Today’s hot deal isn’t a PC, but a really cool accessory that is perfect for PCs with a multimedia focus.
The Lenovo Multimedia Remote with keyboard (wordy enough for ya?) has a full Qwerty keyboard, multimedia controls AND a handy trackball. As some of you may recall, I love using a PC as my media center hooked up to an HDTV. A regular wireless mouse works okay to control the PC from the couch. A wireless trackball is even better, as you don’t have to worry about what surface to use it on.
Of course just a pointing device doesn’t help with things like entering a website address or logging into Netflix. That is where this device would come in handy. As long as the trackball works smoothly and the range decent, it should be a damn near ideal solution.
This puppy normally runs $59.99, but can be had for $41.99 after a 30% off coupon. We don’t expect this to last long, so don’t hesitate if you’ve been watching this one. For what it’s worth, this price is even lower than the Lenovo EPP cost, so unless Lenovo dumps another 50% off coupon you won’t find a better price on this.
How to get the deal
Click here to view the Lenovo multimedia remote and add it to your cart
Apply coupon code in shopping cart with no spaces before or after: USPCF16336
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Those enterprising Lenovo engineers over at the Yamato Thinking blog are at it again and this time they want your help.
They are looking into a feature of the recently introduced ThinkVantage Communications Utility, accessed via Fn+F6 on newer ThinkPads, that would automatically lower the microphone volume when you are typing, to reduce unwanted feedback for your listeners.
This beta version seems to only have a manual reduction in volume at the moment, but they are looking for people to try out the utility and report back on what volume level offers the best experience.
Hit the source link for all the details and to download the beta software.
Some recently updated documents from Lenovo shed light on versions of their ThinkPads will have the lower priced Intel Core i3 processors.
We actually noted this last month when the T410s appeared in the PSREF docs, with the T410si model listed as having the lower end Core i3 chips. Now Lenovo has updated the documents indicating that T410i and T510i models, in addition to the T410si, will be available for purchase.
The big question is how one will be able to purchase a Core i3 ThinkPad. Lenovo hasn’t historically offered separate sub-models of a product for sale on their website. When you consider that it would add an extra layer of complexity to their T Series lineup for potential buyers, I’m not expecting to see the ‘i’ models on Lenovo.com.
Hopefully Lenovo will add the Core i3 chip to its existing web configurations, offering a lower price point to the already rather competitive T410 and T510.
Last week saw another leak of Lenovo’s 2010 roadmap and this week we’ve got some details on the forthcoming ThinkPad X201 Tablet. The X201T showed up at the FCC for its usual certifications, not revealing much besides its existence, but then an Australian retailer decided to list a model that will soon be available for purchase.
The expected 12.1-inch form factor, 8-cell battery, 4GB RAM, etc are found on the X201T, but the truly surprising part is the Intel Core i7 processor. And by surprising, I mean really surprising.
There is a Core i5 in the T410 I’m currently reviewing and while it stays plenty cool, the fan runs quite a bit. It’s obvious it is working hard to keep thermals down. HP’s Envy 15 aluminum-chassis notebook stuffs a powerful Core i7 inside and gives your thighs quite the roasting. While the Envy 15 is very thin, it is also a good deal larger than the X Series Tablet.
Given this is a reseller’s early product page and not an official product listing, I wouldn’t count on the absoluteness of this information. I think we’ll see a Core i5 at best in the X201 Tablet, but the details should all become clear in a few weeks.
EDIT See our diligent readers’ comments below for the reason of my retraction. It is indeed feasible for the X201 Tablet to have a hefty Core i7 stuffed in it and not set your legs on fire.
It didn’t take Lenovo long to whip out the e-coupons for their new products, now offering a respectable 10% off of the refreshed ThinkPad T410, as well as the completely new X100e ultraportable and Edge 13 “small business” systems.
The T410 in particular is a pretty respectable deal for a newly announced model, especially one with such a pedigree of features, Core i5 processor and standard LED backlit display.
Check out the details and base specs below. This deal expires February 10th.
ThinkPad T410 starting at $899 after 10% coupon
Base specs: Core i5-520M 2.4GHz; 14.1″ WXGA Anti-glare LED backlight; Intel HD graphics
2GB DDR3; 250GB Hard Drive; Ultra-slim DVD+/-RW; 6-cell battery
802.11n WiFi; 1-year Depot warranty; Windows 7 Professional 32-bit OS
Looks like the X301 is now gone as well. Fun while it lasted!
Update #2 2:25pm EST
From a reader on Twitter: “phone sales people think coupon is dead, but web site honored it for T400s. Bought one!”
