I think onboard 16GB is future proof enough.

Just plug in another 8GB stick to run dual channel for the time been, while in far future if needed can source for 16GB stick when the price really comes down.

One perks of E495/595 is their RAM are not soldered if I not mistaken. That way you can change or upgrade as you desired.

This post has been edited by msacras: Aug 21 2019, 01:51 PM

There’s both NVME and SATA SSD. In this case I bet it’s SATA, as NVME interface SSD usually speed over 1k.

X395 is back with RM1 for 3 years warranty, I think after configure can get decent specs at about 3.2k.

Wait for next sale or find someone with education email.


This post has been edited by msacras: Aug 22 2019, 03:52 AM

If you don’t want/need to max up all specs, current price is quite competitive enough.

Lenovo adjust their base price from day to day. Thus the % off is quite dubious. You need to know the specs you want and calculate the final price of it.

No, you didn’t get my point.

The base price of the laptop is changing from one day to another. For example, today you see it’s 2k, but tomorrow it may be 3k or 4k.

Take X395 for example, if you just want a basic specs model without maxing everything, the price available now is actually bout the same as the one with 45% off. You can compare with the one in TS’ first post.

This post has been edited by msacras: Aug 23 2019, 05:58 PM

I actually waiting and see if they will pull us a Merdeka sale like they did to SG too, LOL.

Yes, surprisingly this weekend all their models are on markup rate, except for L340 (15) which has a unique code for that particular model only still on a good sale price...

Next week is the merdeka week itself. I hope they will give us some sincere offers then.

This post has been edited by msacras: Aug 24 2019, 09:41 AM

Actually this time round E595 is a better performer than E590.

According to notebookcheck, the Ryzen APU provide a great balance between thermal and performance, while intel variant is subjected to greater throttle.

Also, the current E495/595 markup is quite ridiculous, >1k higher than one week ago. I checked the educational deals page, it’s price is still at 2.3k. I reckon they will lower down the price again not long from now, or maybe they’re focusing on 10th gen Intel refresh at the moment.

This post has been edited by msacras: Aug 26 2019, 11:20 AM

This is what I mean. E495 and E595 price at their educator page.



Just last week still the price at normal page is about the same (in fact it’s lower than educator page as the discount multiplier is 18% instead of 15% you saw above).

For some reasons they decided to markup ridiculously almost RM1k from the normal price. I think they probably are planning for something. It made no sense for E-series thinkpad to cost >3k for base specs.

Lastly, back on E590 vs E595. The base model E590 is without discrete GPU (I lived 2 years solely on the intel UHD620, and mang I’m telling myself my next PC must have some GPU even if it’s weak, as long as more powerful than Intel UHD... After adding discrete GPU, the price adding up quickly. E595 (at RM2.3k) is still the smarter deal.

P/S: did I mentioned that currently E495 & E595 (& X395) has the perks of RM1 for 3 years pro warranty while their intel cousins don’t have?

This post has been edited by msacras: Aug 26 2019, 01:10 PM

I’ve a student email. I’m not too sure if they will need some form of authentication as I’ve yet making a purchase with them before.

Now here’s another interesting story. T495 at educator page is far worse & terrible deal than at normal page (with 26% NIGHT code and base specs at RM2.2k).

Yours are 395 or 495?

I’m inclined to get at 395 but I can’t through the facts that it’s top specs only have 16GB of soldered memory, no more expansion or easy repair in future.

where you found RM1 for 3 years warranty for e590?

i checked the page and its RM1 for 1 years, RM299 for 3 years.

Buy.

I upgraded my charger from the old xiaomi 45W to this and 10/10 worth it.

You’re powering a laptop at 65W. It’s safer to be bulky than pushing the physical limit.

P/s: I happen to have a scale with me and I weighted it, it’s actually under 200g (193 as per weighted).

This post has been edited by msacras: Aug 26 2019, 05:49 PM

Xiaomi is US 2 pins, mana fair when compared to the bulky UK 3 pins.

On Sunday late night, the NIGHT code and price is back. But on Monday, it’s not there anymore.

I didn’t get to check late night just now, but at 12am+ it isn’t available. May be they are adjusting for the RM1 deal or tomorrow’s Citibank deal, let’s wait and see what can they offer.

But talk about the base case construction, I would prefer the “insert” style of X395 & T495s over the “cap in” style of T495. There’s review commending on the difficulty in disassemble and reassemble the back case of T495.

Long term device management like repaste the thermal paste and fan cleaning is a factor too.

But again with 3 years Pro Warranty, may be can ask Lenovo to maintain it for us?