Lenovo Slim 5 - Worth It for $2150?

AusDaniel on 26/12/2023 - 18:44
Last edited 26/12/2023 - 18:52 by 1 other user

This is the laptop: Legion Slim 5 14", Gen 8 AMD $2149

Is it worth the money or is there anything more worthwhile for around that price. With 13% cashback.

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  CodeXD on 26/12/2023 - 18:52

  +1

  Link for those who are too lazy to copy and paste

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  rumblytangara on 26/12/2023 - 19:42

  yes

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  abadacus on 26/12/2023 - 20:36

  +3

  No. Cheaper at $2117 if you 'build' the 32gb / 1tb configuration yourself

  https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/p/laptops/legion-laptops/legion-slim-series-laptops/legion-slim-5-gen-8-(14-inch-amd)/len101g0032#models

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    buddy03 on 26/12/2023 - 20:43

    +3

    I think the 'build your own' option only comes with 1 year warranty. The pre-configured $2149 one comes with 3 years warranty. Definitely worth paying a few bucks extra.

    Just bought one myself earlier today. You can get additional $80 cashback if you have a westpac debit or credit card which brings the total cashback from shopback to $360. Not too bad at all.

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      Homr on 30/12/2023 - 22:03

      Whats the link to Westpac credit card cashback?

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        Bluey123 on 30/12/2023 - 22:20

        I think thay deal has expired already on boxing day

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          Homr on 30/12/2023 - 22:21

          @Bluey123: awwwww :(

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            Bluey123 on 30/12/2023 - 22:22

            @Homr: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/822602

            This one here, expired sorry. But they do seem to do these cashback deals quite often so if wait for next one if u can hold off

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              Homr on 30/12/2023 - 22:25

              @Bluey123: Thanks, will hold off

              With all stacked cashback, does the slim 5 come down to $1789? 2149-360?

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                Bluey123 on 30/12/2023 - 22:29

                +1

                @Homr: So i bought the $2149 + $26 for the 3 year battery warranty. Total came to $2174.98.

                Checked the tracked cashback - After the cashback and westpac cashback bonus it came to $1807.88.

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                  Homr on 30/12/2023 - 22:32

                  @Bluey123: Thanks

                  Do you know why they call this model "Slim" when its nothing slim about it? It weighs 1.75kg which is quite bulky

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                    Bluey123 on 31/12/2023 - 00:05

                    @Homr: Hm.. not too sure to be honest. I just know i was in the market for a 14inch gaming laptop and this seem to fit the bill compared to others within my budget. Gaming laptops in general are usually heavier i think. If id be guessing, Perhaps this is slimmer in terms of gaming laptop but i could be wrong.

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      Namesareapain on 31/12/2023 - 10:43

      Warranty does not legally work like that, anyone would expect a laptop to last for more than 1 year.