Lenovo ThinkPad Twist Intel I5 3317U ULV 3rd Gen 12.5" IPS TouchScreen - Outlet - $507 Refurb + Tax + Free Shipping

Note: Site is now showing 55 Available! However, since this is the Lenovo Outlet, this could fluctuate.

Been looking at the Twist for a few weeks now and then came across this. I had not seen a thread on it when searching - I apologize if I missed it.

The instructions are on the page/link, but make sure you enter code "MADNESS" (all caps) in your shopping card to get the final price.

ThinkPad S230u (Levovo Twist) - $507 Refurb

Laptop - Mocha Black
Weight: ~3.5lbs
Condition: Refurbished
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-3317U ULV Processor (1.7GHz, 3MB L3, 1600MHz DDR3)( )
Windows 8 Standard 64 - English
HDMI Mini Out
Mini DisplayPort Out
Ethernet Port
2x USB 3.0 Ports
Intel® HD Graphics 4000
4GB PC3-10600 DDR3 1333MHz SDRAM SODIMM Memory
12.5" HD WXGA (1366 X 768) IPS, MultiTouch LED backlight w/ 720p HD Camera
500GB, 7200RPM Serial ATA 2.5" Hard Drive
No Optical Included
8 Cell Lithium Polymer Battery (42.4WH)
ThinkPad a/b/g/n Wireless BT Combo (2x2 ABGN & BT4.0) - $20 Upgraded Card
1 Year Standard Depot Warranty

~119 Available at the time of posting this

http://outlet.lenovo.com/SEUILibr...de=3347XF2

There's also a listing for this model in New Condition for as low as $612:
http://outlet.lenovo.com/SEUILibr...XK-3347CTO
Note: This one has the 320 HD instead of the 500gb and has the Intel Centrino WiFi card instead of the ThinkPad ABGN. Not sure which is really a better card. Also not sure on availability.

Notes:

• The RAM is not upgradable as it's soldered on
• The battery is labelled as "not user replaceable"
• Similar models have been available for around $650-900 new. Currently at Staples the Twist is selling for $899 (with the +24gb mSATA Cache drive)
• Resolution is 1366 X 768! Full HD would be nice, but not offered yet on this model.
• Appears to be 5-point multi-touch, not 10 - so no piano playing I guess?
• Does not come with a digitizer
• This model does not appear to have the 24gb mSATA Cache drive, but according to the manual there is an mSATA port. Some users have reported success at using the mSATA port for an OS drive - though Levono does not seem to support this.
• You can view the service manual here: http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/...b48943.pdf
• You can upgrade the main hard-drive, but must use the 7mm height version

Reported Issues:

• WiFi - people have complained about connection dropping. I think this has been resolved and not sure which WiFi card it affects (Centrino vs. Broadcom)
• Battery Life: this seems to be the biggest issue. Some reviews have reported getting ~4-6 hours, many forum-users report 2-3 hours.

Hope this helps.