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expiredDr.W posted Sep 23, 2024 05:54 PM
expiredDr.W posted Sep 23, 2024 05:54 PM

Micro Center: Lenovo Ideapad 1 14" Laptop: 1080p TN, i3-1215U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD

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$200

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Select Micro Center Stores [store locator] have Lenovo Ideapad 1 14" Laptop (Cloud Grey, 82QC006KUS) on sale for $199.99 valid for In-Store Purchase Only where stock permits.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability for in-store purchase may vary by location.
Specs:
  • 14" Full HD (1920x1080) 16:9 220-nits 45% NTSC Anti-glare TN Display
  • Intel Core i3-1215U 6-Core (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency) / 8 Thread Processor
  • 8GB (1x 8GB) DDR4-3200 RAM (soldered)
  • 256GB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Solid State Drive / SSD
  • Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
  • Windows 11 Home (in S mode)
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.0
  • 720p HD webcam w/ Privacy Shutter
  • Non-backlit Keyboard
  • 3-Cell 42Whr Battery
  • Weight: 3.02-lbs.
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0 Type A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C (supports data transfer only)
    • 1x HDMI 1.4b
    • 1x 3.5mm headphone / microphone combo jack
    • 1x SD card reader
    • 1x Power connector (65W)

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time (while supplies last).
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Dr.W
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Select Micro Center Stores [store locator] have Lenovo Ideapad 1 14" Laptop (Cloud Grey, 82QC006KUS) on sale for $199.99 valid for In-Store Purchase Only where stock permits.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal.
  • Note: Availability for in-store purchase may vary by location.
Specs:
  • 14" Full HD (1920x1080) 16:9 220-nits 45% NTSC Anti-glare TN Display
  • Intel Core i3-1215U 6-Core (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency) / 8 Thread Processor
  • 8GB (1x 8GB) DDR4-3200 RAM (soldered)
  • 256GB M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Solid State Drive / SSD
  • Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
  • Windows 11 Home (in S mode)
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.0
  • 720p HD webcam w/ Privacy Shutter
  • Non-backlit Keyboard
  • 3-Cell 42Whr Battery
  • Weight: 3.02-lbs.
  • 1-Year Limited Warranty
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0 Type A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C (supports data transfer only)
    • 1x HDMI 1.4b
    • 1x 3.5mm headphone / microphone combo jack
    • 1x SD card reader
    • 1x Power connector (65W)

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Offer valid for a limited time (while supplies last).
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Dr.W

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BeigeRoad455
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The full specs for this laptop can be found here: https://psref.lenovo.com/Detail/I...82QC006KUS

This is a pretty good deal at $200, and an obscenely incredible deal at $100 if you're able to get the ymmv $100 off any laptop microcenter coupon as mentioned below. The processor is decent for a low end laptop, and the only huge downside is the abysmal tn screen.

To my knowledge it is still possible to get the microcenter $100 off any laptop coupon as described in this deal: https://slickdeals.net/f/17573511-microcenter-100-off-any-laptop-coupon
You must be a "new customer" (aka. make a new account with a valid mobile phone number) to be eligible for the coupon. I was personally able to replicate it just a few weeks ago, and the latest comment confirms the coupon was still available just two days ago. If the method in the deal post doesn't work for you, the method I personally was able to obtain the $100 coupon with was through the following steps: Connect your phone solely to your mobile network (t-mobile in my case, make sure you aren't connected to wifi). Use chrome with the setting to permit pop-ups and redirects enabled (in the "content" subsection of "site settings", popups are blocked by default in mobile chrome). Open up an incognito tab with the exact url linked in that deal post, give the microcenter website permission to access location, and scroll down the page. If the pop up doesn't appear, or if it gives a different offer besides the "$100 off any laptop", close chrome and try again. It may take several tries for a pop-up to appear, and the $100 off any laptop offer pop-up seems to be rarer than the other offers.

The i3-1215u is a decent low end cpu, it's technically a 6-core processor but only has 2 performance cores, the other four are e-cores. The 12th gen alder lake architecture was a major leap in terms of intel processors, the i3-1215u has performance in a similar tier to the 11th gen i7-1165g7. For general purpose use (web browsing, basic office productivity, etc.) it should be sufficient, and vastly exceeds the "celeron" or "athlon" processors you'll usually see at this price tier.

