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New Model ThinkPad E470 Gen7 i5-7200U, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD $577 Shipped @ Lenovo ($708 with FHD)

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What a great price! Had heaps of requests to bring this back, so here it is even cheaper than last time. Add coupon TA-E470-577 at checkout. If you prefer a FHD screen, this will add $131 to the price. Ends 11:59pm AEDT Sunday. Enjoy :)

  • Intel Gen7 i5-7200U CPU
  • 14" Antiglare HD (1366 x 768)
  • 8GB(4+4) DDR4 2400MHz SODIMM
  • 720p HD Camera with microphone
  • 1TB 2.5" SATA3 5400RPM Hard Drive
  • Dual Band Wireless (WiFi 802.11ac, BT4.1)

Here's the link to the offer @ Cashrewards for a further 7.5% cashback…

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      • [Deactivated] on 02/11/2016 - 15:45

        They usually don't check on low value items.

        Additionally, when you bring the item out, it's brand new, and by the time it comes back, it's second hand and likely that the value would have dropped significantly.

        • Tidy on 02/11/2016 - 18:05

          Awesome, thanks for that reply.

      • DarkAvernus on 02/11/2016 - 17:29

        not sure what you mean? I would hope so, but cant say i want to process it twice?

        for your record see the following

        You can claim a refund if:
        you purchased the goods in the 60 days before you leave Australia
        your purchases are from a single business with the same Australian business number (ABN) and total AUD 300 (GST inclusive) or more. For example, if you bought items from one business, even on separate invoices, that together total AUD 300, these items could be eligible for a tax refund under the TRS
        you, as the travelling passenger, paid for the goods
        you have an original tax invoice for the goods. Refer to 'What is an eligible tax invoice’.
        If the shop has issued you with an electronic tax invoice you will need to provide this on your device when making a claim. Refer to ‘Do I need the original tax invoices or can I use photocopies?’.
        you wear or carry the goods as hand luggage aboard the aircraft or ship as you leave Australia

  • NBAD25 on 02/11/2016 - 14:05

    My laptop is broken. I want to get this guy as I need a computer ASAP and with limited funds.

    However I can't bare to have another laptop break. I know the T series are built well, what about the E series? Standard use at home, travels in a padded backpack a couple of times a week. Will the hinges or base break within 2 years?

    • bio on 02/11/2016 - 14:29
      +1

      My E450 is 1 year old and still looks and functions like new. Similar use case as yours but mine is connected to a separate keyboard & monitor most of the time.

    • [Deactivated] on 02/11/2016 - 15:46
      +1

      If E440 is anything to go by, this one will suit.

      My 3yo E4400 is still going strong. I regularly travel with the laptop in a padded bag.

  • Doge on 02/11/2016 - 14:09

    Any ideas on battery life? 45Wh seems small, most reasonable laptops have 50+. Anyone know what ports are available internally? m.2 sata? m.2 pcie?

  • Tech and cars on 02/11/2016 - 14:31
    +1

    Jeezus. This just shat all over every other deal I've been looking at lately.

    I can't believe it's a 7th gen i5 for this price!!

  • CVonC on 02/11/2016 - 14:49
    +1

    Hey TA, any chance of bringing back the E450 $399 deal from your post?

    ThinkPad i3 E450 $399 (normally $599)
    i3-5005 / 4GB RAM / 500GB HDD / Int HD VGA / 14" HD

    • dexx on 04/11/2016 - 18:22

      Must have expired. The i3 E450 is $599 now

      • CVonC on 04/11/2016 - 18:44

        Yeah when TA posted it in that thread it lasted less than 24 hours and then he edited it out of the description.

  • ifonlyiwasyounger on 02/11/2016 - 15:00

    Anyone know if it is possible (and legal) to buy now and get a post-dated invoice/receipt?

  • aston177 on 02/11/2016 - 15:18
    +2

    Definitely pay the extra for a full HD screen. Have the 1366x768 on my E450 and it's a shocker. Colours look washed out even looking at it straight on, let alone from an angle. Doubt they've changed it but correct me if I'm wrong.

    • CVonC on 02/11/2016 - 15:47

      Yeah IPS on the FHD panel will be a big difference.

