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expirediletired posted Aug 17, 2022 05:22 PM
expirediletired posted Aug 17, 2022 05:22 PM

13" 2-in1 ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook, 4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC

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$149

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Lenovo has the 13" 2-in1 ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook (20UXS06800) on sale for $149 w/ promo code THINKC13EXTRA. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member iletired for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 13.3" FHD 300-nits IPS Touchscreen (1920 x 1080)
  • AMD Athlon Gold 3150C Processor (2.40 GHz up to 3.30 GHz)
  • 4GB DDR4 2400MHz
  • 32GB eMMC
  • Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics
  • Lenovo USI Pen
  • RealTek Wireless RTL8822CE 2x2 AC & Bluetooth 5.0
  • Operating System: Google Chrome
  • Ports:
    • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • HDMI 2.0
    • MicroSD card reader
    • Headphone / mic combo
    • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DP 1.4)
Additional Savings:

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Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • The 13" 2-in1 ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook is $450.99 less (75.16% Savings) than the list price of $599.99.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.
  • About this store:
    • Lenovo Return Policy: Eligible for return within 30-Days (details)

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Update: This popular offer is available again.

Lenovo has the 13" 2-in1 ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook (20UXS06800) on sale for $149 w/ promo code THINKC13EXTRA. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member iletired for sharing this deal.

Specs:
  • 13.3" FHD 300-nits IPS Touchscreen (1920 x 1080)
  • AMD Athlon Gold 3150C Processor (2.40 GHz up to 3.30 GHz)
  • 4GB DDR4 2400MHz
  • 32GB eMMC
  • Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics
  • Lenovo USI Pen
  • RealTek Wireless RTL8822CE 2x2 AC & Bluetooth 5.0
  • Operating System: Google Chrome
  • Ports:
    • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
    • HDMI 2.0
    • MicroSD card reader
    • Headphone / mic combo
    • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C (DP 1.4)
Additional Savings:

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • The 13" 2-in1 ThinkPad C13 Yoga Chromebook is $450.99 less (75.16% Savings) than the list price of $599.99.
    • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.
  • About this store:
    • Lenovo Return Policy: Eligible for return within 30-Days (details)

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flatlight
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I have this laptop in this exact configuration. It is full aluminum, thinkpad keyboard with track point, and decently readable in bright sunlight at 300 nits. It does start lagging if you have 5+ tabs open in Chrome and the 32 gb storage is pretty limiting - I put in a 128 gb SD card. There is no m.2 slot - the only integrated memory is non upgradeable eMMC.
MrMcGibblets
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Even though SanDisk offers a "Chromebook version", I couldn't tell the difference, so I just ordered this one:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...20mbs.html

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.com/pccbb..._ug_en.pdf
GeoffreyK24
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2003? How high are you right now?

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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Oct 04, 2022 02:01 PM
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ThebasslineOct 04, 2022 02:01 PM
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Quote from dealhunter85 :
Nope, nothing I found was able to get this working. Unfortunate because I only bought this for a travel device. It's funny now how rarely we use computers here at home after working all day on one and having phones available.

Hopefully this gets figured out though. For me, it was really the main reason (besides the price) I wanted it for.
This post has thousands of comments on it, I'm really surprised with this price point and eMMC storage size that we are the only people seeming to struggle with this and coming back to the place where we found the device. Surely others are using it for offline media streaming and would need the SD card? Anyway, if you find a solution hit me up!
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Oct 04, 2022 03:10 PM
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SquattingHen
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Oct 04, 2022 03:10 PM
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Quote from Thebassline :
This post has thousands of comments on it, I'm really surprised with this price point and eMMC storage size that we are the only people seeming to struggle with this and coming back to the place where we found the device. Surely others are using it for offline media streaming and would need the SD card? Anyway, if you find a solution hit me up!
Will do. I have seen a few questions here about it, but I haven't seen anyone respond and say they got it to work. I would have assumed this would be something others would care about/use, but maybe we are the minority.

For reference I did try three different cards and two of these chromebooks, none would work. (Sent the first chromebook back due to a stuck pixel and ordered another) Figured I was doing something wrong on the first one, but it doesn't appear so.
Oct 05, 2022 04:13 AM
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Walt1988Oct 05, 2022 04:13 AM
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Quote from dealhunter85 :
Nope, nothing I found was able to get this working. Unfortunate because I only bought this for a travel device. It's funny now how rarely we use computers here at home after working all day on one and having phones available.

