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CentreCom Warehouse & Stores Clearance - Buy 1 Get 1 Free Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet? ($399)

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CentreCom Warehouse & Stores Clearance - Buy 1 Get 1 Free Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet? ($399)
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ywpn on 28/06/2012 - 10:36 centrecom.com.au (6254 clicks)
Last edited 28/06/2012 - 11:08

Am I reading this right?
Buy 1 Get 1 Free Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet for $399 across all stores?
They've highlighted as a "LAST CHANCE" sale so I'm assuming stock will be very low.

Also, "MICROSOFT 3000 MOBILE MOUSE AFTER CASH BACK $0"

They're the only noticeable bargains in the PDF.

[EDIT] As noted by King Tightarse, this appears to be the Lenovo 183822U.
Operating System Android 3.1 (Honeycomb)
Display 10.1" IPS TFT - 1280 x 800 - Multi-Touch
Processor NVIDIA Tegra 2 ( Dual-Core )
Processor Clock Speed 1 GHz
Storage 16 GB
RAM 1 GB
Supported Flash Memory Cards SD Memory Card
Wireless Connectivity 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.0
Camera 5 Megapixel rear + 2 Megapixel front
Features HDMI Port
Battery Run Time Up to 8.7 hours
Approximate Dimensions (WxDxH) 7.2 in x 0.6 in x 10.2 in
Approximate Weight 1.6 lbs

Computing Lenovo Tablet ThinkPad Android

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  • GreenGuava on 28/06/2012 - 10:48

    Looks like it's in-store only? Still listed at $495 online. Kinda moot though, since I have no need for two tablets.

    • stjong on 28/06/2012 - 11:11

      It seems that it is valid online as well. Using the link below; I added one to the cart and the deal automatically applied.

    • Store RepCentrecom @ Centre Com on 28/06/2012 - 11:41

      Sorry about that. I was a little late on updating the information on the site. Everything is fixed up now!

      • googolplex on 28/06/2012 - 17:56
        +2

        Were you supposed to make the deal available today?
        According to the PDF flyer the sale starts on the 29th.

        I called into the Sunshine store this morning and the guy who took my call assured me that I could purchase the tablets today as they were available for order on your website at the time. So I put a hold on the items, provided my name and contact details, and told him I'll be in today.

        When I got into store the salesman I spoke with gave me a different response. He said I wasn't able to get the tablets until tomorrow. I explained that I called in earlier but that didn't seem to matter to him and I had to come back tomorrow.

        The salesman said he would set aside two units for me but I'm not even sure if he has because he didn't take any details down.

        Sorry for all the ranting but I ended up wasting a lot of my time today during work hours so I have to stay back at work.

        P.S.
        The customer service from the Sunshine branch is a little inconsistent. I know that one of my work colleagues was able to pick up the tablets today. An in-store order was made in the morning and it was collected later this afternoon. I would have been appreciated a phone call to explain that I was not able to buy the tablets today.

    • iseenya on 28/06/2012 - 17:38

      The online deal has sold-out, see below

  • excite on 28/06/2012 - 10:49

    sounds not bad, but what is the model number for the thinkpad tablet?
    P.S., just found it: http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/183823m-free-lenovo-thin…

  • Kaboda on 28/06/2012 - 10:51
    +5

    Guess bare in mind the Google Nexus is coming.

    • irajohn90 on 28/06/2012 - 10:58

      past tense - available now pre-order

      • timmye on 28/06/2012 - 12:53
        +1

        Pre-ordering doesn't mean its here. Still coming.

        • zealmax on 28/06/2012 - 17:27
          +1

          Centrecom web page shows 183823M.

  • King Tightarse on 28/06/2012 - 10:56
    +2

    Lenovo 183822U

    • ywpn on 28/06/2012 - 11:04
      +2

      Thanks, mate!
      Will update this in the description.

      • calcium on 29/06/2012 - 14:10
        +1

        Mine says 183823M.

  • howser99 on 28/06/2012 - 11:04

    Im assuming this isnt a 3g model?

    • bonking on 29/06/2012 - 19:32
      +1

      check thinkpad forum. 3g can be enabled by installing wwan card.

  • ironpaw on 28/06/2012 - 11:09

    that's a pretty decent price for a Tegra 2 10" tab aint it? $200 each? just flog one off on ebay?

