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Lenovo.com has Lenovo 14w Laptop (81MQ000JUS) for $129 w/ eCoupon code THINKCYBER1. Shipping is free. Thanks qzweideal

Specs:
  • AMD A6-9220C 1.8GHz 1MB Cache (Up To 2.7GHz) Processor
  • 14" 1920x1080 FHD Anti-Glare Display
  • Integrated AMD Graphics
  • 4GB DDR4 1666MHz Memory
  • 64GB eMMC
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2
  • Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
  • 3 Cell 57 WHr Battery
  • 3.39 lbs

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Lenovo.com has Lenovo 14w Laptop (81MQ000JUS) for $129. Use coupon code: THINKCYBER1 at checkout. Shipping is free.

Specs:
AMD A6-9220C 1.8GHz 1MB Cache (Up To 2.7GHz) Processor
14" 1920x1080 FHD Anti-Glare Display
Integrated AMD Graphics
4GB DDR4 1666MHz Memory
64GB eMMC
802.11ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2
Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Ports:
2x USB 3.0
1x USB Type-C (Charging)
1x HDMI
1x MicroSD Card Reader
1x Audio Combo Jack
3 Cell 57 WHr Battery
3.39 lbs

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/lapt...8EL10S9990
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Last Edited by qzweideal December 1, 2019 at 11:00 PM
RAM is not upgradable. There appears to be no SSD connector to add an SSD:
https://slickdeals.net/f/13497700-lenovo-14w-14-windows-10-pro-laptop-129?p=131449135#post131449135

You can use the microSD slot for storage, and some system files.

Using an SD card (or USB) as Permanent Storage in Windows 10:
https://www.radishlogic.com/tools...indows-10/

The simple, minimum steps needed to update the software and settings, withou reinstalling:
https://slickdeals.net/f/13497700-lenovo-14w-laptop-amd-a6-9220c-14-1080p-4gb-ddr4-64gb-emmc-129-free-shipping?p=131637961#post131637961

Also, make sure hardware acceleration is turned on for the browser and apps you are using.
How To Manage Graphics Performance Per App On Windows 10
https://www.addictivetips.com/win...indows-10/

It may also be affected by the battery/performance settings. You may want to keep the settings on max performance, even on battery.

Lenovo Support Page for 14w/Type 81MQ:
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/e...s/14w/81mq

User Guide:
https://download.lenovo.com/consu...201903.pdf

Hardware Maintenance Manual:
https://download.lenovo.com/consu...201903.pdf

You cannot upgrade the SSD in this version of the 14w (the m.2 header is missing)
https://jameshasanswers.com/how-t...mq-laptop/

Bios update link:
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/e...e%3Abv0as6

Windows 10 Debloater - Guide on removing misc items that is not essential to use windows
https://github.com/Sycnex/Windows10Debloater


HotKey
For anyone that's interested in locking the FN key as primary button (Ex. volume , brightness etc).

Hit F2 repeatly to go to bios at the Lenovo screen.
Go to the setting call Hot key and enable it.
Then go to the last page to save and exit.

Here is the link to the manual if anyone needed it:https://download.lenovo.com/consu...201903.pdf
It's page 19 of the PDF, page 13 of the manual, if anyone is looking for it.

Touch pad driver use Elan

Graphic driver:
I went ahead and uninstall the original Radeon software and install the win 10 software (425MB). It did a complete install and updated the video driver.

https://www.amd.com/en/support/gr...on-r5-m430

My graphic driver is date 11/1/2019 version 26.20.13031.10003

Chrome youtube playback issue:
Installed H264ify extension for Chrome to optimize the GPU of this unit instead of using all the CPU's resource.

Chrome Hardware Acceleration turn on/off
https://www.lifewire.com/hardware...me-4125122

For better coloring screen:
Radeon setting and turned on the Virtual Super Resolution (VSR) and the color is completely different.

Windows Reinstall-Clean(A lot of people contributed this and put together, thx)
Step 1: download the Windows Media Creation Tool [microsoft.com]
-- plug in your USB, run the Media Creation Tool and select "Create installation media for another PC" and select version Windows 10 Pro x64

Now you have a live USB to install Windows


Step 2: download the Lenovo eMMC driver [lenovo.com]
-- open File Explorer and navigate to your Downloads folder
-- click the File menu (top left corner) > Open Windows Powershell
-- copy/paste the following command to extract the drivers:

.\annt06ww.exe /verysilent /dir=c:\lenovo_14w /extract="YES"

This puts 4 files in a folder called "lenovo_14w" on your C drive
-- When you install Windows, delete the existing partitions, click "Load driver", and navigate to this folder on your USB and select the .inf file to load your eMMC driver

Step 3: download the Qualcomm WLAN Driver [lenovo.com]
-- move this file from your Downloads folder to your "lenovo_14w" folder on the C drive that you created in Step 2
-- drag/drop to copy this whole folder to your USB

Now restart your PC and tap the F12 key while it boots
-- select your USB key from the boot manager menu

Note: Others to consider:
When downloading touch pad dirver use Elan.
When finish all windows updates use Windows 10 Debloater to get rid of junks.
Quote from DealzOnWheels :
It was slow for me too, guys, but if you tweak the system, allocate virtual space for ram, etc., It is actually pretty decent...

