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forum thread Posted by iconian | Staff • 2d ago
forum thread Posted by iconian | Staff • 2d ago

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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2d ago
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esc1a
2d ago
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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.
2d ago
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blackmarlin8
2d ago
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selling of all laptops with 8gb should be banned
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BeigeStew7045
2d ago
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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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esc1a
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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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SiennaField195
2d ago
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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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TokenSid
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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.
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joeybear
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Can you upgrade ram on these? Would that void the warranty?

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SiennaField195
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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.
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StrongMitten7202
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I just placed an order for one.
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arrrjay
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The deal still works. Have to use the code IDEASPRING3 at checkout as the original poster mentioned.
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stegall
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Got 1 for a nephew. Repped & thank you.
Last edited by stegall May 6, 2025 at 03:50 AM.
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nutsaboutgolf
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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
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GregM3744
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Code still works, but looks like some are not happy with a 45%NTSC display, reporting washed out colors.
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Chan2013
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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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stegall
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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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