    • klumsybot on 02/11/2016 - 17:07
      +1

      Classic lenovo, awful screens

  • PMMEURBARGAINGIRL on 02/11/2016 - 15:44

    This may be a n00b questions: Although I see it's not possible to do so through Lenovo, could a graphics card potentially be added to this laptop?

    • CVonC on 02/11/2016 - 15:50
      +1

      Nope. External solutions exist though.

      • plentifoo on 02/11/2016 - 15:52

        does this have the 940mx integrated graphics though? still seems to be unclear.

        • CVonC on 02/11/2016 - 16:25

          No it'll have the Intel HD 620 which is a pretty good integrated graphics card tbh. The 940MX isn't significantly better and it's a dedicated gpu btw.

      • PMMEURBARGAINGIRL on 02/11/2016 - 15:53

        What would that involve?

      • Tech and cars on 02/11/2016 - 18:31

        How do you add an external GPU to a laptop?

        • CVonC on 02/11/2016 - 19:40
          +1

          Look up 1 comment

  • dudebargain on 02/11/2016 - 15:48

    Is the E470 a good model ? Is the build quality good ? I will be using it for office work . So basically MS office applications and browsing.

    How long is the warranty and how is lenovo support in terms of dealing with warranty claims ?

    Does it have a HDMI port for video ?

    Can the battery be taken out ? Or is it built in ?

    I will be connecting it to an external Full-HD monitor . So I am guessing 1366 x 768 would not matter for me.

    Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

    • klumsybot on 02/11/2016 - 17:10

      Traditionally, lenovo "thinkpad" have good build quality

      Default wty is 1 year, carry/post in.

      Hdmi: yes

      Battery is inbuilt.

    • EzySatisfaction on 02/11/2016 - 17:28

      Got one from the last deal, it's great , the screen is a bit hard to see, everything else is excellent. I connect the laptop to my HD monitor and use it as a desktop.

      I didn't upgrade the screen, but got the ssd instead.

      • dudebargain on 02/11/2016 - 19:45

        You said the screen is a bit hard to see. Is this the laptop screen or when it is connected to a monitor ?

        • CVonC on 02/11/2016 - 20:06
          +1

          The laptop screen of course lol!

  • Javin on 02/11/2016 - 16:55

    720p HD Camera with MIC is good for Skype calling ?Any suggestion

  • Masterpupil on 02/11/2016 - 17:29

    Trying to work out what docking system would work with this. Any ideas? I cannot understand why they do not have the compatible dock listed in the accessories before checkout.

    • blazer on 02/11/2016 - 21:47

      I can't see any docking connectors on the bottom or side of my E470.
      Don't think it has ability to dock. To my knowledge only R, T and X have docking

    • Frugalbargainator on 03/11/2016 - 10:29

      We use Thinkpad docks at work, they are USB connection. So they actually work with other brands as well… Which is what we do…… Don't ask why

      • klumsybot on 04/11/2016 - 16:48

        Likely you have a Displaylink based dock.

  • SydChamp on 02/11/2016 - 17:30

    Thanks TA, needed another one so good timing.

  • Sydgun on 02/11/2016 - 18:14

    Tempted to get it but what's the drawback of not getting the optional FHD screen?

    • padman on 02/11/2016 - 19:58
      +3

      A shitty screen

  • DauntingEarth on 02/11/2016 - 18:38

    Thanks for the deal!!

  • dudebargain on 02/11/2016 - 19:47

    I am not familiar with cashrewards.

    Do you get 7.5% of $577 which is around $43 back into your bank account ?

    So essentially you are paying $534 for the Laptop ?

    Is there any reason why anyone would not use cashrewards and buy it directly ? Since you are saving an extra $43.

    • enander on 02/11/2016 - 20:21

      Order one and here is the Cashreward entry: Sale = AUD667.40 (wierd amount!) Cash Reward = AUD 50.06

      • windbox on 02/11/2016 - 22:57

        Sale value: AUD 665.70, Expected cashback: AUD 49.93
        Don't know how it calculates the sale value.

      • dudebargain on 03/11/2016 - 08:57

        so you will get $50.06 back and will have paid $527 at the end ?

  • blazer on 02/11/2016 - 21:45
    +8

    Hi guys, I bought one of these during the last deal.

