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    Huge Canadian X60 deal?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by coriolis, Nov 27, 2006.

  1. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Not too keen on Lenovo's prices around here but stumbled upon this:

    Lenovo ThinkPad X60 Notebook

    * Intel Core Duo processor T2400 1.83GHz
    * Genuine Windows XP Professional Edition
    * 512MB RAM
    * 80GB 5400rpm Hard Drive
    * 12.1" XGA TFT
    * CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
    * 802.11 a/b/g WiFi wireless
    * X6 UltraBase Docking Station
    * Integrated Fingerprint Reader

    Includes:

    * CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
    * X6 UltraBase Docking Station

    17068DU Was $2,749.00 Now $1,499.00

    Not to mention free shipping and a 3 year warranty!


    http://caipsgws001.can.ibm.com/stor...&bannerkey=0&ca=trunkloadsaleflash&aud=LENOVO
     
    coriolis, Nov 27, 2006
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  2. cwf

    cwf Notebook Enthusiast

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    Good find!

    Are there other models available through this "Trunkload Sale"?
     
    cwf, Nov 27, 2006
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  3. Momo26

    Momo26 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Looks like just that machine, today atleast. On the Home Page > Special Offers > Trunkload Mini Cooper across the screen > X60 - only machine shown.
     
    Momo26, Nov 27, 2006
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  4. bran

    bran Notebook Consultant

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    quick question: is X60 at the same level of sturdiness as T60?
    and: is X60 keyboard as good as T60?
     
    bran, Nov 28, 2006
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  5. bran

    bran Notebook Consultant

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    max RAM is specified to be 2G, yet on X60 ibm page it says 4G select models!?
    is this model with magnesium-alloy roll cage and with a shock-mounted hard drive?
     
    bran, Nov 28, 2006
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  6. SkiBunny

    SkiBunny Notebook Deity

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    yes yes yes no yes
    Haven't you bought yours yet?
     
    SkiBunny, Nov 28, 2006
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  7. bran

    bran Notebook Consultant

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    no, I almost bought used t30 but the payment via paypal/ebay didn't go smoothly.
    no firm decision yet re laptop..
     
    bran, Nov 28, 2006
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