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

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11-22-2020 at 03:10 AM #4

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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11-22-2020 at 04:16 AM #5

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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11-22-2020 at 04:32 AM #6

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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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11-22-2020 at 04:48 AM #7

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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11-22-2020 at 06:21 AM #8

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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11-22-2020 at 07:12 AM #9

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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....

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11-22-2020 at 07:13 AM #10

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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11-22-2020 at 07:13 AM #11

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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11-22-2020 at 07:14 AM #12

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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11-22-2020 at 07:15 AM #13

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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11-22-2020 at 07:22 AM #14

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

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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