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Deal of the day: 10% off Lenovo ThinkPad T410, starting $899

Monday, March 8th, 2010
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In honor of our recent ThinkPad T410 review and upgrade guide, today’s deal of the day features a 10% coupon code for the T410. This brings the starting price down to only $899 for a Core i5 system with 2GB RAM and Windows 7 Professional!

You don’t have to stop there of course, as the T410 can be had with a wide variety of components to suit most anyone’s needs. You can even pick up the powerful Core i7 processor, up to 8GB RAM and a speedy SSD. Of course you get standard features like four USB 2.0 ports, eSATA, DisplayPort AND VGA output and Windows 7 Professional (64-bit is a no cost option as well).

This deal will expire on March 10th, or sooner if enough units are ordered. Check out the details on how to get the deal below and hit up LogicBuy for more Lenovo coupons.

Base specs for ThinkPad T410 with integrated graphics

  • 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

How to get the deal

  1. Click here to configure your Lenovo ThinkPad T410
  2. Apply coupon in shopping cart w/no spaces before/after: USP0304T410

Source: [LogicBuy]

Deal of the day: 20% off select Lenovo ThinkPad T400 & T500

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Lenovo’s making another push to empty its shelves of the “old” ThinkPad T400 and T500 notebooks, now offering 20% off discrete graphics models that are configured over $1250.

While I feel the ThinkPad T410 (Read the review) in particular offers some great functional improvements over the T400, both the T400 and T500 are still very solid machines. Plus, the T500 has a 16:10 aspect ratio display, compared to the T510’s 16:9.

You can get a pretty well loaded ThinkPad T400/T500 for around $1000 after discount, compared to a more bare bones T410 or T510. Unfortunately you shouldn’t look for either of these systems to ship soon, as both are listed with a 4+ week shipment time. We expect this deal to end by March 10th, or sooner depending on volume of orders.

If you are looking for a new model or one that ships faster, Lenovo also has 5-15% off other ThinkPads. LogicBuy has all the details.

Details on how to get the deal are below and hit the jump to check out our recommended configs

How to get the deal

  1. Configure your ThinkPad T400 or T500 of choice, with a minimum system price of $1,250
  2. Apply coupon code in shopping cart with no spaces before/after: USP0304T1250

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Slew of new Lenovo PCs for sale, including ThinkPad X201 & Tablet

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

Our sister-site LogicBuy alerted us that some of Lenovo’s recently announced PCs are now available for purchase, including the ThinkPad X201, ThinkPad X201s, and ThinkPad X201 Tablet ultraportable notebooks.

We covered the announcement of the new X201 models last week, citing the major revisions as Core i5 and i7 processors, an updated fingerprint reader and the optional touchpad. Lenovo also recently updated their handy PSREF documents, which confirm to us that the X201 models officially support a maximum of 8GB RAM, via two 4GB sticks. This is great news for power users, who can now really take advantage of a 64-bit operating system.

Also of note is that the controversial, and optional, touchpad on the X201 is a $20 option. The X201 Tablet is particularly limited in its configuration options: you can’t even get an 8-cell battery, so expect those offers to expand in the coming weeks.

On the opposite side of Lenovo’s laptop spectrum, the value line G455 and G555 laptops are also now for sale. We knew at launch that both would be powered by AMD dual core processors, with the smaller G455 starting at $699 and the G555 at $729.

Lastly, you can also pick up the refreshed IdeaPad Y460. The overall design appears the same as the IdeaPad Y50 when I reviewed it, but with more powerful Core i3 and i5 processors and ATI graphics.

Hit the jump to check out the base specs and price of each model

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Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3t multitouch netbook $499 with 8-cell

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Lenovo’s IdeaPad S10-3t netbook with convertible multitouch screen is now available with an 8-cell battery and is being sold at NewEgg for only $499 with $5 shipping.

The S10-3 is Lenovo’s latest netbook, announced at CES in January. They also announced the S10-3t version, which transforms the netbook’s 10.1-inch WSVGA screen into a multitouch panel that you can fold flat to use as a slate.

The S10-3 and S10-3t do use Intel’s new Pine Trail Atom processors, with the full specs being standard for netbook fare. You’ll get the 1.66GHz Atom N450 processor, Windows 7 Starter edition, 1GB DDR2 RAM, Intel GMA 3150 graphics, 250GB 5400rpm HDD, WiFi and a webcam for $499 plus $5 shipping.

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While you may get two color choices through Lenovo.com, Cosmic Wonder and Cosmic Night, the specs are fixed and unimpressive. Compared to the NewEgg model, you get a smaller 160GB HDD and 4-cell battery for $50 more. You also have to wait for Lenovo to build and ship the “customizable” models, currently cited as within 16 days, whereas NewEgg has inventory on hand and generally ships in 1 day.

I’m guessing the “Cosmic Night” color is actually black, whereas the “Cosmic Wonder” is this art-deco color pattern. The NewEgg model is as shown above, in regular glossy black (aka Cosmic Night?). The NewEgg listing has more pictures of this 8-cell equipped IdeaPad, including a shot of the bottom.

Source: [NewEgg]

Deal of the day: $300 off Lenovo IdeaPad Y550p, $749

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

This deal from Lenovo takes a hefty $300 off their 15.6-inch performance machine, the IdeaPad Y550p. With a speedy Core i5 processor and 1GB NVIDIA graphics for $749, this deal is quite the bargain for performance.

