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1. Lenovo Active Capacity Pens for Touchscreen Laptop for Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK, Miix 700-12ISK, Miix 510-12IKB, Miix 510-12ISK, Miix 720-12IKB,GX80K32882 - Black
- The Lenovo Active pen is qualified on below Lenovo system: Lenovo Miix 510, 700, 720,Lenovo Yoga 900s. Compatible with: Yoga 900S-12ISK, Miix 700-12ISK, Miix 510-12IKB, Miix 510-12ISK, Miix 720-12IKB
- 2048 Levels of pressure sensitivity
- Palm Rejection. Powered by a single AAAA battery, the Lenovo Active Pen also features two built-in side buttons for ease-of-access to applications. A USB pen holder for storage and three replacement pen tips for longer use
- Streamlined metal body design. Operating Systems: OS Independent. Batteries 1 AAAA batteries required. (included)
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2. 2 Pack Oimaster Silicone Heat Reduction Stand Balls Cooling Balls Laptop Legs Support Cooler Stand Ball for All MackBook Laptop Notebook (Blue)
Portable laptop stand and Easy to CarryUniversal For All Sizes LaptopConsiderate design to prevent your laptop from fallingThe Incline Degree for Better Air flow and Typing in Use
3. Steklo Laptop Stand Adjustable Aluminum Computer Riser, Ergonomic Foldable Portable Notebook Holder for Desk, Compatible 12 13 15 16 17 inch Mac MacBook Pro Air, Dell, HP, Lenovo PC Laptops X-Stand
✅ BEST LAPTOP STAND - Are You Looking for Foldable Stand that keeps your Laptop Cool and at the Perfect Height? You Found it! Works great with Laptop and MacBook screen size 12, 13, 15, 16, 17 inch. This Laptop Riser giving you Ergonomic positions hands and better posture and less back/neck stiffn...
4. Lenovo 13" Laptop Ultra Slim Sleeve, GX40P57135
Protects your laptopCompatible with 13" laptopsSlim and light to fit in your backpackFits Up To (L x D x H) : 307 x 17 x 211 mm (12.0 x 0.6 x 8.3 in)
5. tomtoc 360 Protective Laptop Sleeve for 16-inch New MacBook Pro 2019, 15-inch Old MacBook Pro Retina 2012-2015, Surface Book 2 15 Inch, Ultrabook Notebook Bag Case with Accessory Pocket
- Military-Grade Protection: tomtoc first proposed the concept of 360 protection. Based on the patented CornerArmor technology and High resilience edges design, the bag has passed the Military-Standard-Drop-Test in Sep 2020, and also it's the first bag with this feature
- Quality Meets Performance: The premium spill-resistant recycled fabrics and YKK zippers meet the best standard for a MacBook sleeve. By using recycled fabrics, we have consumed hundreds of thousands of discarded plastic bottles in order to save our planet
- Convenient Storage: Laptop is never the only thing you need to take. Maybe your hub, charger, cable, cell phone, etc. The extra pocket makes go with just the case possible
- Reputation: Standing out with the incredible protection, outstanding quality, and perfect compatibility, the MacBook case received tons of good reviews, and was appraised "Our Favorite Laptop Sleeves and MacBook Pro Cases" by Wirecutter (A New York Times Company)
- Warranty & Compatibility: You can get 12-month worry-free warranty, friendly and timely customer support, a laptop sleeve perfectly fits: 16-inch New MacBook Pro M1 Pro/Max 2021-2019 (A2485 A2141); Internal Dimensions - 14.01" x 9.77" x 0.66"; If you have a laptop of similar size, please contact us to confirm the compatibility
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6. ProCase 14-15.6 Inch Laptop Sleeve Case Protective Bag, Ultrabook Notebook Carrying Case Handbag for MacBook Pro 16" / 14" 15" 15.6" Dell Lenovo HP Asus Acer Samsung Sony Chromebook Computer –Black
External dimensions: 16 x 11.5 x 1.5 inches, internal dimensions: 15.6 x 11 x 1.1 inches; Compatible with MacBook Pro 16" 2019 A2141, 15-Inch Acer HP Samsung Chromebook 15.6, Acer Aspire 5/E5/E15/Predator Helios 300/Nitro 5 15.6",HP 15.6" HD 2019/Pavilion 15.6/ProBook 455R G6/ ENVY x360/Spectre x360...
