X61 - Buy now?

[siRAULo]

Hi everyone,

Although I am still using my T23 with pride, I have finally saved up enough money to buy a new X61. Just a few questions I have for you guys:

Do you expect the price to drop on the x61 anymore before the x200 is released?

Once the x200 officially comes out, would I still be able to order a x61 direct? Or will it effectively be discontinued once it's replacement is officially revealed?

Will ordering with an 8-cell really delay my laptop 4-6 weeks?


Thanks in advance. I've worked hard to finally pay for this myself, and I just want to make sure I'm getting the most out of it.


-Raul

[awolfe63]

Do you expect the price to drop on the x61 anymore before the x200 is released?

Probably not very much although prices on used models seem to drop and some refurbs/channel overstock may come down. If you plan to order CTO - the recent prices are probably pretty close to bottom.

Once the x200 officially comes out, would I still be able to order a x61 direct?

Generally you can for at least a few months - but some options may be limited and you may need to call rather than use the web.

Will ordering with an 8-cell really delay my laptop 4-6 weeks?

Probably

If you like the X61 - current pricing is probably an excellent deal. It is a great machine. In my mind, the new machine offers one important addition - digital video output. If this is not critical to you, you can probably save $500 or so by getting an X61 instead.

[ZaZ]

About $800 last December is the lowest I've seen the X61. I'd say if you get close to that I'd buy. I don't think they'll go any lower CTO. Of course I didn't think they'd go that lower either. There have been a couple times the X60 has shown up in the Outlet Store for $600. Needless to say it wasn't often and they didn't last long.

[awolfe63]

That's when I bought mine. I haven't seen prices that low since and given the exchange rate issues I doubt they will get there.

[siRAULo]

Andrew and Fred,

Thank you for your responses. I just ordered my x61. I was hoping to see the unveiling of the x200 to confirm my want of the x61, but I just couldn't wait.

If anyone is interested, here's my config:

7675CT CONFIGURED SYSTEM
08/04/08 $1,101.59 $1,101.59
42V8010 VBB MS WIN VISTA BUSINESS
42X0335 SBB MSWINVISBUS 32 US ENGLISH
42X5610 SBB MSWXPPROF.REC.CD-US ENG.
41W2060 VBB 1GB PC2-5300 667MHZ 1DIMM
42X0133 SBB KEYBOARD US ENGLISH
42X1459 SBB TRACKPOINT W FINGERPR.READ
42X5945 SBB 250GB HDD5400RPMSRATA 2.5"
62P6054 VBB INTEGR.BLUETOOTH PAN
41W1685 SBB 11ABGWIFI WL LAN USEULAANZ
41W1832 SBB 8CELL LI-ION BATTERY 2.6AH
41W1787 SBB CPK NORTH AMERICA
42X0202 SBB LANG.PACK_US ENGLISH

Ordered 7/14, Est ship date 8/4 (Hopefully I really only have to wait a week or so)

Things left to do....find a good deal on some RAM, and make a case out of a small aluminum briefcase I have.

Thanks again for the input!

Best Regards,
Raul

[fafan111]

you can already find the reviews of x200 online
starting price is 1199