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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 169 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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95%would recommend to a friend

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Customers express satisfaction with the IdeaCentre 3 Desktop's performance and speed, finding it fast and easy to use. Many appreciate its small size and quiet operation, with some upgrading the RAM for enhanced capabilities. While the desktop offers a good selection of connectivity options, a few customers wished for more USB-C ports. Some also noted the storage capacity is limited without upgrades.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo IdeaCentre 3 - Checking all the boxes.

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

    Very small form factor that packs a solid punch. Really well put together machine that just works. If you're looking for a mid-tier-esque computer, this will check most, if not all of your boxes. Quick and easy setup. Fast. Easy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hey ArrowToTheKnee, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your IdeaCentre 3 checks all the right boxes for you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us. Sincerely, IUsedToBeAnAdventurerLikeYou. Lenovo

  • Cons mentioned:
    Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Great value. Set up was easy. Has been very stable and operates quietly. Got an external ssd for more storage as on board drive has limited capacity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi RobertS, thanks for choosing Lenovo!

      We are happy to hear that you love your IdeaCentre 3 and that it offers great value to you. We appreciate you taking the time to share this with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo computer

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

    This computer is smaller and fits my desktop easiily. It's fast and I combined it with a 27 inch monitor. I also was able to use my Bose Bluetooth speaker and the sound is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi Sean, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that your IdeaCentre 3 is working out well for you, and we really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good office computer

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

    Compact - does everything we need it to do for moderate office work (QB's, Quicken, emails, etc)

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hey Daniel,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that this IdeaCentre 3 meets your every need.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Was a HP person but not anymore

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

    Love it. I was always a hp person but not anymore. This computer is compact and fast couldn't ask for a better machine that was in my budget range

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi Deegrip, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that you love your IdeaCentre 3, and we appreciate you sharing your feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    High on Power! Low on Price!

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

    This PC is the perfect upgrade! A lot of power packed into a compact package a very affordable price! I love all the input options as well! I'd highly recommend this Lenovo to anyone!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi, GarShow, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your IdeaCentre 3 has been perfect for you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ram

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very good value

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

    This PC, for its price is very good. I added another 8 gb of RAM. It was easy to do and in contrast to another suggestion I read somewhere, it didn't require low profile RAM. I also put in my own larger SSD from a computer I had previously for almost 8 years and it booted up fine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi ThomasTinkerer,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are pleased to read that this IdeaCentre 3 offers great value to you.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    SM

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

    I'm no computer geek. This one seems fast and very intuitive. simple to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey SteveM,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that this IdeaCentre 3 offers great ease of use.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo desktop

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

    Love that the Lenovo Idea Centre desktop is small enough to fit inside the shelf of my computer desk. Working well so far, very easy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello, Robert, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are pleased to hear that you love your IdeaCentre 3, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    customer

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

    I like it! I am very grateful for Loren and Victor to help me get this running. You have a wonderful team of workers at Best Buy. That's the reason I keep going back to purchase things. The desktop is working out very nice also.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey there,

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are pleased to read that you are satisfied with your purchase.

      Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    new computer

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

    Nice size and works well. Faster than my old computer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey LeeB,

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to hear that this IdeaCentre 3 is working well for you.

      Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Computer tower

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

    Great computer works fast efficient and very quiet

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey SofiaP,

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to hear that this IdeaCentre 3 is working great for you.

      Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mr. Gary

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

    Love my new tower..fast and easy to use. Would buy again. This is replacement of same item

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that you are loving your new IdeaCentre, and we really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Pleased With Purchase

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

    I really like this computer. It take up very little room due to it sits vertical not horizonal on my desk. It's also virtually silent in operation thanks to the SSD. It comes with everything needed to including a full size keyboard and mouse.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
      Posted .

      Hey RichardS,

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!

      We are glad to read that you are really liking this IdeaCentre 3.

      Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.

      Best,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenova

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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 install and activate. Compact with minimal desk top space needed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey DonR, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that your IdeaCentre 3 is working out well for you. We really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice sleak lil thang

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

    Very good budget pc, looks sleak and takes up minimal room, happy for what intending to use for

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey DavidE, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that you are happy with your IdeaCentre 3. We really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best computer

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

    This computer is very fast and easy to use! Very good price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi Kazuly, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that your IdeaCentre 3 is working out great for you, and we really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Do it!

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

    Replaced windows 10. Yay! Lightweight and easy to use. New mouse and keyboard are a boon.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for light home usage

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

    Good value for what you get and easy to set up. Bought for my mother who needs something for bills and light office work. 256GB SSD and 8GB ram is more than enough for the intended purposes. Easy to set up and minimal bloat to remove. Windows 11 has now reached that maturity phase that it’s a joy to use.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey freshairr, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that your IdeaCentre has good value to you and that it works well for mother's use. We really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    For home office use

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this for my wife for her home use and to help me witth my home business. It's not the fastest but foroffice everyday use it works just fine.

    I would recommend this to a friend