T61p Buyers Post your Shipping Dates Here

No, nothing really crazy, got the regular 160gb 5400rpm hd.

 

Wisdom:

Should we assume none of the recent arrivals have the much anticipated UWB? This is a *$^$!% joke.

 

mine is uwb and wisdom congrat. I am sure you will love it .mine is rock solid and great especially with one exhust in the back . it makes a lot of heat compare to my t60p but i love it

 

I received my T61 yesterday. Could not be happier
Order date 8/3
Ship date 8/7
Received date 8/13
7662-CTO

 

DEERFIELD BEACH,
FL, US 08/14/2007 7:39 A.M. OUT FOR DELIVERY
08/14/2007 7:38 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN
Deerfield Beach,
Fl, Us 08/14/2007 6:53 A.m. In Transit To
West Palm Beach,
Fl, Us 08/14/2007 6:52 A.m. Departure Scan
08/14/2007 6:06 A.m. Out For Delivery
08/14/2007 6:03 A.m. Arrival Scan
Louisville,
Ky, Us 08/14/2007 4:06 A.m. Departure Scan
08/14/2007 2:55 A.m. Import Scan
08/14/2007 2:16 A.m. Package Data Processed By Brokerage. Waiting For Clearance / Brokerage Released Shipment. Shipment Is Submitted To Clearing Agency For Further Clearance
Louisville,
Ky, Us 08/13/2007 11:55 P.m. Import Scan
08/13/2007 12:25 P.m. Import Scan
Louisville,
Ky, Us 08/12/2007 11:53 A.m. Import Scan
08/12/2007 10:39 A.m. Package Data Processed By Brokerage. Waiting For Clearance
Anchorage,
Ak, Us 08/11/2007 4:12 P.m. Departure Scan
08/11/2007 3:57 P.m. Arrival Scan
Louisville,
Ky, Us 08/11/2007 3:40 P.m. A Special Customs Delay Is Required For This Live Entry / Brokerage Released Shipment. Shipment Is Submitted To Clearing Agency For Further Clearance
08/11/2007 3:17 P.m. A Special Customs Delay Is Required For This Live Entry
Incheon,
Kr 08/12/2007 1:20 A.m. Departure Scan
Incheon,
Kr 08/11/2007 11:43 P.m. Arrival Scan
Chek Lap Kok,
Hk 08/11/2007 7:43 P.m. Departure Scan
08/11/2007 3:12 P.m. Hub Scan
Hk 08/11/2007 9:31 P.m. Billing Information Received

 

Where do you expect them to do this, before the package ships at every shipping point on earth.. the shipment is sent to the US and then its inspected just like when you come to the US on a plane and they inspect you.. If it doesnt clear then they send it back or seize the package

 

ANCHORAGE,AK, US 08/13/2007 2:34 P.M. ARRIVAL SCAN

And that's where mine has been hanging out for last 20 hours.

The suspense is killing me.

 

For some reason mine is stuck in Louisville. Their have been 4 Import Scans since Sunday. Kind of crazy

 

Mine was like that for 4 days, with "in transit to Louisville", then it turns out that it's "being held by customs for reasons beyond UPS control" yada yada yada... I bet yours is in the same situation; nothing to do but wait. At least it shipped!

 

True jbauchet, at least it shipped and is on American soil.

 

So you think it's really in Louisville and it is playing the customs game or sitting on a pallet in Alaska?

Funny, I've ordered a number of things from Apple that have come FedEx international priority, and they seem to make it from China, through customs, and to my doorstep by 10:30am the next morning -- every time. UPS or UPS+Lenovo need to figure out how to handle customs and international shipping in general.

 

Finally arrived

Tuesday 14th 10:00am

First Thoughts,

Nice Build Quality
Smaller than I expected. In a good way.
Fantastic Keyboard
No UWB . . . Bastards

Now time to rebuild.

 

Someone mentioned that once you have an invoice number you can check the parts? Is this true? If so can someone show me the process? Thanks!

Never mind. I'm stupid. Got it.

 

and uwb? is it about the same thing?

 

CorysWorld,

When did you place your order?

 

Wireless USB uses UWB as its base. The T61p I bought has Wireless USB and therefore has UWB. I'm guessing that everyone that ordered with WUSB/UWB will get it. Calm down.

