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    T61P good deal?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by tertius, Mar 19, 2008.

  1. tertius

    tertius Notebook Consultant

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    I'm currently looking at the following setup for a T61P (can't get the vostro for this price with the same specs)

    Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T9300 (2.5GHz 800MHz 6MBL2)1
    Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic12
    15.4 WSXGA+ TFT
    NVIDIA Quadro FX 570M (256MB Open GL)
    1 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)8
    UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
    100GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm4
    DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim5
    Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG10
    Integrated Bluetooth PAN
    9 cell Li-Ion Battery60
    6459: Express - 1 Yr Depot Warranty

    $1170.
    I'll add my own 2GB extra memory then I should have what I want

    Is it worth it to spend the extra money on the Wireless N?

    I have a copy of Windows XP Pro that I'm not using, will install that. Or should I get Vista Business? ($50 upgrade)

    Any coupons that I could use to bring the price down?
     
    tertius, Mar 19, 2008
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  2. Prasad

    Prasad NBR Reviewer 1337 NBR Reviewer

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    Good config, considering you'll get more RAM yourself! :) The Wireless N and OS depends on your needs. Look here for a comparison of various Windows Vista versions. No idea about any coupons. Search around, maybe.
     
    Prasad, Mar 19, 2008
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  3. farfromit11

    farfromit11 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Where did you find that deal? I went through the Lenovo site w/ 25% off and the same laptop was going for $1,430...
     
    farfromit11, Mar 19, 2008
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  4. tertius

    tertius Notebook Consultant

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    Try coupons, there are 15% off ones I think as far as I can see.
     
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  5. tertius

    tertius Notebook Consultant

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    Wow thanks for the link to check the differences... There's no need to get Vista Business, home premium is good enough for me.
     
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    If you can go through one of Lenovo's member program's like if you have VISA card you can get another 15% (?) off. If you are a student you may get a better discount as well. I used the VISA discount + the coupon code USXTHINKMADNESS to get a very nice discount.
     
    AnML, Mar 19, 2008
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