lenovo T400 with discrete and LED display only $668.95!!!!

[newangle]

Enter eCoupon CAP48HOURSALE in your shopping cart to receive the maximum savings. eCoupon savings end May 12.

here is my cofig:

ThinkPad T400 - 1 Yr Depot Warranty
Edit 2764CTO $787.00 1 $787.00
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MBL2) 1
Operating system: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 1
Operating system language: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic - English 1
Display type: 14.1 WXGA TFT w/LED BL 1
System graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 with 256MB 1
Total memory: 1 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 (1 DIMM) 1
Keyboard language: US English Keyboard 1
Hard drive: 160GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm 1
Optical device: CD-RW/DVD-ROM, Ultrabay Slim 1
System expansion slots: Express Card & PC Card Slots 1
Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters: ThinkPad 11b/g III Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe 1
Modem: Yes - AMoM 1
Mobile Broadband: Integrated WWAN upgradable 1
Battery: 4 cell Li-Ion Battery 1
Power cord: 90W AC Adapter; NA, LA, (2pin) 1
Language pack: English US Publication 1

with Coupon above , the price become $668.95, it's realy realy hot price!

[freeatom]

Thanks. It is really cheap.
T400 with a ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 with 256MB is cheaper then a 4500. Lenovo is crazy?

Enter eCoupon CAP48HOURSALE in your shopping cart to receive the maximum savings. eCoupon savings end May 12.

here is my cofig:

ThinkPad T400 - 1 Yr Depot Warranty
Edit 2764CTO $787.00 1 $787.00
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MBL2) 1
Operating system: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic 1
Operating system language: Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic - English 1
Display type: 14.1 WXGA TFT w/LED BL 1
System graphics: ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 with 256MB 1
Total memory: 1 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 (1 DIMM) 1
Keyboard language: US English Keyboard 1
Hard drive: 160GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm 1
Optical device: CD-RW/DVD-ROM, Ultrabay Slim 1
System expansion slots: Express Card & PC Card Slots 1
Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters: ThinkPad 11b/g III Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe 1
Modem: Yes - AMoM 1
Mobile Broadband: Integrated WWAN upgradable 1
Battery: 4 cell Li-Ion Battery 1
Power cord: 90W AC Adapter; NA, LA, (2pin) 1
Language pack: English US Publication 1

with Coupon above , the price become $668.95, it's realy realy hot price!

[rimi]

Really hot price. It'll burn...

Regret getting the sl500 that I got a few days back. Im typing from that currently from school...

[wiebecj]

dangit... i knew i shouldn't have got that SL400 :-(

[xOnic_]

Really good price for the T400 considering all the past SL400/SL500/R-series deal.

[themagekiler]

what is up with these lenovo deals... I'm still waiting for my sl500 and regretting it...

[kashman]

Just ordered.

Go from the Visaperks website.
http://www.visaperks.ca/visaperks/offer.cfm?cat=all&offertype=all&merch=109138&clear=y&CFID=9601032&CFTOKEN=94140287

You will see that the upgrades are slightly cheaper when you go from the visaperks link. Then add the CAXVISA0506 code to your shopping cart at the end. My final price came out to be around $50 lower than what I would have got using the above coupon.

[sonick]

Goddamn that's a hot deal... Would've jumped on this if I didn't get the SL400 deal.

[mok86]

looks like a price error for sure, it'll get cancelled lol

[Noob1ee]

looks like a price error for sure, it'll get cancelled lol

Not a price error, it's advertised as that price on their website:

Lenovo 48 Hour Sale (http://shop.lenovo.com/ca/landing_pages/promotions/2009/laptops-employee-pricing?cid=ca|semd|ggl|ca_t400_en|t14583|s&&s_kwcid=t400%20lenovo|3275996882)

edit: boo, it was a price error =(

[Montague]

Really hot price. It'll burn...

Regret getting the sl500 that I got a few days back. Im typing from that currently from school...
Well bear in mind that config has a DVD-ROM not a DVD-RW (granted it might not be important for some)

As well a 4 cell battery limits its portability.

[Terrific_Deals2k8]

the visaperks link is hot! :D

$652.39 for a T400 with LED display, discrete video card, and P8400 proc

[joep]

double u tee eff

this is even cheaper than the SL500 I order last friday, can I cancel my order right now?

[trellaine201]

Hmmm is this really a good price? This is entry level? I am looking for a somewhat entry level thinkpad. This isn't a dud is it?

Tanks :D

I have never owned a laptop/thinkpad

[AndrewRFD]

The odds are extremely high that this is a price error -- keep that in mind if you're considering canceling existing orders. Good luck!

[LNahid2000]

I think it's a pricing error because the one with discrete graphics is cheaper than the one with integrated graphics. But I hope I get it!

[joep]

just called, CSR said this is a price error, can anyone confirm?

[dro3]

ThinkPad T400 - 1 Yr Depot Warranty
$810

p8400
256gb hdd
webcam
9 cell
2gb (1 dimm )

that's what i got optimum config. for a little bit more

[thendless]

just called, CSR said this is a price error, can anyone confirm?

get ready to be the scapegoat when people don't get this deal :lol:

[dro3]

:twisted: joep

[xb0xb0y]

FYI, i noticed if you go through Visaperks, LED backlight is an $10 upgrade option.

[CoffeeAddict]

it's a bit out of budget for me but the price was too ridiculous for me to pass up. I still feel left out after the Vostro 1320 deal! Ordered!

[dgs]

EPP Site shows it at $640.90 with LED BL option (upgrades are cheaper on that site also) - looks like a price error - doubt it will last now it has been called in.

[Montague]

just called, CSR said this is a price error, can anyone confirm?
Thanks for telling Lenovo of the price error.:razz:

(as mentioned - better put on your flamesuit on :D)

[quality control]

Thanks for telling Lenovo of the price error.:razz:

(as mentioned - better put on your flamesuit on :D)

Common guys, do you really think IBM is stupid enough to find out from a customer that there might be a pricing error.

Have you forgotten that we are in a bit of an economy crisis, I guarentee you IBM is watching their pennies.

[Ozzy]

Intel Core 2 Duo processor P8400 (2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MBL2)1
Genuine Windows Vista Home Basic12
14.1 WXGA TFT w/LED BL
ATI Mobility Radeon 3470 with 256MB
1 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 (1 DIMM)
160GB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm
CD-RW/DVD-ROM, Ultrabay Slim5
6 cell Li-Ion Battery60
1 Year Depot/Express Warranty7

$652.39 going through Visaperks. What a price for a T400. Now have to keep fingers crossed this isn't actually a price error.

[kashman]

FYI, i noticed if you go through Visaperks, LED backlight is an $10 upgrade option.

It will still be cheaper to go through visaperks.

Price w/o the coupon for the base config:

Visaperks: $747.65
Lenovo: $787

[taile]

I think it's dead already. Price is more than $1000 in cart.
I submitted my order at the last minute, but all I get is a blank page, no idea if it will go through or not.

[rivet]

It shows $7** for the base price for me, and the coupon OP mentioned does not work for EPP
EPP Site shows it at $640.90 with LED BL option (upgrades are cheaper on that site also) - looks like a price error - doubt it will last now it has been called in.

