ThinkPad X220 Info/Ordering/Shipping Thread

If you switch to Windows Home 64 (-$50) and add IPS (+$50), then use the 10% fat wallet coupon, it comes out to just over $850 before taxes.

 

x220 orders fail with (Error Code 024) - Lenovo Community

 

I guess that makes sense. I'm only in the market for the 2.5" of course, for the portability.

 

For students, they are also able to combine the USXAPRILSAVINGS2011 coupon for an additional 5% off.


4286CTO ThinkPad X220 - 1 Yr Depot Topseller Warranty $899.10
Intel Core i5-2410M Processor (2.3GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)1
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 6412
12.5" Premium HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna
Intel® HD Graphics 3000
2 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)8
No Fingerprint Reader
250 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm4
ThinkPad Battery 29+ (6 cell)60
Intel Centrino Wireless-N 100010
Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable65
4286 : 1 Year Depot Warranty - TopSeller7

Subtotal: $1,445.00
Sale Price: $899.10
eCoupon:

[USXAPRILSAVINGS2011] -$44.96

Estimated total: $854.14*


If you downgrade to W7 Home Premium, the total ends up being: $811.39

 

Looks like ordering is working again... not getting that error anymore, goes to checkout.

 

BE CAREFUL,
If you remove Win7 Pro and go for Home premium the site might change the OS language to SPANISH!
Check the listed configuration and you will see it.
Processor 1 Intel Core i5-2410M Processor (2.3GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)

Operating system 12 Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64

Operating system language Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Spanish

Display type 12.5" Premium HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna

Total memory 8 2 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)

Keyboard Keyboard US English

Fingerprint Reader No Fingerprint Reader

Camera 720p HD Camera

Hard drive 4 250 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm

Micro Hard Drive No Micro Solid State Drive

Battery 60 ThinkPad Battery 29++ (9 cell)

Power cord Country Pack North America with Line cord & 65W AC adapter

Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0

Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters 10 ThinkPad b/g/n

 

Hey stick, there are 2 options for the IPS upgrade for $50, which is the right one, the 2x2 or 3x3?

 

Strange. I just did mine again to check and it lists as Premium 64 English. But to be safe, I would recommend people actually look over the 4th tab of the configuration wizard (which is labeled as "Review") to make sure you're not getting an OS that you can't understand

 

You are not allow to configure the webcam for 3x3.

 

Depends. If you want a webcam, you're limited to only using the 2x2 display. If you don't care for the webcam, you can pick the 3x3 display.

The 2x2 and 3x3 are basically the antenna configurations inside the display panel. The 3x3 doesn't have enough space for the webcam, so if you want a webcam you HAVE to use the 2x2 screen. To get the most out of a 3x3 display, you must also select (or upgrade to later) a wireless card that supports 3x3 MIMO. (The 6205 supports 2x2, the 6300 supports 3x3).

 

Can you tell me why, and why is it on the list of options if we are not allowed to?

 

Finally!
ThinkPad X220 - 1 Yr Depot Topseller Warranty
5/12/2011

$1,079.10




Processor

Intel Core i5-2520M Processor (2.5GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64
Operating system language Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Spanish
Display type 12.5" Premium HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna
Total memory 2 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
Keyboard Keyboard US English
Fingerprint Reader Fingerprint Reader
Camera 720p HD Camera
Hard drive 320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
Micro Hard Drive No Micro Solid State Drive
Battery ThinkPad Battery 29+ (6 cell)
Power cord Country Pack North America with Line cord & 65W AC adapter
Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0
Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250
Integrated mobile broadband Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable
Language Pack Language Pack US English



CRAP - it's in Spanish

 

See this thread for the wireless options:

http://forum.notebookreview.com/lenovo-ibm/571369-x220-wifi-options.html

Its on the list because you configure the screen BEFORE you configure the webcam. If you pick a 3x3 screen, you won't be able to select a webcam as an option. The only way to be able to select a webcam is to pick the 2x2 option.

 

What kind of shipping did you put? Is that with a 2-3 day shipping option? Or is this just the free shipping or whatever they're offering? 5/12 is AFTER GoogleIO

 

Thanks Chaos.

 

As mentioned previously, it is an i5-2410m. Be careful, because the i5-2410m is not only slower, but it is a stripped down processor. I have been looking at other Sandy Bridge ultra-portable laptops for quite a while and noticed that almost all of them will be using this processor (Asus U30s, Toshiba R830, one of the Sony VAIO's, etc.). You may not care, but unlike the i5-2520m, at a minimum it is missing the following features:

1) Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
2) Intel Trusted Execution Technology
3) AES New Instructions

However they both have:
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x).

