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posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 10:39a
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Same here as of today. So make that a double Woo Hoo!
BobF (Sep. 11, 2007 @ 4:14p)
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AND as of today 9/17, I have the check in hand.
mathfaster (Sep. 17, 2007 @ 5:00p)
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Got my check yesterday (September 17), too! Glad I got in on this deal-the laptop is more than adequate for what I neede... (more)
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I'm tempted to cancel my Dell 640m order (recent FW deal, shipping delayed until end of June) and go with this for my first laptop. Any guru's out there care to compare?
fentonpcrackshell
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 11:03a
not bad. R series are generally hugeified tho.
Netropy
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 11:04a
It's the older Pentium M and not dual core. Also low memory, small HD, and no DVD writer. That's about the going retail price for that machine, especially if you'd be upgrading any of that. I think you can do better with some of the newer laptops for about the same price.
All that said, I have one of these and it's not a bad machine. Think I paid about the same for mine probably 2 or 3 years ago (new, surplus stock w/ 3 year warranty). Still going and it's fine for basic day-to-day use.
Kjelstad
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 11:05a
cyberzenn said: 393 is the number left in stock, I believe.
I just watched it go from 392 to 390 so I would have to agree.
FattyMcWallets
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 11:06a
cyberzenn said: 393 is the number left in stock, I believe.
I called them and you are correct, thanks. 390 left right now
Im in 4 1.
thekid72
Broke Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 11:07a
More specs from the Lenovo site, for what appears to be the build....
Product: ThinkPad R52 1849-5SU [change]
Operating system: All [change]
Original description: P M 740(1.7GHz), 512MB RAM, 40GB 5400rpm HDD, 14.1in 1024x768 LCD, 64MB ATI Radeon X300, CD-RW/DVD, Intel 802.11bg wireless(MPCI), Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip, IEEE 1394, 6 cell Li-Ion batt, WinXP Pro
A couple heads-ups,
This is not a widescreen, and that's not bad - many people prefer the older traditional aspect ratio. The optical drive is an ultrabay item - so you could easily upgrade. Might accept a second battery - and if not, a 9 cell 7 amp battery is availble for extreme life. Might be Centrino certified with that processor and design for long battery life (I gather that from the 740 processor and the "CENT" at the end of the description. As far as I can tell, it has the keyboard light. Can't tell on the fingerprint reader.
Looks to me like this is a true business class, honest to goodness Thinkpad that you can't get at a discount store near you. At $499, it's a steal. Sure you can get a hotter processor and more features on a Sunday deal or a reburp, but this is in a different class.
Edit - IN FOR ONE!!!!!!
Ya know, I am tired of buying junk $399 and $499 specials that have every option except quality. They are cheap up front, they are fast up front, they look pretty with nice finishes and when I dump them because I don't like them, they resell well on FeeBay as a lightly used laptop. This is a different ballgame. 40GB is large enough of a hard drive, I don't HAVE to have a DVD burner, I don't want widescreen, I do want long battery life and I want something that I'll want to keep. I think I've got it.
Also unless there is an exemption with the outlet store, don't forget 6% FatCash back.
EbayExpert
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 11:19a
Measuring in at 12.4" x 10.4" x 1.35", with a weight starting at 5.8 pounds (our R52 sample weighed at 6.12 lbs), the IBM ThinkPad R series is a budget solution from IBM for the mainstream market. But keep in mind, this doesn't mean that it is a value solution. Rather the R series has been centered around a good "all-purpose" profile, with the typical flair for the business user. IBM doesn't do multimedia oriented designs in the same way Dell or HP do, so if you are looking for something of that nature; you should probably look elsewhere. The R series is better suited for the professional or general consumer that needs a well rounded notebook for occasional to frequent mobility. If you are constantly on the go though, look at the T or X series. And the G series is better left to those who need more power.
beatnik28
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 11:42a
OK, I'm in for one. Thanks to all for your input.
