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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Touch Laptop (Refurb): i5-1235U, 15.6" FHD, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD

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The Official Lenovo Store via eBay has Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Touch Laptop (Refurbished, 82RKX020US) on sale for $277.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member PC9394 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-1235U 12th Generation Processor
  • 15.6" FHD 1920x1080, IPS, Anti-Glare, Touch, 45% NTSC, 300 nits, 60Hz, LED Backlight Display
  • 8GB DDR4-3200MHz Memory (Soldered)
  • 256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen3 TLC Solid State Drive
  • Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Windows 11 Home

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  • About this Deal:
    • This offer is $394 lower (58.6% savings) than the list price.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Condition Notes:
    • Certified - Refurbished: The item is in pristine, like-new condition. It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications. The item will be in new packaging with original or new accessories.
    • This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
  • About this Store:
    • 30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping.

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The Official Lenovo Store via eBay has Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Touch Laptop (Refurbished, 82RKX020US) on sale for $277.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member PC9394 for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Intel Core i5-1235U 12th Generation Processor
  • 15.6" FHD 1920x1080, IPS, Anti-Glare, Touch, 45% NTSC, 300 nits, 60Hz, LED Backlight Display
  • 8GB DDR4-3200MHz Memory (Soldered)
  • 256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen3 TLC Solid State Drive
  • Integrated Intel Iris Xe Graphics
  • Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1
  • Windows 11 Home

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This offer is $394 lower (58.6% savings) than the list price.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • Condition Notes:
    • Certified - Refurbished: The item is in pristine, like-new condition. It has been professionally inspected, cleaned, and refurbished by the manufacturer or a manufacturer-approved vendor to meet manufacturer specifications. The item will be in new packaging with original or new accessories.
    • This item has a 2-year warranty serviced by Allstate.
  • About this Store:
    • 30 days returns. Seller pays for return shipping.

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BigBG
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Beware people who tell you Lenovo refurbs are "just like new." I bought four Lenovo refurbs from Ebay in the last year and they all had bits of food inside, some hair, and had some scratches. Only one looked like it had been cleaned.

Once they were cleaned up, they were pretty good, except for one which was so bad I sent it back, but the others were okay.

Just beware.
dwc13
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IdeaPad 3 15IAU7 Laptop - Type 82RK - 82RKX020US -- Guides & Manuals (multiple models)
https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/e...-userguide

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IAU7 RAM & SSD Upgrades (Crucial.com)
https://www.crucial.com/compatibl...d-3-15iau7

How to Upgrade Ram in Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15IAU7 -- So you can see the innards of the laptop.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXbaUPOvd3w

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notaxstate
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Seems like a good deal for the price. Checks boxes for touch display, extra RAM slot, USB C charging and backlit keyboard.

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Jan 27, 2024 06:03 PM
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mspmrrJan 27, 2024 06:03 PM
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Quote from PC9394 :
Already mentioned in the original post, this is a 45Whr variant.
Yes saw this after opening. Thanks for this info.
I got it from a Lenovo outlet after I saw it was sold out on eBay. It was so confusing with so many variants and somehow got this, but was disappointed to see only 1 slot. With 2 slots it would have been a desktop replacement.
Might keep it as a spare / emergency device for home or to give for school use after installing Chrome flex.
Last edited by mspmrr January 27, 2024 at 11:10 AM.
Jan 27, 2024 10:25 PM
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chenerJan 27, 2024 10:25 PM
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Quote from mspmrr :
Yes saw this after opening. Thanks for this info.
I got it from a Lenovo outlet after I saw it was sold out on eBay. It was so confusing with so many variants and somehow got this, but was disappointed to see only 1 slot. With 2 slots it would have been a desktop replacement.
Might keep it as a spare / emergency device for home or to give for school use after installing Chrome flex.
If you really want a desktop replacement, why not look into the myriad of options in the Mini PC segment? Probably would serve your needs better.

Personally, I prefer the longer battery life since it is after all an ultralight notebook.
Jan 30, 2024 07:17 PM
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mspmrrJan 30, 2024 07:17 PM
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Quote from chener :
If you really want a desktop replacement, why not look into the myriad of options in the Mini PC segment? Probably would serve your needs better.

Personally, I prefer the longer battery life since it is after all an ultralight notebook.
I mean when connected to the dock using usb-c it turns into a desktop.
Bought the extended warranty also.
Jan 30, 2024 09:30 PM
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chenerJan 30, 2024 09:30 PM
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Quote from mspmrr :
I mean when connected to the dock using usb-c it turns into a desktop.
Bought the extended warranty also.
Got it... too bad the USB-C port doesn't support Thunderbolt 3/4 so you can attach storage to the docking station at optimal speeds.

It does support USB 3.2 Gen 1 though, which is 5Gbps.

Why not just replace the SSD?
Last edited by chener January 30, 2024 at 02:35 PM.
Jan 30, 2024 11:39 PM
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mspmrrJan 30, 2024 11:39 PM
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Quote from chener :
Got it... too bad the USB-C port doesn't support Thunderbolt 3/4 so you can attach storage to the docking station at optimal speeds.

It does support USB 3.2 Gen 1 though, which is 5Gbps.

Why not just replace the SSD?
Thanks for the info. But yeah my req with usb c is power+ multiple displays which its doing. Great. Compared to my Macbook air , its better. M1macs just mirror the external displays. They support only 1 external monitor on my tb dock.
I like the Mac build quality but hate about their limitations on expandable ram and storage. So happy with M1 air for browsing and as travel laptop but anything to tinker will do with these lenovo I bought. I got Yoga 7i also. Liked the metal build and the tablet mode. Bought 3 years of accident protection also after learning about the hinge issue.
Also I might give out these to my kids as chrome devices after installing flex if needed.

Update: returned yoga 7i after i noticed yellow tint to the screen and screen looked off white nor paper white.
Last edited by mspmrr January 31, 2024 at 09:06 PM.
Feb 01, 2024 05:33 PM
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chenerFeb 01, 2024 05:33 PM
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Quote from mspmrr :
Thanks for the info. But yeah my req with usb c is power+ multiple displays which its doing. Great. Compared to my Macbook air , its better. M1macs just mirror the external displays. They support only 1 external monitor on my tb dock.
I like the Mac build quality but hate about their limitations on expandable ram and storage. So happy with M1 air for browsing and as travel laptop but anything to tinker will do with these lenovo I bought. I got Yoga 7i also. Liked the metal build and the tablet mode. Bought 3 years of accident protection also after learning about the hinge issue.
Also I might give out these to my kids as chrome devices after installing flex if needed.

Update: returned yoga 7i after i noticed yellow tint to the screen and screen looked off white nor paper white.
Yeah, the external display capability of those M1 Airs were definitely half-baked, which is why I waited for the MBA 15 M2 to get released before purchasing a notebook for my daughter.

I have a MBP16 M1 Pro (which also supports TB3 and multiple external displays) as my daily driver for work - battery life on that beast is amazing. Having to charge while out and about is a thing of the past.
Jul 24, 2024 09:36 PM
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chenerJul 24, 2024 09:36 PM
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The quality control on these IdeaPads isn't the best. The touchpad and touchscreen have failed already, and I've sent the unit in to Lenovo for repairs.

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