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    Canada's T420s is 200 bucks cheaper than US...

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by dave_sean, Jun 10, 2012.

  1. dave_sean

    dave_sean Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't get it...

    For example:

    Intel Core i5-3320M Processor (3M Cache, 2.60GHz)
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
    14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
    Core i5-3320M Processor (3M Cache, 2.60 GHz) with Intel HD Graphics 4000
    4 GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (1 DIMM)
    UltraNav without FingerPrint Reader
    500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
    DVD Recordable
    6 Cell Lithium Battery T81+
    Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 (2x2 BGN)
    Mobile Broadband upgradable
    1 Year Depot/Express Warranty

    Canada's official website provides price at $914 but US is $1174

    They also could have 25% discount on the price from official website.


    One more strange thing is T430s in Canada provides 65w adapter but US do not have that option.


    why the price has a huge difference....
     
    dave_sean, Jun 10, 2012
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  2. dave_sean

    dave_sean Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there someone help me to change the title? It should be T430s...not 420s..
     
    dave_sean, Jun 10, 2012
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    danishh Notebook Consultant

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    and here i am buying my x230t from the US Site and picking it up from a friend there (i'll save ~450 bucks after considering taxes).
     
    danishh, Jun 10, 2012
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    dave_sean Notebook Enthusiast

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    The X series are almost the same on both sides, why there is still $450 difference?

    T series has a big difference.
     
    dave_sean, Jun 10, 2012
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    Lots of oddities on the Canadian site. If you choose the base nvidia unit to customize, you can bump up the processor to the 3320M for an extra $55, but then lets you remove the nvidia graphics which saves you $330. With coupons you can push the price to under $800 before tax.

    Also for those who were not aware the same thing happened to the x220 2-3 weeks ago. By downgrading a loaded i7 unit you could get a base i5 wiht IPS for $350-$500 depending on your config. Some units did ship but most got cancelled.
     
    Teslacoil, Jun 10, 2012
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    danishh Notebook Consultant

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    discounts, eg usxsavings2012 which via mastercard marketplace or barnes and noble gold gets you over 20% off.

    and taxes, which are much higher in canada.
     
    danishh, Jun 10, 2012
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    :) My friend in Canada use the "caxsavings2012" for the same 25% off, his T430s is $180 cheaper than me, good for him...
     
    dave_sean, Jun 11, 2012
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