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    Lenovo T400 Specs and Price

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by DanKD, May 12, 2009.

  1. DanKD

    DanKD Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm not sure what kind of specials Lenovo usually has, but right there is a base $350 discount using a link I found on a coupon site and an additional 15% off.

    P8600
    Vista Ultimate
    ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 with 256MB
    WXGA w/LED + Camera
    2 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
    160 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm (will be upgrading separately)
    DVD 8x Dual Layer
    Express Card & 7 in 1 Reader
    Integrated Bluetooth
    WiFi 5300
    6-cell baterry

    The default price is $1549 and with all of the discounts applied it is $1018. Will there be better discounts if I wait?
     
    DanKD, May 12, 2009
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  2. HerrKaputt

    HerrKaputt Elite Notebook User

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    That's a pretty good deal. Better than that I think only if you buy refurbished from the Lenovo Outlet.
     
    HerrKaputt, May 12, 2009
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  3. ronnieb

    ronnieb Representing the Canucks

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    I would say go for 1 gig of ram, and then upgrade yourself which will save you some money.

    Also, have you thought of getting the Intel 5100 wlan card?

    Finally, I think you should go for the higher res screen so you don't regret it later on as replacing lcd screens are time consuming and expensive
     
    ronnieb, May 12, 2009
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  4. DanKD

    DanKD Notebook Enthusiast

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    I read through some old threads and it seems the LED is brighter, consumes slightly less power and will last longer. I was worried about the CCRT fading out. Plus at least right now I don't have to have the extra resolution.
     
    DanKD, May 12, 2009
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  5. HerrKaputt

    HerrKaputt Elite Notebook User

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    Yes, LED screens last longer than CCRT screens (on average).

    If a 14-inch screen with 1440x900 resolution and LED lighting is important, the Dell Latitude E6400 is a good alternative to the T400.
     
    HerrKaputt, May 12, 2009
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  6. DanKD

    DanKD Notebook Enthusiast

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    Also, there is no way to downgrade to the ram unfortunately
     
    DanKD, May 12, 2009
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  7. DanKD

    DanKD Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, that's the other model I am considering, and I actually owned one for two weeks before something went wrong and I returned it. I really liked it, but it doesn't have switchable graphics.
     
    DanKD, May 12, 2009
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  8. DanKD

    DanKD Notebook Enthusiast

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    I changed the OS to Vista Business and downgraded the wifi to the 5100, so the total sits at $941 with a savings of 517.20
     
    DanKD, May 12, 2009
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  9. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    You might want to select Vista Business 64-Bit if you intend to upgrade to 4GB+ of RAM in the future.

    Other than that your configuration looks good and the price seems fair.
     
    jonlumpkin, May 12, 2009
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  10. DanKD

    DanKD Notebook Enthusiast

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    OOC, is the Lenovo outlet considered as good as the dell outlet? Are the products from there as good as getting a new one? Same warranty?
     
    DanKD, May 12, 2009
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  11. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Dell outlet for Latitudes/Precisions is typically better since most models have standard 3 year warranty - if warranty is what you are looking for that is.
     
    sgogeta4, May 12, 2009
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  12. junkimchi

    junkimchi Notebook Geek

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    better processor won't hurt =D
     
    junkimchi, May 12, 2009
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  13. godbreath

    godbreath Notebook Consultant

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    last week, i configured a t400 with the exact same sepcs for around $850 using the mothers day special + ecoupon
    so my suggestion is to wait
     
    godbreath, May 13, 2009
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  14. max909

    max909 Newbie

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    Almost the same config. except Vista Basic (would move to Windows 7 RC) for 75X + 50 (Tax) = 81X.
     
    max909, May 13, 2009
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