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expiredDr.W posted Feb 12, 2024 05:04 AM
expiredDr.W posted Feb 12, 2024 05:04 AM

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5: 16" FHD+ IPS Touch, i7-1355U, 16GB LPDDR4, 512GB SSD

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B&H Photo Video has Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (82Y1001VUS, Arctic Gray) on sale for $549. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 16" FHD+ (1920x1200, WUXGA+) 16:10, 300-nits, 45% NTSC, TÜV Low Blue Light, Glass, 10-point Multi-touch, 360-degree, Glossy, IPS Display
  • Intel Core i7-1355U, 10C (2P + 8E) / 12T, P-core 1.7 / 5.0GHz, E-core 1.2 / 3.7GHz, 12MB
  • 16GB Soldered LPDDR4x-4266
  • 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EUs)
  • Wi-Fi 6, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.1
  • FHD 1080p with Privacy Shutter
  • Backlit, English (US) Keyboard
  • Pen Upgradable (Purchase Separately)
  • 52.5Whr Battery
  • 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs.)
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), Always On
    • 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
    • 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4® 40Gbps), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x HDMI 1.4b
    • 1x SD card reader
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Power connector

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Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Today Only (February 12th)
  • About this product:
    • Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
  • Additional Note:

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Written by Dr.W
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B&H Photo Video has Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 (82Y1001VUS, Arctic Gray) on sale for $549. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 16" FHD+ (1920x1200, WUXGA+) 16:10, 300-nits, 45% NTSC, TÜV Low Blue Light, Glass, 10-point Multi-touch, 360-degree, Glossy, IPS Display
  • Intel Core i7-1355U, 10C (2P + 8E) / 12T, P-core 1.7 / 5.0GHz, E-core 1.2 / 3.7GHz, 12MB
  • 16GB Soldered LPDDR4x-4266
  • 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe
  • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96 EUs)
  • Wi-Fi 6, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.1
  • FHD 1080p with Privacy Shutter
  • Backlit, English (US) Keyboard
  • Pen Upgradable (Purchase Separately)
  • 52.5Whr Battery
  • 2.1 kg (4.63 lbs.)
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1), Always On
    • 1x USB-A (USB 5Gbps / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
    • 1x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4® 40Gbps), with USB PD 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4
    • 1x HDMI 1.4b
    • 1x SD card reader
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Power connector

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Today Only (February 12th)
  • About this product:
    • Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
  • Additional Note:

Original Post

Written by Dr.W

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Feb 12, 2024 11:59 PM
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LaughinGassFeb 12, 2024 11:59 PM
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Quote from BertS7436 :
********* AVOID THE LENOVO FLEX 5 laptop LIKE THE PLAGUE!!! *************
Best laptop I ever owned .... until it JUST WOULD NOT BOOT AT ALL one morning. One year & 3 WEEKS out of warranty! I replaced the motherboard with a brand new one, $500, and it worked great again... for about 5 months when it DIED AGAIN!!

Each time I called Lenovo Support and was basically told they have NO FIX for the issues, AND cannot explain WHAT the exact issues are causing it to die each time BEYOND REPAIR!!
********* AVOID THIS LAPTOP LIKE THE PLAGUE !!! ******************
Considering each motherboard is unique to the processor family and model, it seems unlikely the issue you had has anything to do with this model (or pretty much any other Flex 5).
Feb 13, 2024 01:23 AM
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AruguraSaladFeb 13, 2024 01:23 AM
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I have this, got it in 2021 from a Amazon deal for $499. It's still working amazingly, maybe better than my work laptop (carbon x1).

I don't flip it over ever though, so I don't know anything about hinge issue.
Compared to my work laptop, it's heavier...
Feb 13, 2024 02:03 AM
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TouhaFeb 13, 2024 02:03 AM
416 Posts
Quote from BertS7436 :
********* AVOID THE LENOVO FLEX 5 laptop LIKE THE PLAGUE!!! *************
Best laptop I ever owned .... until it JUST WOULD NOT BOOT AT ALL one morning. One year & 3 WEEKS out of warranty! I replaced the motherboard with a brand new one, $500, and it worked great again... for about 5 months when it DIED AGAIN!!

Each time I called Lenovo Support and was basically told they have NO FIX for the issues, AND cannot explain WHAT the exact issues are causing it to die each time BEYOND REPAIR!!
********* AVOID THIS LAPTOP LIKE THE PLAGUE !!! ******************
Why did you spend $500 on a $700 laptop? We have been using flex, yoga and ideapads for years .No complaints!
Feb 13, 2024 04:29 AM
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LaughinGassFeb 13, 2024 04:29 AM
1,549 Posts
Quote from lanfunzu :
I have this, got it in 2021 from a Amazon deal for $499. It's still working amazingly, maybe better than my work laptop (carbon x1).

I don't flip it over ever though, so I don't know anything about hinge issue.
Compared to my work laptop, it's heavier...
Does your flux capacitor charge via USB-C?

This processor was released in 2023...
Feb 13, 2024 05:20 AM
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lostintheseaFeb 13, 2024 05:20 AM
657 Posts
Quote from Dr.Wajahat :
I had a yoga (c940) for 2 years and it was an absolute gem of a device. No hinge problem in those 2 years whatsoever.
I had a 730 I got off of a slickdeal in 2019. The hinge was a huge failure point. Light use would have the touch screen fail, and the screen flicker. Heavy use would completely crack the screens through the hinge. It was a common failure in all the x20s,x30s, and the flex 5s. So much so that lenovo is settling a class action soon.

If you have a 730 or the Flex 5 before early 2023 you should look into the class action.
Last edited by lostinthesea February 12, 2024 at 09:27 PM.
Feb 13, 2024 09:47 PM
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RemoncFeb 13, 2024 09:47 PM
877 Posts
Quote from lostinthesea :
I had a 730 I got off of a slickdeal in 2019. The hinge was a huge failure point. Light use would have the touch screen fail, and the screen flicker. Heavy use would completely crack the screens through the hinge. It was a common failure in all the x20s,x30s, and the flex 5s. So much so that lenovo is settling a class action soon.

If you have a 730 or the Flex 5 before early 2023 you should look into the class action.
Is the hinge issue fixed atleast from the 2023 models, which is this one?
Feb 13, 2024 11:05 PM
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lostintheseaFeb 13, 2024 11:05 PM
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Quote from Remonc :
Is the hinge issue fixed atleast from the 2023 models, which is this one?
I don't know enough about lenovo models except when looking into my own issue. This issue supposedly affected several models including those who didn't bother to class action. The class action only covers the models manufactured before 2019 and sold before earl 2023. The final approval for the settlement is actually tomorrow covering these models:

Lenovo Yoga 730 laptop computer machine type 81CT, 81CU, or 81JS, purchased in the United States from January 26, 2018 to April 10, 2023, excluding any laptop computers that were manufactured after June 19, 2019;
Lenovo Flex 5 laptop computer machine type 81CA purchased in the United States from August 14, 2017 to April 10, 2023, excluding any laptop computers that were manufactured after June 19, 2019; or
Lenovo Flex 5 laptop computer machine types 80XB, 80XA, or 81C9, purchased in the United States from March 9, 2017 to April 10, 2023.
Last edited by lostinthesea February 13, 2024 at 03:14 PM.

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