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mitchellvii
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You got a Helix for $1200? Where?
So long, it's been fun...
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presidentk1
New Member
Lenovo.com
Just add your config to the cart ...then click the chat now button
You have to negotiate with the rep. But its nothing too difficult
presidentk1
New Member
I just configured it online now and its coming up as $1609.52
their prices change everyday
you don't even have to call, it was one of those online chat things
its kind of sketchy because you have to enter your credit card number in the chat with the rep, but I got my machine ahead of time, in perfect condition
so...no complaints here
Buelligan
Member
Half of a pound lighter? Sorry but my math may be wrong but .2 lbs is less than a quarter pound difference, not over a half pound, slightly over stated there.
Helix Tablet weight : 1.8 lbs
Surface weight: 2 lbs
plus retail is more than a $600 difference especially with the new price drop!
Helix retail w/ 180 ssd : $1779, but apparently you can beat them down to $1200 if you call them.
SP w/type cover : $899(128GB) + $129 = $1029
Edit: Microsoft has a Pro bundle now - 128GB SP, Type Cover, 2 Year Complete warranty, Office Home & Student, INCIPIO Sleeve & Screen protector for only $1209 total!
1779
- 1029
751
Sorry, for $751 this is NOT a no brainer! :-D
Helix Tablet weight : 1.8 lbs
Surface weight: 2 lbs
plus retail is more than a $600 difference especially with the new price drop!
Helix retail w/ 180 ssd : $1779, but apparently you can beat them down to $1200 if you call them.
SP w/type cover : $899(128GB) + $129 = $1029
Edit: Microsoft has a Pro bundle now - 128GB SP, Type Cover, 2 Year Complete warranty, Office Home & Student, INCIPIO Sleeve & Screen protector for only $1209 total!
1779
- 1029
751
Sorry, for $751 this is NOT a no brainer! :-D
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Buelligan
Member
Yeah with the "current" e-coupon, right this minute it is down to that. I was quoting retail.
But that is still a difference of $580, so for almost $600 I'll stick with my pro and 4 hours of battery life. Fortunately that works for me.
Helix is nice though.
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presidentk1
New Member
What's the point of quoting the retail price for your analysis when that isn't the price you're paying?
Lenovo retail prices are all fake and artificially inflated
No one ever pays the retail price with that company
you either:
1. buy it through your corporate rep
2. pay the ecoupon price (there is always an ecoupon up)
3. pay a price based on some discount program (ex. college students, B&N Gold, etc.)
Lenovo retail prices are all fake and artificially inflated
No one ever pays the retail price with that company
you either:
1. buy it through your corporate rep
2. pay the ecoupon price (there is always an ecoupon up)
3. pay a price based on some discount program (ex. college students, B&N Gold, etc.)
Buelligan
Member
Cool, never realized that. Never purchased through Lenovo before.
1. Many do not have a corporate rep.
2. E-coupon works but not anywhere near the $751 discount
3. Not all have access to any sort of discount program.
So for some, unless the e-coupon is up 24/7, or they purchase elsewhere, they may pay the full retail. Their mistake but still the real price
To be fair some of those discounts are available for the Surface as well. (student and corporate)So you can't compare price and only apply the "discount" to one of them. Therefore the price difference goes back up.
So the "true" price comparison is with retail. Then you go for the discounts relative to the unit. JMO
So for as little as $200 - $750 more I don't want to lug around 4 pounds to carry my keyboard with me. Again this is so subjective. As it all comes down to what you need this thing to do. But it is in NO WAY, a no brainer.
Again, the Helix is certainly a nice unit but it's Apples and Oranges and it costs more. Glad that 4 pound beast works for you :big smile:
machistmo
Active Member
I think it stands for Run-Time no?
machistmo
Active Member
Helix Tablet weight : 1.8 lbs <<<<<< JUST THE TABLET >>>>>>>>>>> 3.6 Lbs IIRC with the keyboard.
machistmo
Active Member
Hey guys, enjoyed the Forum but the ATIV Q is coming out and I'm gonna grab one. It is just too much exactly what I want in a hybrid to resist. Gonna give my SP to the GF (she is totally excited). Her name is Jodie and she is much nicer (and better looking) than I am. Maybe she'll come here to chat
Have a good one everybody and enjoy your Surface Pros.
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Uhm is this even available?
