Originally Posted by
Gaucho100K
Further to the various posts about RAM and how much it costs from Lenovo... if you buy 3rd party chips, dont you have to make sure to get the exact same specs so that there are no compatibility issues...? Also, if you get an extended warranty plan from Lenovo, and you put in 3rd partu RAM, will this not void or ringfence RAM from warranty and/or service...????
It won't. You'll be good. Plus, Lenovo monitors batteries via its ThinkVantage software and alerted me to a free battery replacement on my 9-cell - all automated, no muss, no fuss, new battery arrived at my place, I swapped the old battery, sealed up the box with an included UPS-paid sticker, and dropped it off at the UPS store.
Right now a good configuration T410 on the Shareholder site is pricing at $1208, free shipping. There's a 4GB memory free deal today only, a coupon code right on the site, and the Shareholder discount. Here's the config I chose:
Description
ThinkPad T410 - 1 Year Depot Warranty
Processor: Intel Core i5-560M Processor (2.66GHz, 3MB L3)
Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64
Operating system language: Windows 7 Professional 64 US English
Display type: 14.1 WXGA+ TFT, w/ LED Backlight (WWAN antenna)
System graphics: NVIDIA NVS 3100m Optimus Graphics 512MB DDR3 with AMT
Modem: 56K v.92 Designed Modem
Total memory: 4 GB PC3-8500 DDR3 SDRAM 1067MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
Keyboards: Keyboard US English
Pointing device: UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) with Fingerprint Reader
Camera: Camera, 2.0 MP
Hard drive: 500 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
Optical device: DVD Recordable 8x Max Dual Layer, Ultrabay Slim (Serial ATA)
Battery: 9 cell 2.8Ah Li-Ion Battery - Dual Mode
Power cord: Country Pack North America with Line cord & 90W AC adapter
Bluetooth: Bluetooth w/ antenna
Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 (2x2 AGN)
Integrated mobile broadband: Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable
Language pack: Language Pack US English
Accessories and options:
2YR Onsite + 2YR ThinkPad Protection
IMO, that's a good deal. How far must prices "plummet" in order for you to buy?
