New coupons and question

Hi everyone,

I ordered an X200s two days ago and won't get it for another two weeks. I noticed there is a new coupon out that gives 20% off, more than the coupon I used before. Since I haven't gotten the laptop yet, I was wondering if I can call in to get the new coupon applied? I would save another $70 if I can use the new coupon.

Thanks!
Gnimble

 

sure give customer service a call and im sure most likely they can help you out.

 

Thanks AlphaKenny1,

I called in and was asked to create a quote with the new price. They gave me an option of waiting until I get the original order shipped/received, then call in to price match with the quote or cancel the original order and convert the quote over to an order. I did the latter since I don't want to be bothered with calling in to get the price quote; since they have an option of not honoring it. The shipping date is only extended by 3 days... I will get it in two and a half week.

I feel strange giving my credit card information over the phone... I've never done it before. I only order online in the past though.

Cheers,
Gnimble

 

By the way, I saved $75 with the new coupon; now I can use that savings to upgrade the RAM from 1GB to 4GB from newegg.

Cheers,
Ben

 

The X200s is an awesome laptop, I'll never forget the first time I was handed one and thought it was a hollow prototype it was so light.

Mind me asking how much you ended up getting it for? Oh, and some people still won't buy over the Internet and prefer to give a live person their CC#, I'm like you though, it creeps me out reading it to someone over the phone, I view that as far more risky that transferring it securely over the Internet to another machine.

 

I'd have to say the X200s is probably the first lust worthy ThinkPad since Lenovo took over. The X300 was good too, but too expensive for your average Jane or Joe.

 

Andrew, this is what I got and the price I paid:

Qty: 1
Part #SYS.7465CT
Product Description: CONFIGURED SYSTEM
Unit Cost: $1,123.20
Total: $1,123.20

7465CTO THINKPAD X200S
44C5184 VBB SD CARD READER
44C2615 SBB THINKPAD 11B/G WLAN PCI 3
44C5197 SBB THINKPADX200SER.9CELLENH.
41W1787 SBB CPK NORTH AMERICA
43Y5887 SBB L.PACK US ENG
43Y3366 SBB BLUETOOTH SPACER
42X2659 SBB ENERGY STAR 4.0 PACK
43Y3380 SBB FCC LABEL
43Y3416 SBB MECH MISC PARTS
42V7973 SBB MS LABEL (VISTA BASIC)
43Y5866 SBB INTCORE2DUO PR.SL9400(1.86
43Y3365 SBB SD CARD READER,
43Y3863 SBB UWB MISC PARTS #1
43Y3368 SBB WLAN MISC PARTS
43Y5923 SBB PACKAGING US
43Y5871 SBB 1GB PC3-8500DDR3SDRAM
43Y5947 SBB MT 7465 SYSTEM LABEL
44C6794 SBB FRU LBL SL9400 TPM PLN
44C6398 SBB CLR PLT FOR X200S WLAN
44C6369 SBB 12.1WXGA+LED2X3ULAT,W/OBT
44C2603 SBB NEW INT LBL 2008 CORE2 DUO
42V8012 VBB MS WIN VISTA HOME BASIC
43Y3384 SBB GEO LABEL US, WLAN
43Y3317 SBB GWV HOMEBASIC 32 US ENG.
43Y5867 SBB 12.1WXGA+,2X3ULTCON.ANTUWB
42X6303 VBB 1GBPC3-8500 1067MHZ1DIMM
44C5216 SBB KEYBOARD US ENGLISH
43Y5869 SBB TRACKPOINT+FINGERPRINTREAD
43Y5878 SBB 160 GB HDD, 5400RPM

1 CAFEE08 RECYCLE FEE FOR PRODUCT WITH
Mfg part #: CAFEE08 $8.00 $8.00

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Sub Total Sales Tax Shipping Adjustments Total
$1,131.20 $98.28 $0.00 $0.00 $1,229.48

The original price is $1825.00, the sale price is $1404.00. The 20% off coupon (USP2DAYSALE) knocks down another $280.80 to give the total yet to be taxed price of $1,131.20. With (San Diego, CA: 8.875%) tax and fees, the grand total is: $1,229.48 shipped to San Diego.