My worries were ram and hd, I fixed those though, thankfully.

My secret?:
Tweek (not the powder or rocks, ie ur settings, fix them n00bz)
Create virtual memory from the he, I allocated 16gb so for me I have 20gb of ram on this, 4gb + 16 virtual
Get large memory card, I have 256gb and may upgrade, as needed

...

Linux Distro(installed to eMMC not live usb):
https://slickdeals.net/f/13497700-lenovo-14w-laptop-amd-a6-9220c-14-1080p-4gb-ddr4-64gb-emmc-129-free-shipping?p=132126397#post132126397
Quote from SennamonTea :
Ok so I've had this laptop for a few days now and tested almost all the LInux Distros for those interested.

Here are the list of the best experiences right after install(all are 64bit):

#1 Zorin Lite 15

#1 Xubuntu 18.04, only edit you will need is change touchpad behavior to disable trackpad while typing(enable and set it to 0.2 seconds, increase time if you need to). Other minor gripe is it doesn't come with htop, but it'll prompt you in terminal on how to install. Super fast start up(~5seconds to log in from cold)

#1*Peppermint 10, this distro actually works the best right out of the box, all hotkeys work and everything. HOWEVER, this is a big however. I cannot get this distro to install, it errors out at configing since it doesn't have the controller for the eMMc drive. If you can get it to install I figure it'd be just as good if not better than Xubuntu

#2 Manjaro 18.1.2XFCE, very good but has some screen flicker at max brightness and slower than Xubuntu. Also sometimes on start up it has graphical glitches.

#3 Lubuntu 18.10. Everything good except one thing, which for me is a pretty big no, default driver for touchpad does not enable tap to click on touchpad, I didn't stay long enough to enable it.

#4 Lubuntu Mate18.04.3 :good but slower than previous distros, also has more screen tear for me on youtube

#5 Crunchbang++, keeps freezing and having issues

#6 Debian cannot start
Edit: I haven't tried installing to the eMMC, but the machine runs Debian stable reasonably well installed on a USB 3.0 dongle. I highly recommend the 5.2 backports kernel & the backports firmware-atheros package. Bluetooth is working.

#7Bodhi LInux 5.0.0: freezing/slow/slow startup

#8 PopOS: I tried a heavier OS for fun, this seems to work just fine, a little slower than the rest but as expected for a heavier specced OS

I didn't try Linux mint or Ubuntu, those are heavier distros that I did not want to touch. They usually work with everything but not my purpose of using this laptop. Hope this helps you.
Quote from nnSlick :
MX-Linux installs perfectly on my two lw14s. Even the hotkeys work at the first boot and hardware video decoding works beautifully without requiring any tweak when I tried VLC or YouTube.
Zorin Lite 15 works
Linux Mint Xfce with several tries would work, may be next release would be better.
Ubuntu Mate 19.10 installs smoothly.
A lot of distros have problem dealing with the emmc/controller from other user's test.

Interested in Linux and a beginner a quick reading article wrote by Gnudist,
https://slickdeals.net/f/13497700-lenovo-14w-laptop-amd-a6-9220c-14-1080p-4gb-ddr4-64gb-emmc-129-free-shipping?p=131914594#post131914594

Cloudyready (Chromebook)
You can install cloudyready

https://www.neverware.com/freedownload

to make it a chromebook (touchpad does not work as of now). You may need this hack:

https://neverware.zendesk.com/hc/...-3-upgrade

This will make it better than most of sub $200 chromebooks in the market.


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Eish brother why you gotta say stuff like that. One of my co-worker was poor and had no internet at home so her daughter used to goto McDonalds to do school homework. This laptop is great for some parents, like who can't afford expensive laptops for kids.
When your kids tries to load youtube website and it takes so damn long. Windows is just a hog with these low specs.

You're better off getting your child a chromebook in the same price range.
I grabbed this last time it was this price(like a month ago). I got the 64GB one thinking I could just add in the bigger SSD later....Nope.They removed the connector for it on the motherboard lol

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12-01-2019 at 08:47 PM.
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12-01-2019 at 09:29 PM.
12-01-2019 at 09:29 PM.
Back in stock..
Copied from expired deal, merge if needed. Lot of information and suggestions in this thread.

