[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It was very easy to select this laptop. I was a replacement for a previous unit. Also, they have great service.
I enjoy using this laptop for any project, especially with a RAM upgrade—it can handle Google Chrome effortlessly. The overall quality of the laptop is impressive, and for the price, it feels like one of the best options available for schoolwork and business tasks. However, there are a few drawbacks. Firstly, you cannot choose or upgrade the graphics card or CPU, which can be limiting. Additionally, I wish there were a 2TB storage option instead of just a single drive. While I understand that these features might come at a higher cost and the company may prefer you to purchase a different model, I believe these limitations hold the laptop back. Overall, it’s very close to perfection but just misses the mark.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I felt the sale price made it a good value, however I was a little disappointed that the image quality from the display isn't quite as good as the ideapad this laptop is replacing. I only looked for a replacement because after 2 years of what I consider light usage, the hinges on the ideapad are very stiff and have cracked the case from the stress of opening the screen. The battery has also become virtually worthless. So, I went with the Thinkpad line due to their reputation for a more robust build quality and durability for business usage. In general, I find the performance to be equal to what I had with the ideapad, which was expected since they share the same processor, however the ideapad screen appears a bit more vibrant, with better contrast and sharper details. The screen on this thinkpad isn't bad by any means, it just falls slightly short of the ideapad that I've used for the last 2 years.