Instructions: www.lenovo.com/cpp Code: familyandfriends Click on EXCLUSIVE SAVINGS ON RIGHT Configure your laptop if you need it to be fancy or want extra, powerful features.
But if you go with base configuration, then price in cart with free webcam for limited time and free 250GB HDD upgrade will be $620.xx
At checkout use coupon: [COUPON=160]USESAVETHINK[/COUPON] that will knock off another #37.xx and the total will fall to $583.xx. Free shipping to anywhere in USA 48. Obviously you need to pay taxes.
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posted: Aug. 2, 2009 @ 9:31p
zylorian
Member
posted: Aug. 2, 2009 @ 10:39p
I would upgrade the OS to get Windows 7 when that comes out... $41.65 for cheapest upgrade that gets you win 7.
linbed
Member
posted: Aug. 2, 2009 @ 11:30p
Also, don't forget free upgrade to 250 Gb hard drive too...160 is selected by default
leonxf
New Member
posted: Aug. 3, 2009 @ 4:47a
I am in for a T500 $961.80 before tax and coupon
Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8700 (2.53GHz 1066MHz 3MBL2)1 Genuine Windows XP Professional (preinstalled via downgrade rights in Windows Vista Business)12 15.4 WXGA TFT, w/ CCFL Backlight Intel Graphics Media Accelerator x4500HD with vPro 3 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)8 UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) with Fingerprint Reader 250 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm4 CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 24X/24X/24X/8X Max, Ultrabay Slim (Serial ATA)5 Integrated Bluetooth PAN Intel WiFi Link 5100 (AGN) with My WiFi Technology10 Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable65 9 cell Li-Ion Battery60 2242: 1 Year Depot Warranty - TopSeller7
Too bad we can't buy a bunch of Kellog's cereal products, chock full of sugar, and get another $75 off like Dell--who the hell comes up with this stuff, anyway?
Thanks, OP!
jacksheng
New Member
posted: Aug. 3, 2009 @ 3:36p
in for t400
ThinkPad T400 - 1 Yr Depot Warranty $731.00 (tax included)
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MBL2) 25W1 Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic12 14.1 WXGA TFT, w/ LED Backlight, Camera Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with vPro 2 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)8 UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) 250 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm4 DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim (Serial ATA)5 No Bluetooth Intel WiFi Link 5100 (AGN) with My WiFi Technology10 Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable 4 cell Li-Ion Battery60 7417: 1 Year Depot Warranty - TopSeller7
steve0irrific
Dismembered Member
posted: Aug. 3, 2009 @ 4:02p
I think this deal is good for being able to customize. But if you are looking for a basic with webcam and 250G HDD, you can get the Lenovo G550 - 29582CU for 399 plus free ship. link: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/942259?highlight_key=y&keyword1=G550. or search for G550.
steve0irrific said: I think this deal is good for being able to customize. But if you are looking for a basic with webcam and 250G HDD, you can get the Lenovo G550 - 29582CU for 399 plus free ship. link: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/942259?highlight_key=y&keyword1=G550. or search for G550.
you really shouldnt compare a thinkpad with a generic Lenovo laptop; its like comparing a BMW to a Hyundai =P
Porsche576
Senior Member
posted: Aug. 3, 2009 @ 6:16p
Can you tell the difference b/w a 7200 rpm and a 5400 rpm HD if you are only using the laptop for microsoft office and web surfing? thanks
aweslick
New Member
posted: Aug. 3, 2009 @ 9:34p
I would advise staying away from the T400 model. A company I support just issued out hundreds of these laptops and had many hardware issues. If you like go with the IBM look for a diffrent model such as the T-61 or newer.
jeffH70
Broke Member
posted: Aug. 3, 2009 @ 10:42p
aweslick said: I would advise staying away from the T400 model. A company I support just issued out hundreds of these laptops and had many hardware issues. If you like go with the IBM look for a diffrent model such as the T-61 or newer.
You do know that T400 IS the newer model for the T61 right?
chuanlau
Member
posted: Aug. 3, 2009 @ 10:57p
Out dated IT support? Come on, T400 has come out for a long time, T400s come out too. What kind of support you provide?
I think still not bad if most of us are already willing to pay between $500 and $600 for cheaper brands.
chemnerd2003
New Member
posted: Aug. 4, 2009 @ 1:26a
Porsche576 said: Can you tell the difference b/w a 7200 rpm and a 5400 rpm HD if you are only using the laptop for microsoft office and web surfing? thanks
Honestly, no. It does make a difference but for the majority of tasks it won't be a big deal. In the end what minimal improvement in speed you might notice would be offset by the possible noise and decrease in power (faster drives consume more power, if only by a fraction - in most cases anyhow).
You also get a free (well, a penny) privacy filter with the purchase of a T400 or T500. Fortunately, that one is selected by default.
Pretty stupid that they do not auto-select the 250gb and webcam upgrades. I just ordered my son a T500 with the discrete graphics.
kbomb84
Member
posted: Aug. 5, 2009 @ 2:51p
Porsche576 said: Can you tell the difference b/w a 7200 rpm and a 5400 rpm HD if you are only using the laptop for microsoft office and web surfing? thanks
I think so, because it's the smaller things that always seem to make the laptop feel "sluggish." Copying files over to watch movies, downloading and transferring, and even the occasional game or so (even if you don't plan on using it to game, you might find yourself doing it once in a while!) makes the difference noticeable. If the price premium is more than $20-30, I wouldn't do it (or if the space difference for the same price is 100 gigs or so, i also wouldn't do it), but it makes a difference.
Unfortunately, the price difference is higher than that. It's $157 to upgrade from the 5400rpm 250gb drive to a 7200rpm 320gb drive (and that is $40 more than the 5400rpm 320gb model).
kbomb84
Member
posted: Aug. 10, 2009 @ 1:49p
billrubin said: Unfortunately, the price difference is higher than that. It's $157 to upgrade from the 5400rpm 250gb drive to a 7200rpm 320gb drive (and that is $40 more than the 5400rpm 320gb model).
Yikes, I would not do that upgrade then. It'd be way cheaper (and very easy) to do it on your own. Buy the drive (the 500gb scorpio blue from WD is a great drive) and install it on your own. It can be found for about $100.
Yes, it appears the HDD pricing is still based on the 160gb default, not the free upgrade to 250gb.
Meanwhile I got a shipping notice last week, 2 days after ordering, which I thought was quite impressive. I did not see a tracking # online so I decided to call. I was told that it was the privacy filter which had shipped, the Thinkpad was still waiting. I asked how long it would be (since the original ship date was 8/17) and the rep put me on hold and checked with production and came back and said something about 15 business days. Given that I was told 11 when I placed the order (and I need it then), I *hope* that is not correct!
No, the load time off a cold boot of ms word or an internet browser might be a second slower if that. But you wouldn't even be able to tell a difference unless you were doing hard drive intensive activities like transfering/accessing large files. Also, higher density platters have shorter seek times.. So a 320 gb 5200 rpm drive would probably perform the same as a 120gb 7200 rpm drive.
FBO1
New Member
posted: Sep. 15, 2009 @ 9:06p
musingminstrel said: I guess the deal is dead? I was trying this for T500 but it said: " Coupon not valid for current shopping cart."
try USESAVET5 or USESAVET10 if your config is over $999
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