{"id":412090,"date":"2022-03-04T17:00:21","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T14:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/a-beautiful-powerful-machine-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-03-04T17:00:21","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T14:00:21","slug":"a-beautiful-powerful-machine-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beautiful-powerful-machine-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#A Beautiful, Powerful Machine \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dfafa6a93b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beautiful-powerful-machine-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CA_Beautiful_Powerful_Machine_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;A Beautiful, Powerful Machine \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beautiful-powerful-machine-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beautiful-powerful-machine-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beautiful-powerful-machine-review-geek\/#Specs_as_Reviewed\" >Specs as Reviewed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beautiful-powerful-machine-review-geek\/#Design_Lightweight_and_Durable\" >Design: Lightweight and Durable<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beautiful-powerful-machine-review-geek\/#Display_and_Speakers_The_Perfect_Combo\" >Display and Speakers: The Perfect Combo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beautiful-powerful-machine-review-geek\/#Connectivity_Welcome_to_Adapter-land\" >Connectivity: Welcome to Adapter-land<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beautiful-powerful-machine-review-geek\/#Keyboard_Trackpad_Webcam_Microphone_Just_Okay\" >Keyboard, Trackpad, Webcam, Microphone: Just Okay<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beautiful-powerful-machine-review-geek\/#Battery_Life_All_Day_Long_and_Then_Some\" >Battery Life: All Day Long and Then Some<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beautiful-powerful-machine-review-geek\/#Bottom_Line_A_Fantastic_Machine_If_You_Can_Afford_It\" >Bottom Line: A Fantastic Machine If You Can Afford It<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beautiful-powerful-machine-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beautiful-powerful-machine-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CA_Beautiful_Powerful_Machine_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;A Beautiful, Powerful Machine \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>9\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$1,283.49<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-110615 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5710cb58.jpg?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5710cb58.jpg?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5710cb58.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon on a glass end table\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Danny Chadwick\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Danny Chadwick<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As a long-time Mac user, it\u2019s been a while since I\u2019ve used a Windows PC. When I got the opportunity to test the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon, I was thrilled to see what I\u2019ve been missing. And after a month of using this laptop, I\u2019m re-evaluating my life choices where computers are concerned.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Beautiful OLED display<\/li>\n<li>Super high-quality speakers<\/li>\n<li>Weighs less than three pounds<\/li>\n<li>Long-lasting battery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Connection ports are USB-C only<\/li>\n<li>Webcam only captures in 720p<\/li>\n<li>Included adapter lacks an SD card slot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It didn\u2019t take long for the IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon to win my heart. This machine\u2019s ultralight weight, dazzling display, lightning speed, and long battery life put nearly everything about my MacBook Pro to shame.\u00a0And given that this laptop\u2019s price tag is comparable to that of a new Mac, it just got even more difficult for me to justify staying with <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le when it comes time to buy a new laptop.<\/p>\n<p>I can only speculate if everyday Windows users would agree with me, but I find it hard to imagine that anyone who uses this laptop would feel let down or that they didn\u2019t get their money\u2019s worth. My quibbles about the machine are mostly limited to some of its components not being as stellar as the rest. All in all, though, it\u2019s quite simply the best laptop I\u2019ve ever used.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specs_as_Reviewed\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Specs as Reviewed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CPU:<\/strong> AMD Ryzen 7 5800U Processor (1.90GHz, up to 4.40GHz max boost, 8 Cores, 16 threads, 16 MB cache)<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM:<\/strong> 16 GB LPDDR4X dual channel<\/li>\n<li><strong>Display:<\/strong> 14.0\u2033 2.8K (2880 x 1800) OLED, glossy, touchscreen with Dolby Vision, True Black, HDR, 400 nits, 16:10 aspect ratio<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> 1TB M.2 PCIe SSD<\/li>\n<li><strong>Graphics:<\/strong> NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2GB<\/li>\n<li><strong>Camera:<\/strong> IR &amp; 720p HD<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ports:<\/strong> USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2xUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4+PD 3.0), 3.5mm audio jack<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wireless Connectivity<\/strong>: 802.11AX (2\u00d72) &amp; Bluetooth 5.1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Audio:<\/strong> Dual Dolby Atmos speakers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery:<\/strong> 61Wh, MobileMark 2018, Rapid Charge Express