Thanks for all the responses. I went ahead and ordered the 2379DXU last night online. The estimated shipping date is 09/13/04, and I opted for the 2nd day service. I hated having to pay the extra $43.00 for shipping but I couldn't take the chance that it "might" be shipped 2nd day service for free. ...

I checked with Bill and he does not offer this specific model?


Budge

I will be ordeing a 2379DXU directly from IBM tonight and was wondering about the estimated delivery dates and shipping method. Currently the website indicates that the notebook will ship within 2-4 weeks. How accurate are these ship dates? Futrhermore, is it true that IBM always ships using 2nd bus...

Has anyone here used IBM's Shareholder Purchase Program? I am not an IBM shareholder, however I found an IBM shareholder ID # on the net and a link to the sharholder website. The website let's me enter the ID # and with the number it looks like I can save 10% on the notebook I am interested in. My q...

Biggie,

I hear what your saying, but I don't believe that Bill carries the 2379DXU. I am looking for the best deal though. Where can I view his inventory?


Thanks,
Budge

Aaronp, Sorry I can't help you with the security issue, but I was wondering if you could help me? I see that you are a fellow student, and that you own the very notebook I would like to purchase. Would you share with me the price you paid for the notebook? In addition how long did they take to ship ...

Here is the link that I was talking about; http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.ph ... t=discount


Cheers,
Budge

Is the "Student Discount" a standard percentage? I called IBM inquiring about a student dicount and they said that because the model I want is an Express model (2379DXU) and is already substantialy discounted that they can only offer a student an additional 5% off, which is the same discount anyone ...

I would love to know as well. I would like to order the 2379DXU which has the 15" monitor. I know anyone can get 5% off using various credit card promotions, but there mus t be a way to get a deeper discount. In May of this year this model discounted by 10% with various credit card offers. What othe...

Boardmonger,

I too am leaning towards the 2379DXU, but IBM say the best price they could offer me was $2279. Where did you get your pricing?


Thanks,
Budge

Flounder, I am in the same situation as yourself, my school does not have any deals with IBM directly. I prefer IBM and therefore very interested in the response you get from your e-mail inquiry to IBM regarding student discounts. Please let us know what you find out, or if you prefer e-mail me at i...

Thank you!


Budge

Hello, I am a Canadian, who lives in Canada and will be attending the University of Toronto this September. I would like to purchase a T42 and was leaning towards model # 2379DXU (IBM express program United States only $2399.00) The IBM Canada website only list's a few notebooks in there express pro...

Hello,

I would like to get some pricing from Bill. What is his e-mail address?


Thanks,
Budge