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Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars with 5026 reviews

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70%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are satisfied with the price, ease of use, lightweight design, and usability of the IdeaPad 1 14" Laptop. They find it to be a good value for the price, easy to navigate, lightweight, and suitable for basic tasks like schoolwork. However, customers have concerns about its slow performance, limited storage space, multitasking capabilities, and occasional freezing issues.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Slow

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Absolute Garbage

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

    Had it for a week. Had to reinstall windows 3 times. Browser is extremely slow and cannot even 3 windows at a time. Absolute Garbage. Be warned... because it is running Windows S, you cannot install Google Chrome.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      We are sorry to hear you are experiencing these issues with the the Lenovo IdeaPad 1-14. The IdeaPad 1 14" laptop is an entry level, light use system with its AMD A6-9220e processor, with a base speed of 1.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 2.4GHz, 4GB of RAM and a 64GB eMMC solid state hard drive, for quick access to files and programs. This model 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. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1-14 laptop is not meant for multi-tasking or demanding programs. It is good for Microsoft Office and light internet browsing. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1-14 laptop ships with a free 1-year subscription to Microsoft Office 365 (a $69.00 value). This model ships with a 300p webcam and microphone built in. If windows has become unstable or some other reason is causing you to re-install please reach out to customer support at 877-453-6686 Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Laptop is exactly rite fow my wife's needs.

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

    All and all the laptop was a great purchase for the needs of my wife. My experience for my purchase was as easy as can be expected considering the currant covid situation.

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

      Once again, thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14 Laptop for your wife. This computer can continue running at its best by keeping the Windows 10 Operating System and all supporting BIOS files and drivers up to date. 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 you ever need additional help with your Lenovo computer, we recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686 for additional help. Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product and price!

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

    I was in the market for a laptop and was conducting research on various products. Best Buy and Lenovo provided me with the knowledge that made my selection the best one!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Once again, thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14 Laptop. You can keep your computer running at its best by keeping the Windows 10 Operating System and all supporting BIOS files and drivers up to date. You can easily accomplish this by scanning the computer with the Lenovo Utility software available on this computer. Just 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 you ever need additional help with your Lenovo computer, we recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686 for additional help. Lenovo

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Welcome back to 1990!

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

    Bought this for my eight grader for school. It can barely run zoom as it's wifi radio is limited. Processor is weak and slow. Current phones process faster! Open multiple tabs and it gets even slower. This works like a computer from the 90's. Very disappointed.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello we are sorry to hear you are experiencing an issue with your WiFi speeds. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1-14 Laptop, model number 81VS0001US, ships with 5G, 802.11AC frequency WiFi which is up to 3X faster than standard 802.11N WiFi. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1-14 laptop is an entry level, light use system with its AMD A6-9220e processor, with a base speed of 1.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 2.4GHz, 4GB of RAM and a 64GB eMMC solid state hard drive, for quick access to files and programs. This system is not meant for demanding tasks or multi-tasking . If you are experiencing slower 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bought with over time money.

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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 notebook as an open item to be able to use for overtime for a work@home job. It works really wonderful after working out the links with a VPN.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi, thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 laptop. We are pleased to hear that the value and performance of the IdeaPad 1 meets your computing needs so well. Lenovo

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It’s okay

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

    I pretty much like it something simple for my craft.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    School

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

    Got this for my daughter online school due to the covid 19 and she love it and is able to use the camera to see her teacher

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Once again, thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14 Laptop for your daughter. You can keep this computer running at its best by keeping the Windows 10 Operating System and all supporting BIOS files and drivers up to date. 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 you ever need additional help with your Lenovo computer, we recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686 for additional help Lenovo

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Barely enough !!

