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Apr 26, 2024 7:04 PM

Lenovo Chromebook (Refurb): 16" 2560x1600 120Hz, i3-1215U, 8GB RAM, 128GB eMMC

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BuyRefurbishedUS via eBay has Lenovo Ideapad Chromebook (Certified Refurbished, 82V80009UX) on sale for $172.89 -> now $181.99 (discount applies in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Includes a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
Specs:
  • 16" 2560x1600 2.5K 120Hz IPS Display, 300 nits, 100% sRGB
  • Intel i3-1215U 6-Core (2P+4E) / 8-Thread Processor
  • 8GB LPDDR4x 4266MHz Memory (Soldered)
  • 128GB eMMC 5.1 Storage
  • 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard, FHD 1080p Webcam
  • Wi-Fi 6E, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.3
  • ChromeOS
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPortâ„¢ 1.4)
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x microSD card reader
  • 71Whr Battery

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplied last.
    • This offer is $27.30 less than the recent Frontpage Deal.
  • Condition Notes:
    • The item is in pristine, like-new condition. It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications. The item will be in new packaging with original or new accessories. See the seller's listing for full details
  • Seller buyrefurbished has a 98% Positive feedback rating w/ over 119,000 items sold

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Written by Dr.W
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BuyRefurbishedUS via eBay has Lenovo Ideapad Chromebook (Certified Refurbished, 82V80009UX) on sale for $172.89 -> now $181.99 (discount applies in cart). Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member Dr.Wajahat for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Includes a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
Specs:
  • 16" 2560x1600 2.5K 120Hz IPS Display, 300 nits, 100% sRGB
  • Intel i3-1215U 6-Core (2P+4E) / 8-Thread Processor
  • 8GB LPDDR4x 4266MHz Memory (Soldered)
  • 128GB eMMC 5.1 Storage
  • 4-Zone RGB Backlit Keyboard, FHD 1080p Webcam
  • Wi-Fi 6E, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.3
  • ChromeOS
  • Ports:
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPortâ„¢ 1.4)
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x microSD card reader
  • 71Whr Battery

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplied last.
    • This offer is $27.30 less than the recent Frontpage Deal.
  • Condition Notes:
    • The item is in pristine, like-new condition. It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications. The item will be in new packaging with original or new accessories. See the seller's listing for full details
  • Seller buyrefurbished has a 98% Positive feedback rating w/ over 119,000 items sold

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xer0_
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reading can be difficult sometimes
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zackboll
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Great post, for those that are planning to upgrade the NVME drive and don't want to purchase a Suzy Q cable, you can also just unplug the battery while you have the cover off. With the battery unplugged, the Google CR50 chip will be disabled and you will be able to use mrchromebox firmware utility scripts to reflash the device.
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ImaPuppy
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The screen alone is worth like $100. Great deal.
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Apr 26, 2024 9:58 PM
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DraconianMeasuresApr 26, 2024 9:58 PM
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I can't believe nobody's made a mod that allows you to install Linux on these things yet...
Apr 26, 2024 10:07 PM
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waehrikApr 26, 2024 10:07 PM
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Quote from DraconianMeasures View quoted comment :
I can't believe nobody's made a mod that allows you to install Linux on these things yet...
It's a locked-in encrypted bootloader, so unless they let you in or you can mod the BIOS physically or by overriding the chip with a programmer there's not a whole lot to do there unfortunately
Apr 26, 2024 10:16 PM
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xer0_Apr 26, 2024 10:16 PM
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Quote from to.sandip View quoted comment :
Dude.. 20 years using Chromebook? Chromebook came out in 2011.. i.e. 13 years at max.
reading can be difficult sometimes
Apr 26, 2024 10:18 PM
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lalab0yApr 26, 2024 10:18 PM
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Old chromebook just stopped getting updates. Anyone know how long this model is supported for and how to look it up?
Apr 26, 2024 10:24 PM
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BigB89Apr 26, 2024 10:24 PM
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Is there a code. It is coming out 182 to me + tax in CA
Apr 26, 2024 10:28 PM
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zackbollApr 26, 2024 10:28 PM
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Quote from waehrik View quoted comment :
It's a locked-in encrypted bootloader, so unless they let you in or you can mod the BIOS physically or by overriding the chip with a programmer there's not a whole lot to do there unfortunately
I reflashed mine fairly easily last week, booting Debian 12 now. Do some reading on mrchromebox.tech. I used Suzy Q cable to unlock write protection in spi flash chip, but you can also do it fairly easily by just putting Chromebook into developer mode and then boot with battery unplugged from motherboard.
Last edited by zackboll April 26, 2024 at 03:48 PM.
Apr 26, 2024 10:32 PM
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zackbollApr 26, 2024 10:32 PM
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Quote from zackboll View quoted comment :
I reflashed mine fairly easily last week, booting Debian 12 now. Do some reading on mrchromebook.tech. I used Suzy Q cable to unlock write protection in spi flash chip, but you can also do it fairly easily by just putting Chromebook into developer mode and then boot with battery unplugged from motherboard.
I also overwrote bootloader with full open source UEFI, so can dual boot windows and Linux, but if you just want to dual boot Linux and Chrome OS, the current firmware supports that after you disable write protect.

