You're considering a bid on an absolutely unique, custom-built ThinkPad.

One that Lenovo never offered, but they should have...some refer to these as "FrankenPads". In my opinion, this is the ultimate 4:3 (non-widescreen) laptop.

Only the very best, carefully sourced and tested parts went into the creation of this gem: a clean, fully equipped 15" shell from a high-end ThinkPad T60; properly tested motherboard from a ThinkPad T61p; exceptionally rare (not to mention expensive) Intel X9000 Core 2 Duo Extreme CPU and let's not forget a brand new Boe Hydis LED-lit UXGA FlexView LCD...and that was just the beginning. Hundreds of hours of work went into this laptop, and it shows. Lenovo-issued version of Intel's legendary 320 series SSD completed the project, providing high transfer speeds as well as 300GB of ample space for just about any number of programs and applications...

I've tested the GPU with FurMark and Freestone video card stress tests - hundreds of hours each - and haven't gotten back a single BSOD. In standard clocks it runs 101% stable.

The latest Lenovo updates and nVidia drivers have been applied as well.

specifications:

Intel X9000 Core 2 Duo Extreme CPU, running at 2.8GHz, 6MB L2 cache - the most powerful processor that this platform will handle

8GB matched Crucial RAM - maximum for any unit running on a 965 chipset

15" UXGA (1600x1200) AFFS FlexView LED LCD - brand new Boe Hydis, stunningly bright and downright flawless

nVidia FX570M GPU (the top-performance model for this generation of ThinkPads)

DVD RW multiburner (plays and burns BOTH CDs and DVDs)

300GB Intel 320 Series SSD (official Lenovo version, FRU 45N8329)

Atheros abgn wireless card

Bluetooth

NO MODEM

Gigabit Ethernet

3 USB 2.0 ports

All other usual ports

UltraNav Touchpad

Security Chip

Fingerprint reader

Middleton's modded BIOS enabling full SATA II transfer speeds

Windows 7 Professional 64-bit loaded and activated

90W Genuine Lenovo AC adapter

9-cell Genuine Lenovo extended battery in "green" (good) condition

Lenovo 2504 Advanced Mini Dock with keys included

If you use the "Buy It Now" option I will throw in a genuine Lenovo UltraBay hard disk drive carrier with a 500GB/7200rpm Western Digital hard disk drive containing a mirror image of the operating system installed on this machine.

Please review the pictures carefully since they are the ones of the ACTUAL ITEM you'll be receiving in the mail should you win this auction.

Given the uniqueness of the machine offered I *strongly* encourage you to ask ALL and ANY questions PRIOR to placing a bid.

Shipping will be FREE within U.S. - $55 Canada - $75 Europe, Australia and Japan by USPS Priority Mail.

Please note that I can't ship this machine with battery installed to Germany or Italy - a $40 refund via PayPal will be provided if the buyer resides in one of these countries.