expired Lenovo ThinkPad E320, Core i5, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD - $409 + Shipping (after $120 Cashback)

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Lenovo ThinkPad E320, Core i5, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD - $409 + Shipping (after $120 Cashback)
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PowerBuy IT on 09/01/2013 - 11:19 www.powerbuy.com.au (3140 clicks)

Laptop Specs:

  • Core i5 2410M ~ 2.9GHz
  • 4GB RAM
  • 320GB HDD 7200rpm
  • Wireless N / eSata
  • HDMI / Webcam
  • Windows 7 Pro
  • Built-in 3G Modem

  • 1Yr Warranty

  • Model Number: 12983BM

How to get this!

  1. Go to http://www.powerbuy.com.au/refer/165E08C8FB/?target=/offers/... and reserve your cash-back.
  2. Go to http://www.onlinecomputer.com.au/product_info.php?products_i... and purchase the laptop.
  3. Upload your tax invoice (receipt) at www.powerbuy.com.au to receive a $120 cash-back within 5 working days if you choose bank deposit.

Online Computer can price match so if you find it cheaper you can still order it.

Notes:

  • You must RESERVE your cash-back from http://www.powerbuy.com.au/refer/165E08C8FB/?target=/offers/... BEFORE buying to be entitled to the full $120 cash-back (otherwise it will be $100).
  • This deal is NOT available if you purchase your product directly from Lenovo. This means that you CANNOT purchase online from Lenovo's website OR over the phone.
  • Please be aware that you CANNOT claim a cash-back from PowerBuy if you use a discount coupon code to get an upfront discount. "Double-dipping" with a discount coupon AND a PowerBuy cash-back on the same order is not allowed.
  • Cash-back is capped at 5 units per person.
  • Once you reserve your cash-back you have 30 days to upload your receipt, even if the deal has expired or has reached the maximum allowable claims.
  • We can ONLY accept tax invoices to validate your claim, NOT order confirmations. The Tax Invoice must have the reseller's ABN (Australian Business Number) to be considered valid.
  • Offer not available to resellers of Lenovo products.
  • Your receipt must be submitted to PowerBuy no more than 30 days after the receipt/invoice date.
  • Limited cash-backs available.
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  •  
    TimOfBellbowrie on 09/01/2013 - 11:23

    what's the consensus on running Win 8 on this?

    •  
      shaw on 09/01/2013 - 11:25

      You'd be fine.

    • +3 votes
      Spectator on 09/01/2013 - 11:51

      No point if it doesn't have a touchscreen.

      • +1 vote
        scrimshaw on 09/01/2013 - 12:16

        I have the same laptop, running W8. Runs like a dream, and the boot times are significantly shorter.

        But…. the Lenovo drivers don't seem to be out yet, so you will not get the Thinkpad toolbox / Lenovo auto update utility, and no battery management software either.
        However there is hotkey integration.

        •  
          voolish on 09/01/2013 - 18:12

          All I'm hearing is no bloatware. I think most people just want a laptop they can do a clean install of win7/8 on. I hate seeing bloatware knowing I've spent likely 2 days bargaining to get the best hardware only to have it slowed down.

        • +2 votes
          scrimshaw on 09/01/2013 - 20:52

          Lenovo does not force you to install 3rd party bloatware on their Thinkpad series of laptops — most of their bloatware are Lenovo utilities that do actually serve a purpose.

      • +4 votes
        Sturmeh on 09/01/2013 - 14:56

        It's really a shame considering it's a superior OS to Windows 7 in various ways.

        The only thing people see is Metro and the lack of a Start menu, which both suck but can easily be remedied. (Shouldn't have to though.)

        Install Start8 and uninstall all the Metro apps and you've got a Windows 7 on steroids.

        • +1 vote
          scrimshaw on 09/01/2013 - 15:02

          Yeah with Metro gone, Windows 8 is pretty much identical to Windows 7 in terms of user experience.

          On top of that, you get Windows RT app support, cloud prefs sync, quicker file search etc. which are all great features.

