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Micro Center Stores: Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" Laptop: 1080p TN, i3-1115G4, 8GB RAM Expired

$200
$339.99
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Select Micro Center Stores [store locator]have Lenovo IdeaPad 3 14" Laptop (Platinum Grey, 81X700FTUS) on sale for $199.99. Select free store pickup where stock permits.

Thanks to community member Dr.Wajahat for finding this deal
  • Note: Availability will vary by location.
Device Specifications:
  • 14" 1920x1080 Full HD 16:9 220-nit Anti-glare TN Display
  • Intel Core i3-1115G4 Dual Core / 4 Thread Processor
  • 8GB (4GB Soldered DDR4-2666 + 4GB SO-DIMM DDR4-2666) RAM (supports up to 12GB)
  • 256GB M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe Solid State Drive / SSD
  • 802.11ax WiFi 6 (2x2) / Bluetooth 5.0
  • HD 720p w/ Privacy Shutter
  • Non-Backlit Keyboard
  • Windows 11 Home (in S mode)
  • 2-Cell 35Whr Battery
  • Weight: 3.31 lbs.
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0 Type A
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
    • 1x HDMI 1.4
    • 1x Media card reader
    • 1x Headphone / mic combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Power connector

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SPECS:
  • 14" FHD (1920x1080) 16:9, 220-nits, Anti-glare, TN Display
  • Intel Core i3-1115G4 (2C / 4T, 3.0 / 4.1GHz, 6MB)
  • 8GB (4GB Soldered DDR4-2666 + 4GB SO-DIMM DDR4-2666) RAM; Up to 12GB
  • 256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0x4 NVMe
  • Windows 11 Home in S mode, English
  • Wi-Fi 6, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.0
  • HD 720p with Privacy Shutter
  • Non-backlit, English Keyboard
  • 35Whr Battery
  • 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs.)
  • Model: 81X700FTUS
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x HDMI 1.4
    • 1x Card reader
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Power connector
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$200
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8GB + SSD, this is what a cheap and basic but an usable windows laptop should be , at least….
though some may be wishing for IPS panel as well.
What are you smoking? The only thing you can upgrade on the Walmart one is to add an nvme to it. This one has a sodimm slot you can upgrade as well as a sata port. This on is far superior to the walmart version.
To close the loop on this, since I had made several posts earlier about this laptop.

I picked up one. I know speed is relative, especially with the workload you are throwing at it, but this is a good, fast laptop, for the price. I did migrate it out of Windows S mode and ran some debloat scripts.

While at Microcenter I picked up a Inland brand 512GB Sata SSD hard drive. They had them at the Atlanta/Duluth store for $25. It has a free bay for an internal SSD hard drive.

The laptop does not come with a sata cable or screws to mount a hard drive. I ordered this one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XYQP...ct_details
I can confirm that it fits perfectly, is exactly the correct length, and works. It is a bit tedious to connect the ribbon cable to the motherboard.

This isn't a gaming or high end business laptop, but for my use case, it's great. So far, no complaints.

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02-18-2023 at 07:18 PM.
02-18-2023 at 07:18 PM.
8GB + SSD, this is what a cheap and basic but an usable windows laptop should be , at least….
though some may be wishing for IPS panel as well.
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02-18-2023 at 08:27 PM.
02-18-2023 at 08:27 PM.
Quote from PC9394 :
8GB + SSD, this is what a cheap and basic but an usable windows laptop should be , at least….
though some may be wishing for IPS panel as well.

Once the power is done over usb-C and has DP-Alt mode, I'll fully agree.

I expect that's how the next gen of cheap laptops is. Else, for now, I'll stick with a used T470
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02-18-2023 at 08:54 PM.
02-18-2023 at 08:54 PM.
Quote from Edgar23cb :
This or the Walmart one for 129? Lenovo Ideapad 1i, 14.0" Laptop, Intel Pentium N5030, 4GB RAM, 128GB eMMC Storage, Cloud Grey, Windows 11 in S Mode, 82V6001DUS https://www.walmart.com/ip/218677627
that one only has a 720p display, and very roughly half everything else, including emmc rather than an ssd. probably worth the $70 here unless you really are ballin' on a budget. hope this helps!
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02-18-2023 at 09:22 PM.
02-18-2023 at 09:22 PM.
Can swap out the 4gb sodimm for an 8gb for 12 total. This seems a better deal imo. Just wish they would ship, closest microcenter is 190 miles away
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02-18-2023 at 10:09 PM.
02-18-2023 at 10:09 PM.
Can this charge over usb c or are you forced to use a proprietary charger?
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02-18-2023 at 10:20 PM.

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02-18-2023 at 10:20 PM.
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Can this charge over usb c or are you forced to use a proprietary charger?
Nope, it can't. Proprietary charger all the way.
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02-18-2023 at 10:31 PM.
02-18-2023 at 10:31 PM.
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Nope, it can't. Proprietary charger all the way.
Oh man that's probably the biggest downer for me. Otherwise, specs are great considering the price point
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02-19-2023 at 05:10 AM.
02-19-2023 at 05:10 AM.
It looks pretty decent laptop for day-to-day use. 8GB RAM, 14" FHD (1920x1080) display and i3 processor made it tempting.
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02-19-2023 at 06:46 AM.
02-19-2023 at 06:46 AM.
Does this have a 2nd bay to add another hard drive?
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02-19-2023 at 07:04 AM.
02-19-2023 at 07:04 AM.
I have this processor, jacked up operating frequencies keep things moving more than you think. Good for general windows work and other web tasks.

I'd go back to windows 10.

The micro-battery seems to be an annoying point.
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