Need a new laptop for work...

Company is paying, but I need to keep it around $800(ish). I can up it to closer to $900 for a WOW factor if the deal is right.

Specs I was given:


I7 processor
8gb of RAM
500+ GB hardDrive
Preferably Windows 7 PRO, but can settle for the standard home premium and a cheap place to get PRO upgrade.


Thanks in advance!!!

Woo...
You have many choices by that price .
I bought Lenovo I7,1TB,8GB RAM only $799.99

Or You can try Dell 17RSE $1049.99

Dell - Inspiron 17.3" Laptop - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive
Model: I17RSE-1282BK
SKU: 5700362
2GB dedicated graphics
Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Technical details: 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor; 17.3" display; 8GB memory; 1TB hard drive
Special features: Bluetooth; HDMI output

If it's still in stock, I'd recommend that you jump on this one from the Lenovo Outlet:

http://outlet.lenovo.com/SEUILibr...9M-4239CTR

You'll have to bump up the RAM if you really want 8GB, but other than that it's an awesome deal.

$834
ThinkPad T520
Model Highlights
Part number: 4239CTR

Condition
Refurbished

Processor
Intel® Core™ i7-2860QM Processor (2.50GHz, 8MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)( )

Operating system
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 - English

Graphics
NVIDIA® Quadro® NVS 4200M

Memory
4GB PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz SDRAM SODIMM Memory

Display
15.6" HD+ (1600 X 900) LED backlight"

Pointing device
UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) with Fingerprint Reader

Hard Drive
500GB, 7200RPM Serial ATA 2.5" Hard Drive

Optical Drive
DVD Recordable Serial ATA

Battery
9 Cell Lithium Ion Battery (Up to 2.8 Hours Run Time)

Finger Print Reader
Fingerprint Reader

Warranty
1 Year Standard Depot Warranty

Form Factor
Laptop - Black

Quote from RascalMJ : Company is paying, but I need to keep it around $800(ish). I can up it to closer to $900 for a WOW factor if the deal is right. Specs I was given: I7 processor 8gb of RAM 500+ GB hardDrive Preferably Windows 7 PRO, but can settle for the standard home premium and a cheap place to get PRO upgrade. Thanks in advance!!!

Does your work require older i7 Arrandale or the newer i7 Sandy or Ivy?

If this is for general business use with a 4-5 year upgrade cycle, get the Thinkpad T520, T530, T430, T420 for under $800 with Intel i5 Sandy (25xxM)or Ivy(35xxM). The new i5 are as fast as the old i7.Thinlpad Laptops & Ultrabooks | Lenovo Outlet (US) | [lenovo.com]

Quote from FAL : Does your work require older i7 Arrandale or the newer i7 Sandy or Ivy? If this is for general business use with a 4-5 year upgrade cycle, get the Thinkpad T520, T530, T430, T420 for under $800 with Intel i5 Sandy (25xxM)or Ivy(35xxM). The new i5 are as fast as the old i7.Thinlpad Laptops & Ultrabooks | Lenovo Outlet (US) | [lenovo.com]

Honestly the only requirements are moreso "top of the line" preferences (IE.... whatever is "new technology".....etc).


I would like to get something "new" (not refurb or open box) and preferebly somewhere with a good return policy and/or customer support (local)?


Not opposed to online order, but with it being a work thing..... it would be easier if it were a big box store.


Thanks a lot for the response.

Looking through the link you sent, I see some new also. SWEET. Scouring it now! THANKS.

Any specific reasons you prefer these and are there major differences in the models you posted? I am not too familiar with the Lenovo/IBM brand. I did have an old ThinkPad 6-7 years ago for work..... I don't remember hating it! ;P

This one looks sweet: http://outlet.lenovo.com/SEUILibr...de=4180A11


Even comes with Windows Pro, which I am finding is rare (for some reason this does seem to be the one true requirement for the server we have it must be PRO)

Wow, somehow I missed all the other responses.....slowly going through them now! THANKS

