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
Top Comments
though some may be wishing for IPS panel as well.
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_de
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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• One 2.5" SATA HDD slot
• One M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 slot (occupied)
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The dim, 220 nit screen and no backlit keyboard are what keep it from being phenomenal for the price. But hey, for $200, I don't think you'll find anything close to this in a brand new laptop.
And don't worry about the trolls. They always come crawling out from under their bridge on very low-priced computer posts to reply with ill-informed gibberish.
eMMC vs NVMe SSD
soldered 4GB RAM vs upgradable 8GB RAM
no 2.5" slot vs 2.5" SATA slot
Please tell is how could they have "basically same performance"!?
In terms of battery life and price, the Walmart one might be way better… LOL
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