Lenovo: 15% Off ThinkPad SL400/SL500 Again... SL500 w/T6570 + LED $530 & More

[AndrewRFD]

Here's some good news. Lenovo has once again put out an aggressive promotion on the SL400 and SL500 ThinkPads (http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-749547-10559892?url=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.lenovo.com%2Fca%2Fn otebooks%2Fthinkpad%2Fsl-series). Use coupon code CAP15OFFSL500 or CAP15OFFSL400 (as appropriate) at the checkout for savings of 15%. Each code is good for 250 uses or until the end of May 17, whichever comes first.

The SL400 offer looks pretty much the same as the one provided to RedFlagDeals.com a few weeks ago. That means you can pick up systems like the following:

ThinkPad SL400 with T6570 processor and integrated graphics --$572.90 after the coupon is applied

Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6570 (2.1GHz 800MHz 2MBL2) (manually selected)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
14.1" WXGA LED VibrantView
Intel GMA X4500
2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (2 DIMM)
US English Keyboard
160GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
DVD Recordable, Fixed
ThinkPad 11b/g III Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe
Modem: Yes - AMoM
6 cell Li-Ion Battery (2.4Ah)
1 Year Depot/Express Warranty

Or, upgrade to a Core 2 Duo P8600 processor and discrete video card solution in the NVIDIA GeForce G105M 256MB for a final price of $742.90.


On the SL500 front, all of the basic configurations now come standard with an LED display -- an enhancement over the last offer. So now, we're looking at deals like the following:

ThinkPad SL500 with T6570 processor and LED Display -- $530.40 after the coupon is applied

Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6570 (2.1GHz 800MHz 2MBL2) (manually selected)
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
15.4" WXGA LED AntiGlare
Intel GMA X4500
2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (2 DIMM)
UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
160GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
DVD Recordable
ThinkPad 11b/g III Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe
6 cell Li-Ion Battery (2.4Ah)
1 Year Depot/Express Warrant


Shipping is free.

[george benjamin]

cheaper and cheaper every time.

[zwanzig]

woa.. these Lenovo sales just keep on comming..

[edmondt]

Damn, I should stop looking at this forum... I just bought a MacBook 2.4GHz, maybe I should refund it for this...

Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MBL2)1
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
14.1" WXGA LED VibrantView
NVIDIA GeForce G105M 256MB
2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (2 DIMM)8
UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
160GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm4
DVD Recordable, Fixed5
Integrated Bluetooth PAN
ThinkPad 11b/g III Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe10
9 cell Li-Ion Battery60
1 Year Depot/Express Warranty7

Subtotal: $1,159.00
Sale Price: $1,008.00
[CAP15OFFSL400] -$151.20
Estimated total: $856.80*
Savings $302.20

[ShadowVlican]

http://www.imagechicken.com/uploads/1242064746012844800.png (http://www.imagechicken.com)

good deal?

[shcheong]

didn't the we have the EXACT same sale few weeks ago, and didn't we get 13 pages of posts? now there are none

[bellboy26]

because everyone already bought one that wanted it

this deal is about $60 cheaper than my original purchase

[VanillaPep]

Hi guys,

When i received my SL400 , there was no invoice. I need the invoice for tax claims. How come they don't send invoices?

[VanillaPep]

this deal is about $60 cheaper than my original purchase

rEALLY?

[wiebecj]

any chance to get the difference refunded :-) Haven't even received my sl400 yet and it's cheaper already! Only $20 for me though

[syxto]

Hi guys,

When i received my SL400 , there was no invoice. I need the invoice for tax claims. How come they don't send invoices?

Can't you just print the order when you login to your account on the lenovo site?

[Angultra]

Wow, over 4 weeks to ship...good deal, as long as you're not in a hurry.

[wiebecj]

Wow, over 4 weeks to ship...good deal, as long as you're not in a hurry.

meh, when i ordered mine, it said 4 weeks to ship too - shipped in 3 days.

[raccoon]

Shopping Cart
Saving...
Coupon not valid for current shopping cart.

[edmondt]

Just because it is lenovo laptops are designed for business use, why does it have to be so damn ugly? :S

[Montague]

Just because it is lenovo laptops are designed for business use, why does it have to be so damn ugly? :S
Like you are going to be attracting the ladies with your fancy looking notebook?:razz

[Mr FAT Head]

Just because it is lenovo laptops are designed for business use, why does it have to be so damn ugly? :S

Think about it this way, in 10 years all the non-lenovo laptops will look like crap (maybe not the XPS or the Unibody Macbook) and you can carry your "new" lenovo laptop around. :cheesygri

Anyone know what this is about?

