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

hammerhead10

Nov 22, 2020 10:10 AM

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hammerhead10Nov 22, 2020 10:10 AM

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I saw this this am and was just about to pull the trigger on it but saw that it was Windows 10 S mode

Edit - Thanks to those who explained how to remove from S mode. Got one for my brother as a family Christmas gift for his school stuff

Last edited by hammerhead10 November 23, 2020 at 05:57 PM.

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Phenetic

Nov 22, 2020 11:16 AM

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PheneticNov 22, 2020 11:16 AM

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Quote from hammerhead10

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I saw this this am and was just about to pull the trigger on it but saw that it was Windows 10 S mode

How to get out of "S" mode.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-...1bfb28a307

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JasonD1523

Nov 22, 2020 11:32 AM

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JasonD1523Nov 22, 2020 11:32 AM

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Quote from hammerhead10

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I saw this this am and was just about to pull the trigger on it but saw that it was Windows 10 S mode

Smode is now just a setting that you can turn off. Its not like the windows 8 tablet OS

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poohbie

Nov 22, 2020 11:48 AM

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poohbieNov 22, 2020 11:48 AM

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3rd time they've run this deal in the past couple months. The cheapest PC with decent specs in which you get a 15" IPS screen.

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DonkeyOtay

Nov 22, 2020 1:21 PM

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DonkeyOtayNov 22, 2020 1:21 PM

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Best sub $500 deal for a non-gaming laptop that I've seen lately, hard to justify paying any more than this unless you need it to be an ultra portable, 2in1 design or you can afford to pay a lot more for build quality. IPS 1080p screen on a $300 laptop is unheard of.

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Spaceman6969

Nov 22, 2020 2:12 PM

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Spaceman6969Nov 22, 2020 2:12 PM

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Quote from DonkeyOtay

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Best sub $500 deal for a non-gaming laptop that I've seen lately, hard to justify paying any more than this unless you need it to be an ultra portable, 2in1 design or you can afford to pay a lot more for build quality. IPS 1080p screen on a $300 laptop is unheard of.

Off topic question for you:

which one of these twos are better deal in terms of specs and longevity? just can't decide which one

https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/14516138

https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/fp/600056

the WM deal expired but I do have that laptop, just don't know if the one from BB is anymore better....

Last edited by SpaceMan6969 November 22, 2020 at 06:14 AM.

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Taonn

Nov 22, 2020 2:13 PM

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TaonnNov 22, 2020 2:13 PM

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Quote from DonkeyOtay

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Best sub $500 deal for a non-gaming laptop that I've seen lately, hard to justify paying any more than this unless you need it to be an ultra portable, 2in1 design or you can afford to pay a lot more for build quality. IPS 1080p screen on a $300 laptop is unheard of.

Another good option just for $40 more: https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/14587387

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carlson03

Nov 22, 2020 2:13 PM

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carlson03Nov 22, 2020 2:13 PM

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Got my wife this and very impressed with the speed, screen quality and build isn't that bad... If you are on the fence for a cheap laptop, get this one, you won't find much better for this price new.

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Hiccup

Nov 22, 2020 2:14 PM

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HiccupNov 22, 2020 2:14 PM

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What's the best linux distro this could run? That's all I'd want this for is to switch it to an all linux portable.

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kenop

Nov 22, 2020 2:15 PM

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kenopNov 22, 2020 2:15 PM

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Picked up last month same deal. Very good for the money . Wish it had usb C and backlit keyboard but really couldn't ask for more at this price point.

StrongFog6308

Nov 22, 2020 2:22 PM

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StrongFog6308Nov 22, 2020 2:22 PM

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Quote from hammerhead10

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I saw this this am and was just about to pull the trigger on it but saw that it was Windows 10 S mode

I purchases one and it was a couple guided clicks then 1 minute reboot and i had windows 10 home for free. Dont let that be the reason you hold back if this fits what your needs and budget are. IMHO. happy deal hunting

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FaithfulHamster1779

Nov 22, 2020 2:30 PM

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FaithfulHamster1779Nov 22, 2020 2:30 PM

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Quote from Hiccup

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What's the best linux distro this could run? That's all I'd want this for is to switch it to an all linux portable.

Whatever you want? I have never heard of a Linux distro that had "high" requirements. I have heard of "lite" distros you can run off a thumb drive...

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SensibleBorder2177

Nov 22, 2020 2:47 PM

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SensibleBorder2177Nov 22, 2020 2:47 PM

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Can this do hdmi 4k 60fps?

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bigmace

Nov 22, 2020 2:51 PM

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bigmaceNov 22, 2020 2:51 PM

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Quote from hammerhead10

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I saw this this am and was just about to pull the trigger on it but saw that it was Windows 10 S mode

You can turn off s mode.

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Chanterelle_1

Nov 22, 2020 4:23 PM

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Chanterelle_1Nov 22, 2020 4:23 PM

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Bought it last month. Biggest complaint is the camera quality is bad. I Zoom daily and have to look at myself. My face appears off color and very grainy. Other than that, it is great for only $300.

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