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

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  • #802
    boobazingaboo
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭boobazingaboo


    How's the delivery times everyone, it says 2-3 weeks or 3-4 weeks. Any issues?


  • #803
    Gadge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭Gadge


    Any lads here have buyers remorse and want to sell? Starting college soon and need something decent.

    Thanks.


  • #804
    thepigeon
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭thepigeon


    Gadge wrote: »
    Any lads here have buyers remorse and want to sell? Starting college soon and need something decent.

    Thanks.
    The 14 inch version is still available on their website although its not as good of a deal as the original it's still pretty good.
    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-14ARE05/p/81YMCTO1WWENIE0

    Use this link and code to get into the discounts store.
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=113245366&postcount=16

    Then sign up for the newsletter at the bottom left of the lenovo home page for an additional 10% off


  • #805
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    thepigeon wrote: »
    The 14 inch version is still available on their website although its not as good of a deal as the original it's still pretty good.
    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-14ARE05/p/81YMCTO1WWENIE0

    Use this link and code to get into the discounts store.
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=113245366&postcount=16

    Then sign up for the newsletter at the bottom left of the lenovo home page for an additional 10% off

    Other than not being able to select "no windows or dos option", all the discounts are still the same. Still good value.


  • #806
    Gadge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 552 ✭✭✭Gadge


    Thanks guys


  • #807
    shardylan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭shardylan


    thepigeon wrote: »
    The 14 inch version is still available on their website although its not as good of a deal as the original it's still pretty good.
    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-14ARE05/p/81YMCTO1WWENIE0

    Use this link and code to get into the discounts store.
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=113245366&postcount=16

    Then sign up for the newsletter at the bottom left of the lenovo home page for an additional 10% off

    Do you have code that works other than 10% ? When I click link password doesn’t work


  • #808
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    shardylan wrote: »
    Do you have code that works other than 10% ? When I click link password doesn’t work

    the link and password to get into the rewards section does work

    once in you get cheaper prices than the normal web price

    then stack the 10% newsletter sign-up off code on top of that (received by email)


  • #809
    shardylan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭shardylan


    glasso wrote: »
    the link and password to get into the rewards section does work

    once in you get cheaper prices than the normal web price

    then stack the 10% newsletter sign-up off code on top of that (received by email)

    Well wasn’t working for me will try on another tablet


  • #810
    mossy464
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,134 ✭✭✭mossy464


    Got into the rewards store and picked the 14 inch version and did some customisations, signed up to the newsletter but the coupon code isn't working for me when I apply it to the basket.


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  • #811
    masterboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,826 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    I am looking for 15 inch display and atleast 6 GB RAM.
    Could anyone please recommend me a laptop?

    My original post:
    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058091206/1/#post113875288

    Thank you


  • #812
    boobazingaboo
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭boobazingaboo


    masterboy123 wrote: »
    I am looking for 15 inch display and atleast 6 GB RAM.
    Could anyone please recommend me a laptop?

    My original post:
    https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058091206/1/#post113875288

    Thank you

    What are you planning on using it for?


  • #813
    masterboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,826 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    I am looking for recommendations for a laptop that would meet a teachers need, especially given the fact teaching will be done remotely in the coming months. Be able to use video conferencing software smoothly.
    boobazingaboo wrote: »
    What are you planning on using it for?


  • #814
    boobazingaboo
    Registered Users Posts: 12 ✭boobazingaboo


    masterboy123 wrote: »
    I am looking for recommendations for a laptop that would meet a teachers need, especially given the fact teaching will be done remotely in the coming months. Be able to use video conferencing software smoothly.

    Alright, have you got a budget in mind?


  • #815
    soap1978
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 723 ✭✭✭soap1978


    Looking for a 16 gb ram,SSD,needed for light gaming,Netflix and photos,around 700 euro mark?


  • #816
    masterboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,826 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    Yes, 700 is my budget.

