Customers are pleased with the 100S-14IBR 14" Laptop's ease of use, price, lightweight design, and performance. Many appreciate its compact size and long battery life, finding it suitable for web browsing and everyday tasks. However, some customers expressed a need for more storage and RAM. A lack of a CD drive was also noted as a drawback by a few users.
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Ram, Speed
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Slow
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It looks perfect and as needed but slow. The ram is so small and makes the machine slow
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Size
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Ram, Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Super light win 10 Pc
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Windows 10 for price of Chromebook.
Just need to be smart about storage space. 32 gigs used to be a lot. Using cloud or network wifi drive takes care of that. Clean up windows after windows update after all update s gets 10 gigs back. No DVD but has USB for external if drive if needed. Software recovery is easy so if you store data off of laptop you can restore it at will to a brand new state. I've done this three times. I did not like the way I set it up trying to get used to windows 10. 14 inch screen is good. But it is small resulution wise 720p equivalent. So some web pages you need to scroll more. Watching Netflixs is ok. Speakers are quite. Head phone jack is available. Great for email. Facebook and even YouTube. Just need to be patient only do one thing at a time.
Battery life is 10 hours with the right settings so you can surf all day charge at night. You can not increase system memory it is built in to the motherboard. The storage space can upgraded with m.2 hard drive. Not sure if Lenovo will void my warranty but it can be done if you what to but more money into the laptop. You can always move it to you new one of you still have low read write time on it. It also has micro SD so if you just want quick and easy storage that is out of sight once it is pushed in. I recommend Microsoft mouse vs Logitech less drivers to load . Fun little toy. The 360 office trial is great but if you all ready have 360 you can contact Microsoft. They extended the time of my contract to compensate. Very happy overall. As long as you have a realistic expectation for this laptop you will not be disappointed.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 100s-14 laptop. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaPad 100s-14 is working out so well for you.
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Price, Weight
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Speed, Storage
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Computer for Basic or Specific Needs
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This is a great computer if you only need something for surfing the web, or a laptop on the go. I use mine for writing, and it has been great. It is lightweight and cheap enough to where it wouldn't be a catastrophe if something happened to it. However, you HAVE to use this computer with an external hard drive. It has 32 GB of space (smaller than a phone or tablet in some cases), and that storage goes fast. I downloaded my writing software directly onto the computer hard drive, and it has used up half of the space. I will not download anything else onto it because I do not want the speed to decrease to zero.
Anyway, great for surfing the web, basic use, or in my case, specific writing needs.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 100s-14 laptop. With regard to adding more storage space to this device, there is a Micro-SD card slot that you can use to add more solid state storage space to this device.
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Weight
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Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent buy for the price and the quality
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I set up the computer yesterday, for someone who is not very computer literate. I was very impressed that it didn't have anything unnecessary I can remember that had to be removed "to clean it up". I used it yesterday to surf the web and watch several programs on Netflix. I had to add the Opera browser program for Netflix to work fluidly, but that has been the case on every computer I've purchased in the last couple of years.
For the price we paid, you can't beat it for the quality of this computer.
Please note, it has a solid-state hard drive listed at 32gb, so if you plan to add a lot to the computer, you will need a micro memory card. or a flash/thumb drive.
My partner used the computer for the first time last night and considering how little experience he has with computers, he did quite well, so that says a lot for the machine.
Conclusion, if you are looking for a great starter laptop for someone or travel a lot and you want a laptop that is lightweight with what appears to be excellent battery life and does everything you might need to do, this is definitely worth it!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 100s-14 laptop. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaPad 100s-14 is working out so well for you.
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Performance, Size, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great PC
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My daughter needed a PC for high school. She loves this Lenovo. It is lightweight and fits great in her backpack! It is reliable and works great.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Size
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Speed, Storage
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Great for what I bought it for.
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Bought this on clearance sale. I was looking for a medium sized laptop that had great battery life. I ran it all day on battery and still had 40% life left. Speed isn't bad. Screen is not bright enough to use outside but is fine for general office use. Would be nice to have more storage but main use for me is writing and creating PowerPoint presentations at work and on the go.
I would recommend this to a friend
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If you need more storage space for this device, there is a Micro-SD card slot on this device that you can use to add more storage to the device.
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Ease of use, Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for the reason I purchased it.
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This device is great to "play around with". It is light, thin with a sleek appearance. Easy to set up & user friendly.I wouldnt try & use it in a "heavy capacity" but for internet, e-mails, watching movies or music it's great.
