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    Help with thinkpad purchase. Sale ends in 1 hour.

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by stringer45, Mar 21, 2008.

  1. stringer45

    stringer45 Newbie

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    Hi,

    I was looking around for a laptop. I always wanted a thinkpad so here I am. This is my first laptop so I know very little.

    Here is my cart. I understand the sale ends in an hour. Is this a good deal?

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T9300 (2.5GHz 800MHz 6MBL2)
    Genuine Windows Vista Business 64
    15.4" WSXGA+,Camera,BT
    nVIDIA Quadro NVS 140M, PC Card/ PCIe
    1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
    UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) with Finger Print Reader
    160GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
    DVD Recordable 8x Max Ultrabay Enhanced
    Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (supporting Centrino Pro)
    Integrated Bluetooth PAN
    9 cell Li-Ion Battery
    8918: 1Year Express Warranty

    Subtotal: $ 1,697.00

    Sale Price: $ 1,272.75

    eCoupon: Apply


    Note: The eCoupon code is case sensitive


    [USPMARCHSAVINGS] -$ 190.91
    [email protected]

    Estimated total: $ 1,081.84*
    Total savings $ 615.16


    What do you think? Good deal or no?

    Also, should I get the "smart card" option? Is this 140m decent? Vista business 64 a good idea? Tell me what you think, but plz hurry. :) :)
     
    stringer45, Mar 21, 2008
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  2. QuinnK

    QuinnK Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sounds great... assume you're going to add some after-market memory.

    Quinn
     
    QuinnK, Mar 21, 2008
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    ra990 Notebook Consultant

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    looks good to me
     
    ra990, Mar 21, 2008
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  4. stringer45

    stringer45 Newbie

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    thanks yes i was gonna get 4 gig of corsair i suppose.

    is the 140m an ok card? is it a direct x 10 card? how much better than x3100?

    any ideas on this smart card thing? or if vista business 64 is a good idea? i really wanted to be able to use all 4 gigs of ram.

    thanks!
     
    stringer45, Mar 21, 2008
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  5. Mtnbiker

    Mtnbiker Notebook Consultant

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    That's a good price... did you go through the Visa site for the additional discount?
     
    Mtnbiker, Mar 21, 2008
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  6. stringer45

    stringer45 Newbie

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    also, is there any glaring reason not to buy a laptop right now? like they are going to start throwing quads in these the moment i confirm checkout or something.
     
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    stringer45 Newbie

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    no just the regular site where there is a sale. and the coupon code USPMARCHSAVINGS
     
    stringer45, Mar 21, 2008
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  8. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    No worries there. Mobile quadcores won't be out till Q3 or so this year.
     
    dtwn, Mar 21, 2008
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  9. Mtnbiker

    Mtnbiker Notebook Consultant

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    [Courtesy of webdtc]
    If you're in the US and can use a Visa card, try this site:

    http://shoplenovo.i2.com/SEUILibrary/controller/Lenovo:EnterStdAffinity?affinity=visacardholders&ConfigContext=StdAffinityPortal

    Sometimes you can enter a code, too... I used USXTRIPLESAVINGS, but it may no longer be valid. Just another option, if it doesn't save you more money, at least you exhausted your options!
     
    Mtnbiker, Mar 21, 2008
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    stringer45 Newbie

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    thanks for that link. it comes out about the same, 7 dollars more. but i can get cashback 8% thru fatwallet.

    does any1 hold the answer to this smartcard enigma?

    no1 have business 64 or an opinion of it?

    :D
     
    stringer45, Mar 21, 2008
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  11. knightingmagic

    knightingmagic Notebook Deity

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    Smartcards are those credit cards with chips on them. If you're wondering why you'd need a reader, you don't need one.

    The 3 year mail-in warranty's only $100. You might want to consider it.
     
    knightingmagic, Mar 21, 2008
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