        •  
          Fincky on 09/01/2013 - 16:14

          That link said win 8 is less popular then vista going by december sales, but the win 8 sales count stopped on the 22nd december! Does not count all the pre/post christmas sales!

  • +3 votes
    immumo on 09/01/2013 - 11:28

    Wow, i5 and 3G in 13" form… for $410!

  • +1 vote
    onebutters on 09/01/2013 - 11:30

    If I needed a laptop, I would so hit this.

  • +2 votes
    escimojoe on 09/01/2013 - 11:31

    Can you price match this one? http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/pc/Lenovo-ThinkPad-E320-1298...

    Is this website right - http://www.shopo.com.au/lenovo-thinkpad-e320-12983bm-core-i5... Was $469 last week? But now $529 with Cash back?

    •  
      ujwols on 09/01/2013 - 11:45

      nice find

    •  
      xbai on 09/01/2013 - 11:48

      can't we buy from topbuy if it's cheaper? they say any vendor as long as the price is not post-coupon and a tax invoice is supplied

      it's only 8.95 difference after accounting for shipping

      can anyone find any cheaper lenovos elsewhere?

    • +1 vote
      skeptik on 09/01/2013 - 12:03

      OP is powerbuy rep, not onlinecomputer rep so i doubt they could answer ur question. Contact onlinecomputer for price match.

      yeh if u want, jus apply for cashback thru powerbuy then buy from topbuy. As long as AU retailer (ie. ABN + tax invoice), will be ok.

  •  
    3059969 on 09/01/2013 - 11:40

    Can you upgrade the RAM on this yourself? In other words, is there an additional RAM slot?

    •  
      scrimshaw on 09/01/2013 - 12:19

      There are a total of 2.

    •  
      dhie20 on 09/01/2013 - 12:52

      if it uses 4GB x 1, you can just add additional 4GB to get 8GB. but if it uses 2GB x 2, you can't use existing RAM.

  • -3 votes
    k on 09/01/2013 - 11:58

    Cash-back is capped at 5 units. - insufficient quantity?

    • +1 vote
      xbai on 09/01/2013 - 12:00

      per person

    • +1 vote
      Spectator on 09/01/2013 - 12:00

      Pretty sure that means 5 units per person

  •  
    Spectator on 09/01/2013 - 12:03

    Umm has anyone done this before with this site? How do you know it's legit and you get your money?

    •  
      xbai on 09/01/2013 - 12:14

      they've posted a few deals and i think most people have had no problems getting the cashback

    •  
      scrimshaw on 09/01/2013 - 12:19

      You get your money, quite quickly too.

    •  
      alterego13 on 09/01/2013 - 14:03

      I have dealt with Powerbuy.com.au twice last year. Quite prompt and straight forward service.

  •  
    PPrem on 09/01/2013 - 12:21

    this doesn't have a DVD drive does it?

  •  
    jamesvre on 09/01/2013 - 12:31

    how good is this laptop spec wise it seems decent. is it fast at booting up, how much is shipping for sydney 2194. how long does the cash back take.

  •  
    dhie20 on 09/01/2013 - 12:49

    nice price for i5 with 3G modem.
    $15 delivery to 3168. still get around $100 cashback tho.
    too bad I already have L420 with the same i5

  •  
    rack on 09/01/2013 - 13:11

    Tempting

  • +2 votes
    Logical on 09/01/2013 - 13:15

    All good with PowerBuy. I got my $ back within a week on a previous deal.

  •  
    dubmark on 09/01/2013 - 13:27

    Great deal!

  • +3 votes
    GrTea on 09/01/2013 - 13:48

    This might be suitable for someone wanting i5 with 15" screen, but no 3G modem.
    http://www.onlinecomputer.com.au/product_info.php?products_i...

    •  
      kenworth on 09/01/2013 - 14:41

      Im not able to find the E530 cheaper anywhere else…can anyone else confirm?

    •  
      Chrishang on 09/01/2013 - 17:19

      Call the shop. Despite it shows in stock, they don't have that in stock. The explanation is that the webpage gets delayed on updating the stocking level. They only have the i7 version in stock which is at $799.

