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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

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.

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.

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.

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

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