B&H Photo Video has Lenovo Ideapad 330S 15.6" Laptop (81F500BSUS) on sale for $349. Shipping is free.
Specs:
Specs:
- Intel Core i3-8130U Dual-Core Processor
- 15.6" 1920x1080 IPS Display
- 6GB DDR4 Memory
- 1TB HDD
- Intel HD Graphics 620
- 2x USB 3.1
- 1x USB 3.1 Type-C
- 1x HDMI
- 802.11ac (1x1) WiFi + Bluetooth 4.1
- Windows 10 Home (64-Bit)
Lenovo IdeaPad 330S specs
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-8130U Dual-Core |
| Base Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Boost Speed | 3.4 GHz |
| Total Installed Memory | 6 GB |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | 12 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Memory Speed | 2400 MHz |
| Onboard Memory | 4 GB |
| User-Replaceable Memory | 1 x 2 GB |
| Available Memory Slots | None |
| Memory Slot Type | 260-Pin SO-DIMM |
| Graphics Type | Integrated |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 620 |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Size | 15.6" |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Native Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Finish | Matte |
| Brightness | 250 cd/m2 |
| Drives | |
|---|---|
| Available Slots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Total Capacity | 1 TB |
| Hard Disk Storage | 1 x 1 TB 2.5" SATA (5400 rpm) |
| Optical Drive | None |
| Input/Output Connectors | |
|---|---|
| Ports |
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C |
| Display | 1 x HDMI-out |
| Audio |
1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack Integrated Microphone Integrated Speaker |
| Expansion Slots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Media Card Slots |
SD/SDHC/SDXC MMC |
| Communications | |
|---|---|
| Network | None |
| Modem | None |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac |
| MU-MIMO Support | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Mobile Broadband | None |
| GPS | None |
| NFC | None |
| Webcam | User-Facing: 720p Video |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Chemistry | Lithium-Ion Polymer |
| Watt Hours / Type | 30 Wh |
| Cells | 2 |
| Maximum Runtime | 7 Hours |
| Power Requirements | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Power Supply | 1 x 45 W |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home (64-Bit) |
| Security | HDD User Password Protection, Power-On Password, Kensington Lock Slot |
| Keyboard | Type: Standard Notebook Keyboard |
| Pointing Device | TouchPad & Pointing Stick |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 14.0 x 0.8 x 9.5" / 356.0 x 19.4 x 242.0 mm |
| Weight | 3.96 lb / 1.80 kg |
| Packaging Info | |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 5.2 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 20.0 x 12.0 x 2.5" |
On the upside - this has usb type-C gen 1, which has power delivery (PD). You could use an external battery pack that supports PD charging. That's how I am getting by with my 38Whr (now 30 WHr...) Inspiron 7373.
ReplyDeleteIt will but you would have to swap out the HDD. Most people like to have both m.2 SSD for speed and regular HDD for media storage.
ReplyDeleteReviews on the 8th gen i3 are excellent. SSD prices are dropping too so you can upgrade this on the cheap and have a great laptop for just over $400. IPS screen on this is a huge plus over other budget laptops.
ReplyDeleteSomeone else can reconfirm this but I think for these Windows 10 laptops and tablets, the Windows 10 OEM key is tied to the device and is non-transferrable to another device, but you could install a new HD/SSD and Windows 10 will detect your laptop is authorized and install just fine.
ReplyDeleteI don't know if this is true if you are building your own PC, since the Windows 10 license you buy is not the same type that builders like Lenovo and Dell have (OEM license?)
It will automatically activate Windows. I do it all the time. MS gave up trying to make a profit from selling Windows 10 license already.
No it will detect the hardware and it will automatically be activated. Windows is tied to the motherboard.
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ReplyDeleteFor windows installation, you could download windows 10 here:
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Windows 10 uses the digital key that is written in BIOS, which means you could skip the serial code. Windows should be automatically activated after the installation of the correct version.
You can search "ShowKeyPlus" in github to find tools to reveal your hidden CDkey.
So I got the ssd installed and it boots to a useable windows 10 desktop in 10 seconds now. I took a few shots of the process, easy but it has a metal shield that wasn't shown in the earlier posted manual. So take the back screens out, use something to pop up the cover around the seam (I used an old taco bell gift card,) remove the 4 screws over the black shield & pull it up, unplug the battery connector, and you're good to install the ssd. Note that when reinstalling the black shield, there are four points on the bottom left & top that slide into clips, there are arrows pointing to their locations, so be sure to line these up as you reinstall the shield. fn + f2 to get to the bios, fn + f12 to get to boot menu. Here's the imgur album, for some reason it uploaded one of my photos twice and it's out of order - https://imgur.com/a/oIKPOGc
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