Hopefully this gets figured out though. For me, it was really the main reason (besides the price) I wanted it for.
I'm having similar issue, but for downloading Amazon prime video downloads. Won't save to SD card. Says "Error". Changed all settings and permissions to allow external storage read and write access. So it definitely recognizes it, but won't save.
Oct 05, 2022 11:50 AM
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rrc06Oct 05, 2022 11:50 AM
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Quote from Walt1988 :
I'm having similar issue, but for downloading Amazon prime video downloads. Won't save to SD card. Says "Error". Changed all settings and permissions to allow external storage read and write access. So it definitely recognizes it, but won't save.
Might need to try on a different computer and then plug the card in? Going to try some video files with vlc and get back to the thread later
Oct 05, 2022 03:18 PM
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JohnF1292Oct 05, 2022 03:18 PM
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Quote from Thebassline :
This post has thousands of comments on it, I'm really surprised with this price point and eMMC storage size that we are the only people seeming to struggle with this and coming back to the place where we found the device. Surely others are using it for offline media streaming and would need the SD card? Anyway, if you find a solution hit me up!
I run n64/ gamecube games off the sd card so far if that helps
Oct 05, 2022 03:24 PM
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ThebasslineOct 05, 2022 03:24 PM
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Using SD card on ChromeOS (including local video files) works fine. Trouble is getting Android apps to recognize and use the SD card for storage.
Oct 05, 2022 03:56 PM
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ThebasslineOct 05, 2022 03:56 PM
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Quote from JohnF1292 :
I run n64/ gamecube games off the sd card so far if that helps
Is that an Android app? I'm trying to narrow down if it is the streaming apps that are causing issues or if it cannot recognize the card in Android period.

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Oct 06, 2022 12:56 AM
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RichpocketOct 06, 2022 12:56 AM
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I've decided to return this chromebook. Too slow
Oct 06, 2022 01:15 AM
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PewJPewOct 06, 2022 01:15 AM
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Quote from Richpocket :
I've decided to return this chromebook. Too slow
My last Chromebook was a Dell Chromebook i3 with 8gb ram and this does not feel particularly slower. After using it for a few days surprised to hear that people find this too slow.
Oct 06, 2022 11:54 PM
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CourtC4337Oct 06, 2022 11:54 PM
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I thought it was odd that they'd imply price mistake then put more coming on the listing, put others on hold, and then change part number and leave out the fingerprint. I was wondering if it was legimately a price mistake like others were insinuating and they changed their mind and saw it as a money making opportunity, it was just odd.

Received mine, the second part number (no fingerprint), its 100% refurbished,
Oct 06, 2022 11:55 PM
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RichpocketOct 06, 2022 11:55 PM
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Quote from PewJPew :
My last Chromebook was a Dell Chromebook i3 with 8gb ram and this does not feel particularly slower. After using it for a few days surprised to hear that people find this too slow.
It's ok for webpages that are more static. I notice that interactive pages make this CB draw like a little kid.
Oct 07, 2022 12:07 AM
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desi_babu_2010Oct 07, 2022 12:07 AM
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Quote from CourtC4337 :
...Received mine, the second part number (no fingerprint), its 100% refurbished,
sounds like u have a 100% guaranteed case to file a charge back to your credit card.

selling a refurbished product as new.

that is of course if, u can prove what u say
Oct 07, 2022 12:56 AM
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CourtC4337Oct 07, 2022 12:56 AM
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Quote from desi_babu_2010 :
sounds like u have a 100% guaranteed case to file a charge back to your credit card.

selling a refurbished product as new.

that is of course if, u can prove what u say
I work in IT, have handled 100's or refurbished laptops, they use something to clean them and get them spot free that leaves a film on the laptop or does something to the material. It was dead giveaway the moment i touched. Not to mention the ports are worn and one is straight up dented. It hard freezes every hour or so. Im assuming it was sent in and they played around with it briefly and thought it had no problems. It also shows on the invoice that it was sent from their outlet.

Dont think you can really prove that once opened. Already contacted them, lady seemed pretty well versed in it not being in stock. Seeing some others comments on here, I'm genuinely wondering if this was intentional and would not be surprised if these are restocked shortly after our return period ends. I think the first sale might have been a price mistake and then maybe they saw an opportunity to offload other inventory too. Just a guess.

But totally lame of them. I guess im one of the few left who actually values new and the piece of mind. Amazon, best buy, now manufacturers are doing it. I guess because I work in the industry and know from first hand experience that even if a company explicitly states that it should be recycled even for the most important of reasons, these "recyclers" will still just throw them up resale regardless of what they tell you. Small unlikely chance that applies here but still would like to get something new if i ordered it new and the freezing kind of makes it unusable regardless.
Oct 07, 2022 04:50 AM
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stormer0115Oct 07, 2022 04:50 AM
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Quote from CourtC4337 :
I thought it was odd that they'd imply price mistake then put more coming on the listing, put others on hold, and then change part number and leave out the fingerprint. I was wondering if it was legimately a price mistake like others were insinuating and they changed their mind and saw it as a money making opportunity, it was just odd.

Received mine, the second part number (no fingerprint), its 100% refurbished,
How could you tell it's refurbished? My laptop looked new out of the box, no scratches or any blemishes. The only thing I was not sure was the power cord which was not bundled up, and it was not in a plastic bag but that's a minor issue.

Edit: NVM, saw your post before this one.
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Oct 07, 2022 04:09 PM
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iShopperOct 07, 2022 04:09 PM
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You can check the power wash cycle. Or do you think they wiped that too. All my notebooks are perfectly new. Refurbished worker will not put effort into cleaning the screen so spotless.

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