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    ThinkPads @ OfficeDepot

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by ZaZ, Nov 3, 2005.

  1. ZaZ

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    ZaZ, Nov 3, 2005
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  2. Brian

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    Just saw this too. I consider this fantastic news for the market. I don't think the statment is quite right about pricing though. They make it sound like the notebooks will be 50% off, which they won't be. Anyway, this is great for Lenovo and buyers alike.
     
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Thanks - I'm going to go check them out! I've never had any real hands-on experience with a TP...

    Yeah - 50% price drop is unrealistic.

    Chaz
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Nov 3, 2005
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  4. ZaZ

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    Probably $699 for the lowly Celerons models.
     
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    Smart move on the part of Lenovo, and good news for consumers (us)
     
    Andrew Baxter, Nov 3, 2005
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    Yes some people can't buy without looking. This expends their choices.
     
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    Definitely not right. The problem is the way it's written. There are Thinkpads R Series that cost $699 now, but Lenovo isn't cutting prices by 50%.

    I read the same thing on CNet today.
     
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