    If you have any questions ask away.

    Some important notes: If you are coming from previous lenovo product with non single key trackpad you will really hate the E470. If you are coming from an 450 model (where they had the really really crappy single button trackpad that literally rattled), you will find this model an improvement. The trackpad just doesn't feel as responsive, even after twiddling all the settings, there is obvious cursor stutters when playing full screen vid on FHD using the windows built-in player. Other than the trackpad I can't really fault the unit. You probably want to invest in a wireless mouse or learn how to use the dot mouse.

    I've swapped mine with 500GB 850EVO and added another 8GB of RAM, as another ozbargainer has stated, you will need very steady hands to peel off the aluminum cover which has a flex sata cable attached, then reattach onto new sata device. It is also recommended you use a bracket to elevate the thin SSD so it sits in place properly. If you like me also purchased an ORICO external case you will now have a spare external 1TB Western digital drive.

    I've got the FHD model and battery lasts around 5-6 hours.
    If you are planning on downgrading to win7 you are SOL, perhaps when the T470 model comes out you may be able to borrow some of drivers from the SCCM package and use them for E470.

    I did not spot an m2 slot while opening it up, but i also did not remove all the metal shielding which may have covered it. I did notice an nvme boot option, perhaps that slot is used by the wireless card. I really couldn't see where they could have fit a full length slot but then again I didn't look under everything.

    Like i said, don't hesitate to ask me anything related to this machine.

    • plentifoo on 03/11/2016 - 15:25

      Can you comment on the non backlit keyboard for non-touch typists? All my laptops prior to this have backlit keys that I don’t mind not having in low light conditions, but absolutely useful when I’m doing some light surfing before I go to sleep in near pitch dark conditions.

      Also do you feel the bezel up the top is too thick to be aesthetically pleasing? Also has the bezel size been reduced from the E450/460? I can't tell from the little pictures I can find of the E470 online.

      Thanks.

      • blazer on 03/11/2016 - 16:01
        +1

        The white printed letters do reflect the light off the screen, but then again you cannot compare this to backlit keys. The keys don't have as much feedback compared to the older thinkpad keyboards and has minor flex when you apply a bit of force across the row of keys (not a problem for everyday use unless you do button mashing). While the quality of the keyboards are not as good as the older models its still better than 90% of laptop keyboards out there. It's not as good as the fat Macbook Pro keyboards, but better than the current Macbook retina ones.

        If you type really fast > 100 WPM, you will have to disable the keyboard key beeping in the BIOS. I have read these keyboards only have 2 key rollover (for some keys) and when typing extremely fast it will not like it when certain three key combos are pressed together resulting in a beep.

        Bezels aren't annoying me at all and i'm not sure what they are like compared to E450. If bezels annoy you I would recommend the Dell XPS as that is the king of thin bezels.

        • plentifoo on 03/11/2016 - 18:39
          +1

          Also how long did it take to ship to you? Thanks!

        • blazer on 07/11/2016 - 12:25
          +1

          @avexdevil: 2 weeks

  • jwunda on 03/11/2016 - 08:38

    Got one, thanks TA!

  • dudebargain on 03/11/2016 - 08:46

    I am going to be using this laptop as a desktop connected to a monitor and want to keep it connected to the power adapter when in use.
    Will that cause any problems with the battery, having it always connected ?

    I have heard people say that, if a laptop is permanently connected to the power adapter it is better to take out the battery . But the battery in this laptop is built in.

    • blazer on 03/11/2016 - 16:04

      You can't take out the battery, but in the control center software you can limit how much the battery is charged which is specifically designed for this purpose. Eg you can cap it at 70% or something like that.

    • klumsybot on 04/11/2016 - 16:57

      True, lithium batteries hate being held at 0% or 100% and it will shorten their lives. However, modern charging control circuits will keep the battery from being held at full capacity.

      What the control circuit can't protect against is 0%. Try really hard not to allow the battery to hit 0% and stay there, lithium batteries really don't like it.

  • bcg on 03/11/2016 - 11:57

    If you're planning to run Linux instead of Windows, then this can be a consideration:

    ThinkPad Dual Band Wireless-AC (2x2 WiFi, 802.11ac) with Bluetooth 4.1

    The ThinkPad wireless cards are sometimes a Broadcom abomination that requires a custom driver, or similar.