I know we’ve been really focused on ThinkPads lately, so I wanted to bring in an IdeaPad deal of the day. I’ve always been intrigued by the Y550p. I really liked the IdeaPad Y450 I reviewed and the Y550p looks like a larger, faster version of it. While this isn’t the showstopping quad core version, I’d gladly take two cores less in exchange for $300+.

Now don’t expect this beast to last much on battery, after all it’s stuck with the same size battery as its far less power hungry siblings and the NVIDIA GeForce GT240M 1GB graphics will suck their share of juice. Of course this also means you can also output your gaming session over HDMI to an HDTV!

This deal is only good through TOMORROW or when they sell 80 units, so don’t noodle on this one too long. View more details about the Y550p in Lenovo’s tech specs (warning: PDF link) and the details on how to get the deal are below!

How to get the deal

  1. Click here to choose warranty and accessory options for your IdeaPad Y550p 324166U
  2. Apply coupon code in shopping cart with no spaces before/after: USP3241661

Specs

  • Intel® Core™ i5-430M Processor ( 2.26GHz 1066MHz 3MB )
  • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64
  • NVIDIA GeForce GT 240M 1024MB
  • 4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1066MHz
  • 15.6 ” HD Wide LED 1366×768
  • Industry Standard Touchpad
  • 500GB 5400
  • DVD Recordable (Dual Layer)
  • 6 Cell Lithium-Ion
  • Bluetooth Version 2.1 + EDR
  • One Year Warranty

Lenovo President’s Day Sale: 5-20% off ThinkPads, 15% off IdeaPads & IdeaCentre A600

Monday, February 15th, 2010
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Lenovo is running a rather nice coupon that will give you some sizable discounts on nearly every one of their products, new and old!

The regular ThinkPad X200 has a very nice 20% off coupon, the only one with that discount in the ThinkPad family, bringing the starting price to under $800. Unfortunately the new Edge and X100e models only get a 5% coupon, while all other ThinkPads are treated to 10% off.

On the IdeaPad side, all of the Y, U and G (value line) series get a nice 15% off. This includes the slick new IdeaPad S10-3 netbooks, notably the S10-3t convertible tablet. This neat little multitouch netbook is discounted to $466! That’s a heckuva price for a perfectly competent multitouch tablet, even if it’s a bit down on horsepower with the Atom platform.

Check out some of the specifics on the deal below, but don’t wait too long. This deal expires on February 17th!

Click here to browse Lenovo’s President’s Day Sale

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Deal of the weekend: 15% off Lenovo ThinkPad T410s, starting $1189

Friday, February 12th, 2010
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Having just brought the new T410s back for sale on its website, Lenovo is hitting the ground running with a sizable 15% off coupon, bringing the entry price down to $1189.

The T410s is largely unchanged from the T400s, getting an update to Intel’s latest Core i5 processors and supposedly a set of NVIDIA switchable graphics. All the press materials say NVIDIA graphics, but their website is conflicted. But I digress.

Still, the things that made the T400s awesome are still there: a sub-4lb chassis that is less than an inch thick, a decent WXGA+ LCD and respectable, if not long, battery life. I really liked the T400s in my review and am looking forward to getting ahold of the T410s, even if it is just so I can revel in the ’s’ glory.

Details on how to get this deal are below and it will end on February 14th.

How to get the deal

  1. Click here to configure your ThinkPad T410s
  2. Apply coupon code in shopping cart w/no spaces before or after: USP0211T410S

Deal of the day: 10% off new Lenovo ThinkPad T410, Edge 13, X100e

Thursday, February 4th, 2010
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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

ThinkPad X100e starting at $426 after 10% coupon

  • Base specs: 11.6-inch HD display; AMD Neo MV-40 1.6GHz single core
  • ATI Radeon HD 3200 graphics; 1GB DDR2 RAM; 160GB HDD
  • 6-cell battery; ThinkPad BGN WiFi; WWAN upgradeable
  • Coupon code: USPRETHINK
  • Click here to configure and purchase

ThinkPad Edge 13.3-inch starting at $550 after 10% coupon

  • AMD Athlon Neo X2 Dual-core L325 1.5GHz; 2GB DDR2; 13.3″ 1366×768 LCD
  • Radeon HD 3200 128GB; Win7 Home Premium; 250GB Hard Drive; 802.11n
  • 4-cell battery; HDMI; Card Reader; Spill-resistant keyboard; 1-year warranty
  • Coupon code: USPRETHINK
  • Click here to configure and purchase

[Deal Dead] It’s baaaaaack: 50% off Lenovo ThinkPad T400s & X301

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
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Update #3 2:44pm EST

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
  • 14.1″ WXGA+ LED-backlit LCD; Ergonomic keyboard; Spill-resistant keyboard
  • Click here to buy

ThinkPad X301 2777-MSU $799 after 50% coupon

  • Core 2 Duo SU9400 1.4Ghz; 2GB DDR3; 120GB Hard Drive; DisplayPort
  • 6-cell Battery; 13.3″ WXGA+ LED-backlit LCD; Gigabit Ethernet
  • 3.3 lbs. ; Bluetooth; Webcam; Ultra-thin DVD burner; Windows 7
  • Click here to buy

[DEAL DEAD] It gets better: now 50% off closeout Lenovo ThinkPad X301, $799

Monday, February 1st, 2010

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
  • 6-cell Battery; 13.3″ WXGA+ LED-backlit LCD; Gigabit Ethernet
  • 3.3 lbs. ; Bluetooth; Webcam; Ultra-thin DVD burner; Windows 7
  • Click here to buy

Read our comparison of the ThinkPad T400s & X301