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Lenovo Ideapad 1i Laptop: 15.6" FHD IPS Touch, i3-1215U, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD $299.99

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Best Buy [bestbuy.com] has Lenovo Ideapad 1i Laptop (82QD00DHUS) on sale for $299.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where stock permits.

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Specs:
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 16:9, 300-nits, 45% NTSC, Anti-glare, On-cell, 10-point Multi-touch, IPS Display
  • Intel Core i3-1215U, 6C (2P + 4E) / 8T, P-core 1.2 / 4.4GHz, E-core 0.9 / 3.3GHz, 10MB
  • 8GB (8GB soldered + 1x empty SO-DIMM slot) DDR4-3200
  • 256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe (also supports 2280)
  • Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
  • Windows 11 Home in S mode
  • Wi-Fi 6, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.2
  • HD 720p with Privacy Shutter
  • Non-backlit, English Keyboard
  • 42Whr Battery
  • 1.63 kg (3.59 lbs.)
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer only)
    • 1x HDMI 1.4b
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Card reader
    • 1x Power connector
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Best Buy [bestbuy.com] has Lenovo Ideapad 1i Laptop (82QD00DHUS) on sale for $299.99. Shipping is free, otherwise select free store pickup where stock permits.

Note: Availability for free store pick up may vary by location.

Best Buy via eBay [ebay.com] has Lenovo Ideapad 1i Laptop (82QD00DHUS) on sale for $299.99. Shipping is free.

Specs:
  • 15.6" 1920x1080 16:9, 300-nits, 45% NTSC, Anti-glare, On-cell, 10-point Multi-touch, IPS Display
  • Intel Core i3-1215U, 6C (2P + 4E) / 8T, P-core 1.2 / 4.4GHz, E-core 0.9 / 3.3GHz, 10MB
  • 8GB (8GB soldered + 1x empty SO-DIMM slot) DDR4-3200
  • 256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe (also supports 2280)
  • Integrated Intel UHD Graphics
  • Windows 11 Home in S mode
  • Wi-Fi 6, 11ax 2x2 + BT5.2
  • HD 720p with Privacy Shutter
  • Non-backlit, English Keyboard
  • 42Whr Battery
  • 1.63 kg (3.59 lbs.)
  • Ports:
    • 1x USB 2.0
    • 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1
    • 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer only)
    • 1x HDMI 1.4b
    • 1x Headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
    • 1x Card reader
    • 1x Power connector

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Model: Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15.6" Daily Traditional Laptop Intel Core i3 1215U 8GB Ram Intel Uhd Graphics 256GB Ssd Storage Windows 11 Home Fhd 60Hz - Grey

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May 10, 2024
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Maxizeus
May 10, 2024
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This any good for a travel computer? Family would use it to move pics from camera to external hard drive, casual web surfing and watching medial.
May 10, 2024
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col16
May 10, 2024
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Quote from Maxizeus :
This any good for a travel computer? Family would use it to move pics from camera to external hard drive, casual web surfing and watching medial.
yeah itll be good for that. battery life kinda sucks though.
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Maxizeus
May 10, 2024
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Ok would it be worth the extra $95 to get https://www.costco.com/acer-aspir...33966.html or stick with this one in this post?
Last edited by Maxizeus May 10, 2024 at 12:20 PM.
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Maroon8
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Quote from Maxizeus :
Ok would it be worth the extra $95 to get https://www.costco.com/acer-aspir...33966.html or stick with this one in this post?
The i5-13420H has a significantly better multicore performance (but less power efficient), but the 8GB NON-upgradable RAM would be limiting.
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Maroon8
May 11, 2024
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Quote from Maxizeus :
This any good for a travel computer? Family would use it to move pics from camera to external hard drive, casual web surfing and watching medial.
Good enough. I have 2 laptops equipped with the same CPU (1 with 8GB, 1 with 16GB), very capable for daily tasks. The only 2 concerns are the size (I personally prefer smaller 14" for mobility) and unavilabily of USB-C charging. However, 1 full charge normally gives you at least 5 hours usage.

Quote from Maxizeus :
Ok would it be worth the extra $95 to get https://www.costco.com/acer-aspir...33966.html or stick with this one in this post?

42Whr battery is pretty a standard indeed.
Last edited by Maroon8 May 10, 2024 at 06:27 PM.
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tonymon1
May 11, 2024
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Quote from Maroon8 :
The i5-13420H has a significantly better multicore performance (but less power efficient), but the 8GB NON-upgradable RAM would be limiting.
There is one open memory slot. I'm not sure about the m.2 drive. I have 2 similar models. They both have non removable storage but also an open m.2 slot.
Last edited by tonymon1 May 10, 2024 at 07:01 PM.

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May 11, 2024
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Ganymede42
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Good enough for elementary school kid to play Fortnite?
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Maroon8
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Quote from Ganymede42 :
Good enough for elementary school kid to play Fortnite?
At low settings, YES. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV2h9TNvLDU

But I would strongly suggest to pop in another 8GB stick to enable the dual channel capability. It will improve the performance a lot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y...RaU&t=580s

Quote from tonymon1 :
There is one open memory slot. I'm not sure about the m.2 drive. I have 2 similar models. They both have non removable storage but also an open m.2 slot.

I was referring to Acer one in Costco.
8GB "LPDDR5" RAM is always NON-removable and NON-upgradable.

This Lenovo Ideapad 1i has 8GB DDR4 soldered PLUS an empty SODIMM slot for upgrade.
Last edited by Maroon8 May 10, 2024 at 07:39 PM.
May 11, 2024
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sagosto
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R5-7520U is using the old Zen 2 (Mendocino) architecture. It's inferior to i3-1215U in both single- and multi-core performance. More importantly, the iGPU is much weaker.

The Ideapad Slim 3 is a more compact 14" with backlit keyboard and larger SSD. However, the RAM of that is not upgradable.

Bottom line: both laptops are comfortably capable for daily office tasks, web-surfing and media consumption.
May 11, 2024
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col16
May 11, 2024
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It would have to be this. The one you linked is old and slower than this one. I would also consider the asus vivobook flip that's for $300.
May 11, 2024
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sagosto
May 11, 2024
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It's a trade off. backlight keyboard/larger SSD vs 15.6" and touch screen
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helicopter2
May 11, 2024
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Quote from BigStupidJerk :
Bought a laptop on eBay yesterday with similar specs for about $50 less. Acer Factory Refurbished "Like New" and with a 2 year warranty through Allstate like eBay Refurbished does. I think this is a better deal: ACER ASPIRE 3 - 15.6" LAPTOP AMD RYZEN 5 7520U 2.80GHZ 8GB RAM 512GB SSD W11H
You bought a used ACER, which is known to be pretty bottom of the barrel in terms of build quality and QA/QC. Lenovo is kind of the opposite of that.

After my last brand new $1000 Acer laptop I'll never buy one again. Had multiple "1 in a million" defects according to their customer support. Had to send the laptop off multiple times to get stuff fixed brand new out of the box.

All that being said $300 is okay for this, you can upgrade to 16gb ram for $320. No upgradable storage which kind of stinks. I would save and wait for something $350-400 with 16gb ram 512gb ssd, or at least the option to upgrade. Also look for touch screen and backlit keyboards if that interests you.
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rajamahal
May 11, 2024
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The 299 vivobook from microcenter still seems like better deal for low end.

https://www.microcenter.com/produ...quiet-blue
Last edited by rajamahal May 11, 2024 at 06:54 AM.

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