On the SL400 I get:
WLAN a/b/g/n antenna, and a choice between: ThinkPad 11b/g III Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe and Intel WiFi Link 5100.

Are they both wireless? :S

[nuclearx]

The WiFi Link 5100 is wireless n, the other is g

[Mr FAT Head]

I realize that, but there is another box that says "WLAN a/b/g/n antenna". It's checked by default, and you can't uncheck it.



Networking and communication


Integrated wireless antenna
WLAN a/b/g/n antenna


Bluetooth
None
Integrated Bluetooth PAN [add $29.00] [Lenovo recommended]


WiFi wireless LAN adapters 10
ThinkPad 11b/g III Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe
Intel WiFi Link 5100 [add $20.00] [Lenovo recommended]


Modem
Yes - AMoM

[BobyYoo]

Hi guys,

When i received my SL400 , there was no invoice. I need the invoice for tax claims. How come they don't send invoices?

they sent the invoice by mail after 1 week when they ship out.

[BobyYoo]

How come you guys are saying it is cheaper than the previous deal?

it is still 15% off.
I reconfig my sl400 and came out the same price

[digdeep]

I realize that, but there is another box that says "WLAN a/b/g/n antenna". It's checked by default, and you can't uncheck it.



Networking and communication


Integrated wireless antenna
WLAN a/b/g/n antenna


Bluetooth
None
Integrated Bluetooth PAN [add $29.00] [Lenovo recommended]


WiFi wireless LAN adapters 10
ThinkPad 11b/g III Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe
Intel WiFi Link 5100 [add $20.00] [Lenovo recommended]


Modem
Yes - AMoM


Wireless N requires 3 Antenna. Wireless G requires only 2.

That box just says 3 Antenna are built in.

If you select Wireless G card, only 2 of them are connected.

But if you select the Intel 5100, all 3 are connected.


:cheesygri

[RMSimard]

Wireless N requires 3 Antenna. Wireless G requires only 2

That box just says 3 Antenna are built in.:cheesygri

Actually, 3 antennas are not required for WiFi 802.11n, 2 will work fine. Intel 5100 only uses 2 antennas for 2.4Ghz/5Ghz traffic since it only has 2 connectors. Intel 5300 has 3 connectors, hence 3 antennas, and can achieve better throughput. http://www.intel.com/network/connectivity/products/wireless/adapters/5000/

Intel 5300 is available on the T series, IIRC. Sight unseen, I'd guess that the SL model only has 2 antennas built into the screen while the T model has 3. Should you add a 3-connector WiFi card and wish to achieve full throughput you can probably still install an extra antenna all coiled-up in the laptop's cavities.

[VanillaPep]

Like you are going to be attracting the ladies with your fancy looking notebook?:razz

Ladies look at my acer aspire one and smile and ask where i got it (a year ago).

[VanillaPep]

they sent the invoice by mail after 1 week when they ship out.

Thanks, will wait.

[nihilist07]

Ladies look at my acer aspire one and smile and ask where i got it (a year ago).

Are you sure they are not laughing about its size? :twisted:

[CatDog]

wish the X series would have some sales, damn they're pricey.

[henryan]

Read some review, seems the SL serial does not support charging threshold in battery management, which is very important to extend battery life.

[HouseApe]

Did anyone pull the trigger on this deal?
I did after a long chat with Dell as I was trying to get them to come up with a comparable system at the same price. I thought they could do it as I've bought 8 PC in the last two years from Dell. But they could not match the configuration at the same price.

The last time I had an Thinkpad was back in 2002.

[1226]

I bit the bullet and got it last night. The SL500 configuration in the OP plus the fingerprint reader. It's been a while since I had a Thinkpad too (T41 at work). 2005 maybe? Best laptop I ever used for sure.

[ShadowVlican]

I bit the bullet and got it last night. The SL500 configuration in the OP plus the fingerprint reader. It's been a while since I had a Thinkpad too (T41 at work). 2005 maybe? Best laptop I ever used for sure.
i ordered it monday and still didn't get any emails regarding shipment :evil:

[1226]

i ordered it monday and still didn't get any emails regarding shipment :evil:

Anything yet?

