X60s: Good deal???

Windows XP Professional
Intel Core Duo processor L2400 1.66 GHz, 2mb L2 cache
Memory: 1.5 GB
HD: 80GB
Graphics: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Battery: 8 Cell Lithium
Security: Integrated Finger Print Reader
Warranty: 3yr parts and labour

Price: $2,770.17 USD (excluding tax, shipping)

Is this a good deal...also
When you add more memory does it come factory installed?
Is it best to buy directly from IBM (from Canada)?

 

http://www.costcentral.com/proddetail/Lenovo_ThinkPad_X60s_1702/17023QU/J86582/

Then just add a 1GB stick from elsewhere which will be much cheaper, but you won't get the security of Lenovo's return policy.

 

When I configure an X60s on the Lenovo Canadian site it is much more than if I do the same laptop on the American site...

I factored in the currency difference but it i still around $700 more on the Canadian site?

 

Yes most laptops cost more in Canada (and europe for that matter).

You might do better purchasing from a reseller instead of from the website. If you are in the toronto area, there are a couple of notebook stores in Pacific Mall (chinese mall) which are competitive... be prepared to bargain.
They will definitely undercut the website prices significantly (if u can bargain).

 

Thanks for the post skibunny...I live close to Toronto so I think i'll check that out!

 

http://caipsgws001.can.ibm.com/store/family?type=fb&action=search&family=ThinkPad+X+Series
use this to buy if u are goin to use visa card, about 30% discount with it
those are the X series page.