 

Wow - did you call and complain?? If so, what was their response? It seems that the later people order the closer the ESD. This does appear to have something to do with the UWB.

Did anyone order a T61p including UWB after mid-July receive theirs yet?

Curious to know if the UWB is a single component, or if it is more complicated to implement in the T61p then that? That is, does anyone know if Lenovo installs an extra antenna installed for it, etc...?

 

i think uwb is more like bluetooth on roids. but i really dont know much about it.

 

There's an antenna and an adapter for WUSB/UWB.
Mine has:
MFR: 42T0884
IBM: 42T0885
This is the adapter. I don't see the antenna listed on my warranty parts, but it exists. No point having the adapter and no antenna I ordered on 7/12 fwiw.

 

Yeah, it is. It's like bluetooth and USB had a baby, and out came UWB(of which, WUSB is one implementation) It'll let you do things like wirelessly connect to your mouse/keyboard.. or your external HDD... or your docking station(google UWB docking station... THIS would be cool) I can't wait to futz around with it, once devices come out, that is. First thing to happen, though, will prolly be a wired-USB to wireless USB hub. Plug your hub into the wall, all your USB into the hub, connect with UWB. Next'll come external UWB devices.

 

Probably inspecting them for lead based paint and poisoned plastic. Wouldn't that be a hoot if they were rejected for lead? More executions & suicides in China...

 

yeah...things from china these days...what are they thinking ><

 

NOOOOOOO!!!!! WHY LORD WHY?

Sorry, that's what we do around here when this happens, right?
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Dear Valued Lenovo Customer,

We are emailing you with regards to your Lenovo Order for the T61 ThinkPad, part number 6457CTO or 6459CTO.

Due to supply constraints on the UWB (Ultra Wideband) Integrated Adaptor part number 42V8191, your order will be delayed until Mid September.

We understand that this delay may inconvenience you, therefore if you do not wish to wait for this option to become available, please contact us.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

For further assistance, please feel free to contact Lenovo TeleSales at 1-866-42-THINK (84465) option number 2 or Reply to this e-mail address.

We will be happy to assist at that time.

Sincerely,

Lenovo Websales Team
www.lenovo.com/think/us
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This was a 7/17 order with an 8/17 ESD. So, after almost a month they kicked it back another month 3 days before missing their previous ESD.

Dunno what I'll do now, actually. Have to give it some thought. I'm still not seeing any other immediate options I like better.

 

See what they emailed me today:

Dear Valued Lenovo Customer,

We are emailing you with regards to your Lenovo Order for the T61 ThinkPad, part number 6457CTO or 6459CTO.

Due to supply constraints on the UWB (Ultra Wideband) Integrated Adaptor part number 42V8191, your order will be delayed until Mid September.

We understand that this delay may inconvenience you, therefore if you do not wish to wait for this option to become available, please contact us.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

For further assistance, please feel free to contact Lenovo TeleSales at 1-866-42-THINK (84465) option number 2 or Reply to this e-mail address.

We will be happy to assist at that time.

Sincerely,

Lenovo Websales Team
www.lenovo.com/think/us

 

I guess it shouldn't be long before I receive an email like this.
Ordered: 7/18, ESD: 8/6, New ESD: 9/6

 

Amazing, my T61 has been shipped

- Order: 8/12
- ESD: 8/30
- Ship: 8/14

Is it fast? I'm very surprised by Lenovo.

 

haven't recieved that email yet... but if i do, i'm going to yell at them and demand that they upgrade my processor or something if they're going to shortchange me on the new uwb tech.

 

delayed until Mid September。。。

MAD
MAD。。。

MAD

 

For those that received their T61ps already, what was the UPS terminology for the Service Type (on their tracking page). Was it EXPEDITED or EXPRESS?

 

I didn't get mine yet, and it shows no estimated delivery date, but it's 8/13 shipped and Express

 

<-7/17
no email...yet, no change on my order status page either
so, more delays are coming....

I see CDW is getting another load this week. Way to go Lenovo.

 

Our friend Tony called me this morning. Seems that there is a shortage of screens, so he says. Anyhow, he said that mine would be shipping on 9/2, so there are possibly some others coming with that batch. All I know is that I ordered 7/18, so those of you that ordered in August and have had yours shipped, consider yourself to be way too lucky.

