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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14" Ryzen 7 4700U / 16GB DDR4 / 256GB SSD $1,195.20 Delivered @ Lenovo

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To get this price you need to SELECT THE 8GB model listed as $1199 and select the upgrades. Selecting the 16gb off the bat is $5 more. And $5 is worth exactly $5, so you may as well.

There is reportedly a compromise on screen quality for these units but otherwise well regarded. Discount code needs to be applied so won't track with CR/SB.

Ships in 10-15 business days
UPDATE: CHECK DELIVERY TIMES THIS HAS BLOWN OUT

Other configs:
Ryzen 5 4500U / 8GB - $959.20 (Ships within 4-5 weeks)
Ryzen 5 4500U / 16GB - $1,035.20 (Ships within 4-5 weeks)
Ryzen 7 4700U / 8GB - $1,119.20 (Ships in 10-15 business days)

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Processor : AMD Ryzen 7 4700U (8C / 8T, 2.0 / 4.1GHz, 4MB L2 / 8MB L3)
Operating System : Windows 10 Home 64
Operating System Language : Windows 10 Home 64 English
Memory : 16GB Soldered DDR4-3200 (Duel Channel)
Hard Drive : 256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe NVMe
Display : 14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 300nits Anti-glare
Graphics : Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics
Color : Platinum Grey or Graphite Grey
Keyboard : Backlit, English
Camera : 720p
Palmrest : PC/ABS
Surface Treatment : Anodizing
Fingerprint Reader : Touch Style
Battery : Integrated 57Wh
Power Cord : 65W Wall Mount Round Tip
Wireless : 11ax, 2x2 + BT5.0
Language Pack : Publication-English
Warranty : 1 Year Depot
Weight: Starting at 1.39 kg

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  • schwifty on 21/06/2020 - 17:50
    +3

    how do you get this config

    Ryzen 5 4500U / 8GB - $959.20 (Ships within 4-5 weeks)

    • happydude on 21/06/2020 - 17:54
      +3

      Select model listed as $1199. When you get to the cart enter the code.

  • ln28909 on 21/06/2020 - 17:53
    +8

    45% NTSC so it's very bad lol

    • AusNugz on 21/06/2020 - 18:28
      +6

      Pretty sure other countries got a touchscreen as well. We are getting ripped off by Lenovo for this one in the screen department.
      Edit: Actually don't think they sell 14 inch yet however the 15 inch in America has a touchscreen whereas our model doesn't for a higher price. Ripped off.

    • freefall101 on 21/06/2020 - 18:54
      +3

      Pretty common in smaller laptops because they're not really targeted at people doing graphic design.

      That said, I ordered a second screen this week because the colour variation between my laptop and monitor is just horrendous. If I get the blues the same colour the whites look like someone took a whiz on my spreadsheet.

      • rygle on 22/06/2020 - 08:50
        +2

        My blues change colour all the time… But nobody's called me yellow lately, which might make you green with envy, or maybe you'll see red. I find rose coloured glasses fix most things, then the world seems peachy.

    • Jambus on 21/06/2020 - 18:57
      -3

      Very bad?.. Lol

      It's still a FHD Display. It's better than 90% of all the 5+ years old laptops where it was quite expensive to have a FHD screen.
      It has 300 nits which is a good brightness to work on the road.

      Back in the days everyone was counting pixels. Recently the people start caring about colour gamut.

      I personally always had 45% NTSC on my laptops. And I don't see much of a difference to 72% NTSC to be honest. And I do a lot of casual video editing and photoshop on it.

      • Mitch889 on 21/06/2020 - 20:38
        +10

        Resolution has little to do with quality. I’d take a good lower-res display over a garbage FHD one any day.

        • BluBoy on 21/06/2020 - 21:30
          +9

          Why are you being downvoted here?
          Colour accuracy has nothing to do with the resolution of the screen. 45% NTSC is noticably 'wrong'.

          • Mitch889 on 22/06/2020 - 19:38

            @BluBoy: Yep, 45% is just awful for basic task like web and email, totally nonsensical for video and photoshop.

