Best value?

[MarX]

Hi I was wondering if I could get some help on which laptop would provide the best bang for the buck so to speak. Here are the models I have found in my budget:

IBM ThinkPad T23 (2647-RU1)
Intel PIII-1.13Ghz, 30GB, 256MB, DVD-ROM, 56K, Lan, 14.1TFT
$475CAD

IBM ThinkPad R40 (2681-HU1)
Intel Celeron(M) 2Ghz, 40GB, 256MB, DVD-CDRW,WIFI wireless lan , 56K, Lan, 14.1TFT, Windows 2000 pro
$599CAD

IBM ThinkPad A31 (2652-P3U)
Intel (M) P4 1.9Ghz, 30GB, 256MB, DVD Rom, Li-Ion battery, 15XGA TFT,Tv-out, Win XP Pro
$649CAD

Toshiba Tecra 9100
Intel (M)P4 1.7Ghz, 30GB, 512MB, DVD Rom, 14XGA TFT,Wireless, Win XP Pro
$649CAD

These are what I have found, if anyone has any suggestions that would be good. I'm looking for something that has good(3+hrs) battery life, crisp display, not bad graphics(able to play GTA,silkroad etc) as well it has to be fairly robust and sturdy. Thanks for your help.

[skou]

I'd go with the T23, but you should be able to get it for less than that. It should sell for $350, or so USD.

steve

[MarX]

Well I have found this as well and I think it may very well be the best for that I'd like to use it for.
IBM ThinkPad T30 (2366-85U)
Intel (M) P4 1.8Ghz,40GB, 256MB, DVD-CDRW combo, Wireless, 14XGA TFT,Tv-out, Win XP Pro $699CAD
Anyone have any experience with this model at all?

[skou]

I've got one coming next week, but I have had LOTS of experience with the T23.

Oh, I don't know about ANY Thinkpad having good gaming capabilities. They just don't put gaming video in them at all. They'll run a DVD just fine, but that is about it.

steve