no, i don't think it will make it. don't risk it.
Hi,
I would love to buy an x41 for college. How
Hi,
I would love to buy an x41 for college. However, the only thing holding me back is hearing about these wait times - if it doesn't get to me by September 20th or so I'm in trouble as I'm going overseas for college. Ordering it now, do you think it will make it? I realize you can't really know, but I would appreciate anyone's opinion on the matter based on current trends. Thanks!
Leah
no, i don't think it will make it. don't risk it.
I ordered mine yesterday - i too need it for college on or around Sept 20th. I was told to call back at the end of the month...for an update - but not to expect it sooner than 3-4 weeks.
Basically, this estimate is very close - but i have a backup plan if I end up having to head off for school and i don't have the tablet...i have a buddy who has agreed to forward it to me provided i compensate him.
Perhaps you could arrange something like this? Either way - everything i've read about the X41T is on the mark with respect to my needs. I'm all in - and riding out whatever...
Thanks. Yeah, that's what I figured. I'm considering going for my first term without a tablet - I'll be back in the country in early December for six weeks. Do you think it's worth the wait? Or should I spring for the m200? That was my runner up, and as a bonus my friend received his in about 2 weeks with them, customized. Thoughts?
Possibly...but shipping overseas is $$$. I'll call them today when I get off work and see what they could do. I suppose I could get it shipped to my college in the UK if I'm desperate enough...I just don't know if it's worth it.quote:Originally posted by pradhanos
I ordered mine yesterday - i too need it for college on or around Sept 20th. I was told to call back at the end of the month...for an update - but not to expect it sooner than 3-4 weeks.
Basically, this estimate is very close - but i have a backup plan if I end up having to head off for school and i don't have the tablet...i have a buddy who has agreed to forward it to me provided i compensate him.
Perhaps you could arrange something like this? Either way - everything i've read about the X41T is on the mark with respect to my needs. I'm all in - and riding out whatever...
not to throw out flamebait, but you could always just say screw it and buy an hp tc4200. It is quite a comparible machine to the ibm, and you would have no problem getting a few days after you order. It's basically a win win situation.
why don't you investigate price/ availability / and fuction of the warranty if you purchase in the UK?
it's kind of a longshot that it would all work out to a good deal for you ... but who knows. you might get lucky.
:-)
there is no way to know what will happen with order times in the next few weeks/months without lots of data you don't have.
like... how many can they build, can they increase that number, is the number of orders escalating/declining/leveling off ???
somebody knows all that stuff and probably has thought of little else for the past month... but they aren't talking.
:-)
- mike
by the way... having said all the above... I thought I should also inform you that my magic eight ball, my astrologer, and two of the three voices in my head speaking a language I can understand all concure that you seem like a pleasant person but probably don't have a snowballs chance of getting the tablet in your desired timeframe.
:-(
... I think the advice above is good to hold on and see for a little while; but, to have an escape plan mapped out, thought out, and ready to go.
"Hope for the best and plan for the worst", as they say.
good luck,
mike
:-)
lol, thanks. I was holding out some hope. If i decide to go with the IBM I will probably see if they can ship to my address in the UK if it takes longer than six weeks, but I wouldn't want to buy it there because of the exchange rate. I appreciate the advice of your head's voices though, so thanks! I'm also going to check into the m200 and the HP - less uncertainty, lower price - the tradeoffs of weight and such will probably be worth it. I wish the Lenovo purchase were a simpler process! Sounds like a lot of people are kind of getting the run-around...
All right, time for me to eat crow a little. I'm still stuck on the X41 after checking into the HP. With the discount, it's about the same price, maybe even lower. And I trust the thinkpad name. So thus begins my waiting saga. I feel like I'm going to need a support group or something!
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