Lenovo - IdeaPad 3 15" Laptop - Intel Core i3-1005G1 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Platinum Grey
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Key Specs
- 2-in-1 DesignNo
- Backlit KeyboardNo
- Screen Size15.6 inches
- Screen Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- Touch ScreenNo
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity256 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity256 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM)8 gigabytes
- GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
- Processor Speed (Base)1.2 gigahertz
- Processor ModelIntel 10th Generation Core i3
- Processor Model Number1005G1
- Operating SystemWindows 10 Home in S mode
- Battery Life7.5 hours
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
General
- Product NameIdeaPad 3 15" Laptop - Intel Core i3-1005G1 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD
- BrandLenovo
- Casing MaterialPlastic
- Model Number81WE011UUS
- Year Introduced2020
- ColorPlatinum Grey
- Color CategoryGray
Feature
- 2-in-1 DesignNo
- Customizable Keyboard LightingNo
- Customizable Case LightingNo
- Keyboard Touch ScreenNo
- Backlit KeyboardNo
- Cooling SystemAir
- Cable Lock SlotNone
Ports
- Headphone JackYes
- Number of USB Ports (Total)3
- Number of USB 2.0 Type A Ports1
- Number of USB 3.0 Type A Ports2
- Number of USB Type A Charging Ports0
- Number of USB 3.0 Type C Ports0
- Number of USB 3.1 Type C Ports0
- Number of USB Type C Charging Ports0
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)1
- Number of HDMI HDCP 2.2 Outputs0
- Number of VGA Ports0
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total)0
- Number of DisplayPort Ver. 1.2 Outputs0
- Number of DisplayPort Ver. 1.3 Outputs0
- Number of DisplayPort Ver. 1.4 Outputs0
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)0
- Number of Thunderbolt 2 Ports0
- Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports0
- Number of USB 2.0 Type C Ports0
- Number Of IEEE 1394 Ports0
- Number of USB 3.1 Type A Ports0
- Number of USB 3.2 Type C Ports0
- Number of USB 3.2 Type A Ports0
Display
- Screen Size15.6 inches
- Screen Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- Touch ScreenNo
- Display TypeLED
Storage
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity256 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity256 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive InterfaceNVMe
Memory
- System Memory (RAM)8 gigabytes
- Type of Memory (RAM)DDR4
- System Memory RAM Speed2666 megahertz
- Cache Memory4 megabytes
- Number Of Memory Slots1
- Number of Memory Sticks Included1
Graphics
- GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
- Graphics TypeIntegrated
- GPU BrandIntel
- Video Memory TypeShared
Processor
- Processor BrandIntel
- Processor Speed (Base)1.2 gigahertz
- Processor ModelIntel 10th Generation Core i3
- Processor Model Number1005G1
- Processor Cores2-core (dual-core)
Expansion
- Number of M.2 Slots1
- Number Of eSATA Ports0
Connectivity
- Internet ConnectivityWi-Fi
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
- NFC EnabledNo
Camera
- Front-Facing CameraYes
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution720p
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
Network
- Wireless NetworkingWireless-AC
- Number Of Ethernet Ports0
Compatibility
- Operating SystemWindows 10 Home in S mode
Included
- Blu-Ray PlayerNo
- Numeric KeypadYes
- Stylus IncludedNo
- Included SoftwareMicrosoft Office 365 (30 Day Trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 Day Trial)
Power
- Battery Life7.5 hours
- Battery Cells2-cell
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage65 watts
Dimension
- Product Height14.26 inches
- Product Width9.98 inches
- Product Depth0.78 inches
- Product Weight4.07 pounds
Audio
- Audio TechnologyDolby Audio
- Speaker Type2 x 1.5W with Dolby Audio
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
- EPEAT QualifiedNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- Internal CarrierNot Applicable
- UPC195348092494
Customer rating
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
The Best laptop deal I found ANYWHERE!!
|Posted .Owned for 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Probably the BEST DEAL I have ever found on a laptop. I bought the same model and not a week let found it even less expensive, so I bought this one and returned the other. Not one problem. A couple freebies and more points. This is a great laptop for almost anything! I highly recommend this make and model!!
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .Hello. Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 laptop. We are SO pleased to hear that the value and performance of the IdeaPad 3 meets your computing needs so well! We appreciate your recommendation =)
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Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Speed, ValueRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Fantastic Value for the Money...
