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

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  • #652
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    sugarman wrote: »
    Good waste of €7. Dont need a key.

    Thanks for the insight. :rolleyes:


  • #653
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    Its a very good laptop for the price of it. Touchscreen is good but I dont think the screen is that good - brightness and colour.

    Screen brightness is set to 80% still my dell laptop screen is brighter at 40%.

    Quite hard to find a Windows laptop with a bright screen. Tends to be all the expensive ones though.

    https://www.laptopmag.com/benchmarks/display-brightness

    But you need a bright screen if in a room with lots of natural light or outside.


  • #654
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    Nope, I usually keep the brightness low when indoors. Keep it at 40% on dell but on Lenovo anything hardly visible at that. So have to keep it at 70-80%.

    Bright screen is quite useful when you are using your laptop outside. Dim screen is very hard to see when you are out.
    Dell's own website specifies a max of 300 nits for the model you listed as per https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/ie/en/iebsdt1/latitude-14-7490-laptop/latitude_7290_7390_7490_tgb/display-specifications-for-latitude-7490?guid=guid-f85675db-145e-435b-ad73-923ecd9dc409&lang=en-us


    This review found that the 300nits screen only got as bright as 278 nits: https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/dell-latitude-7490


    Why do people make up obviously untrue stuff on the internet?


  • #655
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Dell's own website specifies a max of 300 nits for the model you listed as per https://www.dell.com/support/manuals/ie/en/iebsdt1/latitude-14-7490-laptop/latitude_7290_7390_7490_tgb/display-specifications-for-latitude-7490?guid=guid-f85675db-145e-435b-ad73-923ecd9dc409&lang=en-us

    This review found that the 300nits screen only got as bright as 278 nits: https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/dell-latitude-7490


    Why do people make up obviously untrue stuff on the internet?

    If you haven't seen both the laptop side by side, how do you know its untrue? Not making anything up, telling this from experience since I have both laptops. I don't need to prove anything but will try to put up pics later.


  • #656
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    It's possible they charged the screen spec during production. Some laptops use a couple of different suppliers for screens and you might get a different make depending on batch.

    Some screens have different filters and coatings and different tech that might make them better than other screens. Same with mobile phone screens.


  • #657
    hazbot
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭hazbot


    xDerp wrote: »
    Has anyone installed Linux mint on theirs? I've a few driver issues, WiFi, touchpad, graphics are the ones I know about so far.

    Not Mint but I have Fedora 32 on mine. Install went very smoothly and the WiFi, touchpad and graphics worked out of the box.

    The only thing that doesn't work is the fingerprint reader because there's no Linux driver for it yet. Hopefully that will change soon:

    https://fedoramagazine.org/coming-soon-fedora-on-lenovo-laptops/


  • #658
    Dante7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭Dante7


    Couple of things I've noticed since getting the laptop. I have the 4500u with 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD, USB-C charger.

    You can change the amount of dedicated RAM allocated to the GPU to improve graphics performance. The setting is under UMA Frame Buffering in the BIOS. My laptop has 8GB RAM and it was set to 512MB. I upped it to 1GB. If I had 16GB I'd definitely up this to 2GB unless I was only every going to use the laptop for compiling. I've played Battlefield V, Forza 4 and Rise of the Tomb Raider on it and they all played beautifully.

    Another thing I noticed is that in the manual it says that you can switch between the three CPU thermal modes (Intelligent Cooling, Extreme Performance and Battery Saving) by pressing Fn+Q. This does not work and I thought you could only change this setting through the BIOS. However if you download the Lenovo Vantage program, it has an option for switching modes without having to restart. There is also an interesting option in the VAntage program for the battery. You can enable rapid charge or an option that keeps the battery charged at 50-60% to prolong its life. This would be beneficial if you mainly used the laptop while connected to the mains.

    The Intel Wifi 6 AX200 card is excellent. I was getting a near 1Gb/s connection was near my router and a steady 566Mb/s elsewhere in the house.