[XmsrpX]

just called, CSR said this is a price error, can anyone confirm?

:lol: the idea if you suspect it's a pricing error is to not say anything so that orders may possibly go through the system unattended by manual checks.

[jaguarz]

It shows $7** for the base price for me, and the coupon OP mentioned does not work for EPP

EPP has its own code CAESPRINGSALE

[Kwalin]

this may be a stupid question - but does the t400 have hdmi output ?

[imp]

thanks op

just ordered mines,

upgraded 1GB of ram and to 9 cell

800 dollars including tax + shipping

[FatIndian]

No HDMI port makes me a sad panda. :(

[alextruong]

EPP price has gone up to 9xx

thanks op, just ordered one..came up to 700$(before tax). I added a camera and a 9cell battery.

[rivet]

Thanks, but unfortunately I am a step slow, they changed the price already.
EPP has its own code CAESPRINGSALE

[donjuancarlos]

I picked one up with an SSD For just under a grand. We'll see if I get it.

[ibear]

They fixed the price while I was in the middle of configuring!!!

[Montague]

Common guys, do you really think IBM is stupid enough to find out from a customer that there might be a pricing error.

Have you forgotten that we are in a bit of an economy crisis, I guarentee you IBM is watching their pennies.
Common sense tells you that if you suspect something is a price error in your favor - you do not let the vendor know about it.;)

Lenovo has a history of price errrors - I guarantee you that Lenovo (NOT IBM - they do not own the Thinkpad anymore) will have price errors in the future.

[rivet]

:|, I am too slow and missed the deal, if only I know the EPP discount code beforehand. Anyway, I don't think it is a good idea to call CSR when you saw price like that:cheesygri

Thanks OP anyway, The thread should move to expired deal now.

just called, CSR said this is a price error, can anyone confirm?

[DRAZ]

Deal still working for me in Visaperks. Don't know if it is because of my session cookie.

[freeatom]

http://www.visaperks.ca through this site. It is still 628.

:|, I am too slow and missed the deal, if only I know the EPP discount code beforehand. Anyway, I don't think it is a good idea to call CSR when you saw price like that:cheesygri

[rivet]

It is showing $1*** for me
http://www.visaperks.ca through this site. It is still 628.

[mr_yellow]

I still have the cheaper priced t400 in my shopping cart... upgraded the processor to the P8600, got the LED BL, 7200 rpm CPU, 5300 wifi, 6cell battery and webcam.

$822.80 before tax...

Soo tempting.... but alas, the t400 is too big and heavy...

Oh and for the guy that called in to "confirm" the price: *facepalm*

[ibear]

no longer works even through visa perks :(

[summerdream]

Order mine before price changed on EPP site, thanks op!

[aos007]

Likewise, it's over $1000 for me.

A question though, if the history shows that pretty much all of these price errors from Lenovo get canceled, then why do people bother to post them? It's a waste of time for everyone, not to mention disappointment. The finder also gets a better chance to have it slip by if he/she doesn't publicize it.

But I'm guessing these aren't price errors but very clever marketing by Lenovo. They put up a "price error", keep it for a few hours then take it away. This way they keep people coming to their website. Of course, then they also wait for a month to ship and at the last moment quietly cancel the order, by which time the world has moved on. It costs them nothing in the end and they gain a lot of hits.

[FatIndian]

no longer works even through visa perks :(

Just worked for me. -208$.

EDIT: Also someone wanna tell the diff:

14.1" WXGA TFT [subtract $10.00]
14.1 WXGA TFT w/LED BL
14.1" WXGA+ TFT [add $18.50]
14.1" WXGA TFT HN w/LED BL [add $132.50]

[hardywang]

miss it...

[alextruong]

Likewise, it's over $1000 for me.

A question though, if the history shows that pretty much all of these price errors from Lenovo get canceled, then why do people bother to post them? It's a waste of time for everyone, not to mention disappointment. The finder also gets a better chance to have it slip by if he/she doesn't publicize it.

But I'm guessing these aren't price errors but very clever marketing by Lenovo. They put up a "price error", keep it for a few hours then take it away. This way they keep people coming to their website. Of course, then they also wait for a month to ship and at the last moment quietly cancel the order, by which time the world has moved on. It costs them nothing in the end and they gain a lot of hits.

you are partially wrong. the last T500 price error worked fine for me, they shipped it and i only paid 680$tax incl. :D

some people might actually get it without problem...well i hope so !

[napoleon1769]

You can order through Visaperks but you cannot submit the order. Good thing for me because I still haven't gotten my broken laptop fixed even after more than half a year.

[Montague]

A question though, if the history shows that pretty much all of these price errors from Lenovo get canceled, then why do people bother to post them?
No they do not get "all cancelled" so the question you pose is not really relevant.

[aircobra]

ordered from EPP before price changed, thanks OP

[CoffeeAddict]

If you can still get it and you can afford it the HN w/LED backlight is totally worth it

Just worked for me. -208$.

EDIT: Also someone wanna tell the diff:

14.1" WXGA TFT [subtract $10.00]
14.1 WXGA TFT w/LED BL
14.1" WXGA+ TFT [add $18.50]
14.1" WXGA TFT HN w/LED BL [add $132.50]

[7-Endless]

ordered from EPP before price changed, thanks OP

+1 ***crosses fingers***

[lyh_chnxm]

i am thinking to keep the checking page and pay it later days
Is that possible that they won't find the price error of my order?

[aos007]

Well, if that's the case (there's a chance they don't get canceled), then I wish good luck to those who managed to order it!

[siwen66]

Miss it.
Who want to sell it when they receive? pm me

[flip114]

Price adjusted on check out. >:(
My saved cart has a T400 for 799 but the website wont allow me to check out.
:cry:

[vicvic]

damn just missed it.

[failget]

in for 20

EDIT: Sorry, typo, I'm actually in for 1, hope it goes through

[siwen66]

20???

[ryan_canada]

20???

Probably mean bought 20 for re-sale?

[liquidimpulse]

FFFUUUUUU

i saw it this morning around 10:00 as well while at school and was gonna wait till i got home to buy it, now its back to $1300+ FFFUUUUUUU!!!!!


ARRGGHH IM SO MAD AT MYSELF>:(

[ShadowVlican]

FFFUUUUUU

i saw it this morning around 10:00 as well while at school and was gonna wait till i got home to buy it, now its back to $1300+ FFFUUUUUUU!!!!!


ARRGGHH IM SO MAD AT MYSELF>:(
blame this guy :arrowd:
just called, CSR said this is a price error, can anyone confirm?

[siwen66]

Lol
blame this guy :arrowd:

[ryan_canada]

blame this guy :arrowd:


LOL. You know someone else will call unless he picked phone faster.

[donjuancarlos]

just called, CSR said this is a price error, can anyone confirm?

HAAAAAAAhahahahaHAAAAA!

Funniest ever.

"Hmm, this price looks extra low, maybe I'll just call and see if there is a mistake so there is no way I can get the lower price."

First person ever to have an IQ of a billion.

[liquidimpulse]

just called, CSR said this is a price error, can anyone confirm?
:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

[xb0xb0y]

It will still be cheaper to go through visaperks.

Price w/o the coupon for the base config:

Visaperks: $747.65
Lenovo: $787

i know that, i was just bringing it to ppls attention in case the don't catch that and be out the LED backlight on their order.

