minimum standards. You can and should expect a well presented machine with no hidden surprises and nothing more than light wear and tear. The battery will hold a minimum of 30 mins under light use (many refurbishers wont give any guarantee on the battery) - however, we'll give you 80% off the r.r.p of an unused, brand new battery if you want one and let you have it for only £39.00 (only with a purchase of a 600x laptop). This will effectively make your laptop almost as good as new - you should get around 1.5 hours use from a new battery, depending on use.
One last consideration, there are many other suppliers that will offer "Grade A" goods, that are really grade B machines, so that they can clear some extra profit, or offer lower prices. As a high volume internet company, we understand that price is key and work to VERY tight margins - with this in mind it is of vital importance that we minimise returns or potential customer dissatisfaction. By being completely honest and accurate in our description of goods and our terms of trading, PRIOR to the sale, we avoid potential issues or misunderstandings when the goods arrive. In addition, if an issue does occur - you can expect us to deal with and efficiently, without any heel-dragging.
Each laptop comes with our superb software compilation, free of charge, containing all the essential software you should require. Details of the software compilation are available in the "free with every order" section.
Now do yourself a favour and buy one before they all go! If you've not bought from us before and want to check us out as a company, have a look at our testimonials section - these are ALL genuine.
IBM 600x Specification
Condition
Refurbished - Grade A
Processor
PIII 500 Mhz
Ram Memory
128 Mb
Hard Disk
6 Gb
DVD
DVD Rom
Screen
13.3" TFT
PCMCIA Slots
Yes
USB
1
Modem
56K (Laptop is Broadband Ready via USB)
Network
Wireless network card upgrade £19
Opearating System
Windows Me
Warranty
30 Days return to base
FREE - With this computer - THIS WEEK ONLY ! Please note these items will ship seperately from main order
We have tried to keep the cost down on this warranty. Basically, you get the standard 30 days RTB warranty PLUS an additional 11 month COLLECT & RETURN warranty on all parts, labour and carriage - giving a total of 12 months. No hassle - just 1 phone number to call.
£59.00 (No VAT on this item)
Cyberdrive Ext. USB 16x DVD+/-RW
Supplied with Nero Express
This drive will read and write to ALL formats including CDR, CDRW, DVDR and DVDRW. Very convenient and handy little add on.
£57.50 ex VAT £67.56 Inc VAT
Hi Speed wireless Internet Card (with IBM 600x Laptop only) £19.00 ex VAT £22.33 Inc VAT
Hi quality, brand new battery with 40% off rrp (with IBM 600x Laptop only) £39.00 ex VAT £45.83 Inc VAT
Laptop Case. What more can we say - it's a case...for your laptop - more details coming soon! £14.99 ex VAT £17.73 Inc VAT
Additional Upgrades
We've picked out the best of the crop for you - the choices below represent the best value for money and quality. They are also either the best we have used ourselves or are considered "best buys" in independent review.
The upgrades / extras BELOW will ship seperately from your main order. We do our best to try to get both your main computer/laptop and upgrades delivered on the same day, but this may not always happen.
Scanner quality varies enormously - I know as i have been through loads trying to find a good one! This one is perfect - great software, easy to use, fantastic quality - you cannot do better
Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse Cordless / PS/2 and USB
Free yourself from snagged and tangled mouse cords with the Logitech Cordless Optical Mouse. Setting it up is easy — just plug the receiver into your PC or Mac and you're ready to go. This mouse also features smooth, maintenance-free optical tracking.
A functional and stylish backpack - great quality with a lifetime warranty
Tech Air 3704 Backpack
Our Price £39.99 (£46.99 Inc VAT)
Tech Air 1101 Case For Notebooks up to 15.4"
In resistant nylon, light and spacious. Includes accessories pockets, additional front pocket and detachable shoulder strap. Comes witha lifetime warranty. Includes 3 month subscription to the Tech air i-TRACK security and theft tracking service - makes your bag and your laptop totally unique and identifiable. Should you lose or forget them, i-TRAK™ enhances the chances of a speedy recovery.
Tech Air 1101 Case
Our Price £38.61 (£45.37 Inc VAT)
Creative Labs SBS260 Stereo Speakers - Small
2.5 Watts RMS. suitable for desktop or laptop
Creative SBS260
Our Price £16.20
(£19.04 Inc VAT)
Creative Labs Inspire T3030 Speakers 2.1 with Sub and Remote
Couple of nice stereo speakers with a kick butt sub - Usual Creative Labs high quality. Comes with a remote control - total 23 Watts RMS, which in real terms is moderately loud. Can use with laptop and MP3 players as well.
Many laptops now come with the wireless adapters built in to them to allow connection to the router.
It's best to connect desktop PCs direct to your router with an RJ45 cable. You can also connect non-wireless equipped PCs/laptops via a wireless USB adapter below.
