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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Laptop: i3-1115G4, 15.6", 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD $320

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Best Buy [bestbuy.com] has Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15.6" Touchscreen Laptop on sale for $319.99. Shipping is free.

Specs/Key Features
  • Intel Core i3-1115G4 1.25GHz Processor (11th Gen; Tiger Lake)
  • 15.6" 1366x768 Touchscreen LED Anti-Glare Display w/ 720p Webcam/Privacy Shutter
  • 256GB NVMe TLC Solid State Drive SSD
  • 8GB DDR4 RAM (2666MHz)
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • WiFi 802.11 AC 2x2 w/ Bluetooth 5.0
  • 2x 1.5W Speakers w/ Dolby Audio
  • 2-Cell Lithium Polymer Battery (35Wh)
  • Windows 11 Home (S-Mode; 64-Bit)
    • Inputs
      • 2x USB 3.2
      • 1x USB 2.0
      • HDMI
Warranty
  • Includes a 1-year standard manufacturer warranty.
Note, deal ends 11:59pm CT.
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Best Buy [bestbuy.com] has Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15.6" Touchscreen Laptop on sale for $319.99. Shipping is free.

Specs/Key Features
  • Intel Core i3-1115G4 1.25GHz Processor (11th Gen; Tiger Lake)
  • 15.6" 1366x768 Touchscreen LED Anti-Glare Display w/ 720p Webcam/Privacy Shutter
  • 256GB NVMe TLC Solid State Drive SSD
  • 8GB DDR4 RAM (2666MHz)
  • Intel UHD Graphics
  • WiFi 802.11 AC 2x2 w/ Bluetooth 5.0
  • 2x 1.5W Speakers w/ Dolby Audio
  • 2-Cell Lithium Polymer Battery (35Wh)
  • Windows 11 Home (S-Mode; 64-Bit)
    • Inputs
      • 2x USB 3.2
      • 1x USB 2.0
      • HDMI
Warranty
  • Includes a 1-year standard manufacturer warranty.
Note, deal ends 11:59pm CT.

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Model: Lenovo - IdeaPad 3i 15" Laptop - Intel Core i3-1115G4 - Intel UHD Graphics - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Platinum Grey

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Mar 14, 2022
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slappy76
Mar 14, 2022
372 Posts
If this is for your elderly parents or children that don't really know how to use a computer I guess this is fine. if you're planning to do any sort of real work and engaging in reading intensive work, please consider something with at least a 1080 Screen. Preferably with IPS for greater clarity.
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Mar 14, 2022
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Mar 14, 2022
rjm08
Mar 14, 2022
3,216 Posts
I saw this at BB site and it has me intrigued

I have a $140 best buy GC that i need to spend

I had bought a $650 costco laptop deal last month but did not open it right away and when the bill hit my credit card I had 2nd thoughts and returned it
It was 16 and 512

my old computer is 8 and 256 and it will probably last a few more years although my comma period and question mark keys are broken and it makes me seem uneducated- nah just tight

My store has an open box excellent for $280--- thats even better assuming I get the full warranty

Actually its now showing $29799-- did they jack the price because I put it in my que or did I misread the price
Last edited by rjm08 March 14, 2022 at 08:14 AM.
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Mar 14, 2022
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hodaddy
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likeaw
Mar 14, 2022
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Mar 14, 2022
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CleverDirt1594
Mar 14, 2022
483 Posts
see below
Mar 14, 2022
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CleverDirt1594
Mar 14, 2022
483 Posts
Quote from doc157157 :
Ugh!!!!!! I don't need this, but I def want it at this price.
I'll help you talk you out of this: the display is a non-ips 720P low viewing angle screen and touch screen is useless on this kind of device, the CPU is a very low end 2 core I3 equivalent to those used in Chromebooks, this will also affect the video performance for any type of gaming that's not extremely low-end non graphic intensive, the hinge for the display is low quality and will cause problems long-term, the trackpad is terrible and located poorly, and to boot Lenovo is Chinese owned and operated so this is similar to owning a Huawei smartphone as far as data collection by the CCP. If you don't mind all this (especially data collection by a foreign hostile nation) then maybe pay $200 max for this.
Last edited by CleverDirt1594 March 14, 2022 at 10:13 AM.
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Mar 14, 2022
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FaithfulHamster1779
Mar 14, 2022
756 Posts
I think everyone needs to stop and remember the golden rule on tech advice. Make sure you can return it or understand the restocking policy.