Besides the good keyboard and new IPS screen, I am also leaning towards this machine specifically because it has the i5-2520m; I experiment with various virtualization setups under Linux. I am waiting for some reviews on the x220, because there seems to be an inordinate amount of complaints on the various forums about the older X201 model. I also want to see how it behaves with various flavors of Linux. Besides that, hopefully the prices will stabilize and coupons will be available as well.

 

The Canadian sites currently have the IPS as a $150 premium.

Also, their discount site has 0% savings at the moment, but the code will update tomorrow, so we'll have to wait and see if it gets better. Do you think the price will go down?

Or conversely, is the IPS add-on going to go up in the US?

Currently I'm working in texas for another month, so I could try purchasing in the US if the Canadian savings aren't as good.
Is this a bad idea? Are there any considerations for warranty?
I probably won't since a week's worth of delays will result in a huge headache.

 

The 10% FATWALLET10 coupon only appears to work with Lenovo's regular (non-discount) site.
The 5% USXAPRILSAVINGS2011 coupon appears to work only with the academic or military discount sites.

Regardless, the largest discount I obtained was using Lenovo's academic or military sites with the 5% USXAPRILSAVINGS2011 eCoupon: A default configured X220T for $1068.

 

Well I've had it work on the SPP site, along with the Visa card holder site, etc. It doesn't seem that you're limited to military and academic. It just seems that if you're not going in through their standard web portal you have access to the 5% + whatever discount you get from that affiliation instead of their standard 10%.

 

Why is the 9 cell only a 10 dollar upgrade? Doesn't it add a lot of time to the battery?

 

It's kinda bulky, sticks out the back.

 

I dunno, but it's also heavier and sticks out the back of the laptop.

 

How the visa card holder work out? You get rebate on your credit card or you get discount on the actual order?

thanks.

 

I spoke to a rep and they told me I better cancel this and wait until tomorrow. If they don't have it fixed tomorrow then I will go from there. Just hope that you can still reduce the price when downgrading to Home Premium after they *fix* this.

Kind of a bummer.

 

Just google lenovo visa and follow the yellow brick road. Im on my phone right now so it's a little hard to provide links.

 

your Windows 7 Pro key can activate any Windows 7 PRo version(x64 or x86, Eng or Spanish or French or ...)

you can get Windows 7 x64 ISO from http://forum.notebookreview.com/win...-7-download-links-just-like-vista-before.html

but from reviews, it looks like Lenovo doesn't crap up the base OS, not even with basic fingerprint utilities(if you get the fingerprint reader... they give you one program to DOWNLOAD those utilities instead of pre-loading everything)... doesn't make sense to reformat and start really anew with a new install

so i dunno, i would just wait til tmr to see if the CTO is the same price, then cancel...

 

thanks for the tip. I think I now got the link, but not sure how exactly you benifit from visa card purchase. It seems my oder price doesn't change at all. So you will get some percent of discount on you credit card bill?

 

If you compare the visacard site price versus plain lenovo.com you'll notice that the prices are about 5% cheaper, similar to acedemic/military discounts (looks like the x220 is the same)

 

Oh, man I am such a noob. You are right.
Oh well, I will wait and see what happens tomorrow. I may get a better deal by waiting, it happens all the time.

 

Sorry- I did the 2-3 shipping

 

2-3 day shipping

had to cancel , lenovo is making me redo.

 

I talked to a rep about the US vs Canada screen price (I'm in Canada) and he took about $100 of the price of the 3yr warranty and accessories in order to even out the price.

Order placed! Getting 8 gigs of RAM and a SSD from Newegg.ca

 

I have similar concerns over the price of the upgrade. Im going to wait a few weeks for it to all settle down. I will probably go through my employee purchase plan which gets me a good discount.
I'm really hoping that I get it for a decent price, at least get a discounted price that is similar to the US price.

 

thats because there really isnt that much difference in performance between the i7 and i5 processors. also if you go for the low voltage i7, the i5 will outperform it in terms of raw figures

 

Any downsides to the IPS display? I hear they consume more power.

 

I've read this entire thread and several reviews, but I still have a couple of questions re: available options on the tablet model.