[CrazyLobster]

Move to expired I guess :( Dang I need to check the forums more often!!

[joep]

all i asked was if I could cancel my order on the SL500 and get the T400, they knew it was a price error all along

[donjuancarlos]

all i asked was if I could cancel my order on the SL500 and get the T400, they knew it was a price error all along

OK, OK, we forgive you :)

When it's a crazy deal like this, you never want to call them to trade up. You want to buy the computer online, and cancel the computer separately.

[ryan_canada]

OK, OK, we forgive you :)

When it's a crazy deal like this, you never want to call them to trade up. You want to buy the computer online, and cancel the computer separately.

En... I think it should be on sticky as a RFD crazy deal rule!

[7-Endless]

Anyone who was able to get in on this before the change have their order processed yet? I got an email with an order number but when I login with my account on the Lenovo site it shows nothing under "My orders". Hopefully it will show up within the next day or two...

[taile]

all i asked was if I could cancel my order on the SL500 and get the T400, they knew it was a price error all along

If you think it might be a price error, DO NOT call lenovo!
If you called, DO NOT mention this deal!
If you mentioned, DO NOT post it here!

If you did all above, then good luck with that!

I'm just joking! Please don't feel bad about this, most of us just want to find an excuse not getting this deal, and it's better to be someone else's fault.


But seriously, whenever posting a suspicious price error deal, put DO NOT CALL in bold, red, huge font please!

[siwen66]

Anyone who was able to get in on this before the change have their order processed yet? I got an email with an order number but when I login with my account on the Lenovo site it shows nothing under "My orders". Hopefully it will show up within the next day or two...

I believe you wont see anything in your account because the website sucks. They set it as guest buy.

[7-Endless]

I believe you wont see anything in your account because the website sucks. They set it as guest buy.

LOL, that's what I thought. Either that or they are trying to get us to call in so they can cancel it...telling us its a price error. ;)

[mainoffender]

I believe you wont see anything in your account because the website sucks. They set it as guest buy.

Yep. Ordered a SL500 Friday and it doesn't show in my account either. CS said it was because I went through Visaperks and ordered as a "guest" also. Crazy.

[VanillaPep]

just called, CSR said this is a price error, can anyone confirm?

First, if CSR said it's a price error, why do you need us to confirm?

Second, RFD should ban u.. :):(

[7-Endless]

Yep. Ordered a SL500 Friday and it doesn't show in my account either. CS said it was because I went through Visaperks and ordered as a "guest" also. Crazy.

Ah ok...I ordered through the EPP site so that makes sense. Just wish there was a way to check order status without having to call in though.

[siwen66]

First, if CSR said it's a price error, why do you need us to confirm?

Second, RFD should ban u.. :):(

This round is over. Let us wait next

[kashman]

Just received confirmation email from Lenovo saying that the order has been processed. Seems like they may be honoring this one after all.

[CoffeeAddict]

ditto here

[aircobra]

+2:cheesygri

[siwen66]

+2:cheesygri

I really should not go out for lunch yesterday..............
Where is my T400?

[xOnic_]

Just received confirmation email from Lenovo saying that the order has been processed. Seems like they may be honoring this one after all.

Also got the confirmation email stating the order has been processed. :cheesygri

[CoffeeAddict]

i was kinda hoping it wouldn't go through 'cause it's more than i wanted to spend but I found a P4 LGA 775 box with working mobo and vid card and I needed a new desktop web surfing machine so i guess it evens out :D

[Ozzy]

Got processed order email as well. Do they always email two confirmations? The last time when i ordered the SL system they did the same.

Anyways how long does it usually take to deliver?

[7-Endless]

Got my confirmation order (2nd email) today as well. Hopefully it will be sooner than the 13 days ETA that was shown when I checked out.

[imp]

got my confirmation e-mail too :)

thanks OP and RFD

[CoffeeAddict]

Got my confirmation order (2nd email) today as well. Hopefully it will be sooner than the 13 days ETA that was shown when I checked out.

I've got a "schedule" date of may 13th
What's that mean?

[failget]

Shortly after ordering, I got two "confirmation" emails and a third email with topic "Order confirmation" that says "Your order has been received and is processed.".
Are these the emails you guys are talking about?

[donjuancarlos]

I got my confirmation too--I'd be so pumped if I got this. The thought of a tricked out lappie with an SSD for under $1000!

I am not counting my chickens yet, though. I did this once before with a Lenovo sale and got a cancellation a couple days later (Although I was going to get an SL500 for $350, so I understand why...)

[donjuancarlos]

Shortly after ordering, I got two "confirmation" emails and a third email with topic "Order confirmation" that says "Your order has been received and is processed.".
Are these the emails you guys are talking about?

I think the confirmation emails most people are talking about are not the ones you get right after you order, but the ones you get later in that are written in the courier font.

[failget]

I think the confirmation emails most people are talking about are not the ones you get right after you order, but the ones you get later in that are written in the courier font.
Thanks. Damn, don't have one of those yet.

[7-Endless]

Just to clarify, I first got an email yesterday with the subject "Order Confirmation" and then today I received two emails with the subject "Confirmation for order #xxxxxxxx".

[student]

Darn it I missed the error price, I should have been online yesterday. Anyone brought one with all extras features and 9cell battery they're willing to sell?

When will the next wrong pricing be?

[siwen66]

Darn it I missed the error price, I should have been online yesterday. Anyone brought one with all extras features and 9cell battery they're willing to sell?

When will the next wrong pricing be?

next wrong pricing..... nice question.

[jeff_qu]

Has anybody get further information from Lenovo? I got 2 emails from them after I submitted my order saying they are going to ship it today and will send me another email, but so far, I haven't got it.

[7-Endless]

Has anybody get further information from Lenovo? I got 2 emails from them after I submitted my order saying they are going to ship it today and will send me another email, but so far, I haven't got it.

You got an email saying it would actually ship on the 13th? None of my confirmation emails included any ship date. It just said that I would receive another email once it has been shipped.

[imp]

I didn't get a ship date too

[jeff_qu]

It said “Schedule Date”

[DRAZ]

Would it be a bad idea to call in and have them add a different wifi card? Or better to return in later for the card?

[DRAZ]

Anyone else not able to login anymore?

Also since none of the emails have specs they could ship me anything they like.

Anyone know if they are obliged to send the computer after order confirmation?

[donjuancarlos]

Relax, everyone. If you get it you get it, if you don't, no harm done. I suggest not calling attention to yourselves by contacting Lenovo and asking for changes, updates on ship dates, etc.

[Ozzy]

Relax, everyone. If you get it you get it, if you don't, no harm done. I suggest not calling attention to yourselves by contacting Lenovo and asking for changes, updates on ship dates, etc.

+1

question about memory upgrade. I ordered the system with just the battery upgrade.

Would this memory fit in the T400?
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10100178&logon=&langid=EN

I'm not familiar with the types of memory to use in a laptop so some help would be great.

[chrominance]

+1

question about memory upgrade. I ordered the system with just the battery upgrade.

Would this memory fit in the T400?
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10100178&logon=&langid=EN

I'm not familiar with the types of memory to use in a laptop so some help would be great.

