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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: 321 ✭✭CitizenFloor


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    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


    Hmm, is it worth me going back? - I used the 10% off, what was your combined discount?


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭Schorpio


    Are there any potentially good bargains on desktop PCs? I've had a quick look, and it seems that, while there are desktops you can customize, none seem to be available without a Windows license - which is a big saving here.


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


    Hmm, is it worth me going back? - I used the 10% off, what was your combined discount?

    Not sure what my combined discount was but I gt the following for €545

    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, 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 - 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


  • Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭CitizenFloor


    MrStuffins wrote: »
    Not sure what my combined discount was but I gt the following for €545

    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, 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 - 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


    It might be worth cancelling actually, depending on which codes you used.....Are they freely available?


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


    It might be worth cancelling actually, depending on which codes you used.....Are they freely available?

    Yeah I just signed up to the Lenovo mailing list


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  • Registered Users Posts: 464 ✭✭northknife


    Any techs give their verdict on the following as I wouldn't class myself as anywhere near tech savvy. Just need it for basic browsing and file storage. Paid £332 for the following using sign-up discount.

    Processor - AMD Ryzen 3 4300U Processor (2.70GHz, Max Boost up to 3.70GHz, 4 Cores, 4MB Cache)
    Operating System - Free-DOS
    Operating System Language - Free-DOS
    Memory - 4GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    First Hard Drive - 1TB Hard Drive, 5400RPM, 2.5", 7mm
    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 - 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 - 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


  • Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭CitizenFloor


    MrStuffins wrote:
    Yeah I just signed up to the Lenovo mailing list

    That is what I did for the 10%.....what other discounts are available ðŸ˜


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


    northknife wrote: »
    Any techs give their verdict on the following as I wouldn't class myself as anywhere near tech savvy. Just need it for basic browsing and file storage. Paid £332 for the following using sign-up discount.

    Processor - AMD Ryzen 3 4300U Processor (2.70GHz, Max Boost up to 3.70GHz, 4 Cores, 4MB Cache)
    Operating System - Free-DOS
    Operating System Language - Free-DOS
    Memory - 4GB DDR4 3200MHz Onboard
    First Hard Drive - 1TB Hard Drive, 5400RPM, 2.5", 7mm
    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 - 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 - 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

    Put in 8GB RAM anyway.

    And how much storage you need?

    Take out the HDD and double the SSD maybe and get the bigger battery?? Up to you their.

    Ryzen 3 is fine, how much more for R5, future proof it?


  • Registered Users Posts: 751 ✭✭✭p15574


    Thanks OP...Pulled the trigger on this, €582.38 after 10% ezine discount

    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
    First Hard Drive - 1TB Hard Drive, 5400RPM, 2.5", 7mm
    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 - 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 - 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


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    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.


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  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    is there a thread or link for windows 10 keys lads


  • Registered Users Posts: 12,303 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    is there a thread or link for windows 10 keys lads
    Go to eBay. You can get one for a 5er


  • Registered Users Posts: 911 ✭✭✭heffsarmy


    Grab a Windows 7 or 8 key and download Windows 10 ISO, free upgrade is still availible...most older c's have the key printed on the bottom


  • Registered Users Posts: 12,303 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    heffsarmy wrote: »
    Grab a Windows 7 or 8 key and download Windows 10 ISO, free upgrade is still availible...most older c's have the key printed on the bottom

    Yes but only if you haven't already upgraded that laptop. I'd be surprised many haven't already done so given the daily notifications back in 2015.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    does anyone know if the 16gb ram config is dual channel or not?


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,519 ✭✭✭Zardoz


    glasso wrote: »
    does anyone know if the 16gb ram config is dual channel or not?

    Nobody knows for sure .

    There is only one review of the laptop out there by a Romanian guy
    https://next.lab501.ro/notebook/amd-ryzen-4000-mobile-part-ii-lenovo-ideapad-5-amd-ryzen-5-4500u-amd-ryzen-7-4700u
    The model he tested has dual channel Ram .

    It seems there are single-channel and dual-channel versions available though .


  • Registered Users Posts: 735 ✭✭✭absolutegroove


    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.


