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You do realize ALL of these Ultrabooks using Ryzen AI 300 and Intel Ultra Series 2 or newer are now SoC's, so the RAM is a part of the chip. This allows it to achieve higher than the 5600Mhz SO-DIMMs max out at, so they're typically around 8300Mhz or so. Also, did you SEE RAM pricing?! It will NOT get better in 2026, so if you're remotely on the fence or due an upgrade because of Windows 10 expiring, this is a fantastic deal and most should go for it if it's non gaming needs.
Here, here. Several negative comments in here fail to understand what this laptop should be used for. Typical day-to-day tasks, with a little bit of heavier lifting possible. (Photo / video editing, gaming)
An ultrabook cannot be a gaming or productivity powerhouse. It's just not possible with today's tech. There are thermal limits to cramming in an RTX 5060 or more into such a thin chassis. Even the best thin gaming laptops are typically thermal-limited mobile GPUs, with lower peak power limits than their chunkier cousins. The best you can get with a thin-and-light is going to be an AI Max 395, but good luck getting one for under $1500. Those perform somewhere in the range of a RTX 5050 or 4060, you're paying a premium for the thin-and-light body.
I see some complaints about the 60hz screen, but we're talking about a laptop that can currently be had for $474 in Open-Box excellent, shipped, anywhere. I've also seen many Best Buys near me with Good and Fair condition open-box.
This is overall a good deal if you really want OLED for ~$500. The rest of the specs are perfectly adequate for a little bit of everything. Just don't expect it to be a powerhouse with that 6-core CPU. (3x Zen 5, 3x Zen 5c CPU) It's perfectly adequate for most basic tasks. The 840m is not an impressive iGPU, and seems to have similar raw power to a Steam Deck. Games that are more CPU-intensive will run better here with the newer Zen 5 cores, but GPU-heavy titles will probably end up running similar to a Steam Deck or the new ROG Xbox Ally. (Not the Z2E X model!) If you use some aggressive upscaling, most games will be playable. Just don't be shocked when it runs UE5 games like crap, because that engine runs like crap on everything.
My one warning here is that this series of Lenovo laptops has recently come under criticism for weak hinges. I'd recommend treating this laptop gingerly, never putting it in a bag without adequate protection. I see people trash laptops constantly with those stupid laptop sleeves. Those almost never have adequate corner padding.
I prefer AMD but the OLED screen is the big winner on this. Makes this more premium imo.
I guess people will not heed the warning of a 1200p oled screen. Generally, the text on these oled screens will appear fuzzy especially on the touchscreens. I like oled but you need to get a 3k or 2.8k screen. If you are going for 1200p, get a good bright ips screen.
I guess people will not heed the warning of a 1200p oled screen. Generally, the text on these oled screens will appear fuzzy especially on the touchscreens. I like oled but you need to get a 3k or 2.8k screen. If you are going for 1200p, get a good bright ips screen.
Haven't seen any complaints about the screen on this particular model. The reviews are actually excellent
I guess people will not heed the warning of a 1200p oled screen. Generally, the text on these oled screens will appear fuzzy especially on the touchscreens. I like oled but you need to get a 3k or 2.8k screen. If you are going for 1200p, get a good bright ips screen.
Someone had to say this!!! I went to the BestBuy store to check this out and the Omnibook X flip with the IPS display looked crisper than the Lenovo Yoga!!
Haven't seen any complaints about the screen on this particular model. The reviews are actually excellent
Merry Christmas.
Read someone else comments just above this.
There is an actual reason for this. If you Google it, people have tried to explain it before. Something about the pixel layout and/or digitizer layer.
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Read someone else comments just above this.
There is an actual reason for this. If you Google it, people have tried to explain it before. Something about the pixel layout and/or digitizer layer.
Should I cancel this and buy the omnibook x flip instead ?
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Read someone else comments just above this.
There is an actual reason for this. If you Google it, people have tried to explain it before. Something about the pixel layout and/or digitizer layer.
That's great if someone likes another screen better.
From my own experience, I've been setting up and transferring stuff from my wife's old lappy to this one and all I can say is that the screen is gorgeous. Great colors, brightness, and clarity.
My wife loves the overall package. Such a nice product. Steal of a deal at $500.
That's great if someone likes another screen better.
From my own experience, I've been setting up and transferring stuff from my wife's old lappy to this one and all I can say is that the screen is gorgeous. Great colors, brightness, and clarity.
My wife loves the overall package. Such a nice product. Steal of a deal at $500.
Did you have any wifi connectivity issues? I bought it yesterday and I'm excited to receive it, but heard there's wifi issues
Great product. I just posted a full video review/Pros + Cons for anyone who's interested/still on the fence/researching it. Hope someone find it useful.
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LOL, thought not.
An ultrabook cannot be a gaming or productivity powerhouse. It's just not possible with today's tech. There are thermal limits to cramming in an RTX 5060 or more into such a thin chassis. Even the best thin gaming laptops are typically thermal-limited mobile GPUs, with lower peak power limits than their chunkier cousins. The best you can get with a thin-and-light is going to be an AI Max 395, but good luck getting one for under $1500. Those perform somewhere in the range of a RTX 5050 or 4060, you're paying a premium for the thin-and-light body.
I see some complaints about the 60hz screen, but we're talking about a laptop that can currently be had for $474 in Open-Box excellent, shipped, anywhere. I've also seen many Best Buys near me with Good and Fair condition open-box.
This is overall a good deal if you really want OLED for ~$500. The rest of the specs are perfectly adequate for a little bit of everything. Just don't expect it to be a powerhouse with that 6-core CPU. (3x Zen 5, 3x Zen 5c CPU) It's perfectly adequate for most basic tasks. The 840m is not an impressive iGPU, and seems to have similar raw power to a Steam Deck. Games that are more CPU-intensive will run better here with the newer Zen 5 cores, but GPU-heavy titles will probably end up running similar to a Steam Deck or the new ROG Xbox Ally. (Not the Z2E X model!) If you use some aggressive upscaling, most games will be playable. Just don't be shocked when it runs UE5 games like crap, because that engine runs like crap on everything.
My one warning here is that this series of Lenovo laptops has recently come under criticism for weak hinges. I'd recommend treating this laptop gingerly, never putting it in a bag without adequate protection. I see people trash laptops constantly with those stupid laptop sleeves. Those almost never have adequate corner padding.
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Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
There is an actual reason for this. If you Google it, people have tried to explain it before. Something about the pixel layout and/or digitizer layer.
Read someone else comments just above this.
There is an actual reason for this. If you Google it, people have tried to explain it before. Something about the pixel layout and/or digitizer layer.
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There is an actual reason for this. If you Google it, people have tried to explain it before. Something about the pixel layout and/or digitizer layer.
From my own experience, I've been setting up and transferring stuff from my wife's old lappy to this one and all I can say is that the screen is gorgeous. Great colors, brightness, and clarity.
My wife loves the overall package. Such a nice product. Steal of a deal at $500.
That's great if someone likes another screen better.
From my own experience, I've been setting up and transferring stuff from my wife's old lappy to this one and all I can say is that the screen is gorgeous. Great colors, brightness, and clarity.
My wife loves the overall package. Such a nice product. Steal of a deal at $500.
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