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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15.6" Laptop: 1080p, i3-1005G1, 8GB DDR4, 256GB NVMe SSD Expired

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$529.99
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Staples has Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IIL Laptop (81WE001RUS) on sale for $349.99. Shipping is free or select free store pickup where available. Thanks delz4stelz

Specs (link)
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 Full HD 220 nit Anti-Glare TN Display
  • Intel Core i3-1005G1 Dual-Core (4-Thread) Processor
  • 8GB (4GB soldered + 4GB SO-DIMM) DDR4-2666 RAM
  • 256GB PCIe NVMe M.2 2242 Solid State Drive
  • WiFi 802.11ax (2x2) + Bluetooth 5.0
  • 45Wh Battery (integrated)
  • Windows 10 Home 64
  • Ports
    • 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1
    • 1x x USB 2.0
    • 1x HDMI
    • 4-in-1 Card Reader
    • 1x headphone/microphone combo jack

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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15.6"Laptop: Intel Core i3-1005G1, 15.6" 1080p, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, Win 10 $349.99
https://www.staples.com/lenovo-id...ai-feo=off

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Wow. The number of douchy comments that can accumulate on these threads never ceases to amaze me. When people like you post this stuff, it just makes me feel bad for you and wonder what level of inadequacies you are trying to overcompensate for.
I think there are better options available at this price range but I'm not going to put down people that are looking at this price point because I understand that people of all incomes may not NEED a $2K laptop when they just need something to check their email and do light work on.
Next time, think first and be better
Detailed specs [lenovo.com]

Though this model is a good value for $350, the display has a 220 nit, non-touch, TN panel. Also, the keyboard isn't backlit if that's important to you.
Every year some new thing to complain about becomes a trend. First it was backlit keyboards, touch screens. Now its "nits". An excessive amount of people talking about it now like its a crucial deal breaker. Little ridiculous.

also unless you're an old man, backlit is really not that important as most people know where every key is and the laptops glare lights up the keyboard well enough

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Cartoonsuzz78
07-12-2020 at 12:57 PM.
07-12-2020 at 12:57 PM.
Quote from GeoffreyK24 :
Wow. The number of douchy comments that can accumulate on these threads never ceases to amaze me. When people like you post this stuff, it just makes me feel bad for you and wonder what level of inadequacies you are trying to overcompensate for.
I think there are better options available at this price range but I'm not going to put down people that are looking at this price point because I understand that people of all incomes may not NEED a $2K laptop when they just need something to check their email and do light work on.
Next time, think first and be better

I agree with you! I just want some help trying to find an inexpensive laptop that would be OK. You all have scared the crap out of me on buying one. Is any laptop that people post on here worthy enough to teach with? Thank you
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07-12-2020 at 12:58 PM.
07-12-2020 at 12:58 PM.
Quote from christoh :
backlit very important and very weak processor need i7.poor mans lappie nah

Hope you're just trolling. Literally everything you said is opinion based and subjective to the user.

This machine is perfectly fine for those who will be using it to surf the web , read. Emails, and light office related work. Not to mention the price point isn't exactly a slick deal it's certainly on par with if not better than what has been offered as of late.
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07-12-2020 at 01:01 PM.
07-12-2020 at 01:01 PM.
Quote from Cartoonsuzz78 :
I agree with you! I just want some help trying to find an inexpensive laptop that would be OK. You all have scared the crap out of me on buying one. Is any laptop that people post on here worthy enough to teach with? Thank you

Absolutely. New stuff is posted so frequently that it is easy to get lost in the noise of it all. I recommended another comp in a different comment. My wife is a teacher and has been using it to teach from home. It has performed exactly as needed. It is fast enough to handle browsing and video conferencing. There are more options at this price point to consider that I see other helpful users have posted links to.
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07-12-2020 at 01:01 PM.
07-12-2020 at 01:01 PM.
I feel like computers have gotten so efficient with low specs that people just need something to b**** about. Hence people complain about brightness nits now.
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RadYOacTiVe
07-12-2020 at 01:14 PM.
07-12-2020 at 01:14 PM.
This looks to be a great deal for your kid if they are going to learn from home due to covid.
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Cartoonsuzz78
07-12-2020 at 01:17 PM.
07-12-2020 at 01:17 PM.
Quote from GeoffreyK24 :
Absolutely. New stuff is posted so frequently that it is easy to get lost in the noise of it all. I recommended another comp in a different comment. My wife is a teacher and has been using it to teach from home. It has performed exactly as needed. It is fast enough to handle browsing and video conferencing. There are more options at this price point to consider that I see other helpful users have posted links to.

