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Lenovo ThinkPad E560 i7-6500u 8GB FHD 15.6" 2GB VRAM $898 Shipped @ Lenovo Store

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Met with a Lenovo rep, and have his permission to post this early. $36 cheaper than previous best and goes live at 9am Friday. Now active :)

Downgrading from Windows 10 Pro to Home Edition will drop the price from $998 to $898. Apply code MONKEY.

Specs:

Processor: Intel Core i7-6500U Processor (4MB Cache, up to 3.10GHz)
Operating System: Windows 10 Home 64
Operating System Language: Windows 10 Home 64 English
Display: 15.6" FHD 1080p (1920x1080) IPS Non-Touch
Memory: 8GB PC3-12800 1600MHz DDR3L (1 DIMM)
Graphics: AMD Radeon R7 M370 2GB
Security Chip: Software TPM
Display Panel: 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) LED backlit, IPS, AntiGlare, Black Aluminum
Pointing Device: UltraNav (TrackPoint & TouchPad) without Fingerprint Reader
Camera: 720p HD Camera with MIC
Hard Drive: 1TB Hard Disk Drive, 5400rpm, 2.5"
Optical Drive: DVD Burner
Battery: 6 Cell Li-Ion Battery, 48Wh
Power: 65W AC Adapter - ANZ (3pin)
Wireless: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165, 1x1, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth combo adapter
Language Pack: Publication - English
Warranty: 1 Year Depot or Carry-in

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  • GregRust on 11/02/2016 - 21:22

    Can the OS be rolled back to Windows 8 too?

    • Sage on 11/02/2016 - 21:29
      +11

      You'd prefer 8 over 10?
      Can I ask why?

      • CyberMurning on 11/02/2016 - 21:32
        +1

        Nah, ten is much better maybe he just want cheaper price and upgrade by himself later. I don't mind buying laptop without any os if significantly cheaper price.

        • Diji1 on 11/02/2016 - 21:56
          +3

          You mad bro?

        • algy on 11/02/2016 - 22:34
          +2

          @viper1980: You clearly aren't technically minded as you still haven't moved to Linux.

        • Unrvl on 11/02/2016 - 22:46
          +4

          @viper1980: im one to normally agree and say roll with the new, but windows 10 has caused me nothing but trouble everywhere i have touched it. seems im the minority though

        • venu on 11/02/2016 - 22:48
          +7

          @viper1980:

          Forced/Background updates isn't always bad if implemented correctly. The average user doesn't update anything, leaving a lot of older computers vulnerable to new viruses/flaws for months to years.

          And updating hundreds of millions of computers around the world with thousands of hardware variations, there will be driver issues for a small minority. Even apple screws up their update to the one phone. All in all, Windows 10 was a successful rollout and favourably viewed.

          You can hate it all you want, that's your opinion. But don't be so condescending.

        • algy on 11/02/2016 - 23:00
          +3

          @viper1980: Are you joking? You realise that more than half of the computers in the world run Linux? If you are shortminded enough to think that Linux is 'outdated' than you will have a shortlived career with your computer service centre.

        • WeiKaiLe on 11/02/2016 - 23:04
          +5

          @viper1980:
          We all have different experiences, I would have upgraded more than 20 PCs/Laptops to Windows 10 at work, a mixture of Dells and HPs mind you, all have done so amazingly and running very nicely. In fact it was a lot less painful than getting non-system provided windows 7 up and running smoothly.

          My own PC had a small hiccup where version 1511 failed to install and then got stuck downloading it without succeeding a second time in the background. A restart of windows update service fixed that and then it was smooth sailing again.

          Then again I was one of those crazy people who absolutely loved Windows 8.

        • [Deactivated] on 11/02/2016 - 23:32

          @xEnt:

          I dont have much issue aside from the fkn interface (excuse my French), can't find where things used to be, and alack of customizable features (ie. PC policy to disable auto update on W10 home version). Only if Mac not costing a bomb, or Linux is compatible with all programs I use…

        • Wally on 12/02/2016 - 00:46

          Regarding the abhorrent privacy concerns excused by EULA

          http://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2016/02/09/windows-1…

        • ibfragalot on 13/02/2016 - 16:32

          @DisabledUser40264: Agreed, windows 10 sucks. It gets more Apple-like with every version, made for idiots.

