If you ordered during the Labor Day sale, post here when your order ships.

Mine is still 'pending' and listed as temp. Hasnt charged yet - though the laptop showed up yesterday...

On that same note, I got home today to open the box and get'er runnin...Oh man this is a great laptop. It's better than I imagined! Only 3-4 dead pixels which you really have to be looking specifically for to notice and everything else is as expected.

 

Wow, you're a more forgiving person then I am. I got 1 stuck pixel (yellow) on the right side of my screen and I was screaming 'bloody murder'! I've tried everything: JScreenFix, UDPixel, 'the pixel massage' technique, even talking nicely to it. Unfortunately against the dark black and grey Lenovo backgrounds it sticks out like a sore thumb. My RO said that due to my longstanding wait on my original order, if I keep this order against my WUXGA he'll arrange a screen replacement. Maybe it's just me, but I couldn't settle for less then perfection when it comes to a laptop I'm going to pay over $2000 for and have it last me for 2 - 3 years. Maybe it will get unstuck all by itself.

But at any rate, The wait was worth it. This thing is a darn tank and runs everything with blazing quickness. I really love it.

 

you already do a clean install?

Mine was chugging for the first hour I'm guessing for it to finish up whatever scripts were running. It is quite quick now - though I plan on doing a clean install tomorrow morning.

 

i'm doing a clean install the second i get it...they do ship cd's with it, dont' they? also...i read in vista basic you can somehow turn on the aero animation..is that safe? are there any side effects?

 

They do not ship CDs no. They do include a program to create recovery media though.

So obviously create that first and then do the clean install.

 

hmm..can it fit on one cd? or am i regretting not getting a dvd burner at this point in time?

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?p=2419694&highlight=recovery#post2419694

It looks like multiple discs...

 

whats the point in the back up discs? isn't the whole point to just make a start up disc and install the OS over again because you don't want anything else on the computer? am i missing something....sorry if this is a newb Q.

 

Yeah, I wouldnt worry about it if you dont want to make any...

If there is some chance that you may want to restinstall to factory default, these discs can do that...The only reason I can think of is the small chance that I may sell the laptop a year or two from now. Other than that, they will be collecting dust in my file cabinet.

 

To those who ordered their laptops with the free ground shipping, how many days did it take from the day you recieved the shipping notification to reach your door?

 

OHHHHH!!!! Cheers!!! LOL. I just called UPS and ask them to reschedule the delivery time. They told me that because of the custom clearance my laptop won't be delivered before Sept. 12 and they will try next day (Sept. 13!!!) so mine shipment should be fine!!!

HHAHAHAHAHA.. Good news for me. Sad news for you all. Cheers!

Package #1

LOUISVILLE,
KY, US 09/06/2007 7:57 A.M. IN TRANSIT TO
GUANGZHOU,
CN 09/06/2007 7:56 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
09/06/2007 10:35 A.M. EXPORT SCAN
09/06/2007 10:35 A.M. EXPORT SCAN
09/06/2007 10:33 A.M. HUB SCAN
SHENZHEN,
CN 09/04/2007 7:52 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
CN 09/05/2007 5:16 A.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED


Package #2

LOUISVILLE,
KY, US 09/06/2007 7:57 A.M. IN TRANSIT TO
GUANGZHOU,
CN 09/06/2007 7:56 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
09/06/2007 10:35 A.M. EXPORT SCAN
09/06/2007 10:35 A.M. EXPORT SCAN
09/06/2007 10:33 A.M. HUB SCAN
SHENZHEN,
CN 09/04/2007 7:52 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
CN 09/05/2007 5:16 A.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

 

Ordered Sept.1
Shipped Sept.6

 

Received my X61 today! the funny thing with those pricks at UPS is that they always lie about making a false '1st attempt to deliver' my package. I called them, told them that i know of this scheming practice they run. And that someone was at home and nobody rung or knocked on the door (no notice on my screen door). Within an hour they delivered it for 'real'.

Order date: 8/30/07
Ship date: 9/4/07
Arrival date: 9/6/07

 

Ordered 8/30
Shipped on 9/6!!!!!!

See post #69 for my specs.