    Nice.

    Any direct link to this on Lenovo. I’m looking for a set-up for encoding video and this set-up looks like a contender.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Nice.

    Any direct link to this on Lenovo. I’m looking for a set-up for encoding video and this set-up looks like a contender.

    the amd 4000 cpus would be much better for video encoding than this intel with the mx350- that is (contrary to what people think) primarily a cpu-bound task.

    the 8-core 4800u, 4700u or even the 6-core with SMT 4600u would be ideal and kill this 4-core low base clock intel. the amd cpus have more cores and can sustain higher clock speeds in real-world usage.

    make sure that you pick the best screen option - as the other ones all have very poor colour accuracy.


  • Registered Users Posts: 735 ✭✭✭absolutegroove


    glasso wrote: »
    the amd 4000 cpus would be much better for video encoding than this intel with the mx350- that is (contrary to what people think) primarily a cpu-bound task.

    the 4800u, 4700u or even the 4600u would be ideal.


    Even without a dedicated graphics card? I might be doing some very light editing (nothing heavy regarding effects, transitions etc)


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Even without a dedicated graphics card? I might be doing some very light editing (nothing heavy regarding effects, transitions etc)

    yes as I said it's a cpu-bound task.

    https://fixthephoto.com/best-cpu-for-video-editing.html
    Most of the functions of the video editing software are handled by the CPU, which interacts with the software interface and the operating system, so it is worth investment. Without a powerful processor, any system lags behind.

    A multi-core processor is the basis of video editing PC build, the number and speed of cores determine the speed of video post-production. A multithreaded processor with enough cores and high clock speed is ideal for video editing. I have selected 8 best processors for video editing in different price categories.


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  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    the igpu in the 4000 series are decent enough in their own right and will handle any tasks relating to the graphics side ok

    the cpu is overwhelmingly the most important factor for video editing work (and at least 16gb ram)


  • Registered Users Posts: 735 ✭✭✭absolutegroove


    glasso wrote: »


    Thanks Glasso and I really appreciate the advice and information.


  • Registered Users Posts: 735 ✭✭✭absolutegroove


    glasso wrote: »
    the igpu in the 4000 series are decent enough in their own right and will handle any tasks relating to the graphics side ok

    the cpu is overwhelmingly the most important factor for video editing work (and at least 16gb ram)


    I’ll max out Spec on the Lenovo and that should keep me going for a couple of years.


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    Thanks Glasso and I really appreciate the advice and information.

    I would go for the 4800u if you can stretch the extra if video work is a priority for you.

    don't forget the best screen option for colour accuracy. (last one on the list)


  • Registered Users Posts: 735 ✭✭✭absolutegroove


    glasso wrote: »
    I would go for the 4800u if you can stretch the extra if video work is a priority for you.

    don't forget the best screen option for colour accuracy. (last one on the list)


    Will do and thanks again :-)


  • Registered Users Posts: 663 ✭✭✭MidlanderMan


    Used sapphade's link and got the following for €465.
    ****ing bargain.

    Was gonna pay the extra 3- quid for the 4600u but I really don't needit, I don't even need the 4500u, the 4300u would be more than enough for me really as I only use a laptop for watching movies while travelling and some very undemanding games as I have a well specced Desktop at home.

    Now we wait.
    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
    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


  • Registered Users Posts: 17,764 ✭✭✭✭keane2097


    How come the multi-touch screen is cheaper than the other one?


  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    keane2097 wrote: »
    How come the multi-touch screen is cheaper than the other one?

    because the other one has

    - much better colour accuracy / sRGB coverage

    - metal lid (I believe)


    I don't think that the touch is fine stylus compatible and in any case touch-screen on a larger laptop is of pretty limited use as the laptop is too heavy to use as a tablet.


  • Registered Users Posts: 675 ✭✭✭foxirl


    Anyone know if the graphite grey or the platinum grey is the darker one. Thanks


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  • Posts: 0 [Deleted User]


    foxirl wrote: »
    Anyone know if the graphite grey or the platinum grey is the darker one. Thanks

    graphite is dark grey / blackish like graphite

    platinum is silver like platinum


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