The only negative I have found is with how it changes the font size. This seems to happen without trying to do, then changing it back is VERY difficult.
I think I made a great purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Speed, Storage
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
For $200 you can't go wrong
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I use this machine for MS Office and internet research. The battery is unbelievable! It will last on standby with 6-8 hrs of use each day for 2 days. The celeron processor is a bit chunky. I also cannot figure out why there is only 1 Gb of free space on the 32 Gb hard drive when all my docs are stored on a USB drive. For $200, these are not terrible issues. Great machine for students or "light" users.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Strong and reliable
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I bought this over a year ago and it has been fault-free. Holds charge appropriately and easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price, Size, Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Compact and affordable
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I have had Lenovo laptops before & this one has not disappointed. It is very lightweight, and the screen is not huge but big enough for regular viewing. The keys are flattened more than my previous keyboard so have had to press harder but that was not a problem. Good laptop for the cost!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Memory
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good laptop for a beginner
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I bought this for my boyfriend who uses it primarily for social media to stay in touch with out-of-state friends. He also uses it to surf the net for his business. He is a newbie to the computer world, and he doesn't need to save a lot of data, so this Lenovo fits his needs perfectly. After a year of moderate use, we have had no problems with it whatsoever. I'm thinking about getting one for my mom for Christmas!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great laptop!
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Smart choice for an in-expensive laptop. 14 inch screen and easy to navigate, and compact.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use
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Storage
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Overall - GREAT laptop!
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I LOVE this laptop so far. The battery life is incredible. The speakers are okay, but I use earbuds 99% of the time so that isn't an issue for me. Storage is the only issue I have run into so far. I may purchase an external hard drive.
For web surfing, YouTube, shopping, listening to music, etc....this is a great laptop at a very affordable price. I have been especially enjoying it for browsing the web and keeping myself entertained on the train when going to visit family. I highly recommend it! The blue color is also very nice.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 100s-14 laptop. If you need more storage space, you might want to consider using the Micro-SD card slot. You can add additional solid state storage space with this storage system.
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Memory
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Insufficient memory to install Windows 10 updates
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I bought this laptop in January 2017 and am generally happy with it, but it is seriously deficient in memory. For several months now, since I had it for about 6 month, it has had insufficient memory to install all Windows 10 updates. I cannot store documents or any other discretionary items on the computer due to its memory shortage. This is a terrible system design deficiency.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Price, Weight
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Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
great for printing coupons
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Can be slow loading sometimes. Great for printing coupons or checking e-mails. Sometimes it is annoying that is not touch screen. If money is tight this is definitely the way to go. Lightweight and does everything I need. Very affordable.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid performance to the price
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We are using this for mostly web browsing and youtube and it is performing well as other mid-range($500) priced laptop. One minor issue with this product is that the screen is flickering occasionally.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 100s-14 laptop. With regard to the screen flicker you mention, this is not normal. It may be the content provider or it may be a driver update that is needed. Follow the link below to look for new driver updates for your specific system. You can also run diagnostics from the Lenovo site as well. As always, be sure to create a restore point on your system before you make any changes. You can do this by just typing "restore point" in the search window within Cortana and follow the link to create a restore point. Here is the link: http://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/laptops-and-netbooks/100-series/100s-14ibr/80r9/80r900fyus/downloads
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Performance, Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Cool netbook
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So.... I purchased this beautiful blue Lenovo computer in December. Very nice slick design. I really like that it's super lightweight and works like a charm
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 100s-14 laptop. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the IdeaPad 100s-14 meets your computing needs so well.
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Size, Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Basic compact PC
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I purchased this laptop for the a few sir rent reasons. Price, compact, and no moving parts as far as the HD goes. I needed something that was light to carry in my bag pack and yet a decent screen size, this budget friendly laptop fit the bill! The specs I can't complain about since I knew what I was getting, so I'm happy with them. If your just needing something basic for email and web browsing then you can not go wrong with this purchase. The boot up time is fast and the processor is fine for basic tasks. I would recommend it to anyone who looking for just that.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 100s-14 laptop. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the IdeaPad 100s-14 meets your computing needs so well.
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Weight
Cons mentioned:
Ram
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good computer
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Its light weight, easy to set up and use. Fits in my bag with no issues. Needs more memory but for the price u cant beat it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Memory
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great laptop for basic usage
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Lightweight, easy to use laptop. Great for basic functions but not much memory space.