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    Lenovo x301: 50% off to bring price to > $1,162.75...WOW!

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by JWBlue, Aug 30, 2010.

  1. JWBlue

    JWBlue Notebook Deity

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    Stackable with Visa discount page brings it down to this blowout price!

    I am seriously considering buying one just to sell it on Ebay.


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    How long will the processor in those machines keep it usable?
     
  2. Ulags

    Ulags Notebook Consultant

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    Can you post the link?
     
  3. JWBlue

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    Here is the Visa dicount link.


    http://shoplenovo.i2.com/SEUILibrar...home=visacardholders&affinity=visacardholders

    I don't remember where the link is for the discount code.

    Copy and paste the code. It still works.

    Here are the specifications:

    ThinkPad X301 - Topseller - 1 Yr Depot Warranty

    Description Part number Unit price* Quantity Price*
    ThinkPad X301 - Topseller - 1 Yr Depot Warranty
    Edit 2777CTO $2,349.00 1 $2,349.00
    Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU9400(1.4GHz, 3MB L2, 800MHz FSB) 1
    Operating system: Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64 1
    Operating system language: Genuine Windows 7 Professional US English 1
    Display type: 13.3 WXGA+ TFT (1440x900 LED backlight) 3x3 UltraConnect 1

    Total memory: 4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM) 1
    (The page link says 2GB, but it really is 4 GB)

    Keyboard: Keyboard US English 1
    Pointing device: UltraNav (TrackPoint and Multi Touch TouchPad) with Fingerprint Reader 1
    Camera: Integrated Camera 1
    Hard Drive: 64GB Solid State Drive 1
    Fixed Bay Device: Ultrathin DVD Burner 1
    Wireless Card: Intel WiFi Link 5300 (AGN) with My WiFi Technology 1
    Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth PAN 1
    Mobile Broadband: Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable 1
    Battery: ThinkPad X300/X301 Series 6 Cell Li-Ion Battery 1
    Power cord: Country Pack North America with Line cord & 65W AC adapter 1
    Language pack: Language Pack US English for Windows 7 1


    :eek:
     
  4. fortexg

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    X301 seems to be gone from Lenovo.com
    In UK, US & Ireland...
     
  5. fortexg

    fortexg Newbie

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    Called Lenovo UK & Lenovo US, got same information:
    out of stock, gone, removed from web site today
    A sad day I must say... :(
     
  6. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    Why not just get a Dell Adamo? It's cheaper also , plus you get a 128GB SSD.