Nope. That's DDR2 laptop memory; the T400s take DDR3. You're looking for something like these (http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProdList&cmd=pl&id=RAM.187.778) or http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10118386&catid= (but the latter is rather expensive, largely because it's Future Shop and they're rarely competitive when it comes to computer components).

[imp]

I upgraded mines to 2GB DIMM1, don't know was that a good choice...starting to think I should have done 2GB DIMM2

Does the T400 support dual channeling?

[Ozzy]

Nope. That's DDR2 laptop memory; the T400s take DDR3. You're looking for something like these (http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProdList&cmd=pl&id=RAM.187.778) or http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10118386&catid= (but the latter is rather expensive, largely because it's Future Shop and they're rarely competitive when it comes to computer components).


Thanks a bunch. Since its 32 bit vista, it will only recognize 3 gigs if I'm not mistaken. So I can just add a 2 gig stick into it and will be fine?

[donjuancarlos]

I upgraded mines to 2GB DIMM1, don't know was that a good choice...starting to think I should have done 2GB DIMM2

Does the T400 support dual channeling?

I can't tell. I've even scoured the Internet and cannot get a straight answer on DDR3 and dual channeling. Crucial says you don't need it, yet you can buy "dual channel" kits. I wonder if some of it is spillover from DDR2 days. I personally wish I had gotten the 1 DIMM module so I can upgrade to 4 gigs. Trade? :cheesygri:cheesygri

[donjuancarlos]

Thanks a bunch. Since its 32 bit vista, it will only recognize 3 gigs if I'm not mistaken. So I can just add a 2 gig stick into it and will be fine?

If you only got the standard 1 GB of memory--by all means, add at least an extra GB, and yes, you can just add a 2GB stick

[imp]

I kind of regret the extra 10 dollars because I'm not really thinking of upgrading my ram anymore. But would an extra GB (to make it 3 GB) do good even when I won't be gaming much?

I can't tell. I've even scoured the Internet and cannot get a straight answer on DDR3 and dual channeling. Crucial says you don't need it, yet you can buy "dual channel" kits. I wonder if some of it is spillover from DDR2 days. I personally wish I had gotten the 1 DIMM module so I can upgrade to 4 gigs. Trade? :cheesygri:cheesygri

[donjuancarlos]

If you already have 2 GB and you are going to just be doing things like surfing the net, Microsoft Office, email, watching movies, etc., then an extra GB will give you no speed advantage at all. If you work with Photoshop, CAD, large databases, etc, then you may find it helpful. Some video editing programs also like RAM (I use Vegas, and it uses comparatively little RAM).

[imp]

thanks for your advice

2GB should be good enough for me then as I don't use many ram-demending programs such as photoshop

[Cheetar]

Is this the kind of RAM I should be looking for?

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35351&promoid=1046

[LNahid2000]

Is this the kind of RAM I should be looking for?

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35351&promoid=1046
Yep, I just bought a 2GB stick for this laptop. Don't forget to add a $10 gift card for free shipping.

http://www.ncix.com/products/?sku=26890&vpn=NCIX-GIFTCARD-10-PA&manufacture=NCIX

[imp]

upgraded my lenovo to 2GB...

should have wait for the ram special! :(

[Ozzy]

Oh damn. I just bought the WD TV and forgot about the ram. Paid shipping on it now I find I could have got the shipping free. Oh well, placed an order for this ram + gift card. Thanks guys.

[Cheetar]

I've configured my T400 with the 160 GB 5400RPM drive so I may pick the NCIX 7200RPM hard drive (http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=36137&promoid=1046) in addition to the the RAM.

One thing bugs me though, I've read in a T400 review (http://www.laptopmag.com/review/laptops/thinkpad-t400.aspx?page=4) that the test unit's weak link was the hard drive and it occured to be a 7200RPM Hitachi drive, maybe the same line they sell at NCIX. I'm not sure whether I should pass on that one.

[imp]

what are you going to do with the primary HD?

[7-Endless]

I plan to upgrade the RAM and the HD as well. Hoping I can find a deal on both at some point...

BTW, has anyone had their CC charged yet for their T400? Or does Lenovo only process the payment once it has shipped??

[failget]

No CC charge here as of yet...

I'm also going to up the RAM to 4GB and throw in a 320 drive.

[Cheetar]

what are you going to do with the primary HD?


I'm going to use it for my PS3 which is at 40 Gb right now.

[newangle]

my order states is still on "Submitted" without any changes in 3 days.
any advise how to deal with this situation?

[imp]

I bought a R500 one week ago...and it's still on "submitted"

[taile]

I bought a R500 one week ago...and it's still on "submitted"

You can see your order status in your account? Mine has nothing!
But the good news is my AMEX was been hold for the amount of this baby! I guess this is a good sign!:cheesygri

[donjuancarlos]

my order states is still on "Submitted" without any changes in 3 days.
any advise how to deal with this situation?

Call Lenovo and complain so they cancel your order or zip it and sit tight.

[donjuancarlos]

I erred somewhat on my order and decided to risk calling Lenovo. My order has been released to manufacturing, which means it's going through.

The bad part is that it didn't dawn on me until I was working on a Lenovo here at work that if I chose the media card option that I would lose the PC card option. And once it's in manufacturing, it's too late to change anything.

So this means you guys are all likely getting your fire-sale-priced T400s. Yay!

[Ozzy]

Just received an email from a really helpful CSR who took care of my cancellation of a previous order of another system that estimated ship date will be May 26.

[imp]

that's good to hear

how did you guys customize your T400?

I erred somewhat on my order and decided to risk calling Lenovo. My order has been released to manufacturing, which means it's going through.

The bad part is that it didn't dawn on me until I was working on a Lenovo here at work that if I chose the media card option that I would lose the PC card option. And once it's in manufacturing, it's too late to change anything.

So this means you guys are all likely getting your fire-sale-priced T400s. Yay!

[Web0112]

Good to hear the order is going through. I mistakenly ordered the smartcard option - which I don't need on this laptop. Force of habit since I have been using smartcards at work for years. Once it arrives I"ll see if there is a way to replace it with media card or PC Card.

[7-Endless]

I erred somewhat on my order and decided to risk calling Lenovo. My order has been released to manufacturing, which means it's going through.

The bad part is that it didn't dawn on me until I was working on a Lenovo here at work that if I chose the media card option that I would lose the PC card option. And once it's in manufacturing, it's too late to change anything.

So this means you guys are all likely getting your fire-sale-priced T400s. Yay!

That's great to hear...I just hope that they get the order right. As someone mentioned before, the order confirmation doesn't list out all the options selected when you originally configured the laptop. ;)

Regarding the PC Card, I selected the same option as well but it shouldn't be too bad since it still comes with the Express Card slot which is starting to become more and more common place over the PC Card.

[donjuancarlos]

Yeah, I need the old style PC card. Some guy on eBay is selling PCcard/Expresscard thingies for $20, so I'll probably go there and get it. I found the T400 service manual online. It doesn't look too difficult to replace the Excpresscard/Smartcard combo

[Terrific_Deals2k8]

LOL, anyone here want to trade their T400 for a Vostro 1320 w/ 3gb RAM, 250GB 7K RPM HDD, BT, and Webcam upgrade??

