Dell Latitude or IBM Thinkpad?

lorri_2

I am looking at getting a refurbished laptop (about 14" for around £100-<150) and there seem to be quite a lot of ex. company examples of the above available, Is there much difference between the two makes? as similar spec's seem to be going for similar prices?
Thanks

billy_the_kid_2

My vote for IBM thinkpad, have used one at work and it lasted ages.

BillScarab

I'd say either would be fine. Thinkpads have a good reputation for being long lasting although they're not always the most stylish machines. But the company I work for buys thousands of Latitudes and we have very few issues.

Hammyman

IBM Thinkpad T42 or Dell Latitude D610. I sell loads of both. The Dell is more asthetically pleasing but both are about the same spec. You should be able to find them still with good batteries - every one I sell has a battery lasting at least 2 hrs.

As a guide for price, I'm currently doing Dell D610's with 30GB HDD, 2GB RAM for £140 and in nearly mint condition.

I'd sell you one but forum rules prohibit me from advertising