11-25-2014, 12:45 PM
(11-25-2014, 11:25 AM)sysdrum link Wrote: Currently this is the spec and price point sweet spot I have found here in the USA:
Lenovo Thinkpad X201 - Refurb
CPU: Intel Core i5 560M 2.6Ghz
Memory: 4GB
Hard Drive: SAMSUNG 840 EVO 120GB
Graphics: Intel GMA HD
Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet and Wireless N
Change the brand to HP and the SSD to a 7200rpm HDD and I have the same thing (currently running Win7...sue me). I paid $80. It's only a 12.5" screen but it works well. Mine was refurbished, too. I got a great deal on it and couldn't get any more but I think $700 for a refurb is a bit much. I could see closer to $200 for those specs with an HDD, maybe $300 with an SSD. I'd say closer to $125-150 for the low end but I'm cheap.