Netgear-DG834G Best wireless ADSL wireless router
Combines ADSL modem, router, 10/100 Switch, Firewall with a 54g High Speed Hub
Just like scanners, routers can also be a real pain in the ar*e when you dont know what to buy . This is THE router to buy - all the features that you REALLY need, the easiest to set up and has the best user interface. Impress your family by looking clever and technical whilst this beauty does it all for you! You dont need to read the reviews, just buy this one - I promise you it's the best of the lot!
Packard Bell Audio Key FM 256mb
Our Price £34.99
(£41.11 Inc VAT)
Mustek DV5300SE Video and Still Camera
MP3 Player, Voice Recorder
These little digital camcorders are a lot of fun to play with, and they're compact enough to take almost anywhere. On holiday, at a party, or on a night out - you can easily just slip it in a jacket pocket or a bag and capture the moment whenever it takes your fancy. It takes relatively cheap Secure Digital or MMC memory, too, which is handy.
Ready to use with skype - comes bundled with a skype headset. Of course, you can use it for any other application as
352x288 video capture at 30 fps
still image capture at up to 640x480
Snapshot button.
Base sits on flat surfaces and attaches to flat panel and notebook displays·
SKYPE certified WebCam and also works with Yahoo!® Messenger, AIM, MSN® Messenger, Windows® Messenger , and other instant messenger services.
How to buy a IBM Thinkpad 600x
There are so many places to buy a IBM Thinkpad 600x, how do you find the best one? First of all decide whether you are happy to buy your IBM Thinkpad 600x online, or would you rather get your IBM Thinkpad 600x from a local dealer. This is very much up to you. Many local dealers can offer much more competitive pricing on a IBM Thinkpad 600x these days than they used to.
Getting the right IBM Thinkpad 600x
If you are not sure you are probably best to buy a proprietary make IBM Thinkpad 600x with a good warranty and from about the middle of the range. Most people would notice little or no difference between a middle and top of the range IBM Thinkpad 600x. More importantly you should consider the specific features that you want supplied with your IBM Thinkpad 600x - don't worry too much about gigabyte and MHz if you are buying new - even the cheaper IBM Thinkpad 600x will be very quick and two year down the road the fast IBM Thinkpad 600x will seem little different from the slower one
Which type of IBM Thinkpad 600x
For years Athlon and Pentium have been battling out to become king of the IBM Thinkpad 600x. I have had many of both types, both in the desktop and laptop variety. Most technical users would say that a IBM Thinkpad 600x powered with an Athlon CPU is the better machine; it is my experience that the Pentium powered IBM Thinkpad 600x are excellent, stable and quick - and would now get my vote
How much to spend on your IBM Thinkpad 600x
There are some fantastic deals available if you are prepared to take a refurbished IBM Thinkpad 600x, you could epact to save about 25% on the price of a new IBM Thinkpad 600x. There's no need to stretch yourself and the odds are that you really don't need and won't use all those features on the expensive IBM Thinkpad 600x - you should save a few quid and take the kids out instead. Go for a good make, middle of the range with a good warranty and you'll be happy with your choice of IBM Thinkpad 600x. At the time of writing you'd be looking at about £500 for a low end IBM Thinkpad 600x, about £750 for a pretty good IBM Thinkpad 600x and about £1000 for a top of the range IBM Thinkpad 600x
What other peripherals should you buy with your IBM Thinkpad 600x
Even though there may seem to be a bewildering range of IBM Thinkpad 600x accessories, you should only buy what you thought you needed before you encountered all those other devices that you can plug into your new IBM Thinkpad 600x. The most useful extras to use with your IBM Thinkpad 600x are a printer, digital camera, good speakers matched with a good sound card. It's also worth having a good optical mouse connected to you IBM Thinkpad 600x.
Your IBM Thinkpad 600xwarranty
Getting the right warranty is a very important consideration with your new IBM Thinkpad 600x. An onsite warranty is certainly better than a return to base, which can be inconvenient - especially if you no longer have the original box for your IBM Thinkpad 600x. To make sure your unit is nor damaged in transit it is a good idea to keep hold of the original box that your IBM Thinkpad 600x came supplied in.
Maintenance of you IBM Thinkpad 600x
There are a few essentials for keeping your IBM Thinkpad 600x in good condition, free from errors and viruses. Using the live update and scheduled maintenance option with Norton anti-virus will almost certainly protect you from nasty viruses. Likewise a firewall will stop your security being breached when you take your IBM Thinkpad 600x onto the internet. A regular defrayment or run of Norton system works or utilities will help to keep the hard drive in good condition. Those are the core bits of software that will keep your IBM Thinkpad 600x running nicely. Of course, using your IBM Thinkpad 600x in a dusty environment could cause the cooling fan to clog up and consequently result in an over-heat of your IBM Thinkpad 600x.
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