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    Is this a decent deal???

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Rockrz, Mar 29, 2012.

  1. Rockrz

    Rockrz Notebook Guru

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    Are you sure this X220 configuration comes with the UltraBase? If you look at the box contents, the UltraBase is not listed. The X220 doesn't have a built-in optical drive; it's added with the docking UltraBase. Personally, I would say you're better off with a cheap $20 external ODD.
     
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  3. ZaZ

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    According to the tabook, it does have Ultrabase with DVDRW.

    It seems like an OK deal if you want the ultrabase, though I think MS is quite correct that an external drive is much cheaper unless you want the ultrabase.
     
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    Unless they've added new models since I last looked at tabook, there are no good deals on pre-configured X220's (non-tablet). If I was in the market for one today I'd check the Outlet. There are some amazing prices there from time to time.
     
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