    Sure the Google NExus has Tegra 3, but @ $249 + shipping you are only getting 8gb storage with NO mSD slot?

    • King Tightarse on 28/06/2012 - 11:13
      +2

      If only life were that simple.
      Wanna take a $200 chance with shipping damage/PayPal screw-over? Plus overpriced Ebay fees.
      Not me…

      • ironpaw on 28/06/2012 - 11:15
        +1

        Well there's plenty of over places to flog it. Ebay's just an example. But the question remains - is it good value for $200 assuming you flog the other one off for $200?

        • d3ft on 28/06/2012 - 11:18
          +1

          If you can upgrade to ICS - then yes. Else, no.

        • King Tightarse on 28/06/2012 - 11:20
          -1

          Sure, I guess if you can make a deal with someone you trust and physically hand it over.
          Devices like this are too delicate to trust to Aussie post if you are carrying all the expense IMO. Just to many scammers out there in Ebay-land and PayPal will always favor the buyer no matter how dodgy they are.
          Most of us find out the hard way sooner or later ;(

        • ironpaw on 28/06/2012 - 11:23
          +1

          Well I just got 1 (2?). $200 for a 10" Tegra 2 tablet is pretty good value…

          Anyone in Melb interested in one feel free to contact me…other wise its going to Ebay/OCAU/gumtree…

        • King Tightarse on 28/06/2012 - 11:30
          +1

          Read that back and realize I might have come over a bit negative!
          Yes for $200 those specs are great but please bear in mind I think we are going to see a stabilization of the tablet prices @ $200- $250 due in no small part to the Nexus. Much like Netbooks a few years back.
          So good specs but prices are changing right now and will probably be repeated again with other run-out deals.

        • ironpaw on 28/06/2012 - 11:33
          +1

          Agreed, tech stuff and pricing is always on the change. Today's bargain will be tomorrow's non-bargain? haha…

          TBH even though GN has newer tech (Tegra 3), I'd be happy to give up some processing power for more/expendable storage, and in this case, more real estate.

        • d3ft on 28/06/2012 - 11:41
          +1

          Why are people comparing this to the Nexus - it's a 7"er if I'm not mistaken?

        • King Tightarse on 28/06/2012 - 11:47
          +1

          Not a direct comparison, it was cited as an example of the shift in price range.
          For example the $400+ people were paying for the 7.7 Samsung Tab wifi last week suddenly seems far too much.

        • ironpaw on 28/06/2012 - 11:52

          because that's the closest tab to comparision at this pricepoint?

        • bansid on 28/06/2012 - 11:52

          Hi, I'm interested in other one. Let me know if your offer still stands? Thanks

          Sid

        • bansid on 28/06/2012 - 11:55

          Perhaps, catch up in the city.. cash on pick-up?

          Sid

        • knuckle8 on 28/06/2012 - 12:01

          Contacted you! :)

        • jrt2020 on 28/06/2012 - 12:10

          sent u a message

        • King Tightarse on 28/06/2012 - 12:11

          @ironpaw
          No, the comparison was to show Nexus 7 Tab - just released @$199 vs Samsung Galaxy 7.7 wifi as an example of recent price shift, in the general sense.

          The ThinkPad is reasonably similar to the HP Touchpad, specs wise.

        • earth2planetjen on 29/06/2012 - 14:19

          sounds good to me!

  • send2riven on 28/06/2012 - 11:10

    shipping to WA is $99, WTF?

    • Store RepCentrecom @ Centre Com on 28/06/2012 - 11:19

      I've adjusted the shipping cost for postcode 6000 to $49.5.

  • PinzVidz on 28/06/2012 - 11:20

    Is this the same as the one Shopping Express was doing the other day? http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/73177

    • King Tightarse on 28/06/2012 - 11:23

      Yup.
      That one included the original ThinkPad Tablet Pen (Digitizer pen)

      • Store RepCentrecom @ Centre Com on 28/06/2012 - 11:27
        +2

        I opened up one yesterday, it also includes the tablet pen.

        • King Tightarse on 28/06/2012 - 11:31

          Thanks

        • PinzVidz on 28/06/2012 - 11:34
          +1

          +1

          Just ordered! One for work, one for home, sweet!

