X61s - good deal?

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ex0dus · #1 Post by **ex0dus** » Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:25 pm

I just recently sold my X60 (which I loved, apart from the heat and faulty & failing security chip issues). So I just had to buy a X61s to replace it. I'm just not sure if I got a good deal or not since it's a little more than I paid for my X60. Also, is the 4 cell slim line battery really as dismal as I've heard with regards to running time? Anyways, what do you all think?

SPECS:

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo L7700 LV (1.8GHz, 4MB L2, 800MHz FSB)
Genuine Windows Vista Business
12.1" XGA TMD Ultralight, 2x3 UltraConnect II antenna
2 GB PC2-5300 DDR2 SDRAM 667MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
TrackPoint with Fingerprint Reader
100GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm Serial ATA (2.5")
Intel Wireless Wi-Fi Link 4965AGN (supporting Centrino Pro)
ThinkPad X60s Series 4 cell Slim Line Battery
7668: Express - 1 Year Depot Warranty

TOTAL: $1,180 + tax ($1,082.40 total savings from sale price + coupon code)

watchtower7 · #2 Post by **watchtower7** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:37 am

save $28 and use your amex or other specific card which will extend your warranty

http://shoplenovo.i2.com/SEUILibrary/co ... 846260[url]

coupon code on page

wolfman · #3 Post by **wolfman** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 9:49 am

I'd have been happy with that deal, I think it's a very good price - even if you end up opting to go with the 8 cell battery after the fact. Good luck with your new Thinkpad!

apbudha · #4 Post by **apbudha** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:36 am

watchtower7 wrote:save $28 and use your amex or other specific card which will extend your warranty

http://shoplenovo.i2.com/SEUILibrary/co ... 846260[url]

coupon code on page

nice, but link no worky.

iamdmc · #5 Post by **iamdmc** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:53 am

Sounds like a GREAT deal.

wolfman · #6 Post by **wolfman** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 11:59 am

Yes, I agree. The only way to do better probably would've been to dig through the Lenovo outlet and call about 15-20 models before you *maybe* get lucky and actually get one. Barring that, I'd definately be pleased with that unit for that price. $1080 off is nothing to sneeze at!!

ex0dus · #7 Post by **ex0dus** » Sat Oct 27, 2007 4:12 pm

Thanks for all the replies! I feel a little better about the purchase now. I just have to wait is all. Expected ship date is 11/14, hopefully that sticks.

I did use an AMEX (the Hilton card) so hopefully that will extend my warranty by a year. I'll have to call AMEX and ask how that works.

Does anyone also have any input on the 4 cell slim battery life in the real world for them?

Thanks again!

X61s - good deal?

X61s - good deal?

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