  •  
    efunovasky on 09/01/2013 - 13:55

    Can I claim for TRS (tourist refund scheme) after claiming the cash back?

    • +1 vote
      fchis on 09/01/2013 - 14:03

      Yes, you need a tax invoice from the seller and purchase it within 30 days before departure given price is more than $300 GST inclusive.

    • +1 vote
      cyssero on 09/01/2013 - 14:08

      They will give you GST back on original purchase price (before cashback).

    •  
      efunovasky on 09/01/2013 - 14:24

      Thanks!

  •  
    magoo on 09/01/2013 - 14:03

    As mentioned in previous deals be aware this is a good laptop but has a shocking track pad.

  •  
    RedHab on 09/01/2013 - 14:08

    Good find.

    • +1 vote
      fchis on 09/01/2013 - 14:30

      Actually, it is from a REP!

  •  
    seanludo on 09/01/2013 - 14:27

    funny I put mine on ebay and this comes on ozb 2 secs later very annoying lol

    • +3 votes
      escimojoe on 09/01/2013 - 14:33

      Your one has a red lid though so that easily doubles the value.

      •  
        kenworth on 09/01/2013 - 14:36

        zing'ed lol

    • +2 votes
      johnno07 on 09/01/2013 - 16:01

      Just take it down and list it again later when there isn't a deal on.

  •  
    nachoman on 09/01/2013 - 14:39

    $25 delivery to WA, plus 1.5% for credit card/paypal

    •  
      kenworth on 09/01/2013 - 14:43

      8.59$ in NSW sydney area

      •  
        xbai on 09/01/2013 - 14:56

        bank deposit saves ~$7

      •  
        Sturmeh on 09/01/2013 - 14:58

        Pick it up?

    •  
      Sturmeh on 09/01/2013 - 14:58

      I wouldn't bother unless you lived in Sydney, I'd just go to the store and pick it up. :P

      •  
        xbai on 09/01/2013 - 14:59

        fuel would probably cost you more than $8 if you live +10min away from city

  •  
    chansthename on 09/01/2013 - 14:44

    Can you please include the Screen res (I'm expecting the standard 1366x768)

    •  
      kenworth on 09/01/2013 - 14:49

      I dont think its 1366x768 cox its 13.3 inches for E320

      I was looking for E430 or E530

  •  
    congngo on 09/01/2013 - 14:46

    I5 is good. However 2.9 GHz is turbo, about 2.3 GHz normally so CPU a bit out of date. An extra $150 could get you a newer model.

    •  
      scrimshaw on 09/01/2013 - 15:04

      The performance difference between 2nd and 3rd gen Core i5 is not discernible in general use anyway.

      I would rather put that $150 into getting an MSATA SSD drive and upgrading it. Core i5 + 120GB SSD + 320 HDD + 3g WAN = Ultimate student and business notebook.

      •  
        ltw1977 on 09/01/2013 - 16:45

        If not mistaken, the 3g module is using the msata slot and thus you can't put in a msata ssd.

    •  
      Merlict on 09/01/2013 - 15:08

      The difference between bottom end Ivy and Sandy chips is pretty minor, less than 10%. This isn't meant to be a beast, upgrading to an SSD would make a bigger difference for most

  •  
    -.- on 09/01/2013 - 14:49

    Slightly cheaper at TopBuy (factoring in shipping), Someone confirm for me that it is the exact same laptop?

    http://www.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/pc/Lenovo-ThinkPad-E320-1298...

    AND Cheaper still if you pay by direct deposit:

    http://www2.topbuy.com.au/tbcart/pc/Lenovo-ThinkPad-E320-129...

    $524.48 delivered then $120 cashback = $404.80

    •  
      ozdesi on 09/01/2013 - 15:00

      topbuy deal already posted above

  •  
    arkie on 09/01/2013 - 14:58

    My parents are looking for a new laptop. This may be perfect for them.