The deciding factor for me is that this is $200 less than the config I had of the D3ll 640m ($150 less after I bump up the RAM). It's not as powerful as the 640m, but it's good enough for my use, and most importantly, it is scheduled to ship tomorrow.
Now I'm off to find a deal on some PC2-4200 RAM...I assume the pre-installed 512K is 2x256K DIMMs?
deleted03311
Senior Member - 5K
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 11:42a
It doesn't seem to be discounted any even though it's on clearnce. The regular price is $499 and the clearance price is $499.
ddyourself
Thrifty Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 11:47a
Does R mean regret? just kidding
zmallhi
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 11:47a
Are these brand new, used, or refurbished?
yoshiseller
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 11:49a
Is there any way to upgrade this wifi to more than 802.11? Thanks.
Netropy
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 11:53a
thekid72 said: Ya know, I am tired of buying junk $399 and $499 specials that have every option except quality...
They are relatively well-built machines. I've dragged mine all over and back and (like all of the Thinkpads I've had) it's held up well to abuse. Basically, it's a T Series in a slightly more thick plastic case. But not a cheezy plastic case - no flex when typing, good metal hinges, etc. Nothing's cracked or broken as far as that goes on mine or on an older R40 that I had.
The only real problems that I've had with the R Series are with the fans. They run a LOT and as a result they eventually wear out. Don't die, but they'll start getting noisy, running off center, and clicking when they hit against the housing. Fairly easy to swap out and surplus parts are easy to find at good prices. Power adapters also tend to short out at the point where the more thin wire attaches to the block if you pull at them and let the twist as they tend to do.
You can swap a second battery into the bay but it adds weight, takes up the DVD/CD bay, and those usually are a lot more expensive than the standard batteries. Better for most people to just get a second standard battery. You can find the DVD writers, floppy, etc., that fit into the same bay. That's one good thing about the Thinkpads - there are tons of parts out there and you usually can find a decent deal on anything that you need.
ntddvltt said: Good fine OP. But,... how do we spell... o b s o l e t e?And how do we spell f i n d? LOL
thekid72
Broke Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 12:42p
yoshiseller said: Is there any way to upgrade this wifi to more than 802.11? Thanks.
What do you want, 802.12?
(hint, this has b/g)
thekid72
Broke Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 12:43p
zmallhi said: Are these brand new, used, or refurbished?
Noo (taking spelling tips from ntddvltt)
yoshiseller
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 1:05p
thekid72 said: yoshiseller said: Is there any way to upgrade this wifi to more than 802.11? Thanks.
What do you want, 802.12?
(hint, this has b/g)
so does this have 54mbps transfer or just 11 mbps? if 54, then i'll buy it!
PhDeez
Senior Member - 4K
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 1:20p
yoshiseller said: thekid72 said: yoshiseller said: Is there any way to upgrade this wifi to more than 802.11? Thanks.
What do you want, 802.12?
(hint, this has b/g)
so does this have 54mbps transfer or just 11 mbps? if 54, then i'll buy it!
g = 54m b = 11m
christopher
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 1:25p
12.1lbs , are they kidding?
yoshiseller
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 1:30p
Just purchased it. Any ideas on where to buy a good dvd burner for a good price? Thanks.
thekid72 said: More specs from the Lenovo site, for what appears to be the build....
Product: ThinkPad R52 1849-5SU [change]
Operating system: All [change]
Original description: P M 740(1.7GHz), 512MB RAM, 40GB 5400rpm HDD, 14.1in 1024x768 LCD, 64MB ATI Radeon X300, CD-RW/DVD, Intel 802.11bg wireless(MPCI), Modem(CDC), 1Gb Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip, IEEE 1394, 6 cell Li-Ion batt, WinXP Pro
A couple heads-ups,
This is not a widescreen, and that's not bad - many people prefer the older traditional aspect ratio. The optical drive is an ultrabay item - so you could easily upgrade. Might accept a second battery - and if not, a 9 cell 7 amp battery is availble for extreme life. Might be Centrino certified with that processor and design for long battery life (I gather that from the 740 processor and the "CENT" at the end of the description. As far as I can tell, it has the keyboard light. Can't tell on the fingerprint reader.
