ThinkPad X220 - Best Canadian Price

Right now in Canada, the following X220 fully loaded i5 cost $1142 before tax (this includes a 15% discount)

* Processor: Intel Core i5-2520M Processor (2.50GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) with Intel Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.2GHz
* Operating system: Genuine Windows 7 Professional (64 bit)
* Operating system language: Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64 - English
* Windows XP Mode: Windows 7 XP Mode - English
* Display type: 12.5" Premium HD(1366x768)LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna
* System graphics: Intel HD Graphics
* Total memory: 4 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
* Keyboard: Keyboard - US English
* Fingerprint reader: UltraNav with Fingerprint Reader
* Camera: 720p HD Camera
* Hard drive: 320GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
* System expansion slots: Gemplus 54mm ExpressCard Smart Card Reader from Lenovo
* Battery: 6 Cell Battery
* Power cord: 65W AC Adapter - North America, Latin America (2pin)
* Bluetooth: Broadcom Bluetooth 3.0 with antenna
* Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 AGN
* Integrated mobile broadband: Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable
* Language pack: Publication - US English


Is this a good price?
If you call in and talk to a representative, will they give you a better price?
Is it a good idea to wait until August when student discounts appear?

In June there was a big sale on the X220 of 25% off plus an 8% cashback with RedFlagDeals.

[Comp] Lenovo/RFD Exclusive: 25% Off ThinkPad Laptops + 8% Cashback (Extended!) - RedFlagDeals.com Forums

Are there any similar Canadian deals out there right now?

 

Calling in or talking online with a sales rep. usually lowers the price by a good amount. If you're a student/etc. make sure you mention it as the they can knock down the price further. I was unable to add coupons when getting a quote from a sales rep., so this is something to keep in mind. In the states they already have the back-to-school sale going on right now, but the discounts are lackluster IMO.

 

Uhh... That price looks... really high. Given past events, the RedFlagDeals sale will probably be back sometime in the summer, if you are willing to wait. Do you NEED Windows 7 Professional for something? If not, opt for Home Premium instead. Or, if you are going into engineering or something, universities should have free copies of Windows 7 Professional for you anyways. Oh, and, opt for the 9 cell battery; it will give you something like 50% more battery life for like $20 or $50 (it is $20 on the T and W series, but I've seen $50 on some other series).

 

I got my X220 w/ 2520m, 2gb ram, 250gb hdd, 720p camera, 6-cell, and Intel 6205 for $730 CAD + tax after cashback during the last RFD deal.

 

I always seem to find the RedFlagDeals too late. Is there a way to track them or do you just have to check everyday? Under what catagory/tab was the X220's last deal posted on RFD? (Deal of the Day?/Computer in Hot Deals Forum?)

 

The X220 is 25% off with the RedFlagDeals offer. Expires July 17th.