Product ref, parts, and manual [lenovo.com] (with detailed model specs).
Display:
15.6" FHD (1920x1080) Multi-touch IPS; 300nits; Anti-glare; 16:9
Contrast 800:1; 45% NTSC; Viewing angles 85°/85°/85°/85°
Notes:
- dual-channel memory required for Iris Xe graphics (so buy an extra 8gb or 16gb stick (3200MHz DDR4 SODIMM) -- Lenovo stock brands are Samsung, Hynix, Micron, and Ramaxel, but any major brand should be compatible).
- People report this model has the 45Wh battery + one M.2 NVMe slot, so no 2.5" SATA slot.
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Check out previous thread as people got their orders and are saying what this model is like. They note only one NVMe slot and a not-great touchpad.
(Based on reviews I've seen other laptops in this price range -- the Acer Aspire 3 and Dell Latitude 15 -- they seem to suggest the Ideapad 3i touchpad and keyboard will be above par compared to similar budget models? Frame too. Sample model comparison review on NotebookCheck [notebookcheck.net].)
Note on Lenovo refurb store there's also the 82RKX011US for $278 [ebay.com], which is the same except has a non-touch VA screen -- AVOID!
I don't know if the Ideapad 5 is significantly better, but a few optiions on that have floated around on the previous thread if you'd rather try to find that in stock. (The 82SFX016US for $274 [ebay.com] I'd been tracking is non-touch and apparently only the one soldered RAM slot.)
Shipping: Free [standard]
Tax: $17.XX
Order total: $300.XX
"You should get it by Feb 3."
Solid deal. Thx OP, was waiting for this to come back in stock.
No other better choice for a sub $300 with decent CPU + upgradable RAM + backlit keyboard + full function USB-C + IPS touchscreen
Though I hope that this was a smaller 14" for portability
You will need to pop in a 8GB stick to activate dual channel memory for Iris Xe graphic or otherwise it will function as UHD graphic
Best deals I could find on 8gb 3200MHz in known brands are:
Samsung store new via Amazon [amazon.com] $18 (possible 6% coupon)
Samsung open-box [ebay.com] $15
Micron open-box [ebay.com] $13.50
For 16gb on ebay the lowest are in the $30 range: e.g. new Crucial [ebay.com] (sus?) or used Hynix [ebay.com].
The Lenovo 3 ram could be any of what's listed on the parts page [lenovo.com], I suppose.
ETA: want a backlit keyboard and the laptop must use powered usb-c. Currently have a work laptop with multi monitor setup and hub and it be much easier to swap a single usb-c cable to use all monitors and keyboard/mouse on the hub over switching all the inputs out.
ETA: want a backlit keyboard and the laptop must use powered usb-c. Currently have a work laptop with multi monitor setup and hub and it be much easier to swap a single usb-c cable to use all monitors and keyboard/mouse on the hub over switching all the inputs out.
only 90 days warranty
greater portability with a smaller 14" display
8GB more RAM but no upgradability
larger SSD
Lenovo:
2 years Allstate warranty
touchscreen
less RAM but greater flexibility for upgrade
brand wise, Lenovo > Acer. The touchscreen alone may well worth the $50 difference for many users
I would take this Lenovo unless 15.6" is too large/heavy to carry around. Anyway, this is now dead, and need to wait for restock (if any)
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At this price range most people won't upgrade past 16gb RAM, and a touchscreen is of questionable utility on a classic laptop design (and I still question the utility a 2-in-1 that's more laptop form than tablet -- the use case is otherwise too different).
For me I use a numpad too much and a 14" 16:9 seems too small anyway for my use, but even then I'm still a bit tempted to cancel my Lenovo order for this Acer. Warranty would not be a major concern for me -- most no-name refurbs last me quite a long time unless the battery nukes.
At this price range most people won't upgrade past 16gb RAM, and a touchscreen is of questionable utility on a classic laptop design (and I still question the utility a 2-in-1 that's more laptop form than tablet -- the use case is otherwise too different).
For me I use a numpad too much and a 14" 16:9 seems too small anyway for my use, but even then I'm still a bit tempted to cancel my Lenovo order for this Acer. Warranty would not be a major concern for me -- most no-name refurbs last me quite a long time unless the battery nukes.
Also just realized that the Acer has 100% sRGB, which is superior to the Lenovo.
But personally, I am bit concerned about the short warranty coverage with Acer.
Here's a summary of your refund. You should receive it in 3-5 business days.
At this price range most people won't upgrade past 16gb RAM, and a touchscreen is of questionable utility on a classic laptop design (and I still question the utility a 2-in-1 that's more laptop form than tablet -- the use case is otherwise too different).
For me I use a numpad too much and a 14" 16:9 seems too small anyway for my use, but even then I'm still a bit tempted to cancel my Lenovo order for this Acer. Warranty would not be a major concern for me -- most no-name refurbs last me quite a long time unless the battery nukes.
Goddammit, I ordered pretty much as soon as it went live too. Anybody else getting cancellations? Also, if it was OOS when I ordered, it shouldn't have take over 24 hours to get back to me. Not sure if I should RTS the RAM I ordered and just get something else.
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