[Lenovo Canada] Thinkpad E14 Gen 2 - Ryzen 7 4700u, 8gb RAM, 256ssd, 14" 1080p IPS screen $778.05

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Dec 31st, 2020 8:18 pm

flowchart [OP]: Newbie; Dec 30, 2020; 9 posts; 74 upvotes

Dec 31st, 2020 8:18 pm

[Lenovo Canada] Thinkpad E14 Gen 2 - Ryzen 7 4700u, 8gb RAM, 256ssd, 14" 1080p IPS screen $778.05

Deal Link:: https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/perkopolis ... 2TPE14E4A2
Price:: 778.05
Retailer:: Lenovo Canada

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Was looking for last minute laptop deals to end 2020, and came across this on the Venngo affiliate site for Lenovo (password is GoldWorkPerks2020). Seems like a pretty decent price for a Ryzen 7 4700u laptop with Thinkpad build quality (not as good as T series obviously, but still quite good).

From what I see on the spec sheet, this unit has both a soldered RAM slot (8gb) and an unpopulated SODIMM slot, so you could add your own RAM stick to this. Can also add a second SSD if you wish.

I also managed to get the 8% cash back via Rakuten by using the browser button, but YMMV.

First post so please forgive any formatting errors!

*** EDIT ***

Pricing back to original deal price ($778.05) with coupon code THINKNEWYEAR on the affiliate site.

I got mine delivered by UPS on Friday and I'm loving it.

*** EDIT 2 ***

Looks like the password for the Venngo affiliate site has changed. This deal is still available through the Perkopolis site.

https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/perkopolis ... 2TPE14E4A2

Password is GoldPerk2020

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Dec 31st, 2020 9:07 pm

umopapisdnwei: Sr. Member; Jul 6, 2010; 596 posts; 1049 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 31st, 2020 9:07 pm

Detailed review here: https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-Th ... 256.0.html

i am upside down

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Dec 31st, 2020 9:30 pm

cellsell: Member; Aug 4, 2004; 461 posts; 237 upvotes

Dec 31st, 2020 9:30 pm

How does it compare with the Dell one? I ordered the dell Inspiron 15 Ryzen 7 4700 on Dec 24th for $749.00+tax with 8% Rakuten then got $40 credit due to long lead time.. with the # pad or not isn't my main concern... If I just need this for personal use.. does Windows home or Pro makes a difference?

Could I wait for Dell one that supposed to ship out in Feb? Yes I could.. but... Should I wait or should I just take this instead?

Dec 31st, 2020 9:53 pm

quantman: Member; Nov 17, 2019; 289 posts; 737 upvotes

Dec 31st, 2020 9:53 pm

cellsell wrote: ↑ How does it compare with the Dell one? I ordered the dell Inspiron 15 Ryzen 7 4700 on Dec 24th for $749.00+tax with 8% Rakuten then got $40 credit due to long lead time.. with the # pad or not isn't my main concern... If I just need this for personal use.. does Windows home or Pro makes a difference?

Could I wait for Dell one that supposed to ship out in Feb? Yes I could.. but... Should I wait or should I just take this instead?

Home vs pro doesn't matter.

For the same price I take this Lenovo for build quality and keyboard. If there is a 200$ difference (as many got the inspiron for 550$) I keep the Dell.

Dec 31st, 2020 10:01 pm

flowchart [OP]: Newbie; Dec 30, 2020; 9 posts; 74 upvotes

Dec 31st, 2020 10:01 pm

cellsell wrote: ↑ How does it compare with the Dell one? I ordered the dell Inspiron 15 Ryzen 7 4700 on Dec 24th for $749.00+tax with 8% Rakuten then got $40 credit due to long lead time.. with the # pad or not isn't my main concern... If I just need this for personal use.. does Windows home or Pro makes a difference?

Could I wait for Dell one that supposed to ship out in Feb? Yes I could.. but... Should I wait or should I just take this instead?

This is a 14" screen (my preferred form factor) vs I believe 15 on the Dell. This is also an IPS and I believe Dell uses WVA panels. Build quality on ThinkPads in my experience is significantly better than Dell, which is worth quite a bit to me as I tend to keep my computers a long time.

Ultimately, I don't think this is an apples to apples comparison.

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Dec 31st, 2020 10:16 pm

Kaz: Deal Addict; Nov 1, 2001; 1797 posts; 84 upvotes

Dec 31st, 2020 10:16 pm

How did you get the Rakuten cash back to work?

Dec 31st, 2020 10:24 pm

blyndfyre: Deal Addict; Jul 22, 2014; 1351 posts; 3734 upvotes; Calgary, AB

Dec 31st, 2020 10:24 pm

quantman wrote: ↑ Home vs pro doesn't matter.

Can’t say it doesn’t matter if you don’t know the intended use. For instance, if you plan to use Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) you’ll want Win 10 Pro.

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Dec 31st, 2020 11:08 pm

chengsterr: Member; Aug 5, 2009; 419 posts; 54 upvotes; Vancouver

Dec 31st, 2020 11:08 pm

Anyone know if you can get a full refund if you opened/tried the product and don't like it? I never dealt with Lenovo before.