Was trying to find that recommendation you made and can't find the link? Last little bit of help please? So sorry
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07-12-2020 at 01:19 PM.
07-12-2020 at 01:19 PM.
Quote from Cartoonsuzz78 :
Was trying to find that recommendation you made and can't find the link? Last little bit of help please? So sorry

No problem. It is about two comments down from my first comment that you responded to on the first page.
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07-12-2020 at 01:31 PM.
07-12-2020 at 01:31 PM.
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Every year some new thing to complain about becomes a trend. First it was backlit keyboards, touch screens. Now its "nits". An excessive amount of people talking about it now like its a crucial deal breaker. Little ridiculous.

also unless you're an old man, backlit is really not that important as most people know where every key is and the laptops glare lights up the keyboard well enough

I didn't see your post until now and I had just posted the same thing!

People are never satisfied. I wonder how they were able to function the last 20 years on screens even worse than this.
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07-12-2020 at 01:36 PM.
07-12-2020 at 01:36 PM.
Tempting. Don't want to pile on but do wish it was IPS -- it would be front page worthy if so. Still, this deal fills a gap for people who want to spend as little as possible, need 1080p and 8gb out of the box and a modern cpu. Solid.

I will say the similarly priced hp 14 inch from costco probably has this beat, since it had an ips 1080p and otherwise very similar. But if you want the extra screen real estate, this deal fills a niche.
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07-12-2020 at 02:41 PM.
07-12-2020 at 02:41 PM.
Quote from MoeMoo :
Every year some new thing to complain about becomes a trend. First it was backlit keyboards, touch screens. Now its "nits". An excessive amount of people talking about it now like its a crucial deal breaker. Little ridiculous.

also unless you're an old man, backlit is really not that important as most people know where every key is and the laptops glare lights up the keyboard well enough
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I didn't see your post until now and I had just posted the same thing!

People are never satisfied. I wonder how they were able to function the last 20 years on screens even worse than this.
You forgot about the OG of all complaints dating back 10+ years - No HDMI.

Back then and until just the past few years, 720p display complaints were rampant as well. Now that 1080p has become more standard, the aggressively delusional tech nerds with absurd expectations in the sub-$600 range have moved on to more granular complaints like peak brightness, viewing angles, bezel size, refresh rates past 60hz and sRGB coverage. While those aren't specs to be ignored entirely, you get what you pay for and expectations need to be set accordingly.
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07-12-2020 at 03:03 PM.
07-12-2020 at 03:03 PM.
Quote from Examiner44 :
Walmart has it with the same specs but no 1080 resolution for $299. Might be a good option if you plan to use it with an external display.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Lenovo...&sharedid= [walmart.com]
The Walmart one mentions that it's Windows 10 in S mode, does anyone know if this one is also in S mode?

I'm confused because the Walmart one lists "Operating System: Windows 10" in the specs section just like the Staples one, but then in the product description section it says S mode. I'm wondering if Staples just neglected to put that information on theirs.
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07-12-2020 at 03:32 PM.
07-12-2020 at 03:32 PM.
For around this price you could get an off-lease Dell E7470 if you look around. Mine had about a 1.5 hour battery left which was the weak spot, but the battery is replacable.
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07-12-2020 at 03:35 PM.
07-12-2020 at 03:35 PM.
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The Walmart one mentions that it's Windows 10 in S mode, does anyone know if this one is also in S mode?

I'm confused because the Walmart one lists "Operating System: Windows 10" in the specs section just like the Staples one, but then in the product description section it says S mode. I'm wondering if Staples just neglected to put that information on theirs.
You can change it to Windows 10 regular mode in waltmart model.
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07-12-2020 at 04:29 PM.
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Quote from GeoffreyK24 :
Wow. The number of douchy comments that can accumulate on these threads never ceases to amaze me. When people like you post this stuff, it just makes me feel bad for you and wonder what level of inadequacies you are trying to overcompensate for.
Preach it! They expect the speed of a Lamborghini, the tow power of a F550, the seating of a Escalade, all for the price of a Ford Fiesta yet they ride the bus to work.
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07-12-2020 at 04:31 PM.
07-12-2020 at 04:31 PM.
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The only difference is FHD and color. Worth the money.
I bought that laptop a few weeks ago and CANNOT TELL THE DIFFERENCE between that and 1440 at the same distance.
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