ThinkPad E470 / 14" FHD / Gen7 i7-7500U / 256GB SSD / 16GB RAM / 2GB Nvidia / $945 Shipped @ Lenovo

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ThinkPad E470 / 14" FHD / Gen7 i7-7500U / 256GB SSD / 16GB RAM / 2GB Nvidia / $945 Shipped @ Lenovo

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TA-E470-945

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Awesome specs and back slightly cheaper than last time. Apply coupon TA-E470-945 at checkout to get the discount. Feel free to call Lenovo's telesales number on 1300 557 073 with questions during business hours. Ends 11:59pm AEDT Sunday. Enjoy :)

Intel Gen7 i7-7500U CPU

14" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS

16GB DDR4 2400MHz SODIMM

NVIDIA GeForce 940MX 2GB

256GB OPAL2.0 SSD

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pantsparty on 12/01/2017 - 14:32

+16

I don't know what I see more of - Lenovo deals or TM Lewin deals…..
- Going Broke on 12/01/2017 - 15:49
  
  How does this compare with the T460s?
  - scrimshaw on 12/01/2017 - 17:04
    
    +3
    
    Better for gamers. Build not as sturdy however.
- BargainKen on 12/01/2017 - 23:01
  
  Eneloops gone out of fashion - as has Dick Smith and his battery hoard, SSDs where the parties at!
gimme on 12/01/2017 - 14:33

+2

Anyone can comment on battery? i.e the E460 was 6 cell whereas this is 3 cell

edit: description says 6 cell but the options say 3 cell.
- Mister Popo on 12/01/2017 - 15:31
  
  I don't think the number of cells is too relevant; look at the Whr.
  45 Whr seems to be the average amount, and my guess would be around 5-6 hours of medium usage.
- Lief on 12/01/2017 - 15:32
  
  The capacity is the same so the battery life should be too.
  Less cells just means it won't be able to charge or discharge its capacity as quickly if needed, so it might perform worse when not plugged in, but this is typical for laptops.
- plentifoo on 12/01/2017 - 15:43
  
  have the e470 with integrated gfx. Battery life is average, with battery saver mode you’d struggle to get 5-6hrs of consistent use out of this, with dedicated gpu, this might be less.
- hmac on 12/01/2017 - 16:33
  
  +1
  
  I have an e470 and i can confirm the battery life lasts about 7-9 hours for me for typical uni work on Power Saver. Obviously for more intensive tasks and different power settings, it will last less.
  
  As others said below, the number of cells dont matter, the Whr does.
Skramit on 12/01/2017 - 14:37

+6

Tightarse works for Lenovo?
- malouphix on 12/01/2017 - 14:41
  
  +5
  
  Tightarse doesn't work, he's hobby is OzBargaining
- gimme on 12/01/2017 - 14:47
  
  +4
  
  TA is the Chuck Norris of the cheapskate community.
- Iamspy on 12/01/2017 - 14:52
  
  +1
  
  Thanks for bringing new DEALS . Good job
Chewie on 12/01/2017 - 15:01

ahhh f**… I would've preferred this over the Yoga I bought on the previous deal….
- Clear on 12/01/2017 - 15:06
  
  +4
  
  Buy this and sell your other for a sizable profit on Gumtree ;)
- [Deactivated] on 12/01/2017 - 15:07
  
  +1
  
  Why?
  - Chewie on 12/01/2017 - 15:12
    
    I rather forego the touchscreen and better dGPU for the better processor and RAM.
    - Iamspy on 12/01/2017 - 15:24
      
      Does this deal has better processor for u?
    - Chewie on 12/01/2017 - 15:45
      
      Seems like it
- cwongtech on 12/01/2017 - 15:30
  
  Yoga has better build quality though
  - Chewie on 12/01/2017 - 15:46
    
    But I've already got a tablet, and I'll be doing the odd video editing for my shows
    - cwongtech on 12/01/2017 - 15:49
      
      I see :)
      Nothing beats a desktop class GPU though.. May want to wait for a laptop that can accept eGPU
      6 seconds to process a single RAW file to jpeg on a 980Ti vs 20+ seconds on a gt940m
      And the 10xx series is even faster..
    - Tech and cars on 12/01/2017 - 19:01
      
      +2
      
      @cwongtech:
      
      The 10xx series laptop GPU's are 90% of the desktop GPU's! Can't wait till they start popping up in the deals.
      
