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expiredSuryasis posted Feb 15, 2024 07:10 PM

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expiredSuryasis posted Feb 15, 2024 07:10 PM

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 2-in-1: 14" FHD+ IPS Touch, i3-1215U, 8GB DDR4, 256GB Gen4 SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Win11H @ $299 + F/S

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Link: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lenovo...2542512382

Spec (82R7003WUS)

Windows 11 Home in S Mode
14" 1920x1200 300-nits 60Hz IPS Touch Display, 45% NTSC
Core i3-1215U (2P+6E)/8T 1.2 GHz (4.4 GHz Turbo, 10MB Cache)
8GB Dual Channel LPDDR4X 4266 memory (Fully Soldered)
256GB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD (Supports 2280)
Non-Backlit Keyboard
720p Webcam /w Privacy Shutter
2x 2W Speakers with Dolby Audio
Fingerprint Reader
Wi-Fi 5 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.1
Ports:
- 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (1 Always On)
- 1x USB-C USB4/Thunderbolt 40 Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4a, Power Delivery 3.0)
- 1x SD card Reader
- 1x HDMI 1.4a
- 1x Audio Combo Jack
- 1x Power Connector
52.5 WHr battery
3.42 lbs

Link: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lenovo...2542512382

Spec (82R7003WUS)

Windows 11 Home in S Mode
14" 1920x1200 300-nits 60Hz IPS Touch Display, 45% NTSC
Core i3-1215U (2P+6E)/8T 1.2 GHz (4.4 GHz Turbo, 10MB Cache)
8GB Dual Channel LPDDR4X 4266 memory (Fully Soldered)
256GB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen 4x4 NVMe SSD (Supports 2280)
Non-Backlit Keyboard
720p Webcam /w Privacy Shutter
2x 2W Speakers with Dolby Audio
Fingerprint Reader
Wi-Fi 5 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.1
Ports:
- 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (1 Always On)
- 1x USB-C USB4/Thunderbolt 40 Gbps (DisplayPort 1.4a, Power Delivery 3.0)
- 1x SD card Reader
- 1x HDMI 1.4a
- 1x Audio Combo Jack
- 1x Power Connector
52.5 WHr battery
3.42 lbs

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SensibleStar7876

Feb 16, 2024 01:38 PM

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SensibleStar7876Feb 16, 2024 01:38 PM

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Quote from Moscar80

I'm typing this message on this exact laptop at the moment. I have an additional 15.6 inch external monitor connected via the thunderbolt cable. Within that screen I'm running Edgeprox software (motivewave Java based stock trading software and a slimmed down analysis setup but still a full volume profile with tick data), 7 edge tabs, 1 of which is a live stream on Youtube. I cannot believe that this thing runs it without any major issues....I have over laptops and pc's that run the same during the day and I thought I7's with 32+GB ram was the bare minimum. This little thing is worth every penny. I'm at 84% CPU and 91% memory...but not a stutter.

About 6 months ago I bought the same model with 1315u for 199.00 refurbished. It came from lenovo and was brand new. My daughter uses it for college and has no issue with the processor or 8gb ram.

PC9394

Feb 16, 2024 02:42 PM

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PC9394Feb 16, 2024 02:42 PM

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Quote from nevergoodenough

This laptop is 3 years old already

250 nits max brightness, that's horrible

Firstly, Core i3-1215U was officially launched in Q1'2022 and this laptop was announced by Lenovo in Mar 2022. So, 2 years at max.
Secondly, this has a 300nits IPS panel.

SlickGuide8482

Feb 16, 2024 04:10 PM

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SlickGuide8482Feb 16, 2024 04:10 PM

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This is a great laptop for basic usage such as web browsing and watching YouTube videos. I was using Adobe acrobat to edit some pdf documents, and the laptop froze in the middle.

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Feb 16, 2024 04:14 PM

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Quote from nevergoodenough

This laptop is 3 years old already

250 nits max brightness, that's horrible

Are you trolling by any chance?

PC9394

Feb 16, 2024 05:12 PM

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PC9394Feb 16, 2024 05:12 PM

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Quote from SlickGuide8482

This is a great laptop for basic usage such as web browsing and watching YouTube videos. I was using Adobe acrobat to edit some pdf documents, and the laptop froze in the middle.

Same here. But only having such problem in Acrobat so far. I don't understand why.

ladol

Feb 16, 2024 06:41 PM

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ladolFeb 16, 2024 06:41 PM

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with Thunderbolt Power Delivery, can I charge this laptop, even though there is a separate power port?

PC9394

Feb 17, 2024 12:12 AM

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PC9394Feb 17, 2024 12:12 AM

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Quote from ladol

with Thunderbolt Power Delivery, can I charge this laptop, even though there is a separate power port?

YES, 100% as long as the USB-C port is functioning properly. That's what I am doing with it now.

superslickz

Feb 17, 2024 12:22 AM

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superslickzFeb 17, 2024 12:22 AM

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Quote from Ryxmd

Non-expendable memory. Fully soldered.

https://psref.lenovo.com/Detail/I...82R7003WUS

It's non-expandable memory. At $300, the memory and the laptop may be considered expendable lol.

Cheapcheap-C.C.

Feb 17, 2024 12:42 AM

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Cheapcheap-C.C.Feb 17, 2024 12:42 AM

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Quote from Suryasis

This is better.

How long will it continue to get updates can't seem to find anything

Last edited by Cheapcheap-C.C. February 16, 2024 at 05:50 PM.