 

i ordered mine 08/08/07
estimated ship date 09/15/07
my mini dock shipped on 08/11/07

my specs
1 SYS.6459CT CONFIGURED SYSTEM
09/10/07 $2,582.00 $2,582.00
6459CTO CTO THINKPAD T61 WIDESCREEN-3Y
42V8192 SBB INTEL CORE 2 DUO
46P4166 VBB MICROSOFT WINXP PROFESSION
42V8376 SBB MS WIN XP PROF.US ENG.
42V8288 SBB 15.4 WUXGA TFT
42X0819 SBB NVIDIAQUAD FX 570M W/WWAN
41W2063 VBB 2GB PC2-5300 667MHZ 2DIMM
42V8195 SBB KEYBOARD US ENGLISH
42V8297 SBB UN(TRCKP TOUCHPAD)FINGERRE
42V8169 SBB 100GB HDD,7200RPM
42V8172 SBB DVD REC.8XMAXDUAL LAY UB-S
42X0805 VBB PC CARDSLOT EX CARDSLOT
42V8177 SBB INT.WIRE.WIFI/LINK4965AGN
62P6054 VBB INTEGR.BLUETOOTH PAN
41W1508 SBB 6 CELL LI-ION BATTERY
39T6442 SBB COUNTRY PACK NORTH AMERICA
27R1769 SBB PSTN CABLE
42X1487 SBB LP US ENGLISH
42X1232 SBB NEWINTELLAB_DUALCORE/CEPRO
42V9665 SBB FCC, LABEL
42X1482 SBB BLUETOOTH W/ ANTENNA
42X1483 SBB BLUETOOTH SCREW
42V8639 SBB 15"WUXGAW/BTW/OWWANW/OUWB
39T6440 SBB 56K V.92 DESIGNED MODEM
42V8658 SBB CL.PLATE T61P WL BLTH
41W1749 SBB GEO LABEL US WLAN BT
41W2300 SBB LOGO PLATE
42V8607 SBB INT.WLAN ANTENNA 15.4"
42V8229 SBB MS LABEL (XP)
42X0877 SBB MT 6459 SYSTEM LABEL
42X0850 SBB MECH MISC PARTS
42V8601 SBB NO UWB ANTENNA
42V8239 SBB ODD SW DVD REC
42X0995 SBB PC CARD SLOT EXP.CARD SLOT
42V8612 SBB ST LCD COVER/BEZEL 15.4"
42X0842 SBB NVIDOAFX570MW/WWAN,W/AMT
42V8300 SBB 1GB PC2-5300 DDR2 667MHZ
42T6638 SBB PACK. US, 15.4"
41C9334 3 YEAR THINKPAD PROTECTION


what do u guys think about it?
any chance ill get it before 09/15/07?

 

I got the same mid-Sept. delay e-mail message this morning

Kebs, others who have received their T61ps already - do your laptops have UWB??

Lenovo must be lying if people have already received UWB-equipped T61ps

 

Ordered - 7/21
ESD - 8/23 (my birthday!)

Looks like I'll be needing Tony's contact info...

EDIT : making my daily phone call to Lenovo right now. Be back in 45 minutes, when they decided to pick up and tell me everything is alright.

 

Well, I called and complained late July and got some B.S. and went on to talk to a supervisor who said he would look into it and email me later. A few days later, he sent me an email stating that there were part shortages but he'd make sure that I was prioritized (he eventually emailed me again and stated I was already on a rush list and I shouldn't be worried).

Well, it looks like this didn't come true, so I went ahead and checked with my J&J rep, and she said she would make some calls and look into it. From there she gave me a breakdown of every conversation she had with the Lenovo group and tried to single out the problem and make mine more noticeable, yet, even with her power, I still don't have my laptop shipping out... and it still has an ESD of 8/31/07 (been that way since July 31st).

I ordered my T61p with UWB on 7/12/07 around 7 PM or so, and to answer your other question: I believe that UWB is composed of several parts, such as the antenna built into the screen, the chip/card and most likely one or two other hidden parts.

