Lenovo Thinkpad R61E $399 @ buy.com

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"Tech specs" from Buy.com's site; it has OK specs for a basic laptop:

Short version:

Celeron 1.86GHz 1MB L2 cache
512MB 667MHz RAM (upgradeable to 4GB)
15.4" 1280x800 screen (Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100)
80GB 5400RPM SATA drive
DVD/CDRW internal optical drive
XP Pro SP2

Detailed specs:

Manufacturer Lenovo
Part Number 765084U
Model Name ThinkPad® R61e 15W


CPU
Processor Type Celeron 540
Processor Speed 1.86GHz
Processor Manufacturer Intel
Level 2 Cache 1 MB
Bus Speed 533 MHz

Display
Display Type TFT (Active Matrix)
Display Size (inches) 15.4
Screen Regular

Video
Graphics Type WXGA
Maximum Internal Resolution 1280 x 800
Maximum Internal Colors 16M
Graphics Bus Interface Chipset Integrated
Video RAM Size Up to 384MB Set by User (Video RAM is shared with regular RAM)
Video RAM Type DVMT
Video Chipset Intel Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (GMA X3100)

RAM
Memory (RAM) Standard 512 MB
Memory (RAM) Maximum 4096 MB
Memory (RAM) Type PC2-5300 667MHz DDR2

Design and Drives
Design All-in-one, except FDD (external)
Hard Drive Size 80.0 GB
Hard Drive Type SATA 5400RPM
Optical Drive DVD/CDRW, Internal
Optical Drive Features 24X/24X/24X/8X
Floppy Drive Optional

Audio
Audio Type 16 Bit Sound Blaster Compatible
Audio Manufacturer HD Audio, CX20549 codec

Communications
Pointing Device TrackPoint
Modem 56K v.90
Network Card 10/100/1000 + Wireless (802.11b/g)

Power
Battery Type Lithium Ion
Worldwide A/C Compatibility Supports both 110-120 and 220-240 voltage systems

Ports
Infra-Red Port None
External Monitor Port Yes
PCMCIA Slots One Type II
ExpressCard slot No
Parallel Port No
Serial Port No
PS/2 Port No
USB Port 3 USB 2.0
TV Out No
IEEE 1394 Port No
Audio Out Yes
Microphone In Yes

Software
Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro SP2
Software Included • Rescue and Recovery™
• Access Connections™
• Client Security Solution™
• ThinkVantage Productivity Center with Away Manager
• ThinkVantage System Update
• System Migration Assistant
• Norton Internet Security (90 days of virus definitions)
• Diskeeper™ Home
• PC-Doctor™ (diagnostics)
• ThinkPad Utilities (Power Manager and Presentation Director)
• Adobe® Reader
• Windows Live™ Toolbar
• Windows Live Search
• Picasa from Google
• Microsoft Office 2007 Trial
• Sonic RecordNow and Drive Letter Access (combo, DVD±RW models only)
• InterVideo WinDVD (combo, DVD±RW models only)
• InterVideo WinDVD Creator (XP Pro DVD±RW models only)

Dimensions and Weight
Height (inches) 1.39-1.52
Width (inches) 14.1
Depth (inches) 10.2
Weight (lbs) 6.4

Warranty
Warranty Period One (1) year