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Lenovo.com has Lenovo 14w Laptop (81MQ000JUS) for $299 - $170 w/ eCoupon code THANKS14W = $129. Shipping is free.


https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/lapt...8EL10S9990

Specs:
AMD A6-9220C 1.8GHz 1MB Cache (Up To 2.7GHz) Processor
14" 1920x1080 FHD Anti-Glare Display
Integrated AMD Graphics
4GB DDR4 1666MHz Memory
64GB eMMC
802.11ac Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2
Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Ports:
2x USB 3.0
1x USB Type-C (Charging)
1x HDMI
1x MicroSD Card Reader
1x Audio Combo Jack
3 Cell 57 WHr Battery
3.39 lbs

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/lapt...8EL10S9990
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icewinsagain
12-01-2019 at 10:24 PM.
12-01-2019 at 10:24 PM.
Cyber Monday sale 14w - black $129 free shipping use code THINKCYBER1

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en//d/d...tType=grid
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20ma
12-01-2019 at 10:27 PM.
12-01-2019 at 10:27 PM.
Tech Specs
Processor7th Generation AMD A6-9220C Dual-Core Processor (1.80GHz, up to 2.70GHz Max Boost, 1MB Cache)
Operating SystemWindows 10 Home
Windows 10 Pro
Display14" FHD (1920 x 1080) anti-glare
14" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, touchscreen, anti-glare, 250 nits
Memory4GB DDR4 1666MHz (Soldered)
BatteryUp to 10 hrs*, 57 Whr
*Battery life based on testing with MobileMark 2014. Battery life varies significantly with settings, usage, and other factors.
Storage64GB eMMC
128GB SSD PCIe
GraphicsIntegrated AMD Radeon™ R5 Graphics
Camera720p HD
Dimensions (W x D x H)12.91" x 8.85" x 0.69" / 328 x 225 x 17.7 (mm)
WeightStarting at 3.39 lbs (1.53 kg)
ColorBlack
ConnectivityLiteon QCA 6174A 802.11 AC (2 x 2)
Bluetooth® 4.2
Ports/Slots1 x USB-C (Charging)
2 x USB 3.0**
MicroSD card reader
HDMI
Mic / audio combo
Kensington lock slot
DurabilityMeets military-specification testing
Reinforced ports & hinges
Drop-resistant up to 29.5" / 75cm
Spill-resistant keyboard (with mechanically anchored keys)

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/lapt...8EL10S9990
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12-01-2019 at 10:36 PM.
12-01-2019 at 10:36 PM.
I grabbed this last time it was this price(like a month ago). I got the 64GB one thinking I could just add in the bigger SSD later....Nope.They removed the connector for it on the motherboard lol
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12-01-2019 at 10:39 PM.
12-01-2019 at 10:39 PM.
My daughter will probably never have the chance, so here is me saying THANK YOU on her behalf.
Repped +4 and thumbs up.
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pineroad
12-01-2019 at 10:50 PM.
12-01-2019 at 10:50 PM.
Lenovo.com has this laptop as one of its Cyber Monday deals.

Technical Specifications:
  • AMD® A6-9220C dual-core (1.80GHz, up to 2.7GHz Max Boost, 1MB Cache)
  • Integrated AMD Radeon™ R5 Graphics
  • Windows 10 Pro 64
  • 14" FHD (1920 x 1080) anti-glare, 220 nits (not IPS, Non-touchscreen)
  • 4GB DDR4 1666MHz (Soldered)
  • 64GB eMMC
  • 45 watt AC Adapter
  • 3 Cell Li-Polymer 57Wh Battery
  • Bluetooth® 4.2
  • 720p HD Camera
  • Keyboard (not backlit)
  • Wireless 802.11AC (2 x 2)

Ports
  • 1 x USB-C (Charging)
  • 2 x USB 3.0
  • MicroSD card reader
  • HDMI
  • Mic / audio combo
  • Kensington lock slot

Durability
Meets military-specification testing
Reinforced ports & hinges
Drop-resistant up to 29.5" / 75cm
Spill-resistant keyboard (with mechanically anchored keys)

Other Lenovo Cyber Monday deals: https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/d/deals/doorbusters?sort=sortBy&currentResultsLayoutType=grid​ [lenovo.com]

*** experienced SDers should know how to pay less for this ***

https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/lapt...81MQ000JUS
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BIGMARCUS
12-01-2019 at 10:51 PM.
12-01-2019 at 10:51 PM.
THANK YOU very much! Needed a laptop for my 8th grader and this is perfect! 👍🏽👍🏽
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12-01-2019 at 11:00 PM.
12-01-2019 at 11:00 PM.
Quote from BIGMARCUS :
THANK YOU very much! Needed a laptop for my 8th grader and this is perfect! 👍🏽👍🏽
Just watch this small 3 minute youtube video about it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_XRC659fY0

I bought this laptop previously and while it is lower on tech spec side, it's build quality is quite amazing for use by kids.
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Quote from JeffreyJ7022 :
I grabbed this last time it was this price(like a month ago). I got the 64GB one thinking I could just add in the bigger SSD later....Nope.They removed the connector for it on the motherboard lol

Is it soldered in?
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