      Where as the 9xx series, eg.) 960m 4gb(laptop) vs GTX 960 3gb(desktop) is about 50% of the power.
- ETA on 12/01/2017 - 15:45
  
  +4
  
  I'll take your Yoga.
chisel on 12/01/2017 - 15:06

Lenovo also have an E570 with similar specs for $1059 at the moment.
cashrewards should save another 7%
- hoaemhuff on 12/01/2017 - 15:29
  
  $100 differences between E470 and E570… hmmm hard choice.
  - plentifoo on 12/01/2017 - 15:44
    
    not really. $100 more for less mobility? no thanks.
    - hoaemhuff on 12/01/2017 - 15:47
      
      but Lenovo E version is not supposed to be carried around too much anyway.
    - jeefbeef on 12/01/2017 - 16:53
      
      +1
      
      It's also got a GTX 950M which is noticeably better than the GT 940MX.
    - bob19 on 13/01/2017 - 14:17
      
      @jeefbeef: From the revews it follows that 940MX is better than 950M.
    - jeefbeef on 13/01/2017 - 14:25
      
      +1
      
      @bob19:
      
      There is no way that is the case. The GTX 950M is a proper GTX gaming card significantly more powerful than the 940MX in terms of its hardware.
      
      Also, it's relatively simple to compare Nvidia cards in the same generation (being the 900M) in this case. The 940MX is just an updated 940M. 950M will still beat it.
      
      I would love to see the review you are referring to.
  - garage sale on 12/01/2017 - 17:55
    
    I got the 570 as you can fit more drives inside and bigger screen .
paulaus on 12/01/2017 - 15:36

Can i get TRS on this ,being it is over 900.
- theHMASfriendship on 12/01/2017 - 15:44
  
  +3
  
  You can do anything you put your mind to :)
- Going Broke on 12/01/2017 - 15:49
  
  Needs to be over $300 so you should be fine getting the GST back.
- Make it so on 12/01/2017 - 16:05
  
  +2
  
  Yes, but technically you may not be able to bring it back in without paying import tax (but no one cares).
  You can take out as much as you want, and claim GST. Ensure that the invoice has ABN and stuff, and below $1000 either your name or no name, but not somebody else's name.
  - MeesusEff on 12/01/2017 - 16:08
    
    Does anyone know if the TRS requires the card you pay with, to be the same as the card you claim it back on? I want to buy on my own credit card, under my mums name as she will be travelling but she claims they need to be the same card.
    - Make it so on 12/01/2017 - 16:14
      
      +4
      
      Nope, they don't care. You can provide them with a credit card or bank account details, whichever. After all, you could have paid with cash, eftpos, etc.
      This is the customs crediting you, not the shop.
      There is now a TRS app, which lets you do a lot of stuff in advance to save time at the airport. One for Apple and one for Android. No, I don't work for them. I just do this a lot :)
    - fomal on 12/01/2017 - 16:16
      
      +1
      
      different card no problem
    - MeesusEff on 12/01/2017 - 16:17
      
      @fomal: yeah, my mums extremely gullible/misunderstands easily -_- i was like no way they'd check what card you paid with…
    - MeesusEff on 12/01/2017 - 16:18
      
      @Make it so: thanks! ill download the app and have a looksee :)
    - Jamesx on 12/01/2017 - 23:52
      
      @Make it so:
      if you work for them, I really want to bash you!
      last time they deliberately slow down the process, we got there 3 hrs early and the queue is not that long, they really take their time and felt really satisfying with the power and bossing everyone around…
      what's your tip?
    - Make it so on 13/01/2017 - 00:57
      
      @Jamesx: yeah, I've had bad experiences too. With people like that, you charm them with a smile and friendliness, and internally wish they get their due karma at the same time. They can't get satisfaction if you don't get upset.
  - Skramit on 12/01/2017 - 16:17
    
    -2
    
    I don't know why they don't enforce the law. Must be a huge amount of $$$ being scammed every single day.
    