The screen in this laptop is downright awful. Being tn means viewing angles are abysmal, the brightness of 220nits is even lower than the standard low end 250nits you'll see in budget laptops, and gamut coverage of 45%ntsc (~62% srgb) means colors will appear dull and washed out. The only saving grace is this laptop's price, at $200 the screen is only a major demerit, not an instant dealbreaker.

Having 8gb of soldered ddr4 3200 ram with an additional sodimm slot is good for this price range, being able to upgrade to 16gb in the future is a major plus. The 256gb gen 4 ssd is also good for the price, since at $200 you're still at the range that a**hole manufacturers will try to pawn off emmc e-waste storage onto customers. This laptop has a single m.2 2280 gen4 x4 slot occupied by the 256gb ssd. The other miscellaneous specs and ports of this laptop are decent for a budget laptop, and excellent for $200.

This laptop comes with windows in "s" mode by default, you can switch out of s mode for free by following the steps on this page: https://support.microsoft.com/en-...Windows_11

Overall, this laptop would be an incredible deal at $200 if the screen wasn't so terrible, but for those for whom the screen isn't a dealbreaker, this laptop at $200 still reaches the level of a pretty good deal. If you're able to get the $100 off laptop coupon as mentioned above, this laptop is an absurdly good deal at $100.
killerkoala5590
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For comparison, this processor is 50% faster than a i5-6400, a desktop processor that is still running today in way too many builds 😂… this is like a Restomod Model T.
NervousKite7247
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Yeah this is even cheaper than the asus vivobook deal bestbuy has every few weeks. The plus on this is 256gb vs the 128gb on the asus vivobook. I think 256gb is sufficient for basic use without having to drop another 30$ to upgrade storage.

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Sep 29, 2024 07:48 AM
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hulksweiderSep 29, 2024 07:48 AM
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I would rather get a refurb from Dell for around this price with 16GB Ram and a CPU that can run Windows 11 - and I did.

Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 Touch
Product ID: dell-latitude-7400-2-in-1-touch-000003
Serial Number: D7KQM33
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 2-In-1, 1x Intel Core i7 Quad (i7-8665U) 1.90 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, No Optical, Intel Integrated Graphics, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 10 Professional
Status: Shipped

1 x $449.00
Subtotal $449.00
Shipping & Handling $14.99
Promo Codes
50% off 7400 Laptops (DELL7400LAPTOP, - $239.49)
Promo Code Discount - $224.50
Shipping Discount - $14.99
Tax $14.87
Total $239.37

This was over 1 year ago - you might get better hardware now.
Last edited by hulksweider September 29, 2024 at 11:34 AM.
Sep 29, 2024 11:59 AM
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sales14000Sep 29, 2024 11:59 AM
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Overall, great laptop for $100 bucks. Thanks OP!
Sep 29, 2024 03:31 PM
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tds1Sep 29, 2024 03:31 PM
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Quote from hulksweider :
I would rather get a refurb from Dell for around this price with 16GB Ram and a CPU that can run Windows 11 - and I did.
What Dell model did you get and what was the price? Thanks!
Sep 29, 2024 04:28 PM
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mike_kvSep 29, 2024 04:28 PM
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If i purchase a laptop with $100 coupon , return the laptop and buy a newer one, can we use the same previously used coupon?
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iCEifer
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Sep 29, 2024 04:28 PM
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Anyone who bought this can you check if the UEFI/BIOS allows setting of a hard drive password? Need that feature for a specific use. Thanks.
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Sep 29, 2024 04:29 PM
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iCEifer
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Sep 29, 2024 04:29 PM
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Quote from mike_kv :
If i purchase a laptop with $100 coupon , return the laptop and buy a newer one, can we use the same previously used coupon?
Good question but I doubt it since they scan that coupon code and it's listed as single use. Manager could probably override
Sep 29, 2024 04:42 PM
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mike_kvSep 29, 2024 04:42 PM
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Quote from DRE :
Use the $15 off $30 coupon on a separate purchase to get this 16gb ram at MicroCenter and you'll be running 24gb once installed.

