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expiredDr.W posted Jun 14, 2023 2:12 PM

Lenovo Slim 7i Laptop: i5-1340P, 14" 1800p, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD

$775

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Various Retailers have Lenovo Slim 7i Laptop (83A40005US) on sale for $774.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Available:Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-1340P 12-Cores, 16-Threads (3.40GHz Base / 4.60GHz Boost) Processor
  • 14" (2880 x 1800) IPS Glare Touch 100%sRGB 400 nits 120Hz Display
  • 16GB LPDDR5-5200MHz RAM (Soldered)
  • 1TB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC Solid State Drive
  • Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 AX & Bluetooth 5.1
  • Backlit, Misty Grey Keyboard / Fingerprint Reader
  • Windows 11 Pro 64
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
    • 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 4

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Various Retailers have Lenovo Slim 7i Laptop (83A40005US) on sale for $774.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Available:Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-1340P 12-Cores, 16-Threads (3.40GHz Base / 4.60GHz Boost) Processor
  • 14" (2880 x 1800) IPS Glare Touch 100%sRGB 400 nits 120Hz Display
  • 16GB LPDDR5-5200MHz RAM (Soldered)
  • 1TB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC Solid State Drive
  • Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 AX & Bluetooth 5.1
  • Backlit, Misty Grey Keyboard / Fingerprint Reader
  • Windows 11 Pro 64
  • Ports:
    • 1x HDMI 2.1
    • 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1
    • 2x USB-C Thunderbolt 4

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Written by Dr.W

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Jun 15, 2023 9:19 PM
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NervousWalrus6700Jun 15, 2023 9:19 PM
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Quote from Averageazn :
This isnt really a good deal. you can get the i7 32gbram and a intel gpu for $700 otd refurb.
Depends on what you need…14 inchers are typically more expensive than 16". Newer gen processor and likely better battery life here. But yes the 16" has good specs for the price if you need the ram and a bump up from integrated graphics.

AMD version of the 14" is probably better yet if all you need is dedicated GPU and don't want something chunky/full powered.
Jun 15, 2023 9:48 PM
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morkman100Jun 15, 2023 9:48 PM
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Quote from Averageazn :
This isnt really a good deal. you can get the i7 32gbram and a intel gpu for $700 otd refurb.
Consider that people have different requirements other than fast and more RAM. Heavy, big screen and refurb are cons, not pros, to some people.
Jun 15, 2023 9:48 PM
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guest2011Jun 15, 2023 9:48 PM
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Quote from Gametheory :
Yea the chips have been delayed a lot, probably to the annoyance of everyone lol

Careful with some of their workstation models, some come with privacy guard/filter which distorts the normal screen even when off. I almost bit on a model the other day but it had that feature tucked in at the end of the detail list.

I've never seen one in person. I'll avoid privacy screen but then i also want anti glare fast display 400-500 nits which i don't know if thinkpads offer.
Jun 15, 2023 10:46 PM
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NervousWalrus6700Jun 15, 2023 10:46 PM
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Quote from Jerryhelps :
How long does the battery last for you?
Im not really sure tbh…I'm probably not the best person to judge that as I mostly use it plugged in.

I think it's perfectly adequate and in line with what I was expecting, I'm not really monitoring it or feeling the need to be near a charger when I do use it unplugged.

My other laptops are MacBooks, so definitely shorter battery life comparatively. Might do a side by side YouTube test if I have some time to compare the intel vs amd.
Jun 15, 2023 11:16 PM
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NervousWalrus6700Jun 15, 2023 11:16 PM
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Quote from calvol :
Hi, let us know how they compare, I'm thinking about both as well. Thx.
So I've only had a few hours to mess around with them, but I did notice some differences right off the bat with the AMD version.

- slightly larger screen on the AMD (14.5"), I like having that little bit of extra room.

-The intel has slightly higher resolution, but I can't tell the difference between 2.5k and 2.8k at this screen size…both look great to me.

- trackpad is larger on the AMD than the intel version (diagonal measurement is .5" longer). Not hugely so, but noticeable.

-wifi download speeds seem to be slower…was downloading some software on both of them side by side and noticed the speed was sometimes half as much as the intel model…idk if this is due to the mediatek module that AMDs use, haven't really looked into this.

- the screen color looks warmer on the AMD compared to the intel. Maybe this is due to being 350 nits vs the intel's 400? Not sure, but I prefer the cooler tones on the intel screen when placed side by side…don't really notice it if I am not comparing them.

-small amounts of backlight bleed on both screens

-intel (to me) is brighter…I don't use these outdoors or in bright environments so to me 350 vs 400 nits is mostly a wash unless comparing side by side.

- AMD was quiet and cool during normal productivity work…I was getting 45-50 C on the integrated graphics sensor while in use…no fans spinning during my regular use (visual studio code, internet explorer, Microsoft office etc).

- played a few games of league of legends at highest settings, lowest FPS when things were crowded on the screen was about 120fps…otherwise bounced between 140-280fps…this is the extent of gaming I do so the 3050 is perfectly adequate for my needs and a big step up from my last computer. Needless to say, This isn't the computer to buy if you are primarily interested in gaming…but it's a great compromise for a casual player like myself.

-Fans are constantly spinning while playing, not any louder than any other computer with a GPU I reckon…After 45 minutes the GPU was reading 65-68 C, not terribly hot.

