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New Lenovo V330 / 14" FHD / 8th Gen Quad Core i7-8550U / 256GB SSD / 8GB RAM / AMD 530 GPU / Backlit KB / $1055 Shipped @ Lenovo

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Lenovo's brand new V330 laptop was released exactly one week ago and here's a fantastic price for this well spec'd machine. Apply coupon TA-V330-1055 at checkout to get the discount. Consider extended 3 year onsite warranty for peace of mind as it's 30% off for this promo. Call Lenovo's telesales number on 1300 557 073 (until 5pm weekdays) with any questions. Ends 11:59pm AEDT Sunday, unless sold out or withdrawn prior. Enjoy :)

  • Intel 8th Gen i7-8550U Quad Core CPU
  • 14" FHD display (1920 x 1080)
  • 256GB SSD PCIe
  • 8GB DDR4 (4GB removable, 4GB soldered)
  • AMD Radeon 530 2GB GPU
  • Spill resistant & backlit keyboard
  • 2x USB3.0, 1x USB3.1 type C, VGA, HDMI, 4-in-1 Card, RJ45
  • 343mm x 247mm x 20.3mm (1.55kg)

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  • Bargain4Days on 17/01/2018 - 20:21

    Is it 550 or 530 gpu?

  • Rorschach on 17/01/2018 - 20:22

    Looks sweet, similar finish to the ThinkPads?

    • [Deactivated] on 17/01/2018 - 21:45
      +6

      Lenovo’s consumer laptops are rarely up to the finish of even the low-end Thinkpads.

      You get better specs for the money, but lose on durability and build quality.

      Personally, I stick to the higher-end T-series (i.e. the T4XXs) or the X-series.

      • AssociatedSaberX @ Lenovo on 18/01/2018 - 02:58

        Are the Exxx models the lower quality finish consumer pads?? Where does the yoga line fit in.

        • [Deactivated] on 18/01/2018 - 08:44
          +8

          The E-series sits at the bottom of the Thinkpad range.

          It’s basically the cheap small/medium-business version, with plastic construction. The L-series the next tier up, but is plastic too.

          The T-series is where things get more premium, but they cheaped-out on the T470 and T470p, with a partly polymer chassis.

          The Yoga 370 has aspects of the E, L and T series series. It’s hard to place it.

          The T470s has a full metal chassis, as does the X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga.

          You can see the materials matrix for all Thinkpads here:
          https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/6bvlb9/2017_think…

          Basically, if you want “IBM Thinkpad” quality, go for a T470s, an X1 Carbon or an X1 Yoga.

        • Bedgrub on 18/01/2018 - 10:24

          @marlor:

          My take on the Yoga line (other than being convertible) is that they fit the luxury home consumer market. The Yoga X is suitable for business, but I wouldn't want to use the others in an enterprise environment.

          The use of plastic isn't all too bad for the T4xx - they're still sturdy.

          The main difference between Thinkpad (X/T/E) products is that they feature a much better keyboard than the home consumer focused lines.

        • [Deactivated] on 18/01/2018 - 10:59

          @Bedgrub:

          There are only two "business" Yoga models (i.e. models that get the Thinkpad designation) - the Yoga 370 and the X1 Yoga.

          The rest of the Yoga lineup fits into the consumer market.

          The X1 Yoga is probably one of the best-built machines that Lenovo makes. The fact that it shares the "Yoga" branding with some cheap consumer models really seems confusing.

        • Rorschach on 18/01/2018 - 10:59

          @marlor:
          Thanks for that!
          I do have a T450s at work, I'm hoping I can score an X when I'm due for a refresh :)

  • mg_k on 17/01/2018 - 20:27
    +4

    Looks nice and decent price, shame that it's too heavy for me :(

    I still consider the latest Asus i5/i7 Zenbook UX430UN the top contender.

    • dosada on 17/01/2018 - 20:39
      +1

      Not really same. This one is over $500 cheaper

    • Flyerone on 17/01/2018 - 22:17
      +2

      I still consider the latest Asus i5/i7 Zenbook UX430UN the top contender.

      I can't believe they are still using a USB 2.0 port in a Zenbook. That's poor

      • jpl on 22/01/2018 - 21:19

        The USB2.0 appeals to lots of engineers that have devices that can only work with USB2.0 and Asus knows about this. In fact, this is made with USB2.0, USB3.0 and USB3.1 Type C, covered most of the situations.

  • coxymla on 17/01/2018 - 20:27
    +3

    What's the difference between V series and T and E? Somewhere in between?

  • tonyjzx on 17/01/2018 - 20:27
    +1

    https://www.notebookcheck.net/AMD-Radeon-530-GPU-Benchmarks-…

    GPU is fairly terrible

    • Clear on 17/01/2018 - 20:29

      It's not advertised as a Gaming or Workstation GPU. Seems reasonable to me.