The coupon before is 15% (USPSPRING, expired 0n 14/13) took off $210.60, and after tax and fees, the total price was $1305.82. With the extra money saved and more, I'll upgrade to a 500GB Hard drive ($99 at newegg) and 4GB RAM.

Cheers,
Gnimble

 

I can't wait to get mine. It is pushed back by 3 days now; I don't mind since I'm saving over $70 with the new coupon.

Sheesh... it feels so long already. It is the same feeling I have when I was waiting for the HP DV4T... it took forever to come. Once it is in my hands, I salivate over it for a few weeks. Now I don't think about it anymore. New toys coming I guessed.

Cheers,
Gnimble

 

That's the same feeling I have... I don't feel comfortable at all giving someone my credit card number. But I feel quite ok entering them on the Internet (through a secure server). I use paypal now too with an electronic token that changes each time you use it. I feel safer using that still.

Cheers,
Gnimble

 

It always does. Congrats on the machine. Do come back after you've taken it around the block a few times or hang out until it comes.

 

Thanks Zaz,

I'll hang around definitely. I did the same in the HP forum while waiting and proceed to read all the posts in the large thread on the HP DV4T computer. It took three whole days to go through and digest them all. And before that, I was in the Asus 1000X forum. Lets just say if I lose my job, I'm toasted.

Cheers,
Gnimble

 

I have a question regarding the fingerprint reader on the X200s. It appears to be sitting where the palm is resting. Does this trigger the reader each time you put your palm down to rest on the palm rest? My HP laptop's reader is to the right but sometimes I would trigger it too... kind of annoying when I do.

Cheers,
Gnimble

 

Great news! The laptop is shipped! Had I known it would be shipped the next day, I would have opted to pay $10 extra for the two days delivery. I can't wait! I won't get the tracking number until tomorrow.

Because it is coming earlier than expected, I sped up my research of hard drives and RAM; and bought the cheapest ones I found. I just ordered from newegg.com the following:

(1) Hitachi Travelstar 5k500.B 500GB 5400RPM 2.5" hard drive (the greenest hard drive out there... uses 1.4w for read/write while most others use over 2w, and I hope it will run cooler too) for $90 (will be $80 after a $10 rebate)

(2) A-Data 4GB (2 x 2GB) 204pin DDR3 1066Mhz sodimm for $52

Now lets see which one will arrive first...

(something's nagging me from the back of my mind... I'm wondering if they are shipping out a returned system instead, because this is way too fast...)

Warmest regards,
Gnimble

 

It happens. I got my R60 in about a week and a half.

 

Possible a stupid question for you all, but the X200s does not come with an optical drive correct ? So, true it's a VERY portable computer, what if you want to run a DVD/CD/document CD, and your on the road away from your ultra bay dock? Or, do most of you not even use CD's/DVDs with your X200 ??
I'm thinking about getting a super slim laptop myself (I currently have the T61), but my optical drive is a BIG concern (I'm always using it to watch movies, business related disks, etc.).
Thanks for any answers !

 

External.

 

That's right. The x200s does not come with an optical drive. You have to use an external one or buy an ultrabase with one. Slimline optical DVD burners are pretty cheap right now, around $60. If you need access to your documents or read CD/DVDs, I suggest you invest in one. Go to places like newegg.com and search "external dvd burner". Larger external burners are cheaper but the slim ones (very compact and use USB power) go for as low as $65 shipped (plus applicable taxes).

It is annoying to watch a dvd movie with an external player attached. If that is ok with you, then the x200 series would be good. If not, I suggest you look for other ultraportables with one. Many comes with them built in.

Cheers,
Gnimble

 

Gah! I knew it was too good to be true. I cancelled the first order yesterday morning and what did they do today? They charged my credit card and shipped it! I should have been suspicious when I didn't get an order cancellation confirmation. Now I have two orders in my hands. I'll give them a ring tomorrow morning to see if I can just cancel the second order, keep the one that is coming and get the price match from the second order. What a mess...

grumble grumble...
Gnimble

 

yea i've read a couple of threads of them doing this. but definitely give them a call.

 

@MikesDell

With your use (watching DVD's, using CD's for documents and so on – even on the road) I wouldn't even consider the X200/s or any other without an inbuilt optical drive. It's way too much hassle having to use an external drive like that, and it forgoes the entire purpose of such a computer.
If you still want lightweight and all-in-one, perhaps the X300/x301 is worth a look for you?

