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    [DEAD] New T520, DOS, $520, T420 $496 @ Lenovo.com

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by talin, Jul 18, 2011.

  1. talin

    talin Notebook Prophet

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    I just noticed at Lenovo.com, if you configure a T520 with DOS, the base system is $520 with a coupon code.

    Lenovo - ThinkPad laptops with DOS

    Go to T520, and it says
    which brings the price down to $520. If you configure the T420, it is $496. Enjoy!
    It is a friggin' steal, I really wish I had the money! :cry:
     
    talin, Jul 18, 2011
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  2. MidnightSun

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    Typically, the eCoupons didn't apply to the DOS-only models, negating any price difference. Seeing as this code works, though, it's a steal for those with the OS already :)
     
    MidnightSun, Jul 18, 2011
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    Just tried it. The coupon didn't work. Guess Lenovo remove it from the DOS laptops. :(
     
    chumanji9, Jul 18, 2011
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  4. talin

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    I just checked and you're right. Sorry about that. :( I guess Lenovo does read these boards. :rolleyes: :D
     
    talin, Jul 18, 2011
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    LOL. I like it. First page up front and center "What is DOS?"

    I guess the younger crowd probably doesn't have a clue! Too bad the coupon code doesn't work.

    But why not just sell it without an OS?
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 18, 2011
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  6. talin

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    It's not hard to format c: :p
     
    talin, Jul 18, 2011
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    Just brings back bad flashbacks of emm386 and trying to get as close to 640KB of space for DOS as you could. Pushing everything into the UMA as you could. I think I actually got it to 638KB with mouse and CD-ROM driver.
     
    HTWingNut, Jul 18, 2011
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    It's still at $620 although $496 would have been much better. I would have bought one at that price. :)
     
    Rodster, Aug 1, 2011
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    linuxwanabe, Aug 5, 2011
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