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    When to buy T500

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by _ignite_, Jun 1, 2009.

  1. _ignite_

    _ignite_ Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am going to buy a Lenovo T500 for the upcoming school year for college, and i was wondering when the best itme to order it is. I have noticed that there is already a student discount out there, but will there be any other bigger discounts to come?

    Thanks.
     
    _ignite_, Jun 1, 2009
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  2. wilse

    wilse Notebook Evangelist

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    you just missed a 15% off sale this past weekend
    they have them every so often though
     
    wilse, Jun 1, 2009
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    _ignite_ Notebook Enthusiast

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    How do i know when the %15 sales are? do i have to keep chacking Lenovo's website. And is %15 sale the most % off i am ever going to find?
     
    _ignite_, Jun 1, 2009
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  4. hax0rJimDuggan

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    I think it was even 30%. Select models where 15% and then the coupon code was an additional 15%.
     
    hax0rJimDuggan, Jun 1, 2009
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  5. keltix

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    buy it during the back to school sale.... make sure you order it early enough so it gets there in time
     
    keltix, Jun 1, 2009
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    also keep checking the coupons section on this site.
     
    Luke1708, Jun 1, 2009
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    They are rarely if ever updated. Just keep checking the Lenovo website.

    In general, the student discount is poor, and you can find much better deals regularly.
     
    MidnightSun, Jun 1, 2009
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    pi3guy Notebook Consultant

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    I heard intel will cut mobile processor prices this month. there may be a drop due to that, or you might cash in on a better proc

    the student discount is far from poor. I have configured a 1600x1050 screen, 2 gb ram, p8600, thinkpad bgn, dvd rw, dedicated gfx t500 for under $800 last month, still have the quote saved.
    it was under exclusive deals
    I would suggest don't pay more than 900 for a similar spec.
     
    pi3guy, Jun 2, 2009
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    1timedeal Notebook Consultant

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    best way is to sign up for their newsletter. They blast out newsletter whenever they have discounts going.
     
    1timedeal, Jun 2, 2009
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