    Thank you
    boobazingaboo wrote: »
    Alright, have you got a budget in mind?


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  • #817
    soap1978
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 723 ✭✭✭soap1978


    Xiaomi Redmibook 14 Ryzen Edition 14 Inch FHD Screen AMD Ryzen7 3700U Quad Core 16GB DDR4 512GB SSD Windows 10.0 Home how is this laptop
    https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Redmibook-14-Ryzen-Edition-16GB-512GB-Windows-10-0-Silver-422351.html


  • #818
    ebeanz
    Registered Users Posts: 52 ✭✭ebeanz


    Looking for a new laptop that can be used for occasional gaming with a budget of between €600 - €1,000

    The sort of spec games would be

    Minimum:
    Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    OS: Windows 10/8.1/7 64-bit
    Processor: Core i3-2100 3.10 GHz
    Memory: 8 GB RAM
    Graphics: Geforce GTX 650 Ti
    Storage: 25 GB available space
    Sound Card: Onboard

    Recommended:
    Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    OS: Windows 10/8.1/7 64-bit
    Processor: AMD FX-8320 8-Core
    Memory: 16 GB RAM
    Graphics: Radeon R7 370
    Storage: 25 GB available space
    Sound Card: Onboard

    I've been told to get i5 or AMD Ryzen 7, dedicated graphics card with 4gb ram and 16gb ram (this pushes the price up so wondering if I'd get away with 8gb?)

    Really appreciate some help as I've no idea what to look for.

    Thanks


  • #819
    Esse85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭Esse85


    What's your experience been like with delivery from UPS?


  • #820
    Doff
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 736 ✭✭✭Doff


    ebeanz wrote: »
    Looking for a new laptop that can be used for occasional gaming with a budget of between €600 - €1,000

    The sort of spec games would be

    Minimum:
    Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    OS: Windows 10/8.1/7 64-bit
    Processor: Core i3-2100 3.10 GHz
    Memory: 8 GB RAM
    Graphics: Geforce GTX 650 Ti
    Storage: 25 GB available space
    Sound Card: Onboard

    Recommended:
    Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    OS: Windows 10/8.1/7 64-bit
    Processor: AMD FX-8320 8-Core
    Memory: 16 GB RAM
    Graphics: Radeon R7 370
    Storage: 25 GB available space
    Sound Card: Onboard

    I've been told to get i5 or AMD Ryzen 7, dedicated graphics card with 4gb ram and 16gb ram (this pushes the price up so wondering if I'd get away with 8gb?)

    Really appreciate some help as I've no idea what to look for.

    Thanks


    Avoid a laptop if you want a gaming machine, it reduces the lifespan of the laptop and removes the ability to upgrade components in the future. For that budget you can get a pretty decent desktop and peripherals. The members over on this board are extremely knowledgeable and helpful:
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=842


    To the above post regarding UPS delivery, I've personally found them to be the worst available.


  • #821
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Doff wrote: »
    Avoid a laptop if you want a gaming machine, it reduces the lifespan of the laptop and removes the ability to upgrade components in the future. For that budget you can get a pretty decent desktop and peripherals. The members over on this board are extremely knowledgeable and helpful:
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=842

    If they want to use it for occasional gaming, then they probably need a new laptop but would like the added benefit of being able to play a game every now and then. :)


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  • #822
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    ebeanz wrote: »
    Looking for a new laptop that can be used for occasional gaming with a budget of between €600 - €1,000

    The sort of spec games would be

    Minimum:
    Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    OS: Windows 10/8.1/7 64-bit
    Processor: Core i3-2100 3.10 GHz
    Memory: 8 GB RAM
    Graphics: Geforce GTX 650 Ti
    Storage: 25 GB available space
    Sound Card: Onboard

    Recommended:
    Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    OS: Windows 10/8.1/7 64-bit
    Processor: AMD FX-8320 8-Core
    Memory: 16 GB RAM
    Graphics: Radeon R7 370
    Storage: 25 GB available space
    Sound Card: Onboard

    I've been told to get i5 or AMD Ryzen 7, dedicated graphics card with 4gb ram and 16gb ram (this pushes the price up so wondering if I'd get away with 8gb?)

