IBM ThinkPad Users' Group

[Azrielsc]

Yes, you should be running both AC + battery together.

 

[seanheng]

I'm looking for a powerful laptop with Quad Core processor for doing some Microsoft SharePoint development. After looking around, I think I'm set on ThinkPad W520 (have looked at Dell, Apple, HP and they just don't appeal to me).
I do some research on the price. In Singapore it cost between $3000 to $4000, depends on which shops is selling. Then I checked Lenovo.com. To my surprise, it's only cost USD1399. If I go by comgateway.com, including all the surcharages, it's only going to cost me around S$2k!

Am I correct? This looks too good to be true. lol

 

[dao]

You are correct. It is just overprice in Singapore.

 

[floodgate]

You are correct. It is just overprice in Singapore.

any real catch or hidden issues?
for example any difficulty with international warranty with lenovo in singapore?



edit:
wanted to ask about cgw shopping but already found some earlier posts in this thread.

 

[ahtea]

any real catch or hidden issues?
for example any difficulty with international warranty with lenovo in singapore?



edit:
wanted to ask about cgw shopping but already found some earlier posts in this thread.

Warranty should be ok. But just note that most of the Thinkpads in US come with only a 1 year international warranty vs. 3 years if you buy in Singapore.

 

[turtle splash]

hi guys. does anyone knows the market price for a 3 year old lenovo thinkpad t400?

 

[floodgate]

i went to funan yesterday to check out the w520 (to see how big of a monster it was)
the few shops i visited didnt have it on display.
1 store quoted me a w510 price which was 3999
guy at another store said w520 wont be available until after the march computer fair, and there will be a price drop then.

 

[sashaBEAR]

Lenovo ThinkPad T420 for my interior design course. Do you all think it'll be more than enough?

Commonly used programs are; AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Lenovo ThinkPad T420 @ $1743.00 w/GST

Lenovo ThinkPad W520 @ $2031.00 w/GST


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i think most of you will ask me to get a w520 instead right?
i checked for reviews between these 2 laptop and i thought i might save some money by getting the T420..?

 

[lemonn]

My friend call before. Got ask for some simple diagnosis.

When they arrive, they will come with the affected parts and do a replacement for him on the spot. Hassle free.

For their carry in warranty, wait time is approx. 48 hours. But usually, they will fix it within a day.

Yup, thinkpad on site warranty is superb, provided they got the parts in stock. Lenovo ideapad line service is another story altogether...

 

[lemonn]

Lenovo ThinkPad T420 for my interior design course. Do you all think it'll be more than enough?

Commonly used programs are; AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Photoshop and Illustrator.

Lenovo ThinkPad T420 @ $1743.00 w/GST

Lenovo ThinkPad W520 @ $2031.00 w/GST


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i think most of you will ask me to get a w520 instead right?
i checked for reviews between these 2 laptop and i thought i might save some money by getting the T420..?

IMO the T420 should be enough for your needs

 

[sashaBEAR]

IMO the T420 should be enough for your needs

Thank you for your reply.
Why did you say so?


Maybe i should head down to the IT fair to check the price for T420 as well

 

[Kenshin79]

you are getting academic price right?
dun bother going to IT show to compare T420 price. cant beat student price one for T420.

 

[sashaBEAR]

Yup, getting academic price.
So T420 will be enough?
No need to look for other laptop?

 

[wira]

Hi
Am planning to get think pad mini dock plus series 3 for X220


Noticed there are 3 models. 433710U, 433810U and 433830U

Which is compatible with X220 ?
Can I connect 2 monitors to this dock for X220?

 

[lemonn]

Thank you for your reply.
Why did you say so?


Maybe i should head down to the IT fair to check the price for T420 as well

Haha I myself got the X220 at academic pricing, totally not regretting the purchase thus far

Well comparing the W520 to the T420, you do get 2 more cores to work with, and also a larger screen. But with that you have got an increased bulk to carry around in school (not fun, you'll probably get tired after the 2nd week, trust me), shorter battery life which means lesser working on-the-go time, and also the academic version packs a 1366x768 display which honestly looks horrible on a 15.6" screen.

And it seems like the prices has gone up by $120-130 compared to last year's roadshow which is almost the same specs other than the step increment of the processor across the entire range.

Last year's price: Welcome to OrderLenovo.com

 

[sashaBEAR]

Wow? It sure did.
Used to be $1.8k but $2k now.
The w520 is non hd as well. May have to reconsider.
But I have zero idea what to get for my course.. Considering the fact that I have to use many designing programs..
What course are you doing?

 

[ahtea]

Haha I myself got the X220 at academic pricing, totally not regretting the purchase thus far

Well comparing the W520 to the T420, you do get 2 more cores to work with, and also a larger screen. But with that you have got an increased bulk to carry around in school (not fun, you'll probably get tired after the 2nd week, trust me), shorter battery life which means lesser working on-the-go time, and also the academic version packs a 1366x768 display which honestly looks horrible on a 15.6" screen.

And it seems like the prices has gone up by $120-130 compared to last year's roadshow which is almost the same specs other than the step increment of the processor across the entire range.

Last year's price: Welcome to OrderLenovo.com

Must understand, HDD prices have went up since last year, thus the increment in prices.

But ah, for the X220, you are basically restricted to 500GB harddisk at max for now as it is using a thinner profile drive at 7.5mm.

But aren't you using the laptop for AutoCAD work too? Can the graphics on the X220 handle that?

 

[sashaBEAR]

The w520 is non hd
How?

 

[ahtea]

The w520 is non hd
How?

Non HD? I think it is HD Ready aka. 16:9 and 1366x768.

 

[sashaBEAR]

1920 x 1080 - the hd version, no? :O