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expired Posted by Dr.W • Dec 8, 2024

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (Cert. Refurb): 15.6" FHD TN, i3-1215U, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD $192.09

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Certified Refurbished sold by Lenovo via eBay

"2-year warranty: This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate."

SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 220-nits, 45%NTSC, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, TN Display
  • Intel Core i3-1215U, 6C (2P + 4E) / 8T, P-core 1.2 / 4.4GHz, E-core 0.9 / 3.3GHz, 10MB
  • 8GB (1x 8GB Soldered + 1x SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200MHz
  • 256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen3 TLC
  • Windows 11 Home in S mode 64
  • HD 720p with Privacy Shutter
  • Non-backlit, English Keyboard
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • 3 Cell Li-Polymer 42 Wh Battery
  • 1.63 kg (3.59 lbs.)
  • Model: 82QDX012US
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer only)
    • 1x HDMI 1.4b
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Card reader
    • 1x Power connector

https://www.ebay.com/itm/176637322991
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Certified Refurbished sold by Lenovo via eBay

"2-year warranty: This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate."

SPECS:
  • 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) 16:9, 220-nits, 45%NTSC, Anti-Glare, Non-Touch, TN Display
  • Intel Core i3-1215U, 6C (2P + 4E) / 8T, P-core 1.2 / 4.4GHz, E-core 0.9 / 3.3GHz, 10MB
  • 8GB (1x 8GB Soldered + 1x SO-DIMM) DDR4-3200MHz
  • 256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen3 TLC
  • Windows 11 Home in S mode 64
  • HD 720p with Privacy Shutter
  • Non-backlit, English Keyboard
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • 3 Cell Li-Polymer 42 Wh Battery
  • 1.63 kg (3.59 lbs.)
  • Model: 82QDX012US
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer only)
    • 1x HDMI 1.4b
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Card reader
    • 1x Power connector

https://www.ebay.com/itm/176637322991

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Dec 9, 2024
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ibm650
Dec 9, 2024
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TN display is crap.
Dec 9, 2024
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Dec 9, 2024
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dkd711
Dec 9, 2024
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Quote from Luigis3rdcousin :
I'm pretty sure you could find a better quality laptop with an IPS screen on eBay for the same price or less. Dell latitude, HP Elitebook for example

Link some then.
Dec 9, 2024
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BGRT
Dec 9, 2024
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Quote from dkd711 :
Link some then.
He meant better built laptops. CPU won't be as new with a refurb business laptop but most people won't feel the difference. When that cheap IdeaPad chassis cracks or a hinge breaks, you'll definitely feel it. Plus you're looking at that nasty TN screen until it breaks. You'll also be typing on a squishy and flexible keyboard.

If it breaks, most of the time, the replacement components are difficult to find, especially if the broken thing is on the chassis.

Consider that for daily tasks, a 7 year old 8th gen Core i5 is still very much usable in 2024 with enough RAM to go with it, the longevity of the chassis, the quality of the screen, upgradability and repairability is what's going determine when the laptop needs replacement.

You can look at used ThinkPad T14/T16 Gen 2s and Latitude 7420s on eBay for this price range. I literally tried to link some listings but got mod-warned for the links lol. But you can easily find some yourself. Basically, if you're on a budget, refurb business laptops are a better bet for most people than new e-waste.
Last edited by BGRT December 8, 2024 at 10:09 PM.
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dkd711
Dec 9, 2024
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Quote from BGRT :
He meant better built laptops. CPU won't be as new with a refurb business laptop but most people won't feel the difference. When that cheap IdeaPad chassis cracks or a hinge breaks, you'll definitely feel it. Plus you're looking at that nasty TN screen until it breaks. You'll also be typing on a squishy and flexible keyboard.

If it breaks, most of the time, the replacement components are difficult to find, especially if the broken thing is on the chassis.

Consider that for daily tasks, a 7 year old 8th gen Core i5 is still very much usable in 2024 with enough RAM to go with it, the longevity of the chassis, the quality of the screen, upgradability and repairability is what's going determine when the laptop needs replacement.

You can look at used ThinkPad T14/T16 Gen 2s and Latitude 7420s on eBay for this price range. I literally tried to link some listings but got mod-warned for the links lol. But you can easily find some yourself. Basically, if you're on a budget, refurb business laptops are a better bet for most people than new e-waste.


TY for this, Mods removing links they don't make $ off, it's a shame how it's become here.
Dec 9, 2024
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BrightMice133
Dec 9, 2024
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Bought the same one for 250 at bestbuy with a 300nits ips display the other week
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Quote from dkd711 :
TY for this, Mods removing links they don't make $ off, it's a shame how it's become here.
Deals are only removed for quality reasons. dkd711 wasn't posting anything shady, but there is a minimum feedback policy for ebay sellers posted to Hot Deals to avoid spam and vintage burgers.

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Dec 10, 2024
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CharlieSnoopy
Dec 10, 2024
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I got this new for $100 at Microcenter. At around $200, I also think you should look for a display that is IPS. The screen is the worst part of this laptop. Unfortunately, my 5 key also requires a hard push to register as well so there is some quality control issues. I do like Lenovo has a smart battery feature to hold the charge around 70-80% to help the battery last longer. Is it probably easier to find a new battery for a business laptop like a Thinkpad? I think so but at the price I got for $100 I don't mind.
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