    Really appreciate some help as I've no idea what to look for.

    Thanks

    decent option for 700 £. easy to add ram later and more storage if required.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/ASUS-Wide-View-GeForce-Graphics-Windows/dp/B085P2921Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1

    or if you want to get a more powerful gpu (more future proofed in terms of playing future games for longer) and probably better all around unit for £ 900 (use parcel motel, addresspal etc). sterling low at the moment so not a bad time to buy

    https://www.box.co.uk/NH.Q7PEK.001-Acer-Nitro-5_2934862.html


  • #823
    DeepBlue
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,677 ✭✭✭DeepBlue


    Ordered one of these two weeks ago. Delivery is now estimated to be the end of July. So about 6 weeks vs the 2 to 3 weeks suggested when ordering - probably due to covid 19.
    Just something to factor in if you are in a rush.


  • #824
    Esse85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭Esse85


    I was supposed to have it delivered Thursday via UPS, it says out for delivery, then it said Friday, then Monday, now it says in transit.
    Desperate service and the online reviews for them are terrible.


  • #825
    Arnold Layne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 976 ✭✭✭Arnold Layne


    shardylan wrote: »
    Well wasn’t working for me will try on another tablet
    How did you get on?

    I logged in with the Rewards section but it will not let me apply the 10% discount code from the Newsletter


  • #826
    shardylan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭shardylan


    Arnold Layne wrote: »
    How did you get on?

    I logged in with the Rewards section but it will not let me apply the 10% discount code from the Newsletter

    Took me about 7/8 times but eventually got it .No idea why took that much


  • #827
    Arnold Layne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 976 ✭✭✭Arnold Layne


    Did you get 20% off in total?


  • #828
    tphase
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,160 ✭✭✭tphase


    Doff wrote: »
    To the above post regarding UPS delivery, I've personally found them to be the worst available.
    UPS are pretty bad - Fastway are worse.....


  • #829
    chrisd2019
    Registered Users Posts: 521 ✭✭✭chrisd2019


    tphase wrote: »
    UPS are pretty bad - Fastway are worse.....

    Fastway not improved then since my disaster with them 2 years ago.
    3 weeks and 20 phonecalls to get a box sent from Cork to Dublin.

    In the end the staff in customer service (all 3 of them), knew my voice after just saying hello.


  • #830
    bergipau
    Registered Users Posts: 312 ✭✭bergipau


    chrisd2019 wrote: »
    Fastway not improved then since my disaster with them 2 years ago.
    3 weeks and 20 phonecalls to get a box sent from Cork to Dublin.

    In the end the staff in customer service (all 3 of them), knew my voice after just saying hello.

    They are even worse now. It is not possible to contact them by phone, they only use email and it takes them 5 days to reply to a mail. I have refused to complete some purchases because the suppliers have said they use fastway.


  • #831
    McSim
    Registered Users Posts: 61 ✭✭McSim


    shardylan wrote: »
    Took me about 7/8 times but eventually got it .No idea why took that much
    I was not able to combine the discounts, tried many times, different laptop configs, different browsers.
    It is either code from email or rewards code from page 2 for me.


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  • #832
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    UPS status updated to delivered but no sign of the delivery :(


  • #833
    machiavellianme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,654 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    McSim wrote: »
    I was not able to combine the discounts, tried many times, different laptop configs, different browsers.
    It is either code from email or rewards code from page 2 for me.

    Same reported on HUKD. Apparently the double discount is gone.


  • #834
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    all good things must come to an end.


  • #835
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Anyone looking for one: 14", Intel i5 model cheaper at the moment than AMD 4500.