    Claiming TRS and bringing the item back to Aus is effectively stealing.
    - gimme on 12/01/2017 - 17:09
      
      +1
      
      incorrect - You have a duty free allowance of $900? so not really stealing if you're travelling with family and use a combined allowance.
    - BargainKen on 12/01/2017 - 23:11
      
      Proving it would be difficult, and the time taken to prove it would make the cost exceed the savings. Remember the rebate on the tax of the item, not the entire cost of the item itself. Customs are more interested in frying the bigger fish, eg a guy bringing back a suitcase full of cigarettes or some weird/wonderful plant from jackfukistan that will decimate our local farmers crops etc
    - paulaus on 13/01/2017 - 01:01
      
      +1
      
      @BargainKen:
      I suppose really you are bringing back into Aus an item that has been used so not worth the price you paid anymore.
    - abb on 13/01/2017 - 08:17
      
      TRS is a very minor loophole as far as our tax system goes…
ShMiCk on 12/01/2017 - 17:42

+1

I ended up getting the Lenovo Yoga deal from the Boxing Day sale, ETA January 30th… then it moved to 14th Feb, then back to the 30th.

Called support twice who confirmed that they are back logged for months, so anyone hoping on the Lenovo sale train should be aware of long delays, especially for "custom made systems"
- garage sale on 12/01/2017 - 17:58
  
  I got tracking info real quick over Christmas took 10 days after order. ……Was reading updates like when dominos cooks the pizza and sends updates ……
- ispace on 12/01/2017 - 21:31
  
  +1
  
  I ended up cancelling my E470 order from the last deal for the same multiple delays mentioned by ShMiCk above. The Lenovo rep mentioned that they had "oversold" the E470. You may be lucky, you may be unlucky.
donotuse on 12/01/2017 - 17:56

+1

If the $900 concessions is ex-GST then it's technically okay to bring it back tax free
- sabracad on 12/01/2017 - 19:49
  
  Pretty sure it's inclusive - the lower bound definitely is.
Wallyt99 on 12/01/2017 - 18:23

-8

Its little wonder you keep pushing lenovo deals @Tightarse when Cashrewards gets 8% commission of $1000 and refuses payment. Big earner there.
- tightarse on 12/01/2017 - 18:34
  
  +18
  
  Its little wonder you keep pushing lenovo deals @Tightarse when Cashrewards gets 8% commission of $1000 and refuses payment. Big earner there.
  
  Don't normally comment when such ridiculous accusations are made, but this warrants a response. Just in case you're not aware, as long as you have a store click (in your CR account click history) at time of purchase, a valid invoice, and haven't cancelled or returned all/part of your goods, we guarantee cashback payment. I can't put it simpler than that. Open a ticket via our contact page with any issue. If your claim is genuine and as per our T&Cs (no double dipping etc), you will be paid. Thanks.
  - tbard on 12/01/2017 - 20:22
    
    Hi TA,
    Can you please confirm if cashrewards 7% is also on this deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/286955 ?
    Thanks.
    - tightarse on 12/01/2017 - 20:27
      
      +1
      
      Yes it is. If you go to CR and search for Lenovo, you'll see there's a link to that specific deal and coupon :)
    - tbard on 12/01/2017 - 20:32
      
      +1
      
      @tightarse: Thanks mate.
    - Wallyt99 on 13/01/2017 - 23:31
      
      -3
      
      Seriously? Its exactly the same as last time I tried to when the payment wasnt made - and endless loop of cross references e.g - lodge query why claim not paid 'go to my rewards support' ok…. I do that…. 'our process has changed… Go my my rewards' etc etc…. Its not actually possible to do this….
- Make it so on 12/01/2017 - 18:49
  