I JUST WANT MY LAPTOP LENOVO! Is that so much to ask? I was told by several people I was on some "special" list, which I took to mean as the critical list, and made several calls and talked to all levels of the corporate world, but alas to no avail. If I end up getting the mid-sept delay, I'm going to reorder and won't be surprised if I get my laptop by the 22nd at the rate that non-UWB ones are going.

 

You guys will love this one. Got through within 30 seconds (pressed option #2). Guy tells me my computer has been shipped and that he has a tracking number and my CC has been charged. The online status page does not indicate that has been shipped, I have not received an email, and my CC has not been charged (nor have funds been tied up.) I'm on hold while he looks for this mysterious tracking number.

Will keep you updated.

 

Hold the damn phone! We can call and opt out of UWB and get it shipped sooner!?! I don't give a flyin flip about UWB I REALLY need this laptop by next week for the start of my GTAship.

Are they offering to cancel your guys order or are they willing to ship it out ASAP without UWB?? If so I'll call and cancel UWB this second.

 

Wow they really are idiots out there. They must've outsourced my phone call to India or something. This guy was clueless. He gave me the tracking number for my docking station that already shipped.

 

All you guys who don't give a flip about UWB who ordered before I did, please feel free to call and remove UWB from your order. In fact, do it today. Now! Go, go, go!

I think it's pretty harsh to say they are "lieing" about shortages of the part just because some have shipped with it. Presumably there is a manufacturing restraint on how many of the things they can get on a monthly basis, rather than a sudden change from zero to infinity in supply.

 

Can we? When I called last thursday the guy said I would have to cancel my order and make a new one which I do NOT want to do. If I can keep my spot in line and just remove the WUSB/UWB I would gladly do so to get it out the door this week.

 

The guy I spoke to (from what I could understand, at least) told me that any changes to my order now would delay it.

 

I ordered two. When one ships I'll cancel the other. If they both ship at the same time, hopefully one of them will have an LG screen and/or NMB keyboard (which is more important to me than UWB) and I'll send the other one back.

I did this because my 7/11 order seems to have fallen through the cracks.

 

That's odd. You can see what the email they sent me says above:

"We understand that this delay may inconvenience you, therefore if you do not wish to wait for this option to become available, please contact us. "

I don't know any other way to read that other than "call us up and tell us to take it off and we'll get your laptop to you sooner than Mid-September"

 

How about "call us up and we'll cancel your order since this is the 2nd delay, and we're required by law to offer you a way to cancel at no charge"

 

Mine Was Delivered Two packages Express by 10:30 this morning as promised... First box laptop and 9cell battery, second box ultrabay battery.. in retrospect i think ultrabay battery was a waste of money since the specs seem so low for the extra battery i can imagine it gives even an extra hour. Go with extra six or nine cells. Also you cant use the extra battery time to play dvd's on a plane anyhow...

Mine was as follow
t61p with t7500 with WUSB UWB and media card reader, turbo memory 7200 rpm 100gb 2gb ram antennas in screen and all the stuff that they seem to have removed after the 11th. This llaptop is loaded.

 

I just got this email.....

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I apologize greatly for disconnecting you, I pushed the release button and not the hold button by accident and by no means meant to. Please accept my apology. I had a look at your order and it is not affected by that delay. The email is automated and was sent out to customers that have the same model number as your order. However, the orders that were affected were ones that had 512mb of RAM selected as an option, and yours is not one of those. In looking at your order I did see that you selected thw WUXGA TFT screen. This screen is in limited supply and as a result the estimated shipping time is 3 to 4 weeks as you were told last week. However, I can assure you that the UWB will not dealy your order. Again, I am really very sorry that I disconnected you by accident (I did try to phone you right away but could not connect so I sent an email).

Sincerely,

Linas Paskauskas

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...does this guy maybe not understand UWB is built into the screen thus the display?....Is he possibly right?....this doesn't make much sense.

 

Ahhh. Yeah, I guess so. Didn't occur to me that was their way of offering to cancel it.

 

Thanks for posting the e-mail Lazy8s, it'll def. help the rest of us who are still stuck in the 7/11 unshipped boat. I called my exec. relations rep today about the delay e-mail and will let everyone know how they respond.

 

Linas is my rep. He seems to be pretty competent. I don't think UWB is built into the screen - rather I think it's a separate part, at least from looking at my order's parts list. Who knows, though.