    I bought an E431 a while ago and the only place I could get a driver the the ThinkPad wireless was by downloading a binary RPM from somewhere on MEGA. Scared the crap out of me!

    Sometimes Lenovo offer a choice of ThinkPad wireless or Intel wireless… but not in this case.

    I ended up buying an Intel wireless card for it from eBay and it worked out of the box. It was hard work finding a card that was mentioned somewhere as compatible with the E431, but worth it for the simplicity of upgrades.

  • salehiam on 03/11/2016 - 14:22

    Bought UX305LA which comes with i5-5200U (fifth gen) from https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/273351 a few days ago

    Looking at this one, how do you compare 7200U with 5200U ?

    No gaming, windows, light video watching, mostly office suite and Java development

    Thanks

    • blazer on 03/11/2016 - 16:22

      Not much of a difference, same manufacturing process 14nm. Just minor graphics and cpu clock boost and low power ddr3 support. Other than that they are pretty much the same. You probably just get minor power and efficiency savings from the 7200.

    • donnot on 03/11/2016 - 19:07

      There is actually a fairly noticeable difference. In addition to the architectural improvements, the 7200U is a 25W chip compared to the 15W TDP of the 5200U. Don't particularly like comparing passmark scores, but I can't seem to find many benchmarks comparing the two so: i5 5200U - 3477, i5 7200U - 4816.

      • klumsybot on 04/11/2016 - 17:04

        i5-7200u is a bit tricky because the TDP can be tuned by the OEM from 7.5W up to 25W. The nominal TDP is 15W, however.

        Passmark is the worlds worst benchmark … I use notebookcheck's benchmark list to compare CPU performance.

  • [Deactivated] on 03/11/2016 - 17:08

    I really want to get amongst this deal for $708 but I have 2 concerns.

    1) How is the reliability of Lenovo machines? If something goes wrong, how is their service? Is it worth purchasing upgraded warranty?

    2) I have a perfectly good SSD that I would like to put in if I get it. I see there is a possible tricky installation with a ribbon cable involved. Would this be a straight forward procedure for someone who has built desktops before? I have limited experience with the innards of mobile devices.

    Thanks

    • blazer on 03/11/2016 - 18:51

      Can't answer 1 as I haven't had issues

      2/ Yes it is simple. It is an extremely straightforward procedure, even if you rip the aluminum cover you can just use tape to hold it in place. If you can slowly peel of a sticker you can do it.

  • psmedley on 03/11/2016 - 17:23

    Ordered lunchtime yesterday, received paypal confirmation email, but nothing from Lenovo. Rang Lenovo today, they can't find the order. Has this happened to anyone else?

    • doctorwatson on 03/11/2016 - 21:38

      ordered in the morning with a visa debit card, they called in the afternoon to verify the details

  • svteng on 04/11/2016 - 16:15

    Is the 1TB drive a hybrid drive?

    • plentifoo on 04/11/2016 - 18:52

      no regular 2.5" sata3 WD hdd.

  • plentifoo on 04/11/2016 - 18:18
    +3

    So I ended up paying only $486.93 for a decked out e470 (1080 ips screen) with a bonus 1tb external hdd.

    Finished product:
    • Intel Gen7 (Kaby Lake) i5-7200U CPU
    • 14" Antiglare IPS FullHD (1920 x 1080)
    • 16GB(8+8) DDR4 2400MHz SODIMM
    • 720p HD Camera with microphone
    • 275gb Crucial MX300 SSD
    • Dual Band Wireless (WiFi 802.11ac, BT4.1)
    • Bonus USB3.0 1TB hdd in ORICO clear enclosure

    This contains a whole series of events, but it’s truly the ultimate ozbargainer guide to a sub $500 kaby lake full spec ultrabook with an extra 1tb ext hdd to boot!

