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    Current Lenovo sale: good price for T420?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by garsh0p, Aug 5, 2011.

  1. garsh0p

    garsh0p Notebook Guru

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    The current sale is 10% off and tax-free for the T420. Is this a good deal or should I wait to purchase it? Thanks!
     
    garsh0p, Aug 5, 2011
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    redevils89 Notebook Consultant

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    If you have a laptop already and can wait more, then I'd say wait.
    They're going to have better deals, and I've seen much better(also, there's Labor day in a month).

    PC vendors tend to have seasonal fluctuations. During the back-to-school season, which is before September, they want to put out "good-looking" deals, such as the one you mentioned. However, why would they forego of profits during their peak seasons?

    IMO, the current sale of meager 10% is just "for show." The real deal comes when there is low demand, and that's when you should buy.

    I'm no economist, and I may be totally off. But regardless, there will be a much better deal around the corner.
     
    redevils89, Aug 5, 2011
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    10% is basically a permanent Lenovo sale. The no-tax is a nice extra and short of education discount or EPP you probably won't see a huge additional discount int he next few months IMO. Does it include free shipping? Run the actual price and config past us here and we'll give you a verdict :D

    Like all manufacturers, Lenovo constantly tweaks where the money saving offers come from -- straight sales, tax off, free upgrades, etc. so the overall discounts are usually more or less constant in my experience.
     
    pipspeak, Aug 5, 2011
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    I was curious about that. The regular prices seem really high, and I don't think they would sell too much at those prices.
     
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  5. garsh0p

    garsh0p Notebook Guru

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    Nevermind, tax free doesn't apply to Texas. Anyway, here are the specs and the total price shipped.

    ThinkPad T420 - 1 Yr Depot Topseller Warranty
    Intel Core i5-2520M Processor (2.50GHz, 3MB L3)
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64
    14.0 HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
    NVIDIA NVS 4200M Graphics with Optimus Technology, 1GB DDR3 Memory
    4 GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (1 DIMM)
    UltraNav with TrackPoint & touchpad
    320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
    DVD recordable multiburner
    9 cell Li-Ion Battery - 55++
    Bluetooth 3.0
    ThinkPad b/g/n
    Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable
    4177: 1 Year Depot Warranty - TopSeller

    Estimated total: $1,042.30
     
    garsh0p, Aug 5, 2011
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  6. kirayamato26

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    That price is quite high. It should be more like $900-ish.
     
    kirayamato26, Aug 5, 2011
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    garsh0p Notebook Guru

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    I guess I'll hold off then. I'm not in desperate need of a new laptop. Thanks!
     
    garsh0p, Aug 5, 2011
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    sr1650nx Notebook Consultant

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    I purchased what you have (except I had 2 GB of RAM and a camera instead) for 930 after tax. So your price is a bit high. However, I used a mastercard coupon that was a really good deal (now expired)- I haven't seen prices go that low before. But mid 900's is a very reasonable price for your type of configuration.
     
    sr1650nx, Aug 6, 2011
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    in_george Newbie

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    Hi garsh0p,

    I would suggest you register on MasterCard Marketplace to gain access to the Lenovo Corporate Perks Exclusive Offer site for even better pricing.

    I managed to get the price of US$817.78 (before taxes) with your config below after applying the THINKSAVINGS coupon.

    Also, recommended to upgrade the WiFi to either the Intel Wireless-N 1000 or Advanced-N 6205.

     
    in_george, Aug 6, 2011
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    garsh0p Notebook Guru

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    I signed up for MasterCard Marketplace but I don't quite see the deal you're talking about. Can you possibly link me it? Thanks.
     
    garsh0p, Aug 6, 2011
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  11. sr1650nx

    sr1650nx Notebook Consultant

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    That was the one I used 2 weeks ago. Unfortunately, it has expired.
     
    sr1650nx, Aug 6, 2011
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    I used this link and got the following which I think it's a good deal. not as good as the 20% off DELL latitude in dell outlet store but I missed that one so I ordered this one:
    T420i, i5-2410m, 4gbx1, 320gb 7200rpm, intel hd 3000, hd+ 1600x900, webcam, bluetooth, etc. for $687
     
    mangos47, Aug 6, 2011
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    garsh0p Notebook Guru

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    nice, i used that link and got it down to $817.78 before tax. thanks!
     
    garsh0p, Aug 6, 2011
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  14. mangos47

    mangos47 Notebook Consultant

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    1042=>817, not bad :)
     
    mangos47, Aug 7, 2011
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    garsh0p Notebook Guru

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    yup, i went ahead and ordered it. thanks again everyone for the help!
     
    garsh0p, Aug 7, 2011
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    Glad you found it!

     
    in_george, Aug 7, 2011
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    Here's what I ordered for $820, after agonizing over and finally cancelling a more-expensive X220 order:

    ThinkPad T420
    Intel Core i5-2410M Processor
    Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
    14.0 HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
    Intel HD 3000 graphics
    4 GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (1 DIMM)
    UltraNav with TrackPoint & touchpad
    320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
    DVD recordable multiburner
    9 cell Li-Ion Battery - 55++
    Intel Centrino N1000
    3 year on-site warranty

    Now I'm just waiting for it and my 80 GB Intel 310 mSATA SSD to arrive. :)
     
    Iucounu, Aug 8, 2011
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