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Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (13" FHD, Backlit KB, Fingerprint Scan, i5-8250U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, 45wh) $849.15 Shipped @ Lenovo eBay

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Lenovo ThinkPad L380 (13" FHD, Backlit KB, Fingerprint Scan, i5-8250U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, 45wh) $849.15 Shipped @ Lenovo eBay
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scrimshaw on 08/03/2020 - 13:29 ebay.com.au (2772 clicks)
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Very good price on the Lenovo L380. This configuration normally costs $1349, as this is an superceded / outgoing model Lenovo has dropped the price to $1000 and you can save another $150 with eBay coupon.

In case you were wondering how Lenovo "L" series stacks up against the "E" or "edge" series that we see often, the L series is like a cheaper version of T series, lacking the roll-cage design and expensive materials, but featuring most of the business feature-set, like mechanical dock-ports, removable batteries (but not in this specific model), TPM security chips, fingerprint readers, longer battery life etc.

This particular model has a backlit keyboard (white LED's) and a non removable battery). It does not have Thunderbolt.

I/O:
2 x USB 3.0 (1 x AlwaysOn)
2 x USB Type-C
1 x HDMI
1 x 4-in-1 Micro SD card reader (SD, MMC, SDHC, SDXC)
1 x mini RJ-45
1 x Combo audio/microphone jack

Expansion Slots: 4-in-1 Micro SD card reader (SD, MMC, SDHC, SDXC)
Wireless: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265, Wi-Fi 2x2 802.11ac
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2
Fingerprint Reader: Touch style
Battery: 3-cell (45Wh) "Up to 12 hours"
Camera: 720p HD camera

Audio: Stereo speakers with Dolby® Audio™
Keyboard: Backlit keyboard
Weight: Starting at 1.46 kg

Warranty: 1 Year Depot Warranty

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  • Phoebus on 08/03/2020 - 13:41
    +2

    Looks like would be good for byo laptop to school

  • matt-ozb on 08/03/2020 - 13:43
    +1

    1.46kg? Wow. Heavy.

    • dcep on 08/03/2020 - 13:48
      +9

      1.46kg laptop considered heavy these days ?

      • scrimshaw on 08/03/2020 - 13:52

        The L-series is a budget business laptop, if you want even more weight reduction you can pay extra for the Lenovo X390, which weighs in at only 1.29 KG. The X series is Lenovo's flagship "ultrabook" category.

        https://www.ozbargain.com.au/product/lenovo-thinkpad-x390

        Currently going for $1,359.32 @ Lenovo eBay.

        • dbun1 on 08/03/2020 - 15:08

          We use the X390 at work - it’s a very nice machine.
          The X1 Carbon might be the next step up?

      • matt-ozb on 09/03/2020 - 08:56

        For 14", these days … yeah .. bit on the heavy side.

  • Arthur Dunger on 08/03/2020 - 14:06
    +2

    Can you stop laptops without a removable battery from constantly charging all the time? I don't want it constantly topping up to 100%.
    I've read this causes stress on the battery which reduces the lifespan.

    • Fishdog on 08/03/2020 - 14:08
      +6

      Lenovo has an option to stop charging when the battery meets a certain threshold in their software. I've set mine to stop at 80%.

      • Arthur Dunger on 08/03/2020 - 14:13
        -1

        Thanks, but can you turn off charging all together?

        • Skinnerr on 08/03/2020 - 14:19
          +17

          Yeh, unplug it.

          • Arthur Dunger on 08/03/2020 - 14:20
            +1

            @Skinnerr: Haha but I don't want to run it from the battery.

            • twocsies on 08/03/2020 - 14:33

              @Arthur Dunger: You can improve battery life by keeping it at trickle charge at 60%.

              A laptop battery could be prolonged by lowering the charge voltage when connected to the AC grid. To make this feature user-friendly, a device should feature a “Long Life” mode that keeps the battery at 4.05V/cell and offers a SoC of about 80 percent…
              The question is asked, “Should I disconnect my laptop from the power grid when not in use?” Under normal circumstances this should not be necessary because charging stops when the Li-ion battery is full.
              https://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_prolong_l…

              In my opinion the best benefit of a laptop with battery is that it has a built-in PSU. Even when there is power failure, the computer doesn't lose my work.

        • scrimshaw on 08/03/2020 - 14:29
          +2

          I have a E570P (non removable battery also) but since I only use it as a desktop replacement, all I did was physically unplug internal cable of the battery that feeds into the motherboard. If I need to use battery power again I'll have to take off the back panel and re-attach the battery.

          Important to note that non removable does not mean non replaceable. Old or dying battery can be swapped out with a fresh battery if required, and it is surprisingly easy to do on Lenovo laptops.

    • twocsies on 08/03/2020 - 14:21
      +1

      Power management software would generally come from the hardware manufacturer. According to this article, the Lenovo Vantage software has a conservation mode that keeps it at 60%. Seems to be available from the Microsoft Store. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/lenovo-vantage/9wzdncrfj4m…

      I don't have a Lenovo much less the model above, so I cannot attest to the functionality of the software.

    • xuqi on 08/03/2020 - 15:18
      +3

      Laptops manufacturers use their own charging algorithm to charge batteries, in attempts to prolong their life.

      They don't always get things right, but the larger OEM's do correct issues when noticed.

      Example below where Dell modified charging behaviour in their BIOS to address issues:

      https://www.dell.com/support/home/au/en/audhs1/drivers/drive…

      • Modified battery algorithm to prolong lifespan and minimize risk of swelling.
      • RedHab on 09/03/2020 - 10:19

        Laptop manufacturers really don't have an incentive to prolong laptop battery life.

        Dead battery = dead laptop = new sale for them.

  • imnotthetattooguy on 08/03/2020 - 14:16
    +1

    So how would this compare against the e495? Thanks

  • blighst on 08/03/2020 - 14:20

    So L series sits in between E and T?

  • MuddyClear on 08/03/2020 - 14:24

    Windows 10 Home

  • ifreddo on 08/03/2020 - 15:34

    How many laptops does Lenovo make? I see a new one every day.

    • scrimshaw on 08/03/2020 - 15:58

      They have lots of product lines. E series, IdeaPad, Y (Gaming), L, T, X, W, Yoga, Thinkbook, Flex, Chromebook and possibly more.

  • sydboy007 on 08/03/2020 - 17:33
    +1

    i bought this laptop last year because it was easy to upgrade the RAM and SSD.

    Wish it was a bit lighter, but am very happy with it.

    Fast enough for my needs. Tocuh screena dn pad work well. Nice keyboard. Speakers are not bad for a laptop when watching youtube.

  • JoBevo on 08/03/2020 - 18:13
    +1

    I have one of these and it is a decent laptop, for this price you really can't go wrong.

  • Void on 08/03/2020 - 19:39
    -5

    Just sayin'… you can do better.

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