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Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ARE05 15.6'' Ryzen AMD 16Gb DDR4 3200Mhz 256Gb SSD - €490

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  • Registered Users Posts: 28 Faded Glory


    thecutter wrote: »
    Thanks OP
    Pulled the trigger on this

    Processor - AMD Ryzen 7 4800U Processor (1.80GHz, Max Boost up to 4.20GHz, 8 Cores, 8MB Cache)
    Operating System - Free-DOS
    Operating System Language - Free-DOS
    Memory - 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    Second Hard Drive - 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display - 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 2.6mm Thickness, 300nits, Narrow bezel
    Graphic Card - Integrated Graphics
    Color - Graphite Grey
    Keyboard - Keyboard Backlit Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera - 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment - Anodizing
    Fingerprint Reader - Fingerprint Reader
    Palmrest - PC/ABS
    Battery - 4 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 70Wh
    Power Cord - 95W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK (USB Type C)
    Wireless - Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack - Publication-English
    Warranty - 1 Year Courier or Carry-in

    All for €579.15 which is incredible value


    Impressive spec, is that from UK site?


    I've tried the 10% ecoupon but always comes up as expired


  • Registered Users Posts: 205 ✭✭thecutter


    Impressive spec, is that from UK site?


    I've tried the 10% ecoupon but always comes up as expired

    That’s from the Irish rewards Site with the e-coupon applied

    Took a while but it eventually excepted the email code for that last 10%


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,045 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    thecutter wrote: »
    If you select NONE rather than DUMMY in the first selection, it will allow selection of a better 70wh battery

    Got it. And does that still allow the install of a second drive later on?


  • Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭CitizenFloor


    This seems like a very good price for this spec machine, with the 10% discount on the Irish reward store.

    If you want the metal palm rest, you have to chose the higher spec model from the default series selections. Then customize it as you want. I did it both ways, and the only difference is you get the palm rest option on the higher spec selection (even though both customized specs & the prices end up the same).

    Can someone point me in the direction of a review for this specific model laptop? I think I am looking at the correct model review, but I made a complete balls of buying an ASUS the last time, because I was looking at the wrong model :P

    Also, I specd it out pretty well, but am I missing anything?

    €598.58
    Processor : AMD Ryzen 7 4800U Processor (1.80GHz, Max Boost up to 4.20GHz, 8 Cores, 8MB Cache)
    Operating System : Free-DOS
    Operating System Language : Free-DOS
    Memory : 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    Second Hard Drive : 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display : 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 2.6mm Thickness, 300nits, Narrow bezel
    Optical Drive : External DVD Rambo 9.5 8X W10
    Graphic Card : Integrated Graphics
    Color : Graphite Grey
    Keyboard : Keyboard Backlit Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera : 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment : Anodizing
    Fingerprint Reader : Fingerprint Reader
    Palmrest : Metal
    Battery : 4 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 70Wh
    Power Cord : 95W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK (USB Type C)
    Wireless : Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack : Publication-English
    Warranty : 1 Year Courier or Carry-in


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    tbh im not sure you're going to get a review, i was poking around and these seem like fairly new configurations

    that spec is plenty powerful and quick for pretty much most tasks that arent heading into specialised areas tho imo


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  • Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭CitizenFloor


    tbh im not sure you're going to get a review, i was poking around and these seem like fairly new configurations

    that spec is plenty powerful and quick for pretty much most tasks that arent heading into specialised areas tho imo


    To be honest, the laptop is specd to a higher requirement than is needed, but I am within the budget I was given! I generally try to future proof as best as possible. I have my own laptop for years and its still going strong.

    Thanks Snoopsheep, for the initial recommendation, and the link above.


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,045 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    Went for mostly top spec on everything except the screen. Will see how it goes. Now to try find a Windows 10 key...


  • Registered Users Posts: 19,145 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Anyone struggling to get the 10% discount code form the email to work?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,863 ✭✭✭Papa_Lazarou


    This seems like a very good price for this spec machine, with the 10% discount on the Irish reward store.

    If you want the metal palm rest, you have to chose the higher spec model from the default series selections. Then customize it as you want. I did it both ways, and the only difference is you get the palm rest option on the higher spec selection (even though both customized specs & the prices end up the same).

    Can someone point me in the direction of a review for this specific model laptop? I think I am looking at the correct model review, but I made a complete balls of buying an ASUS the last time, because I was looking at the wrong model :P

    Also, I specd it out pretty well, but am I missing anything?