        • [Deactivated] on 28/06/2012 - 11:43

          Hi Rep, possible to pick one(2) up today at sunshine?

  • suf on 28/06/2012 - 11:22

    Just got back from the Frankston store. They are taking pre-orders with stock expected to arrive tomorrow or Saturday.

    • ironpaw on 28/06/2012 - 11:27

      Spoke with the Clayton superstore and they aren't taking pre-orders. Walk in only orders starting tomorrow.

      I just bought mine offline…$8ish metro shipping for 2 tabs is pretty reasonable.

  • bonking on 28/06/2012 - 11:36

    Just got one(2). Anyone in Sydney/Penrith interested?

    • d3ft on 28/06/2012 - 11:42

      Could be, any chance of meeting in CBD?

      • bonking on 28/06/2012 - 12:10

        CBD Penrith or CBD Sydney?
        Yes I can but weekend only.

        • zealmax on 28/06/2012 - 13:21

          How much was postage? Can we meet in the Hills district?

        • bonking on 28/06/2012 - 13:26

          $19.80 + $8.38 ((2% paypal surcharge)

        • zealmax on 28/06/2012 - 14:28

          I'll take one off your hands.
          Just sent you a message.

        • bonking on 28/06/2012 - 15:37

          Cheers. I'll be in contact when I receive the tablet.

        • zealmax on 28/06/2012 - 16:49

          Thank you!

  • Store RepCentrecom @ Centre Com on 28/06/2012 - 11:46

    That was quick! It seems we've now sold out on our online units. We have some more for our warehouse sale but unfortunately that stock is not available for online purchase. I hope everyone enjoys their new tablet(s).

  • DrKazanovaKK on 28/06/2012 - 11:46

    By the two pictures on the PDF, you guys have a very neat warehouse!

    • Davo1111 on 28/06/2012 - 12:23

      I think that's their showroom floor. (There are price tags on the pallets)

      It is tidy though

  • eug on 28/06/2012 - 11:47

    Sold out?
    http://www.centrecom.com.au/catalog/183823m-free-lenovo-thin…

    yes.. gone! Missed it again! ahaha

  • sonic2011 on 28/06/2012 - 12:02

    Paypal surcharge and shipping to brisbane is nearly $30. So each $215 is still acceptable for this case.

    • eug on 28/06/2012 - 12:13

      Is it still available online?

      • sonic2011 on 28/06/2012 - 12:31

        no, it's not. I got it before and just checking out the total cost.

        • eug on 28/06/2012 - 12:36

          Ahh ok. You don't need two, do you? ;)

        • sonic2011 on 28/06/2012 - 13:41

          if you're in brisbane you can have it one just split the cost.

        • eug on 28/06/2012 - 14:14

          Sent you a message!

        • eug on 28/06/2012 - 14:48
          +1

          …and a big thumbs-down to the OZB'er who msged sonic and bought it before i PMed him, within 7 mins of him posting.

        • tragic on 28/06/2012 - 15:50

          Doesn't that sh!t you…

        • eug on 28/06/2012 - 15:57

          Yes!! Grrrrr. But thanks to sonic2011 anyway, for offering it in the first place and not brodening it!

  • hsvman001 on 28/06/2012 - 12:19

    looks like they have sold out of their online stock, going by their web site.

    any more stock coming in guys? will you be offering this same deal again?

  • pennyless on 28/06/2012 - 12:26

    Oh well least I still have my $99 touchpad.

  • corsairDT on 28/06/2012 - 12:36
    +1

    sold out…called clayton superstore

  • sonic2011 on 28/06/2012 - 12:36

    Just in time ICS update is rolling out. http://blog.lenovo.com/news/

  • giggles on 28/06/2012 - 12:49

    Centrecom are starting to make MSY look like they have completely lost the plot. Where did all the MSY Lenovo specials from a while back go? Centrecom seem to have got the best Lenovo etc deals now.

  • ranma on 28/06/2012 - 13:20

    Rep, so how can we score more with the warehouse sale?

    • bonking on 28/06/2012 - 13:30

      Wait for shopping express to beat this deal.

      • PinzVidz on 28/06/2012 - 13:44

        Yeah, but will they? They're back on SE's site at $299 each.

