Lenovo Ideapad 1i: 15.6" FHD IPS Touch, i5-1235U, 8GB DDR4, 512GB SSD $320 + Free Shipping

BigfootCornhole

Jan 17, 2025 3:08 PM

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BigfootCornholeJan 17, 2025 3:08 PM

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Anything better at this price range for basic word and excel usage, surfing, and watching some video? Not looking for something for gaming. I prefer intel and windows OS.

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LostWallet

Jan 17, 2025 3:37 PM

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Quote from BigfootCornhole

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Anything better at this price range for basic word and excel usage, surfing, and watching some video? Not looking for something for gaming. I prefer intel and windows OS.

Using this computer for web browsing, when I have many web browsers open and many tabs open, the screen fades to black in the browser I am actively using, and I need to close the entire browser and reopen it with fewer tabs. When a browser fades to black, the other browsers still work fine. It seems to be about overloading the memory.

If I limit myself to only have 4 browsers open with only 3 or 4 tabs in each, it runs fine.

To do serious web browsing, I would upgrade to 16gb ram.

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floatee

Jan 17, 2025 8:22 PM

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floateeJan 17, 2025 8:22 PM

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maybe someone can weigh in on the processor and screen but here's a few good things:
at least it has a c port. too bad it's data only.
comes w/ 8gb RAM but also has an open slot for more memory, very unusual in this day and age. it's an easy upgrade and, no, it does not void the warranty.
no backlit keyboard but who types in the dark anyway?
has a built-in card reader, tho it doesn't say what size.
lastly, you'd be buying from best buy, where returns are easy peezy, i hear, with no penalties.
anyone see anything better in this price range or any deal breakers?

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floatee

Jan 17, 2025 8:59 PM

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floateeJan 17, 2025 8:59 PM

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did a little more research here and see that this deal is the same as this expired one from just a bit ago: https://slickdeals.net/f/18030465-lenovo-ideapad-1i-15-6-fhd-ips-touch-i5-1235u-8gb-ddr4-512gb-ssd-320-free-shipping?sort=oldest&page=3#commentsHeader

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CyanWing

Jan 17, 2025 10:48 PM

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CyanWingJan 17, 2025 10:48 PM

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anyone who owns this model have a recommendation for 8gb ddr4 stick to add? currently considering Crucial RAM 8GB DDR4 3200MHz CL22 CT8G4SFRA32A for $15 @ amazon

floatee

Jan 17, 2025 11:39 PM

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floateeJan 17, 2025 11:39 PM

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How about sending a few words about the model itself? Like, how do you like it? Anything you don't like? Any problems?

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alfalfa19

Jan 18, 2025 12:13 AM

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alfalfa19Jan 18, 2025 12:13 AM

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Quote from CyanWing2807

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anyone who owns this model have a recommendation for 8gb ddr4 stick to add? currently considering Crucial RAM 8GB DDR4 3200MHz CL22 CT8G4SFRA32A for $15 @ amazon

is 8 gb ram the most that can be added?

CyanWing

Jan 18, 2025 12:29 AM

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CyanWingJan 18, 2025 12:29 AM

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Quote from alfalfa19

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is 8 gb ram the most that can be added?

according to this best buy review it also accepts 16GB ram stick in the additional ram slot
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nice and responsive. upgraded the ram easily by taking off the back and putting in a 16gb stick in the open slot.
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alfalfa19

Jan 18, 2025 12:32 AM

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Quote from CyanWing2807

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according to this best buy review it also accepts 16GB ram stick in the additional ram slot
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Nice and responsive. upgraded the ram easily by taking off the back and putting in a 16gb stick in the open slot.
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thanks for the response

HonestBelieve8390

Jan 18, 2025 1:48 AM

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HonestBelieve8390Jan 18, 2025 1:48 AM

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This or https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/18054192 ?

floatee

Jan 18, 2025 2:10 AM

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floateeJan 18, 2025 2:10 AM

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Quote from HonestBelieve8390

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This or https://slickdeals.net/share/android_app/t/18054192 ?

that one presumes you live w/in driving distance of an MC, which most people don't.

btw / from what i've read, you can add more than 8gb of extra ram but if you do that you don't get the benefit of the dual -- well, the dual something, which was beyond my understanding.

PC9394

Jan 18, 2025 2:47 AM

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Quote from floatee

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maybe someone can weigh in on the processor and screen but here's a few good things:
at least it has a c port. too bad it's data only.
comes w/ 8gb RAM but also has an open slot for more memory, very unusual in this day and age. it's an easy upgrade and, no, it does not void the warranty.
no backlit keyboard but who types in the dark anyway?
has a built-in card reader, tho it doesn't say what size.
lastly, you'd be buying from best buy, where returns are easy peezy, i hear, with no penalties.
anyone see anything better in this price range or any deal breakers?

The built-in card reader is in full size.

Quote from CyanWing2807

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anyone who owns this model have a recommendation for 8gb ddr4 stick to add? currently considering Crucial RAM 8GB DDR4 3200MHz CL22 CT8G4SFRA32A for $15 @ amazon

Quote from alfalfa19

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is 8 gb ram the most that can be added?

I bought one of this few weeks ago and helped him to add a Crucial 16GB DDR4-3200 stick. It could actually take up to 8GB+32GB if needed. The mentioned 8+8 is just what manufacturer tested, but not necessarily the actual limit.

Quote from BigfootCornhole

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Anything better at this price range for basic word and excel usage, surfing, and watching some video? Not looking for something for gaming. I prefer intel and windows OS.

Decent 300nits + touchscreen IPS + capable i5 + brand new, this is the best thing you could possibly get at this price. No USB-C charging and backlit KB though.

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TruongKy

Jan 18, 2025 5:34 AM

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TruongKyJan 18, 2025 5:34 AM

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i think the biggest weakness of this laptop is no usb-c charging, everything else is good for this price

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SmartGoat444

Jan 18, 2025 6:04 AM

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SmartGoat444Jan 18, 2025 6:04 AM

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I bought this from the last time it was on slickdeals. I don't have any complaints about the performance for the price, but if you're looking to add a memory stick, be aware that you need a torx screwdriver to open it up. I think t4 or t5, won't know for sure until the kit I bought arrives. Not a dealbreaker for me but something I wish I had known beforehand.

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floatee

Jan 18, 2025 12:48 PM

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floateeJan 18, 2025 12:48 PM

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here's what's said about adding more than 8gb RAM on top of the existing 8gb: "We recommend using two memory modules that match in memory type, capacity, and speed to utilize dual-channel capabilities. If you used a 32GB module with an 8GB stick alongside it, the system would drop the higher performing memory to match the lower by default." Not sure exactly what this means. Maybe PC9394 can weigh in.

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