Lenovo Laptop IdeaPad Slim 9 14ITL5 82D2000BUS Intel Core i7 11th Gen 1165G7 (2.80 GHz) 16 GB Memory 512 GB PCIe SSD for $1200+FS $1199.99 at Newegg

kanikedude03

Jun 4, 2021 12:47 PM

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kanikedude03Jun 4, 2021 12:47 PM

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Any idea if SSD can be upgraded on this. I did google search first before asking, but I hate how on some of these newer laptops it's extremely difficult (sometimes near impossible) to determine when RAM/SSD/etc can be upgraded. I miss the old days...

But anyways, I did see that the RAM is soldered. I was just curious about upgrading storage. TIA!

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GILTI

Jun 4, 2021 1:44 PM

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GILTIJun 4, 2021 1:44 PM

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Quote from kanikedude03

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Any idea if SSD can be upgraded on this. I did google search first before asking, but I hate how on some of these newer laptops it's extremely difficult (sometimes near impossible) to determine when RAM/SSD/etc can be upgraded. I miss the old days...

But anyways, I did see that the RAM is soldered. I was just curious about upgrading storage. TIA!

https://psref.lenovo.com/Detail/I...82D2000BUS

One drive, up to 2TB M.2 2280 SSD

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uknowsana

Jun 5, 2021 4:08 AM

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uknowsanaJun 5, 2021 4:08 AM

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Check review from Lisa [MobileTechReview]. Even though it has 11th Gen i7, due to thermal limitations, the graphics performance is not as great as it should have been. Just an fyi b/c it has been coming for around $900 quite often via my EPP and I have been on the fence and am restraining myself b/c of graphics performance limitations

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Nero_Forte

Jun 5, 2021 4:40 AM

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Nero_ForteJun 5, 2021 4:40 AM

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This is actually a good deal for the spec. I can't tell about the thermals thou

Redflyer

Jun 5, 2021 4:55 AM

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RedflyerJun 5, 2021 4:55 AM

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$1200 for a low-performance 4-core CPU and no dedicated graphics? For this price you can get a ryzwn 5800H + RTX 3060. Also I'd expect a 1TB SSD in a laptop over 1k. This "deal" is not really a deal when you carefully go over the specs. Maybe around $500-600 it might be an slickdeal.

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cnnblike

Jun 5, 2021 5:12 AM

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Quote from Redflyer

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$1200 for a low-performance 4-core CPU and no dedicated graphics? For this price you can get a ryzwn 5800H + RTX 3060. Also I'd expect a 1TB SSD in a laptop over 1k. This "deal" is not really a deal when you carefully go over the specs. Maybe around $500-600 it might be an slickdeal.

2.64 lbs and 4K display explains a minor bit of the price

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geezeefosheezee

Jun 5, 2021 6:09 AM

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geezeefosheezeeJun 5, 2021 6:09 AM

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If a thin, light form factor and 4K are must haves, I guess there aren't a huge number of options to choose from? This seems so wildly overpriced.

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duplex

Jun 5, 2021 6:15 AM

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duplexJun 5, 2021 6:15 AM

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Is the Ideapad better than the Flex? Is this laptop's body metal or plastic?

BrianH9071

Jun 5, 2021 10:11 AM

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BrianH9071Jun 5, 2021 10:11 AM

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What size is the screen?

Zero11

Jun 5, 2021 12:14 PM

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Zero11Jun 5, 2021 12:14 PM

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I'd say this is still a good deal, not great but still good. The hardware specs are standard for the price but it's the weight/thinness and 4k that make it slightly better. Can anyone speak for how hot or quiet it runs?

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duplex

Jun 5, 2021 12:57 PM

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duplexJun 5, 2021 12:57 PM

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Quote from Zero11

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I'd say this is still a good deal, not great but still good. The hardware specs are standard for the price but it's the weight/thinness and 4k that make it slightly better. Can anyone speak for how hot or quiet it runs?

Curious on how quiet it can run too. I hate loud laptop fan noise.

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ElatedSpaniel543

Jun 5, 2021 8:06 PM

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ElatedSpaniel543Jun 5, 2021 8:06 PM

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Quote from Redflyer

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$1200 for a low-performance 4-core CPU and no dedicated graphics? For this price you can get a ryzwn 5800H + RTX 3060. Also I'd expect a 1TB SSD in a laptop over 1k. This "deal" is not really a deal when you carefully go over the specs. Maybe around $500-600 it might be an slickdeal.

There are other uses for computers other than gaming.

Last edited by ElatedSpaniel543 June 6, 2021 at 09:01 AM.

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essix8

Jun 6, 2021 8:04 PM

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Quote from uknowsana

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Check review from Lisa [MobileTechReview]. Even though it has 11th Gen i7, due to thermal limitations, the graphics performance is not as great as it should have been. Just an fyi b/c it has been coming for around $900 quite often via my EPP and I have been on the fence and am restraining myself b/c of graphics performance limitations

Everything in this form factor throttles with intense tasks like benchmarks, rendering, gaming, its a thin and light 'ultrabook' style.

This is the kind of laptop you buy to take actually use the mobility of it. You can buy heavier and thicker higher performance laptops, but if youre taking it to work everyday and walking around with it, that can get old.

As for pricing, this is actually not expensive for a premium thin and light with a quality screen like this.

uknowsana

Jun 6, 2021 8:25 PM

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uknowsanaJun 6, 2021 8:25 PM

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Quote from essix8

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Everything in this form factor throttles with intense tasks like benchmarks, rendering, gaming, its a thin and light 'ultrabook' style.

This is the kind of laptop you buy to take actually use the mobility of it. You can buy heavier and thicker higher performance laptops, but if youre taking it to work everyday and walking around with it, that can get old.

As for pricing, this is actually not expensive for a premium thin and light with a quality screen like this.

The latest MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 13 tends to disagree with your sentiments both in performance aspects and *mobility* argument

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essix8

Jun 6, 2021 9:22 PM

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essix8Jun 6, 2021 9:22 PM

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Quote from uknowsana

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The latest MacBook Air and MacBook Pro 13 tends to disagree with your sentiments both in performance aspects and *mobility* argument

It absolutely does throttle 10-15% in endurance workloads. Apple will even cut off charging it to try and limit heat created to prevent the throttling, but it does happen. Is the M1 a great chip? Yes, but it isnt magic, and you can also only get it in Apple products, which makes it moot when this deal is for a Windows laptop, most people arent willing to switch ecosystems. Also the macbook air is heavier than this laptop, despite this laptop having a bigger screen.

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