  • googolplex on 28/06/2012 - 13:30
    +1

    I called the Sunshine store this morning to ask them to hold the tablets for me and was told to come in today(planned to come in tomorrow but the sales rep insisted I come today). Upon arriving at the Sunshine branch they told me the tablets were not available till tomorrow. Big waste of time as I had to take a longer lunch break and now have to stay back for nothing!

    A nice salesman told me he would hold two for me but I have to pick them up tomorrow. Will have to try again but this deal is really frustrating me.

    • googolplex on 29/06/2012 - 14:57

      Turns out the nice salesman was not so nice.
      More like a BS artist

  • oleglap on 28/06/2012 - 13:33

    If anyone wants to sell one in Melbourne, let me know.

  • Perete on 28/06/2012 - 13:53

    Digital pen input? That would be nice. I'd like to get this over the Nexus 7. Alas, out of stock.

  • superkieu on 28/06/2012 - 14:04

    the sale starts tomorrow at the warehouses

    called and confirmed with centrecomm
    - wifi only model
    - no GPS.
    - only micro USB port - they're not sure if OTG USB host mode will work.

    Google news states that ICS is already out in the US and may be here in a few days

    • zealmax on 28/06/2012 - 17:26

      The specs on the page says it has Assisted GPS.

  • pennyless on 28/06/2012 - 14:33
    +1

    Dammit Centercom open an Adelaide store

  • sonic2011 on 28/06/2012 - 15:04

    Does anyone got the order status "awaiting confirmation (paypal)". on my paypal account the status is completed.
    I contacted them but still no reply only auto responder.

  • showmethedeals on 28/06/2012 - 15:20
    +1

    Hey guys,

    Im in Sydney and looking for 1, anyone have a spare one?

  • ywpn on 28/06/2012 - 16:27
    +4

    As the OP, it's ironic that I actually forgot to purchase one for myself :P

    Umm, if anyone is willing to sell their tablet, I'll be happy to pay $200 cash.

    • eug on 28/06/2012 - 16:29
      +3

      do people still use the expression facepalm?

      • ywpn on 28/06/2012 - 16:34
        +3

        Yup…pretty much lol

        • hahaboy on 28/06/2012 - 20:56
          -1

          facepalming at your name too.

    • meowmeow23 on 28/06/2012 - 22:20

      i am wiling to sell…PM me

  • blackrider89 on 28/06/2012 - 17:37

    I'm in Sydney looking for one too ^_^.

    Name your price mates.

  • Postulative on 28/06/2012 - 17:52
    +1

    What are those dimensions in Australian?

  • zealmax on 28/06/2012 - 18:00

    Can I connect this to a TV with a micro HDMI to HDMI cable? Or do I need the USB powered HDMI converter thingy?

    • lanriver on 29/06/2012 - 19:51

      No problem, just use one cable.

    • GreenGuava on 29/06/2012 - 20:05

      Yep an HDMI-mini to HDMI cable (or an adapter to use with a regular HDMI cable) will work fine.

      The "USB powered HDMI converter thingy" you mentioned is an MHL cable which is not supported by this tablet (not that it really matters, as you can just output video and audio as above).

  • yjm on 28/06/2012 - 19:13

    I missed out. Anyone in Melbourne looking to flog theirs, please PM me. Can meet around the CBD or I could pick up.

    • meowmeow23 on 28/06/2012 - 21:54
      -2

      still interested?
      anyone in Melbourne, PM me…i am willing to share my spare for a certain price

      • ayridzal on 28/06/2012 - 23:56

        Hi I'interested with the tablet,can you email me [email protected] ?

        • meowmeow23 on 29/06/2012 - 00:10

          sent u an email!

        • Perete on 29/06/2012 - 01:20

          Sent you pm hkgirl but not before I realised you're in Melbourne. Sorry.

      • yjm on 29/06/2012 - 01:36

        PM'ed you hkgirl, If your spare is still available, shoot me an offer via email.

  • ben10k on 28/06/2012 - 19:19

    Bundoora store sold out

  • Magnate on 29/06/2012 - 09:53

    Elsternwick sold out…bugger! Anyone get one in Melbourne and Wana go halvies? There's a good bottle of Red on offer!

    • lanriver on 29/06/2012 - 19:52

      I got one from Clayton store, you can try tomorrow morning, the staff says they will got some stock tomorrow.

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