Local Demo units?

X200, X201, X220 (including equivalent tablet models) and X300, X301 series specific matters only.
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Local Demo units?

#1 Post by Toups » Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:18 pm

Anyone know any brick and mortar or distributors who have local demo units available to test in person before I place my order?

I dont need a local retailer with stock, as I will use my IBM employee discount, but would like to test a unit before dropping 2k on it.


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#2 Post by erik » Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:12 pm

global stock is extremely low on preconfigured units.   you'd be better off ordering one and reselling it if you don't like it.   it'll probably be a month or two before dealers/distributors have consistent stock on the X300.
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#3 Post by Toups » Thu Mar 06, 2008 6:17 pm

Probably right about buying and just reselling it. I am guessing with my discount I could at least be close to breaking even.
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#4 Post by erik » Thu Mar 06, 2008 7:06 pm

flipping units is frowned upon by IBM and lenovo but the current open-box return policy leaves buyers stuck with either taking a 15% restocking fee or finding another option; sitting on it or reselling it.   current EPP pricing on the X300 is really good so i doubt you'd lose much if anything on it.

however, chances are you'll end up keeping it. ;)
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#5 Post by beq » Thu Mar 06, 2008 8:31 pm

Toups if you see any local demo units please let us know since I'm also in your area :)

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