Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 5650U, 16GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, 14" FHD Laptop $899 + Delivery ($5 Metro/$0 C&C) + Surcharge @ Centre Com

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Look Up on 09/11/2022 - 13:51 centrecom.com.au (345 clicks)
Last edited 09/11/2022 - 14:20 by 1 other user

Note this laptop had 8GB DDR4 from the factory and Centre Com have upgraded with an extra 8GB
Zen 3 5650U with Vega 7 iGPU, supports max 64GB DDR4 3200 across dual SO-DIMM slots
Display FHD IPS 250 nits anti-glare
1.6KG
USB-C charging

Specs
20X5008YAU
https://psref.lenovo.com/Detail/ThinkPad/ThinkPad_L14_Gen_2_…

Specs
Processor	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U (6C / 12T, 2.3 / 4.2GHz, 3MB L2 / 16MB L3)
Graphics	Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics
Chipset	AMD SoC Platform
Memory	1x 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200
Memory Slots	Two DDR4 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel capable
Max Memory	Up to 64GB DDR4-3200
Storage	256GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe x4 NVMe Opal2
Storage Support	One drive, up to 512GB M.2 2242 SSD or 1TB M.2 2280 SSD
Card Reader	MicroSD Card Reader
Optical	None
Audio Chip	High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek ALC3287 codec
Speakers	Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby Audio
Camera	HD 720p with Privacy Shutter
Microphone	2x, Array
Battery	Integrated 45Wh
Max Battery Life	MobileMark 2018: 11.8 hr JEITA 2.0: 15.3 hr
Power Adapter	65W USB-C (3-pin)
Display	14" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 250nits Anti-glare
Touchscreen	None
Keyboard	Non-backlit, English
Case Color	Black
Case Material	PC + ABS (Top), PC + ABS (Bottom)
Dimensions (WxDxH)	331 x 235 x 20.4 mm (13.03 x 9.25 x 0.80 inches)
Weight	Starting at 1.59 kg (3.49 lbs)
Operating System	Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64, English
Bundled Software	None
Ethernet	100/1000M
WLAN + Bluetooth	Wi-Fi 6 11ax, 2x2 + BT5.1
WWAN	None
SIM Card	None
NFC	None
Standard Ports	1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
	1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
	1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4)
	1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (support data transfer, Power Delivery 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4)
	1x HDMI 2.0
	1x microSD card reader
	1x Ethernet (RJ-45)
	1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
	1x Side docking connector
Docking	Various docking solutions supported via USB-C. For more compatible docking solutions, please visit Docking for ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (AMD)
Monitor Cable	None
Smart Card Reader	None
Security Chip	Discrete TPM 2.0
Fingerprint Reader	Touch Style, Match-on-Chip
Physical Locks	Kensington Security Slot, 3 x 7 mm
Other Security	Camera privacy shutter
System Management	DASH
Base Warranty	1-year, Courier or Carry-in
Included Upgrade	1Y Onsite upgrade from 1Y Courier/Carry-in (5WS0A14072)
Bundled Accessories	None
Green Certifications	EPEAT Gold
	ENERGY STAR 8.0
	TCO Certified
	RoHS compliant
Mil-Spec Test	MIL-STD-810H military test passed

Surcharges: 1.2% Card & PayPal, 2% AmEx

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  huggsymersh on 09/11/2022 - 14:06

  Anyone know if centrecom are likely to have any of these on display? Unlikely I know, but I'm interested in comparing keyboard and trackpad against other laptops (inc. MacBook air)

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    winnytp on 09/11/2022 - 14:14

    -2

    From my experience, nothing really beats MacBook trackpads.

    • 

      CrispyChrispy on 09/11/2022 - 14:42

      How so? Gestures? Accuracy? Smoothness? Feel?

      • 

        alidli on 09/11/2022 - 14:58

        -2

        Cos it's a mac, dummy….it costs twice as much so MUST be superior in every way 🙃

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          winnytp on 09/11/2022 - 18:25

          +2

          @alidli: Well love or hate Apple, you can't deny they build amazing trackpads in general. Mac trackpads feel extremely responsive, nice to touch and smooth to drag fingers across.

          The haptics are second to none, Apple's put a lot of attention to making the vibration motor feel like a physical switch, and you can also click anywhere and it will register (most laptops only register clicks on the bottom).