- The biggest difference I immediately noticed was with the keyboards. The AMD has scalloped keys that are sort of scooped out on top (very slight) , whereas the intel keys as far as I can tell are flat on top. The AMD feels much nicer to type on, and (to me) provides noticeably better feedback. Idk if the key travel is different between the two, but the AMD just felt significantly better to type on in terms of feedback when pushing a key and fingers fitting onto the scalloped shape better. I didn't expect this going in, but this difference alone is making me want to keep the AMD model…I now hate the keyboard on the intel, which feels more slippery and mushy and leaves me guessing at times if I hit a key.

I haven't done any battery comparisons or tried to game on the intel model yet, might try that tonight.

-charging Brick on the AMd is much larger due to the GPU…the one for the intel model is like a large phone charger.

-the intel body is mostly sharper edges, whereas the bottom half of the AMd is more rounded (like the yoga line if you are familiar with those)

-intel is light gray, amD is a dark space gray.

-no fingerprint reader on the AmD, not important to me.


Atm Leaning towards keeping the AmD version mostly due to the keyboard and the flexibility of having the GPU…just wish it had the 1TB hard drive instead of 512gb
Jun 15, 2023 11:45 PM
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CleverPear703Jun 15, 2023 11:45 PM
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Weight? Can't find it
Jun 16, 2023 12:43 AM
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NervousWalrus6700Jun 16, 2023 12:43 AM
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Quote from CleverPear703 :
Weight? Can't find it
3.04 lb

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Jun 16, 2023 2:30 AM
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The-MentalistJun 16, 2023 2:30 AM
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Quote from slimdunkin117 :
Newegg isn't small wtf..they're a huge company that's been around long af
Smaller* (relatively speaking to Walmart, Amazon etc.) Wtf.?
Jun 16, 2023 3:54 AM
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slimdunkin117Jun 16, 2023 3:54 AM
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Quote from The-Mentalist :
Smaller* (relatively speaking to Walmart, Amazon etc.) Wtf.?
Walmart and Amazon aren't competitors..they're bad with tech.
newegg was a competitor to tiger direct and killed it
Jun 16, 2023 1:32 PM
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calvolJun 16, 2023 1:32 PM
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Quote from NervousWalrus6700 :
So I've only had a few hours to mess around with them, but I did notice some differences right off the bat with the AMD version.......
Thank you kindly for your eval... I'm sticking with the AMD version. Cheers!
Jun 16, 2023 5:01 PM
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CantisamaJun 16, 2023 5:01 PM
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I've been looking for a laptop for my niece in high school. This checks all the boxes.

I was also looking at an upcoming deal at Costco, a Flex 5 that will soon be $600: https://www.costco.com/lenovo-fle...38521.html

While the Flex 5 is $175 cheaper, this Slim 7i has a better screen (1800p 400 nits 120Hz vs 1200p 300 nits 60Hz), faster RAM (LPDDR5-5200MHz vs LPDDR4x-4266MHz), double the storage (1TB vs 512GB), includes a Win Pro license, and weights a bit less. Going with the Slim 7i.

Btw, where is the fingerprint reader on this?
Last edited by Cantisama June 16, 2023 at 10:05 AM.
Jun 16, 2023 6:49 PM
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NervousWalrus6700Jun 16, 2023 6:49 PM
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Quote from Cantisama :
I've been looking for a laptop for my niece in high school. This checks all the boxes.

I was also looking at an upcoming deal at Costco, a Flex 5 that will soon be $600: https://www.costco.com/lenovo-fle...38521.html

While the Flex 5 is $175 cheaper, this Slim 7i has a better screen (1800p 400 nits 120Hz vs 1200p 300 nits 60Hz), faster RAM (LPDDR5-5200MHz vs LPDDR4x-4266MHz), double the storage (1TB vs 512GB), includes a Win Pro license, and weights a bit less. Going with the Slim 7i.

Btw, where is the fingerprint reader on this?
It's directly underneath the "right arrow" key, not sure why the product photos don't show it.
Jun 16, 2023 10:02 PM
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morkman100Jun 16, 2023 10:02 PM
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Quote from Cantisama :
I've been looking for a laptop for my niece in high school. This checks all the boxes.

I was also looking at an upcoming deal at Costco, a Flex 5 that will soon be $600: https://www.costco.com/lenovo-fle...38521.html

While the Flex 5 is $175 cheaper, this Slim 7i has a better screen (1800p 400 nits 120Hz vs 1200p 300 nits 60Hz), faster RAM (LPDDR5-5200MHz vs LPDDR4x-4266MHz), double the storage (1TB vs 512GB), includes a Win Pro license, and weights a bit less. Going with the Slim 7i.

Btw, where is the fingerprint reader on this?
The older spec Flex 5 (1470) has absolutely terrible hinges. I've never seen hinge failures when dealing with laptops for 20 years. They start to bind and cause damage to the body or screen.
Jun 17, 2023 5:56 AM
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EagerCarpenter620Jun 17, 2023 5:56 AM
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Any update on the real world battery life in hours on this? (with casual browsing, netflix and light productivity)

Also can anyone give more info on the fan noise and idling temps/noise? Thanks

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Jun 20, 2023 10:24 PM
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cost.basisJun 20, 2023 10:24 PM
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Does anyone have a ryzen version with rdna graphics? How is battery life?

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