7. USB C Docking Station, Dual Monitor Dock Compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB Type C MacBook/MacBook Pro, Windows laptop, Equipped with 4K HDMI, Mini DisplayPort, LAN, 5 USB 3.0 Ports, SD Slot, Audio
- 13 Ports USB C Dock: Compatible USB C Laptop with up to 3 additional displays via 1x 4K HDMI & 1x 2K HDMI & 1 x MiniDisplayPort ports, and up to 60W of charging power, 5xUSB 3.0, SD/Mcro SD slot, audio, Lan[*Please NOTE: Install DisplayLink driver before use]
- Wide Compatibility: DisplayLink driver-based, compatible with a laptop with a Thunderbolt 3 or a Full-featured USB C port that support DP ALT mode. Such as the Macbook pro 2017/2018,MacBook Pro Air 2020 M1,Dell XPS 13/15 , Asus Zenbook Pro, Lenovo Yoga 920/910/900/720, HP Spectre 13/15 and HUAWEI MateBook etc.
- HD Video & Triple Displays:Triple additional video outputs (2x HDMI & 1x Mini DP) via DisplayLink. "USB C Alt Mode" 4K HDMI port supports resolutions up to 3840x2160 4K@30Hz; DisplayLink HDMI and Mini DP outputs support 1080P@60Hz [Please Note: Make sure install the DisplayLink driver before initial use]
- Stable Ethernet Connection: RJ45 Gigabit LAN female port definitely provides stable and faster network connection, automatically adapts to 10M/100M/1000Mbps network transmission
- Superspeed Data Transfer: 5 USB 3.0 ports realize up to 5Gbps data transferring, easily manage your flash drive, hard drive, keyboard, mouse and more[Please Note: *High-powered devices such as external drives, phones, tablets, and battery packs must be connected to a power source via USB C power-delivery port.]. Memory card readers (SD 3.0/Micro SD 3.0) with high speed data transfer up to 300MB/s.[SD/Micro SD can't work at the same time,First-served basis]
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8. Nexstand Laptop Stand – Portable Laptop Stand – PC and MacBook Laptop Stand
FITS ALMOST ALL MAKES AND MODELS – Universal fit for almost all laptops 11.6 inches or larger with a front-edge less than 1 inch thick and keyboard width greater than 11 inches.HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE WITH 7 SETTINGS – Adjustable laptop stand offering from 5.5 inches to 12.6 inches of lift, with heigh...
9. Sabrent USB External Stereo Sound Adapter for Windows and Mac. Plug and Play No Drivers Needed. (AU-MMSA)
- Connectors: USB Type-A, Stereo output jack, Mono microphone-input jack.
- Driverless for Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003/Vista/7/8/Linux/Mac OSX.
- USB bus-powered, no external power required.
- Reverse Compliant with USB Audio Device Class Specification 1.0
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10. Samsung SSD 860 EVO 1TB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-76E1T0B/AM)
- Innovative V-Nand Technology: Powered by Samsung V-Nand Technology, the 860 Evo SSD offers optimized performance for everyday computing as well as rendering large-sized 4K videos and 3D data used by the latest applications
- Continuity tester/Wire tracer
- Secure encryption: Protect data by selecting security options, including Aes 256-bit hardware-based encryption compliant with Tcg Opal and Ieee 1667
- Warranty and compatibility: 5-year limited warranty; Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Server 2003 (32 bit and 64 bit), Vista (SP1 and above), XP (SP2 and above), MAC OSX and Linux
- Included contents: 2.5 inches (7 millimeter) SATA 3 (6 GB/S) SSD & user manual (All other cables, screws, brackets not included); Reliability (MTBF): 1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)
- This product doesn’t utilize SD cards and SD cards don’t typically interact with hard drives.
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11. Samsung 860 EVO 500GB 2.5 Inch SATA III Internal SSD (MZ-76E500B/AM)
- Innovative V-Nand Technology: Powered by Samsung V-NAND Technology, the 860 EVO SSD offers optimized performance for everyday computing as well as rendering large-sized 4K videos and 3D data used by the latest applications
- Enhanced read write speeds: Sequential read and write performance levels of up to 550MB/s and 520MB/s, respectively
- Secure encryption: Protect data by selecting security options, including AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption compliant with TCG Opal and IEEE 1670
- Warranty and compatibility: 5-year limited warranty; Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Server 2003 (32 bit and 64 bit), Vista (SP1 and above), XP (SP2 and above), MAC OSX and Linux
- Included contents: 2.5 inches (7 millimeter) SATA 3 (6 Gb/s) SSD & user manual (All other cables, screws, brackets not included); Reliability (MTBF): 1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)
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12. Cable Matters USB C Dock for Windows - Dual 4K HDMI, 80W Charging, UHS-II SD Card Slot, 10Gbps USB-A/USB-C, Gigabit Ethernet - Thunderbolt 3 Port Compatible USB C Docking Station
USB-C DOCKING STATION solution for a Windows computer with a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 port; USB Type-C laptop docking station charges a notebook while in use up to 80W; Connect a wireless mouse or keyboard and add a wired Ethernet network with this USBC dock; USBC Docking Station supports file transfe...