Update #1 1:18pm EST
Looks like the X301 deal has been used up – T400s still good
For the time being you can get a closeout Lenovo ThinkPad T400s for $774 or a ThinkPad X301 for $799 through the Microsoft Store.
This deal first appeared a couple weeks ago with a 40% off coupon and just a couple days ago bumped up to 50% off. Unfortunately the 50% off coupons quickly expired on both models, but they have just risen from the dead.
The details are below, but don’t wait to pull the trigger on this one. It won’t last long!
Newest coupon code: MSStore-PC-50%
ThinkPad T400s 2801-AQU $774 after 50% coupon
Core 2 Duo SP9400 2.4GHz; 4GB DDR2; 120GB Hard Drive; DVD+/-RW
DisplayPort; eSATA; 6-cell battery; 2MP webcam; 3.91 lbs; Windows 7
Lenovo’s cheapest and smallest ThinkPad, the brand new X100e, has been stripped down to its circuit boards by an enterprising individual.
It is safe to say this person acquired the model overseas, between the palm rest stickers and white-chassis, which is not supposed to be available in the U.S. The bottom panel certainly is interesting, with a single plate offering access to what appears to be all of the upgradeable components.
These pictures do confirm something else for me: I must have a white ThinkPad. Teh hawtness.
Engadget has gotten hold of another Lenovo roadmap, which confirms the existence of a few models still un-announced. They also dug up a photo from CES that hints at a change for the iconic X Series.
As you can see in the image above, there will indeed be a refresh to the X200 series coming soon. To be named the X201, we can expect the new Intel Arrandale processors and some minor form factor changes, but I’m not expecting much in the way of brand new tech.
However, Engadget did find an errant photo in their cache from CES 2010 that shows a notebook labeled as an X200 with *gasp* a touchpad. It is safe to believe this will appear on the X201, but fear not: I fully believe Lenovo will offer the X201 with and without a touchpad. Purists need not worry! (Hit the source link below to see the pic)
You’ll also see the W701 on this roadmap, which will likely get infused with a beastly Core i7 Extreme quad-core chip and refreshed graphics. But what don’t you see here? A new version of the X301.
Intel hasn’t announced any new ULV parts yet to my knowledge, so Lenovo is really just waiting around for new tech that will make updating worthwhile. Although I’m sure the masses wouldn’t complain about a model with a better screen and lower price (due to SSD price drops), even if the processor were the same.
What IS new on this roadmap
You can’t help but notice the “corporate mainstream” additions to the roadmap, the L400 and L500. ThinkPad L Series? For corporate mainstream? Don’t let my cynicism drip onto your keyboard.
I guess this is replacing the rather defunct R Series, but why? The T Series are already priced quite low and you can choose from both the SL and now Edge models. Sure, the SL and Edge might not be labelled as “corporate mainstream” and I guess they wouldn’t have the AMT BIOS management features, but does that necessitate a whole new product line? Maybe the L Series will be de-contented T Series? Time will tell.
I recently received one of Lenovo’s new ThinkPad T410 models for review and wanted to share some of my first impressions of it with everyone.
If you haven’t already, give the other posts I have on the T410 a look over to find out what Lenovo changed with this new model. While the changes don’t sound like a lot, the T410 really does elevate the plain T4xx models to swiss-army-knife status with its plethora of ports, decent portability, high performance and capable battery life.
UPDATE: This deal is dead now too. It was a good run while it lasted!
One of Lenovo’s flagship ThinkPads, the ultra-slim and fully featured X301, is now only $799 thanks to a whopping 50% off coupon from the Microsoft Store.
We originally posted this deal a couple weeks ago and there was a T400s that was included in this deal. It looks like Microsoft has sold enough ‘T400s’ for their taste and there are no longer any coupons for that beast, but you can still snag a killer deal on the flagship X301.
Only 0.85 inches thin and 3.35 lbs with the included 6-cell battery, the ThinkPad X301 has every feature you could need, including an ultraslim 7mm DVD burner. The CPU isn’t the fastest, nor is the 120GB 5400rpm hard drive, but dropping your own SSD is just a few hundred bucks away on this previously $1600+ machine.
If you’ve been waiting on this deal, wait no more. Microsoft is likely blowing through inventory quickly at this price and the deal won’t last very long!
Newest coupon code: MSStore-PC-50%
ThinkPad X301 2777-MSU $959 after 40% coupon
Core 2 Duo SU9400 1.4Ghz; 2GB DDR3; 120GB Hard Drive; DisplayPort
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