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Apr 26, 2024 10:44 PM
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zackbollApr 26, 2024 10:44 PM
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https://mrchromebox.tech/#bootmodes
Apr 26, 2024 10:56 PM
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ibuythingshereApr 26, 2024 10:56 PM
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i also see it on amazon for $199 with 5% off then if you use an amazon card you get another 5% off.. so kinda the same thing?
Apr 26, 2024 11:05 PM
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zackbollApr 26, 2024 11:05 PM
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Ok, I couldn't help myself, I bought a 2nd one since I liked the one I bought for $200 last week so much. The reason I like this Chromebook so much is the keyboard and the screen, upgrading from an Acer Chromebook with a terrible keyboard.

For those interested, this is the NVME drive I used after wiping Chrome OS from the device.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CST8N...ct_details
Apr 26, 2024 11:05 PM
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ibuythingshereApr 26, 2024 11:05 PM
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is the storage upgradeable for this? even if you can dualboot to windows.. with 128gb emmc not sure if its even worth doing
Apr 26, 2024 11:07 PM
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zackbollApr 26, 2024 11:07 PM
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Quote from ibuythingshere View quoted comment :
is the storage upgradeable for this? even if you can dualboot to windows.. with 128gb emmc not sure if its even worth doing
I think you can find 2 TB drive in 2242 format, I just bought a 512 GB one for $40 since I didn't want to spend almost as much money as the Chromebook cost.
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Quote from waehrik View quoted comment :
Only if they come with an unlocked/unlockable bootloader. Most don't unfortunately. I have had no luck installing Windows on a Lenovo 11E v3 for the same reason.
Quote from Kryspie View quoted comment :
Same with Linux? It'd be a deal breaker for me as I'd love to see Linux on this machine (err...the linux that's not android....)
Quote from waehrik View quoted comment :
Linux apps will work with the built in enabler but not a full Linux GUI without the same bootloader unlock
Quote from DraconianMeasures View quoted comment :
I can't believe nobody's made a mod that allows you to install Linux on these things yet...
Quote from waehrik View quoted comment :
It's a locked-in encrypted bootloader, so unless they let you in or you can mod the BIOS physically or by overriding the chip with a programmer there's not a whole lot to do there unfortunately
Quote from ibuythingshere View quoted comment :
is the storage upgradeable for this? even if you can dualboot to windows.. with 128gb emmc not sure if its even worth doing
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Quote from energyx View quoted comment :
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Great post, for those that are planning to upgrade the NVME drive and don't want to purchase a Suzy Q cable, you can also just unplug the battery while you have the cover off. With the battery unplugged, the Google CR50 chip will be disabled and you will be able to use mrchromebox firmware utility scripts to reflash the device.
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In for 1 thanks commenters for the info!

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