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expiredMbilo | Staff posted Oct 18, 2022 08:58 AM
expiredMbilo | Staff posted Oct 18, 2022 08:58 AM

ThinkPad X1 Fold Laptop: i5-L16G7, 13" Folding Display, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD

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$999

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Lenovo has ThinkPad X1 Fold 13" Laptop (20rk000kus) on sale for $999. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Moderator Mbilo for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-L16G7 5-Core Processor
  • 13.3" QXGA Foldable 2K (1536 x 2048) OLED touchscreen display
  • 8GB RAM (Soldered)
  • 512 GB PCIe SSD
  • Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2x2 AX & Bluetooth 5.1
  • Windows 10 Pro 64
  • Ports:
    • 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2

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  • About this Offer:
    • This is $650.99 lower (39% savings) than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1649.99.
  • About this Product:
    • This is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on over 160 ratings at Lenovo.
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Lenovo has ThinkPad X1 Fold 13" Laptop (20rk000kus) on sale for $999. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Moderator Mbilo for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-L16G7 5-Core Processor
  • 13.3" QXGA Foldable 2K (1536 x 2048) OLED touchscreen display
  • 8GB RAM (Soldered)
  • 512 GB PCIe SSD
  • Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 2x2 AX & Bluetooth 5.1
  • Windows 10 Pro 64
  • Ports:
    • 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2

Editor's Notes

Written by RazorConcepts
  • About this Offer:
    • This is $650.99 lower (39% savings) than the next lowest price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1649.99.
  • About this Product:
    • This is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars based on over 160 ratings at Lenovo.
  • Refer to the forum thread for additional deal discussion.

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keysh2oboy
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I figured out how to get windows 11 installed and for the unit to be stable

Do all the updates for the system you can out-of-the-box for windows 10

Then go to Microsoft and use the Windows 11 download tool and to do an installation of windows 11

As soon as Windows 11 is up and running, go to the update section for windows and pause all windows updates immediately and allow no updates to occur

Download the Intel driver assistant program directly from Intel's website. You can google the tool. Run that tool to update any drivers - specifically the intel video driver to V31 or higher

Now download the 'show and hide updates' tool from Microsoft. Run it, and hide any Intel video driver updates that Microsoft wants to install as these will be older than the one you just installed from Intel directly. Be sure to uncheck the box under advanced options where it tries to automatically fix issues. We don't want that. We just want to hide the video driver update. And that is what is causing the issues…at least it was for me and other people I read about online.

When you hide the intel video driver update that windows wants to install, it will no longer try to install that particular driver…. Hidden updates are blocked from installing 👍

So now you can go back to the regular Windows update program and unpause it and continue with regular Windows updates.

I did all of the remaining windows 11 updates of the system and it is running very well… seems stable.

The key is to prevent Microsoft/windows from installing any version 30 or older of the Intel video driver… and instead, you use the Intel driver support tool to get the latest intel video driver - version 31.

Hope this helps. Took me about 10 reinstall's to get it all figured out, and I hope I can save someone else some headaches
Dr.Wajahat
13537 Posts
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The reviews are pretty bad about this device.
Wouldn't even think of buying this at that price.
neoweb
1634 Posts
415 Reputation
Soldered 8GB Memory is the dealbreaker for me on this one.