    Bought an e470 with 1080p IPS and 1x8gb ddr4 ($708)
    http://www3.lenovo.com/au/en/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpad-edge/…

    Bought a 275gb Crucial SSD - $95.20 with CHEER20 code ($708 + $95.20 = $803.20)
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/360572784133

    Bought another 8gb sodimm ddr4 stick - $59 ($803.20 + $59 = $862.20)
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/311595141959

    Bought the external hdd enclosure from here - $6.50 ($862.20 + $6.50 = $868.70)
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/270767

    Bought with a CBA Low Fee Gold credit card to get the $250 credit for $500 spent ($868.70 - $250 = $618.70)
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/269838

    Bought via the cashrewards website for a further $60.97 cashback ($618.70 - $60.97 = $557.73)
    https://www.cashrewards.com.au/coupons/thinkpad-e470-gen7-i5…

    Then going overseas in December so I can claim a further $70.80 @ the airport through TRS ($557.73- $70.80 = $486.93)
    https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Ente/Tour/Are-you-a-traveller

  • baldur on 05/11/2016 - 12:08

    has this deal expired?

  • MattyD on 05/11/2016 - 12:18

    Excuse a noob question guys but I'm transitioning from an IT background into teaching IT, including wrapping my head around the Adobe suite (particularly Premiere, Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects).

    Other than that it's word processing, web surfing and probably some light java for me.

    Can anyone propose whether this machine - in a standard or modded config - will suit?

    • klumsybot on 05/11/2016 - 22:07
      +1

      first off, definitely get an SSD for you CS applications.

      Depending on the complexity of your work in CS an i7 might be more suited.

      Depending on how heavily you ray-trace render in AE, I might consider getting an nVidia graphics card, say 940MX

  • Coastie on 05/11/2016 - 15:28

    Hi tightarse - any chance you know what's going on with the website? I can't get the deal to load so I can buy it…

    • doctorwatson on 05/11/2016 - 15:59

      If you click the cash reward link it takes you there

      • Coastie on 05/11/2016 - 22:09

        doctorwatson you are a genius. I thought i'd missed out! Thanks

  • teckiwi on 06/11/2016 - 21:34

    Any chance of getting a similar offer for cheapies.nz/lenovo NZ?

    Same SKU($577 AUD) is $799NZD($763 AUD).

  • plentifoo on 20/11/2016 - 01:42

    just sharing my experience with this laptop and lenovo in general for prospective buyers - i understand this may come useful with the influx of lenovo deals on ozb.

    order placed and confirmed 4 Nov
    order shipped 11 Nov
    order delivered 18 Nov

    Exactly 7 days in between each step of the process.

    This was for the 'custom' FHD lenovo with single dd4 8gb ram delivered direct from China via their shipping contractor Ex.peditors. The delivery was subsequently serviced locally by DHL which got it to me the day after the transfer.

    As for the laptop:

    Within expectations, I've only owned Vaios before, so built quality and aesthetics didn't quite wow me. I can see this laptop being my productivity workhorse because of the tactility and travel of the keyboard the thinkpads are known for - which is a welcome change from my vaios. That said, the plastic matte surface seems to scratch easilya and is a fingerprint magnet. I discovered tiny but noticeable scratches on the top lid after flipping the laptop over to install aftermarket parts. I had a piece of A4 paper under the laptop while working (applied some pressure while installing the hdd) on it, so was quite surprised the plastic surface still scratched so easily.

    Installing a ssd and additional ram was a breeze to do. All those complaints about cable ribbon snapping are all for naught unless you have really large clumsy hands and you've never worked on computers before. Got it all done in 5 mins.

    Did a fresh install of windows 10 home using the media tool and the drivers for all the hotkeys/shortcuts/fn keys auto installed all by itself, so that was also nifty. The FHD screen has great viewing angles, like most IPS screens are known for, but if I had to nitpick, it could've been a tad brighter on the brightest setting, but I tend to use my laptops unplugged in battery saving mode, so my eyes are accustomed to working with slightly dimmer screens.

    Also I own FHD laptops in smaller sizes 13.3" and 11", and I feel a FHD LCD on a 14" is just perfect. So really, the only letdown here is purely cosmetic, but can't really complain considering the $487 pricetag. The thick bezels kinda forces a lot of wasted space on the palm rest assembly in my opinion. If they somehow manage to retain the same price point while cutting down on bezel and palm rest real estate, this would be a much more portable and complete laptop.

    Hope this short review helps with your purchase!

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