•  Date Published: 05 Nov 2019
    • AMD A6-9225
    • AMD Radeon R4
    • 15.6”, HD (1366 x 768), TN
    • 1000GB HDD
    • 8GB DDR4
    • 1.85 kg (4.1 lbs)
    Lenovo IdeaPad S145 15

    Lenovo IdeaPad S145 15

    $599.00
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    Review

    Lenovo IdeaPad S145 15 in-depth review

    On the bottom end of the Ideapad brand, there is a laptop that is going to target a wide variety of people. It is offered in both a Pentium form and in an Intel Core iteration. However, no matter which option you choose, there is one thing in common - the philosophy about price management.With that said, the laptop is going to appeal more to students and people that prefer to stay on the budget, rather than go for a flashy notebook. Although it is clearly visible where Lenovo has done the cost-cutting - the plastic body and the lack of a TN panel, we have to admit that the laptop looks quite stunning on the outside.You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/lenovo-ideapad-s145-15/Specs SheetWhat's in the box? Insi[...]

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    Pros

    • Adequate price
    • Cool and quiet
    • The screen doesn't use PWM for brightness adjustment (AUO B156HTN06.1 (AUO61ED))
    • Thin and light body

    Cons

    • Poor build quality
    • Bendy base
    • Poor viewing angles and contrast ratio (AUO B156HTN06.1 (AUO61ED))
    • Only 50% of sRGB is covered (AUO B156HTN06.1 (AUO61ED))
    • Mediocre battery life

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Lenovo Ideapad S145 15" has a very wide target, given the fact that it can be bought with either a Pentium or a Core i7 processor.Check out all Lenovo Ideapad S145 15" prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate There are 10 Phillips-head screws that you have to take out of your way to remove the bottom plate. Then, as traditionally, pry the plastic panel up by preferably using a plastic tool. Be really careful, though, because, in order to keep the price down, Lenovo has given up on build quality.2. Battery [...]

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