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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 14" AMD Ryzen 5 5625U, 8GB RAM, 256GB, 300nit IPS, $1,101.24 Shipped @ Lenovo

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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 14" AMD Ryzen 5 5625U, 8GB RAM, 256GB, 300nit IPS, $1,101.24 Shipped @ LenovoAffiliate
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Similar deal to TightArse's post last week, now with an even lower price ($44.72 cheaper)

The basic specs are

  • AMD Ryzen 5 5625U CPU
  • 14" FHD IPS (1920 x 1080) 300nits
  • 256GB SSD M.2 PCIe
  • 8GB DDR4 SODIMM 3200MHz
  • Windows 11 Home 64, Backlit Keyboard
  • 324mm x 220.7mm x 17.9mm (1.64kg)

RAM upgrade is considerably expensive — the laptop however has 1 spare DIMM slot so anyone with a screwdriver can upgrade the RAM themselves with ease. You need only pay $44.90 for a 8GB stick of 3200mhz SODIMM

If you're after a 15 inch laptop, I also recommend taking a look at the Intel NUC M15 that I previously posted. It is $1,249 + $5,99 Shipping and it features a 460 nit touch display, massive 73 watt-hour battery, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD and quad-core Tiger Lake CPU with two Thunderbolt Gen4 ports. Comes with the excellent Logitech MX Master 3 Mouse.

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Price dropped, was $1,043.28 now $1,101.24

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  • Muzeeb on 19/04/2022 - 16:04
    +4

    now with an even lower price ($44.72 cheaper)

    Lol

    There will be a lot of upset sheep

  • tm32 on 19/04/2022 - 16:21
    +2

    So max of 16GB , 2x8s? Or go 8+16 and no dual channel and hence performance hit?

    265gb drive in 2022 is questionable and really need that 512gb minimum

    • scrimshaw on 19/04/2022 - 20:20

      You can install 16GB DIMM stick and possibly still enjoy dual channel, but it won't optimal.

      However, for most users, 8GB + 8GB for a total of 16GB is already more than enough, unless you're using your laptop for heavier tasks like content creation (video editing, making music etc) you don't need to overspend on memory upgrades. This laptop isn't suitable for content creation because the display is kinda just mediocre in terms of colour accuracy.

  • TeddyBear on 19/04/2022 - 17:03
    +1

    For those not already familiar, these Thinkpads have best in class keyboards and a chassis with fairly sturdy build quality. With the Thinkpad name you also get business class support: there's a separate phone line for Thinkpad customers.

    But do bear in mind that this unit only has a 45wh battery. This is expected for an entry level product. The NUC M15 also has a display with better sRGB coverage for those wondering.

    • Jimbuscus on 19/04/2022 - 19:28

      I thought ThinkPad's where overpriced for the specs without a GPU, up until I got one. The build quality, display, keyboard & speakers are significantly better than other laptops.

  • fluke on 19/04/2022 - 17:13
    +1

    Later down the line, how would I find replacement batteries?
    I couldn't find any on the website. But I might not be looking in the right place.

  • Charlie Dont Surf on 19/04/2022 - 18:51
    +2

    Here are the current prices for the E14 Gen 3 on the Lenovo EDU (Parents) Store, for those people with a lower budget or who are willing to trade off an earlier gen for more muscle.

    Price: $845
    * AMD Ryzen 5 5500U CPU
    * 14" FHD IPS (1920 x 1080) 300nits
    * 256GB SSD M.2 PCIe
    * 8GB RAM DDR4 3200MHz
    * Windows 11 Home 64, Backlit Keyboard

    Add around $85 for another 8GB of RAM
    Add (also) around $72 for 512GB SSD variant with fingerprint reader

    Price: $1016
    * AMD Ryzen 7 5700U CPU
    * 14" FHD IPS (1920 x 1080) 300nits
    * 512GB SSD M.2 PCIe
    * 8GB RAM Soldered DDR4-3200 + 8GB RAM SO-DIMM DDR4-3200
    * Windows 11 Home 64, Backlit Keyboard

    Add around $85 for another 8GB of RAM

    Some other minor differences (level of support, Bluetooth rating) and customisation is possible. This is just a guide.

