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    Back in the Thinkpad club

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Mu Zeta, Nov 30, 2009.

  1. Mu Zeta

    Mu Zeta Notebook Geek

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    Today I saw that Lenovo has a 20% discount on the T400 so I nabbed one. I think I did pretty good for $680 before tax. I remember paying almost 2 grand for my T40. I was thinking about waiting for the T410 but it will probably be much more expensive and I dislike the lower resolution on their screens.

    Windows 7 Home Premium
    14" wxga+ LED
    Core 2 Duo 2.4ghz
    160gig 7200rpm HD
    4 gigs RAM
    6 cell battery
     
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  2. BaldwinHillsTrojan

    BaldwinHillsTrojan Notebook Evangelist

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    nice deal.
     
    BaldwinHillsTrojan, Nov 30, 2009
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    hceuterpe Notebook Evangelist

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    Back in? The T40 is pretty old school (I own a Dell D600, model generation newer and I find that old school). What did you have before your very recent purchase?
     
    hceuterpe, Nov 30, 2009
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  4. Thaenatos

    Thaenatos Zero Cool

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    Welcome back!
     
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    Needmore4less Notebook aficionado

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    Thinking in pulling the trigger today for a T400 as well.

    Welcome back, enjoy your new lappy!
     
    Needmore4less, Nov 30, 2009
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  6. Needmore4less

    Needmore4less Notebook aficionado

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    The servers are crashed!
     
    Needmore4less, Nov 30, 2009
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  7. stupidcha

    stupidcha Notebook Consultant

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    Called up Lenovo and both their phone and online sales are having trouble. The Cyber Monday deals are extended to until Tuesday midnight. I'm going to totally snatch a T400 tomm!
     
    stupidcha, Nov 30, 2009
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  8. chelet

    chelet Notebook Deity

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    So that's what happened. I thought it was just me.
    Any idea whether the 20% off coupon for the T400 at
    http://www.notebookreview.com/coupons/
    will still be good?
     
    chelet, Nov 30, 2009
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  9. stupidcha

    stupidcha Notebook Consultant

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    20% should work tomm. as well. if not I'm going to wait til the holiday coupons come out.
     
    stupidcha, Nov 30, 2009
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  10. thisway

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    Thanks much for the info - I thought it was me.
     
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  11. stupidcha

    stupidcha Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry to say the site is still not working properly...
    If this continues I'm going to waiting til after Christmas...
     
    stupidcha, Dec 1, 2009
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  12. Elle DoubleYou

    Elle DoubleYou Newbie

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    I have been trying to decide between this laptop and a Sony Vaio. I was ready to jump on the 20% all day yesterday, but couldn't get through the purchasing process (website crash). I was so excited that Lenovo had decided to extend the sale, however when I went to check out this morning it says the coupon is no longer valid! UGH! It looks like they even posted a new coupon code, but that does not work either.
     
    Elle DoubleYou, Dec 1, 2009
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  13. Needmore4less

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    Hi Elle, have you considered the Bing cashback route?

    I have checked the new lenovo coupon, USPTHINKHOLIDAY and it's working, but only gives you 15% off.

    I went ahead and buy a T400 from the outlet store.

    Here's the config:

    Intel C2D T8700 (2.54GHz), 14.1" WXGA with webcam (I guess CCFL backlight), 3GB DDR3 RAM, 160GB 7200rpm HDD, bluetooth, intel 5300 wireless card, 9 cell battery, DVD burner, all for $700. Not a bad deal since is a "new" unit, not refurbished/redistributed.
     
    Needmore4less, Dec 1, 2009
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  14. chelet

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    It looks like I'm going to have to wait.
    I can't even get their site to work.
     
    chelet, Dec 1, 2009
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  15. stupidcha

    stupidcha Notebook Consultant

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    Lenovo site is back up and fully working

    Just saved my quote for a T400 using CPP + the 20% off giving me a grand total off of 28%

    If you're going to order today, I'd suggest you do it right now!
     
    stupidcha, Dec 1, 2009
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  16. intel21

    intel21 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Are we only allowed to enter 1 coupon code?
    I'm at the Canadian site, and I only seem to be able to enter the CAPTSERIESHOTDEAL they have on the site. Can't seem to enter the USPTHINKHOLIDAY.

    Also what's the purpose/advantage of converting to price quote and showing it to a customer rep. ?
     
    intel21, Dec 1, 2009
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  17. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    CAPHOLIDAYGUIDE should also get you something... I just see it on lenovo's website... not sure what it does...
     
    yuio, Dec 1, 2009
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    You can only use one coupon code at a time. Also coupon codes are regional so Canadian codes and American codes will not work for each other.
     
    stupidcha, Dec 2, 2009
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