Lenovo Thinkpad - Upto 30% discount - Barnes and Noble Exclusive Offer.

Been looking for a replacement for my 7 year old Thinkpad Z60m. Damn thing is still running (using it to type this comment). Nevertheless, I want something faster and lighter. At this price, I decided to jump. Here are the specs. So excited!

Thinkpad T420s - Price: ̶$̶2̶4̶1̶0̶.̶0̶0̶ $1063.30 (saved $1346.7!!!)
Intel Core i7-2640M Processor (2.80GHz, 4M Cache with Turbo Boost up to 3.50GHz)
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit AntiGlare Display
NVIDIA Quadro NVS4200M Optimus technology (1GB)
4 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
UltraNav multi-touch touchpad & TrackPoint with Fingerprint Reader
720p HD Camera with Microphone
320GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
DVD+-RW
Express Card Slot & 4-in-1 Card Reader
Lithium Ion 6-cell Battery
90W AC Adapter - North America, Latin America (2pin)
Bluetooth 3.0 wireless
Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 AGN

Quote from ddferrer : Been looking for a replacement for my 7 year old Thinkpad Z60m. Damn thing is still running (using it to type this comment). Nevertheless, I want something faster and lighter. At this price, I decided to jump. Here are the specs. So excited!

how did you get it?

Quote from vegasboyforu : how did you get it?

I believe the deal has expired.

Quote from vasanthkay : ... I upgraded it to 16Gb of RAM by buying a 8GB Kit (4GBx2)[/url] ...

I am not sure how buying (4GBx2) RAM can upgrade to 16GB RAM, unless the laptop has at least 3 RAM slots and the 3rd slot already has a 8GB RAM?

Quote from WebNomad : I am not sure how buying (4GBx2) RAM can upgrade to 16GB RAM, unless the laptop has at least 3 RAM slots and the 3rd slot already has a 8GB RAM?

Good point haha.

Speaking of 16GB RAM upgrades, I was thinking getting a pair of RAM sticks for my T420s. Anyone know if these are compatible with it?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Pro...6820233217

T420s specs says it maxes out at 8GB, but I've read that the Intel Mobo supports up to 16GB. Anyone ever try these Corsairs with the T420s?

Quote from skystorm : Tried the Lenovo Outlet (http://outlet.lenovo.com/)? I've seen some T410 on there recently.

I click it and tells following:
Unfortunately, the content you requested is missing.

Quote from hofan : I click it and tells following: Unfortunately, the content you requested is missing.

Indeed. Very odd. Just entering "outlet.lenovo.com" in the address bar works, though...

Quote from BDavis280 : Meh, I haven't pulled the trigger yet. Been looking for a 14" laptop with the 1600x900 screen and it seems the t420 is my best bet; I can get it down to $600 plus tax for i5 and 1600x900 res. Haven't decided if this is good enough (i.e. cheap enough).

Let me know if you get this. I'm looking at this, also thinking about a t420s which is slimmer and has a USB 3.0

Also considering a smaller comp. Anyone have experience with the Thinkpad X series? Are they of as good a quality build quality as the T series? I'm considering a 13.5 X series kinda small but should be nice and portable...but expensive

edit:

I don't play PC games or anything so I don't need graphics. also portable is a plus
is this a descent deal. seems like ok for what you get, a thinner, T420s :
ThinkPad T420s - Express - 1 Yr Depot Topseller Warranty
$1,063.24
Intel Core i5-2520M Processor (3M Cache, 2.50GHz)
Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit)
14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit AntiGlare Display
Intel HD Graphics 3000 in processor
4 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
UltraNav multi-touch touchpad & TrackPoint
128GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA
DVD Recordable
Lithium Ion 6-cell Battery
Bluetooth 3.0 wireless
ThinkPad 1x1 b/g/n
Mobile Broadband ready (no mobile broadband module)
1 Year Depot/Express Warranty

edit:

Quote from ddferrer : ...

ddferrer I just realized my price is exactly the same as yours. Yours I think has a better Graphics card and larger HD. Mine has a SSD. Only differences?

It has 4 RAM slots and can be upgraded to 32GB RAM...
I will be having (4 x 4GB).... Hope u get it now

Quote from WebNomad : I am not sure how buying (4GBx2) RAM can upgrade to 16GB RAM, unless the laptop has at least 3 RAM slots and the 3rd slot already has a 8GB RAM?

