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Why are all the new Thinkpads CTO?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:25 am
by RonS
In the past, Thinkpads were given model numbers like 2007-DDU where DDU represented a fixed set of configuration options. 2007-CTO would be "Configure to Order" where you could specify a custom configuration, sometimes at a slightly higher price.
I just ordered a T61p and I didn'tt see any models other than CTO. Two months ago I bought three T61 machines, and only saw CTO as well.
Does anyone know why this is?
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:37 am
by ryengineer
Sir, lenovo has moved preconfigured systems to "Buy Today, Ship Today program". Please call 1-877-884-4658, Option 1, ext. 7198 for more info.
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:38 am
by erik
lenovo stated somewhere that they were moving to a CTO model of selling machines to the general public. the ones buying preconfigured models are larger corporations buying in bulk and they're given spec sheets of the preconfig models (like what's published in the tabook) to aide in purchasing.
anyone can still buy preconfig models. you just have to know the model number and call in your order rather than placing it online like the old days.
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 1:48 am
by RonS
Okay - thanks
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:17 am
by canucknucklehead
Unless of course you live in Canada where they seem stuck on selling you pre-configured models and don't even make CTO available!*@#%&*