SSD/memory options on X220

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I'm going to place an order for an X220t and while a very adequate spec is obtainable from lenovo, I'm wondering whether it's worth buying components from them. Ordering 8GB of memory is obviously not very smart for example.

Mostly my question is about the SDD price, both for the intel 160GB and 128GB offerings. At 350 and 430 additional CAD respectively, is it a better idea to upgrade from elsewhere? What product would you guys use if so?

[Stan S.]

Sometimes Lenovo has 4G mem sales, which allows you to order 4G on one dimm rather than 2G on 2. It's always a shame to toss memory from a new unit.

SSD? I would get it elsewhere it's bound to be cheaper, but someone posted elsewhere and I have not verified that the physical size is non-standard, so you should check. Newegg is a popular site, as well as Frys. I don't know what country you're in, so there may be others more local. For reviews, etc., AnandTech - Storage