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Best Buy Plus/Total Members: Lenovo Yoga 7i: 14" 2.2K IPS Touch, i7-1355U, 16GB LPDDR5, 512GB SSD $699.99

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$699.99 for Total Tech and Best Buy Plus Members

SPECS:
  • 14" 2.2K/QHD (2240x1400, WQXGA) 16:10, 60Hz, 300-nits, 100% sRGB, Dolby Vision, TÜV Low Blue Light, OGM, 10-point Multi-touch, 360-degree, Glossy, IPS Display
  • Intel Core i7-1355U, 10C (2P + 8E) / 12T, P-core up to 5.0GHz, E-core up to 3.7GHz, 12MB
  • 16GB Soldered LPDDR5-5200
  • 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe
  • Wi-Fi 6E, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.1
  • FHD 1080p + IR with Privacy Shutter
  • Stereo speakers, 2W x2, optimized with Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier (AMP)
  • Pen Upgradable (Purchase Separately)
  • 71Whr Battery
  • 1.55 kg (3.42 lbs.)
  • Model: 82YL0005US
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4)
    • 1x HDMI 1.4b
    • 1x microSD card reader
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)


https://www.bestbuy.com/site/leno...Id=6533958
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$699.99 for Total Tech and Best Buy Plus Members

SPECS:
  • 14" 2.2K/QHD (2240x1400, WQXGA) 16:10, 60Hz, 300-nits, 100% sRGB, Dolby Vision, TÜV Low Blue Light, OGM, 10-point Multi-touch, 360-degree, Glossy, IPS Display
  • Intel Core i7-1355U, 10C (2P + 8E) / 12T, P-core up to 5.0GHz, E-core up to 3.7GHz, 12MB
  • 16GB Soldered LPDDR5-5200
  • 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe
  • Wi-Fi 6E, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.1
  • FHD 1080p + IR with Privacy Shutter
  • Stereo speakers, 2W x2, optimized with Dolby Atmos, Smart Amplifier (AMP)
  • Pen Upgradable (Purchase Separately)
  • 71Whr Battery
  • 1.55 kg (3.42 lbs.)
  • Model: 82YL0005US
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4)
    • 1x HDMI 1.4b
    • 1x microSD card reader
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)


https://www.bestbuy.com/site/leno...Id=6533958

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Feb 14, 2024
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Joined Apr 2013
Feb 14, 2024
BobbyDelatroit
Feb 14, 2024
690 Posts
i5 16gb 512gb is 599
Feb 14, 2024
67 Posts
Joined Nov 2019
Feb 14, 2024
vrtk1200
Feb 14, 2024
67 Posts
Quote from BobbyDelatroit :
i5 16gb 512gb is 599
Basically the same cpu, so better value
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Feb 14, 2024
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Feb 14, 2024
Dr.W
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Feb 14, 2024
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Quote from BobbyDelatroit :
i5 16gb 512gb is 599
Was $549 just a day ago, so not worth posting.
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Feb 15, 2024
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Feb 15, 2024
MagentaCalendar7271
Feb 15, 2024
60 Posts
Any thoughts on this deal? I don't really need the tablet functionality, but the regular laptop specs seem pretty solid.

300 nits is all I'm potentially worried about. Opinions on whether that is fine for indoor use is all over the place. No need for outdoor usage.

This seems nice for portable office-type use.
Feb 15, 2024
287 Posts
Joined Aug 2015
Feb 15, 2024
cclippax
Feb 15, 2024
287 Posts
Quote from MagentaCalendar7271 :
Any thoughts on this deal? I don't really need the tablet functionality, but the regular laptop specs seem pretty solid.

300 nits is all I'm potentially worried about. Opinions on whether that is fine for indoor use is all over the place. No need for outdoor usage.

This seems nice for portable office-type use.
I got 2 of those, and I am not fully satisfied with either.

I really like the screen, the backlit keyboard is great, the Ctrl key is in the right position.

The issues:
1. The first one has hinges that are too loose. When the lid is open and I lift it up or down, it repositions the lid position. It is so bad that when I was working with it on the train, I had to readjust the lid position every 2-3 minutes.
2. The second one has leveling issue. When I put it on the desk, there is a 2 mm gap between one of the pads and the desk. I tried with different desks (and using MacBook on the same desks) and I concluded that the body of my unit is simply a little bit bent.
3. I did not manage to get S3 deep sleep mode working on Linux. Everything else seems to work just fine, except potentially fingerprint reader which I haven't tried.
4. This laptop is somewhat picky about the charger. It works with original charger, but does not work with 65w or 100w apple chargers.
5. I think Lenovo could have made this laptop a bit lighter. Alternatively I think they could have added a second fan to it considering the current weight.
6. The RAM is soldered so you cannot add an extra sodimm.
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Feb 15, 2024
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Feb 15, 2024
MagentaCalendar7271
Feb 15, 2024
60 Posts
Quote from cclippax :
I got 2 of those, and I am not fully satisfied with either.