• I know there are two screen options, multi-touch and outdoor (with the Gorilla glass). Do both of these screen choices support the digitizer pen, or only the outdoor screen? Do both of these screen choices support basic touch (as opposed to multi) or just the multi-touch screen?
  
  
• For screens that support the pen, does it come standard with the system or does it need to be purchased separately? The reviews and demos show the pen slotting into the base, but I see it as an upgrade option under "Pointing Device". Is that just for an extra one?
  
  
• I've seen several people mention that they plan on buying the system with 4GB of RAM and then adding another 4GB themselves from NewEgg for decent savings. Does anyone have a link to specific memory that's compatible?
  
  
• Is there any real difference between the 128GB and 160GB SSD options other than the capacity? I'm wondering why the 160 is referred to as "Intel 160GB ..." and the other as just "128GB ...".

I also just chatted with one of the reps about some of the options that seem to be missing from the configurator, so sharing that info as well. Take it with a grain of salt since the rep was completely unaware of at least one significant configuration option.

• i5/i7 option missing (only i3) - coming by Friday (as others have already reported)
  
  
• Win 7 Home Edition missing (only Pro) - rep thinks this is the only OS option, but doesn't really know why or much about it (I find it odd that the OS options between the regular X220 and tablet would be different - anyone know why that might be?)
  
  
• 9-cell battery option missing (only 6-cell) - coming by Friday
  
  
• "Outdoor" screen option missing (only multi-touch) - rep was unaware of this option (really??)

The i5 (if not i7) and 9-cell are must-haves for me so I guess I'm waiting until Friday. @$%!

 

Multitouch includes digitizer and digitizer is included.

Bronsky

 

Anyone else confused by the shipping estimates at Lenovo. When I ordered the machine it gave me an 8 day estimate. Once I placed the order it told me the estimated ship date was 5/13. That's much longer than 8 days from now.

I'm excited about the new machine but quite disappointed by having to wait for 5/13 to get the machine.

 

FYI: The lenovo site is now working if you downgrade from Windows 7 Pro to Home Premium. The english version correctly appears with this downgrade.

I've submitted my order:
i5-2520M
Windows 7 Home Premium
320 GB 7200 RPM
2 GB (I didn't want to pay $75 for the 4GB upgrade when Crucial sells a 2GB chip for $24)
Fingerprint reader, HD webcam, Centrino Advanced-N 6205 wifi, and 9 cell battery (only $10 extra!)

 

From lenovo's site
"**Ship date: An estimated ship date will be posted on our order status site after your order is placed. The date reflected above does not determine when your order will ship since inventory status may change before your order is final and because items may be held until all products on the order are ready to ship. To obtain the latest information about the availability of a specific part number, please call the phone number listed in the masthead at the top of this page. A flat charge for shipping & handling may apply for certain orders, as indicated on the Checkout page. "

In other words, it may ship sooner.

 

Sure - I understand the ship date on my order is an estimate. But surely it seems strange (even misleading) that the order page indicates 8 days and then the completed order says 5/13. Unless I am missing something thats 20+ days.

I know this is a complaint that's been voiced before. Just needed to vent

 

Yea,
I had paid extra for shipping just to be bumped back to the 13th as well.

Lenovo cancelled shipping charge. I hope we get it sooner then the 13th.

 

Damn am I too late on the group buy? I am a student, so would the student discount match the one for the group buy?

 

Sometime in the last 6 hours the layout of Lenovo's configuration utility for the x220t changed.
Though the specs appear the same, the model is now being called the x220i Tablet and the starting price appears to have increased to $1399.99.

Broken checkouts, price and model naming changes during initial release and a uninformed sales team.
Does anyone else feel as if Lenovo is running this product release like an all-volunteer concessionary?
Maybe it's just me..

 

Can I replace the hdd myself with a western digital 640gb scorpio blue? Or is the size different? Strange that the largest capacity offered is only 320gb?

 

^^^ Because Lenovo chose to use drives of 7mm height.

 

It's always a chaos during product launches on Lenovo website. So I am not surprise and neither are many of the member here at the forum.

 

Thanks! That sucks man... Wanted to put my 200gb music collection in....
Is there larger capacity 7mm drives available? Don't mind putting it in myself if the warranty don't get voided.

 

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'SIM card: USA'... does this mean I won't be able to stick an Australian SIM card into the WWAN card when I eventually get it here ordering from the U.S. site??