2373-3UU for $2200

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jbean · #1 Post by **jbean** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:29 pm

Hey there. I saw from the other thread that many were interested in the 2373-3UU. Just to refresh your memory here are the specs on that notebook.

Intel Pentium M Processor 735 1.70GHz
512MB RAM
14.1" SXGA+
ATI MOBILITY RADEON 9600 64MB
40GB 5400RPM
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
IBM 11a/b/g Wi-Fi wireless
Bluetooth
6 Cell Battery
3 year warranty

I emailed Bill for a price for a group of people to order. He quoted $2200 including UPS groung shipping in the USA. The order would need at least 7 interested and will have to be fully prepaid.
The list price on this laptop is $2,659.00 and the price on Bill's page is $2393 so this would be a pretty good discount. Lets see if we can get 7 people together to get this order.

ryan · #2 Post by **ryan** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:41 pm

Hmm... I'm thinking about it but the 40gig 5400RPM drive kind of turns me off... Everything else looks great to me though. Any chance on switching to a model with a faster drive (the 60gig 7200 or 80gig 5400)?

And where's Bill's page?

csv96 · #3 Post by **csv96** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 10:53 pm

http://www.thinkpads.com/start.htm

tyipengr · #4 Post by **tyipengr** » Thu Jun 03, 2004 11:13 pm

2373-3UU-----------2378-FVU
-----------------------------------------
$2200 no tax-------$1725 + tax =~ $1860
3yr Warr------------1yr Warr
512MB Ram---------256MB Ram
Help Bill--------------Help Anonymous IBM Sales Guy/IBM Website
IBMa/b/g------------Intel b/g
Yes Bluetooth-------No Bluetooth
-----------------------------------------
Theres the rundown...

jbean · #5 Post by **jbean** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 12:45 pm

40 gigs is plenty for me in a notebook and i definately do not want a 7200rpm drive but if you can find one with an 80gig 5400rpm with all the other specs the same and it isn't too much more i might be willing to change models.. but i am happy with 40 also

awolfe63 · #6 Post by **awolfe63** » Fri Jun 04, 2004 1:14 pm

The 80GB unit that would make sense as an alternative is the 2373-9XU

Drive is bigger (80GB)

1.8GHz CPU instead of 1.7GHz

But list is $320 higher.

jbean · #7 Post by **jbean** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 11:43 am

a little too much more expensive for me

modemrat · #8 Post by **modemrat** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 9:15 pm

I am going to go with the 2373-3UU and the $2200 price from Bill sounds very nice. But one issue I have is the credibility of ordering it from Bill. From all the threads I have heard nothing but good things about Bill, and there seems to be a lot of people that order from him, but how can he offer these discounts? Is he an authorized seller? Nothing against Bill, but how do I know that I won't get screwed? I'm not saying that he will, i'm just cautious.

Bill (yea, another Bill)

G-Man · #9 Post by **G-Man** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 9:25 pm

The more he orders the bigger discount he gets. Moreover he has pretty good connections here and there. He can also check the display for dead and stuck pixels before you get it and send back for a replacament (if you wish so), so you don't have to deal with it. And if you get screwed by Bill, I will eat my TrackPoint cap collection in front of you.

Regards,
G-Man

gg3761 · #10 Post by **gg3761** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 9:36 pm

I get my T-42 2379-DXU on Monday w/15" Flexview. If i don't like the size or i 've got dead pixels i'll be interested in the deal.

#11 Post by **JaneL** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 9:40 pm

Bill is an authorized IBM reseller and has been around since before there was dirt. I first ran across him in IBM's ThinkPad forum on CompuServe, and that closed in late 1998. Bill's first forum was already up and running before the CompuServe forum closed (and, yes, I was whining about the slow web access to Bill's forum then, too). Digging through my e-mail archives, it looks like the first e-mails Bill and I exchanged were in November 1996 when I asked him some questions about upgrading memory in a 755CE. I think that if you Google him you won't find anything bad about him.

modemrat · #12 Post by **modemrat** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 10:15 pm

Would I still get the 3 year warranty with the 2373-3UU? Is it just a document that comes with the laptop that has some reference number that i give to IBM in the event that anything does happen?

G-Man · #13 Post by **G-Man** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 10:43 pm

Of course you will still get the 3 year warranty. The serial number of your ThinkPad will be registered in IBM's database, so whenever there is a problem with your TP, they just look up the serial number. You can also check your warranty status online, and upgrade it.