[Squallmao]

Thanks, OP

Just bought a SL400, have used at least 5 different brands (HP,Compaq, Acer, Toshiba and Dell) but always want a Thinkpad, hope this one won't disappoint me:D

ThinkPad SL400 - 1Year Depot

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8600 (2.40GHz 1066MHz 3MBL2)
Operating system: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
Operating system Language: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic -English
Display type: 14.1" WXGA LED VibrantView
System graphics: NVIDIA GeForce G105M 256MB
Total memory: 2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (2 DIMM)
Keyboard Language: US English Keyboard
Fingerprint : Integrated fingerprint reader
Camera: Integrated Camera Module
Hard drive: 250GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
Optical device: DVD Recordable, Fixed

Bluetooth: Integrated Bluetooth PAN
WiFi wireless LAN adapters: Intel WiFi Link 5100
Mobile Broadband: None
Modem: Yes - AMoM
Battery: 6 cell Li-Ion Battery (2.4Ah)
Power cord: 90W AC Adapter; NA, LA, (2pin) Publication Language: English US Publication

Subtotal: $1,169.00
Sale Price: $1,018.00



[CAP15OFFSL400] -$152.70
Estimated total: $865.30*
Savings $303.70

Not a bad price for a fully equipped Lenovo.

[nihilist07]

i bought during the last sale and they postponed my shipment 3 times...I finally cancelled....so just watch out you may be waiting a while

[gerry45]

Wireless N requires 3 Antenna. Wireless G requires only 2.
That box just says 3 Antenna are built in.

If you select Wireless G card, only 2 of them are connected.

But if you select the Intel 5100, all 3 are connected.
:cheesygri

Hi, I forgot to upgrade my SL500 with the 5100 intel Draft-N option.

Now i try to find a 5100 card to upgrade my standard wifi card. There is no thinkpad compatible 5100 card on ebay but some of 5300 are OK for Thinkpad.

Are you sure the 3 antenna are there in my brand new SL500 with only 2 connectors plugged? If yes i'll simply order a 5300 card.

Thanks!

[vieboi]

Me too, I forgot to upgrade my SL400 with the 5100 Draft-N card.

I found this on ebay (http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-Wifi-Link-5100-AGN-Wireless-WLAN-Card-Draft-N_W0QQitemZ400050213092QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_Defau ltDomain_0?hash=item5d24d9d0e4&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A13 18|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50).
Can I use that card for my SL400? It says "Not Engineering Sample,Not for IBM Lenovo Thinkpad HP". No sure what that means.

[gerry45]

Hi,

No it cannot fit your SL400. This one is a much better choice:

http://cgi.ebay.com/thinkpad-Intel-5300-MIMO-802-11N-PCI-E-Wireless-Card_W0QQitemZ370200721090QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item5631aeb6c2&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A15|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0 |293%3A2|294%3A50

It is made for thinkpads. The antennas are already in place i just checked the SL shop manual.

The 5300 have a greater range than 5100 card.

[MoreYummy]

Can you put a SSD on SL500 and boot from it? Anyone tried it?

[Homer Jay Simpson]

Thanks OP,

My laptop of 4 years just died, and was looking for a new one.

Ordered the SL500:
Processor1 Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8600 (2.40GHz 1066MHz 3MBL2)
Operating system12 Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
Operating system Language Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium - English
Display type 15.4" WXGA LED AntiGlare
System graphics NVIDIA GeForce G105M 256MB
Total memory8 2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (1 DIMM)
Keyboard Language US English Keyboard
Camera Integrated Camera Module
Hard drive4 160GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
Optical device5 DVD Recordable, Fixed
Bluetooth None
WiFi wireless LAN adapters10 Intel WiFi Link 5100
Modem Yes - AMoM
Battery60 9 cell Li-Ion Battery
AC Adapter, Power Code 90W AC Adapter; NA, LA,
Subtotal: $1,224.00
Sale Price: $1,073.00
eCoupon: Apply
Note: The eCoupon code is case sensitive
[CAP15OFFSL500] -$160.95
Estimated total: $912.05*
Savings $311.95

[imp]

do we really need the intel wifi or will the thinkpad wifi (default one) be okay?

[jmgk]

do we really need the intel wifi or will the thinkpad wifi (default one) be okay?

