FoundersCard - Auto (and Other) Discounts and Benefits

[trism]

I left out some details that were OT for this thread, but apparently I already had President’s Circle from another source.

I cut loose the VentureX a long time ago (worst “premium” “travel” card I’ve ever had), but maybe they forgot to cut me off. (Amex didn’t cut off my Hilton Diamond status for something like 3 years after I canceled the card that conferred the benefit).

The immediate need is for a work trip, so I had to book through Concur at the negotiated rate.

And regardless, I’m guessing at an airport like VPS (Destin-Ft Walton Beach), President’s Circle probably isn’t even a thing.

[syedhasan]

Status match to National, it’s pretty fast and National 99% has better cars and sometimes you can negotiate upgrades to $15 per day for exec elites

[trism]

I’m ready to replace my 2020 Lenovo Yoga laptop.

I found this on Lenovo.com, and added the $25 upgrade from 8 GB to 16 GB of RAM.

Then I remembered that I have Founders Card, so I configured the same laptop the same way using the affiliate link.

[Ursus]

Get Intel instead of AMD. Also, Amex Plat business gives you $200x2 at Dell.

[trism]

My understanding is that the main benefit of the Intel version is better battery life. Is there some other compelling reason to spend the premium? On a percentage basis, it’s quite a bit more money.

This laptop doesn’t / won’t travel anywhere, it just sits on my desk at home… and it’s virtually always plugged in.

I don’t have a Biz Plat, and I’m pretty set on the Yoga, as I’m really happy with the current one.

The only reason I’m replacing the current Yoga is that Windows 10 support ends in October, and the current machine doesn’t meet the minimum requirements for 11.

[Ursus]

I just go for the best in terms of processor and everything else is negotiable. But AMD should be fine too.
You may have done it already, but check if your Lenovo may still meet the requirements. If the hardware does, then you may just need to change some things in the BIOS.
https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/solutions/ht512623-lenovo-devices-supported-for-windows-11

[trism]

I just need something with a bright clear screen, that runs Excel and a web browser.

I’ve run PC Health Check.

Also for the device itself

And of course this is driving me nuts

So it’s probably time to let it go.

[Ursus]

If your CPU is old, then you screwed

[anique]

@trism

added the $25 upgrade from 8 GB to 16 GB of RAM.

That’s a pretty great deal.

[trism]

Especially with the additional 0% FoundersCard discount!