home : hot deals & information involving: IBM Tuesday, August 19, 2008last update: 1:30pm (EDT)
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- IdeaPad Laptop Computer for $373
Coupon code USPIDEAPAD15 gives the 15% discount referred to on that page.
A IdeaPad S10 weighs only 2.65 lbs and its 10" screen makes it very portable.
It only has a single core Intel processor, 512MB memory, no DVD drive, and a battery capable of about 3 hours.
Also a IdeaPad Y510 has a 15" screen, Dual Core processor, 2GB memory, bigger hard drive, DVD Burner, and weighs 6.2 lbs for $552 after coupon.
The IdeaPad models use a durable but fixed construction, so no components can be upgraded.
Lenovo.com
- 15% off, code: USPYPWWP (expired)
New coupon code USPYPWWP gives 15% off of
Thinkpad T61 Laptops,
X-Series Laptops,
Tablet Laptops,
and
A-Series Desktops.
This code is expected to expire today.
For example, a 14" or 15" Thinkpad T61 Laptop starts off at about $884 with Integrated Graphics and Windows (a Linux laptop is available cheaper), configured with Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, Windows Vista Home Basic, 1GB Memory, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, and 4-cell battery for $751 after coupon.
However our recommendation is to configure it with Windows XP Professional and a 6-cell battery for a total price of $785 after coupon.
The coupon gives 15% discount on all system upgrades.
For example, a 3 year depot warranty at $101 adds $86 after coupon.
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- 10% off, code: USPGREATSAVINGS (expired)
Coupon code USPGREATSAVINGS gives 10% off of
Thinkpad T61 Laptops,
X-Series Laptops,
Tablet Laptops,
and
A-Series Desktops.
This code is expected to expire on Sunday, but should be replaced by another new code on Monday.
For example, a 14" or 15" Thinkpad T61 Laptop starts off at about $884 with Integrated Graphics and Windows (a Linux laptop is available cheaper), configured with Core 2 Duo T8100 processor, Windows Vista Home Basic, 1GB Memory, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, and 4-cell battery for $760 after coupon.
However our recommendation is to configure it with Windows XP Professional and a 6-cell battery for a total price of $832 after coupon.
The coupon gives 10% discount on all system upgrades.
For example adding Microsoft Office Small Business upgrade at $229 costs $206 after coupon, and a 3 year depot warranty at $101 adds $91 after coupon.
Lenovo.com
- 10% off, code: USPSAVEMORENOW
Coupon code USPSAVEMORENOW gives 10% off of most configurations, and gives 15% off R series.
This coupon is in addition to automatic discounts on their site.
Some deals:
Thinkpad T Series 14" integrated graphics (the one priced at $850), lowest configuration can be configured to $713 after coupon with this configuration:
Core 2 Duo T8100, Windows Vista Home Basic, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, Bluetooth, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
Our recommended configuration: Thinkpad T Series 14" at $797 after coupon with this:
Intel Core 2 Duo T8100, Windows XP Professional, 14.1" WXGA screen, 1GB of memory in 1 DIMM, 120GB hard drive 5400rpm, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, PC Card Slot and Media Card Slot, no bluetooth, 6-cell battery.
It prices to $885, or $797 after coupon.
Thinkpad T Series 15" with integrated graphics (the one displayed at $850) in its cheapest configuration for $732 after coupon:
Core 2 Duo T8100, Windows Vista Home Basic, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, no bluetooth, 6-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
It configures to $814, or $732 after coupon.
We recommend "downgrading" to Windows XP Business for a few dollars more and upgrading the hard drive size.
Thinkpad X61 12" for $1020, or $918 after coupon:
Core 2 Duo T8100, Windows Vista Home Basic, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, no Bluetooth, 4-cell battery, 1 year warranty.
Does not include an internal CD/DVD drive.
If the coupon fails to give any discount in the cart, try again while makeing sure there are no spaces or extra characters before & after the coupon.
The T Series or the lightweight X Series are recommended for business use.
Lenovo gives an option to get Windows XP instead of Vista.
If this laptop is meant for business & productivity use, we recommend configuring it with Windows XP for a more stable operating environment.
If you are confortable following Lenovo's instructions of installing additional memory inside the laptop, you can configure your Lenovo with 1 DIMM module of 1GB, then install your own 1GB DDR2 Laptop Memory in the laptop's second memory slot for $17 after shipping and a rebate.