There is already a post for Lenovo "7 days of deals" but this is not mentioned. Thought this laptop was good enough for it's own post price starts 10/28 on the IBM SPP site. One must create a account to view and purchase laptop on 10/28.
Specs:
IdeaPad Y550 laptop Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6600 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 4GB memory & 320GB hard drive nVidia GeForce G 120 512MB graphics $595.72 After $897.28 Instant and eCoupon savings Not available until 10/28 at 12:01am EST.
Seems solid. I missed out on the Y450, so I jumped on today's Y550 deal. I don't game much, so today's deal works for me.
Styhg98
Member
posted: Oct. 27, 2009 @ 10:54p
Nice post... I'll probably jump on this one. Been looking for a sub $600 laptop with a game-able graphics card. Does this come with a webcam, HDMI-out, and bluetooth?
Also... is waiting for a Quad-core deal really worth it? I only use my laptop for simple uses - and gaming sparingly. Any feedback would be appreciated =). What would a person need Quad-core for, that Core 2 Duo just won't suffice?
limeygit
Senior Member
posted: Oct. 27, 2009 @ 11:47p
I added the nVidia Geforce GT 240M graphic card with 1GB memory and it is still only $639.
Styhg98
Member
posted: Oct. 27, 2009 @ 11:50p
Looks like it's a G 210M intead of a 120M. I was able to downgrade to black painting cover/grey palmrest (-$18.50), downgrade from 500GB to 320GB HD (-$38), then upgrade graphics card from a G 210M to a GT 240M ($47). Config and pricing below - what do you guys think?
Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6600 (2.20GHz 800MHz 2MBL2) Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit nVidia Geforce GT 240M graphic card with 1GB memory 15.6 HD WLED Glossy, 1366*768 with 1.3M integrated Camera 4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz SODIMM Memory (4 Dimms) 320GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm SuperMulti DVD Recordable (Tray type) Intel WiFi Link 5100 1x2 (AGN) WLAN 6 Cell Lithium-Ion 2.6Ah 4186: 1Year Depot Warranty Processor Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6600 (2.20GHz 800MHz 2MBL2) Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit Operating system language Genuine Windows Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit with Service Pack1 US English, excludes Recover Media Bluetooth Bluetooth System Graphics nVidia Geforce GT 240M graphic card with 1GB memory TV Tuner NO DIGITAL(ATS) TV Color Black painting cover and Grey Palmrest Display type 15.6 HD WLED Glossy, 1366*768 with 1.3M integrated Camera Base PM45 15.6WLED CP BT-GM45P Total memory 4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz SODIMM Memory (4 Dimms) Hard drive 320GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm Optical device SuperMulti DVD Recordable (Tray type) Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters Intel WiFi Link 5100 1x2 (AGN) WLAN Battery 6 Cell Lithium-Ion 2.6Ah Power cord Powercord for UL Language pack Y550 User Manual, Driver and software packs, Warranty card, Configuration card Unselected Feature Attachment, Mechanical Grey Keyboard
Subtotal: $1,443.00 Sale price: $825.32 [USPY550DEALS] -$239.00 Shipping and handling: $0.00 Estimated tax: $55.16 Estimated total: $641.48* Total savings $856.68
limeygit
Senior Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 12:00a
Wait mine is now $586. That seems crazy cheap. Am I missing something
Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6600 (2.20GHz 800MHz 2MBL2) Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit nVidia Geforce GT 240M graphic card with 1GB memory 15.6 HD WLED Glossy, 1366*768 with 1.3M integrated Camera 4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz SODIMM Memory (4 Dimms) 320GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm SuperMulti DVD Recordable (Tray type) Intel WiFi Link 5100 1x2 (AGN) WLAN 6 Cell Lithium-Ion 2.6Ah 4186: 1Year Depot Warranty
Edit $632 with Tax...
berniep85
Ancient Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 12:17a
limeygit said: Wait mine is now $586. That seems crazy cheap. Am I missing something
Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6600 (2.20GHz 800MHz 2MBL2) Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit nVidia Geforce GT 240M graphic card with 1GB memory 15.6 HD WLED Glossy, 1366*768 with 1.3M integrated Camera 4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz SODIMM Memory (4 Dimms) 320GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm SuperMulti DVD Recordable (Tray type) Intel WiFi Link 5100 1x2 (AGN) WLAN 6 Cell Lithium-Ion 2.6Ah 4186: 1Year Depot Warranty
Edit $632 with Tax...
A great deal
ajkghemee
Senior Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 12:29a
Wow! Got rid of bluetooth (-$18.80), downgraded to the black painting cover and grey (-18.80), downgraded to 320gb ($37.60).