Is this good enough for video editing? An old smartphone can do a certain amount of video editing. It really depends on personal usage situations, which will vary, and patience. Even professional video editing equipment requires time to process.

People complaining about screen resolution and tech are making suggestions for technology not likely available at this price point not a dealbreaker for everyone. If you can't afford or don't care about bells and whistles, don't pay for them. You won't know until you see it in person on display or try it at home. Even then, if you are in person, make sure you can actually view legit usage and not demo junk. Every OLED TV you walk by at the store is probably using content created by the manufacturer to make the strengths shine. Put on an episode of jeopardy or the same movie on all the screens, turn them all to the same default picture settings… you will have a different perspective, for sure.

Lastly - Lenovo is a complex company. It essentially owns large parts of IBM, including their PC business. If you think your personal data is really something any government is tracking, probably a sign you are into shady things. Otherwise, you probably post everything and more on social media or is tracked through your credit card, tracking cookies, etc. So…if you want to wear a tin foil hat, stay off the internet and pay cash. For everyone else, don't think your life is so interesting that any government (including your own) has the resources to track law abiding citizens.

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Mar 14, 2022
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CrimsonRose733
Mar 14, 2022
516 Posts
1366x768 is shockingly low res in 2022, especially on a 15" laptop. You will probably hate it even for web browsing. Great specs otherwise for the price. Maybe OK if you mainly will use with external monitor.
Last edited by CrimsonRose733 March 14, 2022 at 10:44 AM.
Mar 14, 2022
550 Posts
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cowbug
Mar 14, 2022
550 Posts
Quote from discman017 :
Fantastic deal for these specs, particularly for someone who wants anti-glare and touchscreen. Sure, it's not 1080 IPS, but you're not going to find that and everything else (i3, 8GB, 256GB SSD, 15.6") at this price.
True, not ideal but at this price point nothing will be perfect, you'll be comprising something, personal preference dictates what's most important and what to cheap out on.
Mar 15, 2022
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L00k1ng_4_D3als
Mar 15, 2022
291 Posts
Quote from slappy76 :
If this is for your elderly parents or children that don't really know how to use a computer I guess this is fine. if you're planning to do any sort of real work and engaging in reading intensive work, please consider something with at least a 1080 Screen. Preferably with IPS for greater clarity.
I'm 70 and I've been building my own for at least 20 years. Not every senior is oblivious to tech.
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Mar 15, 2022
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rjm08
Mar 15, 2022
3,216 Posts
Might be sold out- it is in my area and no shipping
Mar 15, 2022
291 Posts
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Mar 15, 2022
L00k1ng_4_D3als
Mar 15, 2022
291 Posts
Unavailable within 250 miles.
Mar 15, 2022
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rjm08
Mar 15, 2022
3,216 Posts
Are you assuming everyone who buys a low end laptop is doing gaming?
Do I really need "rich colors" when I am not watching Movies or playing games?

Not to mention the higher power consumption
Mar 15, 2022
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mickybluesb
Mar 15, 2022
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Quote from syfy :
Is this good for home video editing?
It's a dual core cpu. So probably not great. That said I have an older i5 6th gen that's a dual core. It's basically half the performance of this processor and it will run davinci resolve. But only if I'm editing 720p and the video isn't much longer than a minute long. You need at the very least a 4 core cpu. Look for at the very least an i5 and 16gb of memory.

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Mar 15, 2022
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Super_Android
Mar 15, 2022
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Any good for drawing cs surface pro?

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