Alternative to the i3 12th Gen configuration if you want the better multicore and Vega iGPU performance
RAM is 8GB 3200Mhz DDR4 in a single DIMM slot - the 15S chassis usually has 2x DIMM slots to allow an easy $35 upgrade to 16GB from Amazon but the motherboard layout is not confirmed
Disassembly videos for similar 15S-eq models:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2ZPLHOvbSQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSbyKhFDYYQ
Specs:
509A0PA
15s-eq2142AU
https://support.hp.com/za-en/document/c07970827
| Specs | |
|---|---|
| Product number | 509A0PA |
| Product name | HP Laptop 15s-eq2142AU |
| Microprocessor | AMD Ryzen™ 3 5300U (up to 3.8 GHz max boost clock, 4 MB L3 cache, 4 cores, 8 threads) |
| Chipset | AMD Integrated SoC |
| Memory, standard | 8 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (1 x 8 GB) |
| Video graphics | AMD Radeon™ Graphics |
| Hard drive | 256 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD |
| Optical drive | Optical drive not included |
| Display | 39.6 cm (15.6") diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), micro-edge, anti-glare, 250 nits, 45% NTSC |
| Wireless connectivity | Realtek RTL8822CE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2x2) Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® 5 combo |
| Expansion slots | 1 multi-format SD media card reader |
| External ports | 1 SuperSpeed USB Type-C® 5Gbps signaling rate; 2 SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate; 1 HDMI 1.4b; 1 AC smart pin; 1 headphone/microphone combo |
| Minimum dimensions (W x D x H) | 35.85 x 24.2 x 1.79 cm |
| Weight | 1.69 kg |
| Power supply type | 45 W Smart AC power adapter |
| Battery type | 3-cell, 41 Wh Li-ion |
| Battery life mixed usage | Up to 9 hours and 30 minutes |
| Video Playback Battery life | Up to 9 hours |
| Webcam | HP True Vision 720p HD camera with integrated dual array digital microphones |
| Audio | Dual speakers |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Software included | McAfee LiveSafe™ |
HP Pavilion x360 Convertible 14-dy0184TU i3-11254G4 8GB DDR4 128GB 14" Touch FHD Laptop $697 + Delivery ($0 C&C)
Convertible and touch machine geared for students
RAM upgrade (2x DIMM slots)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qELcuvNOC4
SSD upgrade (1x 2280 slot)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oStJspY4FTs
Specs:
50R69PA
14-dy0184TU
https://support.hp.com/my-en/document/c07978678
| Specs | |
|---|---|
| Product number | 50R69PA |
| Product name | HP Pavilion x360 Convertible 14-dy0184TU |
| Microprocessor | Intel® Core™ i3-1125G4 (up to 3.7 GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, 8 MB L3 cache, 4 cores, 8 threads) |
| Chipset | Intel® Integrated SoC |
| Memory, standard | 8 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (1 x 8 GB) |
| Video graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Hard drive | 128 GB PCIe® NVMe™ TLC M.2 SSD |
| Optical drive | Optical drive not included |
| Display | 35.6 cm (14") diagonal, FHD (1920 x 1080), multitouch-enabled, IPS, edge-to-edge glass, micro-edge, 250 nits, 45% NTSC |
| Wireless connectivity | Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (1x2) and Bluetooth® 5.2 combo (Supporting Gigabit data rate) |
| External ports | 1 SuperSpeed USB Type-C® 10Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery, DisplayPort™ 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge); 2 SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate; 1 HDMI 2.0; 1 AC smart pin; 1 headphone/microphone combo |
| Minimum dimensions (W x D x H) | 32.2 x 20.9 x 2.06 cm |
| Weight | Starting at 1.5 kg |
| Power supply type | 45 W Smart AC power adapter |
| Battery type | 3-cell, 43 Wh Li-ion polymer |
| Battery life mixed usage | Up to 8 hours |
| Video Playback Battery life | Up to 11 hours |
| Webcam | HP Wide Vision 720p HD camera with integrated dual array digital microphones |
| Audio | Audio by B&O; Dual speakers; HP Audio Boost |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Software included | McAfee LiveSafe™ |
The i3 touch model
for $701 from mobilciti, and free delivery
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/403730378621
Can get eBay to price beat OW. and difference is only like $4-5 shouldn't be a problem.
But you could get discount from GC from Woolworths eBay deal ending today