Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 Laptop: Core i5 3210M 2.5GHz, 8GB DDR3, 750GB HDD, 15.6" 1366x768 LED, Intel HD 4000, WiFi N, 6-cell, Win 7 Prem $400 after $100 rebate + Free Shipping (Student

Is someone knows the sku they ring up for for the student id, please post. Thanks

I'd be all over this except for two things:

1) The screen resolution is 1366x768 on a 15.6'' screen. This requires way too much scrolling for my taste.

2) The keyboard includes a numpad (good) but this means that the actual typing keyboard is offset from center to the left. I can imagine that will get really annoying. I like my keyboards centered.

When it comes down to it, I interact with the screen and the keyboard more than anything else on the laptop. If both are deficient, it's a deal-breaker for me.

Quote from ben7337 : Why isn't this deal getting more attention? Has there been a deal this good on a laptop ever? I mean Last I checked $300 is the best price a last gen i3 with no turbo boost, weaker gpu, half as much ram, and less than 1/2 the hard drive space went for. $400 for something with these specs especially with a current gen cpu is just unbelievable.

just bought it online, 499, i have my student ID but graduated last year. Do they check it out?

The tax-free weekend in NC starts this Friday. Should I wait? :-S

Would buy a few if it was better than 1366 768?.

The rebate submission form and the name on the Student ID should match.
On the .com form, it says you can't submit online, but mail in with copy of your student ID. I have my college ID laying somewhere, but will staples call the registrar and verify if I'm still student there?

Quote from LZatWork : I'd be all over this except for two things: 1) The screen resolution is 1366x768 on a 15.6'' screen. This requires way too much scrolling for my taste. 2) The keyboard includes a numpad (good) but this means that the actual typing keyboard is offset from center to the left. I can imagine that will get really annoying. I like my keyboards centered. When it comes down to it, I interact with the screen and the keyboard more than anything else on the laptop. If both are deficient, it's a deal-breaker for me.

Those two things and the integrated video card, are shortfalls, but all these can be overcame by add a big monitor and a wireless keyboard/mouse. Hope it's 12" then. I do think screen resolution is still too low.

For Student ID discount, the form should have the name of the Student ID card holder or the buyer. Just concerned, coz I am assuming the 100$ debit card will come in the name of the person whose name is on the form.

My t61 just died. How are these in regards to reliability?

Quote from rockingsd : If its ok, can you please let me know where you get them for 20% off?

My workplace. It's a perk.

Quote from ManchesterUtd : For Student ID discount, the form should have the name of the Student ID card holder or the buyer. Just concerned, coz I am assuming the 100$ debit card will come in the name of the person whose name is on the form.

If I'm reading the "store bought" version of the rebate correctly, you just present the student ID in person. For the "easy version" of the "store bought" rebate, you need to submit a copy of the student ID, but I don't see it demanding it in the snail mail version. That being said, I'm not sure what the B&M store does to prove/verify that a student ID was presented.

This laptop has the HD4000 for anyone who was wondering what graphics performance would be like.

Is this laptop better than the hp laptop on clearance for 375

Quote from Prodeje79 : My t61 just died. How are these in regards to reliability?

I think you got a good run out of it, that is a lot of years on a laptop. Expect the same on a new one.