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    Just bought a Thinkpad T420s for $1049.00, is that worth the money?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by sitdown123, Jul 9, 2012.

  1. sitdown123

    sitdown123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got from lenovo outlet, it's refurbished that I hope it does not have scratch or dents. Here is the specs:

    Intel i7-2640M
    Win-7 Pro
    NVIDIA NVS 4200M
    8GB DDR3
    14.0 HD+
    No finger print (I feel kind of bad about this, no have FP)
    160GB SSD
    6 cell
    Intel wifi 6300N (doesn't have wiMAX......I saw one has but I was too slow)
    Bluetooth
    No 3G (How to upgrade? Do I need to set up the antenna from the screen corner all the way to the bottom WWAN? That will be a long job for me)
    1 year Depot

    Kind of happy for the price $1049, but it's a refurbished I am no sure about its quality.....since I know eBay may have better one to buy. Well, what u think? It's my first time for Thinkpad, worth the price? By the way, lenovo charge me tax for $68 which is a pain on me..........
     
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    owned66 Notebook Enthusiast

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    for those specs thats an amazing price
    im buying a T530 for 1000 for average specs

    for the 3G from what i understnad you just have to buy a gobi (or what they call it ) and install it your self

    if the 160 gb ssd is not enough for you (space)
    you can remove the dvd drive and install a hard drive caddy for an extra harddrive
    you can find thouse on ebay
     
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    The only downside of refurbished units is you cannot extend the warranty, only purchased after post warranty which is MUCH more expensive. That is a good deal on a T420s.
     
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    Good deal on the system, as the above two said.

    As for refurbished, you shouldn't worry whatsoever, especially since it's OEM refurbished. Every one brand-new product out of some large number (1,000 or so) is tested, and if that's good the rest are also assumed good. Each and every refurbished product is tested before being sold. This pretty much applies to all refurbished items, not just laptops.
     
    Jarhead, Jul 10, 2012
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    hotsauce Notebook Evangelist

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    sitdown123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    OMG, I was on the same auction too. Can't believe it's ended with that expensive I thought price should around $800. Since I already bought a Mu.Refu. from lenovo so I didn't pay attention on eBay anymore.

    Thanks for your advice, I will be looking on ebay this weekend.


    Here is another great deal, u must concern it:

    PS: this seller did offer me $1125.00 included tax & shipping, but I didn't accepted it bcz he offer me right after I bought the Lenovo Mun.Fur. one. :)

     
    sitdown123, Jul 10, 2012
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  7. A1X

    A1X Notebook Consultant

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    AFAIK all T420s models are WWAN upgradable (WWAN option) so you don't need to worry about antenna, it should be there; just plug a WWAN modem - there are two options:

    0A36185 - Gobi™ 3000 Sierra Wireless EV-DO/HSPA WWAN Minicard - ThinkPad GOBI 3000 Mobile Broadband | 0A36185 | Lenovo | (US)
    0A36186 - Ericsson HSPA+ WWAN Minicard (F5521gw) - ThinkPad Mobile Broadband Global - Overview

    I have the Ericsson card but I'm not sure which one is best for you, you have to check this.
     
    A1X, Jul 10, 2012
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    sitdown123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I already bought a Intel 6250 WiMAX to upgrade so I won't need the 3G card anymore since we have free WiMAX here. Thank you for the recommendation.
     
    sitdown123, Jul 11, 2012
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    intel 4004 Notebook Consultant

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    I bought my T420 at $947.5
    I5, nvs 4200m, 8gb ddr3, 320gb hhd, and everything else's you have except a DVD drive. I also got a free 8gb USB, a mobile speaker and a wireless mouse.
     
    intel 4004, Jul 22, 2012
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    sitdown123 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Processor

    Intel Core i5-3210M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz)

    Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Professional (64 bit)

    Operating system language Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64 - English

    Windows XP Mode Windows 7 XP Mode - English

    Display type 14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit AntiGlare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready

    System graphics NVIDIA NVS 5400M Graphics with Optimus Technology, 1GB DDR3 Memory

    Total memory 4 GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (1 DIMM)

    Keyboard Keyboard Backlit - US English

    Pointing device UltraNav with Fingerprint Reader

    Camera 720p HD Camera with Microphone

    Hard drive 320GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm

    Ultrabay DVD Recordable

    System expansion slots Express Card Slot & 4-in-1 Card Reader & Smart Card Reader

    Battery 6 Cell Li-Ion TWL 70+

    Power cord 90W AC Adapter - US (2pin)

    Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2200 (2x2 BGN)

    Integrated mobile broadband Mobile Broadband upgradable

    Language pack Publication - US English

    I got another T430 for only $800 after tax, through B&N discount plus coupon.
     
    sitdown123, Jul 22, 2012
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