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    T61 with 64GB SSD

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by m0cha, Jun 12, 2008.

  1. m0cha

    m0cha Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I just noticed that the T61 14"W has the 64 GB SSD available on the Lenovo Canada site. The odd thing is that is $75 cheaper than the base 80 GB hard drive :confused:

    Aren't SSDs supposed to be much more expensive than conventional hard drives? Or is Lenovo using some low quality/slow SSD? Still, it seems like quite the deal.
     
    m0cha, Jun 12, 2008
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  2. schiesz

    schiesz Notebook Consultant

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    Wow, I wish that option was there yesterday when I ordered my T61. I would have TRIED to hold them to it.

    On the US site, right now, its an option, but it adds $772 to the cost. Thats almost more than my thinkpad cost.
     
    schiesz, Jun 12, 2008
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  3. m0cha

    m0cha Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hah, I think I'll give it a try since I was planning on ordering one today anyway.
     
    m0cha, Jun 12, 2008
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    Good luck with that man! It would be awesome if they honored the deal.
     
    Mu Zeta, Jun 12, 2008
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  5. m0cha

    m0cha Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just ordered it, hope I get it somehow lol
     
    m0cha, Jun 12, 2008
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  6. BNHabs

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    Lucky! I want a SSD!
     
    BNHabs, Jun 12, 2008
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    Let us know if it goes through.
    Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    steve p, Jun 12, 2008
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    I bet it's a pricing mistake. 64 gb SSDs are like $900+.
     
    swarmer, Jun 12, 2008
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    I think he'll get it.
     
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  10. m0cha

    m0cha Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, it's definitely a pricing mistake. I'll be sure to let you guys know if I get it though.
     
    m0cha, Jun 12, 2008
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  11. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I just bit the bullet and ordered.

    7662CTO ThinkPad T61 with nVIDIA Graphics - 1 Year Depot Warranty $1,079.99 $1,079.99

    *prays that Lenovo will honour price*
     
    sgogeta4, Jun 12, 2008
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  12. bill_n_opus

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    Ha! You and the rest of the RFD crew ... pray that they honor it.
     
    bill_n_opus, Jun 13, 2008
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  13. m0cha

    m0cha Notebook Enthusiast

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    No luck with the SSD :(
    They said it wasn't available on the T61 and that there was a mistake on their site.

    Reordered with a regular hard drive.
     
    m0cha, Jun 13, 2008
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  14. BNHabs

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    That sucks! It is actually available on the T61 though. They are cheap lol.
     
    BNHabs, Jun 13, 2008
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  15. m0cha

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    Ya, I thought so. I'm not surprised they didn't honour the price though, the SSD by itself costs $1320! More than the price of the laptop lol.
     
    m0cha, Jun 13, 2008
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