[Lenovo Canada] (EPP Discount) Lenovo IdeaPad S340 ("15 Touch) FHD, Ryzen 5 3500U, 8GB, 256 SSD for $553

Feb 28th, 2020 12:42 pm

#1

JohnF100 [OP]: Sr. Member; Sep 4, 2017; 695 posts; 1132 upvotes

Feb 28th, 2020 12:42 pm

[Lenovo Canada] (EPP Discount) Lenovo IdeaPad S340 ("15 Touch) FHD, Ryzen 5 3500U, 8GB, 256 SSD for $553

Deal Link:: https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/ibmeppfrie ... 8IPS301219
Price:: 553
Retailer:: Lenovo Canada

NOTE: You must use the EPP url/login to access this deal, click the link or alternatively log into the EPP portal using these details found here: http://forums.redflagdeals.com/lenovo-c ... ed-777107/

You cannot use cashback for EPP discounts. There is also another ideapad S340 for $50 less, but you get a non-touch, crappier display panel and I strongly suggest spending the extra $50 for a better display.

This is not as hot as the black friday deal (approximately $30 more expensive due to ebates) but it is still VERY good for the specs:

Processor
AMD Ryzen™ 5 3500U (2.1GHz, up to 3.70GHz with Max Boost, 4MB Cache)

Operating System
Windows 10 Home 64

Display Type
15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, anti-glare, touchscreen, 250 nits

Memory
8GB DDR4 2400MHz (4GB Soldered + 4GB DIMM)

Hard Drive
256GB SSD PCIe

Warranty
1 Year Depot or Carry-in

Graphics
Integrated AMD Radeon™ Vega 8 Graphics

Bluetooth
Bluetooth® 4.2

Camera
720p HD

Keyboard
Backlit - US English

Wireless
Lenovo AC Wireless (1 x 1)

Last edited by JohnF100 on Mar 1st, 2020 8:39 am, edited 2 times in total.

Feb 28th, 2020 12:47 pm

#2

jellytime: Deal Addict; Feb 19, 2014; 3324 posts; 2275 upvotes; Langley

Feb 28th, 2020 12:47 pm

This gets my seal of approval, great price for good specs!

Thanks OP, my friend is on the lookout for a new laptop and this one fits the bill!

+7

Feb 28th, 2020 1:01 pm

#3

peakingduck: Deal Fanatic; Feb 18, 2013; 5199 posts; 8568 upvotes; BC

Feb 28th, 2020 1:01 pm

I got a lower spec of this S340 for $375 a few weeks ago. The S key keeps getting stuck. Tried removing it and cleaning it although I've only used it for a few hours. Anyone know if Lenovo warranty would cover this? Or do I have to return it

Feb 28th, 2020 4:49 pm

#4

YulTi: Jr. Member; Oct 11, 2010; 157 posts; 59 upvotes; Toronto

Feb 28th, 2020 4:49 pm

Thanks OP! Was looking for a cheap laptop upgrade with IPS and 1080display

Feb 28th, 2020 6:10 pm

#5

sherlock98: Jr. Member; Oct 11, 2012; 112 posts; 170 upvotes; Edmonton

Feb 28th, 2020 6:10 pm

Thanks, ordered.

Feb 28th, 2020 6:31 pm

#6

CanadaCPU: Sr. Member; Jul 14, 2019; 734 posts; 1180 upvotes

Feb 28th, 2020 6:31 pm

Probably the first decent laptop deal I have seen on RFD in ages haha. This is a good buy with the Ryzen 5 3500U in it - you actually get some useful graphics performance with it too. Checks all the boxes for a sub-$600 machine (1080P IPS, minimum 8GB RAM, minimum 256GB SSD, modern 4c/8t processor and usable integrated graphics).

The Ryzen 4000 mobile APUs have a fairly dramatic performance increase over the 3000 series and Lenovo will be offering lots of models with them, so they are probably clearing these out.

+3

Feb 28th, 2020 7:07 pm

#7

pooper: Deal Fanatic; Nov 29, 2007; 5609 posts; 5336 upvotes; No Bum Deals

Feb 28th, 2020 7:07 pm

I got the same spec innards S540 14 at Xmas.
It’s a nippy machine and the metal chassis has a nice feel to it. This is a great price.

