WTB Thinkpad in Philadelphia

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max_oslo · #1 Post by **max_oslo** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 6:28 am

Hi, there! Greetings from Oslo, Norway

I'm going on a vacation to the US for the first time in June (can't wait). Most of my time will be spent in Philadelphia, and I have been thinking about buying a Thinkpad when I'm in the US.

A fully loaded X60 costs about 5000 USD in Norway, prices are insane over here.

I'm after a brand new laptop, and I was wondering: Who sells Thinkpads in Philadelphia. Store names, shopping malls, etc.

All help and PM's are very welcome.

Best regards,
Max

dwallace · #2 Post by **dwallace** » Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:49 pm

Office Depot stores in the US have recently begun stocking the newest Thinkpad models. Most have been direct sale up to now, so very few were on display in stores. Depending on where in the Philly-area you are visiting, you might find them at another store, MicroCenter (PA suburbs) or one of the local universities (there are many).

-David

max_oslo · #3 Post by **max_oslo** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 2:45 am

Thank you for your reply

I have a friend who is pretty familiar in Philadelphia who will drive me pretty much anywhere.

Office Depot, Universities and MicroCenter noted, will google a bit.

AssPenny · #4 Post by **AssPenny** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 2:56 am

Have your friend order you one and it will be in the US waiting for you when you arrive. That way you get exactly what you want.

max_oslo · #5 Post by **max_oslo** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 3:02 am

Now, why didn't I think of that?

I'm not overly keen on dealing on eBay, so I will probably check out lenovo.com unless you guys have a much better idea. Checked out officedepot web site, some pretty good prices there it seemed.

I'll search this forum a bit, tons of great information here!

RaysMD · #6 Post by **RaysMD** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 3:03 am

that is definitely the way to go. order direct from lenovo.

max_oslo · #7 Post by **max_oslo** » Fri Mar 24, 2006 3:07 am

Wow, the prices on lenovo.com are ridicoulous compared to prices off lenovo.no (.norway). Pretty much half the price on everything

Thanks, guys!

max_oslo · #8 Post by **max_oslo** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:23 pm

I have run into a problem with lenovo.com.

They only accept American Express as international credit card, and I don't have one.

My other option is checks and money orders, but I don't have a US drivers license for verification.

All in all, it seems like I have no method of paying on lenovo.com. I might apply for American Express, but it is a bit of a hassle.

Any suggestions of other online vendors I can check out? Ebay is my last resort.

Orevin · #9 Post by **Orevin** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:35 pm

Why don't you send your friend the money via PayPal? He then can order the machine you want.

max_oslo · #10 Post by **max_oslo** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 2:46 pm

I could do that, but the thing is that he is a Norwegian citizen (works in the US), and has no US Credit Card or Drivers License. So he's no better off than me.

Orevin · #11 Post by **Orevin** » Sat Mar 25, 2006 3:03 pm

You might find this thread usefull:

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=20732

max_oslo · #12 Post by **max_oslo** » Sun Mar 26, 2006 4:43 pm

Interesting.

Would like to add that I'm in the market for Thinkpad in the X-series (has to have integrated wireless). Needs to be in good condition and sport a decent battery.

Anyone have one for sale?

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