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Sep 11, 2022 3:28 AM

Lenovo 300w Gen 3 (11" AMD 3015e) 2 In 1 Laptop with Pen 4GB 64GB eMMC Win10 Pro $143

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Those who missed on the Lenovo 300e doorbuster deal this one might just be as good because it is essentially the same laptop but in blue and includes the pen.

Colamco is also selling this for a similar price, for those who prefer Colamco.

Lenovo link [lenovo.com]
Colamco link [colamco.com] Now $146.44


Processor : AMD 3015e Processor (1.20 GHz up to 2.30 GHz)
Operating System : Windows 10 Pro 64
Graphics : Integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics
Memory : 4 GB DDR4-1600MHz (Soldered)
Storage : 64 GB eMMC
Display : 11.6" HD (1366 x 768), IPS, Glare, Touch, 50%NTSC, 250 nits, LED Backlight, Glass
Camera : 720P HD with Dual Array Microphone & Privacy Shutter
Pen : Lenovo Digital Pen
Keyboard : Black - English (US)
WLAN : RealTek Wireless RTL8822CE 2x2 AC & Bluetooth® 5.0
Warranty : 1 Year Mail-in
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Those who missed on the Lenovo 300e doorbuster deal this one might just be as good because it is essentially the same laptop but in blue and includes the pen.

Colamco is also selling this for a similar price, for those who prefer Colamco.

Lenovo link [lenovo.com]
Colamco link [colamco.com] Now $146.44


Processor : AMD 3015e Processor (1.20 GHz up to 2.30 GHz)
Operating System : Windows 10 Pro 64
Graphics : Integrated AMD Radeon™ Graphics
Memory : 4 GB DDR4-1600MHz (Soldered)
Storage : 64 GB eMMC
Display : 11.6" HD (1366 x 768), IPS, Glare, Touch, 50%NTSC, 250 nits, LED Backlight, Glass
Camera : 720P HD with Dual Array Microphone & Privacy Shutter
Pen : Lenovo Digital Pen
Keyboard : Black - English (US)
WLAN : RealTek Wireless RTL8822CE 2x2 AC & Bluetooth® 5.0
Warranty : 1 Year Mail-in

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Sep 11, 2022 8:25 AM
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fflm99Sep 11, 2022 8:25 AM
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Is this a good deal
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Sep 11, 2022 9:46 AM
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SlimeyfaceSep 11, 2022 9:46 AM
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Quote from fflm99 View quoted comment :
Is this a good deal

shake head No
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Sep 11, 2022 11:15 AM
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motoneuronSep 11, 2022 11:15 AM
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Quote from fflm99 View quoted comment :
Is this a good deal
No, even a Android pad is better than this.
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Sep 11, 2022 11:48 AM
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WittyPlant6025Sep 11, 2022 11:48 AM
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Quote from fflm99 View quoted comment :
Is this a good deal
Yes, if you want a Chromebook level machine with Windows 10. It's not a powerhouse but a nice add on.
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Sep 11, 2022 3:55 PM
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urbachSep 11, 2022 3:55 PM
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Quote from fflm99 View quoted comment :
Is this a good deal
I'd say for a VERY specific subset of people.
  • If you want to do Chromebook things.... email, word processing, browse the internet, watch videos. Nothing else.
  • But you dislike Chrome or are very loyal to Windows and prefer to do all that in Windows.
  • AND if having an active (It is active right?) pen is attractive to you so you can do some VERY minor drawing (because this computer can't handle anything too intensive).

Then yes this would probably work. This will play pretty much zero games, unless you boot it through a USB with a Linux distro to do retro gaming. But won't be gaming in Windows. You won't be doing any video or sound editing, or having a bunch of tabs open at once. This is for the very very lightest work. This would maybe be a good "2nd computer" (or 3rd) if your main computer is a huge, heavy gaming laptop you don't want to lug along on quick trips, but you need a laptop to go with you. You can just throw this (fully charged) in your purse or whatever for a few hours of work away from home.

This might also be good for a kid for school because they will be utterly unable to game on it. Big Grin

That's my opinion anyway.
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Sep 11, 2022 7:10 PM
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CyanBoundary7332Sep 11, 2022 7:10 PM
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Quote from fflm99 View quoted comment :
Is this a good deal
Yes, for certain use. Everything now is cloud based, you don't need a power house to run Office or even some hardcore networking programs.

I have had one for three days. On one charge, I attended two college classes, wrote half a college paper, watched some YouTube, and organized my cloud while donating blood!

The pen is fantastic! Just fyi

Is it a "deal" , if it works for you very much so

Those commenting on how bad this deal is are simply expecting to get a mid-level laptop deal for this cheap.

