C12M-214AU
CPU: Intel Core I5-1235U || 10 Cores (12MB Cache, up to 4.4 GHz)
Screen Size: 14" FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS Level
GPU: Iris Xe Graphics
RAM Size: 16GB DDR4 RAM (3200MHz)
SSD: 512GB NVMe PCIe
Ethernet Port: No LAN Port
Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.1
Display Outputs: 1 x HDMI
USB: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A || 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C || 2 x USB 2.0
Audio Outputs: 1 x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack
Other: No Optical Drive
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
I am looking for a laptop with the similar spec as the OP posted:
https://www.lenovo.com/au/edu/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpade/thinkpad-e14-gen-4-(14-inch-intel)/21e3000kau?groupId=education
Is there any advantage go for the lenovo or dell?
Thanks
Dude that’s $1100 while this is $900 for the same specs.
I’d be considering the MSI more. Remember to get $20 further off by becoming a vip (as per title).
I am buying for my high school kid. Haven't used MSI before and not sure about their quality.
the moderns are actually pretty decent. haven't heard many issues with them.
Lenovo in my experience have always had pretty funky touchpads after a while.
You do realise this version only has a 38wh battery. Considering how power hungry Intel 12th gen is you are not going get a school day's use out of it unless a power point is nearby in every classroom.
Go by battery life. They don’t want to be charging during the day (my sons school said no charging at school).
And lightweight.
13 and 14 inch max size.
@PVA: buy msi and a power bank for $79.99
https://www.amazon.com.au/20000mAh-Charging-Compatible-Elite…
@jjj123: You have to scroll down to almost the bottom. The one being sold by Mwave has different specifications, and may not support power delivery by USB. The marketing fluff at the start indicates that specs vary between versions, with some supporting it and others not.
@jjj123: I know you can charge but i was saying, you werent allowed to at the school.
It was to teach the kids to charge the device ready for school and to stop chargers etc being lost.
The weight difference is probably larger than you might imagine if you travel frequently or like to bring your laptop around. I think the lenovo weighs in at 1.6kg and the msi is about 1.35kg. Personally having used both light and heavier laptops, I'm happy to chuck a 1.3kg laptop in my bag without a second thought, but I would think again if the laptop weighs 1.6kg.
Weight aside, lenovo's laptops are built like tanks and I love them. I had a laptop 10 years ago that I travelled with to many countries and it's still kicking. Haven't used MSI laptops personally so I can't comment.
I am buying for my high school kid and just not sure about about MSI as I haven't used this brand previously. A bit of hestiation.
As mentioned before it only has a 38wh battery from the specifications on the Mwave website. Your kid will need to be next to a power point in the classroom to get a school days use out of it.
@shellshocked: Thanks. I am considering below two:
https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpade/thinkpad-e14-gen-4-(14-inch-intel)/21e3000kau?cid=all:sem:ulr858&gclid=Cj0KCQiA54KfBhCKARIsAJzSrdrs6u0FI5ZiDuCdWI9PTf-_XN75ASiqyFkkfXrfHuI0qpFGN3BzAsQaAgqMEALw_wcB
From Dell:
https://www.dell.com/en-au/shop/dell-laptops/inspiron-15-lap…
Not many choices from Dell. I worry 16 inch could be too big and cause worse battery than 15 inch so I thought that the maximum screen size will be 15 inch.
What's the good battery capacity for laptop?
@HappyBargainer: It's not necessarily the battery capacity for the laptop, but Intel 12th gen have high TDPs which effects battery life. If you want a laptop with good battery life get an AMD Ryzen based laptop, or possibly a 11th gen Intel. 50+wh is a good start and anything higher is a bonus when paired with a power efficient U series processor that is not 12th gen.
If you have acess to an EDU email address also check the education sites for Lenovo and the other major laptop manufacturers where pricing maybe better for business/school grade laptops.
@shellshocked: Oh I see. I always think that Intel chipset is better than AMD:
then I can look at this one:
https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpade/thinkpad-e14-gen-4-(14-inch-amd)/21eb000gau
I do have the access edu store and will check again.
@HappyBargainer: Don’t get hooked up about specs.
My son finished high school a few years back and his school supplied MacBook Air laptops.
I know why the Air, small and light and battery lasted all day. Specs were perfectly fine for all subjects. And it was bomb proof, was dropped a few times and still was fine.
So for a windows device look for similar, 13/14 inch, light and long battery.
8GB/256GB will be fine, honest.
@PVA: Initially I was thinking about 8gb but I thought that I might buy one laptop only for both weekend use and weekday school. My son sometimes play games with his friends on Saturday night. I am planning to create two user accounts on the same laptop so the laptop can be utilised. I do have another older laptop at home which is 16 inch and it's too heavy and have lag while he plays his games. So I thought that 16gb might be a better choice.
@HappyBargainer: We're in a similar situation, mostly for school but some lightweight gaming afterhours. I'm looking at 14" max, 16GB min, reasonably robust and a battery life that has a chance of lasting the day. Will go up to $1500. I'm not sure why it's hard to find
This one looks OK, but I think the battery is the biggest issue. Still looking at Lenovo and Inspiron (and here in the hope something appears). I'd go up to a macbook air but he doesn't want a mac.
@milar: I am trying to control the budget around $1000 as it should meet the purpose of my son's age which is at the beginning of the high school. 8gb is more than sufficient to complete his school work but 16gb ram will be better considering the price is around $1000.
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