Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15-inch Laptop (82H801ECCF)
This laptop was designed for cost-efficiency without sacrificing too much versatility. If you need a laptop for everyday tasks and want to avoid the constraints of a Chromebook, this might be the perfect solution on a tight budget.
Other Considerations
Here are a few things about this Laptop which could come as a surprise. For each point, you will find how to fix it (if it's an issue) and how much to budget for it. Not every point below will be a concern, but hopefully, we can keep your surprises to a minimum.
No Optical Drive. If you still use CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Ray disks on a regular basis, you will need an external drive to read them with this Laptop.$30+
Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $20 on accessories, for a total cost of $390.
Who it's For
- Aspiring Creative
- Photo Editor
- Multitasker
- Productivity-Focused User
- Audio Editor
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Specs
Screen
15.6", 1920×1080 (FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), Multiple Monitor Support
Operating System
Windows 11, Home Edition
CPU
Intel Pentium Gold 7505, 2 cores clocked from 2 to 3.5 GHz
GPU
Intel UHD Graphics
Memory
8 GB
Storage
256 GB total, Media Card Reader, Solid State (very fast)
Battery
45Wh
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions (cm): w36.22 × d25.34 × h1.99
Dimensions (in): w14.26 × d9.98 × h0.78
Weight (kg): 1.701
Weight (lbs.): 3.75
Features
- External Power Brick
- Built-in Media Card Reader
- Fixed storage: Solid State (very fast)
- Webcam / Front-Facing Camera / Selfie Cam
- HDMI
- Multiple Monitor Support
- USB 2
- USB 3
- USB Type-C
- USB Type-A
- USB 3.2
- Built-in Number Pad
- Built-In Keyboard
- 3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack
- Built-in Microphone
- Built-in Speakers
- Bluetooth 5
- Wi-Fi a
- Wi-Fi b
- Wi-Fi g
- Wi-Fi n
- Wi-Fi ac
- Wi-Fi 6 ax
Maintenance and Upgrades
I do not have much insight to offer regarding this product.
Additional Ressources
Pricing and Current Offers
Software Compatibility
Here's how you can expect this laptop to fare with popular software based on developpers specified system requirements. For reference, a 1-star rating means minimal requirements are met and a 3-stars rating means recommended specs are met. Ratings beyond the 3-stars point could be advisable for uncommon scenarios like modding, working with very large and complex documents, etc.
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