Lenovo IdeaPad U330 - $976 and lower

I'm holding out too! Still nothing out there that comes close to this. Even if it does, you'll end up ordering and waiting another 4 weeks, 4 weeks from now!

 

honestly this is getting very annoying. I ordered when it said that the item was in stock and then it became 3 - 4 weeks, now even more than that. I dont think Im going to wait, and will probably cancel my order soon.

 

It never stated it was in stock.

 

It did state the U330 as in stock when I ordered. I have called a number of times and the reps claim it is in stock. Apparently, the makings of complete units are not in stock.

 

Anyone have a stackable coupon for IdeaPad for use with EPP/CPP discounts?

 

dont think so at this time, but just give it some time, they'll come back!

 

been lurking here for a bit, I bought one on 8/26 with an ESD 9/23. I was told last week it was pushed back until 9/30, but still shows 9/23 on my order page (basically same story as everyone).

However, just checked lenovo's website. When you go to customize/buy a U330, it [now] says "Ships within 2-3 weeks**" I could have sworn it said "Ships within 3-4 weeks" when I purchased, and has said that ever since. So unless I'm wrong, that looks like some progress if they'd go to the effort in changing it?

 

here are some pics for ya http://www.engadget.com/photos/lenovo-ideapad-hands-on/923775/

 

My ship date has been updated to October 7. I placed the order on August 20.

 

what was your original ship date?

i ordered august 23rd (higher config) and have a ship date of september 22nd but havent called to see if its changed and im sure it has, just dont' want to know

what config did you order too?

 

I ordered the higher config. My original ship date was today, 9/10.

 

Just received the WiFi Link 5300. It is the right part, for those of you who were unsure.

 

I just got a new credit card, and would like to change my order to be on my new card instead of my debit card for the warranty extension benefit. Is it possible to change where I'm charging the laptop to? Do I have to call?

 

You would need to call and it would cause a delay because of processing.

 

Oh wonderful. Well, an extra year of warranty is worth an extra week of waiting, I suppose.

Thanks!

 

Hi Esag,

I am a new member here. For some reason I couldn't PM you. So hopefully you still read this thread.

Do you still have the quote? Is it for the higher config?

Could I have the quote you have from Lenovo?

Please send it to [email protected]

Thanks so much.

 

USP2DAYSONLY - New coupon code for those who wants to order. Ships in 2-3 weeks.

 

Just contacted Lenovo, most orders will be shipped after October. I ordered mine in late August. Man, I might just cancel and get a Vaio!!!

 

Sigh... no idea what I should do. Classes start a week from monday. I would REALLY like to have my new laptop before the second term this school year. Will a T400 or a X200 ship by the end of the month?

edit: Customer service told me 2-3 weeks. I think they legitimately just don't have a clue. They also said I can't change my payment method... I think I'll call them rather than use the chat thing. We shall see.

For reference, I ordered on Aug. 23.

edit2: So the online chat people aren't as useful as talking on the phone. I got my order changed to my credit card AND I got my order expedited to ship next week since classes are starting for me (or so she said...)

 

Score! I might have to try the "class starts next week" bit. But its more likely that she said that only to stop your incessant calling lol. Every time I deal with Dell its the same thing- just getting the right CSR on the phone can make all the difference.

 

My new order has a ship date of 9/25 (my old one had a ship date of 9/22).

Seems like she at least got me to be around the same place in line.

 

Soooo I just got an email from a lovely lady who informed me that she is managing my case personally, and will see that it ships by the 24th. Hats off to Lenovo, I never received any personalized CS emails from Dell.

 

wow nice

did u email/call them and complain, or did the email just show up out of the blue?

 

If you tag an order with a customer service id, they'll send you updates like that.

 

The email just showed up. Anyone who wants the CSR's phone number or email, let me know.

 

Just called up and got an estimated shipping date of October 7th. However the CSR stated that if he hears back that that is the confirmed shipping date from the shipping warehouse he will expedite the order.

As it stands now I think everyone will be waiting to around the same time, as he stated the laptops are still in China and have not been shipped to the USA yet.

 

http://www.ehow.com/how_2541_stop-dog-chasing.html

This might help those of us that are edging obsessive status checking (myself included).

 

I canceled my U330 and got a T400. It's a little bit bigger and instead of getting after Oct 7th, I'll get it in two weeks. I know it's only a week or so more, but at least the T400 date is a guarantee. The Lenovo rep told me that all U330 are on hold because they do not have the parts.

 

traitor! just kidding. i though about getting the t400 but it is a tad big for my liking.