            • FireStallion on 23/06/2020 - 13:01

              @Mitch889: I had disassembled a HP laptop attempting to replace the display panel, though later found out there was no stock!

              I'd say test it out. If you cannot stand the colour, connect an external mon or replace the display at some point.

    • [Deactivated] on 22/06/2020 - 01:20
      +1

      Unfortunately pretty standard in this price range. At least it's 300 nits and not 220 nits like that awful but popular Dell Inspiron that was posted last week at roughly the same price.

  • omnipresent on 21/06/2020 - 18:12
    +24

    Just a word of warning to anyone considering buying, as experienced by others with Lenovo purchases, the shipping time is fairly outrageous. I placed an order late May (budgeting that I may need to allow 4-6 weeks) after seeing this deal: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/541058

    As of today, the processing time has blown out twice, and if it happens again we're talking about August. If you actually need the device in the forseeable future, give this a skip. There's no disclosure on the wait times, but immediately after purchase was able to advise of ~6 weeks turnaround. The fact they can inform you immediately upon purchase but not prior to is a bit of a disgrace.

    • happydude on 21/06/2020 - 18:16

      There's no disclosure on the wait times

      I have quoted them from the shipping times shown at the checkout, but fair point.

      • omnipresent on 21/06/2020 - 18:21

        I used the education portal which may not have been exactly the same, or perhaps I simply didn't notice. It was very clear after the transaction though!

        My expectations were such that I was always expecting a delay, but what's a reasonable period? I purchased this to coincide with the start of semester, and won't be seeing it until well afterwards.

  • UnknownXp998 on 21/06/2020 - 18:14
    +2

    I reckon getting the cheaper model for $1104.15 would be more worthwhile due to the 11% cashback you're getting with ShopBack. The same upgrades applied would set you $1274.15, with cashback that gets you to $1134.

  • AEKaBeer on 21/06/2020 - 18:18
    +3

    As per the original post the 16gb ram upgrade is peanuts, you absolutely should get it for these Apus.

  • BaeSuzy on 21/06/2020 - 18:50
    +1

    i was looking at this, this morning for work, and i think shopback is better than going coupon.

    • edfoo on 21/06/2020 - 22:57
      +1

      Laptop shipping time: 10-15 business days.
      Shopback refund: 10-15 months.

  • MagicMikez32 on 21/06/2020 - 19:12
    +2

    I ordered 6th June, current eta 21 july. 'Ships in 10-15 business days'

    • dlovep on 23/06/2020 - 11:15

      Which mean 26/6 is last of the 15 business days…

      • MagicMikez32 on 23/06/2020 - 12:08
        +3

        Actually ordered 4th June.

        Current ETA 15 September. Ship on 31 Aug.

        • dazzsser on 23/06/2020 - 22:24

          Which config variant did you order?

    • bob19 on 09/07/2020 - 01:28

      I ordered on 18 June. Was quoted shipment 3 -6 July. They changed ETA to 21 September. Crazy!

  • M1lad on 21/06/2020 - 19:21
    +1

    Apart from the Ryzen model, is it the same as this one from amazon? That one was under $1000 for Ryzen 5 4500U /16GB but with from Amazon US
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/541372

    • lambsie on 21/06/2020 - 19:26

      Similar, but the flex is a hybrid with a touchscreen and pen, so you can use it in tablet or tent modes.

    • [Deactivated] on 21/06/2020 - 20:59

      For what's it worth. Only has outdated Wifi 5

      • Mibo on 21/06/2020 - 21:35
        +1

        "Only" wifi 5 doesn't really matter unless you've got gigabit nbn.

      • Agret on 22/06/2020 - 03:04

        For what it's worth Wifi 6 is a short lived intermediate standard between Wifi 5 and Wifi 6E. Anyone who invested big money into Wifi 6 router/access point will be very disappointed that they can't just upgrade the chip to a 6E one and will be shelling out big money buying an entirely new device to support the new standard.