|Posted .Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.Features
Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Price, Speed, ValueThis laptop is fairly priced normally, but if you can get it on sale it's simply the best value available right now in a new laptop. I picked mine up a couple days ago for $299.99 and at that price, there is nothing that can compare with it (new). You can read about the specs elsewhere so I won't bother to address here. Instead I'll try to add some observations as I think of them that I hope will still be useful. First, Lenovo reps will always jump into these comments and question sections to tell us that "this model is not user upgradable. A certified technician must do all of the work, so as to not void the warranty." While it may void the warranty, it is not true that the model is not user upgradable. In fact, this laptop is particularly easy to open up, and the RAM, SSD, WIFI card and battery are all upgradable/replaceable. RAM comes dual channel, with 4GB soldered and 4GB replaceable (see photo). Lenovo states that the replaceable slot can take up to 8GB, but many people are reporting they've stuck 16GB in there and they're getting all 20GB total. I happened to have an extra 8GB stick of DDR4 2667MHz available, so I pulled out the 4GB and threw that in there for a total of 12Gb, and that's working perfectly. Also, as I read through some of the Lenovo reps' answers to questions, I see there is quite a bit of incorrect information. For example, the laptop DOES have a media reader (SD card) and the display is 1920x1080 (FHD) IPS, *NOT* a TN 1366 X 768 (HD) screen, as stated by a Lenovo rep in answer to a question on this site. Anyway, at this price, there is really little for me to complain about. Yes, I wish it had a backlit keyboard, and yes I really wish it had a USB-C port (which is a ridiculous omission here towards the end of 2020), and perhaps some of the plastic (eg, the bottom panel could look less cheap...but for $299.99 I'm willing to overlook such things. The laptop works perfectly well (even with the stock 8GB RAM) for all of the tasks you are likely to do with a sub-$500 computer (office apps, media consumption/streaming, even light gaming as the integrated G1 graphics on the Ice Lake i3 are also good enough to handle some decent games at over 60fps also [e.g., CS:GO, Dirt Rally] if you play with settings/resolutions.) It also has a decent keyboard, with nice spacing between keys, and a numpad (which is not a given these days, even on 15" laptops). The keystrokes are a little shallow, but all in all it's a good typing experience. The audio on this laptop is surprisingly good. It gets pretty loud compared to many laptops (especially ones this inexpensive), and distortion-free, though it's by no means any kind of audiophile experience. Play with the Dolby settings and EQ and and you can settle in to sound that you like. One downside for me is the SD reader; I like to keep a 400GB Micro SD card loaded with music in my laptops, since I am constantly listening to tunes on the go and want to be able to do that anywhere without worrying about streaming and internet connectivity. And while I can certainly still do that with this laptop, the SD cards do not sit even close to flush with the side of the laptop, they protrude quite a bit. WIFI is an Intel AC 9560 card, and I'm getting great speeds with no complaints. For anyone upgrading the SSD or starting off with a clean install of Win 10, do go to Lenovo's site and download "Lenovo Utility." Among other things, this is the application that will then allow you to easily switch the BIOS system performance modes (thermal profiles - Intelligent Cooling [15W TDP], Battery Saving [12.5W TDP] or Extreme Performance [25W TDP]) via Fn +Q. I would recommend this laptop even at full price, but if you can get it on sale, it's a fantastic deal.
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Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .Hi There! Thanks for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15" laptop. We are so happy to hear the performance, features, and value of the IdeaPad 3 is meeting your computing needs so well. We appreciate your detailed review, feedback, and recommendation of the IdeaPad 3 laptop.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great Laptop for work and email!
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I love my new laptop, it replaces an HP I had for about 4 years. It’s great for email, Facebook, and Citrix to log in for work. I was worried set up would be difficult, it took less than 10 minutes, a great deal!
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Fast PC!
|Posted .Owned for 2 months when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5The best budget pc on the planet hands down. I went back and bought another.
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .Hello. Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 laptop. We are pleased to hear that the value and performance of the IdeaPad 3 meets your computing needs so well!
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Quality4 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great computer
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality4 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5This is a really good computer. Just the right size. Not too expensive. It has a lot of storage space for the many pictures that I take and store on my computer.
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Great Purchase
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I definitely recommend purchasing this laptop. It works greats. Everything loads quickly. The camera quality isn’t bad. Storage is good. So far, so great.
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Camera broke after 3 weeks
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5After having the computer for 3 weeks the camera is malfunctioning, and there are yellow vertical lines on any image. This wouldn't have been a huge issue, except for now when I'm primarily using the computer for Zoom meetings.
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Quality1 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use1 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with the webcam on your Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 Laptop, model number 81WE011UUS, ships with a 720p webcam with manual Privacy Shutter built in. First, be sure the manual Privacy Shutter is all the way open.. If it is only partially open it can cause the image displayed by the camera to be degraded. If that is not the issue, be sure you have the latest version of Windows 10 on the computer, then update all of the BIOS files and driver, including the video drivers for the webcam, up to that latest version of Windows 10. You can easily accomplish this by scanning the computer with the Lenovo Utility software available on this computer. This system has Lenovo utilities installed to help maintain the health of the device and keep the operating system software up to date. Type "Lenovo Vantage" in the Cortana Search window (if Lenovo Vantage is not installed on your device, you can download the APP and install it now). Select Lenovo Vantage from the list. In the window that opens, click on "Health and Support". In the expanded menu, select "Hardware Scan" In the window that opens, select "Run Quick Tests". This will scan your entire system for errors. Follow any directions that may pop up. If the problem continues after this scan, now click on "System Update". First select Windows update from the menu. Scan your system to be sure you have the latest version of Windows 10. Once that scan is complete, select "Additional Updates". This will scan your device to be sure there are no new BIOS/Driver updates needed. Follow any instructions that may pop up. If the issue still continues after these updates, we recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686 for additional help.