This is better than the 10e Chromebook from last year.
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Sep 11, 2022 8:29 PM
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AndrepartthreeSep 11, 2022 8:29 PM
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At this price I'd almost view it kind of like a tablet.. one thing worth considering ... judging from the rather modest specs (though I could be wrong ) this will not be eligible for an upgrade to Win 11 due to the stringent hardware requirements of Win 11.. which means no security updates for it starting October 2025 if memory serves me correctly.. even if you don't plan on doing anything like using paypal or otherwise buying stuff that could be a problem if hackers get to it, I have a relative who works in information security who says devices like this can still be used for "man in the middle attacks" without security updates .. not sure what that is but it sounds bad Stick Out Tongue
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Sep 11, 2022 8:40 PM
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Ron999Sep 11, 2022 8:40 PM
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Reviews on Amazon are abysmal.
https://www.amazon.com/Lenovo-82J...merReviews
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Sep 11, 2022 9:34 PM
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Muddy_BottomsSep 11, 2022 9:34 PM
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Spec wise this would be fine if you could install Linux on it. For windows this thing is e-waste.
Sep 11, 2022 9:46 PM
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MrFoodMoon2Sep 11, 2022 9:46 PM
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got the 300e with the same processor this processor is so painfully slow. even for browsing the internet it lags. This processor is just garbage. 4gb of ram doesnt help. Maybe would be better if you ran a lighter os on it like chromeos or something but for windows might aswell chuck it in the bin
Sep 11, 2022 10:58 PM
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HappyPicture903Sep 11, 2022 10:58 PM
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I ordered one. If it runs Linux decently for web browsing, light document editing, and 720p and 1080p videos, and as long as the hardware (hinges, battery, etc.) holds up for a few years of use, including being stuffed in and out of a backpack, I'll be happy.
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Sep 12, 2022 12:57 AM
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gotoee37000Sep 12, 2022 12:57 AM
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I received one a week ago and it was killing me slow. I am returning it. don't know why they manufacture this useless thing.
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Sep 12, 2022 4:49 AM
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The_Love_SpudSep 12, 2022 4:49 AM
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Quote from Andrepartthree View quoted comment :
At this price I'd almost view it kind of like a tablet.. one thing worth considering ... judging from the rather modest specs (though I could be wrong ) this will not be eligible for an upgrade to Win 11 due to the stringent hardware requirements of Win 11...
The 3015e is indeed eligible for automatic upgrade to Windows 11:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/...processors

Now simply because a CPU can run Windows doesn't mean that CPU should be used to run Windows. I don't mean to suggest this computer is broken, but I would suggest that anyone shopping for a general-purpose daily driver PC could be making better investments despite the tempting price points manufacturers have achieved with CPUs like the one in this device.

Many of these ultra-low power CPUs were originally intended for embedded applications and not as general purpose computers. However, since these CPUs are also fully compatible x86 CPUs - and cheap ones at that! - manufacturers could pump out PCs at new amazing price points. Too bad that for the buyer the experience was never going to be particularly good when using a CPU better suited to digital signage than rendering video in Windows using Adobe Premiere (or Minecraft, or video conferencing with grandma, etc.).

Additionally, Windows doesn't really perform well anymore at 4GB. More than half of the RAM space can be consumed at idle after booting up(!) - and in a 4GB PC this is incomplete as Windows is forced to limit how much of the operating system is loaded into RAM to conserve space. Paired with a weak CPU this just creates a negative feedback loop wherein your first application loaded after booting up starts demanding loads of page file/virtual memory/SSD-storage-as-RAM and the CPU to service those requests was already being overtasked with the basics of running Windows. Windows PCs limited to 4GB are better suited to power users who can make the appropriate optimizations (possibly including removing Windows for a Linux operating system).

Good luck!
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Sep 12, 2022 7:29 AM
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Luigis3rdcousinSep 12, 2022 7:29 AM
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What a cute way to throw 143$ down the drain
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Sep 12, 2022 12:47 PM
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itomeshiSep 12, 2022 12:47 PM
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Quote from fflm99 View quoted comment :
Is this a good deal
I don't own this, but probably not depending on what you're doing with it.

On paper, this checks a lot of boxes for a specific sort of use case I have in mind:
  • Small
  • USB-PD Charging
  • Windows (and/or presumably Linux can be installed)
  • Semi-Rugged

The problem is that it looks like the performance just isn't there. The AMD 3015e (passmark score 2672 [cpubenchmark.net]) is at least a little bit faster than the old Intel Atom Cherry Trail CPUs (like the x5-8750 that comes in at 1391 [cpubenchmark.net]). But that doesn't mean it's remotely 'fast'; it's roughly on par with a modern Celeron like the N4505 (passmark 2367 [cpubenchmark.net]).

It's further hobbled by having only 4GB of RAM. This isn't upgradeable, and while it's the fastest the CPU supports [notebookcheck.net], it's SLOW: single-channel, 1600Mhz/MT/s. But the AMD 3015e is a Zen 1-based CPU, so it will be STARVING for memory bandwidth.

It's also using eMMC storage. While theoretically better than the slowest spinning rust hard drives, eMMC doesn't come close to a decent SSD. They are OK with small files, but larger files tend to choke them up. This ALSO means that Windows will struggle when it falls back to Virtual Memory.

I would have loved to see less emphasis on a touch screen 2-in-1 and just a bit more oomph in the CPU/RAM/Storage. It's frustratingly close to 'disposable laptop you leave in the car and can do something on in a pinch', but it's just not there. More than a browser tab or two will bring it to it's knees.

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