13. Lenovo Legion Recon 15.6 inch Gaming Backpack, sleek, modern, lightweight, water-repellent front panel, breathable back padding, for gamers, causal or college students, GX40S69333
Unrivaled protection - you'll have no trouble defending your gaming gear from daily life, Made from a lightweight material that survives regular wear and defies the elementsUnbeatable comfort - avoid the bulk with a slim, contoured design that ensures comfort and Protection on-the-go. Quick access c...
14. Acer Swift 3, 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U, 15.6" Full HD, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Home, SF315-51-518S
- 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8250U Processor (Up to 3.4GHz)
- 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen IPS display
- 8GB DDR4 Memory & 256GB SSD. Up to 16 GB (maximum)
- Up to 10-hours of battery life
- Windows 10 Home
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15. Inateck 14-14.1 Inch Laptop Sleeve Case, Water Repellent Compatible with MacBook Pro 15'' 2018/2017/2016, Most 14-14.1 Inch Laptops- Black (LC1400B)
Internal dimensions: 13.9" x 9.8"; External dimensions: 14.7" x 10.6". Suitable for Ultrabook, Netbook, Laptop with 14.1 inch display (Lenovo Yoga/Thinkpad, Dell inspiron 14,HP Pavilion/Chromebook, Acer Aspire/Chromebook, etc.) and new MacBook Pro 15 inch 2018/2017/2016 with touch barThe foam paddin...
16. New Acer Laptop Aspire E 15 E5-575G-52RJ Intel Core i5 6200U (2.30 GHz) 8 GB Memory GeForce 940MX 15.6" Windows 10
- Stripey on the outside, raunchy on the inside!
- 1 supersize (84 x 59 cm) sheet per pack
- Available in raunchy girls and boys designs
- Make your friends laugh with this novelty wrapping paper!
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17. Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook - Dot-Grid Eco-Friendly Notebook with 1 Pilot Frixion Pen & 1 Microfiber Cloth Included - Infinity Black Cover, Executive Size (6" x 8.8")
No more wasting paper - this 36 page dotted grid notebook can be used endlessly by wiping clean with a damp clothBlast your handwritten notes to popular cloud services like Google drive Dropbox Evernote box OneNote Slack iCloud email and more using the free Rocketbook application for iOS and Android...
18. Belkin CoolSpot USB-Powered Laptop Cooling Pad (Black) (F5L055btBLK)
Superior cooling and quiet technology won't distract while you workAirFlow Wave Design creates a continuous and evenly dispersed air streamErgonomic and lightweight construction for portabilityCoolSpot minimizes laptop heat so it can run at prime efficiencyUSB-powered for added convenience
19. KuGi Protector and Keyboard Screen Protector for Lenovo Yoga Book, 1 Pack 9H Hardness Tempered Glass Screen Protector and 3 Pack HD Clear Keyboard Protector for Lenovo Yoga Book Tablet (Clear)
20. mCover Hard Shell Case for New 2018 13.3" Lenovo Yoga 730 (13) Laptop (NOT Compatible with Yoga 710/720 / 910/920 Series) (Yoga 730 Black)
- Made of high-quality translucent polycarbonate material, which is shatter-proof and will protect NEW 2018 13.3"(diagonal) Lenovo Yoga 730 13 laptop all around.
- Designed to perfectly fit and protect ALL corners for the NEW 2018 13.3-inch Lenovo Yoga 730 13 laptop.
- NOT compatible with Lenovo Yoga 910 / 920, Yoga 4 Pro, Yoga 3 Pro, Yoga 2 / 3 11, Yoga 2 Pro / Yoga 2 13 / Yoga 11 / Yoga 11s / Yoga 13. NOT compatible with any other Lenovo/non-Lenovo laptops.
- 2-piece light-weight (10 oz or 285 g) shell easily snaps on and off. Multiple colors available.
