Lenovo ThinkBook 14/15 G3: FHD IPS Touch, Ryzen 7 5700U, 16GB DDR4, 512GB SSD Expired

Pulled the trigger. Total came out to be $683.95 + Tax: 743.15
Activiated 10% CB along with 5% CB from paypal on top of Education discount of $36.
Final price after all the CB & $25 reward from Lenovo around: $606.67
Thanks all.
Edit: forgot to add Tax

What is CB?

I see rak has 15% CB now, wont the coupon code void the CB? Anyone know?

You can click the chat function on their site at the bottom. However I would tell you it was a waste of time for me. After putting in all my info to get a Rep they then asked for all of it again and then checked my status which was exactly what I could see. The apologized and said it was there most popular model and being build overseas. They then offered to transfer me to a sales associate that could offer comparable options that ship sooner. I accepted that offer and that took a while then I had to provide all info again. They then took some time and provided me with a couple comparable options. The frustrating issue was comparable means to the end price you paid not to the computer specs you ordered. So they were showing me laptops that had a retail price around 750 with vastly lower specs. I brought up that the policy is not good as it does not even factor in current discount codes that are still available. They apologized and said that was all they could do. They suggested I cancel if I couldn't wait or as I mentioned keep the order, hope it ships earlier, and if a better deal comes around get it and cancel this order. I received an email a week later apologizing for the wait time but assuring they will update the status. My status for shipping has never changed even though I have seen it lower to 1+ to 2+ months on the project page. I am not impressed with their customer service or system to update orders. However, the deal is great so it is a difficult decision.

FWIW, rec'd the laptop today. My concerns regarding the display were justified. There must be different grades of IPS panels now because this one is definitely lower quality that the one on the Asus that it is replacing. Even typing this msg with it resting on my lap, you can detect light dimming / falloff on the edges, when moving your head slightly side-to-side. It reminds me of what I would consider to be a good TN screen rather than IPS.

Also, the colors are not as vibrant as the old laptop. It's not bad but just doesn't have the "pop" or color saturation you would expect of a decent IPS. It is plenty bright at 300 nits but just means that the somewhat washed colors are brighter.

One item that did surprise me was to learn that the two USB-C ports are not Thunderbolt-4. There was an insert between the keyboard and screen during shipping that contained comments appropriately placed around the edges, identifying the different ports/connections. It stated that the USB-C ports only supported up to 10Gbs for AMD equipped Thinkbooks. However, if it were an Intel CPU, the ports were now Thunderbolt-4 compliant, supporting up to 40Gbs transfer rates.

Setting aside the display, the machine seems well put together and has most of the features expected at this price point. Saying that, trying to decide whether to keep the Thinkbook. Is it worth the $640 (the 8GB / non-touch model) I paid? Qualified "yes". Would I be willing to spend another $100 and get a better display...without hesitation The screen isn't terrible, but is a disappointment, definitely the weakest link in the Thinkbook.

I agree with your post. Does your screen issue involve significant edge bleeding, as shown in my photo. It was really annoying at first, but the four edge bleeds at the top now kind of look like a theater lights effect, if you catch my drift. Support wants me to ship it or go to a store, and I don't want to do that with an otherwise working laptop, especially if all of them have this issue. Any thoughts or advice?Attachment 10944172

I agree with your post. Does your screen issue involve significant edge bleeding, as shown in my photo. It was really annoying at first, but the four edge bleeds at the top now kind of look like a theater lights effect, if you catch my drift. Support wants me to ship it or go to a store, and I don't want to do that with an otherwise working laptop, especially if all of them have this issue. Any thoughts or advice?Attachment 10944172

That is disgusting. They definitely cheap out