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    Outlet T400 QUESTIONSS

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ronnieb, Sep 22, 2009.

  1. ronnieb

    ronnieb Representing the Canucks

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    http://outlet.lenovo.com/laptops/ca2768xc9.html

    Is this a good deal? Does it come with the LED backlight (for those of you who have experience whit the Lenovo outlet)

    I bought a macbook pro, but I realized the charge time is too long, and the battery life too short for my computing needs at university.

    OSX is nice and all but my true love is windows. I'm planning to ask my brother in the US to order it for me, and bring it to Canada. Is the warranty transferable to Canada?
     
    ronnieb, Sep 22, 2009
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  2. Rikimusha

    Rikimusha Notebook Consultant

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    I really doubt it; if it did it would say "w/backlight" for led backlight

    and "w/CFL Backlight" or "1440x900" for ccfl

    it is a good deal, just not as bright as led, but that doesn't dictate screen quality completely. There are was actually a time when lenovo stopped shipping their T400 models with the wxga+ led backlight so i don't think there will be any in the outlet for sale for a while now.
     
    Rikimusha, Sep 22, 2009
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  3. LoneWolf15

    LoneWolf15 The Chairman

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    I agree, unlikely to be LED-backlit.

    Print that configuration sheet prior to ordering. Looks good but there's two odd things:

    -T400 notebooks don't come with the ATI Radeon 3650; only the T500 does. The T400 comes with the Radeon 3470.

    -the Intel 4965AGN card sounds a little unusual, though I'd guess 1st-gen T400 models may have come with it. Current ones come with the Intel 5100 or 5300 (unless you get the standard Realtek-based b/g/n wireless).
     
    LoneWolf15, Sep 22, 2009
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  4. ronnieb

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    Now I'm still trying to debate whether to order a new macbook pro with the extended battery or to save money with the lenovo t400. earlier today i was set with the lenovo but now i dont know :(
     
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  5. LoneWolf15

    LoneWolf15 The Chairman

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    The T400 is a great laptop. That said, I think you can come out well going through Lenovo's CPP (contractor purchase program) site, and purchase new, instead of refurb.

    lenovo.com/cpp
     
    LoneWolf15, Sep 25, 2009
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    JaLooNz Notebook Guru

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    Even 1st-gen T400 comes with the 5100. :eek:
     
    JaLooNz, Sep 26, 2009
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  7. ronnieb

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    Only problem is getting the CPP code :( Also I'm located within Canada, which might screw me over big time pricing wise :\
     
    ronnieb, Sep 28, 2009
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