SKU: 437434

PATRIOTME 16GB DDR4 3200 SODIMM

$30.99 - $15 coupon = $15.99 + tax.
pls suggest if you this laptop in teh deal can accept this additional RAM ( slots available?)

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Sep 29, 2024 06:35 PM
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hulksweiderSep 29, 2024 06:35 PM
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Quote from tds1 :
What Dell model did you get and what was the price? Thanks!
Refer to my original post - I was not able to paste the information in the response box.
Sep 29, 2024 07:53 PM
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p_goodsalesSep 29, 2024 07:53 PM
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If anyone got a $100 off coupon that you don't need, can you please DM me? I am only getting 15 off 30 coupon
Sep 29, 2024 07:54 PM
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p_goodsalesSep 29, 2024 07:54 PM
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Quote from mrezee :
Picked one up at Richardson, TX today. Got the $100 off coupon from the deal linked in an earlier comment. Total was $107 and change after tax.

I had tried endlessly last night to get the coupon on my phone and work computer. Never came up. Tried on my home computer and got a $50 one almost instantly. Maybe 15 or so tabs later and I finally got the $100 one. Didn't even have to disable ublock or enable location. So for those having trouble, maybe try on a different device.

When it pops up, all you have to do is type in your first and last name, email address, and phone number. It'll text a link to the coupon to your phone. No issues using it at pickup.
Hello, I'm in Dallas as well and want to buy this laptop but unable to get $100 off coupon. Getting only 15 off 30. If you have 100 off coupon, can you DM me? Thank you.
Sep 29, 2024 08:19 PM
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Chris13002Sep 29, 2024 08:19 PM
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I just picked up 3 of these laptops from Rockville MD Microcenter today for $100 each (with friends) Sunday 9/29

-I couldn't get any of the $100 off laptop deals on any of my Windows computers. Noting that it stores the cached information if you logged into Microcenter previously. I even tried my Android phone and iPad and even a remote computer but would only get the $15 off a $30 or more purchase. I then asked my girlfriend to try the link on her iPhone, and it didn't work right away, but when she clicked on a laptop, voilà it popped up with the $100 off any laptop code, and we ensured we used a new email and new phone # to generate the bar code. My other friend used his Macbook Pro and the link worked by doing something similar and got his girlfriend to generate the third code.
-I went into the store knowing that this is one item per household, so you just need to make sure you have 3 different ID's with 3 different addresses.
-I also upgraded the laptop with a 16GB module, which brought the total RAM to 24GB (23.7GB usable)
https://www.microcenter.com/produ...M1A3200C22
-Windows S mode is a pain, and you cannot bypass the Microsoft online account login (Shift + F10 does not work) - so I created a new account.
-It took about 30 minutes to start up with all the Windows update.
-Confirmed the USB-C port is data only. An external USB-C monitor does NOT work (no DP-ALT mode) and an external charger (Anker 65 watt) will not charge the laptop through this port.
-Overall the laptop seems good, and sure the screen sucks compared to fancy phones and other screens out there. Just change the stock display settings from 150% scaling to 100% scaling and it will be completely useable.


Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for posting this!
Last edited by Chris13002 September 29, 2024 at 06:51 PM.
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Sep 29, 2024 08:26 PM
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seffersSep 29, 2024 08:26 PM
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Just got it. Dallas store. Was trying for 15 minutes. Then I turned on my VPN (ipvanish) switched to NY location then got it on my first try. Using chrome, NO incognito mode, Windows 8.
Sep 29, 2024 10:04 PM
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mrbigaxeSep 29, 2024 10:04 PM
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I have an Ideapad now and I suggest getting something built a bit better if you can. If this is all you can afford and you can baby it, then maybe. But these things are not very tough. The plastic on mine is cracked in several places.
Sep 29, 2024 11:13 PM
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nhrl123Sep 29, 2024 11:13 PM
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Quote from p_goodsales :
If anyone got a $100 off coupon that you don't need, can you please DM me? I am only getting 15 off 30 coupon
Try to use Opera browser

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scott31337Sep 30, 2024 12:04 AM
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Quote from theredspecial :
Has anyone been able to get into the advanced/hidden BIOS? I'm not sure if it has one but everything I try that I've found online doesn't work.
Probably like my Lenovo - have to use SREP.

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