    The May 2020 Windows 10 update didn't install automatically. Says that the laptop is not ready for it yet. I installed it manually via Windows update assistant and no problems so far.

    The SD card is connected to the USB bus, so speeds for that are limited to USB speed.

    The 256GB M.2 disk is extremely fast. I am getting 2300MB/s + 1500MB/s transfer rates.

    If anyone has any questions, just holler.


  • #659
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    If you haven't seen both the laptop side by side, how do you know its untrue? Not making anything up, telling this from experience since I have both laptops. I don't need to prove anything but will try to put up pics later.
    Because screens are produced on a binned production line.


    Both devices are specced for 300nits, no combination of tolerances (e.g. 200nits vs 400nits) are ever going to exist in the real world, that's simply not how modern production lines work.


    You're just waffling m8


    Again


  • #660
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Both (latitude & lenovo) @ 40% brightness

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=514890&stc=1&d=1590964435

    Latitude @ 40% and Lenovo @ 80% brightness

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=514891&stc=1&d=1590964435


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  • #661
    ShineOn7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,550 ✭✭✭ShineOn7


    Francobegbie wrote: »
    Taken from Hotukdeals
    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lenovo-ideapad-5-ryzen-5-4500u-6-cores16gb256gbfree-dosips-screenbacklit-keyboard-at-lenovo-rewards-with-newsletter-3447308


    The deal in the OP seems to have expired. Could a Mod edit in the latest deal now being discussed?

    Or is this more a general laptop deals thread?


  • #662
    MJ434
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 334 ✭✭MJ434


    How are people finding their laptops? Mine has just arrived in Cologne, after a extended in holiday in Korea - hopefully it arrives soon :))))


  • #663
    Nigel Fairservice
    Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 2,290 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nigel Fairservice


    Mine just got to Cologne too. The wait is nearly over!


  • #664
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    MJ434 wrote: »
    How are people finding their laptops? Mine has just arrived in Cologne, after a extended in holiday in Korea - hopefully it arrives soon :))))

    You will not be disappointed. Well worth the money. Plenty of advice here if you're stuck. My set up (No OS) was very smooth.


  • #665
    podge3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭podge3


    Unfortunately mind has gone missing in DPD Parcel Wizard. Delivered last Thursday but they have no record of it😠😠


  • #666
    MJ434
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 334 ✭✭MJ434


    podge3 wrote: »
    Unfortunately mind has gone missing in DPD Parcel Wizard. Delivered last Thursday but they have no record of it😠😠

    AHH no! My parcel wizard deliveies have been very delayed so give it a few more days... What is their lost parcel procedure?

    Mine is coming into Parcel Motel so I'm worried about that happening too..


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  • #667
    dos29
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭dos29


    podge3 wrote: »
    Unfortunately mind has gone missing in DPD Parcel Wizard. Delivered last Thursday but they have no record of it😠😠

    I hate to worry ya but I've had a terrible experience with them over a package they signed for but disappeared without a trace. UPS I'm sure as well actually! A pair of runners I got at a bargain price. Took about 2 and a half months for their insurance to pay out. Sorry!


  • #668
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Dante7 wrote: »
    Couple of things I've noticed since getting the laptop. I have the 4500u with 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD, USB-C charger.

    You can change the amount of dedicated RAM allocated to the GPU to improve graphics performance. The setting is under UMA Frame Buffering in the BIOS. My laptop has 8GB RAM and it was set to 512MB. I upped it to 1GB. If I had 16GB I'd definitely up this to 2GB unless I was only every going to use the laptop for compiling. I've played Battlefield V, Forza 4 and Rise of the Tomb Raider on it and they all played beautifully.

    Another thing I noticed is that in the manual it says that you can switch between the three CPU thermal modes (Intelligent Cooling, Extreme Performance and Battery Saving) by pressing Fn+Q. This does not work and I thought you could only change this setting through the BIOS. However if you download the Lenovo Vantage program, it has an option for switching modes without having to restart. There is also an interesting option in the VAntage program for the battery. You can enable rapid charge or an option that keeps the battery charged at 50-60% to prolong its life. This would be beneficial if you mainly used the laptop while connected to the mains.