Hehe, PM me if you're interested in making the trade... :razz:

[alextruong]

anyone have any news? I sent an email but no reply yet... i hope they will not cancel or delay my order. (i also got the 2 confirmation emails)

[7-Endless]

anyone have any news? I sent an email but no reply yet... i hope they will not cancel or delay my order. (i also got the 2 confirmation emails)

I decided to call today since my CC wasn't charged yet and when I got through the rep advised me that all is good and that the estimated ship date for my T400 is May 22nd (this Friday) - yay!

I also confirmed that all the options I selected were in the order. :cheesygri

[Web0112]

I called as well. Ship date is the 22nd. They know about the price error - but decided to honor it. Rep said we got a great deal.

[flip114]

Anybody with post purchase regrets? or wish to sell? pm me :cheesygri

[summerdream]

Anyone order via EPP can track your order status? I received two confirmation emails but nothing shows up in my Lenovo account. Is the order cancelled?

[7-Endless]

Anyone order via EPP can track your order status? I received two confirmation emails but nothing shows up in my Lenovo account. Is the order cancelled?

I ordered through EPP but for some reason can't track either which is why I ended up calling (see post above).

[Mysteek]

I really wish I got in on this deal.

Is there anything else that comes close to this?

[imp]

I ordered through visaperks, and I get no order information too on the website

[xOnic_]

From my experience, you won't find any order information from the website. The only way is to call in and ask about your order progress, but you should receive an email which tells you that the order has been shipped.

[jeff_qu]

I called lenovo, they already know it is a price error but they are still going to honor it. My shipping date is may 29th.
I heard all good words about lenovo thinkpad, cann't wait to see my t400.

[donjuancarlos]

Ha ha, yeah, if you want to know anything, the only way seems to be to call. I emailed them last week with a question and they never responded.

[siwen66]

Ha ha, yeah, if you want to know anything, the only way seems to be to call. I emailed them last week with a question and they never responded.

so bad. I always got reply next business day.

[Spongeboy]

Talked to a rep this afternoon. For those that ordered a T400 with the discrete ATI card like I did, there is a chance your laptop will ship tomorrow, but more likely it will be shipping around the 29th or beginning of June.

There will NOT be any email to inform/update you of the shipping date. The next email you get will be informing you that your laptop has ALREADY shipped, nothing before that.

[failget]

Talked to a rep, was also told May 29.

[mahjongmaniac]

blah... how'd i miss out on this... :(

[imp]

mines shipping from China tomorrow...he was saying it'll take 6 days to get to here.

[Spongeboy]

mines shipping from China tomorrow...he was saying it'll take 6 days to get to here.

Does yours have the integrated video card or an ATI?

[imp]

discrete video card...

I ordered via visaperks during the price error.

[heli88]

Has anyone got a charge on their creditcard? It looks like the hold was removed from my card today but csr said it will be shipped at the end of the month

[7-Endless]

Has anyone got a charge on their creditcard? It looks like the hold was removed from my card today but csr said it will be shipped at the end of the month

Haven't seen one yet either and I just called and found out that the new estimated ship date is May 30th for mine. Looks like they ran out of the discrete vid cards. :(

[alextruong]

I just called in and the estimate ship date is May 28, so I should get it somewhere between June 3 and 5.

[kashman]

Anyone received their units yet. Boy, these guys take long time to ship.

[imp]

mines shipping 29, i wonder is it shipping from China or Canada?

[donjuancarlos]

...replying to the email I sent almost two weeks ago asking if I could make a small change to my order. The email tells me to call customer support. :lol::lol::lol:

[kashman]

Called Lenovo again. ETA has been pushed again. First it was 27/5, then it was 31/5 and now they are saying it will 6/6. Are they mining the Magnesium that goes into making this laptop?? :mad:

[addicted2it]

If anybody for any reason decides not to keep this Laptop I would be really greatful to buy it off you.:o:o

[alextruong]

Called Lenovo again. ETA has been pushed again. First it was 27/5, then it was 31/5 and now they are saying it will 6/6. Are they mining the Magnesium that goes into making this laptop?? :mad:

Omg this is getting ridiculous! I will give a call tomorrow, I hope that they are not pushing ETA on all orders!

[Ozzy]

They are pushing all orders back it seems. I got an email, est. ship date is also June 6.

The reason is they have a short supply of the Ati graphic cards in China.

Its frustrating but what can you do besides cancel the order.

[7-Endless]

Omg this is getting ridiculous! I will give a call tomorrow, I hope that they are not pushing ETA on all orders!

Ah this sucks...probably not going to get this until the end of June at the rate this is going...

[Spongeboy]

At first I thought the delay may be due to the RFD effect, but slipping the shipping date by 3 weeks or more seems to suggest something more systemic on the Lenovo side. RFD'rs can't make THAT big of an impact... can we?:twisted:

[imp]

they said to me that the estimated ship date is June 5th...and the reason for them postponing it was because they didn't have the screen lol

[alextruong]

I called in and still no change, shipping date (from China) was still May 29. They still don't know if it has been shipped or not

[Spongeboy]

I called today and the confirmed that my order was finally in production. The rep said she expects the unit to ship June 6th, with 90% certainty. My shipping date has continually been moved back since May 22nd, but this is the first time the rep expressed such confidence in the ship date so hopefully the wait is almost over.

[alextruong]

my order got delayed too. my ETA is now June 5

[LNahid2000]

Anyone get a tracking number yet?

[addicted2it]

If anybody for any reason decides not to keep this Laptop I would be really greatful to buy it off you.:o:o

:arrow::arrow::!: Anyone:o:o

[alextruong]

omg my order has been pushed to June 16

[summerdream]

Received shipping notif email last night.

[imp]

Shipment pushed back to June 16 :(

that guy was saying that they were missing a part for all T400s

[LNahid2000]

I got pushed to June 16th as well. I cannot believe how long it takes to get a part.

[CoffeeAddict]

By the time we get our laptops it'll be on the lenovo site for less with better specs lol

[imp]

that would suck

[Web0112]

Maybe we are on a low priority list. Can't imagine all customers having to wait a month to get their laptop.

[failget]

Good tactic for them - instead of cancelling the price error, just delay the orders, 2 weeks at a time, until the order becomes profitable.

[7-Endless]

Good tactic for them - instead of cancelling the price error, just delay the orders, 2 weeks at a time, until the order becomes profitable.

Yup...this is just nuts...just got pushed to June 17th. I guess they really don't care - they either want you to cancel or wait several months for it. :mad:

I'm almost tempted to order one with the exact same specs just to see if it will come first...

[alextruong]

Received shipping notif email last night.

You are lucky my friend... can't believe that it will takes 1.5 month to get it.

[newangle]

My online states become shipped

[donjuancarlos]

This is rough. I am going on an international business trip late next week, and I wanted to take this one with me...:cry::cry::cry:

[Ozzy]

:mad: #$@!*D#&
June 16 for me too. This is starting to get ridiculous. What kind of supply problem takes them over 1 month to get?:mad:

[Spongeboy]

Just saw my status being updated to shipped!

If you call in to talk to the rep, ask them if there is an asterisk next to your order number. From what the rep told me, the asterisk indicates there is some delay (in manufacturing, like missing parts). If there is no asterisk, the shipping date they give you should be reliable.