  +4
  
  These deals are easily 20% cheaper than anywhere else, so worth posting (as the vote count suggests).
  All my hundreds of purchases have successfully tracked when I used Cashrewards. All my accumulated balances have always been paid out, most recently $111 about a week ago.
- cwongtech on 12/01/2017 - 19:17
  
  Every purchase I've made from big sites have been tracked successfully.. anything untracked - a support ticket solves it or me..
  Big earner there (for me)
- [Deactivated] on 12/01/2017 - 19:30
  
  +2
  
  +1 for CR. I've bought a X1 Carbon from Lenovo and had no trouble getting cashback. Plus all the big and small purchases have tracked 90% of the time, with a small amount requiring support tickets and almost everything was resolved.
  
  The Chrome extension seems to even play quite well with adblock, except for the auto-coupon code thing that is super buggy.
locknuts on 12/01/2017 - 18:37

Are there any good deals going on a proper quad core i7 laptop? This offer only seems to include dual cores with HT.
- Marrk on 12/01/2017 - 19:47
  
  +3
  
  It feels like quad core CPUs aren't that common in laptops anymore, at least around the $1000 mark.
  - bob19 on 13/01/2017 - 14:30
    
    +1
    
    You can buy MSI with i7 Quad processor, DDR4 and dedicated graphics for about $1200.
    I have recently bought one.
    - ac17 on 15/01/2017 - 09:17
      
      How are you liking it?
      
      I've been eyeing off the MSI mentioned in this thread.
      
      I've read that then screen is incredible.
      
      How's the battery life / build quality / your experience with it?
      
      Adding an M2 drive I'd imagine would make this thing fly….
- Yuri Lowell on 13/01/2017 - 06:50
  
  +2
  
  http://www.techbuy.com.au/p/411447/NOTEBOOKS_15/MSI/CX62_6QD…
  
  This one is a quad core but has no OS and no SSD but that can be fixed with a bit extra. Would still be under 1.5k.
  - locknuts on 13/01/2017 - 18:09
    
    Good one. Thanks mate.
- ac17 on 15/01/2017 - 09:15
  
  Yay! It seems there are others in your subthread also searching for quad core deals!
  
  Maybe we can help each other….?
  
  The MSI (in this sub thread for $1060) is cheapest 'good quality' 6700hq I've seen.
  Note - no OS, and also no USB C 3.1 (if those things matter)
  http://www.techbuy.com.au/p/411447/NOTEBOOKS_15/MSI/CX62_6QD…
  
  (there is a sub $1000 Toshiba and an Acer floating around but lower spec in every other regard than laptop above and no M2 pci NVMe slot, whereas the above HAS this).
  
  There are also Gigabyte lappys for just under $1200 with the 6700hq
  http://www.megabuy.com.au/gigabyte-156-inch-fhd-notebook-lap…
  GPU has DDR5 ram vs DDR3 for MSI lappy - but neither have modern gaming GPUs, which is expected at this price point.
  
  I've contacted techbuy and MSI is not in Stock, but can be ordered. My thoughts are that by the time you waited for 2 weeks for your MSI, prices could drop on other lappys now it's post Xmas and post CES (the 7th gen quad cores are trickling down into technology now eg, 7700hq which might make things cheaper).
  But given the market is FLOODED with 'U' (dual core) processors there just seems to be less interest in the quad core i7s at this cheaper price point - they seem to occupy the higher spec laptop space (4k screens and latest gaming GPU >$1600 space).
  
  Not many 'deals' around at the cheaper end of things; certainly not like a few years back when the 2nd-4th gen i7 quads were much more common in sub $800 laptop deals….
  
