Customers are positive about the ideacentre 300S's price, ease of use, performance, and compact size, finding it suitable for basic computing tasks. However, customers are negative about the motherboard, RAM, and hard drive reliability, with some experiencing failures shortly after purchase. The small form factor is a plus for many, but some users felt the included RAM and storage were insufficient. Issues with the cooling fan were also reported by a few users.
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Hard drive, Motherboard
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Terrible
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We've had nothing but issues with this product. Manufacturer replaced motherboard.... Then one day after that we needed a harddrive... Now it's not loading. We've only had this device for three months. Please stay away from this model
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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With regard to the issues you mention with your device, there may be driver updates for your specific system. Follow the link below to look for new driver updates for your specific system. You can also run diagnostics from the Lenovo site as well. As always, be sure to create a restore point on your system before you make any changes. Here is the link: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/Desktops-and-all-in-ones/300-Series/300s-11ibr/90DQ/002MUS?tabName=Downloads&linkTrack=Mast:SubNav:Support:Drivers and Software|Drivers and Software
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Ease of use, Performance, Price
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Motherboard
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent of for the price
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This pc is decent for the price you pay. It has only one major flaw in the mother board that I have seen online but when it does run okay it works great and has no issues for a beginner computer or for a pc for surfing and reading emails etc.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for an entry level desktop
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This was the lowest priced desktop the store offered. It is essentially laptop fitted into a desktop casing. Everything is one main board and uses a laptop external power adapter to power it. So it is not a powerful unit by any means. However, it gets the job done for very basic situations.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Price
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Speed
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Decent computer for the cost.
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This computer isn't top of the line but for the money it seems adequate. Not super fast but fast enough and with Windows 10 it satisfies all my needs. One thing it lacks is a cool keyboard but for just a little more money I upgraded it to one with easier to see, backlit keys.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 300s desktop. We are pleased to hear that the value of the of the IdeaCentre 300s meets your computing needs.
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Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great cheap PC
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Great PC for those wanting a Windows PC. It would need some upgrades before doing gaming, but, for small stuff, it will be able to fuffil your needs.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Hard drive, Ram
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
not bad for first time with windows 10
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the screen is a little jumpy when you are surfing the web- sometimes it hesitates when you want to go some where- sometimes you have to click more than once before it will do what it is supposed to do-- that is the negative--on the positive- good color vibrant-- helps are great as I am sometimes lost - Cortana is best shut off --sound is good-- needs more hard drive memory and up graded ram on purchase-- seems to be over all a great machine
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 300s desktop. With regard to the hesitation you mention while online, this is often due to the loading of banner ads on the page. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaCentre 300s meets your computing needs.
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Ram, Speed
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Basic Computer
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Basic computer. I thought a quad core processor would be quicker than my old dual core e-machine with only 2 gig of ram and 9 years old. Not so much. I upgraded the Leveno to 8 gib ram for 38.00 on line and only slightly better. I can see why this item is discontinued and the newer version has a Pentium i3 processor. That all being said. For the open box price and what I have so far so good. Got this basically as a backup and only occasional use. Hope I don’t have any problems as I have seen in other reviews. If it lasts a couple of years it will be worth the money.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 300s desktop. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaCentre 300s is working out for you.
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Storage
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
I use it mostly for e-mail and internet
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The machine comes up fast (about 10 seconds). For the most part, it is fast enough for my kind of usage..Storage is not a problem. I store some Photo's and some music.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 300s desktop. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the IdeaCentre 300s meets your computing needs so well.
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Ease of use, Performance, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great machine!
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Wonderful PC with lots of features. Starts up fast and processes emails and Internet inquiries very quickly. Not a very big box so it fits well as a desktop computer. Easy to install and set up is very simple. Very solid machine and seems to be made very well. I'm very pleased!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 300s desktop. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaCentre 300s meets your computing needs so well.
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Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Decent machine for basic computing
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It is good machine for basic computing. Not powerful enough for heavy use. But cheaper than almost any other computer or laptop.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 300s desktop. We are pleased to hear that the value and performance of the IdeaCentre 300s meets your computing needs so well.
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
good tower for $
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Good basic tower with windows 10. Really like windows 10. Works great for connecting to work pc working remotely. Plenty quick.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 300s desktop. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the IdeaCentre 300s meets your computing needs so well.
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Ease of use, Storage
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
great for a beginner
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light weight; easy to use, more than enough storage
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing Lenovo. We are pleased that the Lenovo IdeaCentre 300s is meeting your computing needs so well.
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Just okay
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I purchased this PC for my son in Dec. and within 8 months the hard drive crashed and I had to send it in to get replaced . I guess you get what you pay for .
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Performance, Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Definite Upgrade
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This was a computer I "had to buy!" I am a teacher and my computer crashed the day before my schools Ed Fair and I needed to show the Powerpoint Movie my 8th grade class created. It's a definite upgrade. Not the best and I often wish I spent more, but still a great value for the money.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 300s Desktop. We are pleased that the features of the IdeaCentre 300s fit with your computing needs.
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Ease of use
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Speed
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice for Bare Bones computing
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Don't expect this to be a powerhouse. It's not meant to be. But it's good for simple computing, word processing, web-surfing, and simple stuff. No, it won't run Crisis, but is good for a simple office computer (which is what this is being used for) for those things I've listed.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 300s. We are glad that the IdeaCentre 300s is meeting your computing needs.
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Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not Bad
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I purchased this based on the good price. I was looking for something to use as an entertainment computer. I did require anything too fancy. That being said in the end I wanted something a little bit more powerful as such I exchanged it for another computer.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ease of use, Price
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
GOOD BASIC DESKTOP
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THIS IS A GOOD BASIC DESKTOP I USE FOR EMAIL, BILL PAYING, BROWSING, WATCHING YOUTUBE AND NETFLIX...I HAVE TO LEARN HOW TO USE WINDOW 10, BUT, NO PROBLEM WITH IT SO FAR...GOOD ITEM FOR THE PRICE.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaCentre 300s desktop. We are pleased to hear that the value and performance of the IdeaCentre 300s meets your computing needs so well.
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Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Slim Desktop
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Slim tower and easy set up. Keyboard buttons were too flat. Used original keyboard. Functions well for everyday basic use at a good price.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ram, Speed
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
no software with it and runs slow.
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no software with it and runs slow. will try to add memory and see if we get improvement. did not come with any kind of office software which I had to buy for additional$150.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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You might want to take a look at this tips/tricks article on how to speed up your Windows 10 system. Be sure to create a restore point on your system before you make any changes or download new software on your system: http://support.lenovo.com/us/en/products/Desktops-and-all-in-ones/300-Series/300s-11ibr/90DQ/002MUS?linkTrack=Caps%253ABody_SearchProduct&tabName=downloads&beta=false
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great PC for the price
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This was an upgrade from a Vista machine, it was a world of difference, plenty of features and a small form factor.