Looks like the T420 here is looking pretty sweet.... and with ecoupon, I can get it down from $804.95 down to $724.45:

http://outlet.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/controller/e/outlet_us/LenovoPortal/en_US/catalog.workflow:item.detail?GroupID=445&Code=4180A11&AID=10383968&PID=4485850&SID=JK3NLA5WEeK2V2pDFXlv0Qgkm6_kFsC3_0_0_0&CJURL=http%3A%2F%2Foutlet.lenovo.com%2FSEUILibrary%2Fcontroller%2Fe%2Foutlet_us%2FLenovoPortal%2Fen_US%2Fcatalog.workflow%3Aitem.detai l%3FGroupID%3D445%26Code%3D4180A11 [lenovo.com]

Quote from RascalMJ : Honestly the only requirements are moreso "top of the line" preferences (IE.... whatever is "new technology".....etc). I would like to get something "new" (not refurb or open box) and preferebly somewhere with a good return policy and/or customer support (local)? Not opposed to online order, but with it being a work thing..... it would be easier if it were a big box store. Thanks a lot for the response. Looking through the link you sent, I see some new also. SWEET. Scouring it now! THANKS. Any specific reasons you prefer these and are there major differences in the models you posted? I am not too familiar with the Lenovo/IBM brand. I did have an old ThinkPad 6-7 years ago for work..... I don't remember hating it! ;P This one looks sweet: http://outlet.lenovo.com/SEUILibr...de=4180A11 Even comes with Windows Pro, which I am finding is rare (for some reason this does seem to be the one true requirement for the server we have it must be PRO)

Thinkpad T series are known for strong build quality and business friendly features like good customer support, comfortable water resistant keyboards, and hard drive(HDD) data protection.You won't find these things at a Best Buy B&M.


The i5/i7 are fast with a HDD. The fastest iyou can buy s an i5/i7 with a 64-128GB SSD for $600 DIY-1200 Pre-Build.

Quote from FAL : Thinkpad T series are known for strong build quality and business friendly features like good customer support, comfortable water resistant keyboards, and hard drive(HDD) data protection.You won't find these things at a Best Buy B&M. The i5/i7 are fast with a HDD. The fastest iyou can buy s an i5/i7 with a 64-128GB SSD for $600 DIY-1200 Pre-Build.

Man, I am thinking of jumping on this.


I found one at BEst Buy Business [bestbuybusiness.com] that is similar but this one from Lenovo Outlet has the better display, bigger hard drive...etc .....AND is $220 cheaper.

I noticed the T420 isn't offered at Lenovo.com (original site) anymore..... is it just discontinued?

$50 tax. UGH. I am not used to paying tax. Oh well... shouldn't kill the deal

The T420 was just discontinued, which is why it's so cheap - the T430 is the latest model. For the difference in price, I'd go for the T420 - there's not a lot of difference between the machines.

Quote from Jeffbx : The T420 was just discontinued, which is why it's so cheap - the T430 is the latest model. For the difference in price, I'd go for the T420 - there's not a lot of difference between the machines.

Excellent, thank you. I am struggling with pulling the trigger. Not 100% sure why, I guess I am just afraid there is a better deal out there. haha. However, I am intriqued by the build quality, as I had a Toshiba recently that got a damaged screen due to the daily routine I put it through.


I used to have an old T42 (I think), and I liked it and hear good things from some of my old buddies that used them back in the day (they recently all got "upgraded" to Dell machines and they hate them)


Anyway.... what do YOU think of the specs of this one [lenovo.com]?

Quote from RascalMJ : Excellent, thank you. I am struggling with pulling the trigger. Not 100% sure why, I guess I am just afraid there is a better deal out there. haha. However, I am intriqued by the build quality, as I had a Toshiba recently that got a damaged screen due to the daily routine I put it through. I used to have an old T42 (I think), and I liked it and hear good things from some of my old buddies that used them back in the day (they recently all got "upgraded" to Dell machines and they hate them) Anyway.... what do YOU think of the specs of this one [lenovo.com]?

That one looks perfect - I had one almost identical to that one & it's an awesome machine.

Quote from Jeffbx : That one looks perfect - I had one almost identical to that one & it's an awesome machine.

I am reading a lot of negative reviews on Lenovo/IBM


Many saying the quality has gone down...etc.


Talk me off the ledge. ha

Crap, I think they are out of that laptop now!

Yep, just verified. It's out of stock. MAN, now I need help finding something equally as awesome. I looked on the lenovo site and it doesn't appear to be quite the deals now. I guess I really missed out on this one! #sadpanda

Not much else that is similar for under $1000. UGH