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    T61 Lead Time

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by artvanderbilt, Apr 3, 2008.

  1. artvanderbilt

    artvanderbilt Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ordered a T61 on 3/31/08, and the estimated shipment time on Lenovo's site is 4/17/08. When do you think I'll get the machine, with two-day shipping, and how fast/slow Lenovo is, historically? I'm itching to have it already. :biggrin:
     
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    Yeah it sucks, but the waiting is the hardest part. They tend to be conservative with the shipping estimates, but if a part goes out of stock you'll wait. I try not too look as it just makes it worse.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 4, 2008
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    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    Usually they seem to ship within 3-4 days but some are not so lucky (I hope you are lucky). Hopefully it ships tomorrow for you which will result in a 4 day shipping due to the weekend my guess (just a guess) you'll have your laptop by Monday.

    BTW: post when you get it I want to check my guess later.
     
    jooooeee, Apr 4, 2008
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    Thank you for the input, guys. I'll let you know when it ultimately ships. Hopefully, today, but we'll see......
     
    artvanderbilt, Apr 4, 2008
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    Today is Monday, April 7. Still "in process"...

    It's been a week since I ordered it. Argh.
     
    artvanderbilt, Apr 7, 2008
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    That's why you don't look or at least only do it once a week. It only makes it worse.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 7, 2008
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    I ordered a month ago. Still hasn't shipped.
     
    MrMcgee, Apr 7, 2008
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    I know but I'm impatient...I suppose I could get back to music theory homework in the meanwhile.

    That's not encouraging. That is a long time, that's for sure.
     
    artvanderbilt, Apr 7, 2008
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    I ordered on 3/31 same as you, but my est ship date is 5/21.
     
    rec630, Apr 8, 2008
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    I ordered same day, 3/31. It was shipped on Sunday, and will be delivered tomorrow.

    Strange.
     
    computerpro3, Apr 8, 2008
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    iNoob.x Notebook Evangelist

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    Does anyone have any idea why Lenovo is taking so long to ship their laptops? I've read a few threads with people complaining about long shipping delays already.
     
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    That is a long time. Your specs don't seem to be hard-to-get components. Strange.

    What are your computer's specs?

    Mine are the following:

    15.4 inch WSXGA+ panel (1680*1050), T9300 processor, 2 GB RAM, 160 GB 7200 RPM hard drive, DVD burner, Intel 4965AGN, 1 GB Turbo Memory (probably a waste, oh well), Bluetooth, PC Card and Express Card slots, Vista Ultimate, and as an accessory, Lenovo's USB webcam.
     
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    14.1 WXGA+ 1440x900
    T9300 Processor
    80GB hard drive (ordered Hitachi 7200RPM 200GB from Newegg.com)
    1GB RAM (ordered 4GB ram from Newegg.com)
    DVD Burner
    Intel 4965AGN
    Bluetooth
    Pc Card and Expresscard
    Vista Home Basic (I have Ultimate already)
    Ultrabay SATA Hard Drive Adapter
    Fingerprint reader
    9 cell

    $1130 shipped USP 2 day service.
     
    computerpro3, Apr 8, 2008
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  14. artvanderbilt

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    My system was shipped today, 4/10.
     
    artvanderbilt, Apr 10, 2008
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