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    How are my customizations? And am I getting a good deal?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Gillatorby, Jul 1, 2011.

  1. Gillatorby

    Gillatorby Notebook Enthusiast

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    T420:

    Intel Core i5-2520M Processor (2.50GHz, 3MB L3)1
    Genuine Windows 7 Professional 6412
    14.0 HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
    NVIDIA NVS 4200M Graphics with Optimus Technology, 1GB DDR3 Memory
    2 GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (1 DIMM)8
    UltraNav with TrackPoint & touchpad plus Fingerprint reader
    128 GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA4
    DVD recordable multiburner5
    9 cell Li-Ion Battery - 55++60
    Bluetooth 3.0
    Intel Centrino Wireless-N 100010
    Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable65
    4177: 1 Year Depot Warranty - TopSeller
    3Yr Basic Warranty Extension
    Sleeve
    Speakers

    Price: $1,397.20 (before taxes/shipping)

    X220:

    Intel Core i5-2520M Processor (2.5GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)1
    Genuine Windows 7 Professional 6412
    12.5" Premium HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna
    Intel® HD Graphics 3000
    2 GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (1 DIMM)8
    Fingerprint Reader
    128 GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA4
    ThinkPad Battery 29++ (9 cell)60
    Bluetooth 3.0
    Intel Centrino Wireless-N 100010
    Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable65
    4286 : 1 Year Depot Warranty - TopSeller
    3Yr Basic Warranty Extension
    Sleeve
    Speakers

    Price: $1,326.50 (before taxes/shipping)
     
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  2. kirayamato26

    kirayamato26 Notebook Deity

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    Prices look high to me.
     
    kirayamato26, Jul 1, 2011
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    Gillatorby Notebook Enthusiast

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    So...should I wait out for another sale? I need the computer by early September.
     
    Gillatorby, Jul 1, 2011
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  4. bogatyr

    bogatyr Notebook Evangelist

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    Buy the SSD on your own and if you do the T420, look at the reviews for the Nvidia dGPU and compare them to the iGPU. There isn't a huge difference between them.
     
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  5. Gillatorby

    Gillatorby Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've considered purchasing the SSD on my own...but I'm not nearly technical enough to install it on my own :S
     
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    If you're in the US, those prices are far too high, even considering the SSD. Tips to lower price: if you are a student, try the student discount website. Buy the SSD separately and install it. Also, wait for the common coupons from Lenovo.
     
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    Those are the student prices, haha.

    Common coupons? Are they going to be better than the current JULY4TH coupon? And will they be out before early September?
     
    Gillatorby, Jul 1, 2011
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  8. Gillatorby

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    Oh and if you didn't notice...the 3 year basic warranty is also factored into the price.
     
    Gillatorby, Jul 1, 2011
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  9. bogatyr

    bogatyr Notebook Evangelist

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    You can save an extra 100 using the B&N site:

    T420:
    http://shoplenovo.i2.com/SEUILibrar...home=barnesnoblegold&affinity=barnesnoblegold

    I would still recommend dropping the dGPU and also going with Home over Pro unless you need specific features in Pro.
     
    bogatyr, Jul 1, 2011
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    Gillatorby, Jul 2, 2011
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