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(Open-box) Lenovo - Ideapad Windows Duet 5i - 12.3" (2560x1600) Touch 2-in-1 Tablet - Core i3-1215U - 8GB RAM - 128GB SSD - with Keyboard - Stone Blue $354.99

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At the moment, Bestbuy has the open-box Lenovo Ideapad Windows Duet 5i available for as low as $354.99 (fair). (Fair and Satisfactory laptops are YMMV since you can only order them when the store has it in stock)

Unlike the typical Bestbuy open-box deals, the one that is in open-box excellent condition is actually available for shipping at $382.99 (You can see that the "add to cart" button is not greyed out from my screenshot). Though, I don't know how many units they have in stock.

The price is pretty decent for a 2-in-1 I would say. Previously, it was a popular deal when it was on sale at $509.99 (new). The main complain for this 2-in-1 seems to be the soldered ram and non-upgradable storage, so it may or may not be a deal breaker for some people.

Specs copied from previous deal thread:
SPECS:
  • 12.4" QHD+/2.5K (2560x1600, WQXGA) 16:10, 500-nits, AF (anti-fingerprint), 96% DCI-P3, Dolby Vision, 10-point multi-touch, LTPS Display
  • Intel Core i3-1215U, 6C (2P + 4E) / 8T, P-core 1.2 / 4.4GHz, E-core 0.9 / 3.3GHz, 10MB
  • 8GB Soldered LPDDR4x-4266MHz RAM
  • 128GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • Wi-Fi 6E 11ax, 2x2 + BT5.1
  • Front 5.0MP & IR / Rear 5.0MP
  • Stereo speakers, 2W x2, optimized with Dolby Atmos
  • Backlit, Stone Blue, English (US) Keyboard
  • Pen Upgradable
  • 50Whr Battery
  • Magnesium-aluminum case material
  • Model: 82TQ0007US
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.2)
    • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.2, and Always On)
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
(Previous deal thread for reference: https://slickdeals.net/f/16373128-lenovo-ideapad-windows-duet-5i-tablet-12-4-qhd-ltps-touch-i3-1215u-8gb-lpddr4-128gb-ssd-with-keyboard-509-99 )

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/leno...Id=6510099
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Model: Lenovo - Ideapad Duet 5 12.3" WQXGA Touch 2-in-1 Tablet - Core i3-1215U - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Stone Blue

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07-14-2023 at 12:07 PM.
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What a Not Helpful At ALL Comment!!!

Someone's been baking in the summer sun too much (or baking with something else! 😳)
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07-14-2023 at 12:25 PM.
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Someone's been baking in the summer sun too much (or baking with something else! 😳)

Right 😂. All I ask for is an laptop with 5g support.
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The precision pen 2 is compatible
Thank you!
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07-14-2023 at 12:45 PM.
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Someone's been baking in the summer sun too much (or baking with something else! 😳)

I have been baking butthurt cupcakes 🧁 this summer and you just received a fresh 30 day supply!
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07-14-2023 at 12:48 PM.
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keyboard has a power switch for this thing???? I like Surface Pro how it does SLEEP the device when keyboard position changes or when closed against the screen'


CPU benchmark is decent

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu....5U&id=4754
One of its marketing points for this tablet is the keyboard has a battery and can be used as a Bluetooth kb even when detached - there is a small switch at the corner to turn bt on/off.

Off it functions like a normal kb cover - it sleeps when closed
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07-14-2023 at 01:17 PM.
07-14-2023 at 01:17 PM.
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Right 😂. All I ask for is an laptop with 5g support.

They've become less and less 'popular' (always been limited and increasingly rare).

Super niche. For the very few who work on a construction sight or similar, otherwise never quite understood the appeal, especially with mobile hotspots working flawlessly ( weren't reliable earlier but nowadays they are). Plus, even remote sites are now fitted with WiFi as it's become another indispensable utility like generators and porta pottys.
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07-14-2023 at 01:18 PM.
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I have been baking butthurt cupcakes 🧁 this summer and you just received a fresh 30 day supply!

That's a new one. Do tell! Wtf is a butthurt cupcake????
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07-14-2023 at 01:21 PM.
07-14-2023 at 01:21 PM.
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Right 😂. All I ask for is an laptop with 5g support.

