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    Lenovo Thinkpad T420 Laptop - i5 2410 / 14" HD+ (1600x900) / 4GB RAM / 320 GB 7200rpm - $688

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Titansrule527, May 11, 2011.

  1. Titansrule527

    Titansrule527 Notebook Consultant

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    To get this one:
    1. Log in through the Lenovo.com Barnes and Noble portal here [i2.com]. You can create a free account if you don't already have one.
    2. Head over to the T420 page and select the T420i setup
    3. Upgrade to i5 processor (+$42.50), HD+ Display (+$42.50), and free upgrade to 4GB RAM.
    4. Use coupon USX10T0509 to take an additional 10% off

    specs:
    Intel Core i5-2410M Processor (2.30GHz, 3MB L3)
    Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 6412
    14.0 HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display, Mobile Broadband Ready
    Intel HD Graphics 3000
    4 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)8
    UltraNav with TrackPoint & touchpad
    320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
    DVD recordable multiburner5
    6 cell Li-Ion Battery - 55+60
    No Bluetooth
    ThinkPad b/g/n10
    Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable
    4177: 1 Year Depot Warranty - TopSeller
    $687.73

    From Slickdeals! Great deal imo
     
    Titansrule527, May 11, 2011
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  2. abaddon4180

    abaddon4180 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Definitely a good deal considering it is one of the few 14'' notebooks to offer higher resolution
     
    abaddon4180, May 11, 2011
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  3. Ahbeyvuhgehduh

    Ahbeyvuhgehduh Lost in contemplation....

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    :eek:

    That IS a good deal!
     
    Ahbeyvuhgehduh, May 13, 2011
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  4. NotEnoughMinerals

    NotEnoughMinerals Notebook Deity

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    Thats a great deal, if only Canada had access to it =/
     
    NotEnoughMinerals, May 14, 2011
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  5. Voodooi

    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    If you're willing to drive to Niagara Falls, NY., which is about 1.5-2hrs from your location, I can give you a mail holding facility that I use and recommend. PM me if you're interested.
     
    Voodooi, May 14, 2011
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    jjahshik32 Notebook Deity

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    Wait where do you login from?? i2.com..??
     
    jjahshik32, May 21, 2011
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    Jyang486 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Jyang486, May 22, 2011
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  8. brycos

    brycos Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have heard the 2410M is crippled by Lenovo to have no turbo boost? Is that true or even possible, since I notice they don't mention turbo boost in the specs? IS that possible because that would basically make it an i3 wouldn't it?
     
    brycos, May 22, 2011
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  9. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Just because it's not mentioned in the specs doesn't mean it's not there since Intel's CPU is capable and I doubt Lenovo would be able to do this for only this specific CPU but I don't own this model so am not 100% sure.
     
    sgogeta4, May 22, 2011
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  10. DigitalNinja

    DigitalNinja Notebook Consultant

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    Any idea what the best deal is in Canada for a laptop like this right now?
     
    DigitalNinja, May 22, 2011
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  11. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Cin', May 22, 2011
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  12. Brainonska511

    Brainonska511 Notebook Consultant

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    I have the same question.

    Edit:
    I just made the account (using an -edu address since it said "Welcome Faculty, students..."; just in case) and placed an order. Same price, but I got it with the camera and Intel 6205 2x2 AGBN card and the i3.
     
    Brainonska511, May 23, 2011
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