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R61s with Penryn processors ridiculously cheap

Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by person132, Jan 30, 2008.

person132 Notebook Enthusiast

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I'm planning on getting an R61 during this sale with this configuration:

Intel® Core 2 Duo processor T9300 (2.5GHz 800MHz 6MBL2) < Th
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
14.1 WXGA+ TFT
Intel GMA X3100 GM965 w/ 1394
1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) with Fingerprint Reader
100GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Enhanced
ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe US/EMEA/LA/ANZ
7 cell Li-Ion Battery

With USP1PAYPAL, the total is $973.
This might be a good opportunity.

person132, Jan 30, 2008

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admlam Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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That's not cheap. I could get a 14.1" T61p for $955 + shipping/tax.

[Edit:] Hmm nevermind... didn't see your upgrades. But still, I think you could have done a little better with CPP.

admlam, Jan 30, 2008

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Thanks for reminding me of the CPP.

With that discount added, the total is $813 for the same configuration.

person132, Jan 30, 2008

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