You'll be fine with the basic one. I have an intel one on my t400 never lost a signal, and is able to detect relatively weak signals as well.

Although I think the basic wifi card is b/g. Having a card with N may be beneficial if you intend on keeping your notebook for a few years. I figure N will become the new standard eventually. Then again most signals are mixed a/b/g/n. N is faster so it really depends on what you want/need. I think for the extra ~$30 get the intel card.

[funky_monkey]

END UP WITH SL400:)


http://i414.photobucket.com/albums/pp230/totofree/HTDL/my_order.jpg

[DVS]

For those thinking of Windows 7, and the XP virtualization mode for running non-windows7 compatible programs - this article seems to indicate that the T6570 is not a processor supporting the VT mode required.

http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=946&page=3

So for future use with Windows 7, it may pay to go up to a P8400 which does support this virtualization mode.

[Homer Jay Simpson]

For those thinking of Windows 7, and the XP virtualization mode for running non-windows7 compatible programs - this article seems to indicate that the T6570 is not a processor supporting the VT mode required.

http://blogs.zdnet.com/Bott/?p=946&page=3

So for future use with Windows 7, it may pay to go up to a P8400 which does support this virtualization mode.


If you're gonna pay for the P8400, make sure you choose the P8600. The upgrade price is the same!!!

Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6570 (2.1GHz 800MHz 2MBL2)
Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MBL2) [add $125.00] [Lenovo recommended]
Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8600 (2.40GHz 1066MHz 3MBL2) [add $125.00]
Intel Core 2 Duo processor T9400 (2.53GHz, 6MB L2,1066MHz) [add $245.00]

[drunkgoat]

Hi,

No it cannot fit your SL400. This one is a much better choice:

http://cgi.ebay.com/thinkpad-Intel-5300-MIMO-802-11N-PCI-E-Wireless-Card_W0QQitemZ370200721090QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item5631aeb6c2&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A15|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0 |293%3A2|294%3A50

It is made for thinkpads. The antennas are already in place i just checked the SL shop manual.

The 5300 have a greater range than 5100 card.

May I ask your source?

This PDF shows only 2 antenna cables for (pp. 72, or document page 80):

http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/43y6762_03.pdf

[imp]

thank you

I think I'll just stick with the basic one...and if needed I buy the Intel one

You'll be fine with the basic one. I have an intel one on my t400 never lost a signal, and is able to detect relatively weak signals as well.

Although I think the basic wifi card is b/g. Having a card with N may be beneficial if you intend on keeping your notebook for a few years. I figure N will become the new standard eventually. Then again most signals are mixed a/b/g/n. N is faster so it really depends on what you want/need. I think for the extra ~$30 get the intel card.

[gerry45]

May I ask your source?

This PDF shows only 2 antenna cables for (pp. 72, or document page 80):

http://download.lenovo.com/ibmdl/pub/pc/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/43y6762_03.pdf

Hi,

For my sources sure,

This same PDF page 132 SL500 (130 for SL400) parts a, e and f.
I asked the question on Lenovo forum and waiting for tech reply.

I'll take a look at my laptop if i can find the third wire and i'll let you know.

[ShadowVlican]

i ordered it monday and still didn't get any emails regarding shipment :evil:
Anything yet?
still nothing :evil:

[Cero21]

what happened to the sl300? It's not even listed on the website.

[ShadowVlican]

finally my order status has turned into "In Process"

before it was just "Submitted" :|

they sure work slowly....

[1226]

finally my order status has turned into "In Process"

before it was just "Submitted" :|

they sure work slowly....

Mine's still "submitted". :(

[madcow043]

I ordered the SL400 on Friday May 15th and the status is : Submitted

Intel Core 2 Duo processor T6570 (2.1GHz 800MHz 2MBL2)1
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic
14.1" WXGA LED VibrantView
Intel GMA X4500
2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 (2 DIMM)8
UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad)
250GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm4
DVD Recordable, Fixed5
ThinkPad 11b/g III Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe10
6 cell Li-Ion Battery (2.4Ah)60
1 Year Depot/Express Warranty7

Price: $602.65 (excluding Tax)

[madcow043]

just got an email from Lenovo saying that it was shipped, (pretty damn fast from what I've been hearing about Lenovo shipping schedules!)

[Mysteek]

What can we expect in terms of battery life? Would 3 hours be a good estimate?

