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Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 21st, 2012 9:07 pm
by george__
Just heads up...
http://shoplenovo.i2.com/SEUILibrary/co ... ode=FNDEPP

They have cheaper models starting at only ~$650 but the two below are basically top notch..


You save ~$100-$200 (BLACKFRIDAY NOT CAXNOV2012 COUPON )


Thinkpad T530 - ~$900 or ~$1100 with FHD (1920 x 1080) Screen
Intel Core i5-3360M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)
NVIDIA NVS 5400M Graphics with Optimus Technology, 1GB DDR3 Memory

9 Cell Li-Ion TWL 70++
15.6" HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit AntiGlare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready

Windows 8 Pro 64
4 GB DDR3 - 1600MHz (1 DIMM)
Keyboard (Backlit) US English
UltraNav with Fingerprint Reader
720p HD Camera with Microphone
500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
DVD Recordable 8x Max, Dual Layer, Ultrabay Enhanced w/ SW Royalty for Windows 8
Express Card Slot & 4-in-1 Card Reader
90W AC Adapter - US (2pin)
Bluetooth 4.0 with Antenna
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 AGN

Thinkpad T430 ~$850.00
Intel Core i5-3360M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.50 GHz)
9 Cell Li-Ion TWL 70++
14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit AntiGlare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
NVIDIA NVS 5400M Graphics with Optimus Technology, 1GB DDR3 Memory

Windows 8 Pro 64
4 GB DDR3 - 1600MHz (1 DIMM)
Keyboard (Backlit) US English
UltraNav with Fingerprint Reader
720p HD Camera with Microphone
500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
DVD Recordable 8x Max, Dual Layer, Ultrabay Enhanced w/ SW Royalty for Windows 8
Express Card Slot & 4-in-1 Card Reader & Smart Card Reader
90W AC Adapter - US (2pin)
Bluetooth 4.0 with Antenna
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 AGN


Lenovo Thinkpad T430 review
http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops ... -t430.aspx
9 cell = 13 hours of battery life

http://www.notebookreview.com/default.a ... d+t430&p=1
9 cell = 15 hours of battery life


Lenovo Thinkpad T530 review
http://blog.laptopmag.com/15-inch-busin ... tude-e5530
9 cell = ~11 hours of battery life

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Len ... 027.0.html
9 cell = ~10 hours of battery life

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 21st, 2012 9:34 pm
by Passel
15 hours of battery life: drool!

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 21st, 2012 9:38 pm
by spots01
just waiting for the daily door busters starting tomorrow

Likely getting a T530 by saturday

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 21st, 2012 10:00 pm
by sircool
possible a X1C deal? seems new trend is convertible /twist multi-touch screen with win8

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 21st, 2012 10:23 pm
by at both ends
Low end T430u for $584.
Intel Core i5-3317U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.60 GHz)
Windows 8 64
14.0W HD (1366 x 768) LED, Anti-Glare, Black (With No WWAN)
Intel HD Graphics 4000, Intel Core Processor i5-3317U
4 GB DDR3 - 1600MHz (1 DIMM)
Keyboard US English International with a Euro symbol
320GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
24 GB Micro Solid State Drive, Serial ATA3 with ExpressCache and Diskeeper utility
3 cell Li-polymer Battery 47 Whr
65W AC Adapter - US (2pin)
ThinkPad a/b/g/n Wireless & Bluetooth 4.0 (2x2 ABGN & BT 4.0)

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 21st, 2012 10:46 pm
by sony17
are the y580 on deal

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 21st, 2012 11:06 pm
by george__
at both ends wrote: Low end T430u for $584.
That's got 3 cell battery --- ewww

They have T430 (regular) with the 6 cell for a little bit more

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 21st, 2012 11:29 pm
by JasonY2012
good laptop...but, is there touch screen thinkpad ?

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 21st, 2012 11:35 pm
by eyesonme
never buy unless a price error period

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 22nd, 2012 12:06 am
by adeel
eyesonme wrote: never buy unless a price error period
tough thing to follow...lately none of the price error orders been going through...tried one a month back...order cancelled

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 22nd, 2012 12:09 am
by karaqueen720
well, i dont think it is a good time, because it is still a little expensive

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 22nd, 2012 12:11 am
by zakregent
T430s is at 721 with the lowest configurations, good deal... I find that the the t430/t430s/t530 is pretty ugly IMO

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 22nd, 2012 12:23 am
by george__
zakregent wrote: T430s is at 721 with the lowest configurations, good deal... I find that the the t430/t430s/t530 is pretty ugly IMO
Meh - it's more "conservative"

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 22nd, 2012 12:33 am
by jacobe
I was hoping for X series deals :cry:

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 22nd, 2012 12:34 am
by zakregent
T430U with these configurations only 716.80, MIDNIGHTDEAL ONLY!

Coupon: T430UDEAL

3351CTO - 1 Year Depot/Express Warranty
Intel Core i5-3427U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz)
Windows 8 64
14.0W HD (1366 x 768) LED, Anti-Glare, Black (With No WWAN)
Intel HD Graphics 4000, Intel Core Processor i5-3427U
8 GB DDR3 - 1600MHz (1 DIMM)
Fingerprint Reader
500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
3 cell Li-polymer Battery 47 Whr
ThinkPad a/b/g/n Wireless & Bluetooth 4.0 (2x2 ABGN & BT 4.0)
No Mobile Broadband support
1 Year Depot/Express Warranty

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 22nd, 2012 12:41 am
by Airbus
zakregent wrote: T430U with these configurations only 716.80, MIDNIGHTDEAL ONLY!

Coupon: T430UDEAL

3351CTO - 1 Year Depot/Express Warranty
Intel Core i5-3427U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz)
Windows 8 64
14.0W HD (1366 x 768) LED, Anti-Glare, Black (With No WWAN)
Intel HD Graphics 4000, Intel Core Processor i5-3427U
8 GB DDR3 - 1600MHz (1 DIMM)
Fingerprint Reader
500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
3 cell Li-polymer Battery 47 Whr
ThinkPad a/b/g/n Wireless & Bluetooth 4.0 (2x2 ABGN & BT 4.0)
No Mobile Broadband support
1 Year Depot/Express Warranty
the screen resolution is only 1366x768?!
wallet is safe

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 22nd, 2012 12:51 am
by frugalcanuck
T430s is about 25% off. Is that the regular discount or is this a good deal?

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 22nd, 2012 12:54 am
by zakregent
@Airbus ... nvm just realized

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 22nd, 2012 1:11 am
by iamdmc
No X-series discounts, no thanks. I bought my X220 a month after it was announced for $660 on a Father's Day deal and frankly have been completely underwhelmed by the sales on the X230 and T series. 25% off is not a sale. 40-50% off = getting there.

Re: Good time for buying THINKPADS!

Posted: Nov 22nd, 2012 1:20 am
by dysonlu
sircool wrote: possible a X1C deal? seems new trend is convertible /twist multi-touch screen with win8
I'm with you. Unless you really need one now, it's better to wait and go with a touchscreen one.