whats your X61 estimate ship date?

FINALLY! My X61 shipped, config below:

Original order date : 6/9/07
First ESD: 6/28/07
Second ESD: 7/31/07
Actual ship date: 7/16/07

Code:

   	      7675CTO    	CTO THINKPAD X61 1YDW  	   	   	   	
  	      42X2656   	SBB 12.1" XGA TFT, T7500 	  	  	  	
  	      42V8012   	SBB MS WIN VISTA HOME BASIC 	  	  	  	
  	      42X0367   	SBB MSWINVISHOMB32 US ENGLISH 	  	  	  	
  	      41W2060   	VBB 1GB PC2-5300 667MHZ 1DIMM 	  	  	  	
  	      42X0133   	SBB KEYBOARD US ENGLISH 	  	  	  	
  	      42X0754   	SBB TRACKPOINT W/FINGERPR.READ 	  	  	  	
  	      42V9144   	SBB 100GB HDD,7200RPM ATA 2.5" 	  	  	  	
  	      42V8193   	SBB INTEL TURBO MEMORY 1GB 	  	  	  	
  	      62P6054   	VBB INTEGR.BLUETOOTH PAN 	  	  	  	
  	      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 	  	  	  	
  	      41W5666   	SBB PKG 	  	  	  	
  	      42V8300   	SBB 1GB PC2-5300 DDR2 667MHZ 	  	  	  	
  	      42X1470   	SBB CL.PLATE X61,WLAN BT 	  	  	  	
  	      42V9665   	SBB FCC, LABEL 	  	  	  	
  	      42X0412   	SBB GEO LBL US,WLAN BT 	  	  	  	
  	      41W1982   	SBB LOGO PLATE 	  	  	  	
  	      42X0407   	SBB MT 7675 SYSTEM LABEL 	  	  	  	
  	      42X0948   	SBB MECH MISC PARTS 	  	  	  	
  	      42V7973   	SBB MS LABEL (VISTA BASIC) 	  	  	  	
  	      42X1232   	SBB NEWINTELLAB_DUALCORE/CEPRO 	  	  	  	
  	      42V8063   	SBB MS WAU ENGLISH NA-U MODELS 	  	  	  	
  	      39T6439   	SBB BLUETOOTH W/ANTENNA 	  	  	  	
  	      41C9340   	LENOVO THINKPAD PROTECTION EXTENDED SERVICE AGREEMENT - 3 YEARS

 

no turbo memory? mine is similar to urs. Mine has turbo memory and 100GB hard drive. $1,214.48

 

No Turbo Memory. You also have 1GB of RAM then if you ordered Turbo Memory from Lenovo. I only have 512MB of RAM.

 

Oh damnit.
THE SHIPMENT IS BEING HELD BY BROKERAGE FOR REASONS BEYOND UPS' CONTROL

 

Ordered 06/25/07
Shipped 07/10/07
Recieved 07/12/07

Ordered through the visaperks website.

My first impression was "wow this thing is tiny!" (compared to my 15.4" asus monster)
I'm curious about light flex near the power button and, as another user mentioned, the power brick produces a certain hiss when under heavy work.

Lets hope I wont get too many problems with the upgraded warranty...

 

same here.

 

So... I received my "shipment" and apparently they simply split the order into the laptop itself and the accessories... and sent the accessories first.

My shipping date still says 7/27 for the laptop. Gosh, I was excited there for a few days.

 

So, how is it?
Any warm spots?

 

It's really great. Very fast, quite silent (I can hear the fan if I put my ear next to it) and the overall quality is amazing. It's very sturdy, nothing feels like cheap plastic. However, there is some flex near the power button.

The right hand rest (as well as the bottom) does get warm when using the hard drive + wireless (I was transferring lots of files through the network). However, the heat is bearable and switching wifi off does seem to make a difference.

My general impression is everything is really easy with the x61. I find the thinkvantage utilities (and the fn shortcuts) very useful.

 

Which wireless card did you get? Intel or ThinkPad?

 

Did any of you folks order using the EPP or Shareholder program? I did so back in the beginning of June, my order was delayed once (from June 30 to July 18). Here were are on July 18 and this thing still hasn't shipped. It is enough to make me insane, but I am reluctant to call and complain because I do not want this order CANCELLED, especially after I have waited SO LONG for the item.

 

Yup.
Something of mine shipped today, don't know if it's the computer or the dock.