    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series-1/IdeaPad-5-14IIL05/p/88IPS501390


  • #836
    chrisd2019
    Registered Users Posts: 521 ✭✭✭chrisd2019


    bergipau wrote: »
    They are even worse now. It is not possible to contact them by phone, they only use email and it takes them 5 days to reply to a mail. I have refused to complete some purchases because the suppliers have said they use fastway.

    They have a "secret" customer service number for commercial business customers, that was the number I used, as the company I work for at the time was a customer, I could not understand why our customers were not ringing us about the bad experiences.
    At the time that number was buried deep in their website.


  • #837
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    adrian522 wrote: »
    UPS status updated to delivered but no sign of the delivery :(

    They had delivered it to the wrong address yesterday.They said they got a signature and everything.

    When I called the guy on the phone was pretty poor, saying I'd have to go to Lenovo to get them to raise an investigation request. I did this and they said the investigation would take 8 days.

    I called UPS again later on and got someone much more helpful and called the Dublin depot, someone had called saying they got a package not intended for them so UPS finally delivered it to me today.

    So a day late, not too bad though since the original timeframe said 2-3 weeks and was ordered on June 20th and was quoted 2-3 weeks before it ships.

    Machine itself looks good, all-metal body, not too much in the way of bloatware to be removed.


  • #838
    inyourp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭inyourp


    adrian522 wrote: »
    They had delivered it to the wrong address yesterday.They said they got a signature and everything.

    When I called the guy on the phone was pretty poor, saying I'd have to go to Lenovo to get them to raise an investigation request. I did this and they said the investigation would take 8 days.

    I called UPS again later on and got someone much more helpful and called the Dublin depot, someone had called saying they got a package not intended for them so UPS finally delivered it to me today.

    So a day late, not too bad though since the original timeframe said 2-3 weeks and was ordered on June 20th and was quoted 2-3 weeks before it ships.

    Machine itself looks good, all-metal body, not too much in the way of bloatware to be removed.


    Well strange you got yours so quick and I ordered on 11th June and have September delivery - I decided to buy HP x360 4700U laptop, and will ask for 30% discount when Lenovo one comes, if they refuse I will just return it. But thats mine 700 euro they are keeping from June - September, interest free. I wanted extra protection with paypal but it did backfire as paypal charge is taken straight away, direct with credit card isn't.


  • #839
    Esse85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,245 ✭✭✭Esse85


    I ordered the 12th and received it earlier this week.


  • #840
    Abiya041
    Registered Users Posts: 118 ✭✭Abiya041


    Do Lenovo.ie have promo codes /deals often. A good few days ago I used a code on a desktop and tower and it decreased the price by 200 but now its back to normal price. First times on the site. Want to know if they do regular promotions


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  • #841
    FFVII
    Registered Users Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭FFVII


    Abiya041 wrote: »
    Do Lenovo.ie have promo codes /deals often. A good few days ago I used a code on a desktop and tower and it decreased the price by 200 but now its back to normal price. First times on the site. Want to know if they do regular promotions

    Yup, always doing something.


  • #842
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I purchased the IdeaPad 5 14" a few days ago (despite being only 1.6" less diagonal, the footprint is significantly smaller so it'll be a lot more convenient for throwing in a backpack)

    Processor - Intel Core i5-1035G1 Processor (1.00GHz, up to 3.60GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 6MB Cache)
    Operating System - Free-DOS
    Operating System Language - Free-DOS
    Memory - 16GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    Hard Drive - 512GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2280, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display - 14.0" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 2.4mm Thickness, 300nits, Narrow bezel
    Graphic Card - NVIDIA GeForce MX350 GDDR5 2GB 64bits
    Color - Graphite Grey
    Keyboard - Keyboard Backlit Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera - 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment - Anodizing
    Palmrest - Metal
    Fingerprint Reader - Fingerprint Reader
    Battery - 3 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 57Wh
    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

    MX350 should be about 60-70% better GPU perf than the best Ryzen 4*** IGPU, although the battery life will be a bit less. sRGB screen, a samsung SSD drive (the m2.2280 is equivalent to a 970 pro apparently) and an all metal construction are nice too.