I haven't been able to find cheap ones with 5G. Cheap being $300 range.


High end surface 9 sq3 or dell XPs 2-in-1 or dell 7430/7440/9440 all expensive. Most deals I see are on eBay with 4G and old ass machines like surface pro 5. I forgot if surface go 3 has 5G but they are not cheap. Go 2 is like $200 with LTE.
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07-14-2023 at 01:21 PM.
07-14-2023 at 01:21 PM.
Quote from ThirstyCruz :
They've become less and less 'popular' (always been limited and increasingly rare).

Super niche. For the very few who work on a construction sight or similar, otherwise never quite understood the appeal, especially with mobile hotspots working flawlessly ( weren't reliable earlier but nowadays they are). Plus, even remote sites are now fitted with WiFi as it's become another indispensable utility like generators and porta pottys.

I agree but the tethering speeds I get are usually less than half and your limited to like 5gb. I pay $20 for unlimited data (T-Mobile) for my laptop and get 4k video etc…. $20 is dirt cheap for that considering I can take my laptop anywhere and not worry about WiFi. I guess its based on T-Mobile coverage too.
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07-14-2023 at 01:23 PM.
07-14-2023 at 01:23 PM.
Quote from Elon69 :
I haven't been able to find cheap ones with 5G. Cheap being $300 range.


High end surface 9 sq3 or dell XPs 2-in-1 or dell 7430/7440/9440 all expensive. Most deals I see are on eBay with 4G and old ass machines like surface pro 5. I forgot if surface go 3 has 5G but they are not cheap. Go 2 is like $200 with LTE.

Yeah I used to have an dell latitude 5411 with 4g LTE but the speeds were terrible like 20Mb/s down/up lol. Compared to 5g in this Galaxy Book Pro 360, which gets me almost 500Mb/s down and 100Mb/s up.
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07-14-2023 at 02:43 PM.
07-14-2023 at 02:43 PM.
Quote from Elon69 :
keyboard has a power switch for this thing???? I like Surface Pro how it does SLEEP the device when keyboard position changes or when closed against the screen'


CPU benchmark is decent

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu....5U&id=4754
Kb switch turns BT on and off. Even when detaching the keyboard, the computer will not go to sleep. It seems to stay in a mode that's in between sleep and wake, where battery drains down to 15-20% overnight. If there are many programs open it will completely drain the battery.
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07-14-2023 at 04:18 PM.
07-14-2023 at 04:18 PM.
500 Nits good bright display

per https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/ta...e.com%252F
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07-14-2023 at 04:20 PM.
07-14-2023 at 04:20 PM.
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Kb switch turns BT on and off. Even when detaching the keyboard, the computer will not go to sleep. It seems to stay in a mode that's in between sleep and wake, where battery drains down to 15-20% overnight. If there are many programs open it will completely drain the battery.
That's a deal killer by itself
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07-15-2023 at 10:34 AM.
07-15-2023 at 10:34 AM.
Quote from dreamwarrior :
Kb switch turns BT on and off. Even when detaching the keyboard, the computer will not go to sleep. It seems to stay in a mode that's in between sleep and wake, where battery drains down to 15-20% overnight. If there are many programs open it will completely drain the battery.

They tout it as a feature to be able to detach keyboard and still use it but it's just one more step to remember and avoid battery drain. Toss around in the bag the keys will get pressed and wake the machine up constantly.

I did go to bestbuy to try it in person, it's a small switch so you just have to remember to turn it off. It's similar in size vs. my Surface pro 7 so I don't think I need to upgrade even though it's like 20% faster. Too small for me to get yet another device
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07-15-2023 at 07:30 PM.
07-15-2023 at 07:30 PM.
Quote from Elon69 :
They tout it as a feature to be able to detach keyboard and still use it but it's just one more step to remember and avoid battery drain. Toss around in the bag the keys will get pressed and wake the machine up constantly.

I did go to bestbuy to try it in person, it's a small switch so you just have to remember to turn it off. It's similar in size vs. my Surface pro 7 so I don't think I need to upgrade even though it's like 20% faster. Too small for me to get yet another device
If you're coming from the Pro 7 it'd likely be a pretty big performance boost, but depends on your usercase.
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