 

I ordered through EPP, but I don't think that has anything to do with the delays. It's just a matter of having the part(s) in stock.

 

Which wireless card do you have (Intel, Thinkpad)?
How warm does it get (the right palm rest in particular) when you're just browsing the internet?

 

After months of waiting...my X61 finally arrived. But geeeeez....the LCD screen is not "Ultra Connect II" as I've chosen, but I was like...whatever, I don't care anymore. But now, after couple hours of usage, the Hard Drive (80gig 5400rpm) is making REALLY LOUD SQueeeeeeking sound. If it's noisy with a normal sound then that's fine. This case, it squeeeks with high-pitch noise, killing my ears. This is soooooooo irritating. I don't have faith in asking Lenovo to replace Hard Drive or for laptop exchange. I prolly just go ahead and purchase a bigger laptop HDD from elsewhere.

Does anyone know if a regular 2.5" SATA notebook harddrive will fit for this Lenovo X61? What about the so-called "airbag" feature, will it still works with a different HDD?

 

ThinkPads just use standard notebook hard drives. I would call Lenovo and ask if you can RMA the drive only.

 

How's the rest of the notebook?

 

How do I know what was shipped from my order?

 

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/s...2Fpartslookup/partsLookup.vm&sitestyle=lenovo

 

My wifi card is listed as "INTEL KEDRON 802.11A/B/G WLAN ADAPTER CA" which could explain why I don't find the heat to be such a problem.
While it may become uncomfortable after extended use, I think it's only a minor problem.
Because of the notebook's size, my hands barely rest on the laptop's palm rests while typing or using the trackpad. I keep them on my desk instead.

I can't give you any empirical data related to temperature. I find using the notebook on my lap to be slightly uncomfortable. It is much better if it's resting on a table or if there's something protecting your legs (and your chances of reproduction).

 

oops they did it again!
June 6th ordered -> June 26th first ESD -> July 19 th second ESD -> July 21st third ESD.

 

That is UNREAL -- can I ask if (1) you ordered through EPP/SPP, and (2) if you have called Lenovo for a discount and/or some kind of freebie? I'm in the same boat as you -- the ship date was July 18 but it is still "in process" and I have not received the delay notification :/

 

Didn't work for me. The package is 4.4kgs and I doubt a dock weighs that much.

I used SPP.

 

I just called up and was told to sit tight for the rest of this week as it is "in the warehouse." We'll see, I suppose.

 

Mine just arrived about 5 minutes ago.
Finally!

 

Just got mine!
almost everything looks good. there is a weird high-pitch sound coming from my power adapter!

I will have to wipe vista home basic and install xp after I investigate the weird sound from my power adapter.


anyone have this problem? it started about 20 minutes after it was plugged in. it got also very hot!

 

X61 or X61s?

 

I got EXACT, same problem. The high-pitch noise is very irritating, it's killing your ears after awhile.

 

but is it the power adapter or the hard drive?

the sound comes clearly from the power adapter when plugged and connected to the laptop. it's sounds really unhealthy so i unplugged it and will call lenovo in my lunch break.

it's an x61 (bmnotpls)

 

The sound comes from underneath the keyboard. But I agree with you that it must have been the power adapter problem, because it makes no noise at all when unplugged. But once you plug the AC in, it'll make that ugly noise after 10 minutes or so....seems like the noise is in sync. with the hard drive activity too. I'll call Lenovo too after work, but I think they'll transfer us to IBM technical support anyway - though I still think it's their problem during the manufacture process (if not adapter component defect).

 

Put your ear right up to the AC adapter and you'll hear the high-pitched whine is coming from it also. For some reason the sound is hard to localise.

There is no noise when I plug my X60s adapter plugged into my X61s.

 

Here are some sources that might be helpful for us new Thinkpad (pronounced in a "Lenovo" way, not IBM) victims:

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?p=311717&sid=d8c21793257622cd45fca2d595ee2267

http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Problem_with_high_pitch_noises


In my case, it only make noise when the AC cable is plugged in for charging. It's ok on battery....so I guess I'll just live with it, rather than sending it to Lenovo...having them "update the bios"....then having the same problem still.

If any of u decide to send it in for repair, let me know of your result. The Thinkpad has 1 year warranty, so I'll see if any other problem coming up.

 

well, i used spp. It says in process and the EST ship date changed to 21st.
I did not use my email address and credit card because I did not have american express. Thus, I used my friend's credit card and email address. I guess it is possible that they shipped it... but I doubt.

