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is this a good deal?

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  • #2
    cpu-dude
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,089 ✭✭✭cpu-dude


    base individual wrote: »
    http://elara.ie/products/detailsfull.asp?productcode=MMES60PY46

    €1,720

    Comments please
    I like Elara (and use it a lot) but that's a terrible price.

    eBay for €1205 or Best Offer

    Amazon.co.uk for only €1190

    Lenovo Shop from only €1123


  • #3
    base individual
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭base individual


    Thanks, but the model above is a T400, and mine is a T400s, hence the price difference.


  • #4
    majiktripp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,471 ✭✭✭majiktripp


    Buy direct from IBM -

    Here

    No sign of a T400s though, whats the difference exactly between 400/400s?


  • #5
    cpu-dude
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,089 ✭✭✭cpu-dude


    Elara
    Product Description Lenovo ThinkPad T400s 2808 - Core 2 Duo SP9400 2.4 GHz - 14.1" TFT
    Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.7 cm x 24.1 cm x 2.6 cm
    Weight 1.8 kg
    Localisation English / United Kingdom
    Platform Technology Intel Centrino 2 with vPro Technology
    System Type Notebook
    Built-in Devices Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, ThinkLight, Bluetooth aerial, cellular aerial, SIM card reader
    Embedded Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader
    Processor Intel Core 2 Duo SP9400 / 2.4 GHz POP SFF ( Dual-Core )
    Cache Memory 6 MB - L2 Cache
    RAM 2 GB (installed) / 8 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz - PC3-8500 ( 1 x 2 GB )
    Hard Drive 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
    Optical Storage DVD-Writer - removable plug-in module
    Display 14.1" TFT 1440 x 900 ( WXGA+ ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
    Graphics Controller Intel GMA 4500MHD
    Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
    Audio Output Sound card
    Telecom Wireless cellular modem
    Networking Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft), Bluetooth 2.1
    Wireless NIC Intel WiFi Link 5300
    Notebook Camera Integrated - 2 Megapixel
    Input Device Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
    Power AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
    Battery Lithium Ion
    Run Time (Up To) 5.5 hour(s)
    Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista Business
    Microsoft Office Ready Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
    Manufacturer Selling Program TopSeller
    Environmental Standards EPA Energy Star
    Manufacturer Warranty 3 years warranty

    Amazon
    * Product Description: Lenovo ThinkPad T400 6473 - Core 2 Duo P8600 2.4 GHz - 14.1" TFT
    * Dimensions (WxDxH): 33.6 cm x 23.8 cm x 3.2 cm
    * Weight: 2.3 kg
    * Localisation: English / United Kingdom
    * Platform Technology: Intel Centrino 2
    * System Type: Notebook
    * Built-in Devices: Stereo speakers, wireless LAN aerial, ThinkLight, Bluetooth aerial, cellular aerial, SIM card reader
    * Embedded Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip , fingerprint reader
    * Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo P8600 / 2.4 GHz ( Dual-Core )
    * Cache Memory: 3 MB - L2 Cache
    * RAM: 2 GB (installed) / 4 GB (max) - DDR3 SDRAM - 1066 MHz - PC3-8500 ( 1 x 2 GB )
    * Card Reader: 7 in 1
    * Hard Drive: 250 GB - Serial ATA-150 - 5400 rpm
    * Optical Storage: DVD-Writer - removable plug-in module
    * Display: 14.1" TFT 1280 x 800 ( WXGA ) - 24-bit (16.7 million colours)
    * Graphics Controller: Intel GMA 4500MHD
    * Memory Allocation Technology: Dynamic Video Memory Technology 5.0
    * Audio Output: Sound card
    * Telecom: Fax / modem / cellular modem
    * Wireless Broadband (WWAN): Vodafone
    * Networking: Network adapter - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft)
    * Wireless NIC: Intel WiFi Link 5100
    * Input Device: Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
    * Power: AC 120/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
    * Battery: Lithium Ion
    * Run Time (Up To): 6.3 hour(s)
    * Operating System: Microsoft Windows Vista Business / XP Professional downgrade
    * OS Preinstalled: Windows Vista
    * Microsoft Office Ready: Includes a preinstalled image of select 2007 Microsoft Office suites. Purchase a Medialess License Kit (MLK) to activate the software.
    * Manufacturer Selling Program: TopSeller
    * Environmental Standards: EPA Energy Star , EPEAT Gold
    * Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years warranty

    The two slight differences is the resolution and the CPU type (same Mhz).

    The Amazon version even has a better battery, I think it would be foolish to even consider the Elara one with this option available (an extra €600).

    You'll get the exact same laptop and have a huge chunk of change in your pocket.


  • #6
    pacman.podge
    Closed Accounts Posts: 130 ✭✭pacman.podge


    WOW!!! horribly over priced!!!!


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  • #7
    Elara: Kin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,116 ✭✭✭Elara: Kin


    pacman.podge wrote: »
    WOW!!! horribly over priced!!!!

    Sorry over priced compared to who?

    You can't compare different models and then say the higher spec one is over priced.

    Below is a comparison like for like models.

    Dabs.ie - €2253.58 http://www.dabs.com/products/Lenovo-T400S-C2D-2GB-250-DVDRW-VBXPP-6350.html
    Expansys.ie - €1959.99 http://www.expansys.ie/d.aspx?i=185776
    Elara.ie - €1716.80 - http://www.elara.ie/products/detailsfull.asp?productcode=MMES60PY46


  • #8
    base individual
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭base individual


    Elara (Kin) wrote: »
    Sorry over priced compared to who?

    You can't compare different models and then say the higher spec one is over priced.

    Below is a comparison like for like models.

    Dabs.ie - €2253.58 http://www.dabs.com/products/Lenovo-T400S-C2D-2GB-250-DVDRW-VBXPP-6350.html
    Expansys.ie - €1959.99 http://www.expansys.ie/d.aspx?i=185776
    Elara.ie - €1716.80 - http://www.elara.ie/products/detailsfull.asp?productcode=MMES60PY46

    Yes, it's not a bad price, but I have seen it on Lenovo Ireland for just over €1500!


  • #9
    Elara: Kin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,116 ✭✭✭Elara: Kin


    base individual wrote: »
    Yes, it's not a bad price, but I have seen it on Lenovo Ireland for just over €1500!

    Do you have a link by any chance? It is something we need to keep on top off, Lenovo are doing themselves no favours pricing us out.


  • #10
    majiktripp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,471 ✭✭✭majiktripp


    Elara (Kin) wrote: »
    Do you have a link by any chance? It is something we need to keep on top off, Lenovo are doing themselves no favours pricing us out.

    Link here

    T400s


  • #11
    Elara: Kin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,116 ✭✭✭Elara: Kin


    majiktripp wrote: »
    Link here

    T400s

    I think it is just under €1600 if you spec it up to be the same as ours, still a bit of a difference. Thanks for a heads up.


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  • #12
    cuppa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 538 ✭✭✭cuppa


    all that cash and no decent video card.


  • #13
    Elara: Kin
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,116 ✭✭✭Elara: Kin


    cuppa wrote: »
    all that cash and no decent video card.

    That is not what Lenovo do, they are targeted at business users. Main criteria is rock solid performance and durability.


  • #14
    base individual
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 38 ✭base individual


    Elara (Kin) wrote: »
    I think it is just under €1600 if you spec it up to be the same as ours, still a bit of a difference. Thanks for a heads up.


    Are you guys gonna beat this price? :p


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