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Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 418 reviews

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75%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are impressed with the Lenovo IdeaCentre 3's ease of use, performance, and compact size, frequently citing its value for the price. Many appreciate the straightforward setup and sufficient storage, although some users found the RAM to be limiting and suggested an upgrade. A few customers experienced issues with the hard drive's speed and software compatibility. Overall, the positive feedback on ease of use and performance outweighs the negative comments regarding limited RAM and hard drive performance.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ms. Ann

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

    I am in joying my thing the customer service I love so much

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Upgraded to 21st Century 22nd Century Computer

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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.

    After Research, as A+ Computer Repair Tech, Electrician, Electronics Engineer, U.S. Army Ordnance Corps Scientist before "Made In China", bought Lenovo IdeaCentre, as previously an International Business Machines, IBM, Corporation, Changed Mechanical Hard Drive to Faster Solid State, maximum amount of the fastest Random Access Memory, RAM, Operating System to meet or exceed Federal Government and Military Standards. Adding a NVMe (nonvolatile memory express) to go even faster without crashes than the read write of the Solid State Drive, As no longer a entry level low end computer, Student computer, Teacher computer, Professor computer. Would not recommend this computer unless the A+ Computer Technician upgrades have been done. Next project, upgrading another computer to higher capabilities than most Hewlett-Packard, HP, computers and Apple products.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Silver fox

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

    Good product and cost was excellent, The new slim design is perfect. Very compact. It was very easy to install. Their was not major problems. It runs faster then my old tower.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 Desktop Computer. We are pleased to hear that the value, features, easy install and performance of the IdeaCentre 3 meets your computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Cons mentioned:
    Hard drive, Speed, Upgradability

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Simple PC but not a race horse.

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

    This is a good, simple, no frills pc. Good for a simple web browser system or a younger person's pc system. Be warned that you won't really be able to upgrade this computer and it's not going to win any races. Can't even install another hard drive (the bios is locked on default hardware)! Not suggested for anyone even slightly considered a power user or pc gamer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Ram

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not For Multi Tasking

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

    No built in audio and the system is slow even after adding additional RAM. We purchased this unit 3-4 months ago from BestBuy It wants to always run at max capacity. Both CPU, RAM, and HDD will run near 100% at times making it difficult to have the internet, email, and quick books (Hosted Edition) functioning at the same time. RAM is always near max, CPU & HDD will randomly max out causing programs to lock up and shutdown. We shut the computer off every night too. It had good spec's so I'm not sure why it has troubles keeping up with our other brand computers with similar spec's.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with your Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 Desktop Computer. If you are getting less than expected performance, be sure any software you installed is compatible with Windows 10. There is no need to install Microsoft Office software. The software is already part of the operating system, you just need to activate the software with a purchased product key. If you have installed a copy of Microsoft Office, this is conflicting with the existing copy on the system and this will slow your system down. If you have installed a 3rd party anti-virus program, be sure that Windows Defender is turned off and that the trial version of McAfee Anti-Virus software is uninstalled. There can only be one anti-virus program on the system. You may need to restore your system to original factory default settings if any of the programming errors have occurred. You can do that by typing "restore" in the Cortana search window. Just click on the magnifying glass icon at the bottom left of your Windows 10 Desktop. Click on "Reset This PC" Then click on "Get Started" and follow the on screen directions to restore to factory defaults. If the problem persists, we recommend you contact Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686. Lenovo

  • Cons mentioned:
    Ram

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Add memory and it's a winning little budget PC

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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.

    At first, I wasn't sure what to think about this new PC from Lenovo, but once I installed the latest Windows 10 OS upgrades, ran the standard Disk Cleanup and Defrag and Optimize from the Control Panel, and installed the new Edge Chromium browser, one week after purchase, it's a nice little winning budget PC that surprised even a PC veteran like myself! That said, don't even think about playing graphics-heavy 3D or first-person shooter games, just the simple Solitaire, Mah Jongg, word or number ones that kids or retirees should play. The standard 4GB pf RAM memory installed is weak, so I suggest adding at least 8GB of laptop memory (yes, it uses only those little laptop sticks), and you've got a terrific little PC for the kids, or moms and dads to do homework, email, and light web surfing. This little guy even has free Cyberlink PowerDVD included and a good vertical CD/DVD drive to play DVD movies and install basic software, such as card games, etc. But make sure if you want this good but little machine to perform some basic tasks, that you must add at least 8GB of laptop memory to the second RAM slot. So for my purposes and needs for an inexpensive but small, light, and ultimately worthwhile desktop tower for email, writing, and basic web-surfing, hook it up to a $100 monitor and get a set of $10 speakers, and you're all set with a budget setup. It's a solid little unit, probably the best low-budget PC (as long as you add that memory!), you can't beat this Lenovo, especially at the price! All things considered, I rate it a 4.5 out of 5, just that (and I'll say it one more time) don't forget to get that extra memory! ;)

