Lenovo Helix i7 (Digitizer Pen Supported) from AU $1,575.20 (Bluetooth/3G/NFC Configurable)

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brick007123 on 14/09/2013 - 15:12 shopap.lenovo.com (739 clicks)
Last edited 14/09/2013 - 22:21

PWRSEP2013

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I am here to extend to the Lenovo screen downgrade fever. similar to E330/E531, Lenovo Helix will give you about $330 off if you choose to "downgrade" from the touch only screen to digitizer pen supported screen. Use "PWRSEP2013" code when check out.

EDIT: PWRSEP2013 is better than "SEPWELC2013" with more discount ($1,575.20 instead of $1772.10), thanks soyea.

Add Bluetooth 4.0 for $15.40
Add 3G mobile broadband for $77.00
Add NFC for $22.00
Add 3G and NFC for $99.00

Intel Core i7-3667U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.20 GHz)
Windows 8 64
11.6" 400nit Full HD (1920 x 1080), Digitizer and Pen, Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S (2x2 AGN), 2MP 1080p front camera, 5MP 1080prear camera
2 x 2 WiFi, 3 cell battery
Intel Core i7-3667U Processor (4M Cache, 3.20 GHz) with Intel HD Graphics 4000 and 8GB DDR3L Memory
8 GB PC3-10600 DDR3L SDRAM 1333MHz SODIMM Memory (1 DIMM)
128 GB Micro Solid State Drive, Serial ATA3
3-cell Li-Polymer Battery, 42Wh
None
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205S (2x2 AGN)
None
No Mobile Broadband support
None
1 Year Depot/Express Warranty

For E330/E531: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/116348
Credit goes to Jabba the Hutt who bought us this fever.

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  abc on 14/09/2013 - 15:15

  Damn i'm thinking about using my "10% discount on next order" promo code from my E531 order to buy this

  lol

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    oz-dave on 14/09/2013 - 15:47

    +1

    Where did you get the promo code from?
    I can't see anything in my emails…

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  Raynes on 14/09/2013 - 17:02

  3 cell battery. Bit annoying.

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  freakitude on 14/09/2013 - 17:30

  there was an option, a checkbox to subscribe and get 10% off next order while placing the order. I didn't subscribe either.

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  soyea on 14/09/2013 - 18:42

  +1

  Have a look here, the discount code may help.

  http://www.powerbuy.com.au/lenovo-helix-coupon/

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  WhiteEvo6 on 14/09/2013 - 19:34

  +1

  Been using one of these on loan from Lenovo at work for the last week. Its a very nice laptop.

  PROS:

  Great battery life
  Great screen
  Extremely nice to use when sitting watching tv or in waiting room if you are a mobile user. It sits well in the lap and doesn't want to fall backwards like the Samsung ATIV
  Lenonvo has done little things like hide all the technical number for the machine on hidden tabs so when the laptop is open you don't see numbers written all over your tablet, unlike the Samsung ATIV that looks like a Samsung technical billboard…YUK.

  CONS:

  The plastic on the top if a little of of a fingerprint magnet
  The little cover on the back that opens could break
  No restore image disks….my current pet hate with all providers I hate the image being on the HDD. Plus it came with no software to back this up. In my line of business this is a huge issue.

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  dri on 14/09/2013 - 20:47

  +1

  Cons.

  • Loud cpu fan. Always running despite not being on heavy load. Of course you can install 3rd party to control it but this will run hot. The tablet / screen portion does in fact heat up.

  • Stylus. Can't use another stylus while there is one in the silo. Same thing with a Samsung Note so whatever.
    But this stylus is crap compared to the s-pen and the microsoft surface pen (best out of the lot). When I was using it in photoshop the pressure sensitivity drifted in and out. For prolonged use another digitizer is recommended. I drew an image that the Lenovo media page were sharing without my consent to demonstrate that it is capable to be used as a graphics tablet. I suggest to others considering it use it as such to choose another alternative.

  • For a part ultrabook the keyboard is heavy. It's common but the keyboard must be connected to the tablet to work with it. It would help if they just made keyboards link with some bluetooth connectivity.

  • The hinge / stand / dock point only allows one angle in laptop mode. Something for them to consider if they are charging this price.

  • Obviously the ram is not upgradeable after purchase so be wary of what you need to use it for.

  Other than that the price went up something like $200 since it's release in Australia. They were offering it for longer 3 yr warranty too, now only 1 yr. I think the Samsung Ativ x700t is closet to it specs and features but doesn't have the 3g. This isn't an anti Helix post, just more of a heads up to know what to expect because you can't physically try it out until you buy it or your company has access to one.

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  drspy00 on 14/09/2013 - 21:35

  Also for anyone considering, keep in mind its lenovo, theres been lots of really bad reports lately with their warranty service, can take many months with extremely poor communication. I had a similar problem myself and would avoid Lenovo due to the warranty service being so bad. http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1996210&p… Just wanted people to be aware of that.