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

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  • #152
    machiavellianme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,655 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    BLUEYK wrote: »
    For those wondering on codes, which site, etc, the link to the Irish rewards store on page 2 I found best to use. The rewards store auto gives 10% off and then when you spec your machine and put it in your basket apply the emag sign up 10% discount code. No need to worry about unidays, UK site or PM that way. I was confused with this myself yesterday and other posters helped me out.

    Yes, it appears that the UK could stack all 3 at one point but that is closed now.


  • #153
    cormie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,838 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    Folks, would anyone be able to recommend a setup for an older relative of mine? From the post above, it seems it's just as good a deal to buy from the Irish site and you don't need to mess around signing up to different 10% offers as you do if buying from UK site?

    Would be after something simple enough, 15" screen, backlit keyboard, SSD, built in webcam, a nice battery and fingerprint scanner would all be great.

    RAM, graphics, processor etc aren't such a big deal as it's really only going to be used for very basic stuff.

    Any pointers or links would be great :)


  • #154
    Zardoz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,878 ✭✭✭Zardoz


    Looks like the metal palmrest option has disappeared again.

    The 14 inch version of this which will be launched soon has the option of a full aluminium case.


  • #155
    Brock Turnpike
    Registered Users Posts: 3,756 ✭✭✭Brock Turnpike


    Sorry, without reading the full these, can anyone tell me how easy/difficult it is to load Windows 10 onto the dos system this comes with please?


  • #156
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Brock Turnpike wrote: »
    Sorry, without reading the full these, can anyone tell me how easy/difficult it is to load Windows 10 onto the dos system this comes with please?

    Easy enough, plenty of guides on the net.


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  • #157
    MidlanderMan
    Registered Users Posts: 663 ✭✭✭MidlanderMan


    Brock Turnpike wrote: »
    Sorry, without reading the full these, can anyone tell me how easy/difficult it is to load Windows 10 onto the dos system this comes with please?

    Simple. Downloaded a file, put a 16gb usb drive in to your pc, load file on to usb drive, put drive in to laptop, boot, run program.

    With the SSD in the laptop it will take less than 10 minutes to install.


  • #158
    Pixied
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 452 ✭✭Pixied


    Hi

    Does anyone please have a link to where exactly I can start putting together a laptop?

    I have had a look at the Lenovo.ie and it’s a bit confusing. Are you choosing for example, an Ideapad and customising it?
    Or is there a new section for 4000 amd processor type laptops?

    Any pointers appreciated.

    Thanks.


  • #159
    Nigel Fairservice
    Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 2,289 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nigel Fairservice


    machiavellianme wrote: »
    Just tried that, it was 60 euro more expensive than here plus parcel motel and the code still didn't work. They must've plugged the double discount.

    The unidays thing is a little bit long winded but it worked for me eventually. My sister gave me her login details for the unidays website and I clicked on the Lenovo link there. The link took me on to a website called Student Beans and then to the Lenovo UK education store. The base price of the laptop here was £365\€415 (it was €458 on the Irish rewards site). I added on my extras which brought the price up to £418 and then applied my 10% voucher for the mailing list to bring the price down to £376\€432.
    BLUEYK wrote: »
    For those wondering on codes, which site, etc, the link to the Irish rewards store on page 2 I found best to use. The rewards store auto gives 10% off and then when you spec your machine and put it in your basket apply the emag sign up 10% discount code. No need to worry about unidays, UK site or PM that way. I was confused with this myself yesterday and other posters helped me out.

    If you can get access to a Unidays account easily enough it's definitely worth considering going through the UK site. Third level students in Ireland can access the site. I'm long out of college but was able to use my sister's account. The Irish rewards site for me was coming in at €462 for what I wanted. Going through the UK site I got it for €432.


  • #160
    Zardoz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,878 ✭✭✭Zardoz


    Nigel Fairservice wrote: »
    The unidays thing is a little bit long winded but it worked for me eventually. My sister gave me her login details for the unidays website and I clicked on the Lenovo link there. The link took me on to a website called Student Beans and then to the Lenovo UK education store. The base price of the laptop here was £365\€415 (it was €458 on the Irish rewards site). I added on my extras which brought the price up to £418 and then applied my 10% voucher for the mailing list to bring the price down to £376\€432.



    If you can get access to a Unidays account easily enough it's definitely worth considering going through the UK site. Third level students in Ireland can access the site. I'm long out of college but was able to use my sister's account. The Irish rewards site for me was coming in at €462 for what I wanted. Going through the UK site I got it for €432.