 

I ended up reordering my T61p since I forgot to get MS Office 2007 on it. My new order went in today but could only get the WUXGA display. They said there is no option for the WSXGA display even though I told them its on the website. Oh well, it only cost me $60 more but sounds like the WSXGA is better for the 15" display. Est ship date is now 10/4

 

Ordered through the NAR portal 8/31 ESD 9/19 Still in process.
42V8191 INTEL CORE 2 DUO PRCESST7500
42V8010 VBB MS WIN VISTA BUSINESS
42V8504 SBB MS WIN VISTA BUSS.32 US EN
42V8287 SBB 15.4 WSXGA+ TFT
42X0819 SBB NVIDIAQUAD FX 570M W/WWAN
41W2063 VBB 2GB PC2-5300 667MHZ 2DIMM
42V8195 SBB KEYBOARD US ENGLISH
42V8297 SBB UN(TRCKP TOUCHPAD)FINGERRE
42V8169 SBB 100GB HDD,7200RPM
42V8172 SBB DVD REC.8XMAXDUAL LAY UB-S
42X0805 VBB PC CARDSLOT EX CARDSLOT
42V8177 SBB INT.WIRE.WIFI/LINK4965AGN
62P6054 VBB INTEGR.BLUETOOTH PAN
39T6651 SBB 9 CELL LI-ION BATTERY
39T6442 SBB COUNTRY PACK NORTH AMERICA
42X1524 SBB LP-US ENGLISH

Called, all I got was in process!

 

How is that X61 pretty light right?

 

After kicking myself for not ordering the 14" standard by 8/31 at midnight, I decided on another system and managed to get an extra 10% with my EPP. Essentially I got the great 25% discount, with an overlay of my EPP, and another 10% from the EPP. Bought this for my mother as a Birthday gift and I know she'll be thrilled. She essentially uses for internet only.

Date ordered: 9/1/2007 (Saturday)
Shipped: 9/5/2007 (Wednesday!)
Coupon used: 10% layered on top of my EPP
System ordered:
T61
15" WSXGA+
Vista Home Basic (maybe should have gone with XP)
T7100
GMAX3100
2GB RAM
No fingerprint reader
80GB 5400rpm
DVD Recorder
Multi-card reader
IntelPro 3945ABG
6 Cell Batt

Total price (before Calif tax) $913.77, which I consider a complete bargain, especially compared to what I paid a year ago for my T60. It's just not old enough for me to get another yet.

Note: I did not add the 3yr on-site warranty and will make her buy that herself if she wants it I'll give her the fair warning that I've always used it with every laptop I've had from them.

It looks like it's on its way to Ontario, CA from Hong Kong now. Customs will hold it a day so I probably won't see it until Monday or Tuesday, that's okay.

Here is what I am amazed at, and I'd appreciate it if someone could add to this. I remember about a year ago (and before) you could pick from laptops in a long list from the tabook.pdf, and that included models that already had 3-year warranties, DVD Burners, etc. Pricing had to be carefully analyzed among them because some with 3-year warranties and DVD burners were actually cheaper (with EPP) than other models within the tabook. My 2 questions are:

1. Why can we no longer see the tabook models with the "Your Price" in list with the ability to order online? I don't believe these could be customized. I'm assuming we can call and get them with whatever special pricing and coupons exist at the time, but what a pain to not know pricing up-front and having to ask many questions. Some end-retailers have excellent priced end-models, including 3-year, sometimes cheaper than configuring. Why wouldn't Lenovo PREFER we order a "stock" model which will ship quicker (not necessarily after my experience) and save them significantly on labor costs?

2. How in the world is Lenovo able to ship products so quickly that are customized? On my model I added 1G of RAM, downgraded to Vista Home Basic, got the 80GB hard drive, and deleted the fingerprint reader. Are they literally in pieces waiting for the orders to come in and does someone pull a hard drive from bin "A", monitor from bin "D", and insert the proper amount of RAM?

I know I've waited much longer than this for Thinkpads in the past - and shipping certainly wasn't the problem.

I haven't looked to see what keyboard she has received yet, but just went through a debacle myself with warrantee replacement keyboards. The first one they sent was far too stiff. The second (which they did find a second FRU in Atlanta) is like my first, the Chicory (sp) or something spelled similarly.