TIA

Dec 31st, 2020 11:22 pm

kevdanga: Deal Addict; Oct 8, 2012; 1534 posts; 589 upvotes; TBD

Dec 31st, 2020 11:22 pm

chengsterr wrote: ↑ Anyone know if you can get a full refund if you opened/tried the product and don't like it? I never dealt with Lenovo before.

TIA

No issues when I returned a laptop.

Jan 1st, 2021 1:18 am

cellsell: Member; Aug 4, 2004; 461 posts; 237 upvotes

Jan 1st, 2021 1:18 am

Sigh.... Rakuten just dropped from 8% down to 3% now...

Jan 1st, 2021 2:23 am

FunkyMad: Newbie; Nov 8, 2020; 15 posts; 11 upvotes

Jan 1st, 2021 2:23 am

USB 2.0 port and HDMI 1.4 makes it kinda lack ports but good deal if you don't do 4K external monitors and the likes.

Edit: Anyone know if the USB-C port can do both PD and DP at the same time through a hub since it's not thunderbolt (according to the review posted)?

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Jan 1st, 2021 2:51 am

redflagdealsguy: Deal Expert; Feb 24, 2018; 17148 posts; 19077 upvotes

Jan 1st, 2021 2:51 am

Ports
USB-C Gen 1 (PD + DP)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
HDMI
RJ45
Headphone / mic combo

So yes, you get 4K60 via USB-C and Power Delivery. No USB4 but that's not critical on a laptop.

They hint at (2x) NVMe slots.

8GB soldered means max 16GB dual channel.

This system will likely support 40Gb RAM with a 32GB SODIMM, the remaining 24GB being non-dual channel.

They claim the system only supports 24GB RAM, modern history dictates that they don't restrict RAM module size though.

Overall a good deal, it lacks complete dual channel RAM flexibility and the very aggressive discounts of the equivalent Dell, but it's also a Thinkpad (design plus for some) with IPS.

Upvoted.

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Jan 1st, 2021 3:12 am

celispin: Sr. Member; Feb 11, 2007; 529 posts; 234 upvotes

Jan 1st, 2021 3:12 am

Solid deal. Thanks

I want to add an extra 8GB dual channel. Can I get any recommendations? Thanks

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Jan 1st, 2021 3:56 am

elideli: Member; Dec 2, 2013; 408 posts; 654 upvotes

Jan 1st, 2021 3:56 am

You will not get cash back if the order was paced through an affinity link like perkopolis, I know from experience.

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Jan 1st, 2021 3:11 pm

callitkarma: Newbie; Dec 25, 2012; 96 posts; 11 upvotes; MAPLE

Jan 1st, 2021 3:11 pm

Password to view this? GoldPerk2020 isn't working for me

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Jan 1st, 2021 3:14 pm

Dhanushan: Deal Addict; Jun 20, 2020; 2702 posts; 2226 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 1st, 2021 3:14 pm

callitkarma wrote: ↑ Password to view this? GoldPerk2020 isn't working for me

GoldWorkPerks2020

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Jan 1st, 2021 3:17 pm

callitkarma: Newbie; Dec 25, 2012; 96 posts; 11 upvotes; MAPLE

Jan 1st, 2021 3:17 pm

So I just ordered the Dell Inspiron 15 4500U 2 days ago and spent $650ish in total, is it a no brainer to try and cancel that order and get this one?

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Jan 1st, 2021 3:39 pm

olwe: Member; Aug 6, 2009; 417 posts; 203 upvotes

Jan 1st, 2021 3:39 pm

callitkarma wrote: ↑ So I just ordered the Dell Inspiron 15 4500U 2 days ago and spent $650ish in total, is it a no brainer to try and cancel that order and get this one?

same here.. as my date for the Dell is on March 4. Please advise. Thanks.

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Jan 1st, 2021 3:57 pm

flowchart [OP]: Newbie; Dec 30, 2020; 9 posts; 74 upvotes

Jan 1st, 2021 3:57 pm

I personally would rather have a ThinkPad than the Dell.

Better build quality on the ThinkPad is worth at least a couple hundred to me, 14" laptops are my preferred form factor, this ships much quicker, and if I remember correctly the Dell is a 4500u whereas this is a 4700u (so this has better cpu). I believe the ThinkPad also has a double heatpipe cooler whereas the Dell is a single, but don't quote me on that.

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Jan 1st, 2021 4:42 pm

specialoffers: Deal Addict; Nov 28, 2012; 2141 posts; 1236 upvotes; Etobicoke

Jan 1st, 2021 4:42 pm

flowchart wrote: ↑ Was looking for last minute laptop deals to end 2020, and came across this on the Venngo affiliate site for Lenovo (password is GoldWorkPerks2020). Seems like a pretty decent price for a Ryzen 7 4700u laptop with Thinkpad build quality (not as good as T series obviously, but still quite good).

From what I see on the spec sheet, this unit has both a soldered RAM slot (8gb) and an unpopulated SODIMM slot, so you could add your own RAM stick to this. Can also add a second SSD if you wish.

I also managed to get the 8% cash back via Rakuten by using the browser button, but YMMV.

First post so please forgive any formatting errors!

Thanks for the post.

Is it a touch screen laptop. My friend needs a laptop and touchscreen is the first priority

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I cannot fid it on the configuration page.

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