Lenovo - IdeaPad 3 15" Laptop - Intel Core i3-1005G1 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD
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Description
Features
Windows 10 operating system
Windows 10 brings back the Start Menu from Windows 7 and introduces new features, like the Edge Web browser that lets you markup Web pages on your screen.
15.6" Full HD display
1920 x 1080 resolution with native 1080p support to showcase your games and HD movies with impressive color and clarity.
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1005G1 processor
Smart dual-core, four-way processing performance for HD-quality computing.
8GB system memory for advanced multitasking
Substantial high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run your games and photo- and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once.
Solid State Drive (PCI-e)
Save files fast and store more data. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, PCI-e SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.
Intel® UHD Graphics
On-processor graphics with shared video memory provide everyday image quality for Internet use, basic photo editing and casual gaming.
Weighs 4.07 lbs. and measures 0.78" thin
Thin and light design with DVD/CD drive omitted for improved portability. 2-cell lithium-ion battery.
HDMI output expands your viewing options
Connect to an HDTV or high-def monitor to set up two screens side by side or just see more of the big picture.
Wireless/Wired connectivity (WiFi 5 - 802.11 ac)
Connect to a Wireless-AC router for nearly 3x the speed, more capacity and wider coverage than Wireless-N. Backward-compatible with all other Wi-Fi networks and hotspots.
Built-in HD webcam with microphone
Makes it easy to video chat with family and friends or teleconference with colleagues over Skype or other popular applications.
Basic software package included
30-days trial of Microsoft Office.
This laptop does not include a built-in DVD/CD drive.
Intel®, Pentium, Celeron, Core, Atom, Ultrabook, Intel® Inside and the Intel® Inside logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel® Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.
What's Included
Notebook, Charger, User Guide
Key Specs
- Screen Size15.6 inches
- Screen Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- Touch ScreenNo
- Processor ModelIntel 10th Generation Core i3
- Storage TypeSSD
- Total Storage Capacity256 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM)8 gigabytes
- GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
- Battery Life (up to)7.5 hours
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
- 2-in-1 DesignNo
- Backlit KeyboardNo
General
- Product NameIdeaPad 3 15" Laptop - Intel Core i3-1005G1 - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD
- BrandLenovo
- Model Number81WE011UUS
- Year of Release2020
Display
- Display TypeLED
- Screen Size15.6 inches
- Screen Resolution1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- Touch ScreenNo
Processor
- Processor BrandIntel
- Processor ModelIntel 10th Generation Core i3
- Processor Model Number1005G1
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
- Number Of Memory Slots1
- Number of Memory Sticks Included1
Graphics
- Graphics TypeIntegrated
- GPU BrandIntel
- GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics
Compatibility
- Operating SystemWindows 10 Home in S mode
Connectivity
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)1
- Number of DisplayPort Outputs (Total)0
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total)0
- Number of VGA Ports0
- Number of USB Ports (Total)3
- Headphone JackYes
- Number Of Ethernet Ports0
Power
- Power Supply Maximum Wattage65 watts
- Battery Life (up to)7.5 hours
- Battery Cells2-cell
- Battery TypeLithium-ion
Expansion
- Number of M.2 Slots1
Camera
- Front-Facing CameraYes
- Front Facing Camera Video Resolution720p
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
Features
- 2-in-1 DesignNo
- Backlit KeyboardNo
- Customizable Keyboard LightingNo
- Customizable Case LightingNo
- Audio TechnologyDolby Audio
- Speaker Type2 x 1.5W with Dolby Audio
- Cable Lock SlotNone
- Casing MaterialPlastic
Dimensions
- Product Height14.26 inches
- Product Width9.98 inches
- Product Depth0.78 inches
- Product Weight4.07 pounds
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
- EPEAT QualifiedNo
Included
- Included SoftwareMicrosoft Office 365 (30 Day Trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 Day Trial)
- Numeric KeypadYes
- Stylus IncludedNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC195348092494
Customer reviews
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2632 reviews
(2,632 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Battery Life4.2
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars
- Speed4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Display4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers commend the IdeaPad 3 15" Laptop for its budget-friendly price, user-friendly interface, and lightweight design that makes it easy to carry around. While some users have concerns about its battery life, many find that the laptop offers good performance and a clear screen for everyday tasks.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Price, Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast Laptop for School related work
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been eyeing a laptop to replace my Dell which was bought in 2016 (with a 4gb RAM). When I saw this deal, I know I have to get it. This Lenovo laptop is lightweight, slick design, and run fast (which is expected with a 8gb RAM). The graphic quality and sound quality are great. I am not a gamer and this laptop is mainly used for school related work which brings me to the next point. I have to switch out of the S mode because I have to install other programs/software such as Google Chrome and WebEx. Overall, I am happy with the purchase and I think this is the best deal for $300.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .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!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Value for the Money...