    The Intel Wifi 6 AX200 card is excellent. I was getting a near 1Gb/s connection was near my router and a steady 566Mb/s elsewhere in the house.

    The May 2020 Windows 10 update didn't install automatically. Says that the laptop is not ready for it yet. I installed it manually via Windows update assistant and no problems so far.

    The SD card is connected to the USB bus, so speeds for that are limited to USB speed.

    The 256GB M.2 disk is extremely fast. I am getting 2300MB/s + 1500MB/s transfer rates.

    If anyone has any questions, just holler.

    followed a few of these steps this evening

    no real change in userbenchmark for gaming performance (tho as noted it is still a fair performer regardless for a machine without a dedicated gfx card) but the desktop/workstation performance ratings took a big jump

    im not sure id keep the settings that way full time, the fan is a bit noisy, but still good to know and thanks again


  • #669
    podge3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭podge3


    MJ434 wrote: »
    AHH no! My parcel wizard deliveies have been very delayed so give it a few more days... What is their lost parcel procedure?

    Mine is coming into Parcel Motel so I'm worried about that happening too..
    Yeah, I had a coffee machine delayed for 5 days recently but at least that was actually registered on my account as having been delivered to PW. My laptop is just missing😭.


  • #670
    podge3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭podge3


    dos29 wrote: »
    I hate to worry ya but I've had a terrible experience with them over a package they signed for but disappeared without a trace. UPS I'm sure as well actually! A pair of runners I got at a bargain price. Took about 2 and a half months for their insurance to pay out. Sorry!
    Thing is, there is no signature from DPD, just says delivered and a name.

    I'm hoping it will show up but it'll be a week tomorrow. Not sure on the insurance, or even if they'll pay. I think it's only €50 also.

    Oh well, might not be the bargain I thought it was 😩.


  • #671
    p15574
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 761 ✭✭✭p15574


    MJ434 wrote: »
    How are people finding their laptops? Mine has just arrived in Cologne, after a extended in holiday in Korea - hopefully it arrives soon :))))

    Working away fine, but I haven't stressed it with video editing or anything yet so I don't really have an opinion on the performance yet.

    I got the USB-C power, though not sure what advantage it has over the bog-standard one. If anything, doesn't it tie up the USB-C port? Am I right in thinking that with this option, only the external power adapter changed, and the laptop internals are all the same? I haven't spent time googling this yet, so there's probably a simple explanation.

    One very minor fiddly thing annoying me is the fingerprint sensor sharing the power button. With my previous machine, when finished up for the day, I'd lock it (Windows-L) then press the power button to sleep. With this one, after locking it, when I press the power button, it unlocks it because it recognises the finger. Now I either manually 'sleep' it using the mouse from the lock screen or else press the power button with a finger not registered for fingerprint. I always configure machines to stay awake when the lid is closed in case I'm leaving something running. This actually just spurred me to google it, and I've setup a shortcut I can click now to sleep the machine.

    I have noticed the fan kicking in now and then, but I think that's when I don't leave any clearance underneath for air. I have it resting on a book for height and if it's sitting back too far, the 2mm rubber stand thing at the back may not rest on the book, leaving the air intake obscured, so it's probably my fault.

    I find the screen resolution excellent, so much so that I have it on (the default) 125% scaling.

    I initially was a bit disappointed in only 2 USB ports, as I generally use 3 all the time (mouse, keyboard, headset) and sometimes another for a USB key. My old laptop had 3 ports. I was keeping a lookout to replace my keyboard & mouse with a single set, but have since found a spare USB hub so it's not annoying me any more.


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  • #672
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    The whole USB thing annoys me. I use a lot of USB stuff and one my previous old laptops had 6 USB ports. Once you use a hub, it shares the bandwidth on just one port.
    Modern laptops are very stingy with USB ports, they are often poorly places as well. You can get a larger USB hub or docking station but a good one isn't cheap. Though is all you are using is mice and keyboard cheap ones will do.