    €598.58
    Processor : AMD Ryzen 7 4800U Processor (1.80GHz, Max Boost up to 4.20GHz, 8 Cores, 8MB Cache)
    Operating System : Free-DOS
    Operating System Language : Free-DOS
    Memory : 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    Second Hard Drive : 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display : 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 2.6mm Thickness, 300nits, Narrow bezel
    Optical Drive : External DVD Rambo 9.5 8X W10
    Graphic Card : Integrated Graphics
    Color : Graphite Grey
    Keyboard : Keyboard Backlit Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera : 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment : Anodizing
    Fingerprint Reader : Fingerprint Reader
    Palmrest : Metal
    Battery : 4 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 70Wh
    Power Cord : 95W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK (USB Type C)
    Wireless : Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack : Publication-English
    Warranty : 1 Year Courier or Carry-in

    Went for the same as yourself but with the upgraded SSD, great deal all around!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,657 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    What's the story with free dos is lads? Are ye loading Linux on there after or is that a decent is in itself?

    Linux or acquire Win 10.
    Freedos is basically some white writing on a black screen :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,466 ✭✭✭skinny90


    I still cant proceed without getting an error.

    Is there a specific way of getting a laptop, customising it and proceeding without an error

    If i use a URL from here it brings me to the serious 5, I can make a few changes and then boom error

    If i go and use a fresh URL the code to enter doesnt work,

    What am i missing:confused:


  • Registered Users Posts: 28 Faded Glory


    This seems like a very good price for this spec machine, with the 10% discount on the Irish reward store.

    If you want the metal palm rest, you have to chose the higher spec model from the default series selections. Then customize it as you want. I did it both ways, and the only difference is you get the palm rest option on the higher spec selection (even though both customized specs & the prices end up the same).

    Can someone point me in the direction of a review for this specific model laptop? I think I am looking at the correct model review, but I made a complete balls of buying an ASUS the last time, because I was looking at the wrong model :P

    Also, I specd it out pretty well, but am I missing anything?






    €598.58
    Processor : AMD Ryzen 7 4800U Processor (1.80GHz, Max Boost up to 4.20GHz, 8 Cores, 8MB Cache)
    Operating System : Free-DOS
    Operating System Language : Free-DOS
    Memory : 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    Second Hard Drive : 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display : 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 2.6mm Thickness, 300nits, Narrow bezel
    Optical Drive : External DVD Rambo 9.5 8X W10
    Graphic Card : Integrated Graphics
    Color : Graphite Grey
    Keyboard : Keyboard Backlit Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera : 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment : Anodizing
    Fingerprint Reader : Fingerprint Reader
    Palmrest : Metal
    Battery : 4 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 70Wh
    Power Cord : 95W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK (USB Type C)
    Wireless : Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack : Publication-English
    Warranty : 1 Year Courier or Carry-in


    When I speced out the same as this it comes out as €703.99, plus the 10% code comes out as expired. Don't know where I'm gonig wrong


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,136 ✭✭✭Lord Spence


    Great Deal, needed a laptop for my son's 18th and this looks like a right belter for the price, I maxed out all the options and got it €619 (obviously didn't get the pre-installed windows)... Thanks OP


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    skinny90 wrote: »
    I still cant proceed without getting an error.

    Is there a specific way of getting a laptop, customising it and proceeding without an error

    If i use a URL from here it brings me to the serious 5, I can make a few changes and then boom error

    If i go and use a fresh URL the code to enter doesnt work,

    What am i missing:confused:

    same was happening me.

    try entering via the link provided then navigating out of that cart and navigating back to the model and building from there again


  • Registered Users Posts: 2,466 ✭✭✭skinny90


    same was happening me.

    try entering via the link provided then navigating out of that cart and navigating back to the model and building from there again

    Got it working thanks:cool:


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,657 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    Resisted yesterday, succumbed a minute ago.
    Forgot to try for the metal palm rest.


    €473.85 incl. V.A.T

    Processor - AMD Ryzen 5 4500U Processor (2.30GHz, Max Boost up to 4.00GHz, 6 Cores, 8MB Cache)
    Operating System - Free-DOS
    Operating System Language - Free-DOS
    Memory - 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    Second Hard Drive - 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display - 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 3.2mm Thickness, 300nits, Narrow bezel
    Graphic Card - Integrated Graphics
    Color - Graphite Grey
    Keyboard - Keyboard Backlit Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera - 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment - Anodizing
    Fingerprint Reader - Fingerprint Reader
    Palmrest - PC/ABS
    Battery - 4 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 70Wh
    Power Cord - 95W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK (USB Type C)
    Wireless - Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack - Publication-English
    Warranty - 1 Year Courier or Carry-in

    Cheers all.


