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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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This matches several previous Frontpage deals from October and November for this laptop. -Corwin
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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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hammerhead10
11-22-2020 at 02:10 AM.
11-22-2020 at 02:10 AM.
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
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Phenetic
11-22-2020 at 03:16 AM.
11-22-2020 at 03:16 AM.
Quote from hammerhead10 :
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
11-22-2020 at 03:32 AM.
11-22-2020 at 03:32 AM.
Quote from hammerhead10 :
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
11-22-2020 at 03:48 AM.
11-22-2020 at 03:48 AM.
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
11-22-2020 at 05:21 AM.
11-22-2020 at 05:21 AM.
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
11-22-2020 at 06:12 AM.
11-22-2020 at 06:12 AM.
Quote from DonkeyOtay :
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....
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Taonn
11-22-2020 at 06:13 AM.
11-22-2020 at 06:13 AM.
Quote from DonkeyOtay :
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
11-22-2020 at 06:13 AM.
11-22-2020 at 06:13 AM.
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
11-22-2020 at 06:14 AM.
11-22-2020 at 06:14 AM.
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
11-22-2020 at 06:15 AM.
11-22-2020 at 06:15 AM.
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.
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StrongFog6308
11-22-2020 at 06:22 AM.
11-22-2020 at 06:22 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

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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11-22-2020 at 06:30 AM.
11-22-2020 at 06:30 AM.
Quote from Hiccup :
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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