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    Discounts on Thinkpads?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Peon, Feb 2, 2013.

  1. Peon

    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    What are some good ways to get discounts on Thinkpads? The one I used to use is now gone :(
     
    Peon, Feb 2, 2013
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  2. hotsauce

    hotsauce Notebook Evangelist

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    Barnes and Noble Gold (google) is the best way usually.
     
    hotsauce, Feb 2, 2013
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    I agree.

    But even that discount can often range from very good to mehhh.

    You can also try camping the Outlet; occasionally they have really good deals there, but those obviously seem to go really fast.
     
    Commander Wolf, Feb 2, 2013
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  4. Peon

    Peon Notebook Virtuoso

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    Is this discount available to everyone, or is it for academia only, as the page seems to imply?
     
    Peon, Feb 2, 2013
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  5. MidnightSun

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    Works for everyone.
     
    MidnightSun, Feb 2, 2013
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  6. Jarhead

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    Works for everyone. I also combined the 10% email promotion as well as some on-the-phone haggling for my W520 when I bought it (total: 25% off, or a few pennies over $500).
     
    Jarhead, Feb 2, 2013
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  7. LanEvo101

    LanEvo101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What specs?
     
    LanEvo101, Feb 2, 2013
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  8. Jarhead

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    They're in my sig :p

    i7-2720QM
    1080p
    Quadro 2000M
    4GB RAM (I upgraded later)
    500GB HDD (ditto)
    3yr TPP + onsite

    Was $2167 on Lenovo's online configurator, and I haggled it down to $1665.
     
    Jarhead, Feb 2, 2013
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  9. San1111

    San1111 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I bought ThinkPad T530 for 1080 refurbished with following specs from outlet for 1080$ shipped.
    IMO Don't go for new laptop , buy a refurbished one. ( it will save you some money and you get the better specs)
    I really liked my new laptop.

    Model Highlights
    Part number: 2359CTR
    Condition
    Refurbished
    Processor
    Intel® Core™ i7-3720QM Processor (6M Cache, 2.60 GHz)( )
    Operating system
    Windows 7 Professional 64 - English
    Graphics
    NVIDIA NVS 5400M Optimus Graphics
    Memory
    8 GB PC3-12800 DDR3 SDRAM 1600MHz SODIMM Memory
    Display
    15.6" FHD (1920 X 1080) LED Backlight w/ 720p HD Camera"
    Pointing device
    UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
    Hard Drive
    180GB SATA 2.5" Solid State Drive
    Optical Drive
    No Optical Included - 500 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm with Bay Adapter
    Battery
    9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (Up to 11.3 Hours Run Time)
    Network Card
    Intel® Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (3x3 AGN)
    Bluetooth
    Bluetooth
    WWAN
    Integrated Wireless Wide Area Network upgradable
    Finger Print Reader
    No Fingerprint Reader
    Warranty
    1 Year Standard Depot Warranty + 3 year
    Form Factor
    Laptop - Black
     
    San1111, Feb 3, 2013
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  10. MidnightSun

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    True most of the time, except during some very nice sales on the Lenovo B&N Gold site. During some of those sales, the price for a new Thinkpad is actually less than that of an equivalent outlet machine.
     
    MidnightSun, Feb 3, 2013
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