support<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:<\/strong> 0.59 x 12.3 x 8.5 inches<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:<\/strong> 2.4 pounds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design_Lightweight_and_Durable\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Design: Lightweight and Durable<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110612 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/fdb8aa30.jpg\" alt=\"The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon on a desk\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Danny Chadwick\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Danny Chadwick<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The first thing I noticed about the IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon was how light it is. Upon picking up this 2.4-pound laptop, I was afraid I would break it. But after a month of using it, I never did. I even had a couple of accidental drop tests. Once when my cat pushed it off my desk onto the carpet, and again when he pushed it off an end table onto a tile floor, which made a gnarly thwack. But it worked perfectly following both feline assaults. There were no dings or scratches on the carbon fiber reinforced magnesium alloy chassis, nor any cracks in the display.<\/p>\n<p>Its thin design makes it the most portable machine I have ever used. It\u2019s about half a pound lighter than my personal laptop. So, I could really feel the difference in carrying it around in my laptop bag. Anything to lighten the load is greatly appreciated.<\/p>\n<p>One of the nice things about this laptop is that the display tilts as far back as 180 degrees. That means you can lay it completely flat, making it easy to find the right viewing angle for any situation.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Display_and_Speakers_The_Perfect_Combo\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Display and Speakers: The Perfect Combo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110623 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/98842e3d.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;Avengers: Infinity War&quot; playing on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Danny Chadwick\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Danny Chadwick<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon\u2019s standout features are its gorgeous display and outstanding speakers. Either alone would be the star of the show, but the combination of both makes this laptop worth its price tag.<\/p>\n<p>The 14-inch, 2.4K OLED display is eye-popping. Its 2880 x 1800p resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and 16:10 aspect ratio work together to produce deep blacks, vibrant colors, super high contrast, and a wide viewing angle. The result is an immersive visual experience with any task you undertake on this laptop, from watching videos and creating media to simple gaming and even word processing.<\/p>\n<p>Another nice touch is that the display doubles as a touchscreen, which gives you an alternative to using the keyboard and trackpad for every interaction. Touch capabilities are sensitive, snappy, and precise whether you\u2019re tapping on-screen buttons and hyperlinks or using multi-touch gestures like pinching and swiping.<\/p>\n<p>To test the capabilities of the touchscreen, I installed the Windows version of my favorite mobile app, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=24542&amp;u1=rg\/110609&amp;murl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.microsoft.com%2Fen-us%2Fp%2Fstar-trek-timelines%2F9nssc23md6rb\"><em>Star Trek Timelines<\/em><\/a>. I loved the experience of playing in 2K resolution, as well as with quick touch responsiveness and lightning-fast load times. I will definitely miss these enhancements when I go back to playing exclusively on my iPhone.<\/p>\n<p>The sound array features four Dolby Atmos speakers, a smart amp, and digital signal processing. They are an ideal complement to the excellent display, and the speakers produce more than enough volume to fill the room it occupies. I loaded up my Spotify account and listened to music and podcasts for several hours. The sound was crisp, clear, and captivating. Suffice it to say that the IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon delivered the best audio experience I\u2019ve had with a laptop.<\/p>\n<p>To test the combined audio-video experience, I downloaded <em>Avengers: Infinity War<\/em> for its heavy CGI effects and intense score. I didn\u2019t intend to watch the entire two and half hour movie, but the visuals were so dazzling and the audio so absorbing on this laptop that I didn\u2019t look away from the screen once, and I never wanted to put on headphones. I\u2019ve never been so entranced by a silver screen blockbuster on a 14-inch display.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connectivity_Welcome_to_Adapter-land\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Connectivity: Welcome to Adapter-land<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110637 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ac4f08b9.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon left-side connection ports.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Danny Chadwick\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Danny Chadwick<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Users should be aware that this model follows the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2020\/06\/23\/usb-c-is-taking-over-when-exactly\/\">industry trend<\/a> in terms of connectivity.\u00a0You get three USB-C terminals (one of which is for the battery charger, but it can be used for other things too) plus a headphone jack. While going completely USB-C the way of the future, and we Mac users have been well down this path for years, USB-A is far from being dead. Most of the computer accessories we use every day still connect via USB-A. So, if you choose to buy this laptop, be prepared to invest some cash in adapters for your peripherals.