  • #673
    Hurrache
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,240 ✭✭✭✭Hurrache


    Lenovo have a flash sale on now, anyone still looking for something might find a machine.


  • #674
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    podge3 wrote: »
    Thing is, there is no signature from DPD, just says delivered and a name.

    I'm hoping it will show up but it'll be a week tomorrow. Not sure on the insurance, or even if they'll pay. I think it's only €50 also.

    Oh well, might not be the bargain I thought it was 😩.


    Your contract is with Lenovo to get the laptop to you - let them battle it out with the courier. Contact support and let them know you will initiate a chargeback if necessary.


  • #675
    podge3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,743 ✭✭✭podge3


    podge3 wrote: »
    Unfortunately mind has gone missing in DPD Parcel Wizard. Delivered last Thursday but they have no record of it😠😠
    podge3 wrote: »
    Thing is, there is no signature from DPD, just says delivered and a name.

    I'm hoping it will show up but it'll be a week tomorrow. Not sure on the insurance, or even if they'll pay. I think it's only €50 also.

    Oh well, might not be the bargain I thought it was 😩.
    Deleted User wrote: »
    Your contract is with Lenovo to get the laptop to you - let them battle it out with the courier. Contact support and let them know you will initiate a chargeback if necessary.
    My laptop has finally been logged in with ParcelWizard.

    Looks like the issue was with UPS, not DPD. The package was shown as delivered last Thursday by UPS tracking but no sign of it in the PW depot.

    I rang the PW/DPD help number early this week and they were very helpful and promised to look for it.

    Today, just before I contacted PW again, I checked the UPS tracking just to have my facts straight for DPD. The UPS tracking now shows as having been delivered a second time this morning :mad:...WTF!

    So despite my initial blaming of DPD, looks like UPS never delivered the item at all in the first place.

    I should have it tomorrow, hope the UPS van didn't drive over it or something :rolleyes:


  • #676
    Lord Spence
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭Lord Spence


    UPS are F***ing useless


  • #677
    antomack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 418 ✭✭antomack


    Received mine earlier, just got Windows installed and configured. Lovely machine so far.

    Thanks op.


  • #678
    Francobegbie
    Registered Users Posts: 70 ✭✭Francobegbie


    antomack wrote: »
    Received mine earlier, just got Windows installed and configured. Lovely machine so far.

    Thanks op.

    Nice one, mine arrived in Dublin today :cool:


  • #679
    vidapura
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 742 ✭✭✭vidapura


    Hey,
    Seeing as ye all seem to be happy with the laptops I have been lookin on the lenovo site just to see what they cost now..
    And I can't seem to find one... Its the Ideapad 5 Ryzen 5 4500 model ye got wasn't it?

    Unless I'm completely confused they don't seem to sell the Ideapad 5 any more..only Ideapad 3 ??

    What gives??


  • #680
    hazbot
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭hazbot


    vidapura wrote: »
    Hey,
    Seeing as ye all seem to be happy with the laptops I have been lookin on the lenovo site just to see what they cost now..
    And I can't seem to find one... Its the Ideapad 5 Ryzen 5 4500 model ye got wasn't it?

    Unless I'm completely confused they don't seem to sell the Ideapad 5 any more..only Ideapad 3 ??

    What gives??

    The exact model doesn't show up in searches on the site at the moment, but if you google it and click on the result, you'll find it. Listed as "coming soon" so you can't buy them currently

    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-15ARE05/p/88IPS501393


  • #681
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Your contract is with Lenovo to get the laptop to you - let them battle it out with the courier. Contact support and let them know you will initiate a chargeback if necessary.

    Afraid not, if you chose parcel wizard as your destination. Once it gets there, Lenovo, and their carrier, have done their bit, and are absolved of any responsibility. It’s then between you and DPD to thrash it out.