Looks to me like this is a true business class, honest to goodness Thinkpad that you can't get at a discount store near you. At $499, it's a steal. Sure you can get a hotter processor and more features on a Sunday deal or a reburp, but this is in a different class.
Edit - IN FOR ONE!!!!!!
Ya know, I am tired of buying junk $399 and $499 specials that have every option except quality. They are cheap up front, they are fast up front, they look pretty with nice finishes and when I dump them because I don't like them, they resell well on FeeBay as a lightly used laptop. This is a different ballgame. 40GB is large enough of a hard drive, I don't HAVE to have a DVD burner, I don't want widescreen, I do want long battery life and I want something that I'll want to keep. I think I've got it.
Also unless there is an exemption with the outlet store, don't forget 6% FatCash back.
thekid72
Broke Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 1:31p
Newegg has several external DVD burners for around $60 or so.
LiVeOrDiE
Senior Member - 2K
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 1:34p
thekid72 said: Question to self...
Why is it that people have to have gigabit ethernet and 54mbps wireless, when the source feed is nowhere near that spec?
INTRANET
MaxRC
Senior Member - 3K
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 1:39p
Coincidentally, I bumped into a R52 down stairs in the lab today at work. This is a hefty notebook - thick and heavy. And the screen touches the keys when closed, so it will develop key-haze down the road.
But at this price, those are awesome specs for a Thinkpad notebook PC.
Tempted, but no.
xnoodle
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 1:39p
thekid72 said: Question to self...
Why is it that people have to have gigabit ethernet and 54mbps wireless, when the source feed is nowhere near that spec?
Your pipe to the interwebzors may not be >50mbps, but there are plenty of broadband providers that are >11mpbs. As for gigE, that's more for intranet usage.
FattyMcWallets
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 1:57p
MaxRC said: Coincidentally, I bumped into a R52 down stairs in the lab today at work. This is a hefty notebook - thick and heavy. And the screen touches the keys when closed, so it will develop key-haze down the road.
But at this price, those are awesome specs for a Thinkpad notebook PC.
Tempted, but no.
I ordered 2 of these and never owned a laptop before. That is interesting about the possibility of key-haze.
What about a screen protecter like this? Would this be a wise purchase for my new laptops?
ymemuser
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 2:01p
What could be max HDD capacity? Is 100GB OK? Thanks
woodhead
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 2:22p
it should be brand new. A month ago I bought a T60 from the outlet for $949 and it was brand new with 3-year warranty.
baratometer
Ancient Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 2:43p
From the Lenovo pop-up spec sheet says 12.1 lbs!!!
Is that right??? The review from laptopmag says a more reasonalbe 5.8lbs.
Still trying to decide whether or not to pull the trigger on this or a comparable d3ll. I'm just using it for basic office stuff and internet.
Any comments on the screen? Is it good quality? That's the one thing I can stand is a flimy, low contrast screen...
paopaodog
New Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 3:24p
12.1lbs???
scare me...
FourthMonkey
Senior Member - 1K
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 3:27p
I've owned 4 thinkpads now and despite some problems with some of them (600 series battery issue, one screen died, USB ports on an A41P broke off) they are just rock solid hard workin' machines (all laptops have problems, thinkpads have good warranty coverage).
If I can verify the weight on this bad boy, I'm gonna pull the trigger. Brand new real honest to goodness ThinkpadŽ for less than 500 clams? Oh yeah baby, count me in!
-m:Dnkey-
Netropy
Senior Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 3:39p
12 lbs must be the shipping weight. No way it's that heavy alone. More like 6 lbs. as in the OP. It's a little heavier than the T but not a lot.
Tomasas
Member
posted: Jun. 12, 2007 @ 3:49p
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santacows
Ancient Member
posted: Sep. 18, 2007 @ 10:15p
Got my check yesterday (September 17), too! Glad I got in on this deal-the laptop is more than adequate for what I needed it to do.
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