8/19...~645 pm PST..6800 is back...run !!
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8/18.lasted a few hours. looks to be dead on Lenovo site.
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It looks like it's available on Lenovo's site as well.
https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/la...20uxs06800
$149 + free s/h with promo code THINKC13EXTRA
Update 8/24/2022 by SD Staff. We have checked with Lenovo and they plan on fulfilling all of these orders. They're getting more in stock and plan on shipping them once they have them.
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expirediletired posted Aug 17, 2022 5:22 PM
13" 2-in1 ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC
$149
$589
74% off
+ Free Shippingat Lenovo
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I've been in IT for 30+ years and have have been a Windows guy since v3.1. My phone has always been Android-based, but this is my first Chromebook. So far, I'm very impressed -- especially for the price!
Likes:
+ Solid build, durable.
+ At 3 pounds, 3 oz, it's much lighter than my other laptop -- by 5 pounds.
+ Touchscreen isn't a gimmick. Comes in very handy.
+ Great max brightness indoors (have not tested outside yet).
+ Physical shutter cover for webcam.
+ Perfect for travel.
+ Long battery life.
+ Trackpoint (the litle red nub on the keyboard) is great if/when you are wearing gloves.
+ ThinkPad's legendary keyboard.
+ The price.
Dislikes:
- Can't use the fingerprint reader when first powering up from a shut down state, but this is a Chrome OS thing, not a Lenovo thing
- Can't easily put anything like widgets or icons on the desktop without a 3rd party app. All I have up is wallpaper. Another Chrome OS thing.
- There is no right-click mouse button on the bottom right corner of the touchpad like on my Lenovo Legion 5 Pro. You have to use the physical trackpad's button. The entire touchpad is left-click only.
- The three physical buttons at the top of the trackpad feel a bit mushy and loose.
- DId not come with "world facing camera" for some reason.
- The built-in speakers are god awful, but that's to be expected on something this size. Stick with hard-wired or Bluetooth headphones/speakers.
- Tablet mode is cool and all, but holding a 3 1/4 pound tablet is heavy and awkward, expecially since you are holding it with your fingertips firmly mashing into the keyboard.
What I learned from this thread:
1. You can adjust the backlit keyboard brightness/off using ALT + brightness control keys.
2. Includes an Intel AX200 wi-fi card insted of Realtek!!! So delighted to confirm this as I normally rip out all Realtek cards and replace them with Intel.
What I learned on my own:
1. You can set up multiple "Desks [google.com]". Not sure if I will use this though.
2. If on a plane, do not use "stand" or "tent" modes on the tray table since it will slide right off. Stick with the regular "notebook" mode to utilize the rubber feet.
3. I guess Chrome OS creates it's own gateway and sets up a virtual NIC? Because the IP for my wi-fi card ("Google Zork"???) is showing as 100.115.92.XX and that doesn't coincide with my wi-fi network which uses 192.168.2.XX subnet.
4. Cannot adjust the time to sleep/screensaver.
5. These cases [amazon.com] are a perfect fit!
6. If you are configuring two of these things, do not put one on top of the other. Apparently there are magnets inside to act as sensors so the Chromebook knows if it is in notebook mode or tablet mode. If you close one Chromebook completely and set another one on top to configure, the physical keyboard and touchpad will no longer function on the one you are working on, and you will only be able to use the on-screen keyboard. It took me far too long to realize this!
Tips and things I did so far:
0. Updated to the latest version of Chrome OS (Settings > About ChromeOS > Check for Updates). I am now on 104.0.5112.110.
1. "Uninstalled" the web-wrapped versions of GMail, Calendar, Maps, News, Photos, and YouTube. Then installed the Play Store (Android) versions for offline use.
2. Installed Solid Explorer from the Play Store.
3. Increased font size dramatically so I could read it without my reading glasses (Settings > Device > Displays > Display Size). I am using the second largest option.
4. Enlarged the mouse cursor (Settings > Accessibility > Manage Accessibility Features > Mouse and Keyboard > enable Show large mouse cursor then adjust the slider). I am using about 30% in from the left.
5. (Optional/personal pref) Enabled tap dragging and Reverse Scrolling (Settings > Device > Mouse and touchpad > Touchpad).
6. Uninstalled all apps that I would never use.
7. Read the User Guide! It's sparse, but still recommended. You can download it here https://download.lenovo
It's a $150 Lenovo ThinkPad Chromebook with support through 2029, 1080p display, and pen... and it's $150... you really can't stomach the idea of popping a micro SD card in?
Who let this guy in here?
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It is noticeably laggy at times, a limitation of the processor and storage, but isn't annoyingly laggy. The trackpad is typical for most non-Apple laptops (functional but not great). The keyboard is great. It's much better than Dell XPS keyboards I've used and almost as good as Mac keyboards (I know others have other opinions). The trackpoint / nub is pretty good. I've never been a huge fan of them but it works well enough.
Overall, for this price, it's worlds better than cheap Chromebooks or laptops and is comparable in quality to many laptops in the $800-$900 range (and better than some of them). There's no way I'd ever pay that for this Chromebook but it punches well over the $150 price point.
Another good point is it has an Intel Wi-Fi card, which is much better than the Killer modules that often come in less expensive laptops.
783 single core Geekbench 5, 1735 multi-core (using the Android app).
u just didnt look in right place
consider return and rebuy at BB.
say u want to change cc for business or warranty purposes etc.
restart the return clock.
Good luck all!
rep told me opposite.
said doesn't like they gonna get more.
can see in transit inventory and no 6800 or 6900 in next 30 days.
not sure i can believe her.
will wait.
if i get the 6900 is good.
if i dont is good as well.
i definitely dont need yet another LT.
It is noticeably laggy at times, a limitation of the processor and storage. The trackpad is typical for most non-Apple laptops (functional but not great).
Overall, for this price, it's worlds better than cheap Chromebooks or laptops. It's comparable in quality to many laptops in the $800-$900 range (and better than some of them). There's no way I'd ever pay that for this Chromebook but it punches well over the $150 price point.
eMMC storage is garbage in my opinion, but I do also have the $150 ASUS 17.3in Chromebook with the same storage and that device is much smoother. Actually the Intel N4500 is much smoother than the AMD 3250C and Snapdragon 7C that the much more expensive Acer Spins I've previously owned. This AMD 3150C performs similarly.
I'm using the C13 to type this though, so it's perfectly fine for whatever task I actually focus on. Of course it will lag if I put it through its paces right out of the box by opening all my favorite apps and chrome tabs one after another lol
BTW, the C13 was very hot to the touch when I took it out of the box. Those UPS drivers must have it very rough with no AC in their trucks... It was 101 degrees today where I live.
Edit: The 65 watt charger super fast charges my Samsung S22 Ultra super fast, I thought it came with a regular 45 watt charger, but this sweetens the deal even further!
Oh, and stylus was included in mine, should definitely contact Lenovo if you didn't!!
too bad. today is my last bestbuy return day. i decided to keep my flex5. no choices.
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It is noticeably laggy at times, a limitation of the processor and storage. The trackpad is typical for most non-Apple laptops (functional but not great).
Overall, for this price, it's worlds better than cheap Chromebooks or laptops. It's comparable in quality to many laptops in the $800-$900 range (and better than some of them). There's no way I'd ever pay that for this Chromebook but it punches well over the $150 price point.
783 single core Geekbench 5, 1735 multi-core (using the Android app).
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