      • GregRust on 11/02/2016 - 21:49
        +4

        Just haven't had any issues with 8. Had it ever since I got a Surface Pro 1 and it's fine for me as a casual user. Haven't ever understood the criticism of it. Obviously if it makes the laptop cheaper than that's a bonus too.

        • Diji1 on 11/02/2016 - 21:59

          Microsoft REALLY wants you to use Windows 10.

          Even if you like something else you bought not very long ago.

          ESPECIALLY if you … no, too far :D

        • psdillon on 11/02/2016 - 22:03
          +1

          I prefer 8 as well after getting used to it's quirks. Now Win 10 has undone those quirks introduced new ones. And everything is so small and cramped in Windows 10.

        • GregRust on 11/02/2016 - 23:00

          @Diji1:

          I know. I've avoided upgrading to 10 despite the incessant reminders from MS. The more they pop up the less I want it!

        • Agret on 12/02/2016 - 02:37

          @psdillon: right click your desktop and goto display setting and change the text size to 120%

          For some reason on some PCs 100% is really cramped and you can barely read command prompt at all until you make that change

  • lyl on 11/02/2016 - 21:26
    +13

    Don't forget 6% cashback guys http://www.cashrewards.com.au/lenovo

    Brings the price after cashback down to $844.12 :)

    • gottacatchemall on 11/02/2016 - 21:30
      +6

      They take months though. I have pending transactions from like 70 days ago.

      • Multiverse on 11/02/2016 - 23:55
        +3

        I use pricepal, the rewards are on par and they track and pay out more consistently.

    • NightElfHunter on 11/02/2016 - 21:35
      +1

      I am new to ozbargain and the concept of cashback. So cashback is if you hang onto the item until past the period to return it, you get a bit of your money refunded. Does that sound right?

      • reu on 11/02/2016 - 21:49
        +2

        Pretty much but the "refund" comes from cash rewards (in this case) rather than the supplier. My understanding is that the supplier gives CR a commission for referring the customer to buy the product. CR then passes on some of that commission to the purchaser once the return period has expired.

      • Diji1 on 11/02/2016 - 22:02

        It's a sales device to cause you to give money to them where you would not have before.

        You have no way of knowing if it worked or not other than not using it.

        • nocure on 11/02/2016 - 22:30

          cause you to give money to them where you would not have before.

          Think you got it around the wrong way..they are giving you money.

        • reu on 12/02/2016 - 00:54

          All my transactions have tracked and I'm using my phone for 99% of purchases. I got an email the other day about a CR credit pending that I didn't even go through the CR site to get. I guess I was still logged in.

        • Sydgun on 12/02/2016 - 17:46

          @reu:

          Do the credits from cashrewards expire after a certain period?

        • reu on 12/02/2016 - 17:58

          @Sydgun:

          The credits are actually cash into your bank account. I cash them as soon as they are available. So, sorry, I don't know.

    • Windows7forever on 12/02/2016 - 11:40

      Cheers

  • CyberMurning on 11/02/2016 - 21:30
    +5

    Why warranty only one year? I thought australia law is two at minimal. Maybe this is refurbished?

    • brick007123 on 11/02/2016 - 21:44
      +2

      Warranty is one year, however you are covered by consumer guarantees which means products must be of acceptable quality, i.e. lasting. (didn't neg you)

    • reu on 11/02/2016 - 21:50
      +2

      Why the negs for eisniwre?

      • reu on 11/02/2016 - 21:57

        :-)

      • CyberMurning on 11/02/2016 - 22:03
        +11

        Haha no worries I never feel sad when getting neg on forum.

        • ozy on 11/02/2016 - 23:40
          +1

          I just negged you for no reason other than I feel more dyslexic reading your name than usual!
          But I gave you a pos above because you got an unwarranted neg.