          There's plenty of reviewers and others online who have the same opinion of Apple trackpad so no idea why I was downvoted… And I don't even use a Mac. Lol…

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            huggsymersh on 09/11/2022 - 19:08

            +2

            @winnytp: re: the downvotes, people are very tribalistic it seems.

            I have a windows PC for desktop that I built and I love. And a 2014 macbook pro. It is possible to like certain things from both environments as well as dislike certain things from both environments. As well as let others express their preferences!

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              winnytp on 09/11/2022 - 20:45

              +2

              @huggsymersh: So true! Also if it's any help: we use Lenovo ThinkPad X1's at my workplace. To be honest, the trackpad is quite small and not very tactile. No idea if the ThinkPad L1 is any better, but I imagine they would be similar. 🤔

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        huggsymersh on 09/11/2022 - 17:40

        From my experience, Apple trackpads have generally felt more responsive to me. I feel with some cheaper laptops you are more conscious of having some kind of lag or lack of accuracy.

        Even with higher end laptops that I've used extensively, Sony Vaio back on the day, and a HP, it was good but not quite as good. It may be a combination of track pad surface (plastic v metal), OS (windows v mac), drivers and specific calibration of the actual device that seems to deliver a better experience for me. I read somewhere that Apple's integrated ecosystem allows it to tune trackpad performance for a better experience, even if the underlying hardware is the same.

        Recent experiences with Microsoft surfaces suggest that their trackpads are as good as apple - but you'd be paying just as much of a premium with that hardware as you would with apple.

        My only experience of using a think pad extensively was back in 2003….and it was okay. I think it's fair to assume that things have probably changed a bit since then!

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      huggsymersh on 09/11/2022 - 17:29

      I feel the same way and it's one of the reasons why I keep getting mac laptops, as PCs trackpads have felt terrible and unresponsive to me in the past . I was recently reading somewhere that you can get decent trackpads on windows however. Apparently they frequently use the same underlying third party manufactured device, but that Apple spend more time actually calibrating the trackpads to give a better experience.

      I tried a few surface laptops and their trackpads seem on par with what I'm familiar with through apple.

  • 

    ZachBlasphemy on 09/11/2022 - 14:25

    +1

    In my opinion, the keyboard in the Thinkpad isn't great. The trackpad will probably feel fine but it may seem small.

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  OZTechGuy on 09/11/2022 - 14:49

  +1

  Will the warranty from Lenovo be void as its been opened for the ram upgrade?

  • 

    ZIngerBurgR on 09/11/2022 - 18:42

    Manufacturer cannot void your warranty for performing a RAM upgrade on your laptop.

    They also cannot void your warranty because "it's been opened".

    • 

      OZTechGuy on 09/11/2022 - 19:53

      Right, i remember that wasnt the case with older laptops and even desktops

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  traash on 09/11/2022 - 14:57

  Bought the 8GB version from CentreCom in a previous deal. Seems like it should handle basic tasks (e.g., web browsing, YouTube etc.) fine and function well enough as a high school laptop.

  However, when I registered this laptop through Lenovo's website it says I only have 160 or so days left remaining under warranty! Anyone know if this is an issue I need to raise with either CentreCom or Lenovo directly?

  • 

    sbcbakedbeans on 13/11/2022 - 19:48

    +1

    If you go here, you can register your laptop with your invoice, and get the warranty you're entitled to

    https://support.lenovo.com/au/en/solutions/ht510563-how-to-r…

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  Callison on 09/11/2022 - 15:00

  +1

  $20 shipping to the country.
  Thanks OP, been eyeballing a ThinkPad for a while!

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  zorrt on 09/11/2022 - 15:24

  +3

  Does borderland 3 at 720p low preset ~40-45fps during the first gun fight. Battery life estimated about 3hrs during play time.

  Keyboard feels about the same as the Logitech k780. Trackpad is on the small side, most prob to accommodate the mouse buttons for the red track thing whatever it's called.

  Screen colours and speakers are useable.

  Basically you get what you pay for, I'm happy with mine although it's used docked 90% of the time so screen, keyboard and trackpad wasn't a criteria for me. If I did want a laptop 90% of the time, I'd pay more for something fancier.