I know some are anxiously awaiting the return of the new ThinkPad T410s to Lenovo’s website, but I just wanted to send a reminder that the closeouts are still going on at the Microsoft Store.
The 40% off coupon is still in effect and you can snag a nicely loaded T400s for $929 or an X301 for $959. One of our readers even chimed in on the X301 he purchased from the Microsoft Store, so check out their comment if you were considering a purchase.
Head over to the original post for all the deal details and helpful user comments
We interrupt your regularly scheduled weekend for this important announcement: the closeouts on “last generation” Lenovo PCs continue and today we bring you two awesome deals.
The Microsoft Store sells Windows PCs directly and thus has a stock of Lenovo’s previous products which are now being marked down 40%. A well loaded ThinkPad T400s is going for $929, while the normally $1600+ ThinkPad X301 is only $959. The T400s is the same one we featured last week for $1161, so you can now save more than another $100 on this beast.
You can check out the full specs of each machine below, but notice that both use a 1.8-inch 5400rpm 120GB hard drive. With this low of a price you may want to spring for an SSD, even with a nearly $500 Intel 160GB you still come out cheaper than a comparable model new from Lenovo.
If these two models don’t tickle your fancy, a number of other “last generation” PCs are 40% off through the Microsoft Store for a limited time. Browse them here.
Microsoft Store 40% off coupon code:MSStore-PC-40%
Original coupon expired, new coupon code: MSStore2-PC-40%
ThinkPad T400s 2801-AQU $929 after 40% 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
If you are interested in an SSD, you can view all the latest deals on SSDs at LogicBuy by clicking here. The new Intel drives are a safe bet for maximum performance for your dollars, but I recommend Anandtech’s latest article on SSD for a good overview of the latest drives in the market.
MS Signature PCs
One last thing to remember about these models is they are Microsoft “Signature PCs,” meaning they have almost no third party software installed and a more streamlined first-setup experience. You also get 90 days of software support from Microsoft, handy for the person who isn’t very familiar with Windows.
Today is the last chance to get this amazing deal on Lenovo’s ThinkPad X Series models. You get $690 off the flagship ThinkPad X301, $430 off the ThinkPad X200 Tablet, and $200 of ThinkPad X200 or X200s.
This is one of those opportunities that doesn’t come around too often, making for a chance to pick up ThinkPad’s best models (in my opinion) at an insane price. Every single one of the X Series models is on sale, with $200 off X200/X200s, $430 off Tablet, and a whopping $690 off X301.
This deal is only valid until September 13th!
Without further ado, I’ll take you through the various base configurations of each model, the resulting discounted price, and any freebie upgrades currently running:
I pulled the X301 out last night to do some writing and while the T400s is overall a better buy, I couldn’t help but marvel at just how svelte and sleek the X301 is. The black rectangle just oozes quality, even near luxury I’d say. This certainly isn’t a laptop for someone who is aiming for the “best value,” but the X301 is one of the best premium laptops out there.
Right now Lenovo is running a 15% off coupon that brings the entry-price of the X301 down to $1605. The coupon will probably last only the next couple days, so head on over and price your machine out before the discount goes bye-bye. Base specs and deal details are below
Core 2 Duo SU9400 1.4GHz; Vista Basic; 13.3 WXGA+ LED
One of Lenovo’s coupon codes that covers nearly every model sold with discounts up to 15% will be expiring today.
If you’ve been on the fence about purchasing a certain model, today might be your day to do it. The popular coupon code USPNOTEBOOKS expires today and takes with it 10% off on certain IdeaPads and 10-15% off select ThinkPads. The free upgrades that we compiled previously are still good as well, making for a double win in many cases. We’ve updated the free upgrades information below with the current coupon codes, so browse below for the Lenovo system of your dreams.
In case you’re looking for an IdeaPad with an ending coupon, you can find those here:
Unless otherwise noted, you must select specifically the free upgrade during configuration. We do not know how long the free upgrades will last, so act quickly!
Also don’t forget that any Lenovo PC loaded with Vista Home Premium or higher gets a free upgrade to Windows 7 too!
Lenovo’s flagship ThinkPad X301 laptop can now be found in certain configurations with a 1.8-inch magnetic hard drive, rather than the fast and expensive Solid State Drives, once included exclusively.
Unfortunately the new drives are not available on Lenovo.com as part of a build-it-yourself configuration, yet. Instead you are restricted to one of two pre-built configurations available through resellers:
Model 2776-H1U: SU9400 1.4GHz CPU, 2GB DDR3, Webcam, 120GB 5400rpm, DVDRW, Intel 5100 WiFi, WWAN upgradeable, 2GB Turbo Memory, Bluetooth, Fingerprint reader, 6-cell battery, Vista Business 32 – Street price ~$1700-1800
Model 2776-32U: SU9600 1.6GHz CPU, 2GB DDR3, Webcam, 250GB 5400rpm, DVDRW, Intel 5100 WiFi, WWAN upgradeable, Bluetooth, Fingerprint reader, 6-cell battery, XP Professional – Street price – ~$1700
Considering you can only get the ThinkPad X301 into the $1600 range, sans DVDRW and other goodies, on Lenovo.com with coupons, this actually isn’t a bad deal. The magnetic HDD clearly saves you a chunk of change here. In fact, if you look for the nearly identical model 2776-33U, which adds a 64GB SSD over the 2776-32U listed above, it adds on average $200-300 to the price tag. You still need to do in-depth price comparison to find the model that best fits your needs, but the potential is here for some cost savings.