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This 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.
I 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.
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great laptop. Very quick.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The over all performance of the laptop is great for the $300.00 Black Friday cost. I don't regret buying. Mostly used for web surfing and some remote desktop connections to other PCs. There was almost no bloat at all! Couple Lenovo utilities, some ID Theft protection offer, and McAfee anti-virus and that was about it. If I had paid full price I would have been happy as well. I did take it out of S Mode and upgraded to Pro in case I need to play around with Hyper-V or Sandbox. It does have an interesting feature; when the laptop is turned off and you press any key a battery graphic shows up showing the remaining charge. Not sure how useful that is but I think its an interesting feature. Keyboard and track pad are decent. No complaints. They seem solid, keyboard has decent travel, The NVMe SSD is as "SKHynix HFM256GDHTNI-87A0B." Certainly not fastest SSD but OK performance, The LED panel is a "AUO B156HAN02.1." It is not IPS as noted the Lenovo rep in a few replies to questions here. Its an "a-Si TN" panel. Granted, I would say a good TN panel for sure but you need to use Intel Display app to tweak the colors and contrast. Its better than the typical TN panels used in the Dell's and HP's I have recently owned. Max brightness is what I would I would consider a bit low. Battery, when in a more conservative mode seems to be about 3 to 4 hours. This was not the extreme battery saver mode and the brightness on the screen was at max. I rated this laptop 5 stars because the value is really good!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 Laptop, model number 81WE011UUS, ships with a 15.6-Inch (screen size measured diagonally) IPS LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a refresh rate of 60Hz, a resolution of FHD (1920x1080) and a brightness level of 250 nits. Here is a link to more information about IdeaPad 3 15 model number 81WE011UUS:  https://psref.lenovo.com/Detail/IdeaPad/IdeaPad_3_15IIL05?M=81WE011UUS&clickid=zpuy3n0CUxyJTru0EHQlB1XYUkEzW81JpyrZW40&irgwc=1&PID=10451&acid=ww%3Aaffiliate%3Abv0as6
- Pros mentioned:Price
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Best laptop deal I found ANYWHERE!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Probably 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!!
I 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 =)
- Pros mentioned:Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Lap top
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The keyboard has comfortable big keys for me to use. I love that the best. I have in complaints this item is easy to use and light weight and portable
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Interal processing was awesome, however..
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The actual computer was not the slightest bit durable. Would not recommend for anyone that planned on flying with it, transporting it to and from work; the plastic pieces broke (shell case, display frame) during a security check for carryon luggage. Also the non backlit keyboard was a bummer that had no solution. Splirge anothed $50 for a better model
No, I would not recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Value for Black Friday
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a great laptop if you can get for 299.99. Once you get it, make sure you upgrade the RAM by getting a 16 GB 2666 Mhz (PC4 21300) SODIMM stick. Even though Lenovo's website show that max RAM is 12GB, you can upgrade up to 20 GB (4GB is already built in). I mainly use this computer for light gaming (emulation), internet surfing, and office suite application. So far, I did not have any issues with the computer.
I 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!
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great laptop, especially for the price
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.It’s cool to see a fairly new laptop with these specs be this cheap, for everyday tasks this thing is amazing, I’m pretty sure you could run some light gaming on it as well, (Minecraft csgo etc) overall I’m pretty satisfied
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
Posted .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!
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.
Answered by Peabody
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: QuestionIs there an ethernet port on this model?
Asked by Dee.
- A:Answer There is no built in ethernet port on the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 Laptop, model number 81WE011UUS, but you can connect this laptop to an ethernet cable by using a USB to ethernet adapter.
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
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