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Rating 3.6 out of 5 stars with 1786 reviews

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  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

  • Speed

    Rating 3.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

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66%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Ideapad 1 14" laptop's ease of use, affordability, and impressive battery life, praising its portability and lightweight design. However, many users express concerns regarding its processing speed and limited RAM, finding the performance inadequate for demanding tasks. Some also mention challenges with boot times and storage capacity.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Solid computer

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

    Good price super slow computer but does the job not at all dissapointed really!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Meets homeschool needs

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

    This works perfect for our homeschooling needs, lightweight, with a large enough screen to navigate. Runs smooth with no issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey, Olivia, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that it is perfect for your needs, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us. Lenovo

  • Cons mentioned:
    Performance, Speed

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not good

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

    Extremely slow. It takes forever to load and freezes all the time. I wouldn’t recommend for Any one. Unfortunately I did not open it right de way to find out and the return window was already closed. It is sitting here as a garbage. I’ll not recommend any one to buy it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello, NdeyeN. We are sorry to hear that you have experienced an issue with your IdeaPad. To help remedy this, first, we recommend searching for and applying any available updates through Windows Update Settings. Also, ensure that your home Wi-Fi network is compatible with, and is capable of supplying your laptop with sufficient bandwidth to deliver the performance you desire for internet-based tasks. If after these steps your issue persists, we then recommend reaching out to Lenovo Tech Support at this number: 877-453-6686, and providing a representative with details of your issue, so that they may help by providing a solution for you. We appreciate you sharing your experience so that we may use it to continue to better our products and services for yourself and others. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo Go

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

    Computer runs very slow. It’s the right size, setup was easy but its slow.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Computer

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

    It’s a ok computer not the best of the best but gets the job done

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    it’s alright

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

    I had gotten this when it was on sale so I'd say it's a good budget laptop. However it is slow to load but I wasn't expecting anything when it was only $140

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Memory, Speed

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Computer review

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

    Computer is nice but slow for the price. Should also have more memory

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Hard to beat for the $

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

    I was looking at used PCs for basic browsing. When I found this base Lenovo I jumped on it. Its got good battery life and once it updated and I got rid the trash, its been a decent computer. I wouldn't recommend it for anything other than basic tasks. It fits the bill for me.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    OK for the price.

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

    For the price paid it is OK. Lags even when surfing the internet. Page loading is slow. Not really impressed but I got it for my mother-in-law that is on a fixed income just so she can do groceries and such as she no longer drives.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey, ragtop. We are sorry to hear that the performance hasn't delivered to your expectations. We recommend ensuring the latest system updates are applied to verify that the system is up to date to help improve responsiveness. We are glad to hear that it has been sufficient for its purpose, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    Good for students and schoolsComfortable to use with a little slowness

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Deal

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

    Quite happy with this laptop. Bought this for my sister for light gaming and she loves it. The price was great for the specs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi, JasmineC, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are pleased to hear that your sister loves it, and we appreciate your time taken to share your experience and feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of my favorite laptops

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

    I honestly like how this laptop was within my budget and it’s like wonderfully useful since I bought this for school. It works like a charm and it’s very light to me. I recommend this for your next laptop

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Patience pays off with help from Microsoft.

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

    Lenovo makes a quality product. This laptop is not the most powerful, but it gets the job done. With a complimentary 1-year subscription to Microsoft Office, the purchase was even more of a deal. With a little patience, this laptop will serve many needs.

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Only for VERY, VERY light use. Painfully slow!

