T42 - Good Deal in Canada?

[serveboy]

US$1524

ThinkPad T42 (2378RAU) with 3 Years On-Site Warranty, Double the Memory, extra AC Adapter, extra Li-Ion Battery, Notebook Security Lock and Expander Carrying Case...Shipping Included

Intel Pentium M Processor 725 - 1600 MHz
512mb of RAM (+ I guess 512?)
14.1" screen
40gb HD
DVD-ROM/CD-RW

What do you guys think?

http://caipsgws001.can.ibm.com/store/pa ... aud=LENOVO

That's the address.

[energyandair]

Check out the Visa Canada Thinkpad site.
http://caipsgws001.can.ibm.com/store/fa ... d+T+Series
You will find it for less there. You may also find a better deal if you watch the site for a while. I got a terrfic deal on a 2378 REU (15" sxga+ flexview) with 3 year warranty and mini-dock. I was able to change the bundled items by talking to a rep. (This was just before the changeover.
Regards
David

[serveboy]

Would it be a good idea to ask if I can ask for a 9-cell battery instead of the addon battery with the deal?

[energyandair]

I don't think so. Two 6 cells are worth more than a 9 cell.
For my use, I would stay with the more compact and lighter 6 cells.
If my needs were such that 9 cells were important, I would ask how much to upgrade from 6 cell to 9 cell on the second battery. I expect it will just be the list cost difference.
BTW. When making changes, check on the effect on delivery times.
David

[serveboy]

I don't think so. Two 6 cells are worth more than a 9 cell.
For my use, I would stay with the more compact and lighter 6 cells.
If my needs were such that 9 cells were important, I would ask how much to upgrade from 6 cell to 9 cell on the second battery. I expect it will just be the list cost difference.
BTW. When making changes, check on the effect on delivery times.
David

Thanks for the recommendation! For CA$40 I exchanged the additional 6-cell battery for a 9-cell one.

I should get my ThinkPad by Thurs.