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

    The laptop is just enough to do what you need to do.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift

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

    Was looking for a computer for an elderly gentleman as a gift. I was going to buy a used one, but this brand new one was inexpensive and was perfect for him.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It's a okay computer

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

    Freeze up something but other than that it's a good computer

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      The Lenovo IdeaPad 1-14 laptop, model number 81VS0001US, ships with Windows 10 S-Mode, which should not freeze. 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great laptop for school work

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

    Great laptop for my son schoolwork. Easy for a 9 year old to use. Love that i can set parental controls and don't have to worry about him seeing things he doesnt need to

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

      Once again, thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14 Laptop for your son. You can keep this computer running at its best by keeping the Windows 10 Operating System and all supporting BIOS files and drivers up to date. 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 you ever need additional help with your Lenovo computer, we recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686 for additional help. Lenovo

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Fair

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

    Fair enough for me to use and hopefully it will work out

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Laptop for Students

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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 Laptop for my wife to do her real estate courses. She had a chrome book before and that was a very confusing operating system compared to Windows and IOS.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Thank you for choosing the Lenovo IdeaPad 1-14 laptop for your wife. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaPad 1-14 meets your wife's computing needs so well. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1-14 laptop is an entry level, light use system with its AMD A6-9220e processor, with a base speed of 1.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 2.4GHz, 4GB of RAM and a 64GB eMMC solid state hard drive, for quick access to files and programs. This model 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. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1-14 laptop is not meant for multi-tasking or demanding programs. It is good for Microsoft Office and light internet browsing. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1-14 laptop ships with a free 1-year subscription to Microsoft Office 365 (a $69.00 value). Lenovo

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful but not functional.

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

    This beautiful laptop had a hard time doing simple tasks. Start time was slow and screen brightness was dim. I had to return this unit. This laptop is an entry level laptop but you can find better at the same price point.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      The Lenovo IdeaPad 1-14 laptop will boot from off to the Windows 10 desktop in less than 15-seconds, thanks to the 64GB eMMC solid state hard drive. This model ships with a LCD w/LED Backlight (Anti-glare) screen, with a resolution of 1366 X 768 (HD) and a brightness level of 220 nits. If you are experiencing slower 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

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for basic use

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

    Okay for basic use. Slow start up. Battery last for awhile.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14 Laptop will boot from off to the Windows 10 Desktop in less than 20-seconds. If you are getting slower boot times, even if you have switched out of S-Mode, 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sloooooooowwwwww

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Horrible laptop. Knew going in it'd be underpowered but not to the extent it was. Actually my fault, thought it was a chromebook. Returned next day.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really am impressed with the quality for the price. Present for my teenager and they love it. Glad to have purchased the warranty along with the product.

    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 IdeaPad 1 14 laptop, model number 81VS009GUS. We are pleased to hear that the IdeaPad 1 14 is working out so well for your child. Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    lenovo idea pad

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my idea pad It so easy to handle. It is light and the keypad is very easy to use. I like the smaller size much better than my old lenovo lap top.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not too bad

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a super cheap laptop. You get for what you pay.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      The Lenovo IdeaPad 1-14 laptop is an entry level, light use system with its AMD A6-9220e processor, with a base speed of 1.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 2.4GHz, 4GB of RAM and a 64GB eMMC solid state hard drive, for quick access to files and programs. This model 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. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1-14 laptop is not meant for multi-tasking or demanding programs. It is good for Microsoft Office and light internet browsing. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1-14 laptop ships with a free 1-year subscription to Microsoft Office 365 (a $69.00 value). Lenovo

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    This laptop is garbage.

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

    This is a garbage laptop. Don’t waste your money. I bought this for my 8 year old to use for school at home during covid for two functions: zoom meetings and Google docs - we can’t use it for zoom because the sound quality is terrible and cuts in and out constantly and we can’t understand what people are saying. The headphone jack doesn’t even work. We got this on sale for Christmas for $120 and we can’t even use it or return it because we missed the return window by 4 days. We bought it in November but immediately wrapped it and put it under the Christmas tree. We didn’t even take it out of the box until 1/4 when school resumed. So we have a $120 paperweight. If I could give this laptop zero stars I would.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend