Yes, it just seemed so strange to me that a new ThinkPad would state that in the specs. I know this is the low end of the series, but still... She wants $800.00 for this laptop when it retails for $850. Do you think $600. is more appropriate for her to ask & expect to get? ----- Original Message ----- From: Cuffy10@xxxxxxx To: computertalkshop@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 2:54 PM Subject: [CTS] Re: 16 bit type II card In a message dated 2/27/04 11:51:10 AM Pacific Standard Time, rhb57@xxxxxxxxxx writes: As far as my understanding is on it that the 32 should be backward/downward compatible with 16 bit slots. That's the way I understand it too but 16 bit cards are still available. I wonder why...... just stuff left in stock maybe? ################################## Philosophy! Empty thinking by ignorant conceited men who think they can digest without eating! -Iris Murdoch