Lenovo Ideapad 5

[tamzzy]

@Minstadave I saw you got one from HUKD website

How do you find it?
Temps?
Build quality?
Did you get the metallic version with the 100% sRGB screen?

(obvs looking to get one too)

Happy for opinions if anyone else got one too...

 

[tamzzy]

@Minstadave yeah the 14 inch is tempting. According to the specsheet the 100% sRGB screen is available which is a big plus...though can't really justify the £130 difference between the 15 and the 14. Apparently an option will be coming soon with freedos which should hopefully reduce the price. I'll bite then.

Just gave my mum my old laptop so on the hunt for a new one lol
The dell g15 looks really tempting (and I get £100 cashback with amex)...but and its a big but...the screen is only 65% sRGB really putting me off

 

[tamzzy]

@Minstadave is the 100% sRGB screen the 2.4mm thickness option or the 3mm thickness option?

 

[tamzzy]

@Minstadave thx

@manic111 you went for the 14 or 15?

 

[tamzzy]

@manic111 ah nice
if the 14 drops to £600 if the freedos option ever gets released...i'll probably bite (i don't really need, need a laptop, but definitely useful to have one)

 

[tamzzy]

The 14 looks the better buy, apart from the smaller battery. That extra M2 slot and USBC port are really useful.

can't seem to find many reviews comparing the metal chassis to the plastic though...is it much of a difference?

 

[tamzzy]

ok bit the bullet on the ideapad 14"
asked lenovo rep and they said they're not releasing freedos in uk. so have to stump up the extra for windows
was tempted by the legion 5, but couldn't justify an extra £200ish seeing that i rarely use a laptop

 

[tamzzy]

Does the metal chassis have 2 USB C ports (one of which is for charging)? If so, that's a win, thought I was going to have to dongle it up!

Yes it does on the 14".

only one usb c
2 usb 3.1

 

[tamzzy]

Just found this review and you're right, just one USB-C even on the metal version:

yeah. can't wait to see how it is. got the black (grahite grey) version. always have been a fan of the thinkpads and like the black look

fully maxed out
the debacle of the dell with the terribad cooling swayed the decision in lenovo's favour in the end

Processor - AMD Ryzen 7 4800U Processor (1.80GHz, Max Boost up to 4.20GHz, 8 Cores, 8MB Cache)
Operating System - Windows 10 Home 64
Operating System Language - Windows 10 Home 64 English
Microsoft Productivity Software - Microsoft Office Trial
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
Graphics - Integrated Graphics
Color - Graphite Grey
Keyboard - Keyboard Backlit Iron Grey English (UK)
Camera - 720p HD Camera with Array Microphone
Palmrest - Metal
Surface Treatment - Anodizing
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

 

[tamzzy]

@manic111 how'd you find the ideapad 14? First impressions?

 

[tamzzy]

@manic111 which screen did you get? is it the thin 2.4mm 100% srgb screen?

just checked my order status...apparently it's expected to be shipped august 31st...
trolololol
@Minstadave how did you wing the 10% refund?

 

[tamzzy]

I just emailed the customer service email and asked as it was 7 weeks wait rather than 3-4 when I ordered. They replied and sent a refund a few days later.

Presumably you sent the email after you got the laptop?

 

[tamzzy]

Lenovo seem to be quoting 6 weeks+ on these, is that typical!?

Think it depends what you order and their backlog. Mine arrived inside 2 weeks. Others who ordered 4800u laptops look like being a lot longer

yeah. my ideapad with 4800u has been delayed til 31st august
= 10 weeks lead time
(though if i can wing a 10% discount like minstadave and get it down to £610 shipped...i'll be a happy chappy)

 

[tamzzy]

Are discount codes common or should I just get ordering now?

10% if you have student/corporate discount
Extra 10% if you sign up for the email

So 19% in total

 

[tamzzy]

Is it worth me paying the extra for the 6 core 4500U as that requires the larger size HDD?

If all you're literally doing is basic tasks then the base processor is sufficient (as usual)

 

[tamzzy]

I was thinking of going for the 4600u but seems like it's only another £40 for the 4700u processor? I'm always a sucker for an upsale

I'd do it for the gpu tbh. 4600u = 6cu, 4700u = 7cu

 

[tamzzy]

Can somebody point me to the post on HukD? It might be the offer has expired, but when I try the prices are £600+, even with the student discount.

10% if you have student/corporate discount
Extra 10% if you sign up for the email

So 19% in total

 

[tamzzy]

It doesnt look like you can stack vouchers any more.. So no 19% discount available.

It ain't voucher stacking (though granted I haven't been back to the website to try)
You login to the student/corporate portal = automatic 10% discount, and then you can use the 10% newsletter voucher

 

[tamzzy]

@oHUTCHYo depends on which screen was specced on the laptop you saw at PCW.
There are 3 screen options on the ideapad
TN 250 nit 65% sRGB
IPS 250 nit 65%sRGB
IPS 300 nit 100% sRGB

 

[tamzzy]

I have done this, got the 10% student discount, but it wont accept the 10% newsletter discount they sent me for some reason.

ah that sucks
maybe try to sub to the newsletter again with another email address and use a different code?