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Feb 28th, 2020 7:17 pm

#8

MattSF: Member; Apr 1, 2015; 395 posts; 173 upvotes; Oakville

Feb 28th, 2020 7:17 pm

for that price, can't do much better. lenovo has excellent service if any probs

for a student or basic office use its a no brainer. i dont care for touchscreen use at all for a screen that large, but for the extra 30nits its worth it

Feb 28th, 2020 10:01 pm

#9

PriceHunter: Deal Addict; Nov 12, 2015; 3587 posts; 4027 upvotes

Feb 28th, 2020 10:01 pm

How is their return? I am recommending it to a family member, I wanna know if anyone had trouble returning if not satisfied.

Also, is the battery life even close to 8 hours?

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Feb 29th, 2020 3:31 am

#10

mapleleafdave: Deal Addict; Jun 22, 2007; 1385 posts; 721 upvotes; London, ON

Feb 29th, 2020 3:31 am

Thanks OP, was in the market for a decent cheap laptop. This will do nicely. Purchased the touchscreen model.

Feb 29th, 2020 6:04 am

#11

mystery: Deal Fanatic; Dec 29, 2005; 5719 posts; 1424 upvotes

Feb 29th, 2020 6:04 am

Good deal if you like the 15" form factor.

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Feb 29th, 2020 7:04 am

#12

valerka: Member; Nov 28, 2007; 468 posts; 213 upvotes

Feb 29th, 2020 7:04 am

Any major difference other than the screen size vs the Flex 14?
https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/perkopolis ... ate:bv0as6

+2

Feb 29th, 2020 7:28 am

#13

cloakster: Deal Addict; Jun 30, 2010; 2874 posts; 1051 upvotes; Vaughan

Feb 29th, 2020 7:28 am

Anyone know when this price expires? Thanks

Feb 29th, 2020 7:45 am

#14

In4mer514: Sr. Member; Jul 17, 2007; 655 posts; 1354 upvotes; Milton,ON

Feb 29th, 2020 7:45 am

valerka wrote: ↑Any major difference other than the screen size vs the Flex 14?
https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/perkopolis ... ate:bv0as6

Keyboard in Flex is French btw

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Feb 29th, 2020 8:08 am

#15

jronald: Deal Addict; Apr 16, 2011; 1093 posts; 571 upvotes

Feb 29th, 2020 8:08 am

How are the thermals on this? Anyone know if I can do light gaming (league of legends) without issues?

Feb 29th, 2020 8:28 am

#16

OAlton: Member; Aug 26, 2019; 402 posts; 491 upvotes; Guelph-Kitchener-Wat…

Feb 29th, 2020 8:28 am

Been looking around for a nice hard case for this, just like one of them Apple lovers use on their Macbook. Any finds? No budget, just want good protection.

Feb 29th, 2020 8:33 am

#17

Kagaho: Sr. Member; Sep 21, 2019; 852 posts; 555 upvotes

Feb 29th, 2020 8:33 am

Anti glare is a NO.

Feb 29th, 2020 10:13 am

#18

KevCnew: Sr. Member; Jan 18, 2017; 803 posts; 388 upvotes

Feb 29th, 2020 10:13 am

I know it's not a thinkpad but how does it compare in build quality? I was looking at a used T460s for around the same price.

I wont be doing much gaming or anything hardware intensive (so the speed difference isn't that big of a deal); and this would be brand new with warranty (with a better battery since it's new).

/edit: ok the T460s is almost a lb lighter. I'll wait for something 13-14" for this price.

Feb 29th, 2020 12:35 pm

#19

orbitdesign: Deal Addict; Aug 29, 2007; 3198 posts; 2844 upvotes; Cambridge

Feb 29th, 2020 12:35 pm

Trying to purchase this but it keeps rejecting my email, asking me to insert a valid email address... Any ideas?

Edit; not sure what the issue was but it finally took it. Thank OP!

Feb 29th, 2020 2:40 pm

#20

topher91: Jr. Member; Feb 25, 2012; 128 posts; 149 upvotes; CALGARY

Feb 29th, 2020 2:40 pm

Ordered, thanks OP.

Anyone know why Lenovo doesn’t publish the ssd maker? I can’t find it anywhere. Does anyone know what make and model they use for this laptop?