Sorry for the long post, but thought I'd contribute my experience as well.

 

Most of the process if machine automated including the OS install (its entirely imaged)

If they have the hardware in stock, it doesnt surprise me how fast they can push it out...

Have fun sounds like a great purchase!

 

Probably one of the few that ordered an XGA. Ordered on 8/29. Shipped on 9/4. Supposed to recieve on 9/6.

 

I talked to customer service...they told me mine won't ship til the 27th of Sept... anyone ordered a X61 on the 3rd? just wondering I'm about to cancel and go get one on ebay for 1049....same specs I ordered T7100 2 GB 80 GB HD but instead of a 8 cell it's a 4 cell.......should I wait or cancel?

 

Ask the guy on ebay to send you serial number and part number so that you can look up the warranty. If the warranty checks out and the product is BRAND NEW GO for it. If you can't look up warranty be aware that it could be months old.

 

I'll do that...I called Lenovo and they said they delayed my order due to shortage of screens! So I canceled.....I contacted the ebay seller and it looks like its a month old...is that good?

 

Thats up to you. You will lose a month on the warranty. It wouldn't bother me if I was in your position. The question is though, did he send you the serial number and part number and were you able to look up that info yourself, or did he just tell you its a month old? What is his feedback like, has he sold any other laptops or high priced electronics, its always a good sign if they have some big $$ transactions under their feedback.

Ebay always scares the crap out of me with electronic purchases, but the good thing is that this ebay laptop is that it's brand new(right?) and it sounds like it is still in warranty, so if something should go wrong out of the box it will be replaced under warranty from IBM.

I'm sure you've looked pretty good on the internet for the X61s, trying to get a good price, sometimes people forget to check craigslist.org, maybe that would be worth a shot for you.

 

I looked on craigslist but there's none in my city....even not in Orlando.....the seller is a powerseller....and people have bought laptops off of him before...I looked up the part number and serial and looks legit......well I'm paying thru paypal with my AMEX so if anything goes wrong....I know I'm protected....I never pay thru paypal alone.

 

My package was rescheduled (?) and has been stuck in china...

 

Powerseller is a good good thing. Looks like you found a good deal man.

 

When I'll receive it, no body knows.

It has gone from Hong Kong to Canada--Twice?!
BTW, its destination is California, so, It's only natural that it ends up in Alaska

WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot!

ONTARIO,
CA, US 09/06/2007 3:48 P.M. IN TRANSIT TO
ANCHORAGE,
AK, US 09/06/2007 2:47 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
ONTARIO,
CA, US 09/06/2007 1:21 P.M. THE SHIPMENT IS BEING HELD BY BROKERAGE FOR REASONS BEYOND UPS' CONTROL / BROKERAGE RELEASED SHIPMENT. SHIPMENT IS SUBMITTED TO CLEARING AGENCY FOR FURTHER CLEARANCE
CHEK LAP KOK,
HK 09/06/2007 9:34 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN
09/06/2007 1:55 P.M. EXPORT SCAN
09/06/2007 1:54 P.M. ORIGIN SCAN
ONTARIO,
CA, US 09/05/2007 1:33 P.M. THE SHIPMENT IS BEING HELD BY BROKERAGE FOR REASONS BEYOND UPS' CONTROL
HK 09/05/2007 11:31 P.M. BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED

Update: I checked UPS, and now it seems to be only a dozen miles away : )

 

Order date: 09/02/07
Levono Thinkpad x61s
7668CT CONFIGURED SYSTEM
09/20/07 $1,234.62 $1,234.62
VBB MS WIN VISTA HOME BASIC
SBB MSWINVISHOMB32 US ENGLISH
VBB 2GB PC2-5300 667MHZ 2DIMM
SBB KEYBOARD US ENGLISH
SBB TRACKPOINT
SBB 100GB HDD,7200RPM ATA 2.5"
SBB INTELPRO/WL3945ABGUSCNLAAP
SBB 8CELL LI-ION BATTERY 2.6AH
SBB CPK NORTH AMERICA
SBB PSTN CABLE
SBB LANG.PACK_US ENGLISH
ESD: 9/20/07

 

EXCITED!!!!!! My order shipped yesterday, ordered 8/30, shipped 9/6. Interestingly, I haven't received a notification email, I found out by checking status page. I have a UPS tracking number, though, looks like its in Hong Kong right now and UPS thinks delivery 9/10. I can't wait to get it.