I will propably need to buy an external slim drive myself, but that is only for two things: I am swtiching, and have no idea how to do the recovery disks to a usb stick, so I will need that drive both for the burning and the reinstall at some point). Secondly, I will be using it to rip my CD's from time to time (i.e. when I buy music from time to time), but I won't be using it on a daily or even monthly basis. It's all flash, harddiscs, and so on for me.

 

Cool, thanks for the replies, looks like the X300/X301 is for me, I just have to wait another year to save up for one lol.
Thanks again, and sorry for hijacking the thread.
Mike

 

Not a problem at all Mike. Levono seems to release a lot of coupons, keep a look out for them and you'll be able to get your X300/X301 in no time. Good luck on the wait.

Cheers,
Gnimble

 

You can grab an x300 from the outlet usually for a decent price.

 

Just an update on the status...

I called in Thursday morning to fix the problem with the cancelled order in the ship state. The customer service guy told me that he can do a price match on the cancelled order that was shipped and cancel the order that is currently being built. I agreed over the phone and request an email confirmation this time. I did not get a complete price match though. I got roughly 92% of the price match, with the 8% remaining go to tax because had I paid the lower price originally, my tax would be around 8% less on the difference. $7 isn't much to loose much sleep over though.

Funny that the order shipping confirmation email said it was shipped on the 16th, yet I don't even have a tracking number as of today, 3 days later. I sure hope it was shipped.

Cheers,
Gnimble

 

The order status of my laptop purchased in 2007 still says "tracking information not available" If you call them they may be able to give you the tracking number.

 

That's good to know Vaw, the description on the shipping notification said that a tracking number would be provided within 24 hours of the shipping notice. I guessed I'll let the laptop surprise me on the doorstep.

Cheers,
Gnimble

 

I called into Lenovo to get the tracking number. It would save them time and money had they just email it out. I wonder if others have the same problem?

According to the tracking information provided by UPS, the laptop was supposed to be delivered today. Except that it is still stuck in Louisville, Kentucky because it has not yet cleared custom "SHIPMENT DATA NOT AVAILABLE ON TIME TO BE PROCESSED WITHIN NORMAL PROCEDURE. SHIPMENT HAS NOT CLEARED CUSTOMS". It has been there for two days now. I wonder what is happening?

Cheers,
Gnimble

 

For laptops lenovo has to send the correct information for EACH of them or they won't leave customs. So that sucks and has happened to a number of people here. It takes a few days before it clears .

 

Thanks Jaredy,

That's good to know. When I ordered my HP Laptop, it was also shipped from China through Alaska, but did not have custom problems. I received it 3 days after it left China... which I have to say amazing speed. I wonder if this is just isolated to Lenovo or it is hit by all Laptop manufacturers?

Cheers,
Gnimble

 

I wish I saw your original post sooner. I was in the same predicament. In fact, I told the rep. over the phone that I wanted to just get a credit on the difference between the coupons. Unfortunately, the representative did not want to do this. He also informed me that he would get commission if he ordered a new order from scratch (and cancelled the original). So, he cancelled the original, and the original order shipped the next day. Because there is a significant disconnect between Sales and Manufacturing, I was told it takes ~48 hours for Manufacturing to receive the cancellation notice. I had to ship the unit back, and I received my credit 3 weeks later! I was still charged for the original shipping though! What makes matters worse is that my original order was in early February for a T400 w/ the WXGA+ LED screen, which was just before the LED screens went on backorder. After shipping the original unit back, I had to wait nearly 2 months for the other computer due to backorder.

 

I'm sorry to hear of your problem Slugur; which seems to be much worse than mine. Did you get your T400? I hope you're happy with it. I wonder if Lenovo would benefit from a customer satisfaction survey after each order? It would help to alleviate problems like these.

I did not realized that the sales guy get commission for selling a laptop over the phone. No wonder why he would not let me go off the phone to order another computer online because I was undecided on which part to get; I wanted to research. After much pressure, I reordered the same laptop... I would have opted for Vista Ultimate now, especially with the 20% off coupon taking $30 off the $150 upgrade.

warmest regards,
Gnimble