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    T510 Pricing...

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by LYuan, Jan 21, 2010.

  1. LYuan

    LYuan Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys - Thinking of dropping some cash for a T510, and I was wondering for those of you who bought it, what's the pricing and specs you guys ended up getting? Also, I'm interested in the T410s, but they're saying that ETA is March, and I'm not sure I want to wait that long...Anyhow, here' what I've been quoted.

    Processor Intel Core i7-620M Processor (2.66GHz 3MBL3 1066MHz)
    Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
    Operating system Language Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64 - English
    Display type 15.6" FHD LED w/WW Ant
    System graphics nVidia SG 512MB, AMT
    Total memory 4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 (2 DIMM)
    Keyboard US English Keyboard
    Pointing device UltraNavN-FPR for Color Sensor
    Camera Integrated Camera Module 2.0MP
    Hard drive 500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
    Optical device DVD Recordable, Ultrabay Enhanced
    System expansion slots Express Card Slot & 5-in-1 CR
    Battery 9cell, LI Battery TWSL
    Power cord 90W AC Adapter; NA, LA, (2pin)
    Bluetooth Integrated Bluetooth PAN 2
    WiFi wireless LAN adapters Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300
    Language pack English US Publication

    Total (Before Taxes) $1,352.02

    Is this good pricing, or should I be holding out? Thanks!
     
  2. infinus

    infinus Notebook Evangelist

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    Any discount codes you used to get that price?
     
  3. LYuan

    LYuan Notebook Consultant

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    Yep...just visa perks....
     
  4. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    We're all not guys.
    Renee
     
  5. infinus

    infinus Notebook Evangelist

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    Online or call in? And how did you get the color sensor on the T510?
     
  6. LYuan

    LYuan Notebook Consultant

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    @Renee - Sorry, I know we're not all guys, but I was using it to represent a bunch of people, not a bunch of male humans. It's socially acceptable to use that term, at least where I am. If you felt that I decidedly wanted to exclude you in the conversation because of your lack of twig n' berries, then I apologize ;)

    @infinus - I just used visa perks (online)...the color sensor was a standard feature on the unit when I went through the site...
     
  7. infinus

    infinus Notebook Evangelist

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    Wow, I don't get that as an option, and the same configuration through the visa site for me comes up at 1650? What the heck?
     
  8. LYuan

    LYuan Notebook Consultant

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    Are you going the US or Canadian site? Also, make sure you take that coupon code and actually type it into the field when you're checking out. You'll see the 10% savings throughout the config, but to get the big savings, you still need to type in the code.
     
  9. infinus

    infinus Notebook Evangelist

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    US Site. I see that the Canadian Visa site lists a coupon code, the US site doesn't.
     
  10. lkpcampion

    lkpcampion Notebook Consultant

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    I use the US site too, and all I get is the 10%. May I know what is the code that you're talking about?
     
  11. Renee

    Renee Notebook Virtuoso

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    " but I was using it to represent a bunch of people, not a bunch of male humans. It's socially acceptable to use that term, at least where I am. If you felt that I decidedly wanted to exclude you in the conversation because of your lack of twig n' berries, then I apologize "

    I appreciate the apology. "Guys", does not represent a bunch of people, it represents male humans. It really does not have any neutrality to it.

    Renee
     
  12. LYuan

    LYuan Notebook Consultant

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    http://visa.ca/visaperks/shopping/Lenovo/index.jsp

    This is the one I used....Just copy and paste the code in...Obviously, you have to be in Canada...so basically, all the prices are cut 10% when you are pricing things out already...then you enter the code at checkout, and you get another 25% off...It's pretty awesome.
     
  13. LYuan

    LYuan Notebook Consultant

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    Although in proper English I would 100% agree, in the everyday use of the word, I would have to say that you are incorrect. So says urbandictionary.com. In everyday speak, people often use 'guys' to represent a group of people he or she is talking about. I have in the past, and will continue to do so. However, in a more formal setting, I will use 'Ladies and Gentlemen'. In order to keep this on topic, I will profess that I am typing this on a t61P w/ 4GB ram and a 500GB HDD
     
  14. bbedward

    bbedward Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm not your guy, friend!
     
  15. wilse

    wilse Notebook Evangelist

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    "Guys" is a perfectly acceptable gender-neutral term for a group of people in the way he used it. Come on, this is NotebookReview forum, not Pretentious English Major Anonymous! :D
     
  16. LYuan

    LYuan Notebook Consultant

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    I'm not your friend, pal!!! HAHAHA
     
  17. bbedward

    bbedward Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm not your pal, buddy!!

    (ok, i'm done now :D)
    back to topic: yay t510 pricing!
     
  18. not.sure

    not.sure Notebook Evangelist

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    Have you checked TopSeller models? Those are usually quite reasonable configs and much cheaper than individually configured BTOs. And more available, too.

    ps: wilse is right, 'guys'=bunch of young, cool, relaxed ppl, and not just the plural of 'guy'
     
  19. weiistone

    weiistone Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you started the conversation out with "Hey girls"...I'm afraid in this NA culture, (at least in the WA area of USA) you won't get a lot of response due to the population (i'm assuming) that frequents the baords at NBR.

    A gender neutral way may be "Hey yall!" at the risk of sounding like a cowboy *grin* which luckily, applies to me
     
  20. starlightx3

    starlightx3 Newbie

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    Or "hey everyone" works too :)

    I am a female and I do not mind.

    On the actual topic, could you get 2GB RAM for now and upgrade later? And hard drive can be upgraded as well... unless you don't mind the premium for convenience. Personally, unless you needed a new machine right away I'd hold out a bit longer.