    The Unidays offer is only cheaper if you choose the Ryzen 4300 .
    For any other cpu the Irish rewards site is the same price or cheaper.

    Lenovo have confirmed that the 16GB model is dual channel. All lower RAM capacities are single channel.


  • #161
    DeepBlue
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,677 ✭✭✭DeepBlue


    Pixied wrote: »
    Does anyone please have a link to where exactly I can start putting together a laptop?
    On the irish lenovo site you can start here :
    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/ierewards/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-15ARE05/p/88IPS501393


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  • #162
    Pixied
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 452 ✭✭Pixied


    DeepBlue wrote: »
    On the irish lenovo site you can start here :
    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/ierewards/laptops/ideapad/s-series/IdeaPad-5-15ARE05/p/88IPS501393

    Thanks a mill. It’s asks for a passcode. Where do I get this from? Is that the uni days one from the uk?


  • #163
    Ryath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,466 ✭✭✭Ryath


    Pixied wrote: »
    Thanks a mill. It’s asks for a passcode. Where do I get this from? Is that the uni days one from the uk?

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=113245366&postcount=16


  • #164
    Nigel Fairservice
    Moderators, Regional Abroad Moderators Posts: 2,289 Mod ✭✭✭✭Nigel Fairservice


    Pixied wrote: »
    Thanks a mill. It’s asks for a passcode. Where do I get this from? Is that the uni days one from the uk?

    It's EXCLUSIVEWRKIT!


  • #165
    BLUEYK
    Registered Users Posts: 153 ✭✭BLUEYK


    Picking the 4500 processor or higher, best savings I found were Irish rewards site auto 10% off, spec your laptop removing the WIN10 OS saving e100, sign up to newsletter and apply that 10% code at checkout. So say a e700 list price laptop, -70, -100, -53. You pay 477 which is over 30% saving. Minimum hassle also doing it this way. If anyone found a better way ease share so I don't misguide other posters, thanks.

    Also, if you have issues using the code into the Irish rewards site from page 2, it wouldn't work from my tablet but worked no problem from my laptop.


  • #166
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    cormie wrote: »
    Folks, would anyone be able to recommend a setup for an older relative of mine? From the post above, it seems it's just as good a deal to buy from the Irish site and you don't need to mess around signing up to different 10% offers as you do if buying from UK site?

    Would be after something simple enough, 15" screen, backlit keyboard, SSD, built in webcam, a nice battery and fingerprint scanner would all be great.

    RAM, graphics, processor etc aren't such a big deal as it's really only going to be used for very basic stuff.

    Any pointers or links would be great :)

    budget region?

    the min spec of these processors would certainly do, 8gb ram would be plenty for futureproofing in that use case too, so if the budget was in or around 4/500 youd def find a configuration to suit imo


  • #167
    bfa1509
    Registered Users Posts: 1,022 ✭✭✭bfa1509


    After sleeping on it I pulled the trigger. The option to drop the OS, a good processor, the IPS panel and the dual channel ram sold me in the end.

    Can anyone confirm if it has the proper number pad? That would be an extra bonus.


  • #168
    machiavellianme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,655 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    bfa1509 wrote: »
    After sleeping on it I pulled the trigger. The option to drop the OS, a good processor, the IPS panel and the dual channel ram sold me in the end.

    Can anyone confirm if it has the proper number pad? That would be an extra bonus.

    Looks like it in the pics


  • #169
    cormie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,838 ✭✭✭✭cormie


    Deleted User wrote: »
    budget region?

    the min spec of these processors would certainly do, 8gb ram would be plenty for futureproofing in that use case too, so if the budget was in or around 4/500 youd def find a configuration to suit imo

    Cool, have seen some configs that would suit, thanks :)


  • #170
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,108 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    I chose the bog standard screen. Should I have regrets? Won't be doing much movie watching etc just the odd YouTube video and a bit of photoshopping.


  • #171
    amdaley28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 808 ✭✭✭amdaley28


    I just tried the Irish site there now & the code EXCLUSIVEWRKIT! didn't work ?


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  • #172
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    amdaley28 wrote: »
    I just tried the Irish site there now & the code EXCLUSIVEWRKIT! didn't work ?

    Just worked for me. Make sure you're including the exclamation mark! :)


  • #173
    ImARebel
    Registered Users Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    Is there value in selecting the 512ssd drive? Or is 256 enough? ( Not planning on adding a separate HDD)


  • #174
    Zardoz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,878 ✭✭✭Zardoz


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    I chose the bog standard screen. Should I have regrets? Won't be doing much movie watching etc just the odd YouTube video and a bit of photoshopping.