 

sooo...who contacted them today and got some useful info?

 

And here I thought watching a shipment tracking number was torture. I'd much rather have a tracking number than this nothingness..

 

I just called customer service today explaining that I needed the system as soon as possible, and the representative was very helpful and told me they'd be able to ship it on 9/25. I ordered on 8/19 with an original projection of 9/2 and an updated projection of 9/30, but I'd been hearing from Lenovo that it may be as late as mid-October, so I'm more than happy with 9/25.

I don't know if my calling made any difference--it probably would've been shipped on the 25th, anyway--but if you'd rather not take any chances, the number is 1-866-42-THINK.

 

Great, looks like they will be shipping orders before October.

Does anyone know if the U330 has an IR receiver on the front? Checked the factsheet and photos and I cant tell. I want to buy a media remote for the laptop, I plan on using it frequently for entertainment.

 

Havoc,

I can't remember if I asked but I'm pretty sure when I had an online chat the lenovo CSR said there was no IR port. I would search one of my old posts but I'm at work and dont have time.

I am going to order this which would give most of the commands of a medial remote: Bluetooth Media Remote

EDIT...look at my chat transcript on post number 95. No IR.

 

DONT ORDER IT!!

The remote you are looking at is an ExpressCard/54. The U330 has a /34.

Lenovo factsheet here.

 

Very nice catch.

Get a 34mm remote, not a 54mm.

As for other news, I guess I am keeping my U330 order. 3 weeks since I submitted a cashback claim and it just went through...

Oh... and I used CPP and coupon for the epic win on top of the pricing error.

 

Good deal!

Knowing now that the U330 does not have an IR port, I cant for the life of me find an Expresscard 34 BT remote!

 

I am getting $109 cashback + $100 pricematch + $100 for complaining rather loudly and demanding a supervisor.

 

Sorry, but I only got mine from being nice to the rep. Never give someone a hard time for just doing their job.

 

yah just put in my claim for the cashback

did the same thing as you adam, used cpp paired with the coupon code and also was fortunate enough to get the $100 pricing error.

don't mind at all if the cashback doesn't go through, i mean i already got cpp, a pricing error and a discount code....can't be too greedy

on a side note, i originally ordered without cpp and got cashback right away - canceled that order, yet the cashback is still there, wonder if i'll actually get the $100 in 30 more days

 

Havoc,

Thanks for catching that, I almost bit yesterday but got too busy to order it.

I guess no luck finding a BT expresscard/34 remote?

 

I talked to a Cash Back rep when I had to get my order reordered with my credit card, and they said to tell Lenovo to make sure they file my new order for Cash Back when it goes through, otherwise I won't get the money.

 

yep, within 24 hours, got the $96.20 extra credited to my cashback account

used cpp, plus coupon, plus cashback

so got the higher config, shipped for now $904.17...theres no way any laptop will beat that price/config.


and if i'm real lucky, i'll still be able to get the extra $96 from the canceled order because its still in cashback....who knows but i'm not that greedy so don't care

 

according to the driver downloads page, there is a CIR driver available

so the u330 does have infrared after all? does it come with a remote??

http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/lenovo/Drivers/list.aspx?CategoryID=849


it also discusses the CIR port and remote in the user guide, although it says "specific models" for the remote:

http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/lenovo/files/user's guides and manuals/u330 user guide/u330 en/U330 User Guide V1.0 in English.pdf

 

I ordered on 23 Aug and just called to receive an estimated ship date of 14 Oct. and on the site it still says 22 Sept.

 

Thats not bad actually, I ordered on 8/20 and mine will ship 9/24, so thats more than a month.

 

They keep pushing the date back, first it was Oct 7th, now the 14th. I canceled my order and got a Sony VGN-SR190. Sony had a great deal last week.

 

Nice. I was considering the SR for the slightly better processor. But I tend to avoid Vaios- my previous Vaio SZ was complete rubbish. Full of bloatware, ran hot, and poor build quality. Do you plan on reviewing it when you get the laptop? You will likely receive your SR before I get my U330.

 

The Sony SR deal was too good to pass up as well. I got better specs, 3 year warranty, HP all in one wireless printer, sony laptop cover, and no interest for a year for about $1400 shipped with tax. See my signature.

 

my sz was beautiful, ofcourse i did a full reinstallation of windows when i got it but it always ran perfect, fast as hell (t7700, SZ660N/C) and was great build quality.

who knows, perhaps you got a bad one cuz it was one of the coolest laptops ive ever used

i want the Sony Z, but too much money compared to the u330 to justify it