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    T61p :kickass laptop for linux @ under $1500 EXPIRES TODAY

    Discussion in 'Linux Compatibility and Software' started by wearetheborg, Jul 23, 2007.

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    wearetheborg Notebook Virtuoso

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    Just wanted to give a heads up on this deal.
    T61p certified to run linux
    http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS8001895768.html

    You can get it (DEAL EXPIRES TODAY) at under $1500 including tax.
    2Ghz, 100GB 7200 rpm, 1GB sodimm, WUXGA, NVIDIA Quadro FX 570M, metal rollcage all around:
    http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/10/lenovos-t61p-packs-uwb-and-rollcage-for-the-ham-fisted-road-war/
    *5* year depot warranty (PLUS one year from credit card)
    Price: $1485 includiing CA tax (~$120)

    Algo outliined in
    http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/showthread.php?t=8893
    Just use coupon USPJULYT72 for the T61P instead of USXIBMSPPTRIPLE
    The coupon USPJULYT72 gives 10% of thinkpads.
     
    wearetheborg, Jul 23, 2007
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    USPJULYT72 now expired.
    USXIBMSPPTRIPLE works, but only takes 5% off.
     
    wearetheborg, Jul 23, 2007
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