    Ended up being €589.17 & the €3.80 parcel motel charge.
    I eventually got a 10% refund for the delay in shipping, so I only paid €537 total (pm+insurance) for this in the end.


    Got this for €13.70 direct from Lenovo too, and it's v.nice


  • #843
    inyourp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭inyourp


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I eventually got a 10% refund for the delay in shipping, so I only paid €537 total (pm+insurance) for this in the end.


    Got this for €13.70 direct from Lenovo too, and it's v.nice


    I'll be asking for minimum 20% or will return it. Mine is coming in September :D


  • #844
    mad m
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,006 ✭✭✭mad m


    Raging I missed out on this, but I’m sure something else will come along


  • #845
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    inyourp wrote: »
    I'll be asking for minimum 20% or will return it. Mine is coming in September :D
    I didn't ask for a discount, I complained about getting something like 8 different delivery estimates and the parcel disappearing off tracking with UPS twice. If you hit them with an attitude of "You owe me a discount" I think they'll tell you to shove it tbh.


  • #846
    inyourp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 23 ✭inyourp


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I didn't ask for a discount, I complained about getting something like 8 different delivery estimates and the parcel disappearing off tracking with UPS twice. If you hit them with an attitude of "You owe me a discount" I think they'll tell you to shove it tbh.

    I'll call it compensation and if it does arrive in september and they refuse Im happy to return it. By September there will already be a lot more competition from other brands and possinly hints of ryzen 5000 processors. Even at 600-700euro it's not worth the price if wait time is 3 months. Already some Dell and HP laptops.on the market with 4700U and 5-10 days delivery times.


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  • #847
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Then cancel ��*♂️


  • #848
    masterboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,826 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    Can you recommend HP or Dell laptop with:
    Thin bezel screen
    8 GB ram
    i5 processor or equivalent
    Metallic body.

    Thank you.
    inyourp wrote: »
    I'll call it compensation and if it does arrive in september and they refuse Im happy to return it. By September there will already be a lot more competition from other brands and possinly hints of ryzen 5000 processors. Even at 600-700euro it's not worth the price if wait time is 3 months. Already some Dell and HP laptops.on the market with 4700U and 5-10 days delivery times.


  • #849
    FFVII
    Registered Users Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭FFVII


    inyourp wrote: »
    I'll call it compensation and if it does arrive in september and they refuse Im happy to return it. By September there will already be a lot more competition from other brands and possinly hints of ryzen 5000 processors. Even at 600-700euro it's not worth the price if wait time is 3 months. Already some Dell and HP laptops.on the market with 4700U and 5-10 days delivery times.
    Ryzen 5 is next year


  • #850
    Zardoz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,878 ✭✭✭Zardoz


    Some good deals on the 15.6 inch Ideapad 3 available on the Lenovo website again .

    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/ierewards/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-3-15ARE05/p/88IPS301432

    Ryzen 4500,8GB of Ram,256GB SSD ,1080p IPS screen for under 500 euro (using 10% discount and rewards site)
    Not as good value as the Ideapad 5 offer a while back but still good value.


  • #851
    King_Joffery
    Registered Users Posts: 67 ✭✭King_Joffery


    Just wondering what is the pass code?
    Thanks
    Zardoz wrote: »
    Some good deals on the 15.6 inch Ideapad 3 available on the Lenovo website again .

    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/ierewards/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-3-15ARE05/p/88IPS301432

    Ryzen 4500,8GB of Ram,256GB SSD ,1080p IPS screen for under 500 euro (using 10% discount and rewards site)
    Not as good value as the Ideapad 5 offer a while back but still good value.


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