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Oct 24, 2022 11:37 PM
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keysh2oboyOct 24, 2022 11:37 PM
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Ordered. Thanks OP
Oct 25, 2022 02:15 PM
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ChrisC7705Oct 25, 2022 02:15 PM
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Quote from MeatCatalog :
Exactly! How do you like the fold 4 for reading? I definitely can see a use for that to combine my phone + ipad. How does it compare to the paperwhite in terms of fatigue and comfort for long reading sessions at home? Thanks
The paperwhite is my preferred device. I use that typically on the train to / from work. However in bed at night the fold works VERY well for reading.
Oct 25, 2022 03:02 PM
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StrongLeopard7562Oct 25, 2022 03:02 PM
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This is the processor architecture that was cancelled by intel right after this came out. 1 Performance core and 4 efficiency cores. 8gb soldered ram. Hard pass, as much as I want it.
Oct 26, 2022 12:17 AM
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fyah_kingOct 26, 2022 12:17 AM
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Quote from JamesH1227 :
I haven't had a single phone that incorporated any kind of linkage that didn't break on me. They weren't fancy things that had screens that bent either. It was stuff where a keypad slide out from behind the screen and things like that. That Fold 4 of yours has only been out for 2 months. Come see me in a year or two after you've folded it and unfolded it a bunch in normal use.
I also had fold 3 and flip 3 for a year. No problems!
Oct 26, 2022 12:56 AM
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robstakOct 26, 2022 12:56 AM
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Quote from kyotuosa :
Why would this retail for $3k? lol
It's a folding laptop screen!
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dekonickOct 26, 2022 02:26 AM
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I think, like Duo and Duo2, it has a specific market. I can see this as a great device for obtaining signatures, completing checklists and drop menu database front end applications. The screw up is no LTE or 5G. That, too, can be managed with a dedicated wifi LTE/5G router mounted to your work vehicle (or mobile). You will get better reception with a dedicated vehicle mounted cellular access point anyway. This is much more of a business productivity device, one where software can readily fix most of the issues listed with the exception of the crap keyboard. Easy fix there too... bring a full size keyboard and keep it in your vehicle, or use voice to text. It looks like it can be a nice small device that will fit in scrub pockets. I absolutely can see this being used with windows 11 in a medical setting, especially home health.
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greenday2049Oct 26, 2022 08:12 PM
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I own this. it's much better once you upgrade to windows 11, but it's still sluggish like $100 chrombook and touch screen is not smooth. but form factor and screen is gorgeous.

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masterz13Oct 28, 2022 05:47 PM
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3445 Passmark score...what is this, 2010?
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keysh2oboyOct 28, 2022 09:09 PM
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Anyone successfully upgrade to windows 11?

And want to share how you did it?

I returned one unit because I got so frustrated with it. My second unit is doing the same thing.

it'll just randomly stop booting up. It's freezes.

i've been doing quite a bit of reading online.

I was hopeful someone here would've found an easy way to upgrade to windows 11 without causing all sorts of freezing issues.
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Rasta420Oct 28, 2022 09:40 PM
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I bought an E15 for $300. there's no way I'm paying this much for worse specs.
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keysh2oboyOct 30, 2022 04:48 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank keysh2oboy

I figured out how to get windows 11 installed and for the unit to be stable

Do all the updates for the system you can out-of-the-box for windows 10

Then go to Microsoft and use the Windows 11 download tool and to do an installation of windows 11

As soon as Windows 11 is up and running, go to the update section for windows and pause all windows updates immediately and allow no updates to occur

Download the Intel driver assistant program directly from Intel's website. You can google the tool. Run that tool to update any drivers - specifically the intel video driver to V31 or higher

Now download the 'show and hide updates' tool from Microsoft. Run it, and hide any Intel video driver updates that Microsoft wants to install as these will be older than the one you just installed from Intel directly. Be sure to uncheck the box under advanced options where it tries to automatically fix issues. We don't want that. We just want to hide the video driver update. And that is what is causing the issues…at least it was for me and other people I read about online.

When you hide the intel video driver update that windows wants to install, it will no longer try to install that particular driver…. Hidden updates are blocked from installing 👍

So now you can go back to the regular Windows update program and unpause it and continue with regular Windows updates.

I did all of the remaining windows 11 updates of the system and it is running very well… seems stable.

The key is to prevent Microsoft/windows from installing any version 30 or older of the Intel video driver… and instead, you use the Intel driver support tool to get the latest intel video driver - version 31.

Hope this helps. Took me about 10 reinstall's to get it all figured out, and I hope I can save someone else some headaches
Last edited by keysh2oboy October 30, 2022 at 12:23 PM.
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