      • tonyjzx on 17/01/2018 - 20:32
        +11

        I disagree. The AMD GPU isnt that much faster than the Intel inbuilt gpu and yet you pay a power penalty for it.

        Its what I would call a 'marketing gpu'. Doesnt do much but makes a nice bullet point to draw in dummies.

        • picket23 on 17/01/2018 - 21:12
          +7

          I agree, wasted power, heat and weight

        • [Deactivated] on 17/01/2018 - 21:25
          +1

          @picket23: Is it fast enough to run Civ 6?

        • picket23 on 17/01/2018 - 22:31

          @boohooimissout:
          No idea sorry

        • [Deactivated] on 18/01/2018 - 13:40

          @boohooimissout:

          Civ 6 will even run on Intel HD 620 Graphics. You’ll need to turn down the graphical settings and resolution, and put up with a 15fps frame-rate in the late game, but it’s playable as long as you avoid zooming too much.

          I imagine it will be a small step up here. Playable, but pushing the system to its limit and just barely getting by in the late-game.

  • lostn on 17/01/2018 - 20:35
    -1

    Why is there a VGA port in 2018? What's the max res of VGA?

    • dosada on 17/01/2018 - 20:40

      1080p

      • lostn on 17/01/2018 - 20:42
        +2

        Who still uses it? My last 4 monitors didn't have the port. Couldn't they have put DVI instead? Though tbh, it should be mini-DP and HDMI. Even DVI isn't in a lot of monitors anymore.

        • dosada on 17/01/2018 - 21:06

          I am not using it but you can always convert VGA to HDMI very cheap

        • hilariouspowerr on 18/01/2018 - 07:52

          I use it in classrooms where the projector's hdmi output isn't working.

    • JAKEBAB on 17/01/2018 - 20:42
      +12

      Because a tonne of projectors have them.

      • Clear on 17/01/2018 - 20:46

        Good point. Considering this is a general use laptop that's perfect.

      • lostn on 17/01/2018 - 22:19

        How do you get audio to the projector?

        • cyssero on 17/01/2018 - 23:21

          You generally don't as it's projecting video, not sound. VGA is more for convenience than anything else. You certainly wouldn't be using it regularly you would hope.

        • lostn on 17/01/2018 - 23:28
          +1

          @cyssero: I don't see a point in putting in something that's not going to be used regularly. If you need to put it in a projector, just get an adapter that converts something else into VGA. That would save you space on the laptop for something you'll use more regularly. Such as an extra USB port, Ethernet, or something else.

          Apple goes far enough in eliminating anything non-essential that even a headphone jack is considered only a "convenience" and not something you would use regularly you hope. And it's catching on. So I'm kind of surprised that a 3.5mm jack for which there is no commonly adopted physical successor is not on the latest devices, but a VGA port for which there are plenty of superior successors still makes it into a laptop.

          Even USB-A has been removed from the latest round of ultra books and I consider that to be far less outdated than VGA.

    • RedHab on 18/01/2018 - 09:47
      +1

      VGA does 1600x1200.

  • steff on 17/01/2018 - 20:40
    +3

    Great specs for the price, but good Lord those screen bezels

    • lostn on 17/01/2018 - 20:43

      A near bezel-less design carries a hefty premium. It's a bigger engineering feat to slim it down.

      • steff on 17/01/2018 - 20:44
        +1

        True. I've been spoiled by InfinityEdge

        • lostn on 17/01/2018 - 20:48
          +5

          Dell XPS still has a big lower bezel. What I'd like to see is some of that bezel shifted to the top so that the webcam can be moved back to a sensible place that doesn't look up your nose and show some embarrassing boogers. One day they'll reduce the lower bezel's size until it's just big enough for a Dell logo.

        • [Deactivated] on 19/01/2018 - 05:15

          @lostn: not sure if I like it with the screen so low. It will be like ipad with keyboard case

    • Charity on 17/01/2018 - 22:08

      If every hipster Youtube review didn't mention it, you wouldn't even know you want thinner and more fragile bezels

      • lostn on 17/01/2018 - 22:17
        +1

        You're not wrong.

        I think the same applies to metal cased phones over plastic which allow you to replace the battery yourself (something of more value to me than aesthetics).

        • Charity on 17/01/2018 - 22:21

          No one is asking for a non-user replaceable battery

        • lostn on 17/01/2018 - 22:24

          @Charity: They're asking for metal or glass cases (and being elitist about plastic ones), which by extension mean non-user replaceable battery, which in turn means you pay the manufacturer over $100 to replace the battery when it degrades. Or you have a slower phone, or a phone that doesn't stay on for the whole day.

