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    ThinkPad SL500 with upgraded Processor for $423 with free shipping.

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by cat mom, May 7, 2009.

  1. cat mom

    cat mom Notebook Evangelist

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    This looks like a great deal on a good computer to me. Can be upgraded if you want.

    From slickdeals.net

    Lenovo CPP has the ThinkPad SL500 with upgraded Processor for $423 with free shipping. Thanks thegreatfixer

    1. Click Here
    http://shoplenovo.i2.com/SEUILibrary/controller/Lenovo:EnterStdAffinity?affinity=cpp
    2. Enter familyandfriends as password
    3. Click on "Mothers Day Sale"
    4. Click on "Thinkpad SL500"
    5. Starting price will be $383

    To achieve this configuration, select the following:

    * Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6570 [adds $40]

    Specs:

    * Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6570 (2.1GHz 800MHz 2MBL2)
    * 15.4" WXGA LED AntiGlare
    * 160 GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
    * 2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory
    * Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
    * ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III
    * DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer
    * UltraNav without fingerprint reader
    * Integrated AT&T Mobile Broadband Card (3G)
    * 6 cell Li-Ion Battery ( 2.4 Ah )
    * Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
     
    cat mom, May 7, 2009
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  2. x16colored

    x16colored Notebook Enthusiast

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    Link is not working :( ...

    Does this also work for shipment outside of the USA? :)
     
    x16colored, May 7, 2009
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  3. cat mom

    cat mom Notebook Evangelist

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    Hopefully I fixed the link for you.
     
    cat mom, May 7, 2009
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  4. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    No.

    All these new CPU numbers are confusing.
     
    dtwn, May 7, 2009
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  5. Oberkanone

    Oberkanone Notebook Evangelist

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    from the referring site-

    Enter familyandfriends as password
     
    Oberkanone, May 7, 2009
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  6. novablade

    novablade Notebook Consultant

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    this is a great deal for a great laptop.
     
    novablade, May 8, 2009
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  7. msucurt

    msucurt Newbie

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    starting price was $455. I entered the familyandfriends password and all....am i doing something wrong?

    thanks
     
    msucurt, May 10, 2009
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  8. Oberkanone

    Oberkanone Notebook Evangelist

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    Sale ended.
     
    Oberkanone, May 11, 2009
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