Upgraded to the P8700 (+$103.40)and my order total was $623.92 + $43.67 tax.
Cheaper than my order yesterday for the exact same system plus dedicated graphics and 1 extra GB of RAM. Ordered and going to cancel yesterday's order.
the ecoupon code that i apply, USPY550DEALS, does not work. am i doing something wrong?
limeygit
Senior Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 12:59a
JWANGSDC2 - No, you don't have to own stock. If you do I guess we are all in trouble.
wksound - Have you followed the above information in the OP post? You have to create an account, then find the correct laptop. It will actually say Today's Day E-Coupon under it. Then configure. Then apply the coupon. Should be that easy.
dealinfo
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 1:03a
I dont use any games and looking for a loptop for regular tasks + video burning / editing.
Do I need this graphic card? or am I wasting money on something that I dont use ever.
Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6600 (2.20GHz 800MHz 2MBL2) Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit nVidia Geforce GT 240M graphic card with 1GB memory 15.6 HD WLED Glossy, 1366*768 with 1.3M integrated Camera 4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz SODIMM Memory (4 Dimms) 320GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm SuperMulti DVD Recordable (Tray type) Intel WiFi Link 5100 1x2 (AGN) WLAN 6 Cell Lithium-Ion 2.6Ah 4186: 1Year Depot Warranty
Subtotal: $1,423.00 Sale price: $806.52 [USPY550DEALS] -$239.00 Shipping and handling: $0.00 Estimated tax: $37.45 Estimated total: $604.97* Total savings $855.48
Styhg98
Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 1:09a
It's such a good deal... who cares. The graphics card is just a bonus. Try finding a laptop with these specs for sub-$600.
dealinfo said: I dont use any games and looking for a loptop for regular tasks + video burning / editing.
Do I need this graphic card? or am I wasting money on something that I dont use ever.
limeygit
Senior Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 1:18a
Yeah. Thanks to zx10rrider for the post. I have almost shot the bolt on a couple of recent deals, I am glad I waited for this one. I agree about the video card. If you don't game, take the 210. If nothing else it will make it easier to sell used should you ever want to.
qweewq11
New Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 1:25a
Sounds appealing 'til I saw that the system is crippled by a 5400 RPM disk (nonupgradeable). Also needs a better processor, but the cost of the upgrade kills the deal.
VladGlad
New Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 1:29a
So what are the differences between T6600 and P8700 ?? Is it worth $103 to upgrade???
ernie334
Senior Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 4:15a
does anyone knows how's the speakers on these?? in the past, thinkpad had really poor speakers. Thinking about getting this one to switch out my old HP.
qweewq11 said: Sounds appealing 'til I saw that the system is crippled by a 5400 RPM disk (nonupgradeable). Also needs a better processor, but the cost of the upgrade kills the deal.
d@mn. just noticed that too. i was all over this and now i have reservations based upon the drive. very odd that they'd mate all the other specs with a 5400 drive- wtf.
i'm buying it for my new travel trading rig and that could be an issue. maybe it's time to learn the trick of loading my charting programs on a usb drive and running them off of that. i barely know what i'm talking about, so if anyone with knowledge knows that this would be a good work-around to negate the slow drive speed, please let me know...
other than that, it really seems too good to pass up, so i may jump anyway and figure it out later. thanks for the post, OP, green.
How hard is it to cancel an order I made today? Also does Dell always charge 15% restocking fee? My friend ordered a Dell laptop 2 days ago and now he ordered this deal when I sent it to him.
I'm curious why the hard disk would be nonupgradeable? Sure, you can't get one from Lenovo when configuring the laptop, but I doubt there's anything stopping you from swapping it out later. Might invalidate the warranty? Don't know.
Check the review linked by ernie above -- plays games well enough and that's with a lower graphics card than the 240M. I have to think about this for a couple hours, but I am about 90% sure I'm buying it. My config comes to $650 (T6600, 4GB DDR3, 240M, 320GB HDD, 1yr at-home warranty with accidental damage protection). I've not seen anything that can touch that price with GOOD discrete graphics. The ones I've been pricing lately (many!) all start around $750 and go up from there.
I have spent many hours over the past week looking for something like this. With the upgraded video card to GT 240M, it fits my need, and it is more than $200 cheaper than the other comparable laptops.
With laptops, if you can, always pay the extra for better video. Might not need it now, but it will help for resale, and it might help with future OS. An example is my 6 year old 17" Dell Inspiron 9200 that was ordered with ATi Mobility Radeon 9700. It works great with Win7 and Aero, plus can still run most games at reduced quality.