          Samsung stopped making batteries replaceable so instead of buying a $10 battery and changing it yourself to preserve the lifetime of your device, you pay a lot of money to have it replaced for you. All in the name of good looks.

        • Fiximol on 17/01/2018 - 22:30

          @lostn: Actually, in order to make phone waterproof/resistant the non-user replaceable battery is probably necessary. It is not just for looks.

        • lostn on 17/01/2018 - 23:15
          +4

          @Fiximol: I don't drop phones into water. I don't shower with it or swim with it. Went through about 10 years without a waterproof phone, and never dropped it in water. Not really sure how you do it to be honest, without going to a pool/beach with it on your body.

          Every phone has eventually had a degraded battery OTOH. A replacable battery for me has more value. The number of people who've destroyed their phones in water have to be far dwarfed by the number who've needed a new battery. This will happen to everyone eventually if you use it long enough. Dropping in water will not happen to everyone. I would never trade water proofing for a replaceable battery. You're eventually going to pay Apple $119 + shipping to replace your battery, or dispose of it and get a new phone. I'd rather keep using it if it still works.

          But I've actually seen Sony water "proof" phone get destroyed when it dropped into a cup of water. So much for that.

          Don't forget also that phones were metallic long before they became water resistant. So for a time, it 100% was about looks.

  • ChatCPT on 17/01/2018 - 21:02

    Is this a good transition from MacBook Air?

    Edit: ok this is not a good option.

    • Salmando on 18/01/2018 - 10:44
      +1

      Haha

  • overlook on 17/01/2018 - 21:15

    is that a better laptop ard this price? not a gamer

  • Scab on 17/01/2018 - 21:21
    +2

    Call Lenovo's telesales number on 1300 557 073

    I just called them and asked if they could help me with Tightarse and they put me through to support.

  • [Deactivated] on 17/01/2018 - 21:24
    +1

    The E480 is very popular and usually around the same price.
    How does this compare to that? It seems that this model is to be lighter, but have worse GPU?

  • Devilius on 17/01/2018 - 21:27
    +2

    Can anyone tell me which one is better for a student? THis laptop or E580 (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/355036). Thank you.

    • footyboy on 17/01/2018 - 21:51

      Yes, would like to know too.

      • Ivegottadog on 17/01/2018 - 22:39
        +1

        Or this one (dell from a couple of days ago)

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/355442

        Thanks

        • ifonlyiwasyounger on 17/01/2018 - 23:31

          From my experience, definitely the Dell if you want better build quality and after-sales support.

        • decr on 18/01/2018 - 08:08
          +1

          @ifonlyiwasyounger: I have a Lenovo E570 (from a previous deal), the Intel NVMe SSD it shipped with had/has the XFS filesystem corruption bug, Lenovo offered onsite replacement instead of return to depot warranty that came with the laptop. First Lenovo laptop, first support experience, maybe I got lucky.

          Edit: They sent out a Samsung NVMe and a replacement motherboard, tech was delayed (tassie) so picked up the parts, swapped the NVMe, didn't bother swapping the motherboard.

          Perfect support experience.

    • diamondd on 17/01/2018 - 23:26

      either are complete overkill.

      get a secondhand x220. Or don't, more for me.

    • Save Medicare on 17/01/2018 - 23:32

      Depends on the course you're doing. Most courses a smaller 12-13 inch laptop would be best as they are more portable , tend to have better battery life and still have a full sized keyboard. Small is important as a lot of uni lecture theatres have tiny desks attached to the chairs.

      Courses that are very computing power heavy may benefit from a computer with more grunt.

      • Devilius on 20/01/2018 - 19:40

        It's for a high school student. They require a minimum of i5 and battery life of 8 hours! I think they will use the laptop alot so I believe that looking a small screen may be bad for their eyes. Also, a 14" laptop or below usually doesn't have the number keyboard at the right side which is handy.

    • Salmando on 18/01/2018 - 10:47
      +1

      Don't get a Lenovo. First thing you need to do is reinstall clean windows, otherwise you're massively bogged down by the software they shove on it.

      Honestly, all major brands considered, I place Lenovo as second worse for laptops. A Samsung laptop was posted yesterday at a similar price (I think), would be a better choice for a student.

      • Devilius on 20/01/2018 - 19:41

        I can't find the Samsung that you are referring to. Can you give me the link. Thank you.

  • [Deactivated] on 17/01/2018 - 21:37

    What is Dual Storage Support mean? Is that just mean there is an empty slot for a 2.5" hard drive?

  • mg_k on 17/01/2018 - 21:39

    Is the ram upgradable since 4gb is removable?

    Can I say swap it out for a 16gb to make it 20gb?

    I feel having only 8gb might bottleneck the i7 cpu….

