The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x is currently discounted by $250 to $900, according to the source article. The deal applies to a configuration with 16GB of memory, 512GB of storage, a 2560 x 1600 OLED display and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Plus processor. The article describes this as the lowest price seen for the configuration.
A less expensive $800 option is also available through Lenovo.com. It has the same listed specifications apart from its lower-resolution 1920 x 1200 display. The source’s reviewer says the screen on this version was still impressive.
The Slim 5x has a 15.3-inch display and measures 0.61 inches thick. The article contrasts its larger screen with the 13-inch Dell XPS 13, which it identifies as another $900 option aimed more at portability.
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 Plus is described as capable of handling everyday office and school tasks, including workloads with multiple open applications and browser tabs. The article cautions that its graphics performance makes the laptop a poor fit for serious gaming, full-time video editing or 3D animation.
Its ports include two USB-C connections, two USB-A ports, HDMI and a microSD card slot. The reviewer also praises the touchpad, while noting that it lacks the haptic feedback found on more expensive laptops and has a somewhat loud click.
Sources: WIRED.