Skip to main content

Lenovo LaVie Z 360 discounted due to stand issues

lenovo lavie z discounted ultrabooks 9
Image used with permission by copyright holder
If you were planning on picking up one of Lenovo’s new LaVie Z notebooks, chances are at least one of the many features you were excited by was its multi-faceted folding modes, which let you use the attached keyboard as a stand in various configurations. However some of the early-bird buyers have found that several of the different modes don’t actually work as intended, so much so in-fact, that Lenovo is giving people a five per cent discount to apologise.

Lenovo was at least pro-active with these problems however, and didn’t wait for disgruntled customers to get in touch with it. Before receiving the Lavie Z 360, Consumer Reports was sent an email detailing the issues. The problems appear most in stand and tent modes, where in the former, the screen doesn’t auto-rotate, leaving users looking at an upside down screen and in the latter, the keyboard doesn’t automatically deactivate.

Related: Lenovo’s LaVie Z notebook is lightweight with heavy-duty specs

According to the correspondence, the reason these problems weren’t caught before release, was because of Lenovo’s “haste” to have it reach consumers. That is a sentiment that continues however, as instead of requesting the laptops be returned, or announcing a delay in their delivery, Lenovo is refunding everyone that purchased one with five per cent of the sale price. Or around $85.

It’s not clear at this time whether disgruntled fans will also be offered a full refund, though there are general consumer protections that should allow for that if desired. Presumably though this is something that can be fixed down the road with an update to the notebook’s firmware, though Lenovo has yet to announce anything of the sort and there was no mention in the received email.

If you bought a brand new laptop like the Lavie Z 360 and it came with these sorts of issues, would a five per cent refund placate you?

Jon Martindale
Jon Martindale is the Evergreen Coordinator for Computing, overseeing a team of writers addressing all the latest how to…
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5, Surface Pro 9 heavily discounted today
The Surface Pro 9 in laptop mode on a table.

Microsoft's Surface devices are well known for their versatility and performance, but they command premium prices. That's why there's always high demand for Surface Laptop and Surface Pro deals, as who doesn't want to enjoy a discount when making a huge investment? If you're interested, Best Buy is offering the Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 at $300 off, which brings its price down to $1,000 from $1,300, and the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 at $540 off, which lowers its price also to $1,000 from $1,540, ahead of the arrival of the consumer versions of the Surface Laptop 6 and Surface Pro 10. You need to push through with your transaction as soon as possible if either of these bargains caught your attention, as we're not sure how much time is remaining before they disappear.
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 -- $1,000, was $1,300

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 is a traditional Windows 11 laptop that's powered by the 12th-generation Intel Core i5 Evo processor, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, and 8GB of RAM. It won't match up to the performance of the best laptops, but it's going to be more than enough to handle daily tasks for work or school. The laptop features a 13.5-inch PixelSense touchscreen with vibrant colors and sharp details, a battery that can last up to 18 hours on a single charge, and a 512GB SSD that provides ample storage space for your files. The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 also comes with a 720p webcam and dual far-field Studio Mics for clear video calls.

Read more
The best MacBook to buy in 2024
Apple MacBook Pro 16 downward view showing keyboard and speaker.

Now that Apple has started outfitting its laptops with its M3 generation of chips, it's time to take another look at which is the best MacBook to buy in 2024. That’s not always easy, though, as buying the newest MacBook isn’t always the right decision. Apple has several tiers of performance, as well as various sizes, which can further complicate the matter.

What’s more, you can also still get M1 and M2 MacBooks, some from Apple’s own website and some from third-party retailers. But are they still worth your money? Our guide should help you decide.

Read more
9 best laptops of 2024: tested and reviewed
The MacBook Air on a white table.

To earn the crown as the best laptop in 2024, a device needs to have it all: gorgeous design, killer performance, a productive keyboard, long-lasting battery life, and much more.

Each of the laptops below has been vetted thoroughly by Digital Trends. Whether it's an affordable Chromebook or a top-of-the-line gaming laptop, they've all been subjected to real-world testing, as well as benchmark and battery tests, to collect enough data to objectively pit them against each other.

Read more