ThinkPad X220 Info/Ordering/Shipping Thread

Yeah mellowspace, I figured it out, and went there. I managed to get it to $996 (before taxes, which'll be $70 for nj and $90 for ny) for this config: i5-2510M, IPS, 250GB HDD, 4GB, Camera, Fingerprint Reader, 9 cell battery, Centrino WiFi, and 3yr warranty. I figure if I step down to the i3, I can save even more, but I'm not sure that would be wise.
Does anyone have the i3 model and can comment on the speed difference and whether it's worth the extra $85 for the i5?

 

Ah. The i5 is a quad-core, and has some nice virtualization features that are missing from the i3. The i3 also apparently uses HT, which is disabled on the i5.

Core i3 vs. Core i5: Differences Between Intel's i3 and i5 Processors

 

The i5 is actually a dual core processor and yes its better than an i3. You can read more here about the differences in i3 2310m, i5 2410m and i5 2520m.

"Major difference of the Core i5-2410M from i5-25xx series is the operating frequency and support for advanced (Vpro) features. The 2410M runs at 2.3 GHz, which is 200 MHz lower than the i5-2520M model, and also has a few hundred MHz lower Turbo Boost frequency. A few advanced technologies, AES instructions, Trusted Execution and Virtualization VT-d, were stripped from this part. Remaining processor features are similar to Core i5-25xx SKUs: support for AVX instructions and HyperThreading, 3 MB level 3 cache, and 35 Watt Thermal Design Power.

At this time, Core i3-2310M is the only consumer Sandy Bridge CPU from Core i3 family. The processor is clocked 200 MHz lower than the Intel i3-2410M, and it lacks Turbo Boost technology. In all other aspects this model is identical to Core i3-2410M." I guess they meant i5 2410m at the end of that quote.

I'm in NYC by the way and taxes here are super high. On my config, the taxes came out to $80, but I decided to ship it to a friend in NH to save the taxes. NH has no sales tax.

Good that you finally got the better deal.

 

Yep, I'm in NYC as well. Wish I knew someone in NH Usually the ship to NJ trick works...and that way I'm still saving around $20, which is not nothing.
I checked wikipedia and you're right, it is a dual core; that article was talking about desktop processors. The main difference beside clock speed is lack of turbo boost and virtualization support. Still not sure if that's worthy $85, but the way I see it, going with the cheapest i5 is already skimping on the CPU. Grr...they charge too much for things that should be standard (Intel Wireless, Camera, Fingerprint, Bluetooth...it adds up)

 

Guys, may I ask one question. What is the different between x220i and x220? Is it the processor or is there anything else?



Thanks!

 

X220i = i3
X220 = i5/i7

 

Woot! X220t SHIPPED!!! Got a tracking number on the IBM tracking page. Tracking number doesn't actually exist in the UPS system, but the fact that its showing a number is something. Ironically, its marked as "Partially shipped," with the "configured system" shipped, and the "Recycling fee" marked as scheduled to ship 5/17. (How do you ship a recycling fee.l..?) Also Google IO today and got a Galaxy Tab 10.1. Just when I thought my day couldn't get any better my laptop ships *smug*

 

Thanks man!

So if I want IPS screen I need to upgrade?

 

unless you're actually planning to use the advanced features of the i5, there's really no reason to shell out extra bucks. It comes down to what you will use your laptop for.
Plus there's really no reason to spend big bucks when ivy bridge is just around the corner.

 

I would agree unless you push the CPU frequently, the better CPU will offer you little. You can get the IPS with the i3 CPU if you configure it yourself. I did so myself.

 

Just received my x220 (i7/IPS/320Gb, etc). Ordered on 4 May, received in the UK on 11 May - pretty quick turnaround of 7 days (5 business days). Box says it was manufactured on 6 May, 2 days after submitting web order.

Petrov.

 

Ivy bridge is just around the corner? It comes out next year...

 

On which site did you ordered ? That is blazing fast service. Is that the tablet version ?

