[Clearance] Lenovo IdeaPad S145 14" i5-8265U/8GB/256GB SSD Laptop $648 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Harvey Norman

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Mortgagetightass on 14/01/2020 - 13:44 harveynorman.com.au (760 clicks)
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A reliable and mobile solution for staying productive on the go, the Lenovo Ideapad S145 14-inch i5-8265U/8GB/256GB SSD Laptop offers powerful computing performance and a user-friendly interface.

Key Features

• Quad core I5-8265U processor and 8GB RAM work together to handle your day-to-day tasks and run basic programs easily
• Equipped with a 256GB SSD for fast program execution, quick boot-ups, and ample storage space for your various files
• Comfortably watch movies, read articles, and play games with impressive clarity on its 14-inch HD anti-glare display
• Complete with a 4-in-1 media reader, an HDMI, a USB 2.0, and two USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports for versatile connectivity options
• Powered by Windows 10S to provide improved security, access to Microsoft Edge, a personal voice assistant, Cortana, and a streamlined user interface

EDIT: The 1366×768 display is the only real weakness of this laptop.

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  parkies on 14/01/2020 - 13:52

  Isn't win 10S a weakness too?

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  MuddyClear on 14/01/2020 - 13:53

  Win10S highlights this is a low end product.

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    StuBalls on 14/01/2020 - 14:18

    +1

    The cpu, ram and ssd are all great components - certainly above low-end.
    But, yes, IdeaPad is Lenovo's low-end, just like Dell Inspiron and HP Pavilion.
    And it is easy and free to switch out of Win10S if you want.

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    frugal investigator on 14/01/2020 - 14:30

    You can turn off Windows 10S mode - S just means security mode which you can turn off, but you cannot ever turn it back on due to how it works. I’ve kept mine in S mode as it is way way faster as it has a lean kernel and doesn’t need to load additional garbage for third party apps.

    Works fine for productivity if you can work off the the App Store - Chromium version of Edge actually works. In a lot of cases people will need to turn S mode off but TL:DR you can turn it off but it’s a permanent setting.

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  scrimshaw on 14/01/2020 - 13:55

  +10

  For anyone looking for a half decent back to school laptop, you should probably consider the 13.3 inch HP Pavillion. i5-8265U 8GB/256 NVME SSD, IPS display with FHD resolution and better viewing angles, USB Type C connection, backlit keyboard and a year of accidental damage prevention for $719.20

  Try to avoid 768p displays for school / work, it's painful to work on any resolution lower than 1080p.

  For those with a strict budget, there's a FHD Core i3 (but 10th generation) Acer laptop for $598 which is suitable for school and uni.

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  ryang on 14/01/2020 - 14:05

  The resolution is a downside as mentioned, but if you reaaaallly don't need higher you save a bit of battery.. Great price otherwise.

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  StuBalls on 14/01/2020 - 14:15

  +2

  This is how to switch out of Windows S mode
  OP's link just goes to an image of postcodes.

• Oxenfree123 on 14/01/2020 - 14:25 Comment score below threshold.
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    scrimshaw on 14/01/2020 - 14:37

    +3

    I must say: based on your rather short posting history of gaming and computer products as well as better then average knowledge on computer parts and pricing you seem to have sufficient computer literacy to debug the issue yourself.

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      Oxenfree123 on 14/01/2020 - 14:44

      -1

      This is my sons old PC

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        Oxenfree123 on 14/01/2020 - 14:45

        What is a /s post

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          giovannip on 14/01/2020 - 14:46

          +3

          @Oxenfree123: I thought you were being sarcastic, but from your reply, it seems you genuinely meant what you wrote….

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    giovannip on 14/01/2020 - 14:42

    +6

    This story does not make sense…a decent AV would have prevented that.

    Also who throws a laptop out for that reason. Just restore Windows…. or take it back after only 3 days and get your money back.

    Big text and icons was most likely because os was loading in safe mode and not loading drivers. Or maybe your son played with the display settings.

    Whilst i believe the system came loaded with bloatware I don't believe it was viruses, however I am willing to bet a 12yo would pick up plenty of junk whilst surfing the web.

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      Oxenfree123 on 14/01/2020 - 14:49

      +1

      I think I need to discuss browsing behaviour with my son.

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        Tuftsdude on 14/01/2020 - 16:15

        +1

        Sorry to break it to you - your son got the viruses on the laptop from going on adult websites most likely. Laptops like that just don't come with viruses.

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    Dubsys on 14/01/2020 - 15:31

    +3

    sounds like he found a way to get himself a free macbook by conning a tech illiterate parent

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  kenthevk on 14/01/2020 - 17:01

  -1

  Just be aware of HN online. I can see they are having a couple of good deals, but with the stock level, many orders Will be cancelled and your money Will take forever to be refunded.

  I am still waiting for a response from them to refund an order they couldn't fulfil. Worst customer service in 2020, guaranteed. So lucky I paid by PayPal, I am placing a dispute thru PayPal.

  So good luck guys!

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    pennypincher98 on 14/01/2020 - 17:51

    Worst customer service in 2020, guaranteed

    Isn't that a bit premature??
    We are talking about buying something from a physical store.

    Also if it's "from 2020" you would've been waiting maximum two weeks for a refund.

    Sure the owner is a piece of work, but the company itself there's nothing wrong with.

    So lucky I paid by PayPal, I am placing a dispute thru PayPal.

    That's probably why tbh.

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      kenthevk on 14/01/2020 - 22:50

      Well, I did mention HN online, if this is a in store/click N collect, just ignore what I said.
      BTW, yes, it has just been 2 weeks,but absolutely no communication at all, both email and messenger with no response. I bought many things online and I have never experienced anything like that. Yes, refund takes time, I get that,but I can't accept there is no comfirmation for the order to be cancelled, and as yet, my order is still displayed as under processing. I am pretty safe with PayPal,and not worrying and complaining about my money, it's the customer experience I had. I thought I was an individual case until I searched company review sites. So don't tell me the company has done nothing wrong.

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        pennypincher98 on 15/01/2020 - 01:07

        So don't tell me the company has done nothing wrong

        I never did. I said there's nothing wrong with the company. That's a big difference.

        until I searched company review sites

        Lmao you can't be serious right? People only use those sites to complain. Who leaves a review if they successfully got their order with no troubles? I've used HN probably 5 times in the last few months. I haven't left one review.

        Btw, I've dealt with companies much worse than Harvey Norman. Worst case scenario, go in store and they should do it for you on the spot. If the staff member doesn't, get the manager.

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          kenthevk on 15/01/2020 - 02:37

          @pennypincher98: No matter there is something wrong with the company or the company has done something wrong. I Will avoid H.N online from now on and hope the rest can get their orders and leave no neg feedback. Simple as that. For the review sites, there is a reason for them to exist, especially most people are talking about the bad communication nor their products. Done talking here.