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expirediconian | Staff posted May 05, 2025 09:15 PM
expirediconian | Staff posted May 05, 2025 09:15 PM

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Laptop: 15.6" FHD, Core 3 100U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Win 11 $270 + free s/h

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15.6" FHD, Intel Core 3 100U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Win 11 [lenovo.com]

$269.99 + free s/h using promo code IDEASPRING3
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ 3 100U Processor (E-cores up to 3.30 GHz P-cores up to 4.70 GHz)
  • Operating System: Windows 11 Home 64
  • Graphic Card: Integrated Intel® Graphics
  • Memory: 8 GB DDR5-5200MHz (Soldered)
  • Storage: 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC
  • Display: 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, Anti-Glare, Touch, 45%NTSC, 300 nits, 60Hz, Narrow Bezel
  • Camera: 720P HD with Dual Microphone and Privacy Shutter
  • Fingerprint Reader: Fingerprint Reader
  • Keyboard: Backlit, Storm Grey - English (US)
  • WIFI: Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX & Bluetooth® 5.1 or above
  • Warranty: 1 Year Courier or Carry-in
  • Color: Abyss Blue
  • Operating System Language: EN:English
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15.6" FHD, Intel Core 3 100U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Win 11 [lenovo.com]

$269.99 + free s/h using promo code IDEASPRING3
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ 3 100U Processor (E-cores up to 3.30 GHz P-cores up to 4.70 GHz)
  • Operating System: Windows 11 Home 64
  • Graphic Card: Integrated Intel® Graphics
  • Memory: 8 GB DDR5-5200MHz (Soldered)
  • Storage: 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC
  • Display: 15.6" FHD (1920 x 1080), IPS, Anti-Glare, Touch, 45%NTSC, 300 nits, 60Hz, Narrow Bezel
  • Camera: 720P HD with Dual Microphone and Privacy Shutter
  • Fingerprint Reader: Fingerprint Reader
  • Keyboard: Backlit, Storm Grey - English (US)
  • WIFI: Wi-Fi 6 2x2 AX & Bluetooth® 5.1 or above
  • Warranty: 1 Year Courier or Carry-in
  • Color: Abyss Blue
  • Operating System Language: EN:English

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May 05, 2025 09:23 PM
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esc1aMay 05, 2025 09:23 PM
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Memory
Max Memory
8GB soldered memory, not upgradable•
16GB soldered memory, not upgradable•
Memory Slots**
Memory soldered to systemboard, no slots, single-channel (8GB models)•
Memory soldered to systemboard, no slots, dual-channel (16GB models)•
Memory Type
DDR5-5200

Good price, but the 8 GB RAM scares me away.
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May 05, 2025 09:29 PM
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blackmarlin8May 05, 2025 09:29 PM
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selling of all laptops with 8gb should be banned
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May 05, 2025 09:48 PM
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BeigeStew7045May 05, 2025 09:48 PM
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Quote from blackmarlin8 :
selling of all laptops with 8gb should be banned
I know this is going to shock you, but not every person in the world uses a laptop to play video games or graphics processing.

For basic web surfing, watching streaming movies, and word processing, 8gb works perfectly fine.
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May 05, 2025 10:16 PM
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esc1aMay 05, 2025 10:16 PM
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Quote from BeigeStew7045 :
I know this is going to shock you, but not every person in the world uses a laptop to play video games or graphics processing.

For basic web surfing, watching streaming movies, and word processing, 8gb works perfectly fine.
I think you got that around. The App, Word, Excel, streaming, and X-amounts of Web Browser tabs open will use up your RAM the most. To power the display (window skin) it uses the integrated graphics on the CPU and will eat up 1- 4 GB of RAM (depending on how the BIOS is set up) out of 8gbs total. So, you will be left with 4-7 GB of usable RAM to do your task.

An 8 GB RAM install still works, but it will have its limit, like slower opening/loading the web browser/app.

But you are right, it will work fast and snappy out of the box. But over time, it will slow down as you use/abuse it because of all those tasks open, and makes people think a new laptop is a must = e-waste. Realistically, you just need more RAM. That's why those companies know and charge you 100 bucks just for the extra RAM.
Last edited by esc1a May 5, 2025 at 03:21 PM.
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May 05, 2025 11:11 PM
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OldnCrappyMay 05, 2025 11:11 PM
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8G on a chromebook is not the best. Would hate to see it on a windows machine with the extra overhead.
But deal is dead anway. 478 now. Definitely not worth that.
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May 05, 2025 11:45 PM
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TokenSidMay 05, 2025 11:45 PM
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I think the GPU is now the most important thing to look at with buying a laptop these days. Intel Arc or Radeon 780M should be on the list for buying a new laptop.
May 06, 2025 12:07 AM
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joeybearMay 06, 2025 12:07 AM
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Can you upgrade ram on these? Would that void the warranty?

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May 06, 2025 12:09 AM
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OldnCrappyMay 06, 2025 12:09 AM
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Quote from TokenSid :
I think the GPU is now the most important thing to look at with buying a laptop these days. Intel Arc or Radeon 780M should be on the list for buying a new laptop.
I think you are going to have to spend over 500 to get either of those.
May 06, 2025 12:48 AM
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StrongMitten7202May 06, 2025 12:48 AM
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I just placed an order for one.
May 06, 2025 12:53 AM
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arrrjayMay 06, 2025 12:53 AM
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The deal still works. Have to use the code IDEASPRING3 at checkout as the original poster mentioned.
May 06, 2025 10:35 AM
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stegallMay 06, 2025 10:35 AM
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Got 1 for a nephew. Repped & thank you.
Last edited by stegall May 6, 2025 at 03:50 AM.
May 06, 2025 12:24 PM
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nutsaboutgolfMay 06, 2025 12:24 PM
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Thanks OP, repped

FYI, the promo code field is NOT in the checkout section. As soon as you add it to the cart, on the right, it'll ask how you want to check out, and the field is under those options. If you see "Amazon Pay" the promo field is under that
May 06, 2025 02:25 PM
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GregM3744May 06, 2025 02:25 PM
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Code still works, but looks like some are not happy with a 45%NTSC display, reporting washed out colors.
May 06, 2025 07:47 PM
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Chan2013May 06, 2025 07:47 PM
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Quote from blackmarlin8 :
selling of all laptops with 8gb should be banned
I agree. 8gb of ram isn't worth it. Can't even run windows.
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May 06, 2025 09:12 PM
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stegallMay 06, 2025 09:12 PM
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Quote from Chan2013 :
I agree. 8gb of ram isn't worth it. Can't even run windows.
You need to rethink. It's fine for those who play minor games & only surf the web and such.
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