[Homer Jay Simpson]

What can we expect in terms of battery life? Would 3 hours be a good estimate?

Depends on whether you got the 6-cell or 9-cell.

Apparently the maximum runtime (SL500) with the 6-cell is 3 hours and 53 minutes at idle with no WLAN and minimum screen brightness, and 1 hour and 13 minutes minutes under max load:
http://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Lenovo-Thinkpad-SL500-Notebook.11741.0.html
Average use would probably be somewhere between.

With the 9-cell, under average use, these guys got 5 hours and 14 minutes:
http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4592

I went with the 9-cell personally.

[madcow043]

What can we expect in terms of battery life? Would 3 hours be a good estimate?

http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4512

"With the notebook power settings in "balanced" mode, wireless on and the screen brightness set to 50 percent, the SL400 drained it's full battery after 3 hours and 13 minutes"

[madcow043]

lol , Simpson beat me to it

[Homer Jay Simpson]

:lol:

[Instagator]

Damn I missed out.

[1226]

finally my order status has turned into "In Process"

before it was just "Submitted" :|

they sure work slowly....

Mine is now "In Process". Hopefully shipping is not far off.

[kuitsun]

yea i definitely missed out..... i really need a new computer... i wonder when the next big deal will come out.

[madcow043]

I got an email from lenovo saying that it has been shipped, however when I go to check the status (on their website) it still says submitted..could Lenovo shipping be so fast as to skip the "In Process" stage? :P

[themagekiler]

I'm still waiting for my sl500 from the first deal... I sent an email and called them is there anyway I can get some compensation? It's been 6 weeks from the confirmation email

[madcow043]

I'm still waiting for my sl500 from the first deal... I sent an email and called them is there anyway I can get some compensation? It's been 6 weeks from the confirmation email

Wow thats ridiculous and unacceptable, what did they say when you called/emailed them?

[themagekiler]

Wow thats ridiculous and unacceptable, what did they say when you called/emailed them?

I have yet to get a response from the email as I just sent it today but when I called on week 4 they promised it by week 5 and when I called today they gave me some excuse why it was delayed and promised it will be shipped in the next few days... Hope to get a better response from the email before I demand a manager talk to me.

[ceraf]

I got an email from lenovo saying that it has been shipped, however when I go to check the status (on their website) it still says submitted..could Lenovo shipping be so fast as to skip the "In Process" stage? :P

Same situation for me.

[madcow043]

Same situation for me.

I called and the 1866 # and the the guy told me that I should be getting the tracking # tomorrow, he also said that right now its in mainland China and it will take approximately 4 business days to get to my door (Markham, ON).

[ceraf]

I called and the 1866 # and the the guy told me that I should be getting the tracking # tomorrow, he also said that right now its in mainland China and it will take approximately 4 business days to get to my door (Markham, ON).

When did you get that initial email? just wondering.

[madcow043]

When did you get that initial email? just wondering.

Well I ordered on May 15 and I got that email on May 20th

[93civicin604]

I received mine about 8 business days after ordering.

This is my first lap top ever. The HDMI is really handy, I plug it into my 46 inch samsung to watch hi def MKV files all the time. I managed to configure my media player to offload the decoding to the video card so it's using a lot less CPU power. (roughly 15% reduced to 5%)

When my buddy saw it, he thought I got it from 1994! LOL! There's definitely nothing fancy about it's design but I like the no-nonsense style. It's very thick though. 1.5 inch.

I got mine with the Nvidia Card, I don't really think I need it because I don't play games and i suspect the integrated 4500 can easily handle HD MKV files. Plus I can't even get CUDA to work via Core AVC. This card is capable of switching between integrated video and discrete video but Lenovo didn't include the software to use it. In other words, it is under utilized so I kind of regret paying extra for the card.

Overall, I'm happy with it. My first lap top, nothing to compare it to but the keyboard feels great. I love typing on it more than a regular keyboard!

[square_pusher]

Received my SL400 but also a possible defect AC adapter. Lenovo is sending a replacement AC for free.

I am hoping it's just the AC defect since laptop does not show AC is plugged in when it is.

...Annoyed.

[madcow043]

Received my SL400 but also a possible defect AC adapter. Lenovo is sending a replacement AC for free.

I am hoping it's just the AC defect since laptop does not show AC is plugged in when it is.

...Annoyed.