7658CT CONFIGURED SYSTEM


42V8190 SBB INTEL CORE 2 DUO PRCESST7300 42V8011 VBB MS WIN VISTA HOME PREMIUM
42V9565 SBB MSWIN VHP32 US ENGLISH
42V9323 SBB 14.1 WXGA TFT,W/OCAM.
42X0905 SBB INT.GMAX3100 GM965W/1394 SMARTCARD
41W2063 VBB 2GB PC2-5300 667MHZ 2DIMM
42V8195 SBB KEYBOARD US ENGLISH
42V9329 SBB UN(TRACKPOINT+TCHPD)
42V8701 SBB 80 GB HDD,5400RPM
42V8714 SBB CD-RW/DVD-ROM COM,UBAYSLIM
42X0805 VBB PC CARDSLOT EX CARDSLOT
41W1685 SBB 11ABGWIFI WL LAN USEULAANZ
42V9338 SBB 6 CELL LI-ION BATERRY

 

OK - 15.4 wsxga / OD 8/31 ESD 9/19 still in Process.

Called 9/6 AM and got a helpful supervisor. Order confirmed sent to factory. Stated a 21 day backlog on the LCD screen because of stock issues. For what its worthasked to speak to his supervisor to express my sincere delight in the great quality in Customer Service. Got him and went on and on, then asked if anything could be done - " NO"!

Few days - will try reverse - complain my way up the line.

No big deal but I see others with the same config shipped.

 

Does this mean my package is going in circles on conveyor belt?

SHANGHAI, CN 09/07/2007 9:04 P.M. HUB SCAN
SHANGHAI, CN 09/07/2007 4:02 P.M. EXPORT SCAN
SHANGHAI, CN 09/07/2007 3:59 P.M. HUB SCAN

j/k

 

You call that a circle? Did you read (my) post 178 : )

 

AMAZING! Status changed to SHIPPED within 1 hour after telling the supervisor how great he was.

HMMMMMMMMMMMM! Looks like the LCD back order truck must have just arrived.

 

haha, grats xcaliber

 

Date ordered: Sep 4th
Coupon used: IBMEPP
System Ordered: 6459CT - T61, 15.4" WSXGA+, NVIDIA Quadro 140M, Vista Business, 2GB RAM, 100GB 7200RPM, Intel Turbo Memory 1GB, DVD Burner, Intel 4965AGN, Bluetooth PAN, 9 Cell Battery
Date Shipped: Sep 7th

 

Date Ordered: 8/31, 9pm
Standard Free UPS Shipping Notice Received 9/3, 9:30pm
UPS shipping begins 9/4 in the AM.
Scheduled UPS delivery: 9/10
Package Delivered 9/7, 2pm

 

I ordered almost the exact same thing besides that instead of nVidia Quadro 140M, I went for the T61p w/the nVidia Quadro FX 570m...hasn't shipped yet, ordered it on the 5th.

 

ordered: 8/29 9:00PM
shipped: 9/5
delivered: 9/7 at 9:00AM

 

42V8191 INTEL CORE 2 DUO PRCESST7500
42V8012 VBB MS WIN VISTA HOME BASIC
42V8568 SBB MS WINVISTA HM BS32 US ENG
42V8285 SBB 14.1 SXGA+ TFT
42X0811 SBB NVID Q FX 570M W/-WWAN
41W2068 VBB 4GB PC2-5300 667MHZ 2DIMM
42V8195 SBB KEYBOARD US ENGLISH
42V8296 SBB UN(TRCKP+TOUCHPAD)FINGERRE
42V8169 SBB 100GB HDD,7200RPM
42V8172 SBB DVD REC.8XMAXDUAL LAY UB-S
42X0806 VBB PC CARDSLOT SM CARDSLOT
42V8177 SBB INT.WIRE.WIFI/LINK4965AGN
62P6054 VBB INTEGR.BLUETOOTH PAN
41W1508 SBB 6 CELL LI-ION BATTERY
39T6442 SBB COUNTRY PACK NORTH AMERICA
27R1769 SBB PSTN CABLE
42X1524 SBB LP-US ENGLISH

Date Ordered: 9/01/07
ESD: 9/20/07
Status: In Process

What could be the hold up?