 

the adapter from my friend's x60s is the same (same model, same part number) as the adapter from my x61. it does not make any sound.

 

Man do I feel your pain.

Ordered on June 16th. ESD was slated for July 19th. Today they tell me it's moved up again to August 20th.

This is rediculous...

 

X60s adapter PN, doesn't buzz: 92P1160
X61s adapter PN, BUZZZZZZZ LIGHTYEAR EDITION: 92P1156

I'm using my X60s right now with the X61s-provided adapter and I get the buzzzz/whine.

DO NOT ship your computer to Lenovo for this problem - the problem is the obviously the AC adapter and NOT the computer itself!

 

I ordered on July 16 and my ESD is August 2nd. It'll be a miracle if my x61s doesn't get delayed.

 

Ok...I called Lenovo, then transferred me to IBM, then IBM transferred me one more time back to someone. They agree to send me a new AC adapter, I hope they are sending me a non-defecting one. But I'll keep this defect one as a spare though, hehehe. I'll wait and see if the new one (same FRU P/N: 92P1155) works or not, if still not I'll make special request to send me an X60 adapter that time.

For those who's going to call for new adapter, call directly to this number to save time from being transferred back and forth.

1-800-426-7378-1-1-1-four digit machine type

 

lol thats good. it is good to have additional adapter

 

ha ha. yup. i called them (IBM) and they are sending me a new one.

 

what the hell!
my new EST is 08/07/07
wtf it takes they 2 months to ship a notebook???

 

Mine is still 8/2, ordered on 7/16.

 

It's well worth the wait.

 

I received an email that said my order was going to be cancelled due to federal regulations unless I agreed to a further delay. It is now listed at 8/7/07.

I have no idea what is going on -- it's really ridiculous. By the time I receive this laptop, the X62 will probably be arriving. This would be funny if it weren't so very sad.

In any event, I am very close to just giving in and going to eBay. Savings or none, a two-month wait is just unbelievable.

 

Federal regulations? Wtf does that mean!?

 

For anyone that has it, is the cover a little loose when it's closed?

 

huh? thats an interesting one. LOL even federal regulations wont allow lenovo delay so long hahahahah

 

umm i just called them and asked for 100 dollar off. She said she will send that request and email me back. Seriously, i think it is fair for me to receive 100 dollar off for waiting 2 months.

one thing i wanted to add is.. she did ask me what kind of compensation I am looking for, and she referred LCD monitor? case? or ?
I told her that I am looking for $100 off and a case. P i read that from forum.thinkpad.com) but, she said I cannot have both. Thus, I only demanded $100 off. Anyway, I just wanted to say dock station or LCD monitor might be a better choice.

 

Ok here is my system, which I just received two days ago:

CONFIGURED SYSTEM
Serial Number: ### $1,093.54 + $65.61 tax = $1,159.15

7675CTO LENOVO THINKPAD X61 7675 - NO CPU - 12.1" TFT
42V8012 SBB MS WIN VISTA HOME BASIC
42X0367 SBB MSWINVISHOMB32 US ENGLISH
42X0103 SBB 12.1"XGA TFT T7300
41W2060 VBB 1GB PC2-5300 667MHZ 1DIMM
42X0133 SBB KEYBOARD US ENGLISH
42X0753 SBB TRACKPOINT
42V9140 SBB 80GB HDD,5400RPM ATA 2.5"
62P6054 VBB INTEGR.BLUETOOTH PAN
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
41W5666 SBB PKG
42V8300 SBB 1GB PC2-5300 DDR2 667MHZ
42X1470 SBB CL.PLATE X61,WLAN BT
42V9665 SBB FCC, LABEL
42X0412 SBB GEO LBL US,WLAN BT
41W1982 SBB LOGO PLATE
42X0407 SBB MT 7675 SYSTEM LABEL
42X0948 SBB MECH MISC PARTS
42V7973 SBB MS LABEL (VISTA BASIC)
42X1232 SBB NEWINTELLAB_DUALCORE/CEPRO
42V8063 SBB MS WAU ENGLISH NA-U MODELS
39T6439 SBB BLUETOOTH W/ANTENNA


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Link for lazy:
http://www.buy.com/prod/lenovo-lapt...duo-t7300-2-0ghz-1gb/q/loc/101/204681856.html