When did you order and what city do you live in?

nvm about the city

[joep]

ordered on may 8th and still waiting for the shipment confirmation >:(

[madcow043]

ordered on may 8th and still waiting for the shipment confirmation >:(

wow that's definitely weird, I got the confirmation as soon as I ordered online (May 15th) and it shipped on the 20th, btw what did you order the SL400 or 500, it may also depend on your customization, the only thing I customized was the core 2 duo (T6570) and a 250 GB hard drive. What did you customize?

[joep]

I got the order confirmation in the next business day, nothing about the shipment yet

as for the config I only upgraded the RAM to 2gb 2DIMM

I should give them a call next monday

[ceraf]

still no tracking number....merf, guess they either forgot to update, or my order is seriously taking long.

[madcow043]

still no tracking number....merf, guess they either forgot to update, or my order is seriously taking long.

from what I understood when I called Lenovo was that there is hardly any contact or relation between their website and the actual shipment. The only way to find the status of the shipment is by calling. My online status says "submitted", however my SL400 is 35000 Feet over the Pacific Ocean on its way to Canada from Mainland China. :D

and I still don't have a tracking number, you only get the tracking once it lands in North America

[madcow043]

Status is "In Process" estimated ship date is 05/21/2009 so I'm assuming it shipped already and is in north america

[madcow043]

ATTENTION THE LENOVO PRICE FOR SL400 is cheaper now due to the
VICTORIA DAY SALES USE COUPON : CAPVICTORIADAY

I will be calling tommorow in order to get the difference in price, about $40

[ShadowVlican]

finally arrived!!

i had a ship date of May 21 but they didn't give me a tracking number

[madcow043]

the Laptop should be arriving for me in one hour :cheesygri :cheesygri, I also had a 21st ship date, call 186696THINK and slect "1" and ask them for your tacking number, I got it yesterday at around 3 pm.

[madcow043]

YAY Arrived

[1226]

I ordered almost 2 weeks ago and still no estimated ship date. :evil:

[joep]

called and they said the est. ship date is june 4 :mad:

[ShadowVlican]

i've already wiped my drive and installed vista ultimate x64 and also replaced my ram with 2x2GB cas4 sticks :cheesygri

it's quite ugly imo, but hey it was cheap :lol:

[madcow043]

i've already wiped my drive and installed vista ultimate x64 and also replaced my ram with 2x2GB cas4 sticks :cheesygri

it's quite ugly imo, but hey it was cheap :lol:

I don't know why everyone says Thinkpads are ugly?? They are very beautiful in my opinion, their beauty comes from their plain-ness and no-nonsense design. This laptop will accompany me throughout my post-secondary education!!:cheesygri I was thinking of downgrading to XP pro, does any1 have suggestions?

[1226]

Finally! Mine's shipping out today. What is that, a week away?

[madcow043]

Finally! Mine's shipping out today. What is that, a week away?

expect to get it by friday

[dkfr]

When did you guys get your credit cards charged in relation to when you ordered, cus I ordered mine on may 17 and I still haven't been charged.

[1226]

When did you guys get your credit cards charged in relation to when you ordered, cus I ordered mine on may 17 and I still haven't been charged.

Ordered May 14. Estimated ship date May 29. Not yet charged.

[themagekiler]

ordered april 15... still no shipping date...
They said guarantee before end of the month so I better get a email tmmr...

If I don't get a shipping by tmmr then I have no choice but to cancel after 7 weeks of waiting unless they can offer me a good incentive...

[1226]

Ugh, how stupid. It got shipped HK to Vancouver to Toronto. Now they have to ship it back across the country to Vancouver. I could've just picked it up at the airport yesterday. Instead I probably won't get it until next week. :mad:

[joep]

ordered on may 8th
called last week, CSR said it would be shipped on the 4th
UPS arrived at my doorstep today

it was a long wait, but at least they kept their promise that it would be shipped within 4 weeks

[mainoffender]

ordered on may 8th
called last week, CSR said it would be shipped on the 4th
UPS arrived at my doorstep today

it was a long wait, but at least they kept their promise that it would be shipped within 4 weeks

Strange tracking system. Also ordered mine on May 8th. Was supposed to ship on June 2nd and then was pushed back to June 8th. Just called and UPS tracking number supplied says its out for delivery today. Yahoo!

[dkfr]

Ordered mine May 17, got mine today, just under 3 weeks:-0