    • jeffr on 12/02/2016 - 00:27

      However, if you buy the computer on "certain" credit cards, you will be able to gain an extra 1 year warranty at no cost. Check the conditions of your credit card.

  • gottacatchemall on 11/02/2016 - 21:33
    +7

    Nice deal same gpu as the 3799 15 inch retina macbook.

    • albert0pia on 11/02/2016 - 21:35
      -1

      Huehuehuehue

      • gottacatchemall on 11/02/2016 - 21:36
        +3

        Has skylake as well :p

        • Diji1 on 11/02/2016 - 22:04
          -1

          The users aren't rich and happy and in a relationship though.

        • albert0pia on 11/02/2016 - 22:05

          When will Apple release a MBP with a Nvidia GTX GPU? When it's OK to charge $4000 for it?

    • Agret on 12/02/2016 - 02:39

      Can you turn this laptop into a hackintosh easily?

    • dealsucker on 12/02/2016 - 11:07

      Actually no. MacBook has the R9 version. This is the R7

  • Classo on 11/02/2016 - 21:36

    Does anyone know the actual weight for this laptop and how quick it takes to load startup with the HDD?

    • juzz0 on 11/02/2016 - 21:50

      Yeah 5400rpm doubt it's as fasts 7200rpm but hopefully it's easily swappable for a 256 gb SanDisk Ssd (I have one spare). Would gladly pay an extra couple of hundred for a hybrid drive and quadcore processor. Might pass this time.

      • Gavman on 11/02/2016 - 22:28
        +1

        couple hundred extra.. id like to see that.

  • juzz0 on 11/02/2016 - 21:47
    +1

    Damn, if only was quad (Qm,Q not U). Good deal still.

  • gunnny on 11/02/2016 - 21:59
    +3

    Get the better wifi for $17.
    Easy to change to a ssd?

    • bentan77 on 12/02/2016 - 07:36
      +2

      Did you neg this for the wifi card?

  • gunnny on 11/02/2016 - 22:01

    Also how easy is it to upgrade the ram yourself?
    Does that void the warranty?

    • udyz on 11/02/2016 - 22:14
      +1

      very easy to upgrade RAM, just few screws…..
      I believe it will not void warranty.

  • [Deactivated] on 11/02/2016 - 22:04

    "In a meeting today with a Lenovo rep" you should have asked them to stop pre-installing malware.

  • supatight on 11/02/2016 - 22:12
    -1

    Nice one OP saved fellow oz-bargainers from having to deal with IJK. A much better deal factoring cash rewards too.

  • AussieDaddy on 11/02/2016 - 22:13
    +4

    Am I the only one who finds these ThinkPad laptops bulky and ugly? I would rather add extra couple of hundred bucks and buy one of those thin, slick, sexy-looking ultrabooks instead.

    • Ryder on 12/02/2016 - 15:17

      thin laptops tend to have more overheating problems

  • spedohero on 11/02/2016 - 22:14

    how good is it for gaming?

    • CircularIllusion on 11/02/2016 - 22:47

      It's okay for casual gaming. Don't expect to run any of the newer games at more than 30FPS on even the lowest settings.

      • Blitzfx on 11/02/2016 - 23:14

        Do you think it could play Fallout 4 or GTA 5 at 30FPS at lowest?

        • CircularIllusion on 11/02/2016 - 23:20

          You'll have to lower your screen resolution quite a bit.

        • dexx on 12/02/2016 - 12:18

          Should be fine for that. The GPU is pretty reasonable.

  • nuchalis on 11/02/2016 - 22:15
    +3

    Any chance of the 14" e460 deal like last time?

  • Loki556 on 11/02/2016 - 22:16
    +5

    Hard to believe performance laptops these days don't come with an SSD

    • twocsies on 12/02/2016 - 09:39

      Seriously! The price of a 128GB SSD is the same as the drive in this device. At least should have the option.

  • tightrump on 11/02/2016 - 22:20

    Just be aware of the chance the IPS panel will show annoying backlight bleed like mine did.