    • +3 votes
      xbai on 09/01/2013 - 15:02

      cool story bro.

      jokes aside it's a great business laptop or student laptop too. if you primarily use it at home you might want the bigger version linked above, as weight and 3G won't matter

      • +19 votes
        johnno07 on 09/01/2013 - 16:13

        Don't bother, Merlict. He's a blithering idiot.

        Please refer to this comment where he complained about a $169 computer not having SATA3, USB3 or an SSD:
        http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/89695#comment-1184952

        And this comment where he gave us all some insightful information by telling us how his 24" monitor was much better than the 15.6" screen on a laptop:
        http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/89420#comment-1179732

        And this comment where he claimed that a Star Trek bluray set was a rip off because it was cheaper to pirate it (I'm sure he did not have the intelligence to intend that pun either):
        http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/89592#comment-1181672

        •  
          escimojoe on 09/01/2013 - 16:27

          Thanks Johno that was good for a laugh.

        • +4 votes
          toomuchdogfur on 09/01/2013 - 20:18

          I once knew of someone who, when asked by a friend of mine to build them a PC for "Word, Outlook and Facebook", built a PC i7 with 8GB of RAM, two Velociraptors and an ATi 6970X2 graphics card.

          Was that you ethereal88?

  •  
    qq830821 on 09/01/2013 - 15:09

    Anybody tried to call onlinecomputer to price match it?

  •  
    frewer on 09/01/2013 - 15:11

    Great machine for $409.

  •  
    rack on 09/01/2013 - 15:32

    As someone asked previously, does this have a DVD writer.

    •  
      magoo on 09/01/2013 - 15:39

      No , sold mine a while back and bought a Toshiba r830. Better machine if you have the cash, with a DVD is significantly lighter than the e320

  • +2 votes
    copycat on 09/01/2013 - 17:37

    For those who lives in Sydney, somehow it is cheaper to buy in store (OnlineComputer is near Capital theater in China Town). I went in this afternoon and bought one for %509 (with 2% credit card surcharge included. If you are paying cash, $499 only). No need to bargain, it is marked on the notebook for $499. So with $120 cash back, you only paying $379.
    If you just need another reason to buy this model, it comes with built-in 3G and also personally, I really like Thinkpad's keyboard, it is so good to use it.

    •  
      joeno on 09/01/2013 - 20:54

      Are there any left? If so going to cancel my existing order for this.

      Also, they provide invoices?

      •  
        copycat on 09/01/2013 - 22:10

        don't know how many stocks left, didn't ask. Invoices was provided.

  •  
    xxqqxx89 on 09/01/2013 - 17:54

    I5-2450M is third generation cpu? I do not think so.

    •  
      highdealer on 09/01/2013 - 18:12

      launch q1 2011 so this is almost 2 years old stock

  •  
    joeno on 09/01/2013 - 19:47

    Just ordered from TopBuy an hour ago. But now their rep notifies that they do not provide the invoice with the product.

    Anyone ordered from TopBuy who can testify whether I can get the cashback from my purchase?

    • +3 votes
      xbai on 10/01/2013 - 12:59

      if they are an australian business it's their legal obligation to issue a tax invoice with the purchase

  •  
    roddo on 09/01/2013 - 19:49

    I got this laptop late last year, absolutely great for travelling. Very quick too!

    edit: I paid just over $500 and got GST back when I left the country for my holiday

  • +1 vote
    PowerBuy IT on 10/01/2013 - 08:12

    Hi everyone, we've reached our max amount of cash-backs allowed for this deal.

    Thanks to those that have reserved your cash-back, you have 30 days to upload your tax invoice to receive your cash-back.

    Just log in and upload your tax invoice in the 'my claims' section of my account.

    Check back as every month we have new deals!

    Thanks Ozbargainers.

  •  
    seanludo on 11/01/2013 - 09:05

    Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E320 Laptop Notebook Intel i5 Processor
    for $350 free postage.
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lenovo-ThinkPad-Edge-E320-Laptop-...

  •  
    qq830821 on 11/01/2013 - 19:44

    anybody managed to grab this laptop? I cantfind this on onlinecomputers website anymore

  •  
    josephchi on 03/02/2013 - 10:57

    Nice bargain.

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