Resellers?

I'm thinking about getting a Lenovo. Do you know any reputable resellers? Is it possible to buy one and get a payment plan (like 12 months no interest, etc)?

Thanks!

 

Last time I was at a CompUSA they had a T60 w/ integrated video on display for ~$1249. Not as nice a deal as the Lenovo holiday sale, but I believe they have a payment plan and B&M customer service is a plus.

 

euclidcomputers.com

they have tons of thinkpads with different configurations there

 

cool, thanks! I was just looking on there a bit. Seems there are a lot of Lenovos on the site. Don't think they have any kind of payment plan though? Also, it seems like such a good deal..how can these be less expensive than ordering one from lenovo's site?

example, I'm looking at this one..seems a great deal for under $1,000.

http://www.euclidcomputers.com/frameset.cgi?finditem+laptop+Lenovo+06574MU+yes+no+New+0

(hope that link works)

 

I'm looking for one with the Intel Core duo processor, a DVD burner (CDs and DVDs), 15", normal screen (don't want the new bright/glossy one), wireless, and enough memory for doing stuff with photos, photoshop, word processing, and music. Does Works or Word come with any of these?? Sorry if these are stupid Qs..it's my first laptop and it's kind of overwhelming!

 

Most anything will meet those requirements, but if you're going to do photoshop more than just casually, you should get the flexview screen.

I'd also suggest getting at least 1GB of memory, although it's not really a requirement, it will improve your experience significantly and either x1300 or x1400 video, just because I have a personal problem with the integrated Intel video. Works and/or Word will be extra, but you could use OpenOffice if you don't have a specific reason for using the Office suite.

XGA is a bit on the low resolution side, IMO. I find it a bit too cramped, and not enough fits on the screen, especially when editing photos.

Of course, with all that you're probably looking at closer to a $1400 laptop, even going with the older Core Duo instead of c2d.

 

The Flexview screen isn't really any brighter and it is NOT glossy. The viewing angles are better and colors will be more sharp and vivid. For photoshop I also recommend it.

 

i hope you won't encounter any problems with euclid... my lappy was delivered a week late because they had it delivered somewhere else, on the other state, and not in new york.. at most that's the longest time you'll have your notebook delayed...

as others have said, have your lappy equiped with at least a gig of memory... 2GB just to be sure, running all your background processes and still running smoothly on your programs... and do get a dedicated graphics card.

 

I just want to re-emphasize how for anything more than casual photoshop usage the Flexview is a must, the normal screens just don't have enough contrast! They're fine for very occasional work as long as you don't have to match colors exactly, but it's still nothing short of a pain in the ass to get a photo really looking right. Believe me, if they made a 14.1" Flexview, I'd buy one tomorrow.

Lucky for me, my old Sony monitor, which is also not an IPS screen, has a lot better contrast and color reproduction. Still not excellent, but good enough for government work.