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    Buying a T410s

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dreamwonder, Mar 1, 2011.

  1. dreamwonder

    dreamwonder Notebook Consultant

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    Thinking of picking up a T410s on ebay for $1200. Can someone please tell me if this is a good price. Decided to go with the 1440x900 resolution rather then waiting for the T420 with 1600x900.

    After owning a number of Macbook Pros, Alienware (m17x, m15x), I realize at the end of the day, I just want to type on a Thinkpad for non leisure (work) stuff. That keyboard and trackpoint is a epic exprience. Epic engouh for me to deal with the poor screen. I really wish Lenovo will listen to there customers and give better screen options.

    Spec: TopSeller 2904-HDU
    Core i5 560M / 2.66 GHz - vPro - RAM 4 GB - HDD 128 GB SSD - DVD-Writer - Quadro NVS 3100M / HD Graphics - 3G Upgradable - Gigabit Ethernet - WLAN : 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 - TPM - fingerprint reader - Windows 7 Pro 64-bit - 14.1" Widescreen LED backlight TFT 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ) - camera - TopSeller - Microsoft Office 2010 Preloaded
    Free ship, no tax and 3 year warranty.

    Thanks
     
    dreamwonder, Mar 1, 2011
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  2. anodize

    anodize Notebook Deity

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    Is it brand new? Looks good to me assuming you don't gotta pay tax.
     
    anodize, Mar 1, 2011
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  3. dreamwonder

    dreamwonder Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, its brand new. And comes with 3 years of warranty. No tax.
     
    dreamwonder, Mar 1, 2011
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    wulaishishui Newbie

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    I have the same question. I think its worth if it's new, esp compared with official price, see this page , it costs more than $1500
     
    wulaishishui, Mar 1, 2011
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  5. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Standard warranty only? On site service? Accidental damage?

    Looks good, T410s can get quite pricey.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Mar 1, 2011
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  6. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    Is this a machine with optimus technology or just regular nvidia gpu.
     
    lead_org, Mar 1, 2011
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  7. dreamwonder

    dreamwonder Notebook Consultant

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    Its a TopSeller (pre-configed) model. It has the Optimus with the Nivida 3100m. I am guessing this is just the basic 3 year mail in warranty with no accidiental coverage. I could be wrong. Guys know if I can buy the accidental later on as a add-on?

    Thanks,
     
    dreamwonder, Mar 1, 2011
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  8. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    You can always check up the warranty on Lenovo's website. I don't know whether or not you can add accidental damage later on.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Mar 1, 2011
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  9. princealyy

    princealyy Notebook Evangelist

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    I just got a t410s from the lenovo refurb sale... and I have to say it is AWESOME ...
     
    princealyy, Mar 1, 2011
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  10. dreamwonder

    dreamwonder Notebook Consultant

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    What's the spec and price if you don't mind me asking.
     
    dreamwonder, Mar 1, 2011
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  11. jimbob83

    jimbob83 Notebook Evangelist

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    Free ship, no tax & 3 year warranty -- looks good to me assuming the seller is reliable. I paid about that much (total was more after tax) for a similar configuration (except 2GB ram and 1 year warranty).

    As for the "poor screen," I disagree. Mine has a very decent screen with excellent brightness and good viewing angles. Contrast is fine. I haven't tried photo editing on it, but where it might be weak is in colour rendition -- just looking at the standard "Think" wallpaper I can see some dithering in the lower part of the screen.
     
    jimbob83, Mar 2, 2011
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  12. princealyy

    princealyy Notebook Evangelist

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    princealyy, Mar 2, 2011
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  13. vinuneuro

    vinuneuro Notebook Virtuoso

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    That's a pretty decent price at $1200 once you figure in the graphics, 128gb SSD and 3yr warranty.
     
    vinuneuro, Mar 2, 2011
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  14. princealyy

    princealyy Notebook Evangelist

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    I have to agree I think the price of $1200 is better than the price I paid since I am going to be spending 250 on an SSD... and still yours will be better with the warranty and the fact that it is NEW
     
    princealyy, Mar 2, 2011
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  15. princealyy

    princealyy Notebook Evangelist

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    Just wondering, but did you buy the laptop, I went to ebay to look it up and there is no laptop near that price, I hope you got it... it is a great deal
     
    princealyy, Mar 2, 2011
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  16. dreamwonder

    dreamwonder Notebook Consultant

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    There was 3 listings for it at the $1200 price. I got one of them. I think its all gone now. Its gonna be here tommorrow so pretty excited.
     
    dreamwonder, Mar 3, 2011
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