Lenovo Unveils 2012 ThinkPads: New L, T, W, X and the Stunning X1 Ultrabook Discussion

[Karamazovmm]

both are packing SB and were already available.

[knight427]

Something is messed up. On the preview specs, it says:

Up to 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ i7-3612QM Processor

But you click through, to View Models, you get:

Intel Core i3-2350M Processor (3M Cache, 2.30GHz)

[invisible]

If I configure either machine, it lets me select an i7-3612QM, so.... plus the specs list them as having the "Mobile Intel HM77 Express Chipset", so you tell me.

[knight427]

Oh, that's weird. You can choose between 3 SB options, or one IB option. That can't be right.

[Karamazovmm]

Oh, that's weird. You can choose between 3 SB options, or one IB option. That can't be right.

that has to be right, the launch date of dual core ivy is june 5th

[Buffalo_Bill]

Now, I don't know what to do anymore...

Was about to purchase a T420 about a month ago and had to hold on. I'm back at my purchase decision again and there are these new laptops coming out soon.

Should I go right ahead with the T420 that are available (prices seem to have dropped a little...) or wait for the T430?

For instance, here's what I can purchase for 1500$ today:

Description
ThinkPad T420 - 1 Yr Depot Topseller Warranty
Processor: Intel Core i5-2540M Processor (3M Cache, 2.60GHz)
Operating system: Genuine Windows 7 Professional (64 bit)
Display type: 14.0" HD+ (1600 x 900) LED Backlit AntiGlare Display
System graphics: Intel HD Graphics 3000 processor graphics with dynamic frequency
Total memory: 8 GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (2 DIMM)
Camera: 720p HD Camera with Microphone
Hard drive: Intel 160GB Solid State Drive, Serial ATA
Battery: Lithium Ion 9-cell Battery

Accessories and options:
3Yr Onsite Warranty Next Business Day

I know it'll suffice my needs at the moment, but the buyer's guilt is usually strong in me... Especially when it's on a last year's hardware purchase.

I guess XKCD puts it better : xkcd: Shopping Teams (Except I don't need a buddy...)

Anyway, I'm opened to any enlightening suggestions!

Thanks!

[edit1754]

Don't upgrade to the i5-2540M. Get the i5-2520M. There is very little difference in performance between the two processors, and $50 isn't a justified price tag for the upgrade.

Consider upgrading the memory after-market instead of on the configuration page. It is significantly cheaper to do so.

Solid State Drive: Evaluate the price difference between buying it yourself and selecting it on the upgrade page.

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One of the main trade-offs between the old T420 and new T430 is traditional keyboard or faster CPU.

[Buffalo_Bill]

Don't upgrade to the i5-2540M. Get the i5-2520M. There is very little difference in performance between the two processors, and $50 isn't a justified price tag for the upgrade.

Consider upgrading the memory after-market instead of on the configuration page. It is significantly cheaper to do so.

Solid State Drive: Evaluate the price difference between buying it yourself and selecting it on the upgrade page.

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One of the main trade-offs between the old T420 and new T430 is traditional keyboard or faster CPU.

Thanks for the tips!

I guess at this point, I might just wait for clearance though. I'll have less configuration options, but since the Thinkpads are kind of "easy" to upgrade after purchase, it might be better to hold off a little longer.