I got a T400, shoved 8 GB of RAM in there and a 128 GB SSD. Cost me Under $250 including upgrades. The thing is built like a tank, and while the CPU is a tiny bit old it holds up well on Windows 8, and really the only "problem" with that machine is the lack of dedicated GPU (even for non-games).
I will say, all used laptops have badly aged batteries. I get about three half to four hours from a 9(!) cell battery on the T400. That's bad by most metrics but good for the age of this thing.
PS - The matte display and keyboard feel makes it all worth while.
I will say, all used laptops have badly aged batteries. I get about three half to four hours from a 9(!) cell battery on the T400. That's bad by most metrics but good for the age of this thing.
PS - The matte display and keyboard feel makes it all worth while.