Should I buy the T500 now?

Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MBL2)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
15.4" WSXGA+ TFT, w/ CCFL Backlight
ATI Mobility Radeon 3650 with 256MB
2 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
160 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo 24X/24X/24X/8X Max, Ultrabay Slim (Serial ATA)
Integrated Bluetooth PAN
Intel WiFi Link 5300 (AGN)
Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable
6 cell Li-Ion Battery
2081: 1 Year Depot Warranty

Estimated total: $1,016.81, including recyling fee and tax


This is the best deal I've seen from the time I started looking for a notebook. The thing is, I don't really need a laptop right now, but I will later around July/August when I start college. Should I wait for new products to come out, the Y550?, and hope for another deal or buy this now?

 

I would say it is a good deal, but it depends on what you want - if the Ideapad Y550 (coming in March) suits your needs better, wait for it. But don't expect huge discounts on that line right at release.

Intel, however, will not be releasing a new platform until late late 2009 or early 2010, from what it seems. So the Thinkpad line will likely not receive a refresh.

 

You might want to upgrade the battery to 9-cell. The rest looks fine.
Also upgrade the combo drive to DVD writer. No one uses compo nowadays.
Also is that include coupons? Because Lenovo gives out coupons frequently.