just ordered a X61 questions?

I have a couple of questions about the X61

1. I have a Sprint Aircard which is an expresscard. I have read some reviews that it came with an adapter? Did it?

2. I ordered the Lenovo X61 with Vista Home Basic and an 8 cell battery. Assuming Vista Home Basic will not have Aero I do expect superior battery life but for those who have one how long does the battery actually last?

3. Is this a good deal for a X61 for $978 before tax?

1 7675CT CONFIGURED SYSTEM
09/20/07 $978.56 $978.56
42V8012 VBB MS WIN VISTA HOME BASIC
42X0367 SBB MSWINVISHOMB32 US ENGLISH
41W2063 VBB 2GB PC2-5300 667MHZ 2DIMM
42X0133 SBB KEYBOARD US ENGLISH
42X0753 SBB TRACKPOINT
42V9140 SBB 80GB HDD,5400RPM ATA 2.5"
42V8177 SBB INT.WIRE.WIFI/LINK4965AGN
41W1832 SBB 8CELL LI-ION BATTERY 2.6AH
41W1787 SBB CPK NORTH AMERICA
27R1769 SBB PSTN CABLE
42X0202 SBB LANG.PACK_US ENGLISH
Status: In process More info Learn more about estimated ship dates.
Shipment tracking available the morning after shipment.

Shipping & Handling $0.00
Tax $68.50
Total $1,047.06

Anyways Thanks!

 

Aero does not effect battery life much one way or another.