Lenovo Ideapad 5

manic111 said:
Have any of you guys opened your laptop up yet? I ordered mine with the 2280 SSD, wondering about adding a 2242 SSD to it as well - is there a slot?
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Mine isn't due to ship until 31st August lol.
From what I can see on YouTube, it should have both a 2242 slot and a 2280 slot.
Ps why do you need to fill both? 512gb not enough?
 
@manic111 how big/heavy is the 95w charger?
i specced the 95w for mine too, but in second thoughts, i was wondering if the 65w would be a better choice as it'd be smaller and lighter (and more portable lol)
 
ok, just had a play.
for reference...this is the spec i got:

tamzzy said:
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
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first impressions:
1) metal chassis = zero flex when pressing hard on the keys. #win
2) same with the lid. metal = minimal flex
3) 2.4mm ips screen is indeed 100% sRGB. windows reports it as a BOE 08B5, from a quick google uses PWM when not in max brightness, which is a bit of a bummer, but at 60-80% brightness isnt too big of an issue
4) 512gb 2240 drive is a wd sn730, rather than the samsung pm981 (970 evo), again a bit of a bummer as it's ever so slightly slower in benchmarks...lol
5) 95w powerbrick is massive in comparison to the laptop. i'd probably be getting a 65w brick for travel.
for reference, 95w charger = approx 13cm x 5.5cm x 2.5cm; 65w charger = approx 11cm x 4.6cm x 2.5cm
6) fingerprint reader is fast and accurate (fwiw)
7) graphite grey = very classy looking. but fingerprint magnet and feels very easy to scratch :(

overall, for £680 notes. excellent value.
 
Snapshot said:
I've got the identical spec but I think it's a 4700U rather than a 4800U (or did you find an option I didn't?).
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It was an option right at the start. I think it got withdrawn a couple of days after I placed my order. Was a £60 upgrade from the 4700u so I suspect it got over-ordered
 
ak22 said:
Thanks just seen the tech specs didn't scroll all the way to the bottom of the web page before, how do i choose the metal body?
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Its not really all-metal. The lid and the keyboard panel is metal (keys are plastic), the underside is plastic. You get the metal option with the 2.4mm screen. The other 2 screen options I think comes with the full plastic body.
Usbc only charging = metal body. Round charging port = plastic body (afaik)
 
Minstadave said:
I think there's issues with full metal builds on the 14", most on HUKD are getting emails saying plastic only available.
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Probably ran out of the metal body lol. Dunno what the plastic body build quality is like. But the metal body quality feels excellent. More £1000 budget range than £680
 
Smiffy-UK said:
Awesome, I had seen a couple of you Tamzzy to mention one lol who reinstalled win10 to remove bloatware and then install that from the site,
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tbh, lenovo's bloatware isn't as bad as some other OEMs like asus etc.
i just like my windows as vanilla as i can get it ;)
 
yeah, agree with minstadave...it's unbeatable value, really. especially if you can nab the ideapad with the discounts lenovo frequently offers
 
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