IBM ThinkPad Users' Group

[Azrielsc]

Is it me or is the NUS laptop offer not very good? They only have the X220, and basically the only goodies are the bundled software (Office and Adobe CS); the specs are not great, right? Always been a fan of Thinkpads due to their durability (5 year old z61t still going strong!)...

Specs are not fantastic but when you look at the price, it is justified. The money that you saved can go into adding more RAM and adding/changing to a SSD.

 

[thinkpad1633]

wah anyone can help to buy, will give kopi lui

how much kopi lui??

 

[yukita]

You might want to email them about the procedure. I think Alumnis are also allowed to purchase at discounted price.

im neither...

anyone can help?

 

[yukita]

how much kopi lui??

i think we can discuss but of course not over retail price lor. pm me how much u looking?
thru company vendor, i can get x220 i5 2540 version with 12.5" Premium HD panel (IPS Screen) for slightly ard 2.1k

 

[gohkhm]

Jus sold a X220 for 2.2k

• Intel Core i5-2540M Processor (2.6GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
• Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
• 12.5" Premium HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna
• Intel® HD Graphics 3000
• 4 GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (1 DIMM)
• Ultranav + Fingerprint Reader
• 720p Camera
• 320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
• ThinkPad Battery 29++ (9 cell)
• Bluetooth 3.0
• Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (2x2 AGN)
• 3 Years Worldwide warranty (carry-in)

 

[PeterTWJ]

ValueRam should be good enough.

kingston value ram.

Hi, by the way is there any difference between ValuRAM or System-specific RAM

does the extra $25 increase performance and stability or just pay for assurance and more QA only?

Usually, I use it for running multiple VM with VMware Workstation 7.

Peter

 

[ahtea]

Hi, by the way is there any difference between ValuRAM or System-specific RAM

does the extra $25 increase performance and stability or just pay for assurance and more QA only?

Usually, I use it for running multiple VM with VMware Workstation 7.

Peter

I heard the brand specific RAMs are basically the same RAMs as those you see in the ValueRam series. Just that they are tested specifically to work for those systems from the particular brand. Therefore it is more expensive.

If you use it for VMWare, I will recommend min to have 4GB of RAM at your disposal.

 

[gohkhm]

Heard from a client that VMware really gobbles up ram, which is why he opted for W520 with 8GB of ram and another 8GB in the future if he needs it.

 

[ahtea]

Heard from a client that VMware really gobbles up ram, which is why he opted for W520 with 8GB of ram and another 8GB in the future if he needs it.

Yes, if you want to run modern OS in it, should consider more RAM.

 

[Quest]

Jus sold a X220 for 2.2k

• Intel Core i5-2540M Processor (2.6GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB)
• Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
• 12.5" Premium HD (1366x768) LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna
• Intel® HD Graphics 3000
• 4 GB DDR3 - 1333MHz (1 DIMM)
• Ultranav + Fingerprint Reader
• 720p Camera
• 320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
• ThinkPad Battery 29++ (9 cell)
• Bluetooth 3.0
• Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 (2x2 AGN)
• 3 Years Worldwide warranty (carry-in)

Do you sell the Warranty for X220?
Just place my order from Lenovo

 

[gohkhm]

Hi Quest, I dont understand. If you placed your order with Lenovo, then why didnt you get opt for the extended warranty instead? I can check for you, but will require your serial number to do so.

 

[Quest]

Hi Quest, I dont understand. If you placed your order with Lenovo, then why didnt you get opt for the extended warranty instead? I can check for you, but will require your serial number to do so.

Sry, i order from Lenovo USA direct.

 

[ginseng1]

Sry, i order from Lenovo USA direct.

How did you get it shipped over?

I wanted to order on Black Monday but wasn't sure how well packaged the box will be. Apple uses 2 boxes and it's very secure.

 

[Quest]

How did you get it shipped over?

I wanted to order on Black Monday but wasn't sure how well packaged the box will be. Apple uses 2 boxes and it's very secure.

Use forwarding company lor.. Borderlix..
The price was very attractive... Corporate price + 10% ecoupon discount..

 

[gohkhm]

@ ginseng1 - Just a single thin-ply box with the words
"Lenovo" and "ThinkPad" printed prominently. So basically, not very well protected and cries out to be stolen.

@ quest - Ok, so the discount will cover the GST + some of the shipping cost. How much did you pay for shipping? Did Lenovo ship the item yet?

 

[Quest]

From the price I compare wif local... The discount can cover GST, shipping + a 120gb ssd wif change...

Just order last nite but will ship in 2wks time

 

[boo]

Wake on Lan

Hi, hope us guys can help on this.

I enabled wake on lan (WOL) my thinkpad edge 13, both in bios and windows 7.

I sent the magic packet via intranet however my laptop is started (it displayed some info about builtin realtek lan on the monitor) but will not boot into windows 7.

Can any1 advise?

Thanks.

 

[cscs3]

From the price I compare wif local... The discount can cover GST, shipping + a 120gb ssd wif change...

Just order last nite but will ship in 2wks time

You have to take the risk of good received may not be at acceptable condition.
I suggest if the saving is not great, do not take the risk.

 

[gohkhm]

From the price I compare wif local... The discount can cover GST, shipping + a 120gb ssd wif change...

Just order last nite but will ship in 2wks time

Keep us updated on the status. Am sure a lot of bros here would be keen to know too.

 

[yukita]

Use forwarding company lor.. Borderlix..
The price was very attractive... Corporate price + 10% ecoupon discount..

how much it end up?