<\/p>\n<p>The adapter that comes in the box with the computer, however, is of limited value. It has a single HDMI port, a VGA jack, and a USB-A slot. And while this is great for hooking up an additional display or connecting an external hard drive, it leaves a lot to be desired. The most notable omission is an SD card slot, followed by an Ethernet port. Additional USB-A and HDMI ports would also be nice to have.<\/p>\n<p>The wireless connectivity options on the IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon are standard fare among laptops these days. Both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are 100% reliable, and neither failed at any point while I used the machine.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keyboard_Trackpad_Webcam_Microphone_Just_Okay\"><\/span>Keyboard, Trackpad, Webcam, Microphone: Just Okay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-110613 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/e27f64c3.jpg\" alt=\"Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon's Keyboard and Trackpad\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Danny Chadwick\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Danny Chadwick<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The keyboard on the IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon features scooped buttons that are soft, responsive, and quiet.\u00a0They are slightly larger and spaced farther apart than my Mac\u2019s chiclet keys. It took me a day or so to adapt my typing pattern to fit the new layout, but after that, it was smooth sailing. The only typing error that persisted was hitting the 8 key instead of 7 on the number row.<\/p>\n<p>I spent more than a few hours writing several thousand words on this laptop and never had any issues with the keyboard performance. But it never impressed me either.<\/p>\n<p>The keyboard on this laptop follows Lenovo\u2019s trend of swapping the placement of the Ctrl and Fn keys. It doesn\u2019t bother me because I don\u2019t use the Fn key very much, but it might irritate some users accustomed to the traditional configuration. For them, I recommend either digging into the included Lenovo Vantage software or the system BIOS to remap the function of those buttons.<\/p>\n<p>The trackpad, webcam, and internal microphone function adequately, but given the excellent performance on this machine otherwise, I expected more. While the physical shutter-lock is a nice touch, the webcam only <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/81747\/why-its-time-to-ditch-your-laptops-camera-and-buy-a-real-webcam\/\">captures video in 720p. Additionally, the recorded sound quality on the internal microphone is dull at best, and the trackpad works well but is nothing to write home about.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, the webcam and microphone work well enough for tasks such as Zoom meetings and VoIP calls. But if you plan on intense media production like YouTube videos or podcasts, you\u2019ll want to upgrade to some more beefy equipment.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_Life_All_Day_Long_and_Then_Some\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Battery Life: All Day Long and Then Some<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lenovo\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/redirect.viglink.com\/?key=204a528a336ede4177fff0d84a044482&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fpsref.lenovo.com%2Fsyspool%2FSys%2FPDF%2FIdeaPad%2FIdeaPad_Slim_7_Carbon_14ACN6%2FIdeaPad_Slim_7_Carbon_14ACN6_Spec.pdf\">spec sheet<\/a> states you can expect 14 hours of battery life on a full charge. My experience with this machine bears out that claim. The first day I used it, I charged it fully via the USB-C terminal and turned off the battery saver. It lasted about a day and a half of regular use before it shut down. And it only took about an hour to charge it back up to a full battery. After that, I charged it regularly and never ran low on battery power.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_Line_A_Fantastic_Machine_If_You_Can_Afford_It\"><\/span>Bottom Line: A Fantastic Machine If You Can Afford It<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-110620\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/02\/f15520a6.jpg\" alt=\"Everything that comes in the box with the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Danny Chadwick<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I have avoided mentioning the cost of this machine so far because of its high price tag. As of this writing, Lenovo lists the starting price of the IdeaPad Slim 7 Carbon at just under $1,300. That\u2019s expensive, but not as much as some <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/102979\/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-carbon-gen-9-review-too-much-money-for-lackluster-specs\/\">other Lenovo models we\u2019ve reviewed. However, the gleaming display; thumping speakers; rugged, lightweight design; high-speed processing; touchscreen capabilities; and long battery life make this computer worth every penny.<\/p>\n<p>Downsides such as the lack of legacy connection ports, 720p webcam, and lackluster internal microphone are hard to ignore. But given that the connectivity is an inevitable result of technology marching forward, and the camera and microphone are merely lower quality by comparison to the screen and speakers, I\u2019m willing to forgive them given the outstanding performance of the machine as a whole.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong>9\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong>$1,283.49<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Beautiful OLED display<\/li>\n<li>Super high-quality speakers<\/li>\n<li>Weighs less than three pounds<\/li>\n<li>Long-lasting battery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Connection ports are USB-C only<\/li>\n<li>Webcam only captures in 720p<\/li>\n<li>Included adapter lacks an SD card slot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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