Remanufactured IBM ThinkPad T23 26488MU 14" Notebook PC (Intel Pentium 3 Processor "1.13 GHz", 128 MB RAM, 30 GB Hard Drive, DVD)

by IBM

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22 x 6 x 18 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00092CZ9S
• Item model number: THINKPAD T23 26488MU
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,097 in Computers & Accessories (See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 29, 2005

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Built specifically for business road warriors, the corporate class IBM ThinkPad T22 is a thin, light notebook that will help you get the job done, wherever you roam. While it's powered by an older Pentium III processor and Windows 2000, this factory reconditioned notebook PC is a solid value and great for standard business computing tasks while away from the office. Weighing just over 5 pounds and measuring 1.3 inches thin, this notebook features a 20 GB hard drive, 128 MB of installed RAM, a bright 14.1-inch screen, and a removable DVD-ROM drive.

The Basics

• Hard Drive: The 30 GB hard drive is quite small in comparison to contemporary business-oriented notebooks (where 60 GB is becoming more the standard). However, it's still more than enough room for loading a business productivity suite and storing a wealth of spreadsheets, documents, and presentations.
• Processor: The older 1.13 GHz Intel Pentium III processor provides the biggest savings for this budget notebook. While not speedy or robust enough to handle heavy duty multimedia processing, it's stable and nimble enough for basic business-oriented software. It also features a 100 MHz front-side bus and 256 KB L2 cache.
• Memory: The 128 MB of installed RAM is just adequate for word processing tasks, but you'll want to maximize the 512 MB RAM limit to give yourself better productivity.
• CD/DVD Drive: The DVD-ROM drive enables you to access CDs and DVD movies while on the road. It's also removable, so you can travel even lighter.
• Keyboard & Mouse: This notebook has a standard 86-key keyboard and electro-static two-button touchpad.

Screen, Graphics and Sound
The 14.1-inch screen has a maximum resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels, and video and graphics (16 bit) are powered by the S3 SuperSavage IXC16 processor. It also features an integrated Sound Blaster 16/Pro-compatible audio card with headphone and microphone jacks.

Connectivity and Expansion Slots
The T23 is loaded with just the basics (i.e., no wi-fi) for external connectivity:

• 1 USB 1.1 ports for connecting a wide range of peripherals--from digital cameras to MP3 players
• 1 VGA monitor port
• 1 Serial port
• 1 Parallel port
• 1 infrared port
• 1 S-Video out
• 2 PCMCIA (or PC Card) slot (Type I/II)
• 1 headphone jack
• 1 microphone jack

It also has an integrated 56K modem (V.90) and an RJ-45 LAN network port (for a 10/100 Gigabit Ethernet connection to networks and DSL/cable modems).

Preloaded System and Software
This ThinkPad T23 comes with the Windows 2000 operating system, which is outdated in the world of XP but is still a fairly powerful system. It also comes preloaded with the Lotus SmartSuite (for word processing and spreadsheets), MediaMatics DVD Express, Access ThinkPad, ConfigSafe, PC-Doctor, ThinkPad Assistant, IBM Update Connector, SystemSoft Card Wizard, and ThinkPad Utilities

Dimensions and Weight
Perfect for portability, the T23 weighs 5.2 pounds and measures 12 x 9.8 x 1.3 inches (WxDxH). Power
It's powered by a lithium-ion rechargeable battery that has up to a 3.2-hour battery life.

What's in the Box
This package contains the IBM T23 26488MU factory reconditioned notebook PC, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, AC adapter, and operating instructions. It is backed by a 6-month limited hardware warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't find anything better than T23!, October 15, 2006

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Vards Uzvards (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Remanufactured IBM ThinkPad T23 26488MU 14" Notebook PC (Intel Pentium 3 Processor "1.13 GHz", 128 MB RAM, 30 GB Hard Drive, DVD) (Personal Computers)

I was using ThinkPad T21 for six years, and was extremely satisfied with quality of that laptop (especially its keyboard, which worked like new after all those years). In Sep-2006 I started looking for a replacement laptop - but not because T21 died - and couldn't find anything better than T23. I hate touch pads (and all T-series models, starting with T30, come with both TrackPoint *and* touch pad), I need three mouse buttons, serial port and both CD-ROM and floppy disk. The best fit for my requirements came in the form of ThinkPad T23 (2647-N22). Mine has 40 GB hard drive (it boots in either Windows XP, or Red Hat Linux), and 1 Gigabyte of RAM, the maximum amount this model can be upgraded to. Would recommend T23 - and any other ThinkPad laptop in general - over anything HP/Compaq or Dell can offer!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing product, March 1, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Remanufactured IBM ThinkPad T23 26488MU 14" Notebook PC (Intel Pentium 3 Processor "1.13 GHz", 128 MB RAM, 30 GB Hard Drive, DVD) (Personal Computers)

I bought this laptop off Ebay, and I am very happy with the results. It runs my favorite games, (Driver, Half-Life 1) Microsoft Word, and plays DVDs. I absoutley love this product, although it becomes a little hot in the top-left corner after a while. I mainly use this to sit on my couch and IM or run from the cops in Driver. I think the 1.13Ghz processor and 384 (I recieved an upgrade) RAM make a great combo. I think the battery will run 2+ hours, and mine is used. The TrackPoint is a little... odd to me, ut i have a wired IBM mouse i usually use with it. I like the "Scroll Button," which allows you to use the TP to scroll through docs amd web pages easily. It runs my games without any problems, and looks pretty darn cool. It is a really good laptop for the average user, and makes an OK travel companion. I wish the car asapters werent $45+ though.
The LCD is cisp and clear, and gets whatever necessary done. The Hard Drive is a bit skimpy, but if you dont plan on storing movies or games, the HDD should suit your needs well. The USB 2 USB 1.1 poorts are a little out of date, but for $23, you can buy a PCIMIA card with 2 USB 2.0 ports and a hub. Did I mention it comes with 2, yes 2 PCIMIA slots, (I think) so you can have a TV tuner card or a USB card AND a wireless card at the same time! I dont have a wireless card, but might be getting one soon. Overall, if you can get this laptop for under $400, then get it! I recommend a RAM Upgrade, but I don't know how, so I Won't recommend it.

PS-The DVD Drive was recieved defective, so I havn't watched a DVD yet.

PSS-If you didn't already know, USB 2.0 products are backwards-compatible with USB 1. So I hooked up my Ipod, and other things, although they aren't as fast, they still work with full functionality.

Hope you buy the T23!

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good laptop for new computer users.But you would do better to buy new., April 4, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Remanufactured IBM ThinkPad T23 26488MU 14" Notebook PC (Intel Pentium 3 Processor "1.13 GHz", 128 MB RAM, 30 GB Hard Drive, DVD) (Personal Computers)

This is a good basic laptop.But i think you would do better to buy new because the unit has limited upgradability. The machine works well I do own this model,but i cant recommend it because the newer laptops offer a whole lot more,for less.