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

$300
$449.99
+ Free Curbside Pickup
+123 Deal Score
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Best Buy has Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15.6" Laptop (81WE011UUS, Platinum Grey) on sale for $299.99. Select curbside pickup where available. Thanks Dealhunter30

Note: Availability for pickup may vary.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i3-1005G1 Processor
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 Full HD Display
  • 8GB DDR4 Memory
  • 256GB Solid State Drive
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • Windows 10 Home in S mode
  • Up to 7.5 Hours Battery Life
  • Weight: 4.07 lbs
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Last Edited by badmotorscooter_80 November 24, 2020 at 07:51 PM
Specs here (PDF) [lenovo.com]

There are three previous threads on this deal, +400 in total.

Third thread for this deal, +153

Second thread, +110

Original thread for this laptop

CPU Benchmark for i3 1005G1 [cpubenchmark.net]
Single Thread Rating: 2308 - very good
Overall Passmark: 5244
2 cores, 4 threads
Typical TDP 15W

What is under the cover??? [postimg.cc]
No guessing needed. Smilie



display calibration file, set brightness to "83" to match my results
http://www.mediafire.com/file/i0r..._.icm/file

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How is this possible? I have a 6th gen i5 and 8gb ram laptop. It can do 30+ tabs on chrome.
What browser needs 8 gb for one tab?
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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obliviga
11-24-2020 at 01:10 AM.
11-24-2020 at 01:10 AM.
This is a great laptop.
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manormortal
11-24-2020 at 01:16 AM.
11-24-2020 at 01:16 AM.
Quote from pgvenu :
How does this compare to https://www.bestbuy.com/site/leno...Id=6426712

It doesn't with that disgusting screen resolution.
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pridz
11-24-2020 at 01:20 AM.
11-24-2020 at 01:20 AM.
cheapest price ever on this laptop. lenovo was my 1st laptop brand in my life
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proskatersf90
11-24-2020 at 01:40 AM.
11-24-2020 at 01:40 AM.
Got the last fair open box for 250 but damn I goofed not using 8% back from retailmenot =(
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11-24-2020 at 02:15 AM.
11-24-2020 at 02:15 AM.
Quote from brkamath :
How about the touchscreen with i5 for $50 more?

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/leno...Id=6426712
Different laptops because of the touch screen. If touch screen is important, the one you linked is a better deal for basic use. Should be much faster because of better cpu and lower resolution
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wildpig1234
11-24-2020 at 02:52 AM.
11-24-2020 at 02:52 AM.
anyone personally tested this to see if it has HDMI 2.0? or is it confirmed only HDMI 1.4, never mind what the supposed spec says.
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TenaciousJP
11-24-2020 at 05:29 AM.
11-24-2020 at 05:29 AM.
So this is definitely a dumb question but I'll ask anyway. Can this run Minecraft in basic settings with the integrated graphics?
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pp65
11-24-2020 at 06:20 AM.
11-24-2020 at 06:20 AM.
Last week when I used this laptop for a conference, using Microsoft teams, it kept discontinuing, at least 5 times during 35 minutes meeting. Voice was also not continuous sometimes so I missed a few questions. Luckily I memorized dial in info and immediately called in.

I guess this may be the problem of the wifi adaptor, because my children were having zoom classes and they had no issue, so it must be the laptop issue. I am hesitating if I should give another test but worry it messes up important meetings.
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11-24-2020 at 06:23 AM.
11-24-2020 at 06:23 AM.
most of the time I work with an external monitor, so I am seriously thinking about returning this one and get the 349 one, which has a lower resloution.
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cantalup
11-24-2020 at 07:17 AM.
11-24-2020 at 07:17 AM.
Quote from pp65 :
Last week when I used this laptop for a conference, using Microsoft teams, it kept discontinuing, at least 5 times during 35 minutes meeting. Voice was also not continuous sometimes so I missed a few questions. Luckily I memorized dial in info and immediately called in.

I guess this may be the problem of the wifi adaptor, because my children were having zoom classes and they had no issue, so it must be the laptop issue. I am hesitating if I should give another test but worry it messes up important meetings.
If you need a laptop for work. Get a real workhorse laptop..
In my case. Thinkpad T should be good but you need spend extra $$ for it.

All cheap laptops are cutting corner. Even it say IPS, but not a good one. And mostly use cheap wifi card too. Unless you are going to replace with intel wifi 6....

My workhorse are t480s and t490...
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11-24-2020 at 07:23 AM.
11-24-2020 at 07:23 AM.
Quote from pp65 :
most of the time I work with an external monitor, so I am seriously thinking about returning this one and get the 349 one, which has a lower resloution.
This is for i5 version?
If you are mostly using external monitor.... it would fit for you getting i5

But a warning. It only max to 4k/30hz through hdmi.

Or bump to midtier laptop that support dp alternate through usb-c thet can drive 4k/60hz
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11-24-2020 at 08:06 AM.
11-24-2020 at 08:06 AM.
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So this is definitely a dumb question but I'll ask anyway. Can this run Minecraft in basic settings with the integrated graphics?
I have kids running minecraft on laptops from 3+ years ago that were non-gaming laptops...
I'm sure it can run... you won't have a far field of vision, nor be able to use shaders and the like... but it will run!!
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11-24-2020 at 08:37 AM.
11-24-2020 at 08:37 AM.
Quote from cantalup :
If you need a laptop for work. Get a real workhorse laptop..
In my case. Thinkpad T should be good but you need spend extra $$ for it.

All cheap laptops are cutting corner. Even it say IPS, but not a good one. And mostly use cheap wifi card too. Unless you are going to replace with intel wifi 6....

My workhorse are t480s and t490...
I agree. The i3 version is not ideal for work related. Thank you for sharing.
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11-24-2020 at 08:37 AM.
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Quote from cantalup :
This is for i5 version?
If you are mostly using external monitor.... it would fit for you getting i5

But a warning. It only max to 4k/30hz through hdmi.

Or bump to midtier laptop that support dp alternate through usb-c thet can drive 4k/60hz
Thank you for pointing this out.
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CarlosH7323
11-24-2020 at 09:35 AM.
11-24-2020 at 09:35 AM.
Quote from proskatersf90 :
Got the last fair open box for 250 but damn I goofed not using 8% back from retailmenot =(
Thanks alot, with the 8% cashback it comes down to 275 for me, what a steal.
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