  There is always Gray's online (refurbished / preloved, no warranty, buyer pays 17% extra in Gray's fees, and then postage). But due to auction mob-mentality, people seem to over bid, and so prices are not all that cheap once above is factored in….
  
  http://www.graysonline.com/computers-and-electronics/compute…
  
  Eg, here's a refurbished 4th i7 with DDR3 RAM a 5400rpm HDD and a NON-HD res screen. It has no removable battery and you must pull apart chassis to access the HDD. it WAS $36 the other day, but now with still 12 hrs to go, it is over $500 (including all of the fees and postage….)
  
  http://www.graysonline.com/lot/0002-2161439/computers-and-it…
  
  There are also refurbished quads occasionally on DELL website, but many are very high spec (4k and beefy graphics cards, which makes them pretty expensive)
  
  If anyone finds a great quad core i7 laptop deal (sub $1000) - please PM ME!
  
  Good luck with your searches ;)
Ocean on 12/01/2017 - 18:43

Anything similar with an optical drive?
- teasatotalling on 12/01/2017 - 18:56
  
  E570
  https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/286422
funkay on 12/01/2017 - 19:45

+1

"Add to cart" greyed out. Says out of stock :-(
- sabracad on 12/01/2017 - 20:39
  
  Same.
  - sywater on 12/01/2017 - 21:13
    
    just tried, worked for me.
    - sabracad on 12/01/2017 - 21:42
      
      I assumed funkay was talking the E570 not E470 as had same issue after clicking link on post above his could have been wrong though.
JudasX on 12/01/2017 - 21:40

What kind of games could I play on this? Any info/insights would be appreciated.

At the very least, would it be able to play SC2 LoTV smoothly?
- scrimshaw on 12/01/2017 - 22:03
  
  Yeap, even Overwatch as well.
- Yuri Lowell on 13/01/2017 - 06:57
  
  It's the DDR3 version of the 940MX which is slower than the GDDR5 version but should still be able to play those games just fine.
eskylidder on 12/01/2017 - 22:33

purchased a lappy two weeks ago, wish i waited! great specs and great price. Well done @OP great bargain
SeVeN11 on 12/01/2017 - 23:07

+4

I still haven't received mine from 2-3 weeks ago…

:(

maybe I'm just the unlucky one.

FYI: Their customer service is not that good. I've left 2 voice message and sent 2 emails over the last week and they just got back to me today to say they will look into it.

Now I'm waiting…
- ShMiCk on 13/01/2017 - 09:35
  
  +3
  
  I'm in the same boat, by the time we get our purchased laptops they would have been superceeded!
NickosFoivos on 13/01/2017 - 12:15

If it was HP, I would have been do tempted. But still such a great deal!
ozbargainerlife1 on 14/01/2017 - 12:49
Hi,

Could any please help me with the following:

Which one is better?
Intel Dual Band Wireless AC(2x2) 8265, Bluetooth Version 4.1
or
ThinkPad Dual Band Wireless-AC (2x2 WiFi, 802.11ac) with Bluetooth 4.1

I talked to Lenovo consultant and he recommends Intel. What do you guys think?

Can I play some light games like league of legends and counter strike on this laptop?

Cheers
- Marrk on 14/01/2017 - 15:55
  
  Would also like to hear some more opinions about the wireless cards, otherwise leaning towards Intel.
  
  Should be fine for those games and games on medium to low settings in general.
- gimme on 14/01/2017 - 16:05
  
  I didn't think Thinkpad made chips. Surely it's all intel?
  - Marrk on 14/01/2017 - 17:36
    
    Not sure whether they make them or just stick their name on them, though there is an Intel 8265 and a ThinkPad Dual Band Wireless-AC option - same price.
LeavingTheWheel on 14/01/2017 - 16:09

+1

Not a bad deal, but I'm still waiting for something with a little more grunt. 4 cores are better than 2 any day of the week.
I already have a web browser laptop, so don't need another. Thanks.
- ac17 on 15/01/2017 - 08:49
  
  This is cheapest 'good quality' 6700hq I've seen.
  Note - no OS, and also no USB C 3.1 (if those things matter)
  http://www.techbuy.com.au/p/411447/NOTEBOOKS_15/MSI/CX62_6QD…
  
  (there is a sub $1000 Toshiba and an Acer floating around but lower spec in every other regard than laptop above and no M2 pci NVMe slot, whereas the above HAS this).
  