Let me quote James' earlier post: "Bill's an IBM approved reseller and buying from him is like buying a car at your local dealer. Buying from IBM directly is like having to go to Detroit to pick up your new car at the factory!

Bill offers the unit you want for less than IBM wants for it directly from them, where's the downside?"

Regards,
G-Man

csv96 · #14 Post by **csv96** » Sun Jun 06, 2004 11:04 pm

IBM has probably the best warranty coverage and warranty service of any notebook manufacturer. When you call for warranty service (and I've done this a dozen times), all they ask for is your serial number. Doesn't matter where or when you bought it. Doesn't matter how many previous owners the laptop has had (which is great for those buying used Thinkpads) as long as its 3 years old from time of manufacture. Their customer service and tech support is excellent. I never have to wait more than a minute to get someone on the line. No endless phone trees like you get when you try to call Dell. For user-replaceable parts (such as a defective CD-ROM drive), they OVERNIGHT the part to you! Even if you have to send your laptop in, the repair service is free and it literally takes just 3 business days before the laptop is back in your hands.

jotong · #15 Post by **jotong** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 3:09 pm

I'd be interested in joining the group if we could swap out the 40gig HD for a 60 or 80gig one. I've talked to Bill previously about getting this machine, and he said he could swap drives, but I'm not sure if he can/is willing to for a group purchase like this.

Bobert · #16 Post by **Bobert** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 8:11 pm

I am also interested in the 2373-3UU (or the 2373-9XU if the price is right). Keep me in mind if we get enough interest. When does the offer expire?

jr_birdman · #17 Post by **jr_birdman** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 11:06 pm

I would be in on the 3UU deal for sure if it gets going...

mrflynn · #18 Post by **mrflynn** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 1:39 am

I am interested in buying the 2373-3UU...Let me know
thanks

#19 Post by **BillMorrow** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 3:08 am

not really wanting to swap drives..
better for you to just buy a 60gig or 80gig drive..

i just noticed all the nice things said about me..

thank you..!

here are the terms:

you must pay in full with your order..
i estimate ibm will ship to me WITHIN 25 ibm days after placing the order..
i will then ship to you..
shipping charges are as follows:
UPS ground in the continental (ex. alaska) USA = $24, two day = $45, overnight = $65..
payment by bank wire (add $10) or (depending on your location) direct deposit to one of my banks..
i also take checks, personal or cashiers..

within the first 2 weeks, i will exchange or refund if you are not happy but there will be a 10% restock fee..
for an exchange, you pay all shipping charges..
add $100 for a pixel check and test prior to shipping..

i THINK thats about it..

the reason for the pay in advance thing is i ate up all my buying power with the last deal on the 3VU and those have not yet shipped..

questions..? want to participate..?
send me an email..

email if there are any questions..

Hangfire · #20 Post by **Hangfire** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 5:21 pm

Well I'm thinking of getting one!

#21 Post by **aamsel** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 7:06 pm

DonkeySmiler · #22 Post by **DonkeySmiler** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 7:30 pm

I'd be willing to jump in on this at the $2200 price.

let me know

donkeysmiler@columbus.rr.com

ahts · #23 Post by **ahts** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:18 pm

have you guys checked out 2378-DXU? IBM list price is at $2,429.00. Correct me if I'm wrong but it has a 15" screen, and a 60G 7200RPM hard drive. Unfortunately the warranty is only for one year. In any case, if Bill can give us a deal on this, would you guys reconsider? Just a thought...the 23733UU is close enough though, so I really wouldn't mind. Let me know if this pushes through.....like most of you, my only hesitation is the payment method. It takes a lot of trust to do something like this

Hangfire · #24 Post by **Hangfire** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:22 pm

I spoke with Mr. Bill today, seemed like a very nice person, I read what a lot of other people had said about him, I have no problems dealing with him.

The 2378-DXU might be a better deal considering what Mr. B can work out. I'd be interested in either one if the price is right!

Humpa · #25 Post by **Humpa** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 8:39 pm

The 2378-DXU experienced the "price drop". It is only $2299 now, and with the 3yr warranty (2379-DXU) it is $2399
http://www5.pc.ibm.com/us/products.nsf/ ... p/_2378dxu
... am thinking of RMA'ing my 2378-EXU when it arrives (especially if Bill offers the DXU).

DarkUnity · #26 Post by **DarkUnity** » Wed Jun 23, 2004 1:50 pm

I would be interested in a group buy of 2379-DXUs, preferring the larger hard drive and large screen over the 2373-3UU.

2373-3UU for $2200

2373-3UU for $2200

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