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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 1220 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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Customers appreciate the Ideapad 3i's touchscreen, competitive price, and solid performance for everyday tasks. Its lightweight design and ease of use are also frequently praised. However, some users find the battery life to be a drawback. The RAM is sufficient for many, though some users have chosen to upgrade.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed, Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for every day use

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

    I’m not going to lie. I was very skeptical when I bought this laptop because it wasn’t a brand I’d heard of before. I am so happy I did. That touch screen, while not something I use daily, is seamless. The display is beautiful. I like the size of the keys and my favorite aesthetic is the 10 key. It runs as fast as any comparable laptop but I felt I got a bigger screen and 10 key for cheaper than some of the more well known brands. I even bought a Lenovo desktop when I went back to school.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo laptop is very decent and worth it, imo.

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

    For the price that I got it for, this Lenovo laptop is a great deal. It has everything that I wanted, such as: touch screen LCD, HDMI 2.0 output, 8GB RAM, and it's a perfect sized laptop and beautiful brush metal design. I am very happy to get this! At first, I was worried that it had HDMI 1.4 because there were no details about what HDMI version it had. But luckily, it's at least HDMI 2.0 as tested on my LG CX OLED TV.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      This Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15 Laptop, model number 81X800MCUS, ships with a 1x HDMI 1.4 port with video out to an external display and supports up to 2 independent displays (native display and 1 external monitor via HDMI). HDMI supports up to 4K@30Hz. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Touch screen

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great price, ok laptop

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

    I purchased this laptop for $300. The kids use it for gaming and adults when certain tasks are easier on a PC than a Mac (certain websites just don't work on my Mac). I also wanted another machine to experiment with AI (Chat GPT, etc.) I am not comparing this to my Mac but to my work laptop which is an HP. Pros: - touch screen - large lapboard - great for big fingers and has a 10 key on the keyboard in addition to the numbers at the top - easy set-up - intuitive to use Cons: - very poor resolution (this makes me not want to use it more than necessary because I am concerned about eye strain) - pointer often does not work, which is ok because I can just touch the screen I can't compare this machine to others in the price range because I have not purchased a PC for personal use in over a decade. I would buy it again because it meets our needs at a very reasonable price point.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello, ATLMom, thank you for choosing Lenovo! Regarding your notes about screen resolution, this model IdeaPad 3 features a 15.6" HD display. If a higher screen resolution or brightness is desired, a more premium device can deliver these features. With the pointer, this model IdeaPad features a touchpad on/off toggle button on the keyboard. This function is tied to the F6 function key inline with the top row of keys. Ensure that the touchpad is turned on, as this could resolve your issue. If this does not resolve your issue, next you can adjust the touchpad in your system settings. You can get there by clicking on the magnifying glass at the bottom of your Windows 11 screen. Type "touchpad" in the search window. Select "Mouse & touchpad settings" from the list of choices. You can make general adjustments to the touchpad there. You can also select "Additional mouse options" for more detailed adjustments to the touchpad sensitivity by increasing the delay of the touchpad. Making the touchpad less sensitive may correct the issues you have experienced. If your issue persists, we recommend contacting Lenovo Tech Support at this number and give the representative information on any troubleshooting steps you have tried: 877-453-6686. Ultimately, we appreciate you sharing your experience and are glad to hear that your IdeaPad meets your needs. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Service and awesome computer

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

    First the curbside service was awesome, during the Christmas rush to be able to pull up and have my computer brought out to me, was wonderful! Next my computer is exactly what I was hoping for, exactly as advertised. Great job, Best Buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the IdeaPad 3i 15! We are glad to hear that the features and performance of this IdeaPad meets your needs. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo laptop0

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

    Very nice for the price. I enjoy my laptop for paying bills, doing research and watching videos.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Laptop

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great laptop for the price. Never failed me and does everything I need for school on the go.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo i3-115g4