[alextruong]

Just saw my status being updated to shipped!

If you call in to talk to the rep, ask them if there is an asterisk next to your order number. From what the rep told me, the asterisk indicates there is some delay (in manufacturing, like missing parts). If there is no asterisk, the shipping date they give you should be reliable.

i guess some people were lucky :P

did you get a notification email ?

[Spongeboy]

i guess some people were lucky :P

did you get a notification email ?

Nope, no email. Had to check online.

[alextruong]

If you bought it as a Guest like me, then you have to call or send emails to get the status. If you bought it with your account, then just simply login.

I should have created an account, darn!

well, then I guess we have no choice to wait 2 more weeks unless we get lucky

[xOnic_]

My order has also been shipped yesterday according to my online status.

[7-Endless]

If you bought it as a Guest like me, then you have to call or send emails to get the status. If you bought it with your account, then just simply login.

I should have created an account, darn!

well, then I guess we have no choice to wait 2 more weeks unless we get lucky

It'll actually be 3 more weeks since it takes about a week to get here from China once its shipped. >:(

Have to say that I'm very disappointed in Lenovo and that this will probably be the last Thinkpad I purchase from them.

[aircobra]

Just checked online status, my t400 has been shipped yesterday:razz:

[Web0112]

Mine shipped Friday. The Lenovo rep gave me my UPS tracking number. Looks like it arrived in Canada on the 7th. So should be here in a day or two (hopefully).

[imp]

Mines arrived in Toronto on the 7th too :)

[xOnic_]

Shipment usually gets to your door within a week after they confirmed that your item has been shipped. The delay is usually due to manufacturing sadly.

[CoffeeAddict]

yeargh my order is still being processed!
They don't even have an estimated ship date for me

[7-Endless]

Woohoo...the damn thing finally shipped! I don't understand Lenovo...they push it back to June 16th but then they ended up shipping it on the June 6th date they gave me last week...very strange...

[imp]

lol quite some people took advantage of the price error

[kashman]

For all those whose orders have shipped, did you get order shipment email or did you had to call in to confirm?

[Ozzy]

Yes!:cheesygri mines already arrived in Canada so should be getting it very soon.

Question, is this capable of switchable graphics? Discreet to onboard? Its been so long, I forgotten what kind of specs this has.
Also does anyone know if there is still an issue with keyboard flex?

[taile]

Will this be able to run the starcraft 2?

[7-Endless]

Yes!:cheesygri mines already arrived in Canada so should be getting it very soon.

Question, is this capable of switchable graphics? Discreet to onboard? Its been so long, I forgotten what kind of specs this has.
Also does anyone know if there is still an issue with keyboard flex?

I think it depends on whether you selected the model with discrete graphics - from what I've read so far, the models with discrete graphics can switch to onboard.

[imp]

Will this be able to run the starcraft 2?

should be able to, but probably not at highest quality...please confirm

[Ozzy]

I think it depends on whether you selected the model with discrete graphics - from what I've read so far, the models with discrete graphics can switch to onboard.

Thanks. I ordered the P8400 with ati graphics card.

[7-Endless]

Thanks. I ordered the P8400 with ati graphics card.

Same here...now if I could only find a deal on DDR3 SODIMM ram and a larger HD. :)

[Ozzy]

I picked this one up at ncix when it was on sale. Its gone up $20 but still the cheapest I could find. Better to wait for future deals. http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35351&vpn=CT25664BC1067&manufacture=CRUCIAL%20TECHNOLOGY

I just checked the UPS status of the computer and its been arrival scanned in Concord. Any luck should get it Tuesday, Wed latest.

[LNahid2000]

I picked this one up at ncix when it was on sale. Its gone up $20 but still the cheapest I could find. Better to wait for future deals. http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35351&vpn=CT25664BC1067&manufacture=CRUCIAL%20TECHNOLOGY

I just checked the UPS status of the computer and its been arrival scanned in Concord. Any luck should get it Tuesday, Wed latest.
This is much cheaper.

http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=35902&vpn=KVR1066D3S7%2F2G&manufacture=Kingston

[alextruong]

Nice mine has been shipped too! I received a notification email this morning. I have a 2gb ram stick waiting to be installed( paid 28 shipped from ncix because it was an open box), a dock and a new hard drive :) can't wait to get it

[addicted2it]

If anybody for any reason decides not to keep this Laptop I would be really greatful to buy it off you.:o:o

:o:o

[donjuancarlos]

Got my notice this morning. Probably is not going to make it in time for my business trip on Friday though. :( :( :mad: :( :(

[alextruong]

donjuancarlos : I think you might get it before friday. I called in this morning to get the tracking number and when I checked the status online, the status was already at "Out for delivery" so i guess i am pretty lucky. I should get it by 5pm now :D

[Cheetar]

donjuancarlos : I think you might get it before friday. I called in this morning to get the tracking number and when I checked the status online, the status was already at "Out for delivery" so i guess i am pretty lucky. I should get it by 5pm now :D

I'm from Sherbrooke too and my package is out for delivery. Probably in the same truck :)

[LNahid2000]

WOW, I got a shipment notice in my email this morning and called Lenovo to get a tracking number. They said it had not arrived in Canada yet, but 2 hours later the UPS guy knocked on my door and handed me the T400!

[aircobra]

Receive my T400 at around 12pm, even before the shipment notice email:cheesygri

[7-Endless]

Arrghh...I really hate UPS...it looks like the driver came to my work building and just because he didn't see my name in the directory he didn't bother even trying to go to the Suite number listed in the delivery address. Frickin' moron!!

I had to call in and tell the UPS rep that the driver doesn't have to be afraid and can come right up to my floor and ask reception for me...sheesh...even gave my cell phone in case he gets lost trying to take the elevator up to the 6th floor. Now I have to wait another day for my laptop. :mad:

[xOnic_]

Received the T400 today. According to the shipping status online, it was shipped on June 5. Also, received email notification about shipping this morning. Very impressed by shipping time AFTER manufacturing was completed.

First thing I noticed was the keyboard flex towards the left side which has been one of the major complaints about the T400 for many users. I will probably call for a T61 keyboard replacement later this week since people have claim that it helps.

[7-Endless]

Received the T400 today. According to the shipping status online, it was shipped on June 5. Also, received email notification about shipping this morning. Very impressed by shipping time AFTER manufacturing was completed.

First thing I noticed was the keyboard flex towards the left side which has been one of the major complaints about the T400 for many users. I will probably call for a T61 keyboard replacement later this week since people have claim that it helps.

Is that something that Lenovo will cover or do you have to pay for the replacement?

[Ozzy]

Is that something that Lenovo will cover or do you have to pay for the replacement?

I looked into the flex problem a little more and these are the specific part numbers you want : 42T3109 or 42T3209. These are the T61 models with few holes on the backside.

If you don't specify they will just send you an exact same replacement keyboard as the problematic one. I don't know if they will automatically send you one though?
On ebay it costs around $60.


I still haven't received mine yet, anyone know what time of day UPS stops delivering?

[alextruong]

I still haven't received mine yet, anyone know what time of day UPS stops delivering?

same here, i didn't get it yet. I think they stop around 5:30pm.