    The standard screen is a TN panel and its garbage.
    Go for the IPS screen ,its well worth the few extra euro.


  • #175
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,108 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    Zardoz wrote: »
    The standard screen is a TN panel and its garbage.
    Go for the IPS screen ,its well worth the few extra euro.

    Feck. Thanks for the tip. Re-placed a new order now.

    Anyone know the easiest way to cancel the old order? The email contact form is broken.


  • #176
    dan786
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,314 ✭✭✭dan786


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    I chose the bog standard screen. Should I have regrets? Won't be doing much movie watching etc just the odd YouTube video and a bit of photoshopping.

    If you are flogging it off on adverts to make a few quid then might as well. Just like you did with the Pixel deal from here.


  • #177
    BLUEYK
    Registered Users Posts: 153 ✭✭BLUEYK


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    I chose the bog standard screen. Should I have regrets? Won't be doing much movie watching etc just the odd YouTube video and a bit of photoshopping.

    Which processor did you order? 4500 only has IPS as an option.

    Upgrade the TN for IPS is advisable.


  • #178
    gerard2210
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 547 ✭✭✭gerard2210


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    Feck. Thanks for the tip. Re-placed a new order now.

    Anyone know the easiest way to cancel the old order? The email contact form is broken.

    I tried cancelling a laptop I ordered last July, I tried to cancel over the phone and re-order a different spec, but couldn't so I was told to order the second laptop then when the one I was returning arrived I had to ring them for a return label, and they arranged for a courier to collect it.


  • #179
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    The Ayatolla wrote: »
    Feck. Thanks for the tip. Re-placed a new order now.

    Anyone know the easiest way to cancel the old order? The email contact form is broken.

    get them on the phone.

    i.e. Monday morning.


  • #180
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    BLUEYK wrote: »
    Which processor did you order? 4500 and above screens are all IPS.

    Thats not true. I got the 4800u and my setup has the TN screen:

    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
    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), TN, Anti-glare, 3.2mm Thickness, 250nits, Narrow bezel
    Graphic Card - Integrated Graphics
    Color - Graphite Grey
    Keyboard - Keyboard Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera - 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment - Anodizing
    Palmrest - PC/ABS
    Battery - 3 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 45Wh
    Power Cord - 65W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK
    Wireless - Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack - Publication-English
    Warranty - 1 Year Courier or Carry-in


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  • #181
    ImARebel
    Registered Users Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    Cheers OP bought one :D


  • #182
    BLUEYK
    Registered Users Posts: 153 ✭✭BLUEYK


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Thats not true. I got the 4800u and my setup has the TN screen:

    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
    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), TN, Anti-glare, 3.2mm Thickness, 250nits, Narrow bezel
    Graphic Card - Integrated Graphics
    Color - Graphite Grey
    Keyboard - Keyboard Iron Grey English (UK)
    Camera - 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
    Surface Treatment - Anodizing
    Palmrest - PC/ABS
    Battery - 3 Cell Li-Polymer Internal Battery, 45Wh
    Power Cord - 65W AC Adapter (3pin)-UK
    Wireless - Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or above
    Language Pack - Publication-English
    Warranty - 1 Year Courier or Carry-in

    Apologies, my bad, I'll edit my post, too long looking at various specs, I went with the 4500 processor and didn't have a TN option


  • #183
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    BLUEYK wrote: »
    Apologies, my bad, I'll edit my post, too long looking at various specs, I went with the 4500 processor and didn't have a TN option

    Yeah, screen quality isn't a big deal for me because I'll be connecting my laptop to a docking station like 80% of the time. I'm happy with the TN for the limited use the screen will get


  • #184
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    should probably pick at least an IPS option for better viewing angles and contrast. and you want the 300 nits brightness for sure. 250 is not great / looks dark.

    the most expensive non-touch IPS option has reasonable colour-accuracy for those doing photo or video editing.


  • #185
    dessierb
    Registered Users Posts: 133 ✭✭dessierb


    Just configured and added to basket €473. Mighty! Went to pay and page refreshed and it bumped it €100. Went back into config and the MS OS 10 option is no longer available to deselect. :mad::mad::mad::mad:


  • #186
    machiavellianme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,655 ✭✭✭✭machiavellianme


    dessierb wrote: »
    Just configured and added to basket €473. Mighty! Went to pay and page refreshed and it bumped it €100. Went back into config and the MS OS 10 option is no longer available to deselect. :mad::mad::mad::mad:

    Anyone with a config in their cart since yesterday should be able to checkout without Windows 10 as long as they don't try to edit the spec. Just in case you decided to sleep on it.


