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    How do I get the best deal on a ThinkPad W-series?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Rich.Carpenter, Jan 14, 2009.

  1. Rich.Carpenter

    Rich.Carpenter Cranky Bastage

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    I've been watching for a few weeks, and I haven't seen any coupons available for the ThinkPad workstations (specifically the W700 series). Do they just not offer deals on that model?

    Additionally, how would one go about getting the best possible price on a W700ds? Any insight or tricks I should know about like calling instead of ordering online, mention a comparably equipped Dell that happens to be cheaper, etc.?
     
    Rich.Carpenter, Jan 14, 2009
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    alex1515 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have seen a few coupon codes in the past year for the Workstation models, there was a 20% one recently for canadaians. But I think you are right i rarely see coupons for the workstations.
     
    alex1515, Jan 14, 2009
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    MikesDell Notebook Evangelist

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    I've been doing the same thing (looking for percentage off coupons) except for the X300. The way I did it, was just google "Lenovo Laptop Coupons" and a list will appear with the most recent offerings of Lenovo coupons. I think as of now they have 30% off the X300, 4% cash back on the T500, etc.
     
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    you may try the lenovo outlet
     
    martinmach, Jan 15, 2009
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    jscarbro Newbie

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    These are in addition to the large savings that they allready offer on the site when you build an order?
     
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    I saw a 20% off just a couple weeks ago. The coupon said something like 20% off the W series, which includes the W700, but it didn't mention the W700 specifically. Doesn't matter though, since it will subtract off of the W700 as well. In fact I gave somebody the link and they used it successfully off of a W700. Check out my post here.
     
    The Fire Snake, Jan 15, 2009
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    natejosiah Notebook Geek

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    Is CPP only 15% off? I used that when ordering mine.
     
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    Ok Ive received a note telling that to really include the add. The add was Lenovos own. In some places it was 20% and in other places it was 5-20%. It is good until midnight tomorrow. It maybe found by clicking at
    the uic,the adds for lenovo. Perhaps USP48HOURSALE was the code number.

    Renee
     
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    I just saw a 15% off code for the R,T,X,Table and W series = USP48HOURSALE

    It is good through 1/16.
     
    The Fire Snake, Jan 15, 2009
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    Rich.Carpenter Cranky Bastage

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    I checked that a couple of days ago and there were zero workstation machines available. :(
     
    Rich.Carpenter, Jan 15, 2009
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    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    I just fixed it.

    Renee
     
    Renee, Jan 15, 2009
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    I know someone selling a brand new sealed in box fully loaded w500 if anyone lives in toronto and is interested just message me.
     
    arianjun, Jan 16, 2009
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