Bit pricier than other recent Lenovo deals and requires an .edu email, but pretty good 57% discount on a decent looking machine.
Also available is the otherwise identical Ryzen 5 6600H model for $1291.05, though for the < $100 price difference it's likely not as worth it.
Pros:
- Latest gen Ryzen 7 H-series should offer great performance far more efficiently than the equivalent Intel chip
- Ryzen 6000 series integrated graphics is apparently competitive with budget dedicated GPUs (i.e. the MX350s of the world)
- ThinkBook, so hopefully better build quality than your average IdeaPad + far better heat vent placement (back and sides rather than into the damn screen hinge) = better cooling
- Panel has decent resolution and color accuracy for a business laptop, also 16:10!
- Solid port selection: 1x USB4, 1x USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A 3.2
- Reasonable weight - 1.4kg
- Advertised 14hr battery life, so you can expect about 7 :D
Cons:
- Soldered RAM (but it's fast)
- Non-touch
- Webcam may not be great
(the one on my current Yoga 7i certainly isn't)
Overall, this would be a very solid choice for someone looking for a Windows laptop for work/study who isn't interested in flippy touchscreen ultrabooks with cooling issues (can you hear the regret).
Specs:
Processor: AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H Processor (3.20 GHz up to 4.70 GHz)
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro 64
Graphics: Integrated AMD Radeon™ 680M
Memory: 16 GB LPDDR5-6400MHz (Soldered)
Storage: 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC
Display:14.0" 2.2K (2240 x 1400), IPS, Anti-Glare, 100%sRGB, Non-Touch, Narrow Bezel, 300nits, 60Hz, LED Backlight
Camera:1080P FHD RGB/IR Hybrid with Privacy ThinkShutter and Integrated Microphone
Battery: 4 Cell Li-Polymer (61WHr)
AC Adapter: 100W
Fingerprint Reader: Fingerprint Reader
Pointing Device: ClickPad
Keyboard: Backlit, Storm Grey - English (US)
WLAN: Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX & Bluetooth® 5.1 or above
Warranty: 1 Year On-site
Color: Mineral Grey
Great price and specs for someone wanting this type of laptop.