Just checked... There are new deals in this B&N account... I believe they always have discounted price here!

Quote from ddferrer : I believe the deal has expired.

Quote from vasanthkay : It has 4 RAM slots and can be upgraded to 32GB RAM... I will be having (4 x 4GB).... Hope u get it now

Only the W520 has 4 slots and can be upgraded to 32Gb.


The T series have two and you can upgrade to 16GB using 2x8. Amazon has compatible Corsairs for $99.

Quote from simplyblown : I got the W520 recently... solid laptop & surprisingly lightweight but I have had 2 BSODs to date (Win 7 Professional) while I never had the problem with W7 Home in the past maybe just need to re-install windows[?] Suggestions for anyone looking for a Thinkpad: Get the cheapest amount of Ram (4gb) and buy the rest off Amazon/Newegg -- if you get a QM processor the 4gb will come installed in the slot under the keyboard (leaving the bottom 2 Ram slots open for easy upgrade). Color sensor's a 'meh' upgrade from my research -- 1080 res. is a no-brainer -- go for the intel Ultimate wireless card -- stick to buying an SSD separately (easy ultra-bay install option) . Also lenovo has switched it up the keyboard on the upcoming w530, settling for something that's more 'chicklet styled' --- so now's a great time to get the w520. Finally, for those considering the T420, it's been reviewed across the board to have a terrible screen, just keep that in mind when making a purchase decision... I was set on a portable 14" laptop but the reviews about the T420 put me off.

Thanks for infoi. Is the T420S also supposed to have a trerrible screen?



Anyone have experience with the Thinkpad X1 or X series vs the T420s? Build quality, keyboard, usage etc?

Quote from intelinside : Let me know if you get this. I'm looking at this, also thinking about a t420s which is slimmer and has a USB 3.0 Also considering a smaller comp. Anyone have experience with the Thinkpad X series? Are they of as good a quality build quality as the T series? I'm considering a 13.5 X series kinda small but should be nice and portable...but expensive edit: I don't play PC games or anything so I don't need graphics. also portable is a plus is this a descent deal. seems like ok for what you get, a thinner, T420s : ThinkPad T420s - Express - 1 Yr Depot Topseller Warranty $1,063.24 Intel Core i5-2520M Processor (3M Cache, 2.50GHz) Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) 14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit AntiGlare Display Intel HD Graphics 3000 in processor 4 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM) UltraNav multi-touch touchpad & TrackPoint 128GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA DVD Recordable Lithium Ion 6-cell Battery Bluetooth 3.0 wireless ThinkPad 1x1 b/g/n Mobile Broadband ready (no mobile broadband module) 1 Year Depot/Express Warranty edit: ddferrer I just realized my price is exactly the same as yours. Yours I think has a better Graphics card and larger HD. Mine has a SSD. Only differences?

Picked this T420 up from the outlet for about $600 total (shipped and after taxes):

i5-2520
NIVIDIA Quadro
4GB RAM
1600x900 res
160GB SSD
9 cell batt

I was also looking at a T420s but the added perks didn't justify the expense for me.

I have heard that the T420 screens are not best, but I have not heard that they are terrible. It may have to do with the fact that they are an anti-glare matte finish instead of the typical glossy finish (this is just speculation, I don't know the reason they are considered bad). However, it is difficult to find a 13-14" laptop with this high of resolution so for me it is worth it. I know the W series has 1920x1080, but a 15.6" laptop is way too big IMO.

Quote from BDavis280 : Picked this T420 up from the outlet for about $600 total (shipped and after taxes): i5-2520 NIVIDIA Quadro 4GB RAM 1600x900 res 160GB SSD 9 cell batt I was also looking at a T420s but the added perks didn't justify the expense for me. I have heard that the T420 screens are not best, but I have not heard that they are terrible. It may have to do with the fact that they are an anti-glare matte finish instead of the typical glossy finish (this is just speculation, I don't know the reason they are considered bad). However, it is difficult to find a 13-14" laptop with this high of resolution so for me it is worth it. I know the W series has 1920x1080, but a 15.6" laptop is way too big IMO.

I must be doing something wrong, but I keep looking on the outlet site and can never find something that cheap $600!!!!... if I look right now a T420 w/ SSD around same specs is like $850+. The cheapest T420 on the site right now without SSD is like $550??