Lenovo ThinkPad X250 $849 (Save $750) Base Model (Must Have Education Email Address)

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LRomie on 03/02/2016 - 21:39 www3.lenovo.com (754 clicks)
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So while looking for a laptop for study I noticed Lenovo has nearly 50% off its base model ThinkPad x250, you save from $750 if you have an education email address. This is 5th gen and not current 6th gen so im guessing they are trying to get rid of stock.

You will need to make an account through http://www3.lenovo.com/au/en/education to get the pricing. I have managed to make an account with a tafensw.net.au account instead of the .edu account with no problem. After creating and logging in with your education account just head the Laptops & Ultrabooks > ThinkPadX > Thinkpad X250

If you dont need the better CPU I would customise the cheaper laptop with backlit keyboard, FHD screen, finger print scanner, 6 cell rear battery for 10 hours + battery life and upgrade the RAM and HDD to SSD yourself.

ThinkPad X250 Ultrabook $849, save $750

(this can be upgraded cheaper than the other laptop if you want to do the RAM and SSD yourself)
Intel Core i3-5010U Processor (3MB Cache, 2.10GHz)
Windows 10 Home 64
12.5" HD (1366 x 768) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display
4GB PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM 1600MHz SODIMM
Intel HD Graphics 5500
Keyboard - US English
UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) without Fingerprint Reader
720p HD Camera
500GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm, 2.5"
ThinkPad Battery 3 cell Li-Ion (23.2Whr) Front
ThinkPad Battery 3 cell Li-Ion (23.2Whr) Rear
Country Pack 45W AC adapter Australia and New Zealand
Intel 7265 AC/B/G/N Dual Band Wireless + Bluetooth Version 4.0
Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable

ThinkPad X250 Ultrabook With Solid State Drive $1149 save $800

Intel Core i5-5200U Processor (3MB Cache, up to 2.70GHz)
Windows 10 Home 64
12.5" FHD (1920 x 1080) LED Backlit Anti-Glare Display, IPS
8GB PC3-12800 DDR3L SDRAM 1600MHz SODIMM
Intel HD Graphics 5500
Keyboard - US English
UltraNav (TrackPoint and TouchPad) without Fingerprint Reader
720p HD Camera
128GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA
ThinkPad Battery 3 cell Li-Ion (23.2Whr) Front
ThinkPad Battery 3 cell Li-Ion (23.2Whr) Rear
Country Pack 45W AC adapter Australia and New Zealand
Intel 7265 AC/B/G/N Dual Band Wireless + Bluetooth Version 4.0
Integrated Mobile Broadband upgradable
Standard Economy Packaging
1 Year Depot or Carry-in

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  paul11 on 03/02/2016 - 22:29

  Wish it was Thinkpad Carbon for that price …. ThinkPad X250 looks so thick ….

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  Schikitar on 03/02/2016 - 23:19

  -1

  Be careful with part upgrades etc., as Lenovo have a habit of rejecting non genuine parts (machine does a hardware check). You can usually still find these cheaper on eBay, just look for the FRU number. Have encountered this with RAM and WiFi adaptors so far, not sure about SSD that might be alright.

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    Maverick-au on 04/02/2016 - 01:03

    +2

    Be careful with part upgrades etc., as Lenovo have a habit of rejecting non genuine parts (machine does a hardware check). You can usually still find these cheaper on eBay, just look for the FRU number. Have encountered this with RAM and WiFi adaptors so far, not sure about SSD that might be alright.

    Bollocks, the only area where they may be an issue is anything around replacing wireless hardware due to FCC requirements. RAM is not a problem neither is the SSD.

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      leetec on 04/02/2016 - 01:23

      that's right, and the blocking of wifi card applied to all laptop brand as well. Even Aus stock is affected by this stupid FCC rule.

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  SilentBob on 03/02/2016 - 23:37

  shame only 12.5, my gf is due for an upgrade, she's still using the lenovo from the bulk5 discount deal: http://imgur.com/R30rvi5

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    [Deactivated] on 04/02/2016 - 01:35

    +6

    my gf is due for an upgrade

    What sort of gf you getting this time?

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      butter on 04/02/2016 - 02:46

      +1

      I read his comment differently. Blimey.

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      eug on 04/02/2016 - 11:03

      One that would be satisfied with a 12.5" I guess.

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  bleckyL on 09/02/2016 - 21:59

  Thank you this is awesome!

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  bleckyL on 25/02/2016 - 15:22

  Looks like the X250 was a run out model. It's no longer offered for sale.