For Sale: Barebones Coreduo laptop

Originally Posted by iCrap 

Where would i get the battery, ram cover, etc, for this laptop?

MPC's TransPort T2400 series of portable computers features thin-and-light laptops that don't compromise on performance. Armed with an Intel Core Duo CPU that features twin processors on a single chip, these portable computers offer desktop-replacement power in a package that is svelte and light enough to be carried almost anywhere.

You have a choice of starting processor on these portable computers: a 1.66GHz Intel Core Duo T2300 or, for $200 over baseline, a 2.0GHz Core Duo T2500. Both processors feature a 2MB cache and a speedy 667MHz front-side bus for high-speed transfer of data between the processor and the motherboard.

The system memory on these portable computers offers a mixed bag. On the plus side, it's extremely fast 667MHz DDR2 memory. But on the negative side, MPC only includes 256MB of it at the default price. That's just not enough for a Windows XP system, so you'll want to beef the RAM up to at least 512MB which adds close to $69 to the price of the T2400. These portable computers will support up to 2GB of memory, so you can expand the RAM more later as well.

Graphically, these portable computers are cutting edge. There's an ATI Mobility Radeon X1600 graphics processor inside with 128MB of dedicated video memory. This will make them great laptops for gaming or for editing images and video.

The hard drive isn't as cutting edge. MPC starts these portable computers off with a 40GB 5,400rpm hard drive. It's an adequate amount of storage for most users, but if you need more space, you can increase the hard drive size, speed, or both. For around $150, for example, you can opt for a 100GB 5,400rpm drive or an 80GB 7,200rpm drive.

Even though these are thin-and-light portable computers, they're two-spindle laptops so you get an optical drive as well as a hard drive. The default drive is a combination DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive that will play DVD movies as well as burn audio and data CDs. MPC offers an upgrade to a DVD writer for under $80, letting you burn your own DVDs and make backups to DVD-RW or DVD-RAM disks.

The 15.4-inch widescreen LCD is a nice find on a thin-and-light portable computer, giving you a large screen for watching video or have multiple applications tiered in open windows. Even with two drives and a larger screen, these portable computers weigh in at only around 5.5 pounds, making them easy to carry from place to place.

MPC includes some nice extras on the T2400 line that would appeal to a professional user. There's an integrated biometric fingerprint scanner, so you can add an additional layer of security to your login process if you have sensitive data on your portable computer. They've also integrated Bluetooth technology into these laptops, so you'll be able to synch up to your Bluetooth PDA, cell phone, or other compatible devices without wires.

The built-in gigabit Ethernet supports high-speed networks and also incorporates Intel's Active Management Technology which allows network administrators to remotely manage these portable computers if they're hooked up to a corporate network. There's also a built-in modem and an 802.11a/b/g wireless card so you'll be able to connect to the Internet in a variety of ways.

There's no floppy drive on these T2400s, but that's becoming a fairly common omission on portable computers. MPC does include a handy 5-in-1 media card reader that lets you transfer files and photos from your PDA, digital camera, or other flash memory device to your portable computer easily.

There is a good selection of connectivity ports on these portable computers, including three USB 2.0 ports and a Firewire port for hooking up high-speed peripherals. There's also an S-video output port for connecting to a compatible television, and a docking station connector. The optional docking station (available for around $120) offers even more connectivity ports and makes an excellent base station at the office.