I really like the screen, the backlit keyboard is great, the Ctrl key is in the right position.

The issues:
1. The first one has hinges that are too loose. When the lid is open and I lift it up or down, it repositions the lid position. It is so bad that when I was working with it on the train, I had to readjust the lid position every 2-3 minutes.
2. The second one has leveling issue. When I put it on the desk, there is a 2 mm gap between one of the pads and the desk. I tried with different desks (and using MacBook on the same desks) and I concluded that the body of my unit is simply a little bit bent.
3. I did not manage to get S3 deep sleep mode working on Linux. Everything else seems to work just fine, except potentially fingerprint reader which I haven't tried.
4. This laptop is somewhat picky about the charger. It works with original charger, but does not work with 65w or 100w apple chargers.
5. I think Lenovo could have made this laptop a bit lighter. Alternatively I think they could have added a second fan to it considering the current weight.
6. The RAM is soldered so you cannot add an extra sodimm.
Yeah, the more I'm reading about this laptop online, the relatively high specs is offset by poor build quality.

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Feb 16, 2024
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Feb 16, 2024
WooHoo2You
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Feb 16, 2024
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Quote from MagentaCalendar7271 :
Any thoughts on this deal? I don't really need the tablet functionality, but the regular laptop specs seem pretty solid.

300 nits is all I'm potentially worried about. Opinions on whether that is fine for indoor use is all over the place. No need for outdoor usage.

This seems nice for portable office-type use.
I have this laptop and my entire front side of my house (against the living room) is south facing with windows floor to ceiling (25' tall). brightness is a non-issue and I use the laptop all day, every day. Colors nice and rich at any brightness. Used outside more than a few times as well.

BTW, nits is a meaningless number (functionally) because no manufacturer tests it the same way. Apples vs oranges vs Russet potatoes. Only way to judge is side by side. Reminds me of the old 5,000,000-to-1 contrasts ratios or "240hz effective refresh rate" some low budget TVs would advertise. Complete marketing BS when the number is not real or directly comparable.

Regarding "poor build quality," mine does not have any of the issues the other user mentioned but I am not saying they haven't experienced them. Just I haven't.
Last edited by WooHoo2You February 19, 2024 at 02:37 PM.

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Feb 18, 2024
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argo436
Feb 18, 2024
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Quote from cclippax :
I got 2 of those, and I am not fully satisfied with either.

I really like the screen, the backlit keyboard is great, the Ctrl key is in the right position.

The issues:
1. The first one has hinges that are too loose. When the lid is open and I lift it up or down, it repositions the lid position. It is so bad that when I was working with it on the train, I had to readjust the lid position every 2-3 minutes.
2. The second one has leveling issue. When I put it on the desk, there is a 2 mm gap between one of the pads and the desk. I tried with different desks (and using MacBook on the same desks) and I concluded that the body of my unit is simply a little bit bent.
3. I did not manage to get S3 deep sleep mode working on Linux. Everything else seems to work just fine, except potentially fingerprint reader which I haven't tried.
4. This laptop is somewhat picky about the charger. It works with original charger, but does not work with 65w or 100w apple chargers.
5. I think Lenovo could have made this laptop a bit lighter. Alternatively I think they could have added a second fan to it considering the current weight.
6. The RAM is soldered so you cannot add an extra sodimm.
I have this laptop, and I honestly think the hinges are a bit too tight and one of the hinges is slightly misaligned by a couple millimeters, but it hasn't been an issue. Otherwise the build quality is pretty good for a laptop I got for 549 (I got the i5 version) The one major gripe I have is battery life. The website promised more than 8 hours but on balanced mode I'm getting around 4, which makes zero sense considering the TDP of the chip is 15W and the fan is pretty loud on performance mode.

Overall I would say it's a good laptop, but the battery life is definitely not up to the level I was hoping.
Feb 20, 2024
287 Posts
Joined Aug 2015
Feb 20, 2024
cclippax
Feb 20, 2024
287 Posts
Quote from aagg436 :
I have this laptop, and I honestly think the hinges are a bit too tight and one of the hinges is slightly misaligned by a couple millimeters, but it hasn't been an issue. Otherwise the build quality is pretty good for a laptop I got for 549 (I got the i5 version) The one major gripe I have is battery life. The website promised more than 8 hours but on balanced mode I'm getting around 4, which makes zero sense considering the TDP of the chip is 15W and the fan is pretty loud on performance mode.

Overall I would say it's a good laptop, but the battery life is definitely not up to the level I was hoping.
That's so weird, I was actually getting just over 8 hours battery life in mixed usage: VScode, video streaming, browsing. I do have to say that the reported remaining battery life number was jumping all over the place, which is yet another reason why I didn't like this laptop.

I ended up returning both of my yoga laptops. I think it is better to get a professional/business grade laptop from eBay for the same price:
Dell Latitude
HP elite book
HP ProBook
Lenovo Thinkpad L13/14

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