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  • #682
    lucast2007us
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 801 ✭✭✭lucast2007us


    dodzy wrote:
    Afraid not, if you chose parcel wizard as your destination. Once it gets there, Lenovo, and their carrier, have done their bit, and are absolved of any responsibility. It’s then between you and DPD to thrash it out.


    And did will only give you 100 Euro no matter the cost of the item. I had a Samsung galaxy s9 go missing last year and only got cheque for 100 euro


  • #683
    masterboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,827 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    The original hotukdeal link has expired.

    Is there another sale going on?


  • #684
    ClaptonBay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 187 ✭✭ClaptonBay


    Kolido wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend an ebay seller I can get a Windows 10 key from? Can pm me if we are not permitted to post names here. Thanks.

    Looking for the same. Does this include office (excel,word) ? Or is that separate key required?


  • #685
    Nigel Fairservice
    Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 2,290 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nigel Fairservice


    A separate key is required.


  • #686
    sibersha
    Registered Users Posts: 314 ✭✭sibersha


    I ordered the ideapad 3 having missed the deal, was still reasonable enough in comparison to similar priced laptops. Anyway, there was 6 weeks waiting time which was fine, I got an email saying it may be another few days than what was originally advertised, fine again.

    But I just checked the my order page and delivery date is now January 2021 :/


  • #687
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Here's another review of the the laptop.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghy1Q5khGcA


  • #688
    vidapura
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 742 ✭✭✭vidapura


    Ahh Jesus.. thats not fair to you...
    Thanks for warning us ..
    sibersha wrote: »
    I ordered the ideapad 3 having missed the deal, was still reasonable enough in comparison to similar priced laptops. Anyway, there was 6 weeks waiting time which was fine, I got an email saying it may be another few days than what was originally advertised, fine again.

    But I just checked the my order page and delivery date is now January 2021 :/


  • #689
    sibersha
    Registered Users Posts: 314 ✭✭sibersha


    vidapura wrote: »
    Ahh Jesus.. thats not fair to you...
    Thanks for warning us ..

    I've emailed them and thankfully they've said it was an error and I should expect it to be shipped at the end of the month which was approximately the last shipping date they had sent me.


  • #690
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    The 14 inch IdeaPad 5 is now available. I've configured as follows and using the rewards store and newsletter discount it comes to €470

    It seems like good value to me, what are your thoughts?

    Processor - AMD Ryzen 3 4300U Processor (2.70GHz, Max Boost up to 3.70GHz, 4 Cores, 4MB Cache)
    Operating System - Windows 10 Home 64
    Operating System Language - Windows 10 Home 64 English
    Microsoft Productivity Software - Microsoft Office Trial
    Memory - 8GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    Hard Drive - 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display - 14.0" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 3.0mm Thickness, 300nits, Narrow bezel
    Graphics - Integrated Graphics
    Color - Graphite Grey
    Keyboard - Keyboard Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera - 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Palmrest - PC/ABS
    Surface Treatment - Anodizing
    Fingerprint Reader - Fingerprint Reader
    Battery - 3 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 57Wh
    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
    1


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  • #691
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    ^^ I will probably upgrade the processor to 4500 and memory to 16gb.


  • #692
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    ^^ I will probably upgrade the processor to 4500 and memory to 16gb.

    an extra €100 for the processor upgrade. For my uses I think (hope) my config is sufficient, I don't do anything too processor heavy so think I will be ok.


  • #693
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Go for it if you think that is sufficient for you.

    I have 4500, I wish I would have gone for other processor. Then again, there's always something better..

    If that works for you then it looks fine. Maybe add backlit keyboard which I think was only €5-10.

    Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX - is another €10


  • #694
    adrian522
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 16,139 Mod ✭✭✭✭adrian522


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    Go for it if you think that is sufficient for you.

    I have 4500, I wish I would have gone for other processor. Then again, there's always something better..

    If that works for you then it looks fine. Maybe add backlit keyboard which I think was only €5-10.

    Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX - is another €10

    What's the difference is the Wi-Fi?

    I'll cancel and add the backlit keyboard alright.

    Just looking for a basic laptop with decent screen, battery and capable of watching HD video from Netflix etc.

    I'm assuming the above is well capable of that.


  • #695
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    well capable

    but make sure to get the best screen option you can

    for the money, if thats all you need it for, a tablet might well be a better option tbh


  • #696
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    adrian522 wrote: »
    What's the difference is the Wi-Fi?

    I'll cancel and add the backlit keyboard alright.

    Just looking for a basic laptop with decent screen, battery and capable of watching HD video from Netflix etc.

    I'm assuming the above is well capable of that.

    Better and faster. Although for bit of a streaming you will not notice a huge difference.

    The spec is well capable for your needs.


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  • #697
    mttk
    Registered Users Posts: 21 ✭mttk


    For those that missed the earlier deal. A 14inch version and if you go through the education store and news letter you can get 20% discount

    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-14ARE05/p/81YMCTO1WWENIE1


  • #698
    Nigel Fairservice
    Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 2,290 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nigel Fairservice


    adrian522 wrote: »
    The 14 inch IdeaPad 5 is now available. I've configured as follows and using the rewards store and newsletter discount it comes to €470

    It seems like good value to me, what are your thoughts?

    Processor - AMD Ryzen 3 4300U Processor (2.70GHz, Max Boost up to 3.70GHz, 4 Cores, 4MB Cache)
    Operating System - Windows 10 Home 64
    Operating System Language - Windows 10 Home 64 English
    Microsoft Productivity Software - Microsoft Office Trial
    Memory - 8GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    Hard Drive - 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display - 14.0" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 3.0mm Thickness, 300nits, Narrow bezel
    Graphics - Integrated Graphics
    Color - Graphite Grey
    Keyboard - Keyboard Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera - 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Palmrest - PC/ABS
    Surface Treatment - Anodizing
    Fingerprint Reader - Fingerprint Reader
    Battery - 3 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 57Wh
    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
    1

    I have a similar enough spec to this. I'm only using it for browsing and a bit of word, nothing too taxing. Very happy with the performance. Do go for the backlit keyboard! Kinda wondering how I got by for years without it now.


  • #699
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    how do you get the "irish rewards" discount?


  • #700
    Lenny17123
    Registered Users Posts: 430 ✭✭Lenny17123


    sapphade wrote: »
    EXCLUSIVEWRKIT!
    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/ierewards/gatekeeper/showpage?toggle=PasscodeGateKeeper

    that's the Irish store and passcode . hope it works for those interested
    glasso wrote: »
    how do you get the "irish rewards" discount?

    The link was on the 2nd page of this thread :D Though not sure if it still works as i haven't tried it myself yet.


  • #701
    romperstomper
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,718 ✭✭✭romperstomper


    adrian522 wrote: »
    The 14 inch IdeaPad 5 is now available. I've configured as follows and using the rewards store and newsletter discount it comes to €470

    It seems like good value to me, what are your thoughts?

    Processor - AMD Ryzen 3 4300U Processor (2.70GHz, Max Boost up to 3.70GHz, 4 Cores, 4MB Cache)
    Operating System - Windows 10 Home 64
    Operating System Language - Windows 10 Home 64 English
    Microsoft Productivity Software - Microsoft Office Trial
    Memory - 8GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    Hard Drive - 256GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2242, PCIe-NVMe, TLC
    Display - 14.0" FHD (1920x1080), IPS, Anti-glare, 3.0mm Thickness, 300nits, Narrow bezel
    Graphics - Integrated Graphics
    Color - Graphite Grey
    Keyboard - Keyboard Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera - 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Palmrest - PC/ABS
    Surface Treatment - Anodizing
    Fingerprint Reader - Fingerprint Reader
    Battery - 3 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 57Wh
    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
    1

    where is this available? when i click the lenovo link in this thread the model begins with a 4500 CPU and costs 730e


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