t420s is out! but pricey

just letting everyone know the t420s just became available on US's family/friends website, but for a pretty high base price of $1740. i've been waiting for this for a while.. but i'm going to have to wait a bit longer for the price to drop. how long did it take the t410s to reach the $1200's on the family/friends site?

ps- it's great to see the 1600x900 res screen (could've been 1600x1000 right? as everyone has moaned about 1000 times already)

 

Put a 1920x1080 resolution screen in it and id be happier then a pig in mud!

 

This model is $1274 from costcentral. It is the cheapest preconfig right now.

4170-32U i5-2520M 4GBx1 14.0" HD+ 720p 320G 7200 TP 11b/g/n WWAN upg Fingerprint-None Blueooth-None Pro 64

 

There's something messed up with the CTO pricing because the pre-configured models are way, way cheaper - which is not the case with the T420.

 

They just dropped the prices on the T420s. It's now about $200 more than the T420.

I just ordered a T420s with:
Intel Core i5-2520M Processor (2.5GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz DDR3) Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64
14.0 HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Antiglare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready Intel HD Graphics 3000
2 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
720p HD Camera
250 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
DVD Recordable
Express Card Slot & 4 in 1 Card Reader
6 cell Li-Ion Battery - 66+
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (2x2 AGN)

I ordered the base RAM because I already have 8GB of DDR3-1333 that I purchased for my T400 (the 4GB it had originally will be going back in the T400). I also have a 160GB x25-m G2 SSD (7mm once I remove the spacer) that will go in the T420s.

The total before tax was $1124 (after 10% off code LOGICBUY10). That officially makes this the most expensive ThinkPad I've purchased.

 

With my identical configuration between a T420 and T420s the price difference is $270.00. That is with the 10% coupon and the additional 5% off offer the site has.

Difference is with both systems having 3 yr warranty and accidental coverage as well.

Not worth the price difference, so I'm either going with the X220 or T420 model. Wish the pricing of the X220 would come out soon.

Just for the heck of it, I priced a T520 and its $72.00 less then the T420s model and it has everything the same with the exception the T520 has the much better 1920x1080 screen.

 

when will the micro SSD be available?

 

Looks like they just released the T420/520 w/ the Nvidia discrete graphics option today but not for the T420s. Any ideas on when that the T420s will be available with Nvidia graphics?

 

does this go in to the ultrabay? or the original harddrive place?

 

What does "Mobile Broadband Ready" mean? Just insert my SIM card or does it require any extra modules?

 

Yep, just insert a sim or have it activated.

 

The only 5% coupons I see are for the old models.

 

Can't decide between the T420s with discreet Nvidea graphics or the X220T. It'll be nice to have an IPS screen and pen input for photoshop but i wonder how often i'd use it.

 

Worked on both the T420 and T520 for me today and the last few days.

 

Apparently just slip it in. The antenna is already in the monitor.

Also the I7 chip equipped model is not yet up, but that (dual core) will be well over $2,000. A lot of money to save a lb or 2.

Perry

 

Hope this clears this up....

First drop box photo shows the 5% offering in the upper right corner for the T420 ThinkPad

Second drop box photo shows towards the lower right side the price with the 5% off

Third drop box photo shows both the added 10% coupon and 5% price on the T420.



https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Public/1.jpg?w=bc9a0bb0


https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Public/2.jpg?w=bc55c8ae


https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Public/3.jpg?w=1bdff935

Edited: Links above do not work, so post number 25 does

 

Error 403.

What coupon did you use for the 5%?

 

Are you sure? I would think like the old model it would need a gobi card as well otherwise that is freaking awesome!

 

Try below again. No error for me






https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Public/1.jpg?w=bc9a0bb0

 

Error 403, seems I need to be logged into your account.

 

I'm using Google Chrome is that has anything to do with it vinuneuro

Used the link icon above the first time and now I placed the photo bucket link again onto this box without using the link icon to see if that helps.

https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Public/1.jpg?w=bc9a0bb0

 

Still no dice with Firefox and IE. Try logging out of you account and see if the link works for you. It seems that's the problem even though I see /Public/ in the url.

 

Or just use imgur.

 

Take this with a grain of salt, please, but when I chatted with Lenovo rep on their website she gave me April 19th as when: T420s can be configured with NVIDIA, x220 & x220t can be purchased. I don't know what other dates are flying around

 

You are right. Logged out and get same error.
Used imgur for first photo




http://i.imgur.com/g7AEX.jpg

 

"Mobile Broadband Ready" means it has the antennas and SIM card slot. You still need to add a WWAN card (like the Gobi).

 

Ordered my T420s last night. Estimated ship date is April 8, 2011. Hopefully no extended delays like last year with the T410s.

Specs:

ThinkPad T420s - Express - 1 Yr Depot Topseller Warranty
Processor: Intel Core i5-2520M Processor (2.5GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz DDR3)
Operating system: Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64
Display type: 14.0 HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Antiglare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
System graphics: Intel Core i5-2520M Processor (2.50GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) with Intel HD Graphics 3000
Total memory: 2 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
Keyboard: Keyboard US English
Pointing device: Fingerprint Reader
Camera: 720p HD Camera
Hard drive: 250 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
Optical device: DVD Recordable
System expansion slots: Express Card Slot & 4 in 1 Card Reader & Smart Card Reader
Battery: 6 cell Li-Ion Battery - 66+
Power cord: Country Pack North America with Line cord & 65W AC adapter
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 3.0
Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters: Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (3x3 AGN)
Integrated mobile broadband: Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable

 

Oops, it doesn't have a TPM chip?

 

I just purchased my T420s. This is my 2nd Th!nkpad; previously owned T42. I forced myself to make this order because it took me forever to decide among T410s outlet, T420, X220, and X220t. Now just waiting, no more dilemma ^^!

Specs:

Intel Core i5-2520M Processor (2.5GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz DDR3)
14.0 HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Antiglare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
Intel Core i5-2520M Processor (2.50GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) with Intel HD Graphics 3000
8 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
Fingerprint Reader
720p HD Camera
320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
DVD Recordable
Express Card Slot & 4 in 1 Card Reader
6 cell Li-Ion Battery - 66+
Country Pack North America with Line cord & 65W AC adapter
Bluetooth 3.0
Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 (3x3 AGN)
Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable

--1k5 total after tax (student discount and 5% e-coupon applied).

 

I don't see any coupons applied.

EDIT: nvm, you'd think I'd see the big green button that says discount.

 

the t420s in Canada can be configured for $1169 with EPP and 15% off coupon with the following:

Intel Core i5-2540M Processor (2.60GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) with Intel Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.3GHz1
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)12
14.0" HD+ (1600x900), with Wireless WAN Antenna
Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor graphics with dynamic frequency
2 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 (1 DIMM)8
UltraNav with Fingerprint Reader
250GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm4
DVD Recordable5
6 Cell Li-Ion Battery60
Broadcom Bluetooth 3.0 with antenna
Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 AGN10
Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable65
1 Year Depot/Express Warranty7

Seems more expensive in the US?

I am going to wait until the Nvidia GPU is out for the T420s. hurry up lenovo!

 

what is the 15% coupon?