Free: IBM Thinkpad 600 with all its gear

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Elpie

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#133818 3-Nov-2013 21:57

I've got an IBM ThinkPad 600 (yep, oldie) going free to anyone that wants to do something with it. It comes complete with install disks (floppy), modem, external floppy drive, mouse, leads, and manuals.

Sadly, this laptop has had very little use. It was put away into storage when it's owner (my late husband) was killed and completely forgotten about.

It's probably useful for little more than recycling now but I thought I'd put it out here in case anyone has a use for it.

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#926752 3-Nov-2013 21:57

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#928187 6-Nov-2013 15:09

Dear Lynne,

>It was put away into storage when it's owner (my late husband) was killed and completely forgotten about. <

I'm sure you didn't mean that about your husband? .

R.

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#928301 6-Nov-2013 17:11

LOL. Where did those commas go?

"It was put away into storage, when it's owner (my late husband) was killed, and completely forgotten about. "

Oh well, if its of no use to anyone it will see a sledgehammer on the weekend and be trashed.

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#928392 6-Nov-2013 20:59

Is the laptop fully operational though? Does it power up and boot?

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#928422 6-Nov-2013 22:54

Would be all over free tech, but as I live in Auckland I'd hate to have you take the time to post it.
Nice of you to put it out here for offer though :) I would've thought something like this would be great for a small project for someone, get the creativity flowing.

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#928436 7-Nov-2013 00:17

d3Xt3r: Is the laptop fully operational though? Does it power up and boot?

I haven't had a chance to check. I'm in a mad, "get everything sorted ready to ship to Canada" phase and sorting and packing an entire household on my own is a much bigger job than I had anticipated. Everything electrical is having to go, plus books, board games, camping gear, antiques & collectables, furntiture, and you name it I have to get rid of it.

I have so much older (and newer) tech gear that I cannot believe how much we have hung onto. I know someone here is waiting for me to take pics of my Motorolla brick - sorry, just been too busy.

To add to it, I am a zealot over keeping manuals. Pretty much everything I've got either has the complete original box and papers, or is just missing the box. Heck, I've even got the original IBM little blue book and the 330-hour BASIC book for the ZX81!
Just call me hoarder (but only of tech).

Seriously - if anyone is looking for anything ancient just ask me. There's a good chance I may have it!

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#928437 7-Nov-2013 00:18

tardtasticx: Would be all over free tech, but as I live in Auckland I'd hate to have you take the time to post it.
Nice of you to put it out here for offer though :) I would've thought something like this would be great for a small project for someone, get the creativity flowing.

Come for a trip down to Palmy with a van. I can give you all the free tech your heart could desire ;)

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#928813 7-Nov-2013 14:47

Elpie:
tardtasticx: Would be all over free tech, but as I live in Auckland I'd hate to have you take the time to post it.
Nice of you to put it out here for offer though :) I would've thought something like this would be great for a small project for someone, get the creativity flowing.

Come for a trip down to Palmy with a van. I can give you all the free tech your heart could desire ;)

Now how could any self respecting geek refuse an offer like that!

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#1014873 28-Mar-2014 21:26

Last chance - I don't want to throw this out so if you want it please let me know.

I even found the ThinkPad keyring (unused, still in its box) that goes with this gear.

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#1016127 31-Mar-2014 17:28

Will there be a farewell party before departing to the land of Molsons ? <G>

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#1016187 31-Mar-2014 19:36

Why are you heading over to snow country and where there are you going?

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#1016596 1-Apr-2014 14:16

Elpie: Last chance - I don't want to throw this out so if you want it please let me know.
I even found the ThinkPad keyring (unused, still in its box) that goes with this gear.

If it comes to it, I'm sure your local Recycling Center would love to take any working tech you still have left? My local one is full of old tech that proves useful once in a while :-). And even the most ancient laptops don't sit on their shelves long.

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#1019123 5-Apr-2014 18:58

mgeek:
Elpie: Last chance - I don't want to throw this out so if you want it please let me know.
I even found the ThinkPad keyring (unused, still in its box) that goes with this gear.

If it comes to it, I'm sure your local Recycling Center would love to take any working tech you still have left? My local one is full of old tech that proves useful once in a while :-). And even the most ancient laptops don't sit on their shelves long.

They wanted $50 from me to recycle it. If nobody wants it then its going to the tip.

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#1019125 5-Apr-2014 18:59

Rickles: Will there be a farewell party before departing to the land of Molsons ? <G>

There might have to be. I have a loaded liquor cabinet and can't take any alcohol with me due to horrendous duty and taxes if I do. I might just need some help to dispose of it all ;)

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#1019126 5-Apr-2014 19:01

JayADee: Why are you heading over to snow country and where there are you going?

I'm off to Montreal because it seemed like a good idea at the time ;)
Seriously, I've had itchy feet for awhile and have opportunities there that I don't have here. It's a permanent move and I won't be coming back to NZ.

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