ryengineer wrote:Perhaps think of getting a newer drive than 5400 rpm.

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OP, what are your power management settings?

VizagDude wrote:Ditto!

I have exactly the same status as yours except that I ordered mine on the 15th. Even mine shows the expected delivery for tomorrow (though I doubt that since it did not reach KY yet and I live in NJ).

Well, mine is out for delivery, so I think you will also get yours today too!

Just checked my status from Lenovo...Mine shipped out today! Put on the aircraft at Shanghai at 7:30PM (Beijing Time). Shipped express even though I had used the free shipping. To summarize: Ordered my X61 with Ultrabase on 11/22/07 Estimated ship date from status page of 12/11/07 Estimated ship dat...

Batteries are not perfect, depending on the battery manufacturer, a brand new battery will be anywhere from say 95-100%. The initial charge when you first purchase a new battery or get a new laptop is very important. Never use a new laptop without following the directions for initial use (usually yo...

VizagDude, when did you place your order?

Thanks, I called and they said mine should ship out the week of the 13th (Dec)...But I still wouldnt be surprised if it arrived earlier.

Did you have free ground shipping?

32bit Windows only sees 3gb of RAM

Ordered my X61 (7675) from Lenovo (direct) on 11/22/07. Has been showing an estimated ship date of 12/11/07 since I placed the order. Still showing a status of "In Process".

Judging by the recent early arrivals, I hope I get mine soon...This will be my first Thinkpad.