  There are also Gigabyte lappys for just under $1200 with the 6700hq
  http://www.megabuy.com.au/gigabyte-156-inch-fhd-notebook-lap…
  GPU has DDR5 ram vs DDR3 for MSI lappy - but neither have modern gaming GPUs, which is expected at this price point.
  
  The MSI is not in Stock, but can be ordered. My thoughts are that if you waited for 2 weeks, prices could drop on other lappys now it's post Xmas and post CES (the 7th gen quad cores are trickling down into technology now eg, 7700hq which might make things cheaper). But given the market is FLOODED with 'U' (dual core) processors there just seems to be less interest in the quad core i7s at this cheaper price point - they seem to occupy the higher spec laptop space (4k screens and latest gaming GPU >$1600 space).
  
  Not many 'deals' around at the cheaper end of things; certainly not like a few years back when the 2nd-4th gen i7 quads were much more common in sub $800 laptop deals….
  
  I've heard some terrible things about wait times and build quality / after sales support for Lenovo but a friend is happy with hers (had it 6mth). I'd still be surprised to see a 6700hq in one cheaply as they seem to be focusing on dual core systems with their 'specials' which are not 'deals' if you're after something more powerful (and there are LOADS of equivalent dual core contenders in that "Lenovo specials" space that you can just pick up and use today and not have to wait for their backlog…)
  
  If anyone finds a great quad core i7 laptop deal - please PM ME!
  
  Good luck with your searches ;)
  - LeavingTheWheel on 15/01/2017 - 16:03
    
    Thanks for the heads up.
    
    As I do video editing I require minimum 4 cores, the graphic card isn't as big a deal as it appears most rendering is done at the CPU.
    
    However, I'm looking for at least 16GB, and an SSD as this will impact performance. So any laptop that doesn't have this, requires an immediate upgrade and this isn't always cost effective.
    
    The term brick, doesn't bother me either as I appreciate having a portable device rather than having to lug around a desktop.
    
    A believe DELL is releasing something later this year, so perhaps the inspiron gaming 15 - i7 will be discounted before then. Fingers crossed.
    
    PS: And I'll need at least a FHD screen, which isn't as standard as I'd imagine with today's tech. :-(
    - ac17 on 16/01/2017 - 00:35
      
      The MSI and gigabyte have FHD screens and can take to to 32GB ram. Both are user upgradable (easy access to ram & HDD) and doing it yourself is far cheaper than buying a laptop with maxed out ram.
      
      Hard drive speed is also important (read / write soeed) for video editing, so make sure whatever you buy either HAS (or has a slot for) an M2 PCIe NVMe SSD.
      
      Samsung make competitively priced super fast SSDs (the 960 Evo) that you can add yourself to the above mentioned lappys so you would effectively have two Hard disks - the one that comes with the laptop (for storage) and the super fast one (for the operating system and your workspace): https://www.pccasegear.com/products/37202?gclid=CjwKEAiA2OzD…
    - LeavingTheWheel on 16/01/2017 - 00:47
      
      +1
      
      @ac17: Thanks for the extra tips.
    - ac17 on 16/01/2017 - 00:51
      
      @LeavingTheWheel:
      
      Let me know what deals you find!
28kb on 14/01/2017 - 16:28

Bought :(, only because I need a windows laptop for work and can't afford anything nice … hopefully I don't get a dud. wish I was more excited about this purchase
Marrk on 01/02/2017 - 02:05

Received mine yesterday, pretty happy with it. Not the worlds best screen, though much better after playing around with the Intel Graphics settings.

This was posted 7 years 11 months 10 days ago, and might be an out-dated deal.

ThinkPad E470 / 14" FHD / Gen7 i7-7500U / 256GB SSD / 16GB RAM / 2GB Nvidia / $945 Shipped @ Lenovo

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