This best-selling Lenovo laptop is on sale on Amazon

Lenovo is synonymous with great laptops, whether you’re looking for something that can handle a robust Excel spreadsheet or you want to play the latest and greatest video game. Right now, the 2022 IdeaPad 3, a true workhorse, is on sale for just $379 – a whopping 60% off! I have recommended this deal to everyone I know including my mother. These are going fasthowever (almost as fast as the 4.1GHz processor boost), so if you want one (and, trust us, Do), you’d better move now.

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With 8GB of RAM, you can actually use those multiple Chrome tabs you always have open! The 265GB SSD will store loads of photos, documents, and videos, and the 15-inch screen makes it easy to work (or play) in multiple windows at once.

$379 on Amazon

“Perfect laptop!” one customer stated. “My husband got me this laptop for my birthday and I love it. I had an HP laptop before and the battery life sucked, but with this laptop my battery lasts for hours without needing to be recharged, and I’m always like this happy for that”. They keep talking about the great privacy features. “This laptop offers a slider where you can literally… hide the camera lens. I would recommend this laptop 10/10 to anyone.”

Enough power and memory for any working day

The 3.0GHz Intel Core i3 processor means the IdeaPad 3 can draw a lot of power when it needs it, especially for more intensive projects like a large Excel spreadsheet. It can also be boosted up to 4.1GHz which puts it on par with many gaming machines. The 8GB of RAM lets you take full advantage of resource-hungry applications like Google Suite while maintaining a solid level of speed and performance for everyday tasks.

Here’s an example. When you have multiple programs running at the same time, like Microsoft Word, Outlook, Slack, and Spotify (because who doesn’t listen to music while working?), your computer takes a toll. Every activity requires a certain amount of energy. The faster your processor and the more RAM you have, the better your computer will perform, even under load.

“Easy to set up, processes quickly with good battery life and looks good. So far all the positives and no negatives,” shared one shopper.

Lots of doors

A problem presented by many modern laptops is the lack of accessory ports, but not this Lenovo! Not only does it have two high-speed USB 3.2 ports, but also a standard USB 2.0 port, an HDMI port, an SD card reader and even a 3.5mm audio jack (something you won’t find on a much more expensive Macbook) . Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities are also built in, so you don’t need a separate adapter for those.

This means you can connect a keyboard and/or mouse if you like, or use an external monitor to extend the screen. Of course, the 3.5mm jack means you can use traditional wired headphones instead of relying on Bluetooth.

“I really like it. I use it for online teaching. It’s great, HDMI access is so much easier,” said one educator.

OK for light games

This is not a gaming PC, but it can play some games. It lacks a powerful GPU, and the battery life isn’t designed to sustain intensive processes, but it will let you play lighter games just fine. It can probably even stand up to a bit of Counter-Strike: GO OR farm, but you may run into problems with something that requires more graphics horsepower, like Cyberpunk 2077.

But if you want to use it to play Solitary during your break? You are golden.

“I bought this for my son to use for his academics, and it’s a solid machine. No issues, quite fast, smooth action, crystal clear screen resolution… this machine is good!” reported a parent. “I will be ordering this for the people in my office for field and desk use…we nailed it with this machine!”

Are you expecting to use this laptop on the go? So you want to make sure you keep it safe. You don’t have to strap it in, but perhaps finding a suitable case, which can also hold important documents, is a good idea. And we only know the one: the Lenovo Laptop Shoulder Bag.

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Lightweight, comfortable, and at just $15 right now, this laptop bag has a lot going for it.

$15 on Amazon

For more great options, check out Engadget’s expert picks for the best laptop of 2023.

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Double your productivity with a large touchscreen display that lets you quickly select and navigate your machine.

$379 on Amazon

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The reviews cited above reflect the most recent releases at the time of posting.

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Originally published April 23, 2023 at 6:38 pm