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Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 15-59393845

Specifications

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 15-59393845
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 15-59393845 (IdeaPad Flex Series)
Processor
Intel Core i5-4200U 2 x 1.6 - 2.6 GHz, Haswell
Graphics adapter
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixel, glossy: yes
Weight
2.2 kg ( = 77.6 oz / 4.85 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
700 Euro

 

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Average Score: 63% - average
Average of 3 scores (from 4 reviews)
price: 83%, performance: 67%, features: 83%, display: - % mobility: - %, workmanship: 83%, ergonomy: - %, emissions: - %

Reviews for the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 15-59393845

66% A desktop replacement really only has to get two things right: power and price.
Source: Notebookreview.com English Archive.org version
Here, the Lenovo Flex 2 15 nails it. All configurations have a fourth-generation Core i processor, and they are available for as little as $529 to $799 as of this writing – well below the MSRP. With this in mind, it’s easy to overlook the glossy display and questionable build. It’s also easy to give Lenovo a pass for Stand mode. It takes nothing away from the overall product, and some users might actually find it useful.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/29/2014
Rating: Total score: 66%
40% Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 15
Source: Digital Versus English Archive.org version
The IdeaPad Flex 15 is an affordable touchscreen convertible laptop that switches into Stand Mode to become part-tablet, part-laptop. It's a great concept that Lenovo has already used on the Yogas and Yoga Pros, but here it's gone to waste due to an utterly catastrophic display (low brightness, low contrast, exaggerated colours...)
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/02/2014
Rating: Total score: 40%
83% Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 15 review
Source: PC Pro English Archive.org version
For a laptop that makes such a striking first impression, the IdeaPad Flex 15 doesn’t quite fulfil its potential. The design is lovely, and the combination of power and stamina is unusual for a budget model, but we can’t help wishing Lenovo could have found room for a better-quality display. Still, that’s a complaint we’d level at pretty much every budget laptop we’ve seen in recent years – ultimately, an improved display would only transform the Lenovo from good to great. At this price, the IdeaPad Flex 15 remains a budget laptop to be reckoned with.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/10/2013
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 83% performance: 67% features: 83% workmanship: 83%

Foreign Reviews

Lenovo Ideapad Flex 15 – Оранжевое Настроение? Легко!
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Good backlit keyboard. Negative: Poor-quality materials; glossy display with low resolution and narrow viewing angles.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/13/2014

Comment

Model:

The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 15-59393845 continues Lenovo’s unique flexible laptop concept. Costing about only 450 US dollar, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 15 is leaning more on the cheaper side. However, that does not mean that it comes with under-par specifications.

The heart of the device is a 4th generation Intel Core i5-4200U with a clock rate of up to 1.6 GHz and integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400 card. In addition, the laptop features  a 500 GB HDD and a 128 GB SSD. Paired with 8 GB RAM, the device will rarely give any issues with casual usage.

Furthermore, the display is also noteworthy. The 15.6 inch HD display supports up to 10 fingers multi-touch and has a resolution of 1368 by 768 pixels. As for connectivity, the device supports 802.11(b,g,n) as well as Bluetooth 4.0. The Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 15 also houses the basic ports such as 2 USB ports, 1 audio jack and 1 SD card reader.

All in all, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 15-59393845 has all the necessary components to function properly. The price is also reasonably good. If the user is on a tight budget, this laptop can be considered. 

Intel HD Graphics 4400:

ULV integrated GPU (GT2) with 20 EUs found on certain Haswell CPU models.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


4200U:

Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.6 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.6 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.


63%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2013-12-16 (Update: 2013-12-16)