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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 66 reviews

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82%would recommend to a friend

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Customers consistently note the IdeaCentre 5i Desktop's impressive performance, citing its ability to handle demanding tasks and games with ease. Its compact size is also frequently praised, making it suitable for various workspace setups. The affordable price point is another positive aspect highlighted by buyers. Overall, customer feedback points to a positive experience with this desktop computer.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It Moves

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I like the computer its fast moving and it gets the job done. You can have multiple applications open at once and it does not slow down at all.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop computer. We are pleased to hear that the performance of the IdeaCentre 5i meets your computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mr.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is a very good computer and has a lot of good features for the money. The "sliding" panel on the front is poorly designed and poorly constructed. It broke on day one. Fortunately, this machine doesn't sit where anyone can see it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for everyday home task

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This PC is good for everyday home tasks, works ok gor a budget price PC

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo IdeaCentre Desktop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So far I have no complaints about my new desktop. It is working well and I am having good success using it for all my word-processing, banking, internet usage and such like. It is a good machine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop Computer. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaCentre 5i meets your computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Debi New

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for myself when my old Lenovo croaked. This one is much better and will last 7 or more years. My first Lenovo was only good for 3 years and it croaked almost to the day of the 3 year mark.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo Desktop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good purchase. Fast and easy to use. Even better than my Lenovo I purchased several years ago.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    How Can you go wrong with a Lenovo

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    How can you go wrong with a Lenovo. This was purchased for a small business office. We have 2 Lenovo lap tops and this is our first Lenovo desk top. It is fast and the memory will come in handy down the road.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop Computer for your office. We appreciate your loyalty to the Lenovo Brand. We are pleased to hear that Lenovo Computers meet your computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great desktop for home

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This desktop is great for home. I use it for general purposes and it does great. Not very upgradeable due to form factor. But the processor it comes with is very powerful.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop Computer. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaCentre 5i is working out so well for you. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great price ! Worked perfectly for my daily needs!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    High Quality Desktop!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop with Intel Core i7 chip has by far exceeded my expectations! Its computing power satisfies all of my needs fast processing!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo desktop

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    have not hooked it up yet, because it didn't come with a instruction book. I last one I brought did. and I could not get on on the website. Not happy about it. I have some computer knowledge, but I still want a instruction book.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      The Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop Computer, model number 90NA0037US, ships with Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System and has both audio as well as on-screen step by step Windows 10 setup and activation instructions. Just connect a monitor with either VGA or HDMI, then external speakers via the 3.5mm jack. Here is a link to the downloadable User Guide for this model:  https://download.lenovo.com/consumer/desktop_pub/5-14imb05_5-14are05_ug_en_202009.pdf. If you have additional questions about your IdeaCentre 5i Desktop computer, we recommend you contact Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686. Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo IdeaCentre

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Once I figured out how to turn it on, the gray cover lifts up and over to show you the on/off button. No one had answers for me as to why I couldn't turn it on. Directions were poor. Did not show any of that. I love my product, it is working great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Desktop

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Desktop is fast and works well. It streams video well with little glitches. There are enough USB ports to use accessories easily.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop Computer. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaCentre 5i meets your computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Using Linux? DON'T GET THIS!!!!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's been a very exciting time with the Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop. I have a somewhat unusual situation in that I don't run Windows on my desktop. Instead I use Ubuntu 20.04. So when I got the Lenovo I immediately wiped out Windows and replaced it with Ubuntu. That worked fine except that I started to notice every 5 to 10 minutes my wifi router would drop all connections. Not just to the Lenovo but all connections from all computers that had been connected to it. Now it just so happened that the wifi router was on the floor directly below my office where the computer was located. It was approximately 10 feet directly below the Lenovo computer. It seemed odd that this problem started when I bought the Lenovo. It also seemed odd that the wifi problem only occurred when the Lenvo was turned on. So we isolated the problem to the Lenovo. As an experiment I relocated the computer to several other locations in the house and in those locations - all further away from the wifi router - everything worked fine and wifi connections weren't dropped. But when I returned the computer to its original location on my desk the wifi problem returned. I wasn't able to determine if the issue was a hardware problem with the Lenovo wifi card or if it was the Linux driver for the wifi card that was sending some kind of signal that was zapping the wifi router. Comcast said it was not their problem. But of course they always say that no matter what's happening. In desperation I removed the wifi card from the Lenovo and replaced it with two USB dongles - one for wifi and one for Bluetooth. That solved the problem for a mere $50 in additional hardware and about 20 hours of my time diagnosing it. Now this is probably a total fluke and won't ever happen to anyone else, but under the circumstances I do not recommend this computer and I regret my purchase decision. If you decide to but it, good luck!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      The Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop Computer, model number 90NA0037US, ships with Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System and uses 802.11ac WiFi-5 frequency WiFi through a Realtek WiFi-5 card: Wireless,CMB,FXN,8822CE M2 Wireless LAN adapter, Lenovo Part Number - 02HK701, with the current Realtek WiFi-5 drivers installed. As shipped, this WiFi-5 is backward compatible with older a/b/g/n frequency WiFi, when used with the correct drivers in conjunction with the Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great system

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We play World of Warcraft and this system plays wonderfully, better than our older model

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop Computer. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaCentre 5i meets your computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    daughters bday present

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    was exactly what i was looking for my daugher is able to play all her high demanding games

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop Computer for your daughter. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaCentre 5i meets your daughter's computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great computer

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A great product. Performing well. All I could have asked for in a new computer

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo Desktop

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am learning it. I do have problems with some things such as when I click a link in an email it tells me not found and then a couple seconds later the site will open. I am sure it is just an adjustment I need to correct

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop Computer, model number 90NA0037US. Regarding the issue you mention with your email when clicking on a hyperlink within an email, the lag is most likely due to your Virus Protection Software scanning the link looking for issues and the scan taking longer than is normal for the program to open a normal email. The fact the the link does open, indicates that the link was cleared by the VPS. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good PC

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Does what I need it to do run emulations and to do school work.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A decent computer

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a good desktop package. It doesn't have a solid state drive but it has a lot of storage space. So, it isn't as fast as most laptops, but if you need space this is one that will work for you.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 5i Desktop Computer. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the IdeaCentre 5i meets your computing needs so well. Lenovo

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