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High tech low price
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Got my first new laptop and saved so much money I got a 1tb external hard drive to back everything up plus sim DVD writer
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Rating 3.5 out of 5 stars with 4 reviews
(4 Reviews)- Laptop MagRating, 3.5 out of 53.5Rami Tabari on July 5, 2020Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i (15-inch) reviewThe IdeaPad Gaming 3i is a solid budget gaming laptopFull Review
- Tech AdvisorRating, 3.5 out of 53.5Mike Jennings on August 21, 2020Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3iThe Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i is cheap, and it's got the power for mainstream gaming – but there are compromises including the screen and other specsFull Review
- LaptopMedia.comJuly 22, 2020Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3i (15) review – second-generation Ideapad Gaming = 10th Generation processorsNaturally, budget gaming laptops attract a lot of interest. And after the success of introducing the Ideapad Gaming series last year, Lenovo is trying to hit harder than ever in 2020. Quite possiblFull Review
- LaptopMedia.comJune 10, 2020Lenovo Ideapad 3 (15) review – AMD or Intel, the choice is yoursDepending on the country where you reside, the Ideapad 3 (15) is one of the more affordable devices on the market. As such, don't expect to be blown away by great performance, or by good builFull Review
Q: QuestionHello, what is the max RAM it an be upgraded to? Is it 4Ggb internal and 4gb memory card in the slot?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer As the Lenovo rep reported, 4Gbyte is soldered to the board and there is a 4Gbyte SODIMM in the memory slot. I don't care about the warranty, so I removed the 4Gbyte SODIMM and replaced it with a 16Gbyte module (Crucial DDR4-2666 1.2V CL19, CT16G48FRA266). See the images. I don't know if this is the maximum, but 20Gbyte is enough for me. I've had the laptop for 2 weeks now and really like it, especially for the price.
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Q: QuestionHow do I switch from windows 10 s mode to windows 10 home?
Asked by Kurt.
- A:Answer Here is a link to instructions for switching from Windows 10 S-Mode to Windows 10 Home: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4456067/windows-10-switch-out-of-s-mode
Answered by Lenovo Product Expert
Q: QuestionDoes this Lab Top have windows word? Can I do spreadsheet's?
Asked by Paul.
- A:Answer Only a limited version to try and trap you into a Microsoft subscription. After switching out of Windows S mode, download and install LibreOffice (https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download/) for free instead, and set its applications to save in their equivalent Office formats (*.docx, *.xlsx, etc.).
Answered by Peabody
Q: Questionspecs say no ethernet ports how do i connect to my modem. I do not use wi=fi.
Asked by Bob5.
- A:Answer Hi Bob, You will need an adapter like this one, sold by Best Buy https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-usb-2-0-to-ethernet-adapter-white/6233049.p?skuId=6233049&ref=212&loc=1&ref=212&loc=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwwuD7BRDBARIsAK_5YhXhvECALCwlVoaCZpTV54SmUUu_1mevlMW6SsbiD7nZ1sRGOCzzIlMaAp3tEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Q: QuestionCan I download Fortnite on this laptop
Asked by Edyn.
- A:Answer That will depend on the requirements and compatibility of the software you want to download. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 model number 81WE011UUS, ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost. We recommend you check with the software publisher's web site for their compatibility with Windows 10 S-Mode 64-bit operating system and the minimum/recommended hardware requirements (Is a Graphics card required, the processor speed and the minimum required system RAM and the minimum available hard drive space) to run their program, then compare those requirements to this system's configuration.
Answered by Lenovo Product Expert
Q: Questiondoes it have built-in speakers and a camera for zoom meetings
Asked by mb.
- A:Answer Yes. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 Laptop, model number 81WE00KVUS, has both internal speakers and a 720p (HD) webcam with manual Privacy Shutter and Dual Array microphone, built in. The IdeaPad 3 15 ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost. We always recommend you check the requirements and compatibility of any software you will be installing on your new computer, before you invest in any computer. Be sure your new computer can support the software you will need to use.
Answered by Lenovo Product Expert
Q: QuestionDoes this have a way to expand storage internally? It looks like there is a bay for a 2.5" SSD drive from a picture of the internals, but it isn't listed as having this.
Asked by Anon.
- A:Answer There is a bay for a 2.5" drive (hard drive or solid state). Other users have reported their computers did not have a drive mounting bracket for this bay, but mine did, and I mounted a 1Tbyte hard drive. However, my drive's ribbon cable was too short to reach the connection on the motherboard. It looks like a ribbon cable about 4 inches long should work, but it will have to twist through 90 degrees, and may have to be routed underneath the battery.
Answered by Peabody