FBO1
New Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 8:54a
easier to shop the family and friends site...which if you're not an IBM shareholder is probably the site we need to use.
It didn't work for me. It says "Coupon not valid for current shopping cart." for IdeaPad Y550.
One thing I couldn't understand is why a Merome, 2.26GHz, 2MBL2 [T7550] is $18.80 costlier than a Penryn, 2.53GHz, 3MBL2 [P8700]. I thought Penryn is better. Isn't it?
watermanhkhk
Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 9:29a
is the touch pad multi touch?
FBO1
New Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 9:47a
Novena said: FBO1 said: easier to shop the family and friends site...which if you're not an IBM shareholder is probably the site we need to use.
It didn't work for me. It says "Coupon not valid for current shopping cart." for IdeaPad Y550.
One thing I couldn't understand is why a Merome, 2.26GHz, 2MBL2 [T7550] is $18.80 costlier than a Penryn, 2.53GHz, 3MBL2 [P8700]. I thought Penryn is better. Isn't it?
It worked fine for me. You have to have the one they are advertising in your cart. Not all Y550's will get that discount. It's for this box:
Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6600 (2.20GHz 800MHz 2MBL2) • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit • nVidia Geforce G 210M graphic card with 512MB memory • 15.6 HD WLED Glossy, 1366*768 with 1.3M integrated Camera • 500GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm • SuperMulti DVD Recordable
HP dv6t Laptop HP c4480 All In One Printer/Scanner/Copier (ships seperately and usually arrives first) Processor & Memory:
Intel® Core 2 Duo Processor T6600 (2.2GHz) 2MB L2 cache 800MHz front side bus 4GB DDR3 SDRAM (2 DIMM) Drives:
320GB (5,400RPM) SATA Hard Drive Lightscribe SuperMulti 8x DVD±RW drive with Double Layer Support Graphics & Video:
15.6" BrightView display; 1366 x 768 native resolution Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD graphics (shared) Communications:
Wireless-G Card Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN
Audio:
Built-in Altec Lansing speakers Keyboard:
HP color matching keyboard Touch Pad with on/off and dedicated vertical scroll up/down pad Personalization:
Color: Espresso Black Integrated webcam Expandability:
ExpressCard/54 Slot Ports:
4x USB 2.0 ports (one shared with eSATA port) 1x HDMI 1x RJ-45 (LAN) 1x Notebook Expansion Port 3 Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Home Premium (64-bit)
Additional Software:
Microsoft® Works 9.0 Norton Internet Security™ (60 days complimentary live updates) Power Supply:
6-cell Lithium Ion Battery 65W AC Adapter Additional Information:
Approximate Weight: 6.34 lbs. Dimensions: 14.9” W x 10.15" D x 1.33"~1.65" H
ninjamiester
New Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 9:51a
Not for me because I wanted Virtualization support, which I can get by upgrading the CPU, however the BIOS does not support it. I would have bought this without thinking twice if it could do Virtualization.
findedeal said: How does this HP laptop compare to this Levavo laptop other than bundle diff? $699 Costco HP dv6t & All In One Printer Bundle T6600 2.2GHZ Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD graphics (shared)
first thing i noticed
Novena
New Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 10:15a
ninjamiester said: Not for me because I wanted Virtualization support, which I can get by upgrading the CPU, however the BIOS does not support it. I would have bought this without thinking twice if it could do Virtualization.
If Lenovo BIOS doesn't support virtualization then it's definitely a dampener. Can this be fixed by firmware upgrade? If yes then, I am sure, sooner or later Lenovo will release it.
ninjamiester
New Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 10:56a
Novena said: ninjamiester said: Not for me because I wanted Virtualization support, which I can get by upgrading the CPU, however the BIOS does not support it. I would have bought this without thinking twice if it could do Virtualization.
If Lenovo BIOS doesn't support virtualization then it's definitely a dampener. Can this be fixed by firmware upgrade? If yes then, I am sure, sooner or later Lenovo will release it.
Unfortunately, I just do not forsee it as many are complaining on Lenovo forums about it. These complaints have been going on all year, I'll just have to wait sigh, really hoped this was the deal as it had every feature I wanted except for VT support.
JWangSDC2 said: How hard is it to cancel an order I made today? Also does Dell always charge 15% restocking fee? My friend ordered a Dell laptop 2 days ago and now he ordered this deal when I sent it to him.
Call Lenovo CS (866)428-4465, select option #0, have your order number ready, someone from India will help you cancel. I just terminated one of the two lappy's I ordered this morning, no mention of a restocking fee.
wksound
Senior Member
posted: Oct. 28, 2009 @ 11:54a
anyone gotten order confirmation email from Lenovo?
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