Nice discount. Not sure if ram is upgradable. Good guys has it for $999
Lenovo Ideapad Slim 3i 14-inch i5-12450H/8GB/512GB SSD $648 + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Harvey Norman
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Mahogany Granger on 08/01/2025 - 12:16 harveynorman.com.au (1057 clicks)
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Probably didn't want to mention it's from Harvey Norman.
I'd argue for 16GB RAM
Maybe in 2027 , i think ill allow it for now
I'd argue for 512GB. Cases like working with documents, internet usage, and programming do not require more than 256GB.
Not sure why this comment is being downvoted. I currently have a PC with these specs and it works fantastically.
you'd be mad to be pay $1000 for that dank screen
Whats wrong with the screen?
It’s a TN panel.
TN, Totally New??
Not nearly as good a deal as last weeks from HN when it was $568. Unless I'm missing something.
https://www.harveynorman.com.au/acer-aspire-go-15-3-inch-i5-…
Yeah that’s an Aspire, not Ideapad
this one is definitely better with a12450U, and I would pay extra for the smaller size
TN panel in this one - probably not the greatest given my experience with Lenovo TN panels in the Slim 3 range.
Which would be good for my grade 7 kid?
This should get the job done but possibly consider a cheaper ex-corp refurb if your kid isn't the most careful with his tech
Thanks for your suggestion. I would consider that
Yep, I second this. You can get some decent ex-corp refurbs on ebay for cheap. In my experience for Lenovo stuff their only decent product lines they have are their Legion line or Thinkpads ( the older models are tough as nails)….Ideapads are typically sub-par in build quality
I'm on the same Y7 device quest at the moment. First child got a new HP Envy x360 for ~$850. It did not last.
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/156334397330?var=457395863568
Lenovo T14S Gen2 AMD - 16/256, approx 3y old, $534 with a coupon. I use a very similar (Intel) T14 for work, daily. Very reliable.
@hughc: I am currently on a very similar one (Thinkpad L14 gen2 AMD) which is very close to the one you linked above. Quite happy - I changed the screen to be a lower-powered 400 nits screen, upgraded the Wifi to Intel instead of MediaTek, has 2 ram slots so updated to 64 GB, upgraded the SSD to 2TB…I really love how modular they are. The only disappointing thing is the screen has some flex to it.
I used to have this model https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/305973790479?_skw=thinkpad+e495&… which was more sturdy with an aluminum lid@fatpotato123: In my experience aluminium counts for little, unless it's milled like a MacBook. Pressed aluminium skin of the Envy offered even less protection than the plastic of a Thinkpad. Getting my needle nosed pliers out to straighten out the charging port was something I had to do.
Unfortunately, beyond SSH (and maybe wifi) the T series aren't upgradeable much these days (I have an old T580 and it is similar to the L series you describe, inc 2 RAM slots)
@hughc: I am keeping an eye out on the Thinkpad T14 gen 5 AMD for the next one:
https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpadt/le…
It's got 2 RAM slots again (which is becoming rare these days) and a decent iGPU@fatpotato123: I noticed when I was browsing iFixit that Thinkpads are top of their repairability scores. Only Framework laptops are easier to repair.
https://www.ifixit.com/repairability/laptop-repairability-sc…
I was looking for a laptop yesterday and settled on this HP: https://www.hp.com/au-en/shop/hp-255-15-6-inch-g9-notebook-p…
Ryzen 5 processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB HDD, 15.6" screen. If you use code JUSTFORYOU5 you can get 5% off, and stack with ShopBack for another 5% cashback, it comes out cheaper than this deal
Ouch HP, good luck!
I thought hp was good??
Not in my experience, cheap plastickie crap full of bloatware
I purchased one of these back in 2023. Same design - slightly different specs.
I read about the TN display but looking at it in the darkened Harvey Norman showroom I thought it wasn't that bad. Boy was I wrong. It's absolutely pathetic in the real world.
Also the battery life is nothing to write home about. Other than that, it's held up pretty well so far.Considering you can get something considerably better with warranty on the second hand market. This one would be a definite pass.
Hi guys, hoping for advice.
@hughc i followed your post, and saw this
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/156135050840?itmmeta=01JH53GX6DR…
Do you reckon its good value for money @ $800 its for a BOYD.
I couldn't bring myself to pay $15000 for a machine.I think it's ok but the price is still a tad high for a machine with a mid-range CPU that's almost 5 years old and the RAM is soldered so not upgradable. I think this one is better value https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/156334397330?_skw=thinkpad&itmme… with better performance and battery life
Awesome thanks just bit the bullet and got the machine you linked.
Actually just realised it's the same link @hughc had. But yeah at $500, that is a good deal
I ordered one too, arrived today. It's in great condition, no keyboard marks on screen etc, and battery is showing 100% capacity 57Ah / 57Ah, according to the Lenovo Vantage app.
I'm still awaiting for mine, charger missing - would of been nice to known rather then my having to ask where it is.
Glad your happy with it.
Almost considering pulling the pin on the order, and requesting my money back…
hey mate, need name of store and price in title :)