*edit : I received the t400 around 5:30pm :D I just installed my 2GB ram stick. Works like a charm! now waiting for my hdd before the swap :D

[7-Endless]

I looked into the flex problem a little more and these are the specific part numbers you want : 42T3109 or 42T3209. These are the T61 models with few holes on the backside.

If you don't specify they will just send you an exact same replacement keyboard as the problematic one. I don't know if they will automatically send you one though?
On ebay it costs around $60.


I still haven't received mine yet, anyone know what time of day UPS stops delivering?

Thanks.

UPS usually delivers from 8am to 8pm so there's still a chance you may get it.

Speaking of UPS...I came back from my late lunch to find my T400 sitting on my desk. Looks like the driver may have come back to deliver it...this is a first!!

[Web0112]

Received about 30 minutes ago.

First impressions...cheaper plastic than my T61 or X series from work. I have an old T21 lying around - the build quality was top notch back then.

Both the integrated and discrete graphics seem to run my 1080P MKV files well enough. I have not tried my blu-rays streaming off my server. Given I game on a console and have two HTPCs - not sure the discrete is even necessary.

Screen is okay - was worried that the 1280 by 800 was too low. It is fine. Video looks okay.

There is a little keyboard flex - but it doesn't really bother me. Just not as good keyboards as the prior versions. Man, the T21 keyboard is amazing.

I wasn't sure if I would keep this machine. A 14 inch notebook is a bit big. Was really looking for 12 inch screen that can do 1080P. But - given the price, I cannot complain.

[Ozzy]

lol, looks like a bunch of us got ours at the same time.

I agree the plastic does feel cheap. Removing the palm rest when installing my ram I could really tell. I can't notice any flex in the keyboard. This is my first thinkpad so can't really compare it to other models. I can live with it.
Going from a Dell Inspiron to a thinkpad is a big jump and so far its more then I expected. That trackpoint is great :lol:

I have a silly question. Does the 6 cell battery stick out at the back or is it flush? For some reason I thought only the 9 cell sticks out.

[Web0112]

6 Cell sticks out. Only 4 cell is flush. I bought the six cell as well.

[7-Endless]

Just unpacked mine and so far so good. Here are my impressions when compared with my T61:

-Plastic does feel different than the T61. It has more of a matted feel which sort of makes it seem cheaper as others have mentioned. However, I tried pressing down on the plastic to the left and right of the trackpad and it feels just as solid as my T61

-Keyboard is a little more flexy than my T61 but I don't think the difference is as bad as many users have mentioned on the net. However, like Web0112 mentioned, it's definitely not as good as the older T series models. One thing I'll say is that the keyboard does seem to be quieter than my T61.

-Although my T61 has a 1680x1050 resolution, this LED screen does seem to be more crisper and not as washed out. I too was worried about going to a lower resolution but it seems to suit this screen just fine - but still wish the WXGA+ was available when I ordered this. ;)

-I had read several reports about the keyboard light wasn't that good on the T400 but after trying it out on my T400 it seems to work fine and does the job fine


Now, I just need to decide which hard drive I will be upgrading to (a WD 500 GB 5400 rpm or the WD 320 GB 7200 rpm drive). :cheesygri

[alextruong]

7-Endless:

I bought a Seagate momentus 320gb 7200rpm 16mb buffer and I expect to receive it tomorrow or Thursday. I think you should go with a 7200rpm with more buffer than higher capacity but thats my opinion.

i'll buy a cheap enclosure to put in the 160gb that came with the t400

[kashman]

finally got mine as well. does anyone knows how to turn on/off switchable graphics

[taile]

Got mine today as well.
Just found out this thing does not have a HDMI output, I was hoping it has one!:cry:

[Ozzy]

Got mine today as well.
Just found out this thing does not have a HDMI output, I was hoping it has one!:cry:


Yeah this was kinda disappointing. They include it on the lesser SL series but not the T. :(

[Web0112]

To change from discrete to integrate, put your mouse over the power indicator, right click - on the menu you will see switchable graphics. Select the one you want.

It does suck that there is no HDMI. Need to get the dock to get optical out and DVI. Down the road if I decide to hook this up to a tv, I'll pick up the dock. I adready have two dedicated HTPCs/media centers.

Battery life is real good. With my 6 cell, I'm hitting 5 hours. That includes about 2 hours HD video from a server (via wireless N). Smokin!

Will likely put Vista Ultimate on it - so I can have media center. I have a number of retail boxes hanging around.

[7-Endless]

7-Endless:

I bought a Seagate momentus 320gb 7200rpm 16mb buffer and I expect to receive it tomorrow or Thursday. I think you should go with a 7200rpm with more buffer than higher capacity but thats my opinion.

i'll buy a cheap enclosure to put in the 160gb that came with the t400

Yeah, I was thinking of picking one of those up as I already have one in my T61 however, after reading the following review, I'm more inclined to go with the WD Scorpio Black 320 GB:

http://techreport.com/articles.x/15079/15

But, some threads I've been gone through on a few forums also say that the 500 GB 5400 rpm drives from Hitachi (the 5k500.b) and the WD Scorpio Blue 500 GB are pretty decent as well and in some cases are even faster than some 7200 rpm drives - plus they are very power efficient which is great for battery life.


One last variable to throw into the mix is that when I went to Infonec today to pick up some RAM, the rep who was helping me mentioned that the 500 GB drives may be dropping in price by the end of the month...so decisions, decisions. ;)

[CoffeeAddict]

okay so it looks like my laptop is on it's way today or tomorrow woo hoo!
What i'm wondering though is why my visa hasn't been charged yet. They haven't even put a hold on my funds.

Anyone else get the laptop first and get charged later?

[kashman]

So I have had one BSOD so far when I tried to turn off the bluetooth. Also is anyone expereincing freezing during video playback when you move your laptop. Any explanations?

[xOnic_]

So I have had one BSOD so far when I tried to turn off the bluetooth. Also is anyone expereincing freezing during video playback when you move your laptop. Any explanations?

Could be due to the motion sensor in the HD that detects shock.

[newangle]

dose anyone know how to remaping key? I like SL series keyboard layout, it put PageUP and PageDown near arrow key, T400 is browser foward and backword, which I think it's useless.

[donjuancarlos]

And I have been uninstalling crap for an hour!

The trackpoint is like coming home. I hate touchpads and have missed the trackpoint ever since my Pentium 3 Inspiron laptop many years ago.

I have the SSD-- no noise, which is great because I want to use this in my home studio. Vista was not optimized for the SSD--I had to shut off Superfetch and change a few registry settings.

Was hoping to put Windows 7 on it, but now I can see I would lose a lot of functionality... :( -Like switchable graphics (which took me a bit to figure out)

Battery life is nothing short of stellar, with over 6 hours on 80% brightness with a 6-cell. Kicks my Acer's puny 1:30 right out the window.

So it took very little time after shipping notification to get this. Thank goodness, I can take it on my business trip :)

[imp]

just got my T400 too :)

very happy with it...good keyboard, flex did not really bother me.

what thinkvantage softwares did you keep on it?

I kept power management, access connections, and active protection

[ultracrt]

There is something strange on the warranty. I checked on the Lenovo site for warranty right away. It shows it expires on 09/01/2010. Lenovo is giving us free 3 more months of warranty? How about yours?