    • Gavman on 11/02/2016 - 22:29

      same model of diff?>

      • tightrump on 11/02/2016 - 22:34

        I got the i5 version of the E560 during the Australia Day sale & optioned it up with the FHD IPS panel. This model would have the same panel. Take a look: http://i.imgur.com/SiXiKQ5.jpg

        • Gavman on 11/02/2016 - 22:36

          ouch not good. did u claim warranty

        • tightrump on 11/02/2016 - 22:41

          @Gavman: Yep, their return policy (14 day no cost return for webshop purchases) is good. There are lots of people complaining about Lenovo support but my experience was alright.

        • POWER1 on 12/02/2016 - 06:33

          @tightrump: Support used to be very good and that was one of the reasons I used to buy Lenovo. In 2015 it become terrible.

  • blkx on 11/02/2016 - 22:33

    Monkey ass?

    • [Deactivated] on 12/02/2016 - 06:53
      +1

      … It's usually red. Wonder of the nature, lipstick on the bum.

  • KOBH on 11/02/2016 - 22:51
    -1

    I'm also a very happy Windows 8.1 user and have no intention to upgrade to Windows 10.

    • twocsies on 12/02/2016 - 09:42

      Two years until MS no longer supports your OS. Decided what you will do then?

  • cashless on 11/02/2016 - 22:55

    TA posting a deal that includes a mechanical HDD?
    I'm rapidly losing faith here

    • hashtagbargain on 11/02/2016 - 23:34

      Perhaps you should try buckscoop then!

  • ce5himm on 11/02/2016 - 22:55

    good deal, should wait longer. this one looks attractive to me.

  • pepsicles on 11/02/2016 - 23:19

    how's the battery life?

    • Gavman on 12/02/2016 - 08:36

      Specs say up to 9hrs. So probably around 4-5 lol

  • Symbiotic on 11/02/2016 - 23:31

    Anyone know if you can install a back-lit keyboard in a e560 or e460? I googled it pretty hard last time this deal came up, got the service manual PDF, and contacted Lenovo. I'm pretty sure it's a no, but just wanted to check if anyone knows for sure / has tried it?

    • dexx on 12/02/2016 - 12:19

      Better to buy a laptop that comes with that keyboard already

  • strat on 12/02/2016 - 00:00
    +1

    What did Lenovo tell you?

    i think price has gone live now but im getting $926.66?

    • teacherer on 12/02/2016 - 00:41

      the monkey codes been going all week, they just keep changing prices

      • teacherer on 12/02/2016 - 01:14

        I got the price TA mentioned with my education discount just then
        Wont pay till tomorrow just in case it isnt active and lowers further

    • POWER1 on 12/02/2016 - 06:34

      You will need to downgrade Windows 10 Pro to Windows 10 Home to get the price displayed in title.

    • gunnny on 12/02/2016 - 07:15
      -7

      Same here…..getting 926.xx.
      No deal then. And this is a 2C i7 anyway :(

      • IceCreamBandit on 12/02/2016 - 07:28

        If you can read the OP or even the title of the deal, you'd realise the deal starts at 9am.

  • tintal on 12/02/2016 - 00:02

    Is it cheap?

    • Associatedavgbowlofpho @ Lenovo on 12/02/2016 - 08:07
      -1

      @tintal , if it wasn't cheap, why would it be a deal?

      • CodeXD on 12/02/2016 - 09:45
        +2

        Cos it's a tightarse post

  • teacherer on 12/02/2016 - 00:05
    +1

    14 inch e460 deal?

  • Kawaii69 on 12/02/2016 - 01:02

    Anyone know if this would be able to run autocad and solid works for a first year engineering student?

    • teacherer on 12/02/2016 - 01:05

      Im a newbie but when i ordered one the lady specifically asked if i was running CAD to ask whether i should get a graphics card or not
      Assumably CAD works fine. Will run high end games on lowest settings ive heard

      • Kawaii69 on 12/02/2016 - 02:46

        Sweet! Thanks dude

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