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Review on πŸ’» Lenovo V15 G2ITL 15.6" Laptop, 1920x1080, Intel Core i3 1115G4, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Intel UHD Graphics, OS not included, RU, 82KB0006RU, Black by Petar Kamenov ᠌

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The quality is at the highest level, be sure to try it.

Putting Windows 10 on this laptop is a breeze, especially with all the resources available online. However, issues with Wi-Fi on the 5GHz spectrum are possible. The wireless communication module's settings presumably include the 8022022d option, which prevents Wi-Fi 5 from functioning. The USB Type-C connector can be used as a standard USB port for the splitter in the meanwhile. If you don't have a USB Type C splitter, you can use the phone's OTG cable instead. The update requires a connecting cable with part number 5C10S30212 and bolts for mounting the drive in a 2.5" bay if you want to install a second drive in the system. Although M.2 SSDs in 2280 format can be inserted using the M key, nobody can guarantee their performance. Choose Samsung or Kingston for RAM. The lowest possible standard.

Pros
  • The construction is solid; the plastic used in the design does not flex or wobble. The screen is also quite nice, the camera has a physical shutter, and the sound system is top-notch. Unlike some laptops, the sound from this system actually seems like it's a stereo system, despite being rather weak. It's also worth mentioning that games like Warface operate smoothly at medium graphics and physics settings thanks to the integrated Radeon GPU. Despite getting slightly warm (at rest -40 degrees, at load -60, but the fan is already attached there, at rest there is hardly no functioning), the processor's 8 cores and 16 threads at a low clock frequency (1.8 GHz) leave little to be desired. I appreciate the built-in Ethernet connector (RJ-45) and the dedicated power button (not integrated into the keyboard area). The manufacturer claims 7 hours of battery life, but realistic use will get you closer to 8-9 hours when perusing online texts (most likely, working with a text editor in flight mode would keep the laptop in working order for 8-9 hours). The case's mechanical strength is also satisfactory. The keyboard is watertight, so spilt tea or coffee won't harm the laptop, and there's a theoretical chance of installing Windows 11 (thanks to the presence of a TRM 2.0 microchip) and upgrading the laptop (thanks to the ability to expand RAM and install a second 2.5" drive). A thermal pad is typically adhered to the SSD to aid in cooling, however this is often where the process stops.
Cons
  • The built-in USB-C port puzzles me because there are only two of them and they are located in an odd spot. Personally, I don't mind that Windows 10 isn't already installed, but I understand why others might. Also embarrassing is the fact that all 8 GB of RAM are soldered on, and there is only room for one more die. It was embarrassing because the M.2 SSD was the extremely unpopular size (in the 2242 form factor), making it difficult to source a replacement drive, and the manufacturer did not promote the option of installing a drive in the most common form factor (2280), even though it was technically possible. The power source, especially when coupled with an outlet, is another contentious feature. Soldering RAM limits your options to either increasing the amount of video memory in the BIOS (from 512 MB to 2 GB) or installing a second die. The RAM slot is also protected by a metallic cover that can only be removed with great care; this is another Lenovo trademark that will leave you guessing. The manufacturer foolishly installed a 2242 format drive in the M.2 slot and did not include the necessary extension adaptor to upgrade to the more modern 2280 format. Disappointingly, the advertised maximum capacities for M.2 solid-state drives (SSDs) and 2.5-inch hard disk drives (HDDs) are much higher than what is really supported by the requirements (512 GB for M.2 and 1 TB for 2.5).