    • Clear on 17/01/2018 - 21:41

      Yes

    • [Deactivated] on 17/01/2018 - 21:42

      yeah i think so, it's said a socket

    • Charity on 17/01/2018 - 22:15
      -2

      No.

      4 - 4 = 0
      0 + 16 = 16

      • Fiximol on 17/01/2018 - 22:21
        +3

        Or…

        8 - 4 = 4
        4 + 16 =20

        • Salmando on 18/01/2018 - 10:50

          Or…

          …

          I got nothing.

      • picket23 on 17/01/2018 - 22:35

        That mafs was too quick. Has 8gb to start with as fiximol mentioned. 4gb soldered.

  • [Deactivated] on 17/01/2018 - 21:48
    +1

    TA any new deals on the e480/e580 coming soon?

  • [Deactivated] on 17/01/2018 - 21:53

    After a really gruesome chat with Lenovo, here is what I'm guessing:
    1. there is no dual drive support. not sure why it says about dual storage support. The rep just said it is available for some V330 models, but not all. It may not be available for the current model.
    2. The difference between E and V series is that E series is customisable online, and the V isn't.
    Not quite sure if that is the only difference.

  • samwyze on 17/01/2018 - 22:01
    +1

    Shame about the rubbish GPU, the rest of the specs look okay.

  • northshore on 17/01/2018 - 22:01

    Hey TA, do you have any word on when the new X/T lineups will come to AU, and if you could get us a sweet bargain on it too? :)
    Thanks as always for your work!

  • apm2011 on 17/01/2018 - 23:00

    I got a E480 Lenovo laptop before Christmas. It took 27 days to arrive. It has a crackling noise I think from the CPU fan, and I am going to return it if they accept. Not happy with Lenovo at all!

    • Brgc on 17/01/2018 - 23:24

      bought Monday and still belong processed. Probably will take ages as well.

  • The Informer on 17/01/2018 - 23:11
    -2

    I dunno man, a 39wH battery….. 😬😬 it's a no for me, Nutting below 50 is acceptable for me. These days, chrome will give you aids, especially when I use it outside a lot Nd have to turn up the brightness

  • Hunter14 on 18/01/2018 - 00:42

    I was waiting on a good deal for the Dell XPS laptop. Can anyone please tell me how does this one compares against the XPS?

    • Salmando on 18/01/2018 - 11:01
      +1

      Terrible in every way. Check out the refurbished xps', usually can get a great deal on a good laptop.

      Now for my experience with the xps - first, the touchpad started rising in the corner. Fixed under warranty. Then the screen was a bit flickery, and color was off - fixed under warranty. The screen they replaced it with had a higher resolution (actually 4k) which was nice.

      This screen developed faint thick 'lines' that were especially noticable on grey backgrounds. Fixed under watermelon.

      Sadly that was the end of warranty. The screen again developed these lines after a couple months.

      Most annoyingly, and persistently, was the EXTREME throttling of the GPU when used for a short time under medium use. It would cause horrible stuttering in all kinds of games or hardware based video playback. This seemed to be a heat issue (due to the low profile chassis) and wasnt fixable.

      TL;DR

      Dell XPS. Good specs, looks good, good support and warranty - plagued with problems, needs extended warranty.

  • Jatacid on 18/01/2018 - 01:34

    Laptops these days are better off getting an external GPU box with graphics card. The integrated UHD 620 ones are good enough to run basic games and if you want more serious gaming while abroad you'd be looking at a more gaming focussed laptop. But if you just want a good enough device that's primarily travel friendly, then at home just dock it up and have it as a desktop replacement

  • Skramit on 18/01/2018 - 08:28
    -1

    Holy bezels batman. So much nope.

    I get that it's their value range but seriously! If thats a 14" screen then the body must be 15+" laptop size? Pretty shit IMO.

    • Salmando on 18/01/2018 - 11:02

      Yeah it's a bit hard to look at now.

      • Skramit on 18/01/2018 - 11:43

        Ha, criticise lenovo, get negged :D

  • nadan on 18/01/2018 - 10:12
    +2

    Any good deals on Yogas?

    • Legion on 18/01/2018 - 21:37

      Have been looking for a deal on the yoga 720 which is a new nice looking notebook- but no luck so far

  • bbbb on 18/01/2018 - 11:15

    I ordered one of the E480s in TA's deal at the end of last year and it took almost a month to arrive - just be aware of this if you need a laptop in a hurry.

  • whirlpool_guy on 19/01/2018 - 16:35

    Hi OP,

    Hope you can run a laptop deal with specs:

    1. Intel 8th Gen i7-8550U
    2. 14" IPS display
    3. 16GB RAM
    4. NVMe PCIe SSD

    Thanks!

  • kunho on 04/02/2018 - 15:56

    Can you bring back the dealsss

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