- NOTE: Before placing order, please make sure to verify your laptop model number as this case is MODEL specific and not interchangeable.
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Ok, ill start off by saying customer service is bad.... really bad. But personally i dont feel this should be something that deters you from buying a laptop, so its no real issue, but can be convenient. In terms of future proofing, I would feel an 8th gen CPU which are now hitting the market to be more viable, however these are mostly in pretty pricey devices. Thats not to say a 7200u wont be viable for day to day tasks such as web browsing, word processing etc, ts just doing more intensive tasks would be better on a quad core 8th gen CPU.
I know we're here on a Lenovo subreddit, yet perhaps something like this configuration of the acer swift could be a good option for you. For $700 it is a great price, cheaper than the 720 i believe, and provides you with a great CPU which is much more future proof, certainly enough to fulfill your needs as a student (perhaps not gaming, however). Only problem about this laptop I will say is the screen, everything about it seems up to par with other laptops on the market, apart from its brightness, which has a much lower maximum brightness of about 230 nits iirc, whereas ideally 300+ nits is ideal. None the less, this screen will be more than usable indoors, however you just have to decide whether you want to spend 3 years looking at a sub par laptop screen. that was personally something that drove me to the yoga 920.
While ive only had my yoga 920 for a couple weeks now, I a yet to find a flaw with the hardware. Coming previously for a mac book pro i was worried about the trackpad, as apple are renowned for theirs, yet i was pleasantly surprised with what lenovo are rocking with, and i presume this is something unanimous across all devices. So far so good, yet I am yet to see how it stands the test of time. I am happy to answer any questions.
I'm pretty happy, actually, overall. I also don't really notice any fan noise. I ended up with the i7- and someone suggested that one might not have the fan problem.
I've settled in to "this is my laptop now" pretty quick. Meaning I haven't jumped on my old one to do something because it was more convenient.
Eventually I want to run some stress test type programs on it but haven't yet. All these messages about Lenovo support have me concerned, but so far so good.
I bought a dock so all my accessories and two monitors etc. are all dealt with with one plug, that setup was pretty easy.
I'm not sure how much faster it is than my old computer. Once time I booted Chrome on both and it came up faster on my 8 year old Dell i5. But copying things here and there is definitely faster.
LOVE having the button to boot to BIOS as an actual button on the side. And loving the weight reduction from my older laptop as well.
Had an issue trying to upgrade the bios, it gave an error and I gotta figure it out, but all other updates went through no problem.
Built in webcam seems kinda low quality, but that's not a big deal.
Overall, pretty happy.
Oh- I ended up getting this 14" case: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XJBDM98/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Interesting point- yeah, this one is just a hair larger than the actual laptop. I don't know how they take their measurements. I don't really mind. Except until now that you mentioned it, lol....
Edit: I'm not a fan of the keyboard. The keys are too far apart, that will take some getting used to. But I keep it docked most of the time with an external mouse & keyboard, so it's not an all-the-time factor.
I wouldn't really recommend this one, tbh.
Main reason I don't think it's worth it is because of its 1366x768 display. 1366x768 resolution doesn't let you fit much onscreen, and such a large screen it makes everything onscreen rather large. The display, even if less considered by some people, actually tends to make a lot more of a difference than most other specs for how nice a computer is to use. $429 is in price territory where 1920x1080 starts to become an option, and I think it's one of the most important things to make sure you get.
The 12GB RAM might make it look like an attractive option, but it doesn't really make much sense to buy a computer for its RAM. RAM is cheap and easy to upgrade, and the difference between, say, 8GB and 12GB, won't likely make near as much difference as other things for most use.
The GPU in the A12 APU is better than other iGPUs, but it's only about on par with a GT 920MX.
Something like these I think would be a better option at a similar price:
They have:
I use the Yoga 720 15", and I use every program that you mentioned and overall I love it! Tackles SolidWorks pretty damn well (Really gets going on simulations). BUT I will be honest it is quite awkward to use for notes because of its weight.
Have you ever considered something like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Rocketbook-Everlast-Reusable-Notebook-Executive/dp/B06ZXWVZ3X/ref=sr_1_3?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1537289610&sr=1-3&keywords=smart+notebook
You write your notes out then after class you take pictures of them with your phone then upload them to your PC making the pdf. Then you wipe the pages clean and do it again.
I'm not trying to push you away from 2 in 1s I am just giving you my 2 cents. I am also a commuter student (I live an hour away from my school) so I know just how important it is to pack efficiently.
