Lenovo’s 16-inch IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 is $749.99 at Newegg, with a pen included

Lenovo’s 16-inch IdeaPad 5i 2-in-1 is available for $749.99 at Newegg in the US, and a pen comes in the box. That makes it an option for anyone who wants a roomy touchscreen for notes and everyday work without buying a separate stylus.

The offer is for model 83KS001MUS in Cosmic Blue. Newegg sells and ships the new laptop, with no coupon or membership shown as necessary for the displayed price. The retailer compares it with a crossed-out $1,299.99, although there is some price history worth considering before treating that figure as a typical selling price.

You get an Intel Core Ultra 7 255U processor, 16GB of memory and a 512GB SSD. The 1920 x 1200 IPS screen folds around on its hinge, so you can move between a regular laptop and a tablet-style setup when you want to write or sketch.

The IdeaPad can be propped up in tent mode. Image: Lenovo

The 16-inch screen gives you space to work and write

The included pen is useful if you prefer marking up documents by hand or taking notes directly on a screen. And because the IdeaPad is a convertible, you can prop it up in tent mode for a video or fold the keyboard behind the display when you need a larger writing surface.

It is a sizeable machine to use as a tablet, though: Newegg lists the laptop at about 4.19 pounds. If you plan to carry it everywhere, I would consider whether the extra screen space is worth the weight compared with a smaller 2-in-1.

The Core Ultra 7 uses integrated Intel graphics, so this is a better fit for browsing, documents, streaming and video calls than demanding PC games. The 16GB of RAM should be a practical starting point for that kind of work, but Lenovo says memory in this series is soldered and cannot be upgraded. If you already know you need more, choose a higher-memory configuration before ordering.

Storage is more modest at 512GB. There is room for everyday documents and apps, but a large photo library or game collection can fill it quickly. Check how much space you are using on your current computer before you make the switch.

The 16-inch display also folds back for tablet-style use. Image: Lenovo

Newegg’s comparison price is not necessarily the usual price

Newegg’s advertised $550 saving is the difference between $749.99 and its displayed $1,299.99 comparison. Newegg says its crossed-out prices can be a suggested retail price or a 90-day median excluding limited-time deals, and the product page does not identify which applies here.

There is another reason to keep that comparison in perspective: DealForecast recorded the same model at $749.99 in September. Newegg labels the current price as its 30-day low, a measure that can include ties.

A Slickdeals post also reported the same model for $610.97 through Newegg’s AliExpress store in November after a code and PayPal discount. That promotion has expired, but it is a useful reminder that the laptop has been cheaper under different conditions.

If the screen, pen and 16GB configuration suit you, confirm that Newegg still lists the new 83KS001MUS at $749.99 and check delivery options before ordering. Prices and availability can change.

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