        • Kill Joy on 22/06/2020 - 14:41

          But then once Wifi 6E lands, people would be silly to get the first gen 6GHz router for 'insert reason' and will kick themselves when they have to buy new Wifi 6Ex/Wifi7/ etc etc…

          It's never the best time to buy any technology. Buy it when you need it and thats that.

    • 4kbargain on 21/06/2020 - 22:21

      its back in stock now

      • t3m on 22/06/2020 - 01:39

        I don't see it. Link?

    • Pricebeat on 22/06/2020 - 02:12
      +1

      If you are looking for same CPU and touchscreen
      https://www.amazon.com.au/Lenovo-IdeaPad-Touchscreen-Ryzen-K…

    • ColonialBoy on 22/06/2020 - 11:18

      Looks like that is not offered any more on the Lenovo website. Close to what I want though.

  • capslock janitor on 21/06/2020 - 21:21
    +3

    I hate how they've reduced ports, no RJ45 or a 3rd USB-A

    Really want them to revamp the Thinkbook15 with Ryzen 4000 ASAP

    • netjock on 21/06/2020 - 21:50
      +1

      It will come. Just need to wait. Early adopters always have to take what they are given.

  • trueaye on 21/06/2020 - 22:25

    lol nice it has a cover for the webcam.

  • sudodeal on 21/06/2020 - 23:48
    +5

    That's very good price for a good specs laptop. Anyone want a 15 inches version and a more powerful CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 4800U (8C / 16T, 1.8 / 4.2GHz, 4MB L2 / 8MB L3)) you can get:

    https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-s-serie…
    with the same code.
    it bring down from $1,599.00 to $1,279.20

    • [Deactivated] on 22/06/2020 - 01:01
      +1

      4800U is a monster. That's insane for the price, wow.

      Edit: ships in more than 8 weeks, RIP

      • Agret on 22/06/2020 - 03:05
        +1

        Buying the one in this deal is also going to take 2-3 months to ship. Standard practice for Lenovo. Ignore the 10-15 business days text on the website, if it's not listed as available then you will be waiting multiple months.

    • walkerbait on 22/06/2020 - 10:37

      Would you pull the trigger on this?
      Or fork out an extra 1k for the specs below. Would also be used for gaming but nothing too intense, I think… (eg. Death stranding , gta 5 etc)

      Intel Core i7-10750H 6-Core
      NVIDIA GTX 1660Ti 6GB GDDR6
      15.6" FHD IPS-Grade Edge-to-Edge Matte 120Hz LED
      8GB DDR4 2666MHZ Memory
      Kingston A2000 1TB PCIe M.2 SSD
      No 2nd M.2 SSD Selected
      Samsung 860 QVO 1TB SATA 3 SSD
      Intel 9462 AC Dual Band WIFI/BT
      External USB Slim DVD-RW Optical Drive
      Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
      3 Year Metabox Platinum Care

      • Resin on 22/06/2020 - 15:28
        +1

        The reality is that you really need a dedicated gpu to run those games decently. While AMD' vega apu is very good for an igpu, it will be lacking. It is a bit of an apples and oranges comparison.

  • hordern on 22/06/2020 - 07:17

    Advice from you experienced deal finders - I need to buy a laptop for next year / kids highschool. Should I pull the trigger on this or wait till end of year ?

    • 4kbargain on 22/06/2020 - 09:03
      +3

      Acc to comments, you have to buy now if you are looking to buy Lenevo laptops from lenevo website as you might anyway receive it next year.

    • shaybisc on 22/06/2020 - 09:13
      +3

      Wait.

  • nignucial on 22/06/2020 - 08:14
    -8

    Really good price… If only it's not from China. :(
    Don't really want those backdoors in their hardware.

    • Drogo on 22/06/2020 - 08:16
      +3

      Where else do they come from?

      • nignucial on 22/06/2020 - 10:30
        +1

        Taiwan or Southeast Asia?
        Besides, a product with only some parts from China and one that is developed by a Chinese company are on completely different levels.

