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    Ordered my new ThinkPad T61!

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by kkSlider, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. kkSlider

    kkSlider Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yay! I'm so glad to finally have placed an order for a laptop after waiting all summer to see what the new ones would be like. Definitely relieved :D . Here's the specs:

    ThinkPad T61 with Integrated Graphics - 1 Year Depot Warranty

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T8300 (2.4GHz 800MHz 3MBL2)
    Genuine Windows Vista Business downgrade to Windows XP Professional
    14.1 WXGA+ TFT
    Intel GMA X3100 GM965
    1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
    UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) with Fingerprint Reader
    250GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
    DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim
    Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (supporting Centrino Pro)
    No Bluetooth
    9 cell Li-Ion Battery

    Lenovo Optical Mouse

    Sale price: $1124.34
    [USXBACKTOSCHOOL]: - $111.15
    Shipping and Handling: $0
    Recycling fee: $6.00
    Estimated tax: $78.51
    Estimated total: $1097.59
    Total savings: $561.92

    Strange, I purchased this on the Student and Alumni page and when I checked out, I didn't have to verify my student status or anything. Is that how it is? Also, when I downgraded to XP Pro, it said it was for the educational sector who expects to order 25 PCs annually or something. What's that supposed to mean? I plan to upgrade RAM once I find a good deal.

    Thoughts? Was it a good deal?
     
    kkSlider, Aug 6, 2008
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  2. Xirurg

    Xirurg ORLY???

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    the new one just arrived :)
     
    Xirurg, Aug 6, 2008
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    mz71687 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just ordered a very similar T61 this morning as well. I bought some GSkill 4GB (2x2GB) for $70 free shipping from Newegg too. Search fatwallet for lenovo cpp for a better deal. When I ordered from cpp they didn't have to verify anything either.
     
    mz71687, Aug 6, 2008
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