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    best place to buy Lenovo t430 for Canadian customers

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by amrits07, Jun 5, 2012.

  1. amrits07

    amrits07 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys,

    I was wondering where I could get the largest discount buying the T430 laptop, I've checked out visaperks so far, and haven't really found anything better, seeing that Barnes and Noble isn't available for Canadian customers.

    If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know before I make my purchase
     
    amrits07, Jun 5, 2012
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    kwk1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Try here http://shoplenovo.i2.com/SEUILibrar...ndca&affinity=ibmeppfriendca&menu-id=products
     
    kwk1, Jun 6, 2012
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  3. amrits07

    amrits07 Notebook Consultant

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    I believe visa perks still gives you a cheaper price than that. The CAXDISCOUNT code only takes off like 10%
     
    amrits07, Jun 6, 2012
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    kwk1 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yeah, quite possible.
    Lenovo friends site is hit and miss with discounts.
    The system in my sig was $1300 at Boxing week sale.

    Good luck getting a deal.
     
    kwk1, Jun 6, 2012
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  5. AESdecryption

    AESdecryption Notebook Evangelist

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    If you want to access the IBM/Lenovo Friends site, use this link ( here). The following build was priced at $1,265.65 (CAD) after the CAXDISCOUNT code (15% off).

    Intel Core i5-3210M Processor (3M Cache, 2.50GHz)
    Genuine Windows 7 Professional (64 bit)
    14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit AntiGlare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
    NVIDIA N13P-NS1 Optimus Graphics with 2GB DDR3 Memory //best graphics card offered in the T430
    4 GB PC3-12800 DDR3 (1 DIMM) //can be upgraded, online sellers like Newegg Canada ( here) sell the 204-pin RAM used in the T430)
    UltraNav with Fingerprint Reader
    500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm //free upgrade to 500GB at this time
    DVD Recordable
    9 Cell Li-Ion TWL 70++
    Bluetooth 4.0 with Antenna
    Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 AGN
    Mobile Broadband upgradable
    1 Year Depot/Express Warranty
     
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  6. kirayamato26

    kirayamato26 Notebook Deity

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    I'd wait a bit if I were you. The W520 in my signature was $1089.63 or something like that and I got it 4 weeks after the release of the W520.
     
    kirayamato26, Jun 6, 2012
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    amrits07 Notebook Consultant

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    amrits07, Jun 7, 2012
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  8. AESdecryption

    AESdecryption Notebook Evangelist

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    The RAM stick you've linked in the previous post would work, but you should test if its faulty when you receive it. To test for issues with the RAM, burn a copy of memtest86+ ( here) and boot into it. There are 2 DIMMs, thus you can upgrade your RAM up to 16GB (~$102 CAD here).
     
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    zakare Newbie

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    Would the T430 be compatible with both 1600MHz and 1333MHz RAMs?

    Thanks
     
    zakare, Jun 7, 2012
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