    • Jimbuscus on 19/04/2022 - 19:31

      What's the difference between Gen3 & Gen4? They appear to have the same gen of AMD APU.

      • songyi on 19/04/2022 - 20:34
        +2

        Chassis-wise they're the same. Gen4 is using AMD's mid-cycle refresh, so not terribly better performance but might be noticeable if you're really pushing it.

        • raisinberry777 on 20/04/2022 - 08:58

          The difference in performance will be miniscule - clock speeds are slightly higher on the mid-gen version but otherwise they're practically identical. I would pick the Gen 3 here.

  • JoBevo on 19/04/2022 - 20:51

    Does it matter if you use different brand memory?

    • greatlamp on 20/04/2022 - 07:47
      +1

      Not if the specs match. There's some who worry about sub timings being different which aren't published (i.e. not the standard ones you see on the label - CAS, RAS, tRCD, tRP, tRAS).

      When you get the laptop run CPU-id or HW-info and look at what the ram timings and the manufacturer of the modules are (usually either Hynix, Micron or Samsung).

      If you match the manufacturer and timings you should be fine - Kingston/Corsair/Crucial brand memory doesn't matter if it has the same timings and the modules are the same manufacturer. If you can't match the modules at least match the timings

      You can also put in better ram (i.e. faster - higher mhz and lower timings) and the motherboard will run it at the slower speed of the existing ram just fine

      The only thing you must avoid is putting in slower ram than what you have from the factory (lower mhz and/or higher timings) - the laptop may attempt to run it at a faster speed and the ram will be unstable (windows will have memory errors, software crashes etc)

  • MrBillions on 19/04/2022 - 21:18

    Cheaper even if you deduct the cash rewards offer?

    • scrimshaw on 19/04/2022 - 21:25

      The previous deal was $1088. I'll be generous and assume that Cashrewards is kind enough to give you cashback even on the 10%GST component of the sale price, so $1088 - 3% percent cashback would result $1055.36.

      This deal is $1,043.28

  • w1nthrophy on 21/04/2022 - 21:53

    https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/austudentbeans/laptops/thinkpad…

    A$1,149.00

    Processor
    AMD Ryzen™ 5 5625U Processor (6 Cores / 12 Threads, 2.30 GHz, up to 4.30 GHz with Max Boost, 3 MB Cache L2 / 16 MB Cache L3)

    Operating System
    Windows 11 Home 64

    Display Type
    15.6" FHD (1920x1080) IPS 300nits Anti-glare

    Memory
    8 GB Soldered DDR4-3200 + 8 GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200

    Hard Drive
    512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Opal2

    Warranty
    1 Year Premier Support

    Graphics
    Integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics

    Second Hard Drive
    N/A

    Camera
    IR & 1080p with Privacy Shutter

    Fingerprint Reader
    Touch Style

    Keyboard
    Backlit, English

    Wireless
    802.11AX (2x2) & Bluetooth® 5.2

    Less 10% GST Refund as I'm travelling overseas late May.

    .

    • Charlie Dont Surf on 21/04/2022 - 22:31

      GST refund ("Tourist Refund Scheme") rules have recently changed.

      • w1nthrophy on 21/04/2022 - 23:05

        What changed mate?

        And cashrewards tracked so another savings of $49.

        • Charlie Dont Surf on 21/04/2022 - 23:26

          I'd encourage you to read up on it. I don't want to be responsible for giving advice.

          Basically, when returning to Australia, you are "required" to declare any goods on which you have obtained a TRS refund, and these become subject to GST. So it's basically now designed as a benefit for foreigners returning home with goods bought here.

  • [Deactivated] on 21/04/2022 - 22:50

    How we thinking AMD against 12th gen? I'd like to pull the trigger on an X1 carbon 1260P but its 2.5k on education :(

    • greatlamp on 23/04/2022 - 16:48
      +1

      Intel is decent now, so I would rather have the thunderbolt port.

      The only reason to pick AMD before was because it had significantly better battery life and performance, especially compared to the quad core "i7" CPUs

  • SnoozeAndLose on 28/04/2022 - 16:47

    will this stack with cash back?

  • D S N on 30/04/2022 - 15:37

    Revised price. Now $1,101.24

    • scrimshaw on 30/04/2022 - 16:50

      Thanks, updated

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