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  • #187
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    dessierb wrote: »
    Just configured and added to basket €473. Mighty! Went to pay and page refreshed and it bumped it €100. Went back into config and the MS OS 10 option is no longer available to deselect. :mad::mad::mad::mad:
    Looks like they closed the door on the ‘naked OS’ option. That was the real sweetener.

    And added the metal palmrest in as an option too!


  • #188
    ClaptonBay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 187 ✭✭ClaptonBay


    dodzy wrote: »
    Looks like they closed the door on the ‘naked OS’ option. That was the real sweetener.

    And added the metal palmrest in as an option too!

    fack it...too late.:(


  • #189
    Brock Turnpike
    Registered Users Posts: 3,756 ✭✭✭Brock Turnpike


    Any idea what ports come with it? Can't see them listed as part of the config.


  • #190
    Dante7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭Dante7


    Brock Turnpike wrote: »
    Any idea what ports come with it? Can't see them listed as part of the config.

    Two USB-A and one USB-C


  • #191
    The Ayatolla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,108 ✭✭✭The Ayatolla


    Yeah the operating system option is gone. I tried to cancel an order this morning, customer service have put request through to warehouse.

    If I can't cancel it, someone is welcome to the below at cost price (€580) + delivery from Cork if needed.
    Otherwise I'll be sending back to Lenovo. Drop me a PM.

    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 - 512GB Solid State Drive, M.2 2280, PCIe-NVMe, QLC
    Display - 15.6" FHD (1920x1080), TN, Anti-glare, 3.2mm Thickness, 250nits, 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


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  • #192
    absolutegroove
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 743 ✭✭✭absolutegroove


    machiavellianme wrote: »
    Anyone with a config in their cart since yesterday should be able to checkout without Windows 10 as long as they don't try to edit the spec. Just in case you decided to sleep on it.

    Thankfully that’s what happened to me. I was on the fence since Friday and left it in my cart. Managed to check out this morning with the max spec (without windows).

    Phew!!


  • #193
    Brock Turnpike
    Registered Users Posts: 3,756 ✭✭✭Brock Turnpike


    Dante7 wrote: »
    Two USB-A and one USB-C

    Cheers. And what about for connecting to another monitor? HDMI I assume?


  • #194
    rks
    Registered Users Posts: 179 ✭✭rks


    Can someone please help me with the email sign up link to get 10% off? Thanks

    EDIT: Found it. How long it usually take for the mail to arrive?


  • #195
    Dante7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭Dante7


    Brock Turnpike wrote: »
    Cheers. And what about for connecting to another monitor? HDMI I assume?

    HDMI and USB-C to Display Port for up to two additional monitors.


  • #196
    foxirl
    Registered Users Posts: 677 ✭✭✭foxirl


    rks wrote: »
    Can someone please help me with the email sign up link to get 10% off? Thanks

    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/emailSignup

    Not as good a bargain anymore now that you have to select it with windows.


  • #197
    Dante7
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,543 ✭✭✭Dante7


    Video review comparing it to a Dell XPS and a MacBook Air. This is looking like a really excellent machine and a brilliant bargain for anyone who managed to get it with the full discounts and no Windows.

    https://youtu.be/3jf7itO2YKg


  • #198
    Canonfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,023 ✭✭✭Canonfan


    This Lenovo Ideapad 5 15 is called (联想小新15 2020), you can copy those words and search on Youtube for a closer look at the laptop, in Chinese though.


  • #199
    Zardoz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,878 ✭✭✭Zardoz


    Dante7 wrote: »
    Video review comparing it to a Dell XPS and a MacBook Air. This is looking like a really excellent machine and a brilliant bargain for anyone who managed to get it with the full discounts and no Windows.

    https://youtu.be/3jf7itO2YKg

    Yes ,looks like a great buy apart from the fan ,which is constantly on.


  • #200
    rks
    Registered Users Posts: 179 ✭✭rks


    foxirl wrote: »
    https://www.lenovo.com/ie/en/emailSignup

    Not as good a bargain anymore now that you have to select it with windows.

    Used 2 different email ids, no sign of the email yet. Does it take long?


  • #201
    FFVII
    Registered Users Posts: 1,382 ✭✭✭FFVII


    Zardoz wrote: »
    Yes ,looks like a great buy apart from the fan ,which is constantly on.

    Really?

    Why??

    I bought Think Pad E in their last sale in Feb, older Ryzen 7, it only comes on when charging.


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