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

    As you probably read in other reviews, this laptop is EXTREMELY slow. I spent most of the day downloading updates. Then I deleted everything I possibly could to try to increase the speed. It worked OK if you have a lot of time and patience. Was able to surf the web and play movies on Netflix. Lenovo should definitely be ashamed of using such a slow processor and only 4 GB of ram. Just a little faster processor and 8 GB of ram would have made this a decent laptop.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello, KenB. We are sorry to hear that you have experienced an issue with your IdeaPad. This model is an entry level, light use system designed for singular, non-demanding tasks. Should you feel you are using the device for its intended use and still experiencing a performance issue, we recommend searching for and applying any available updates through Windows Update Settings. Also, ensure that your home Wi-Fi network is compatible with, and is capable of supplying your laptop with sufficient bandwidth to deliver the performance you desire for internet-based tasks. If after these steps your issue persists, we then recommend reaching out to Lenovo Tech Support at this number: 877-453-6686, and providing a representative with details of your issue, so that they may help by providing a solution for you. Also, you make a great point, as we have devices with different features and specifications to meet the range and needs for various users. We appreciate you sharing your experience so that we may use it to continue to better our products and services for yourself and others. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good for checking email

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

    I got what I paid for. It's nice to have places where the possibility of damage or theft is higher. For what I paid, I won't be devastated if something happens.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey AnaP, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that that your IdeaPad is good for you. We really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Cons mentioned:
    Performance, Speed

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Cant Even Use for Light Internet Browsing.

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

    I had bought this laptop to use for light tasks such as word documents, and internet browsing. I was very disappointed by the fact that even after all the updates were applied and a fresh restart it took over two minutes for edge to load to its own homepage. Even opening up task manager seemed to be too much for this processor. Honestly I do not know how they can even sell this unless it was for spare parts. I went in knowing that the intel processor was weak but I was suprised to see that it could not handle the basic use for a laptop at all. Returning it as soon as I can.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello, AverageJoe95. We are sorry to hear that you have experienced an issue with your IdeaPad. If you still have your IdeaPad and are in need of help, to remedy this urgently, we recommend reaching out to Lenovo Tech Support and providing a representative with details of your issue, so that they may help by providing a solution for you. Here is a phone number to speak with a tech support representative to further resolve your issue: 877-453-6686. We appreciate you sharing your experience so that we may use it to continue to better our products and services for yourself and others. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life
    Cons mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Okay for the money

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

    The processing speed is atrocious. I know it’s a cheap laptop but I figured it wouldn’t be as slow as it was straight out of the box. I removed a lot of the bloatware that I had permissions to get rid of,…but…it’s still super slow. It does have a decent battery life though

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello, Josh. Should you feel you are using the device for its intended use and still experiencing a performance issue, we recommend searching for and applying any available updates through Windows Update Settings. Also, ensure that your home Wi-Fi network is compatible with, and is capable of supplying your laptop with sufficient bandwidth to deliver the performance you desire for internet-based tasks. If after these steps your issue persists, we then recommend reaching out to Lenovo Tech Support at this number: 877-453-6686, and providing a representative with details of your issue, so that they may help by providing a solution for you. We appreciate you sharing your experience so that we may use it to continue to better our products and services for yourself and others. Lenovo

  • Cons mentioned:
    Ram

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pleasantly Surprised

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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.

    Budget laptop but with a few upgrades, works pretty well. It wasn’t very clear to me if this could be upgraded. No go on the RAM, as its soldered to the motherbord. But yes on the harddrive. Mine came with an open m.2 ssd slot, so I installed a new 2280 drive (256 gb) and performed a fresh install via USB on the newly installed drive. Reformatted the original emmc drive for extra storage. Initial installation and subsequent updates were pretty quick. Very happy so far. 5 stars considering price and results I’ve been able to obtain with modifications noted.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hello, DPN281. Thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are pleased to hear that your IdeaPad 1 now meets your needs so well and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent value

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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 the best. It's the right laptop for my 8yr daughter and my wife. My daughter is able to access what she needs from school and other learning tools as well. My wife can conduct her business too. I recommend this for each member of the family.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Review of product I purchase

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

    I have purchased this item for my sister. Even though the speed is not that much I did liked the display of the screen and the battery life. I would recommend this item gor people who just wanna purchase a laptop gor daily use. Glad I bought it.

    I would recommend this to a friend