  • Registered Users Posts: 19,145 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Great Deal, needed a laptop for my son's 18th and this looks like a right belter for the price, I maxed out all the options and got it €619 (obviously didn't get the pre-installed windows)... Thanks OP

    Were you able to get the 10% email discount added? It's not working for me


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,657 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    Were you able to get the 10% email discount added? It's not working for me

    Worked for me 5 minutes ago.


  • Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭CitizenFloor


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    Were you able to get the 10% email discount added? It's not working for me


    Are you putting it in the Cart eCoupon section. I put it into the "Enter Part Number" section a couple of times by accident.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 19,145 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Are you putting it in the Cart eCoupon section. I put it into the "Enter Part Number" section a couple of times by accident.

    I am. Keeps removing my previous discounts and replacing it with the email discount


  • Registered Users Posts: 6,481 ✭✭✭SteM


    €521 Seems like a great price for this....

    Processor : AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Processor (2.00GHz, Max Boost up to 4.10GHz, 8 Cores, 8MB Cache)
    Operating System : Free-DOS
    Operating System Language : Free-DOS
    Memory : 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    Second Hard Drive : 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display : 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 3.2mm Thickness, 300nits, Narrow bezel
    Graphic Card : Integrated Graphics
    Color : Graphite Grey
    Keyboard : Keyboard Backlit Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera : 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment : Anodizing
    Fingerprint Reader : Fingerprint Reader
    Palmrest : Metal
    Battery : 4 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 70Wh
    Power Cord : 65W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK
    Wireless : Wireless 2x2 AC, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack : Publication-English
    Warranty : 1 Year Courier or Carry-in


    Thanks OP.


  • Registered Users Posts: 70 ✭✭Francobegbie


    For anyone thinking about cancelling and reordering a different spec, I cancelled an order for another model from Lenovo on Tuesday (ordered Mon night) and got confirmation of the cancellation and refund this morning. Just waiting on the cash to come through from Paypal to my current account. I ordered through the Irish site and rang the the number through the helpline, a reseller called Digital River to cancel.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,657 ✭✭✭Zimmerframe


    I used this link posted by sapphade.
    sapphade wrote: »

    When I customised it and got to checkout, it said basket expired so I emptied my cache and clicked again. Customised laptop again, straight to checkout and entered email code, worked first time.


  • Registered Users Posts: 70 ✭✭Francobegbie


    There is an improved Wireless card available for an extra €6 there that you might have missed


  • Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭CitizenFloor


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    I am. Keeps removing my previous discounts and replacing it with the email discount


    Mine did that too, I assumed you could only use the email discount which is across the entire order....1 coupon only I imagine.


  • Registered Users Posts: 19,145 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    Mine did that too, I assumed you could only use the email discount which is across the entire order....1 coupon only I imagine.

    I managed to get it to work.

    It was all about which various parts I had customised with.

    It wouldn't let me use the code with the 256GB drive. With anything else it would allow me to use the code, but not this.

    I upgraded to the 512GB one and it worked.

    I decided to mess around a bit and eventually got to a point where it worked with the 256GB drive, as long as I didn't have "Multi-Touch" keyboard.

    Weird, but worked in the end.

    Thanks a mil OP


  • Registered Users Posts: 70 ✭✭Francobegbie


    good details on the specs of the different variations here - https://psref.lenovo.com/Product/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_5_15ARE05


  • Registered Users Posts: 4,045 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    Any spare newsletter codes around? Can't seem to get one to filter through.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 370 ✭✭MaxFlower


    About to go with this

    Processor : AMD Ryzen 7 4700U Processor (2.00GHz, Max Boost up to 4.10GHz, 8 Cores, 8MB Cache)
    Operating System : Free-DOS
    Operating System Language : Free-DOS
    Memory : 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    Second Hard Drive : 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display : 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 3.2mm Thickness, 300nits, Multi-touch, Narrow bezel
    Graphic Card : Integrated Graphics
    Color : Light Teal
    Keyboard : Keyboard Backlit Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera : 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment : Anodizing
    Fingerprint Reader : Fingerprint Reader
    Palmrest : PC/ABS
    Battery : 4 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 70Wh
    Power Cord : 95W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK (USB Type C)
    Wireless : Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack : Publication-English
    Warranty : 1 Year Courier or Carry-in

    Only thing I can't get is the metal palmrest, seem to be due to the multi touch screen? Or maybe the colour, Anyway that option is gone with my configuration
    Price 546

    If anything is glaring at you Id appreciate a heads up, credit card is at the ready and many thanks to the OP, this was great!


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