Edit: this is a T61P

 

(Posted on the other thread too, though I guess I should have posted here since I ordered my T61p during the Labor Day sale.)

Ordered: September 4th
Estimated shipping date: September 20th
Actual ship date: Sept 7th!

It's now being held in CA for "reasons beyond UPS control" awaiting clearance.

Specs:
Thinkpad T61p
Intel Core 2 Duo T7300
14.1" SXGA+
2GB RAM
160GB 5400rpm hard drive
NVIDIOA Quadro FX 570M (128MB)
9-cell Li-Ion battery
Inter PRO Wireless 3945ABG
Windows XP Professional

Total: $1378.66 + $122.69 tax

I had asked for ground shipping, but it looks like they sent it via 2-day UPS anyway. Can't wait to get my hands on it

-K

 

what could be the hold up? it hasnt even been 1 full week.
i've been waiting since 8/12, and there are several people who ordered in july and have yet to receive anything.

 

So is anyone who ordered a WUXGA screen on their T61p getting their computers yet?

Just wondering. I ordered 9/4 with a WSXGA screen (ESD 9/21), then realized I needed Microsoft Office, cancelled order (took them a day to do it)and reordered on 9/6, except they said only the WUXGA was available (I think they were giving me a federal discount when I asked if I could have the Labor Day discount, ended costing me $60 more). So that may be the reason why. Anyway, my new ESD is Oct 9th .

 

That's quite strange, seeing that I just ordered one with WSXGA today.

 

haha..looks like they CAN push orders through, hence getting a ship notice after kissing major a$$ to the supervisor

another thing i noticed was that people go live in the midwest get SCREWED. the customs service there is $hit.....east and west coast people get it almost within 2 days while those in midweste have to wait around 7 days.....

damn lazy Kentuckians customs

 

In case anyone's interested, I got the following components:

42T0422 42T0423 15.4 INCH LCD DISPLAY FRU YES
42T3177 42T3209 KEYBOARD FRU YES

According to other posts on this forum, this is the LG display and the Alps keyboard.

 

do be more specific. was it tony burmarch you spoke with?
if not, who was it you spoke to, and do you have a number we can reach him?

 

x61 ordered 9/2 esd 9/20 shipped 9/7/07

pretty cool

but i'm freaking out because my order page doesn't list my processor T7300 as configured, my screen type (with ultraconnect 2x3)

i'm afraid that lenovo didn't get these configurations and sent me a normal xga and a t7100 processor.... could this be possible or am i just freaking out??

1 7675CT CONFIGURED SYSTEM
$1,380.60 $1,380.60
42V8010 VBB MS WIN VISTA BUSINESS
42X0335 SBB MSWINVISBUS 32 US ENGLISH
41W2063 VBB 2GB PC2-5300 667MHZ 2DIMM
42X0133 SBB KEYBOARD US ENGLISH
42X1458 SBB TRACK POINT
42V9141 SBB 120GB HDD,5400RPM ATA 2.5"
62P6054 VBB INTEGR.BLUETOOTH PAN
42V8177 SBB INT.WIRE.WIFI/LINK4965AGN
41W1832 SBB 8CELL LI-ION BATTERY 2.6AH
41W1787 SBB CPK NORTH AMERICA
27R1769 SBB PSTN CABLE
42X0202 SBB LANG.PACK_US ENGLISH

 

It wasn't me...I was commenting on another's post....he basically was saying that after speaking with a supervisor and being super nice...his order showed as shipped within the next few hours

 

T61p
15.4WSXGA+
2.0ghz 7300
2Gbram
100gb 7200rpm
6cell
bluetooth
thinkpad A/B/G
Vista home
3 year service (2 years + 1 year amex)

Ordered 9/3/07 - Shipped 9/7/07

Not sure when it will show up at my door.