More background When the ThinkPad X300 launched, it was criticized for its high price tag, which was largely driven by the then-expensive SSDs. The drive itself cost over $700, which is a huge portion of any laptop’s cost, considering you could get a fairly well equipped machine for that much. When questioned about offering a 1.8-inch HDD to bring the starting cost down, Lenovo stated it had investigated that route, but that the performance of those drives was just not up to par for such a high end machine. Indeed, a system’s storage drive is one of the largest bottlenecks on a modern computer.
Since the ThinkPad X300 launched, SSD prices have dropped significantly bringing the X301 into the sub-$2000 price range. However, HDD technology has also advanced and not only are 1.8-inch drives faster, but they have greater capacity too. Hopefully Lenovo will start offering these 1.8-inch HDD’s for the X301 on Lenovo.com, so we can truly see what kind of value they can drive out of the flagship ThinkPad.
We recently took a look at how the svelte new ThinkPad T400s compared to its chunkier cousin the T400. Today we have an in-depth comparison of the T400s with its true parent: the ThinkPad X301.
Lenovo’s ThinkPad X301, originally debuting with the X300 model, is the poster child for compromise of form and function, without compromising much. It weighs under 3 lb, is under 1 inch thin, and still has nearly every port or feature you might need and an integrated optical drive to boot. The ThinkPad T400 is more of an exercise in function before form, with a balance between form and cost kept closely in-check. What do you get when you combine them? A thin, light, truly full-size notebook with fewer compromises than the X301 and a better form than the T400, with a price somewhere inbetween.
If you have been in the market for a ThinkPad, it might be a good time to price one out. Lenovo seems to be including more “free upgrades” in their configurator than normal. Below we break down the free upgrades and include the base price as well as any discounts currently running for that product.
It’s not often this MacBook Air killer goes on steep sale, but today we bring you a whopping 25% off coupon on top of already discounted prices. If you’re not familiar with Lenovo’s ThinkPad X301, it is an uber thin & light 13.3-inch mobile workhorse with every feature in the book, but staying under 3 lb and less than an inch thin WITH an optical drive.
Whenever I post about the X301, I can’t help but post a favorite parody video of mine, which you can find embedded at the top of the post. For now, check out the base specs below and the details on how to get your 25% off. It is also worth noting, purchasing a Lenovo PC now qualifies for a free Windows 7 upgrade - see here for details.
Core 2 Duo SU9400 1.4GHz; Vista Basic; 13.3 WXGA+ LED
Ultra Small Form Factor Lenovo IdeaCentre Q700 Desktop PC (30151MU) on sale for $649.99 - $50 off - 15% stackable coupon: USPSTPATRICKSDAY (Expires March 17) = $509.15 plus FREE shipping.
12.1-inch Lenovo ThinkPad X200T Multi-touch Tablet PC (7448CTO) on sale with $540 instant discount and 15% stackable coupon (Expires soon)plus FREE shipping. Available for online customization, now with Windows 7 pre-loaded. It features faster Core 2 Duo CPU, two-finger capacitive multi-touch screen & pre-installed SimpleTap application (an icon-based control panel). To get this deal:
1. Click here to start at Lenovo.com 2. Select enhanced ThinkPad X200 Tablet with Multi-touch screen 3. Customize, click Summary Review & Add to cart Tip: Windows 7 64-bit is free upgrade 4. Apply coupon code: USPSTPATRICKSDAY upon checkout.
You pay: $2,139 - $540 instant discount - 15% stackable coupon (expires March 17) = $1,359.15 plus FREE shipping. That's the lowest price currently for the X200 Tablet with Multi-touch.
15.6-inch Lenovo G550 29586PU Laptop with pre-loaded Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit OS on sale for $669 - $130 instant discount - 15% coupon code: USPSTPATRICKSDAY (expires March 17) = $458.15 plus FREE shipping. To get this deal:
1. Click here to start at Lenovo store 2. Select the middle listed model: Lenovo G550 config: 29586PU 3. Click Customize & buy, Summary review & Add to cart 4. Apply coupon code USPSTPATRICKSDAY during checkout
21.5-inch Lenovo L215P 1080p HDMI LCD Monitor with built-in Webcam, Microphone & USB Hub on sale for $199.99 - $20 off - 10% stackable coupon (expires soon) = $161.99 plus FREE shipping.
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Today is the last chance to get this amazing deal on Lenovo’s ThinkPad X Series models. You get $690 off the flagship ThinkPad X301, $430 off the ThinkPad X200 Tablet, and $200 of ThinkPad X200 or X200s.
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