Looking for an IBM Thinkpad Compariable to a T22?

Question

Hey all,
I am currently using an IBM Thinkpad T22 laptop. really nothing internally (Pentium III, 896 MHtz, 384 Ram whatever standard video) has been changed, did update to a larger HD and a DVD burner...overall I like this laptop, it suits my purposes for just chatting and surfing and some downloads and email and even a few older games I enjoy playing...
with that being said though, I am considering getting something newer, bit faster, and even a USB 2.0 port..lol,
but when it comes to the inner workings (processors etc) I am really clueless what all that actually means... I am not really gonna ask anyone to try and explain all that to me, but I will ask for opinions on newer model Thinkpads, pros & cons, and Im not looking for the newest and best from the IBM website but more something I can find in the $$700.00 range or so that would compete...
Hope I have made some sense, if anyone needs clarification about what Im asking, feel free to contact me.

Thanks
JC

I was more looking to stay within the IBM/Lenovo family with a new purchase, seems to be a pretty solid machine for me at least

Answer 1

IF you're somewhat satisfied with your old PIII then most any entry level current laptop shold be fine.

For example, Office Depot's weekly Ad has a Compaq Presario laptop for only $449 after Rebate..........