If you've been waiting for a cheap T41

[manko]

For those of you that don't real the Hot Deals forum:

SMOKING !! IBM T41 for $1399.00 with Nylon case

IBM direct link

I think this seems like a good price for a low-spec Thinkpad for non-gamers. Read the original thread for more details, but I think this is a Discover Card promotion, so you may have to pay by Discover Card (I'm not sure though).

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System specifications:
Intel® Centrino? mobile technology

Intel® Pentium® M processor 1.40GHz
Intel® PRO Wireless Network Connection 802.11b
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
IBM ThinkPad UltraNav? with IBM TrackPoint and touch pad
IBM UltraConnect Antenna for increased wireless signal strength
14.1" XGA TFT display
32MB ATI Mobility RADEON? 7500 graphics
256MB3 DDR SDRAM Memory
30GB hard drive
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet and Modem
Lotus® SmartSuite® Millennium license
Only 1" thin with a 4.5-lb. travel weight
5-hr battery life
3-year system/1-year battery limited warranty
Plus: an IBM ThinkPad Nylon Carrying Case
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The current price on this model/spec without this promotion is $1741.65 (regular $2,049).

non-promotional T41 model

 

[Pandaren]

:Q Holy cow that is a good deal! Especially considering that it has a 3-year warranty. If I didn't have a T40 already I'd buy that.

 

[memnoc]

Is it feasible to buy this and somehow upgrade to an m10 or something later? I don't really understand the whole flexfit story - that's a killer price (might have to get a discover card).