New Lenovo Y40-80 question

[Adam Rosen]

Looking to buy a new laptop, hoping to find a 14". I was seeing the Lenovo Y40 series, and liked just about everything spec-wise but was seeing it getting panned for the screen quality. Today it looks like the Y40-80 series, with the 5th gen processors are available. Does anyone know if they fixed the screen quality in this new generation?

Thanks

Adam

 

[Adam Rosen]

Yes it's available check the below URL link for more information on laptop specification

http/shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/y-series/y40-80/

Vembutech - I know it is available, but is the screen the same as in the Y40-70 generation, or did they improve it?

 

[JoeyCrafts]

Hey Adam, I might be able to help you out with this. I just recently purchased this laptop a few days ago because I got a great deal on it. Ill send you the discount link if you haven't already purchased it.

I too had the same question about the display. I've looked around at a ton of reviews of the y-40 and almost all of them mentioned that the display didn't live up to expectations. There are really no reviews right now of the Y40-80 because it's recent release. I did however chat with a Lenovo rep about this issue. He actually stated to me that he has heard the displays were not that great(surprisingly, from a rep), but assured me that it is "anticipated to be better" than the base Y-40 model. That's really all the information I got out of him and I hope this helps in any way.

Here's the promised link of a $400 off coupon.
http/www.dealzon.com/deals/lenovo-y40-laptop#lenovo-y40-80-80fa001cus

-JoeyCrafts

 

[ronf]

No. The screen is the same as the previous gen with the same flaws, but that's ok for what I need it for. What's disappointing is the battery life which is nearly the same as the Haswell models. The fan is working pretty hard too. Just purchased 5 of these and they all behaved the same. I have high hopes that these will be reliable however.

 

[ScottieT]

No. The screen is the same as the previous gen with the same flaws, but that's ok for what I need it for. What's disappointing is the battery life which is nearly the same as the Haswell models. The fan is working pretty hard too. Just purchased 5 of these and they all behaved the same. I have high hopes that these will be reliable however.

Ronf,
Do you happen to have any update on the five Y40-80s you purchased in February? What are you using them for and how are they performing? I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on one this weekend.

 

[echo259]

I've been using the y40 (i7 - 5500u) for 3 weeks now. I got it for $600 during one of the sales. So far I've loving it. My requirements for a laptop was something under 5 pounds and under $800 dollars. I needed something mobile that can play games. (My main rig is a full on gaming desktop).

The screen is not great BUT it is very usable. Since Its normally 2 feet in front of my face I have no issues with viewing angles. The key travel on the keyboard is light but once again usable.

Overall its a laptop with compromises but consider it was for $600 this was the best bang for the money if you need something under 5 pounds.

I linked youtube video that does an honest review of the laptop. Its for the y40-70 model but everything still applies. With the exception of they keyboard flex. I think the y40-80 fixed that.
https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2qVNypl95I