 

X220 vanilla - not tablet. Ordered with Lenovo UK online store (run by Digital River). I called them to place the order as I also wanted to (and did) get an extra 10% discount from that shown in the website.

Petrov.

 

Mine FINALLY shipped. Word from the rep was that the part delaying the order (and I'm actually quite sure this was the case as it was removed from my order to get it to ship) was the SLICE BATTERY. So if anyone's still having issues with theirs, you may want to call and speak with someone about this possibility.

All in all:

i7-2620M
IPS
2 GB
320 7,200 RPM HDD
Fingerprint reader
Bluetooth 3.0
Intel 6205 Wireless
Webcam
6-cell

$1,175.77 + tax

Also, I should get another ~$50 credit now that it's shipped according to the rep to help with a price match.

The slice battery is expected to ship much later and is going to be on a separate order.

 

Originally Posted by DocJ:
Is it normal to not have an estimated delivery date on my UPS tracking page?

My x220 is stuck in Louisville at the moment. I assumed I'll get an estimated delivery once it clears customs.

I'm in this situation as well. My laptop got to Louisville Sunday morning (5/9) and has been there since with no updates or scheduled delivery. Although, there was originally a delivery date of 5/12 that disappeared. I called UPS this morning (5/11/11) and they told me it was scheduled to clear customs this afternoon and be delivered on time tomorrow.

Looking around online, there are a lot of people who have had Lenovo items stuck or lost in Louisville. Hopefully they've worked out some of the kinks.

 

Hey, does the lenovo order page update at the same rate as the IBM? On the Lenovo they pushed my estimated ship date for the x220t back to 5/23 from 5/18 (ordered 4/25) but on IBM's page it still says estimated 5/18 ship.

*sigh* I hate waiting.

 

another week passes yet NO NEWS WHATSOEVER about the availability of the tablets. Starting to lose patience.
Congratulations: A storybook paper launch!

10 weeks since it was announced now!
I do want it but, if I can't get it within the next four weeks I'll have to look elsewhere! I need a new Laptop for business trips in july!

 

This afternoon is the moment of truth, then. I've been checking the tracking page so much over the past two days I will probably be happier when the laptop leaves Louisville than when (god willing) it lands on my doorstep.

 

uggg ups lost my shipping label that had my address. now my choices are drive to them and pick it up or wait till tommorow.

 

my x220 arrived at Louisville and stayed there since yesterday. And my estimated deliverey date (this Thursday) disappeared.

 

Ordered X220(I7, IPS, 4GB, 128SSD, Bluetooth, Webcam, 9cell) on 05/09 with estimated ship date 05/25. There has been no charge on my credit card till today. Anyone knows if they started building this or waiting to verify $ on my card? Thanks

 

I ordered my X220 with a separate 4-cell battery and the 4-cell has been shown, since the day I ordered the system, as being on it's own order with it's own delivery date. Was the slice not handled the same way?

BTW, not to make you jealous or anything , but when I ordered my X220 on 4/24 I placed a separate order on the accessory site for the slice because it was no longer offered as part of the CTO process. It shipped the next day and I've had it on my desk for a week and a half. I would far rather have the reverse though: laptop in hand and waiting on the slice.

-darren

 

Darn, got an email from Lenovo customer support expecting good news. Was disappointed:


Thank you for your Lenovo Thinkpad order.
Unfortunately due to overwhelming demand for our
Thinkpad products, we are experiencing delays in
processing your shipment. As a result, your order has
been delayed while we process this backlog.

You may be receiving another email notifying you of this
delay with a link to check the status of your order.
Please continue to monitor this site, as we are updating all
shipment statuses with new shipment dates.
https://www.lenovoorders.com/orderstatus/index.cfm

 

Dear valued customer. We plan to continue shafting you. Please do not expect any compensation, as we do not sincerely appreciate the inconvenience that we are causing.

 

Just called UPS. Even though the online status says that it is still in Louisville, the rep told me that their other systems have shown that it has cleared customs and is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow. Huzzah!