Another thing I recommend is the app called Officelens it allows you to take great pictures of the board during class and upload it to onenote.
I haven’t bothered with a fan in a long time, but about never hurts. So far as I know, aluminum is a pretty decent thermal conductor, so cooling any part of it will help a fair bit.
When I did use a fan, I found the best cost/performance results from curved cooling pads with a central fan. -as opposed to the flat ones with 2-4739 fans.
I used an older version of this one and it helped a fair bit with some of my laptops back in the day: https://www.amazon.com/Belkin-CoolSpot-USB-Powered-Cooling-F5L055btBLK/dp/B00GLBI2IY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=264AJ7BP0UAVY&keywords=belkin+laptop+cooling+fan&qid=1551300696&s=gateway&sprefix=belkin+laptop&sr=8-3
There may be better options now, but you can at least see the format I’m talking about.
p.s. I didn’t personally witness any display issues with either the 720 or 730
Update everything (windows, bios, drivers). Undervolt is necessary! Xtu is easy to use but randomly doesn't apply settings, so Throttlestop is the way to go. Here's a great overview.
Maybe start with voltage offsets of -135.7mV on core and cache. That should keep you from thermal throttling and raise your CPU speeds. My core seems stable at -169.9mV, but all chips are different and I'm still running different stress tests. Also, when on AC, I set Speed Shift EPP to 80 so it is more aggressive at hitting full speed.
I leave mine on hybrid mode (in the Lenovo Vantage app) even when plugged in because if I alt-tab out of a game that's loaded the Nvidia GPU some things can be a little jittery, like chrome scrolling. It's a personal call though, turn it off for a slight performance increase in game.
Also in the Vantage app, Thermal Mode should be on performance if you are gaming, the other 2 options keep the fans quieter and lower the CPU wattage. Pressing FN and Q cycles through the settings outside of the app.
AFTER you are happy with your stable CPU undervolt! After a few days when your CPU is stable through stress tests (aida64) or some strenuous gaming sessions. Download Afterburner, with Riva Tuner and Kombustor. It is fun to mess with to get more out of the Nvidia 2060. Set a new voltage curve with the scanner and tweak it from there. Search YouTube for "OC scanner guide".
Oh, and raising the back an inch or so will help thermal performance as well. Try rubber feet, felt pads, or I'm using this. Cooling pads are another option to increase air flow, but just raising it up dues just as much.
That's everything off the top of my head! Have fun with it!
Honestly Ive been really happy with it. Though theres a couple of things Id say you should "change" to get better mileage out of it:
Hope these answers help a bit :)
I have the same unit. I bought it for my service business. It works perfectly for what I need it for. Here is a really BIG tip. If you're looking for a hardcase to protect it. Good luck finding any support from anywhere about what fits. Well I took a chance and ordered one on Amazon for the 13 inch 730 and it fits like a glove.
https://www.amazon.com/mCover-Shell-Lenovo-Laptop-Compatible/dp/B07FC694W2
The downside I have discovered is the keyboard keys need to be pressed down a bit further than I'd like and k wish the mouse pad had a left and right button. It is just something to get use to. But can be a bit of an annoyance.
The battery lasts forever and the processor seems quick enough for what it was intended for. Internet use. I switched my device from the windows 10s to the full version as I didn't like using things as Apps and it made the device limited.
Now if I can only find a hardcase for it with a handle! Haha!
It works great with one note! I ended up buying the Lenovo Active Pen. Its so smooth on the laptop and works wonderful for taking notes and if you like to draw, even better. Its a great buy for its price too, and its guaranteed to work with the flex 5! Here is the link below:
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Active-Capacity-Touchscreen-GX80K32882/dp/B01AZC3HF2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1505321785&sr=8-3&keywords=lenovo+pen
Nice. I also very nearly ordered it from Best Buy (in that config with 512GB SSD) - but thought it was crazy they were charging $300 more for the Iron Grey. I'm only sold on the Iron Grey color because that's what they had on display at my local Best Buy and I loved it. Of course they don't have any of the UHD models in stock here so I'm stuck ordering online somewhere.
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Where did you get yours?
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Also, are you using it in a way that you'll be wanting a Thunderbolt 3 / USB C dock of any kind? I've done some basic research on them and I think this is the one I will probably go with.
