I am amazed at what some of these older computers can do. My recent experiences with HP have not been good, and I wouldn’t pay more than I’m guaranteed in parts for one. The last semi-new one I’ve dealt with didn’t last it’s warranty period, and died again shortly after it was over. Even so, they, at one point, made quality laptops. I have, sitting here beside me, and old HP Omnibook 3000CTX. It works like a charm, and I haven’t had to replace anything in it since I got it. I only paid $15 for it at the hosstraders back when they still had it. I only use it for IMing and such, but it’s been the most reliable machine in my room since I put Debian on it. The only thing I wish I had is a battery and a CD-rom. Both I can get off eBay. It runs right now off it’s original adapter, as it refuses to use anything else. Even so, its a great computer. I’d advise anyone who can to pick up an old laptop to play around with, it’s worth it.
Specs:
Processor
Type: Intel Pentium MMX
Speed:233MHZ
Cache: 16kb
Memory
Type: EDO
Size: 140mb
Video
Chip: NeoMagic
Type: Active-Matrix XGA
VRAM: 2mb EDO
Size: 13.3″
Max Resolution: 1024×768
Depth: 16 bit
OS
Type: Linux
Kernel: 2.6
Distro: Debian
Hard Drive: 4gb
CD-Rom: None
Floppy: 3.5″
Input:
Keyboard
Touchpad
PCMCIA 2x (I have a wireless g card in one slot and a bent pin in the other)
PS2
Dock
IR
Parallel
Serial
USB 1.1
Sound out/in