PC9394

Feb 17, 2024 04:05 AM

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PC9394Feb 17, 2024 04:05 AM

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Quote from Cheapcheap-C.C.

Can anyone who is more intelligent than me tell me if this is better than this one at best buy it goes on sale regularly for around 300
ASUS 14" 2-in-1 Chromebook Plus Laptop - AMD Ryzen 3 7320C - 8GB Memory - 128GB SSD - Ponder Blue
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/...Id=6553121 [bestbuy.com]

It very much depends on your use cases. But in general, this Core i3-1215U windows laptop is better.

Chrome OS is a different environment, which is more cloud-based and reliant on internet connection. Some users are not get used to that and the user interface, and simetimes might find it limiting in some use cases and support (vs traditional windows environment) such as software application and connection to peripheral devices.
(This was one of the reasons why I switched from a cheap Ideapad 3 touchscreen CB to this as daily personal device (for daily office tasks, zoom, web-browsing, Roblox, streaming) last year.)
This Lenovo 2-in-1 is not thin and light at 3.42lbs. But the ASUS is even heavier at 4.08lbs, which is too heavy for a 14".
Intel Core i3-1215U is a very capable 12th Gen CPU offering more horsepower than that of AMD R3-7320C (7320C is a chromebook variant of lower-powered 7320U from AMD)
8GB RAM in Windows may be limiting, but for tasks you would be doing a R3-7320C/8GB Chromebook, there should NOT be a critical problem in a Windows laptop.
This has a larger 256GB SSD
Chromebook generally offers longer battery life than Windows laptop
The ASUS CB has backlit keyboard

Quote from Cheapcheap-C.C.

How long will it continue to get updates can't seem to find anything

There is no such Auto-Update Expiration (AUE) in Windows PC.

Last edited by PC9394 February 16, 2024 at 10:33 PM.

Cheapcheap-C.C.

Feb 17, 2024 01:26 PM

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Cheapcheap-C.C.Feb 17, 2024 01:26 PM

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Quote from PC9394

It very much depends on your use cases. But in general, this Core i3-1215U windows laptop is better.

Chrome OS is a different environment, which is more cloud-based and reliant on internet connection. Some users are not get used to that and the user interface, and simetimes might find it limiting in some use cases and support (vs traditional windows environment) such as software application and connection to peripheral devices.
(This was one of the reasons why I switched from a cheap Ideapad 3 touchscreen CB to this as daily personal device (for daily office tasks, zoom, web-browsing, Roblox, streaming) last year.)
This Lenovo 2-in-1 is not thin and light at 3.42lbs. But the ASUS is even heavier at 4.08lbs, which is too heavy for a 14".
Intel Core i3-1215U is a very capable 12th Gen CPU offering more horsepower than that of AMD R3-7320C (7320C is a chromebook variant of lower-powered 7320U from AMD)
8GB RAM in Windows may be limiting, but for tasks you would be doing a R3-7320C/8GB Chromebook, there should NOT be a critical9 problem in a Windows laptop.
This has a larger 256GB SSD
Chromebook generally offers longer battery life than Windows laptop
The ASUS CB has backlit keyboard

There is no such Auto-Update Expiration (AUE) in Windows PC.

Ok I guess what I really need to ask is user friendly a first grader and 3rd grader will be using for homeschool in the next school year. BTW thanks for all the info

Last edited by Cheapcheap-C.C. February 17, 2024 at 06:33 AM.

PC9394

Feb 17, 2024 03:34 PM

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PC9394Feb 17, 2024 03:34 PM

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Quote from Cheapcheap-C.C.

Ok I guess what I really need to ask is user friendly a first grader and 3rd grader will be using for homeschool in the next school year. BTW thanks for all the info

Both are good enough for homeschool. (again, I would take this Lenovo)

However, for kids like 1st grader or 3rd grader, just a friendly reminder to think again if you really need a 2-in-1 flex/flip design, which usually has higer chance of problem/weakness with the hinges. It might be an issue for uses by young kids.
There are some traditional design laptops with touchscreen, which may provide better durabilty and longivity.

Last edited by PC9394 February 17, 2024 at 09:25 PM.

rendezvous11

Feb 17, 2024 06:27 PM

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rendezvous11Feb 17, 2024 06:27 PM

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This one or Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 14"FHD Laptop, Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Windows 11, Platinum Grey, 81X700FVUS https://www.walmart.com/ip/1812365794 ?

PC9394

Feb 17, 2024 06:58 PM

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PC9394Feb 17, 2024 06:58 PM

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Quote from rendezvous11

This one or Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 14"FHD Laptop, Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Windows 11, Platinum Grey, 81X700FVUS https://www.walmart.com/ip/1812365794 ?

No good.
1. 3rd party seller
2. 220nits TN panel

There are better alternatives at similar price if u don't like the non-upgradable memory of this Lenovo Flex

youngercool

Feb 18, 2024 06:20 AM

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youngercoolFeb 18, 2024 06:20 AM

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this or refurb latitude?

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Product Description:	Versatile 14? 2-in-1 laptop that you can use in four different waysMultitask seamlessly with cutting-edge Intel Core processing��Ample super quick memory& storage plus a fast-charging batteryEnjoy lightning-quick Intel Thunderbolt 4.0& PCIe SSD storage technologyUltraportable and durable with a choice of brilliant OLED displays.
Product SKU:	2542512382
UPC:	196380285691

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 14 2-in-1: 14" FHD+ IPS Touch, i3-1215U, 8GB DDR4, 256GB Gen4 SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Win11H @ $299 + F/S

$299

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