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    Wait 4+ weeks for Z61m or get something else?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jkozlow3, Nov 28, 2006.

  1. jkozlow3

    jkozlow3 Notebook Guru

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    I placed an order for a Lenovo Thinkpad Z61m, but they are having some MAJOR supply issues with RAM for some reason and the estimated ship date is a month away :(

    The basic specs are as follows:

    Core 2 Duo T5500
    WSXGA+ 15.4"
    2GB RAM
    ATI x1400 GPU
    100GB 7200RPM

    Price: approx $1400 before tax with the student pricing deal Lenovo is currently offering.

    Anyway, the Lenovo rep informed me that the shipping delays are real and that there is little to no chance of receiving the machine before January. They won't ship the machine without RAM, so the delays are inevitable regardless of how much RAM I order it with. Not sure why Dell, HP and others can get RAM without a problem and Lenovo can't.

    So, do I wait patiently or is there a comparable machine I should investigate in this price range? Do I stoop to Dell E1505 or HP DV6000t? Something else? Or just wait? Thanks!!
     
    jkozlow3, Nov 28, 2006
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  2. derelict1987

    derelict1987 Notebook Consultant

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    It should really depend on how badly you need this notebook now. This a good configuration on a quality computer and would be worth the wait if you can afford to. However, the Compal Hel80 or even a Dell Latitude d820 would probably meet your requirements as machines in this price range with good construction.
     
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    mbrockma Notebook Consultant

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    jkozlow3, when were you told that? I spoke with a rep on Monday that said the issue has been resolved, and it should take no more than 2 weeks.
     
    mbrockma, Nov 28, 2006
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    jkozlow3 Notebook Guru

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    Hmmm...I was told about the RAM delays on Monday (yesterday).
     
    jkozlow3, Nov 28, 2006
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    paqtrick22 Notebook Evangelist

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    WAIT FOR THE T60 wide! hehehe
     
    paqtrick22, Nov 29, 2006
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