ThinkPad X220 - Best Canadian Price

[note2know]

Right now in Canada, the following X220 fully loaded i5 cost $1142 before tax (this includes a 15% discount)

* Processor: Intel Core i5-2520M Processor (2.50GHz, 3MB L3, 1333MHz FSB) with Intel Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.2GHz
* Operating system: Genuine Windows 7 Professional (64 bit)
* Operating system language: Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64 - English
* Windows XP Mode: Windows 7 XP Mode - English
* Display type: 12.5" Premium HD(1366x768)LED Backlit Display, Mobile Broadband Ready, 2x2 Antenna
* System graphics: Intel HD Graphics
* Total memory: 4 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
* Keyboard: Keyboard - US English
* Fingerprint reader: UltraNav with Fingerprint Reader
* Camera: 720p HD Camera
* Hard drive: 320GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200rpm
* System expansion slots: Gemplus 54mm ExpressCard Smart Card Reader from Lenovo
* Battery: 6 Cell Battery
* Power cord: 65W AC Adapter - North America, Latin America (2pin)
* Bluetooth: Broadcom Bluetooth 3.0 with antenna
* Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters: Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 AGN
* Integrated mobile broadband: Integrated Mobile Broadband - Upgradable
* Language pack: Publication - US English


Is this a good price?
If you call in and talk to a representative, will they give you a better price?
Is it a good idea to wait until August when student discounts appear?

In June there was a big sale on the X220 of 25% off plus an 8% cashback with RedFlagDeals.

[Comp] Lenovo/RFD Exclusive: 25% Off ThinkPad Laptops + 8% Cashback (Extended!) - RedFlagDeals.com Forums

Are there any similar Canadian deals out there right now?

[AboutThreeFitty]

If you call in and talk to a representative, will they give you a better price?
Is it a good idea to wait until August when student discounts appear?

Calling in or talking online with a sales rep. usually lowers the price by a good amount. If you're a student/etc. make sure you mention it as the they can knock down the price further. I was unable to add coupons when getting a quote from a sales rep., so this is something to keep in mind. In the states they already have the back-to-school sale going on right now, but the discounts are lackluster IMO.

[kirayamato26]

Uhh... That price looks... really high. Given past events, the RedFlagDeals sale will probably be back sometime in the summer, if you are willing to wait. Do you NEED Windows 7 Professional for something? If not, opt for Home Premium instead. Or, if you are going into engineering or something, universities should have free copies of Windows 7 Professional for you anyways. Oh, and, opt for the 9 cell battery; it will give you something like 50% more battery life for like $20 or $50 (it is $20 on the T and W series, but I've seen $50 on some other series).

[akwok]

I got my X220 w/ 2520m, 2gb ram, 250gb hdd, 720p camera, 6-cell, and Intel 6205 for $730 CAD + tax after cashback during the last RFD deal.

[note2know]

I got my X220 w/ 2520m, 2gb ram, 250gb hdd, 720p camera, 6-cell, and Intel 6205 for $730 CAD + tax after cashback during the last RFD deal.

I always seem to find the RedFlagDeals too late. Is there a way to track them or do you just have to check everyday? Under what catagory/tab was the X220's last deal posted on RFD? (Deal of the Day?/Computer in Hot Deals Forum?)

[note2know]

The X220 is 25% off with the RedFlagDeals offer. Expires July 17th.