    • shoppingbag on 22/06/2020 - 08:51
      +2

      Let not fool ourself. In this day and age, other countries is also putting backdoors in hardware and software we used.

      Even Australia have law that can compel worker/organisations to place backdoor without informing others about it. We even have anti-canary law.

  • shaybisc on 22/06/2020 - 08:34

    A YouTube reviewer of the 4800u version says that his screen is 15" IPS 100% srgb. How does that relate to the colour gamut deficiency of the version we get?

    He still thinks the screen is not very good.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRb2iu0ZkL8

    • t3m on 22/06/2020 - 12:26

      Lenovo IdeaPad sells in Europe use different display, all come with %100 sRGB, sadly not ones sell in Australia.

  • oweniverson on 22/06/2020 - 17:06
    +3

    got my yoga chromebook after 2months wait, faulty hinge, couldn't use any app outside of play store, even couldn't use YouTube downloaded from Play store

    requested a refund through their website within 5days after receiving the unit, was told someone would contact me within 1 business day???

    no one did or emailed me for 1 week already, rang in multiple times and everyone just passed onto another team

    completely hopeless and yes I am still waiting, kept all the screenshots of all online submissions and email as proof, hopefully they honor what they say on their website

    wouldn't buy another unit from Lenovo, after sales are just horrific…

  • omnipresent on 23/06/2020 - 10:58
    +1

    Following up from my previous comment, my order placed 30 May is now expected to arrive 15 September. Not good enough. Why are they even selling the product if its unavailable?

    • Gazpacho on 23/06/2020 - 12:07
      +1

      Ouch, can you cancel it?

      • MagicMikez32 on 23/06/2020 - 12:09
        +1

        I spoke to lenovo and they said I can cancel before it ships.

        • Gazpacho on 23/06/2020 - 12:14

          How long did it take for Lenovo to tell you your expected shipping date / arriving date? I ordered on 18 June and no updates at all. Might consider cancelling too

      • omnipresent on 24/06/2020 - 00:41

        I'm in two minds now. Really wanted something this FY. Might give it a couple of days incase anything exceptional presents itself as an alternative.

    • sonic2011 on 23/06/2020 - 12:13

      order this one and still no expected date shown up, can you pls send your ovp screenshot what its look like.

  • FireStallion on 23/06/2020 - 12:22

    Ordered on 12 June. Received shipping notice yesterday 22 June.
    ETA 6 July.

    • Gazpacho on 23/06/2020 - 12:49

      Which model did you order? Strange that your experience seems to be so much better than others

      • FireStallion on 23/06/2020 - 12:53
        +2

        I have the Ryzen 5, 16GB Ram, and 512Gb SSD. Otherwise the same.

    • oweniverson on 23/06/2020 - 14:35

      you are probably gonna get it somewhere in August…

      My order early May (not busy period), was initially told late May, then early June, then finally mid June, you gotta add 30days onto their ETA

      • FireStallion on 23/06/2020 - 14:54

        I have my tracking number. It will arrive Sydney on 25 June.

        • FireStallion on 23/06/2020 - 14:57

          Look:

          Date Event Description Origin Destination Comments
          06-Jul-2020 12:00 GMT Requested Delivery Date CDD xxxxxxx
          24-Jun-2020 22:30 GMT est Estimated Time of Arrival Pudong, Shanghai (PVG) Sydney (SYD) PVG-SYD: QF130/24
          22-Jun-2020 16:22 GMT Client Called for Pickup XXXXXXX
          22-Jun-2020 13:59 GMT Freight Received No Docs

  • Gazpacho on 23/06/2020 - 12:53

    https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/laptops/ideapad/ideapad-l-serie…

    Is this an adequate replacement to the above or a 4500U if needing something right now? Noting it is a bit cheaper

  • MagicMikez32 on 23/06/2020 - 13:02

    I just cancelled my order. Expect 8-10 business days for a refund to happen.

    • FireStallion on 23/06/2020 - 13:08
      +5

      There's (almost) nothing to refund.

      Lenovo charged $1 to check validity of CC only.