The WXGA 1280X800 LED screen does not look as good as I expected. In comparison to the WXGA LED screen on a Dell XPS M1330 with a Toshiba screen LCD2306 side by side, the color on Dell seems more vivid/colorful. In device manager on T400, it shows LEN4035. I googled it but could not find who is the manufacturer of this screen.

[LNahid2000]

I got an end date of 2010-09-01 as well. Hopefully they don't correct this error. Or maybe it's just compensation for all the delays in shipping.

[imp]

mines is made by LG Philips :)

LP141WX5-TLP2

447 days warrenty for me

[wakka2u]

just wondering, did lenovo end up honouring the price error 668.95 mentioned at the start of this thread? If so, congrats all!

[CoffeeAddict]

just got my T400 too :)

very happy with it...good keyboard, flex did not really bother me.

what thinkvantage softwares did you keep on it?

I kept power management, access connections, and active protection

Thinkvantage power management is a must
without it vista seems to want to give me battery time of 3.5 hours with a 9-cell battery. With the software it's giving me almost 7 hours!!! that's a HUGE difference. I installed windows 7 but the battery management software doesn't seem to wanna install.

Gonna try a hackintosh install tomorrow if i have time.

For the person thinking the screen doesn't look so good i think they're right but the screen is VERY bright. Screens with a high NIT output don't look at nice as those with a lower NIT but you'll love it in direct sunlight.

all in al i'm really happy with this laptop at this price
especially since i was originally considering a hp dv2 at $599 before!!!

[7-Endless]

For those who hate the demo/bloat ware that comes pre-loaded, I thought I'd share some clean install guides that should come in handy that I found on the net:

janko10's Vista T400 Clean Install Mini Guide:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=294974

Stallen's Vista Clean Install Guide:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=144783

Orev’s ABR Utility (Use this to backup your Vista activation so you don't need to bug MS to re-activate after a re-install):
http://directedge.us/content/abr-activation-backup-and-restore

Orev’s Clean Install Guide:
http://directedge.us/node/24


Personally, I used the T400 Mini Guide steps (except I did not delete the hidden partitions or install the Ultranav driver since the touchpad seems to work perfectly fine) with my Vista Ultimate SP2 ISO and that seemed to work fine. However, I also found that you also need to install the following:

-Intel AMT 4.0 (for the unknown PCI Simple Communications Controller)
-Intel Local Manageability Service (for the unknown PCI Serial device in Device Manager)

You can get both drivers from the Lenovo support site.
As well, the only ThinkVantage apps I have installed are the following:

-ThinkVantage Power Manager
-ThinkVantage Active Protection System

Still debating on whether I should install the Presentation Director (it came in handy a few times on my T61) and the Ultranav utility. Lastly, I may need to install either the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery if the blue ThinkVantage button has stopped working during POST:

http://forums.lenovo.com/lnv/board/message?board.id=Special_Interest_Utilities&message.id=5629


I believe reinstalling the ThinkVantage Productivity Center app will also help you get the blue ThinkVantage button to function again according to other forum posts and stallen's clean install guide.

Hope this helps!

[7-Endless]

So I have had one BSOD so far when I tried to turn off the bluetooth. Also is anyone expereincing freezing during video playback when you move your laptop. Any explanations?


Not sure what stop code your BSOD was, but you may want to look at this support article:

System experiences an intermittent blue-screen (BSOD), with a stop code of 0x1000007E:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-72367

[imp]

thank you for the links...might come in handy when windows 7 come out :)

what do you guys think of the T400 screen? I am loving the screen...it can go very bright...and the colors are nice! the screen is better than the R500

For those who hate the demo/bloat ware that comes pre-loaded, I thought I'd share some clean install guides that should come in handy that I found on the net:

janko10's Vista T400 Clean Install Mini Guide:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=294974

Stallen's Vista Clean Install Guide:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=144783

Orev’s ABR Utility (Use this to backup your Vista activation so you don't need to bug MS to re-activate after a re-install):
http://directedge.us/content/abr-activation-backup-and-restore

Orev’s Clean Install Guide:
http://directedge.us/node/24


Personally, I used the T400 Mini Guide steps (except I did not delete the hidden partitions or install the Ultranav driver since the touchpad seems to work perfectly fine) with my Vista Ultimate SP2 ISO and that seemed to work fine. However, I also found that you also need to install the following:

-Intel AMT 4.0 (for the unknown PCI Simple Communications Controller)
-Intel Local Manageability Service (for the unknown PCI Serial device in Device Manager)

You can get both drivers from the Lenovo support site.
As well, the only ThinkVantage apps I have installed are the following:

-ThinkVantage Power Manager
-ThinkVantage Active Protection System

Still debating on whether I should install the Presentation Director (it came in handy a few times on my T61) and the Ultranav utility. Lastly, I may need to install either the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery if the blue ThinkVantage button has stopped working during POST:

http://forums.lenovo.com/lnv/board/message?board.id=Special_Interest_Utilities&message.id=5629


I believe reinstalling the ThinkVantage Productivity Center app will also help you get the blue ThinkVantage button to function again according to other forum posts and stallen's clean install guide.

Hope this helps!

[Web0112]

I did a clean install of Vista Ultimate SP2 a few days ago. I used the first two guides above. Careful that you backup the factory install and remove the extra partitions before you do the clean install. Follow the guides. There is one partition that is protected - I didn't remove prior to the install - it was a pain to get rid of after.

As well - you don't really need the power management software - but you do need the power management driver. I installed the software simply because it is easy access to the switchable graphics. But is kind of bloaty.

Very disappointed that Lenovo doesn't have switchable graphics ready with Windows 7. If they did, I would went to 7 right away.

Anyway, Vista has been running perfectly on all my machines for over a year and a half. So no biggy.

[7-Endless]

I did a clean install of Vista Ultimate SP2 a few days ago. I used the first two guides above. Careful that you backup the factory install and remove the extra partitions before you do the clean install. Follow the guides. There is one partition that is protected - I didn't remove prior to the install - it was a pain to get rid of after.

As well - you don't really need the power management software - but you do need the power management driver. I installed the software simply because it is easy access to the switchable graphics. But is kind of bloaty.

Very disappointed that Lenovo doesn't have switchable graphics ready with Windows 7. If they did, I would went to 7 right away.

Anyway, Vista has been running perfectly on all my machines for over a year and a half. So no biggy.


I actually left the two partitions on the drive...but mainly because I plan to get a bigger drive soon and on that drive I'll only run with one partition.

Yeah, I was hoping that there would be a Windows 7 switchable graphics driver too...but I guess they probably won't release one until Windows 7 becomes GA...

Anyone hear anything about possible Windows 7 upgrade plans for Thinkpad owners??

[kashman]

I think this has been asked before but does anyone know how to remove the trial Mcafee version. i dont see it in the uninstall programs.

[newangle]

anybody like to remaping keyboard
can use this software:
http://webpages.charter.net/krumsick/
It's doing very well job

[donjuancarlos]

anybody like to remaping keyboard
can use this software:
http://webpages.charter.net/krumsick/
It's doing very well job

It's a shame you can't remap the left Function key. Heaven knows why it's there instead of the Ctrl key