Lenovo thinkpad recommendations

sec79

Hi

My current laptop Lenovo Thinkpad E520, the battery no longer retains its charge (has to be plugged in all the time) and when I try a different battery and power cable it still won't charge, so I am looking for a new laptop.

I'm looking for a replacement Lenovo Thinkpad 15.6" size screen, as I have been really happy with mine. The replacement models within my budget seem to get poor reviews. £700 is my limit. Wondered for that price which is the best model to go for please? I don't think I can wait next year when Lenovo releases its new models as mine is likely not to last that long.

Thank you

Frozen_up_north

I was looking for a new laptop recently and had been impressed with the Thinkpad my OH had before she retired from work a few months ago. I’m not sure which model it was, very lightweight, easy to change battery, ran for “hours” on a charge and ran like greased lightning.

However, after looking at prices, new and used, I decided to opt for an Asus Vivobook from Amazon. It’s an S15 (15.6”), i5 processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD. They have an internal battery, but can last 5 or 6 hours on a charge. Cost was £499. Prices are all over the place, worth seeing what is on offer on Black Friday.

If you give some idea of intended use, whether a used one is acceptable and whether other brands are acceptable, I’m sure there will be a lot of suggestions.

EveryWhere

sec79 wrote: »

Hi

My current laptop Lenovo Thinkpad E520, the battery no longer retains its charge (has to be plugged in all the time) and when I try a different battery and power cable it still won't charge, so I am looking for a new laptop.

I'm looking for a replacement Lenovo Thinkpad 15.6" size screen, as I have been really happy with mine. The replacement models within my budget seem to get poor reviews. £700 is my limit. Wondered for that price which is the best model to go for please? I don't think I can wait next year when Lenovo releases its new models as mine is likely not to last that long.

Thank you

Power cable or adapter?

Have you ever updated the BIOS? Updated the battery management Driver?

£700 seems a bit much. Perhaps look at a new-ish T range.

ThinkPad X – These are ultraportable business laptops. Devices such as the recent X1 Carbon are super-slim, while the high-end X1 Extreme offers the ultimate in gaming and computing power, plus a 4K touchscreen with Dolby Vision.
ThinkPad T – These are durable, efficient laptops. Sacrificing portability for ruggedness, the flagship T580 is built to survive in extreme environments and has a battery life of up to 27 hours.
ThinkPad P – Like the T series, these are mobile workstations, albeit with a bit more power and a slightly higher cost on the whole. The pricey P52 is Lenovo’s first VR-ready certified workstation.
ThinkPad E – These are budget devices designed for small businesses, starting from as little as £480. They’re affordable without sacrificing too much on performance.
ThinkPad L – Another low-cost option, these laptops range in size from 13in to 15in and should serve you well for on-the-go use.
ThinkPad A – The mid-range A series is aimed at professionals looking to perform a variety of editing, open source, and gaming tasks. Devices in this range are powered by AMD Ryzen processors.
ThinkPad 13 – The 13 series is designed for classroom use. The only 13in model currently available, the Chromebook 13, is generally bought in bulk by schools and businesses.
ThinkPad 11e – The 11e is the budget ThinkPad range, serving as a great choice for a second device or something for the kids. Again, the devices in this range tend to be classroom-oriented.

I just purchased a Ryzen 5 IdeaPad.