Haven't found any sleeve for this laptop yet, but according to a reviewer this one should fit perfectly: https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Laptop-Ultra-Sleeve-GX40P57135/dp/B0753B49WQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Wrote this on another post. Hope it helps
Originally, I purchased the ProCase 14-15.6 Inch Laptop, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MFEHFKH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. It was a little too big for the computer and I didn't like how much you can open the bag. I was always afraid if the bag was slightly open and not fully zipped, the computer would fall out.
I ended up with the Tomtoc 360° Protective Laptop Sleeve, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HCF0ZMI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1. Fits the computer perfectly and has a bit more protection.
Im in same boat right now... I have exact same laptop. I think we are out of luck finding a docking station that has 230w power delivery... so I'm probably going to order extra power adapters and just use it directly to the laptop, along with something like this (havent narrowed down what I'm getting yet) : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MPC7PC9/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A1S1ZGDUBXJHU5&psc=1
Did you end up getting a docking station already, and how do you like it?
well I bought model 80X7001VUS ,which i believe is just the 16gb/512 version of this one.Bought this active capacity pen from amazon and it works great
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-GX80K32882-Active-Capacity-Pen/dp/B01AZC3HF2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1492094917&sr=8-1&keywords=lenovo+active+pen+2
I have a Flex 5, hardware wise for accessories they are almost identical from what I have been reading.
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If you want an active stylus, this one works just fine: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AZC3HF2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I think the "upgraded" model also works on the Flex 6, but I don't do any type of graphic design, I can get by with the regular model personally, I mostly use it for note taking and drawing simple things.
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Keyboards/screen protectors I'm curious about too, I have not found any decent ones yet.
Hey I just got my Flex 14 2-in-1 this week and I am currently using Lenovo's Active Pen (https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Capacity-Touchscreen-Laptops-GX80K32882/dp/B01AZC3HF2/ref=sr_1_4?crid=DK5R56FT5R58&keywords=lenovo+active+pen&qid=1573954960&sprefix=lenovo+acti%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-4). It is working amazingly, especially for graphs and whatnot.
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There is another pen you can purchase that is a bit more but better: https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/accessories-and-monitors/top-tech/TAB-ACC-BO-Active-Pen2-NA-EMEA%2CANZ%2CAP/p/GX80N07825
From my experience, a laptop stand is good enough to reduce CPU and GPU temps by around 5 degrees celsius each.
I use the nexstand seen here: https://www.amazon.com/Nexstand-Laptop-Stand-Portable-MacBook/dp/B01HHYQBB8
A big bonus is that the nexstand is very portable. It's a copy of the higher quality and sturdier Roost stand, but when I emailed Roost they said their stand was too small to fit the Y740.
Thank you for the suggestion! I went with this backpack because a few people have said that, with the clunky power brick, I would want a bag instead of a case. But thank you!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VIZ60QY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_OYahd3hxlzEwQ
I use this X-stand from amazon. Really anything will work though that lifts the back up an inch or two. I use this on top of a little lap desk though and it makes for the perfect couch gaming combo.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AZC3HF2/
That's the one I got for my new Flex 14
Works perfectly
Like @HugsNotDrugs_ says. Any 2.5" SSD will fit they really are almost universal. Just buy this one https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-500GB-Internal-MZ-76E500B-AM/dp/B0781Z7Y3S/ref=sr_1_3. You'll have to get some kind of caddy to hold the second hard-drive if it's going in some kind of multibay. If you don't regularly need more than 500GB then I'd say get a USB external harddrive instead of fussing around installing one in place of your CD-ROM.
umm. its complicated. Short answer is no.
the laptop jack is a 4 ring headset jack, that's different from a mic jack.
It's designed for headphones with mics built in, and also simple headphones. It will not work with microphones by default.
In some laptops you can change a setting to make it work, while in others you just can't.
I don't know what the deal with the 720 is.
Assuming you can't change a setting, alternatives are USB sound card, which can be pretty cheap and simple like this:
Or you can buy an adapter like this that fixes the wiring: https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-headsets-separate-headphone-microphone/dp/B004SP0WAQ
Most hardware stores should have either option, given how last minute your situation is.
You can probably try this pen from amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-Active-Miix-Yoga-GX80K32882/dp/B01AZC3HF2/ref=pd_cp_147_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=SECT55A1VYDESBX68MH3
You could get a 1TB SSD ( https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Inch-Internal-MZ-76E1T0B-AM/dp/B078DPCY3T), that's what I replaced my HDD with.
So for an example's sake: would this evo 860 ssd be compatible with the laptop if put in the hard drive slot? And is installing it be the same way as installing a hard drive? And do I have to check the screw holes for the drives?