IBM A22P questions

[tiebird321]

The Micron Lappy in my sig got sold this weekend so i'm looking into replaceing it

As powerfull as it was, it was just unsuited for doing what i want a lappy to do...

That said, i'm going back to my old system of having a SFF desktop for game and DV work. and the laptop for using on trips where its impratical to take the SFF + 20" LCD and other assorted goodies

Trough my contacts at IBM i can get a refurb A22P for $500 shipped
p3-900
512mb ram
40gb 5.4k HD
15" 1600x1200 UXGA display
7.5lb
new battery
dvd-rom/cdrw combo
90 day warrenty
4.5 hours per batt

This fits my Needs idealy for when i'm away from the desk as its got a massive high res display, has Svideo out + IN, will run XP Pro just fine.

I wanted to know what people thought of the A series and the build quality on them. Also if anyone knows what the real world bat life is like.
batteries for the unit run for about $70 on ebay for the 5.4amp/hour high capacity batteries so having 2 or 3 is a pretty cheap proposistion

I want the Laptop to last 12-18months or basicly until intel releases the dual core version of the P-M chip

~many thanks

 

[NecessaryEvil]

The A series were always loved for their displays. Assuming my 15" UXGA in my T42P is of similar quality, well...UNF! Get it. You won't be disappointed.

 

[tiebird321]

Ordered it
according to UPS, its going to come on monday

already went on a spending spree on ebay
for $200 i got
1 Port replicator
1 Dock II (with the pci slot)
2 ultrabay 2000 batterys
2 aftermarket extra capacity (30% over normal) main batterys
1 digital microphone that plugs into the port at the top of the screen
1 PCMCIA USB2.0 & 1394 adapter

The Dock II aperently has a DVI port that is supported by the video card on the machine and allows for dual external screens with the VGA port as well. So i can hook up both my 19" lcd and my 21" CRT

I think i figured out with all the batteries I have something like 21hours of battery life. pics of system setup to come soon