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Does anyone know how to get the US IBM ThinkPads ?

#1 Post by arion » Fri Nov 26, 2004 9:20 am

I want to get the IBM ThinkPad T42 2379-R9U laptop but IBM only ship to the US.
http://www-132.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/store ... logId=-840

Does anyone know how to buy it from Australia ?

Otherwise I will go with the IBM ThinkPad T42 2373-8YM
http://www-605.ibm.com/webapp/wcs/store ... alogId=-36

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#2 Post by JHEM » Fri Nov 26, 2004 9:39 am

Contact Bill, our host here in the Forums.

http://www.thinkpads.com/start.htm

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Lol, the answer to all questions = Bill :D
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#4 Post by arion » Tue Nov 30, 2004 9:15 am

I found the following place to buy from. What do people think of the site legit ?

http://www.computemobility.com/frameset ... U+yes++New+

Since IBM have 3 year International warranty and the parts are Identical so if a problem occurs (and my other IBM ThinkPads have been great) then support is local.

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#5 Post by BillMorrow » Tue Nov 30, 2004 6:47 pm

i think that you should sure buy from that outfit.. :(
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#6 Post by arion » Wed Dec 01, 2004 10:41 am

Bill you said you were unable to get the IBM ThinkPad T42 2379-R9U model when I emailed you a few days ago.

The site above was the only place so far that has said they will ship to Australia and can get the IBM ThinkPad T42 2379-R9U model.

I still have some worries about buying International but the hardware specs are much better than the current Australian models and it will work out about AUD$500 cheaper with better specs.

Any more info to ease my concerns anyone ?

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#7 Post by BillMorrow » Wed Dec 01, 2004 5:18 pm

sadly, i can not sell express models..

wish i could..
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#8 Post by arion » Wed Dec 01, 2004 5:46 pm

What does express model actually mean ?

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#9 Post by BillMorrow » Sat Dec 04, 2004 2:57 am

arion wrote:What does express model actually mean ?
i THINK its some sort of acronym for "screw the dealer"..

for sure its not meant that these are in stock all the time..

reality, i do not know and never asked anyone..
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#10 Post by MadeInJapan » Sun Dec 05, 2004 9:24 am

Don't express models have a much shorter warranty perios....3 years for regular buy, 1 year for express? Not sure, but seems I read that somewhere.

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#11 Post by wongle » Tue Dec 07, 2004 8:31 pm

arion, i recently bought a 2379-R9U, but i have recently felt an inclination to go towards the smaller 14" style. Since it is xmas time, and i'm leaving the USA to go back to australia on the 13th dec for xmas, i gave up on that idea because i didnt think there would be enough time to send it back and get the other one in time. if u really want this model and cant find a seller online to send a new one to australia for you, and u dont mind one that has been used for about 3 weeks (the laptop is clean with no dead pixels dont worry), then maybe we can discuss options to get this to you for the price i paid, plus shipping. the only problem is that i need a laptop over the xmas break for work, so u'd have to wait till i come back, unfortunately.. which is 2nd jan. so if it's not urgent and you're interested, reply back or pm me. thanks

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