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

    Fast and cheep computer for basing sufring on internet. Good for light games

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent laptop for school

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

    Very nice laptop. I was able to download Adobe creative cloud for my design college classes and the apps run perfectly fine. No lagging or glitch or anything. The battery life isn’t too great but everything else is okay.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing our product! The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15, model number 81X800MCUS, features an integrated 35Wh battery, with a battery life of up to 5.5 hours, depending on computer settings and the workload on the computer. We are pleased to hear that this IdeaPad 3i meets your needs. Lenovo

  • Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good laptop only i dont like this laptop is that battery life on this laptop is very terrible ,very poor .laptop need a better battery

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      We are sorry to hear that you have experienced issues with your battery life. This Lenovo IdeaPad 3i ships with an integrated 35Wh battery, which within this model configuration, has a battery life of up to 5.5 hours, depending on the work the device is performing. If you are getting substantially less battery life, first, set your screen brightness at less than 100-percent - try 80-percent to start with. Then, be sure Battery Charge Threshold is turned off. This power management setting should only be used when the laptop is plugged in all the time. It will prolong overall battery life by only charging the battery to 60-percent of capacity. You can turn off Battery Charge Threshold within the Lenovo Vantage APP installed on this computer. In Vantage select Battery Settings and turn off Battery Charge Threshold, if turned on. Also, here is a link to a webpage that details various options for disabling background applications and processes that may be using battery: https://allthings.how/how-to-turn-off-background-apps-in-windows-11/ Upon making these changes, if the issue persists, we recommend reaching out to Lenovo Tech Support, as every Lenovo machine which has a sealed battery, has a 1-year sealed battery warranty by default. They may be able to help facilitate a battery replacement or repair for you. Here is a phone number to contact them: 877-453-6686. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Laptop

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

    Great low budget laptop. Best Buy great store gave $50.00 back 5 days after my purchase when item went on sale. Laptop works great!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello, KevRVA, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that the functionality of your IdeaPad 3i 15 meets your needs well and that it has great value for you. Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful for Students

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am a student about to enter college, and my field is computer tech ugly, which involves a lot of coding, including various coding languages. I also watch Netflix on this, and do gaming. This laptop has it all. I’ve had this about 7 months now, and I love it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Touch screen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very pleased

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

    Slim, light weight, great screen size and touch screen is very convenient

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Comfortable laptop

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this side a year ago and it works great, very comfortable, and very easy to use, I highly recommend it

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

    Well worth it.

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So, i use this for school and working from home. Although it is nice, I don't like the fact that I have to buy a USB plug instead of just getting a regular Ethernet cord to plug into this computer. Other than that, I love Lenovo. Also, I haven't had any issues with this computer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Touch screen
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    the laptop is

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

    I will say there some major plus the screen size the camera shutter the touch screen is amazing the brightness is awesome. The battery could last longer I am want to warn that this laptop does not work any notebook pen but has amazing touch screen response. A little upset it is not a 2 in one great storage and display quality for a laptop under 300 dollars

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

    More than a work laptop Thank you

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

    I needed a computer for work so I ordered one and this one was great. It helps me with everything I needed, and I am still using it today to do work.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo Laptop

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

    I love it! It loads fast and very light. Great gift for a college student.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15 Laptop as a gift. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaPad 3i 15 is working out so well for your recipient. Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop for the price!

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

    Very much pleased with my laptop purchase, it is fast and powerful for a " budget" unit. It has 3 USB ports and 1 HDMI port on the left side. Love the layout and it runs an Intel chip!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello, HappySpoon, and thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that features and design of this IdeaPad 3i meets your needs well. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo Laptop

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

    Good computer for the price. My son uses it for home schooling. Decent display and speed.

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

    Solid open boxed ideapad 3i

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

    Good open boxed ideapad 3i overall. There were some minor scratches on the cover, but barely noticeable. I have to reinstall windows 11 though to make it work, easy for me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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