 

Little bit confused now, UPS said there is exception and then expected?

what does internal activity mean?

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Your Tracking Information


Status: EXCEPTION
Last Scan: 5/11/2011 12:35:00 PM UPS INTERNAL ACTIVITY LOUISVILLE, KY US
LOUISVILLE, KY US
Carrier: UPS
Service: EXPEDITED
Expected: 5/12/2011
UPS Tracking Number: 1ZV62xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Scan History:

5/11/2011 12:35:00 PM UPS INTERNAL ACTIVITY LOUISVILLE, KY US
5/11/2011 12:06:00 PM IMPORT SCAN LOUISVILLE, KY US
5/11/2011 11:34:00 AM WAREHOUSE ENTRY CLEARANCE DETAILS, NECESSARY FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE, HAVE BEEN REQUESTED FROM THE RECEIVER LOUISVILLE, KY US
5/11/2011 1:27:00 AM ARRIVAL SCAN LOUISVILLE, KY US
5/10/2011 3:21:00 PM DEPARTURE SCAN ANCHORAGE, AK US
5/10/2011 1:27:00 PM ARRIVAL SCAN ANCHORAGE, AK US
5/10/2011 8:57:00 PM DEPARTURE SCAN SHANGHAI, CN
5/9/2011 6:14:00 PM EXPORT SCAN SHANGHAI, CN
5/9/2011 6:14:00 PM LOCATION SCAN SHANGHAI, CN
5/9/2011 5:21:00 PM ORIGIN SCAN SHANGHAI, CN
5/9/2011 3:38:00 AM BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED CN

 

Can you post your config so we can try to figure out if ours will be delayed or what exactly might caused the delay. Order date might be good info also. Thanks.

 

I got the same e-mail...

i7, 8GB, 320GB 7200, no FP reader, webcam, bluetooth, multitouch, 6205 Advanced-N 2x2

...although the rep I spoke to yesterday said the delay was due to the screens themselves.

 

I had pretty much the same config, with the cheap HDD but added a FP reader.

 

ordered on 05/03
shipped out 05/11
tracking is not available yet

superfast!

 

"You may be receiving another email notifying you of this
delay with a link to check the status of your order."

In my case, this e-mail had the header "LENOVO shipment confirmation" but the order is still listed as 'In process' if I follow the given link.

Either this is some kind of sick joke or Lenovo really needs to get its act together.

 

randfee, I feel your pain. I'm in the exact same boat, but I need my new laptop by June 1st. Would you consider getting the non-tablet version? I'm mulling that question right now and might jump ship on the tablet if I don't hear something more definitive by the end of this week... Didn't someone somewhere say that Lenovo's supposed to start assembling the tablets as of May 10th? That was yesterday. Actually, 2 days ago now, if we're talking about May 10th China time...

 

Hmmm when tracking my package on UPS, my order was titled "EXCEPTION" and it said it cleared customs (I believe it was in Louisville, KY)...now it says I have one business day left and it's "in transit."

Here's hoping it's a good sign.

 

Louisville, KY, United States 05/11/2011 12:35 P.M. In Transit
05/11/2011 11:34 A.M. Warehouse entry clearance details, necessary for customs clearance, have been requested from the receiver.
Louisville, KY, United States 05/10/2011 9:40 A.M. Arrival Scan

 

Yup, same deal here. I assume things passed customs and are finally on the way!

 

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Well I actually got the shipment notification email for an order that I actually canceled (now I should say that I tried to cancel). I ordered on 05/04 and decided to cancel the order and get a new config which I ordered on 05/06. I received an email stating that my order will be canceled (05/04 order), but now I received an email that says it has shipped. Now I guess Ill have to contact lenovo again to return the first order when I get it. Great, fast shipment for canceled order and May 31 estimated shiping date for my new order 2 days later. Now hoping to get the same fast shipping on the 05/06 order.

