ThinkPad X220 Info/Ordering/Shipping Thread

Okay their prices are officially on crack. Core i5-2410M, webcam, win7 home, 9cell was 802 yesterday, 845 this morning, and now down to 819. So right now they got it back to yesterday's pricing just with a more expensive 9cell.

I guess I learned a lesson; next time buying a Thinkpad, don't hesitate to snatch it.

 

Price went up. 9 cell battery is now $30 instead of $10.

 

Hi all!

This is my first post. Thanks to people and info from this forum, I ordered my X220T direct from Lenovo. And the price is a steal!

Order date: 24-Apr

Spec:
Core I7-2620M
4G Memory (1 DIMM)
Fingerprint reader
Camera HD 720p
6 Slice Battery
Case Sleeve

The rest are default. The sleeve got shipped on 26-Apr.
The X220T estimated on 20-May.
The slice battery est. 28-May

Price: 1490.38
Tax: 128.55
Total: 1618.93

I'm going to modify the order because forgot to include the bluetooth.
If for some reason I cannot get the bluetooth in, where can I order the parts?

Later I plan to DIY Intel WiMAX 6250 upgrade.

Btw, does all Sierra Wireless High-speed 3G/4G modules compatible with X220T?

 

just ordered a x220 myself. time to retire the t60 and the x61s.

will upgrade to 4gb of RAM and an intel 320 80gb SSD. you have to remove the plastic spacers on the SSD for it to fit, right?

0A69627 SBB INTEL CORE I5-2520M PROC
45M3092 VBB GENWIN7HOMEPREM64
0A59833 SBB GEN WIN7 HOME PRM64 EN
0A69642 SBB 12.5PRMHDLDBCLTDPYMBBBRDAN
45M4569 VBB 2GBPC3-10600DDR3 1333SODMM
45M4839 SBB KEYBOARDUS ENGLISH
0A69643 SBB FINGERPRINT READER
0A69657 SBB CAMERA, HD 720P
0A69650 SBB 250GB HRDDSK DRV,5400RPM
0A68287 SBB NO MSSDRIVE
0A69647 SBB TP BATTERY 29++(9CELL)

 

I am using a forwarder Does anyone know any answers to my queries? Thanks

 

can you link us to the costcentral page? if you have the exact model number, you could look up the model on lenovo's site to see if it comes with a camera or not.

 

What's the latest method to get the cheapest X220 possible? I'm finally ready to lock in my order, but can only get it down to $966 with a 10% coupon. Is that as good as it's going to get?

 

Lenovo ThinkPad X220 Tablet 4296 (42962WU) from Cost Central

 

Yes, you have to remove the plastic spacers.

Does anyone know if we have to buy the 7mm screws or can we use the ones from the HDD?

If we have to buy'em which ones and from where?

 

I ordered the 6-cell battery + the extension (19hr battery) here is order:
1
ThinkPad X220 - 3 Yr Depot Topseller Warranty
Intel Core i7-2620M Processor (2.7GHz, 4MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) USB 3.0
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
12.5" Premium HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna
Intel® HD Graphics 3000
4 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
Fingerprint Reader
320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
ThinkPad Battery 29+ (6 cell)
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (2x2 AGN)
Integrated Wireless Wide Area Network upgradable
4287 : 3 Year Depot Warranty - TopSeller

 

My first post as well. I registered to respond to your first post.

I forgot to add bluetooth to my x220t when I ordered it and it is now too late to change the order without canceling. I did a bit of poking around and found the part number (60Y3271) of the bluetooth module and ordered it from IBM parts. Once I receive the laptop, I'll let you know how hard it was to install the module.

FYI there are two bluetooth modules that look identical, one for $30 and one for $34. I went with the cheaper one.

Here's a link to the maintenance manual that describes the procedure: Lenovo Support - Hardware Maintenance Manual - ThinkPad X220 Tablet and X220i Tablet

EDIT: The one thing I'm still wondering about is if there is an led bluetooth indicator on the x220t like there is on my T60p. If there is, I may need to order a new indicator cover.

 

my order on apr.21 was shipped out today according to the online status. Don't have the tracking info yet.

 

It does come with a 720p camera. That's from the tabook. You won't find this exact model on Lenovo's online shop because Lenovo's website is CTO only, and this is a TopSeller model.

 

Hey guys, I just bought X220 with the following spec. Let me know if its a good price. $999 + Tax

ThinkPad X220 - 1 Yr Depot Topseller Warranty
Intel Core i5-2520M Processor
Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
12.5" HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna
Intel® HD Graphics 3000
6 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM, 4 & 2 )
320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
ThinkPad Battery 29++ (9 cell)
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (2x2 AGN)
Integrated Wireless Wide Area Network upgradable

Regards,
Fez

 

Ok,
Quick update on the order

My original order date was on 4/19 mid afternoon.
The estimated ship date Lenovo has on my order is 5/13

I talked to a CS today and according to him the computers should start shipping on the 4Th.

 

That is what mine said too. He said the 4th or anytime before that. So possibly earlier.

 

Is your order status still say "in process"

 

Did anyone here order from Provantage at all? I'm curious to know if anyone has an idea of/update on the timing on Provantage shipments.

 

I got an email saying part or all of my order has been shipped, even though I had an estimated date of 6/6. I wonder if they're just sending the warranty/service agreement, as that is what was attached to the email.

 

LOL "We shipped you a slip of paper. Hope you're happy!"

 

My X220 shipped today. I ordered April 20th early morning. I received the shipment email around 1pm, and the order status site was updated around 3pm. No tracking details yet, but I did get 2 day shipping so I'm crossing my fingers it will make it before the weekend.