      Full amount of my order was charged after shipping.

      • MagicMikez32 on 23/06/2020 - 13:11
        +1

        Thanks for making me check, cranky about nothing other than time wasted now lol

  • Homr on 23/06/2020 - 19:59
    +1

    This would've been perfect if it had a 1660ti :D

  • Digitalco on 23/06/2020 - 21:37

    order one, wish it didn't has integrated graphic and ship faster

  • FireStallion on 24/06/2020 - 09:33

    Let's get some positive news.

    Here's one laptop enroute to Aus!

    https://imgur.com/ImVnBS5

    • sonic2011 on 24/06/2020 - 10:09

      Lucky you mate, mine eta 27 July. I might cancel the order.

  • FireStallion on 24/06/2020 - 10:38

    Looks like the Sino-US trade war is now having effects on the supply chain.

    I guess just cancel your orders, as new shipment of hitech products (chips) is problematic.

  • Gazpacho on 24/06/2020 - 12:35

    Just got updated shipping info overnight:
    Ordered 18 June
    Estimated shipping 10 July
    ETA 24 July

    • dazzsser on 24/06/2020 - 12:57

      Hey I also got a similar time frame to yours too.

      Ordered 19 June
      Estimated shipping 10 July
      ETA 24 July

      I am tossing up whether I should cancel and get this instead https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/547180
      But there are a few things to consider
      1. Apparently the screen is a FHD TN panel @ 220 nits. How does this compare to the IPS panel on the ideapad?
      2. It is 8GB of ram, however it is only utilsing one sodimm slot, so it is upgradeable to 16gb dual channel.
      3. It has 512GB storage instead of 256 on the ideapad.

      Any insight would be appreciated!

      • NaRaSaRang on 24/06/2020 - 15:48

        I guess the lenovo one is 14 inch vs the dell 15 inch. Also it would depend on how important the screen is to you I guess? I would hate that 220 nits personally.

      • [Deactivated] on 24/06/2020 - 18:27

        I would not buy a TN panel in 2020, Viewing angles and contrast are awful. Yif the Dell really is TN (which it's not clear it actually is) that would be a deal breaker for me. It would be weird for dell to put a TN panel on what's supposed to be their midrange brand, but I wouldn't put it past them

        The Dell also has fairly long shipping times, but not as long.

        • dazzsser on 24/06/2020 - 19:21

          Yeah i think i will stick with the lenovo, based on everyone's experiences with a TN panel i think i am better off with an IPS display. Thanks for your input!

  • segfault on 24/06/2020 - 19:45
    +4

    Ordered 29 May, and promised delivery in ~4 weeks. ETA is now pushed back to 14 September :( That's 3.5 months from order date.

    • dazzsser on 25/06/2020 - 02:08

      Which screen size and specs did you order??

      • segfault on 25/06/2020 - 18:45
        +2

        4800U, 512GB drive, 16GB RAM, 14"

        • 4kbargain on 27/06/2020 - 19:33

          Strange that they removed the 4800U options from 14".

          • dazzsser on 27/06/2020 - 23:06

            @4kbargain: yeah i was thinking that, maybe the delayed orders are those who ordered the 4800U

    • FireStallion on 25/06/2020 - 09:32

      Looks like it may be quicker to cancel this order, and order another.

  • FireStallion on 25/06/2020 - 09:29

    Latest update on tracking:

    25-Jun-2020 06:10 GMT est Estimated Time of Arrival Singapore (SIN) Sydney (SYD) SIN-SYD: SQ241/25 SIN SYD SQ241/25 SIN

    Should arrive Sydney today.

    PS.
    Ordered 12 Jun, Shipped 22 Jun.

    • FireStallion on 01/07/2020 - 11:39
      +1

      Received delivery today, just now.

      • dazzsser on 01/07/2020 - 14:23

        Is it as good as the reviewers say it is?

        • FireStallion on 01/07/2020 - 15:33

          Haven't unboxed yet. I'll leave it to my kid as this is intended to be his school computer.

          Wait a bit.

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