 

I stand corrected... Status: Shipped on 05/11/2011

I don't pretend to understand, but this is a happy birthday present indeed.

 

Yay!!! My X220T, ordered on 4/19 and projected to ship by 5/30, has just shipped out today! Huzzah!

That also means that I did get accurate info from customer support a week or so ago, who told me that mine was scheduled to ship the week of May 10th and would likely ship sooner, rather than later, because it had already been assigned a warehouse. Kudos to whomever that was, and take heart, all those waiting for tablets!

 

Mine has changed to the following but still has a expected delivery date of tommorow.

Louisville, KY, United States 05/11/2011 2:34 P.M. Warehouse entry clearance details, necessary for customs clearance, have been requested from the receiver.
05/11/2011 11:34 A.M. Warehouse entry clearance details, necessary for customs clearance, have been requested from the receiver.

 

which SSD should i install in the tablet? C300 128 GB or Intel 320 160 GB?

 

This is pretty much what happened to me. Ordered 5/1, cancelled on 5/4 to upgrade to a newer processor, placed new order also on 5/4.

My order from 5/1 shipped on Monday, the order from 5/4 is still "in process". I'll have to return the first order and pray that they actually ship the right order soon...

 

LOL, I have the exact same status as you do. Same times also, 11:34 and 2:34!

Hope to get this by week-end so I can play with it.

 

doube requests fro customs clearance now, and still sitting at Lousiville,


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Scan History:

5/11/2011 2:34:00 PM WAREHOUSE ENTRY CLEARANCE DETAILS, NECESSARY FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE, HAVE BEEN REQUESTED FROM THE RECEIVER LOUISVILLE, KY US
5/11/2011 12:35:00 PM UPS INTERNAL ACTIVITY LOUISVILLE, KY US
5/11/2011 12:06:00 PM IMPORT SCAN LOUISVILLE, KY US
5/11/2011 11:34:00 AM WAREHOUSE ENTRY CLEARANCE DETAILS, NECESSARY FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE, HAVE BEEN REQUESTED FROM THE RECEIVER LOUISVILLE, KY US
5/11/2011 1:27:00 AM ARRIVAL SCAN LOUISVILLE, KY US
5/10/2011 3:21:00 PM DEPARTURE SCAN ANCHORAGE, AK US
5/10/2011 1:27:00 PM ARRIVAL SCAN ANCHORAGE, AK US
5/10/2011 8:57:00 PM DEPARTURE SCAN SHANGHAI, CN
5/9/2011 6:14:00 PM EXPORT SCAN SHANGHAI, CN
5/9/2011 6:14:00 PM LOCATION SCAN SHANGHAI, CN
5/9/2011 5:21:00 PM ORIGIN SCAN SHANGHAI, CN
5/9/2011 3:38:00 AM BILLING INFORMATION RECEIVED CN

 

I guess this is an indication that Lenovo has not provided invoices to customs. I hope this doesn't drag on....

 

There's a thread dedicated to the X220 and SSDs: http://forum.notebookreview.com/lenovo-ibm/572243-list-drives-compatible-x220.html

 

I know, just wanted to ask other people who don't check those threads

 

Lenovo seems to having the same problem for years and they have not fixed it yet.

Google the UPS status message and all that shows is related to Lenovo.

 

Its weird, I actually got both an email stating all or part of my order shipped, followed by the email stating that my order has been delayed.

Now, when I check the IBM site, it shows that, like the Lenovo site, my x220t has shipped, but the IBM site marks the recycling fee as delayed...



As an aside, I also ordered one on 4/21 and cancelled, reconfigured on 4/24 (with coupon), and I called a handful of times over the course of two weeks to verify that my 4/21 configure was truly cancelled. This is my first Lenovo product, and I am already a little concerned with support.

 

I am in an identical situation and just called UPS and it is definitely a Lenovo problem. Even though UPS anticipates delivering it to me tomorrow (5/12), the agent said that the delays were likely to make delivery tomorrow unlikely.