 

Anyone here who ordered a TABLET and had that shipped? (I'm assuming the tablet models will follow a slightly different shipping schedule).

 

Yah it does.

I had part of my order ship out the day after I ordered. I was pretty excited until I realized that it wasn't the computer.

 

This was super helpful, thank you. No idea what I'm going to do but I need to do it fast - my dell vostro 1400 is giving me all the warning signs.

 

go through fatwallet.com and you will get a 3% check cash back.

then go here.

Lenovo Thinkpad 420s $949.61 plus 2% back in Wowpoints from MasterCard

click on the IBM Shareholder login link. you might have to register, i'm not 100% sure. once you're done, you'll get an automatic 10% discount, at checkout page, you can apply another 5% coupon.

 

have you guys seen this test abou the reflectivity of the Multitouch version of the Tablet Convertible?
Feel quite confirmed in my decision to order the outdoor gorilla glass screen of the tablet!

 

This guy always cracks me up. See the linked time stamp below.
0:27 " And that is full brightness going on, uh.. from the Sun"

 

Lol, where's the Fn + End key for that now?

 

The final coupon doesn't work for x220t - not sure about x220 proper... The real answer is to go back in time one week and order when the 15% csr code was still working. :-/

 

This worked. And the voucher at checkout takes off another 10%. I'm down to $870. Thanks heaps.



EDIT: Can anybody give me the dimensions and weight of the package the X220 comes in? And what county of Portland, Oregon is the comGateway.com delivery address, if anyone knows... Lenovo checkout needs it, comGateway doesn't supply it anywhere that I can see.

Cheers

 

May I know which voucher you're talking about? thanks!

 

Well I registered at the IBM shareholder site and logged in which I think is an immediate 10% discount, and this code for a further 10% off X220 was on the right side of the main screen before I went in to order - USXEDGEX0428.

Finally ordered. Exciting stuff... as long as they don't wait until the 18th to ship as specified .

Code works until May 4th, by the way.


Just need to decide whether I am going to buy and try inserting a de-shelled Intel 510 now. Will it be stable in there without the casing? If not, how to stablise it? Just wrap up anti-static stuff around it until it fits in tightly or something? Is there a resource somewhere that I can learn more about this process or about tinkering with SSDs generally?

 

anyone tried to order internationally using amazon checkout? I also tried getting a quote from a rep but it has no way to choose to checkout using amazon.

 

You have to add a US address in amazon checkout. Then you can use amazon checkout.

 

can someone provide more info on the IBM shareholder 10% discount please- I searched and all i can see is a few things to do with a diso on referbished equipment??? Im getting ready to order a x220 and would like to get this 10% off... thanks for any help...

 

I just tried the coupon : LENOVOVIP and it didn't work for me ... please post best coupon codes if you have just ordered one from lenovo

 

unless you're a shareholder, requesting this info is against forum rules.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/lenovo-ibm/567077-thinkpad-sticky-please-read-before-posting.html

 

Is there anything wrong with ordering this with the stock i5-2410m or should I get the next one up??

I am getting ready to pull the trigger, help me quick before I change my mind!!!

 

I would suggest against using Amazon checkout. I used it the first time ordering fro Lenovo and there's no benefit what-so-ever. In fact, if you use Amazon to check out, Lenovo won't be able to price match your purchase later on if price drops or something.

 

You won't notice any difference in performance between it and the 2520. Apart from the 2410's slightly lower clock and turbo, it also has a lower graphic clock at 1.2 GHz instead of 1.3 GHz. It also does not have VT-d, which might make it less suitable for running a virtual machine, but I'm no expert on that.

If the 2520 was no more than about $50 more, I'd take it. Otherwise, probably not

Intel® Core? i5-2520M Processor (3M Cache, 2.50 GHz)with SPEC Code(s)SR048
Intel® Core? i5-2410M Processor (3M Cache, 2.30 GHz)with SPEC Code(s)SR04B, SR04G

 

Thanks,
I am "In the club"! Just placed my order. In the end I think I will be fine with the 2410m, and trimming cost is important. I am very excited!


Processor Intel Core i5-2410M Processor (2.3GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)

Operating system Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64
Operating system language Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 English
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 250 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
Micro Hard Drive No Micro Solid State Drive
Battery ThinkPad Battery 29++ (9 cell)
Power cord Country Pack North America with Line cord & 65W AC adapter
Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters ThinkPad b/g/n
Integrated mobile broadband Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable
Language Pack Language Pack US English


Total out the door, $833. Not bad.

Now I really do have to get rid of my dm1z (still sealed) and my x120e which I love.

 

re: x220pl0x

According to UPS, the x220 box is 2.6kg.

 

Mine is shipped...that was FAST!!!

 

Same here. Ordered on the 25th, and just got email saying that it shipped!

 

Wow, you ordered on 4/25?

 

I ordered on the 23rd and it still hasn't even made it to the warehouse

 

*jealous* Any tablet buyers who have any updated shipping info?

 

let me ask... does purchasing a warranty mean that you can't (shouldn't) replace the hard drive for instance, until the warranty is up?

I'm debating between a 2 or 3 year onsite with accident protection

 

The hard drive is user replaceable. You can replace it withought voiding the warranty, but if the hard drive fails Lenovo won't fix the hard drive (and very possibly the computer. Companies will frequently try to pull such stunts like "how do you know the new hard drive didn't cause your monitor to stop working"...)

 

there is no other way if you are outside US ....