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 Desktop, model number 90MV0001US. This is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its AMD Athlon 3050U processor. This Dual-Core processor has a base speed of 2.3GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.2GHz. This configuration has 4GB of DDR4-2666MHz RAM. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. If this describes your computing needs, the Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 Desktop would be a good choice for you. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Usb ports

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Alittle does a lot

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

    Small in size, quiet in operation and enough USB ports for all your equipment. Yes it has a disc player for playing and recording. This computer tower may be small in size but does it all with a price tag that is also small.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 Desktop Computer. We are pleased to hear that the value, features and performance of the IdeaCentre 3 meets your computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Cons mentioned:
    Ram

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A very good computer for the price

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

    It's a very good computer, though I do wish I had splurged a little more for more RAM. It comes with only 4 GB RAM, but a modern operating system needs at least 8 GB. If I'm careful not to have too much running at the same time, it performs very well. It comes with both USB 2.0 and USB 3.1 ports. I've been careful to match the ports to the devices. Of course USB 3.1 is much faster. But I've also been impressed by the performance of USB 2.0 devices plugged into the USB 2.0 ports. The DVD tray is kinda flimsy. A CD fell off and I worried it would get stuck inside. But I was able to get it out and continue using the DVD drive. Just gotta be careful putting a disc in. There's also the nuisance of the McAfee free trial. If you don't remove McAfee altogether, you'll keep getting extremely annoying notifications that your computer is at risk. You'll also get a more sedate message from Windows saying Windows Defender will take over. First time I saw that message I was like "Do that already!" Keeping these things in mind, I find that this is a very good computer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Usb ports

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small in size, but easy to upgrade!

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

    I bought this box TWICE because of its size and easy upgradability. We added 16GB of RAM and an SSD. This little thing is pretty zippy with Windows 11.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    pretty good

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

    I need to upgrade the ram but I knew that from the start. The guy that sold me it wanted me to be happy because I just turned in a nicer one that was defective. He gave me many options for different ones but I was trying to be in between. price and performance when I really wanted performance. But it was upgraded able and nice

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Usb ports

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy/ Lenovo = great experience

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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 to use in my home office. The computer is nicely outfitted along of expansion ports to connect or add USB devices. But what I love about it the last is the fact that it's a Lenovo!! It's durable in its design & quick and easy to get set up. I would recommend this product for someone looking for a entry level into working at home desktop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thanks for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 Desktop. We are so happy to hear the features, performance, and user-friendly design of the IdeaCentre 3 Desktop is meeting your computing needs so well! We appreciate your recommendation. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    highly recommended

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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.

    It is an excellent piece of equipment, I bought it for my daughters' homework and it worked perfectly, highly recommended

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Home & Office PC

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

    Very good for home and office applications, though it gets slow if you run more than 3 programs at once. Decent for gaming, frame rate is a little low, even with a large hard-drive partition. If you want this for high end gaming, be prepared to buy some ram sticks. Other than that, it was an easy set-up and had everything you need to get started, even keyboard and mouse.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 Desktop, model number 90MV0001US. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaCentre 3 meets your computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Ram

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good for minimal applications

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

    I purchased this because it was the least expensive option and for the business application I needed it for it works just fine. So I bought another one that does need to do more and have needed to upgrade the HD and RAM but it was probably still less expensive than just buying something with everything I needed up front.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 Desktop computer. We are pleased to hear that the value and performance of the IdeaCentre 3 meets the computing needs you purchased it for. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The deal of the day it was : )

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

    This is a great little machine for light-duty work.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Slow but has potential once you upgrade the ram

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

    It’s cheap and it’s slow but if you buy this item and want it to work wonderfully you have to upgrade the ddr4 ram. And it works wonderful once i upgraded it. So if you decide to get this i recommend upgrading the ram at the same time because the 4gb ram with it doesn’t cut it its really slow cant even open 2 apps. But once its upgraded it works like a charm

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice little desktop.

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

    Needed something to replace my old dinosaur computer. This was the ideal desktop for me. Nice and small. Has a lot of punch for it's size. Easy to set up too. Fits nicely on my desk.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    computerschmaltz

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

    easy to take out of box aND SET UP. SPEED SOMEWHAT SLOWER THAN LARGER MODELS (OBVIOUSLY) PRICE GOOD SEE TO BE WORKING FINE...NOT A GAMER OR IN NEED OF TREMENDOUS SPEED...SO FINE FOR AN OLD GUY LIKE ME !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Usb ports
    Cons mentioned:
    Ram

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Desktop PC

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

    Fast. compact size. USB ports and Sd card reader. Only minor issue is 4 GB of Ram could be a little bigger. Good pc for the money

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the entry-level, Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 Desktop Computer. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the IdeaCentre 3 meets your computing needs so well. 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. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Desktop

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

    going on 2 years now, have not had a problem with this desktop, love it, it's not too big nor too small, just right for my computer desk

    I would recommend this to a friend
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