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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1695 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

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Customers highly value the touchscreen, performance, and ease of use of the Ideapad 1i laptop. Many appreciate its lightweight design, competitive price, and the screen size. Positive feedback also highlights the battery life, although some users experienced issues with internet connectivity and graphics performance. The RAM was noted by some as needing an upgrade.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid Everyday Laptop — Great Value for the Price

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

    I recently purchased the Lenovo IdeaPad 1i 15.6" Full HD Touchscreen Laptop with Intel Core i3-1215U, 8GB memory, Intel UHD Graphics, and a 256GB SSD, and after using it for a while I’m really pleased with the performance and overall experience. Performance & Speed: This laptop handles everyday tasks like web browsing, streaming, video calls, and document work with ease. The Intel Core i3 processor paired with 8GB of RAM keeps things smooth for typical daily use. It’s not a heavy-duty machine for gaming or intense video editing, but for productivity and personal use it’s plenty capable. Display & Touchscreen: The 15.6" Full HD screen looks crisp and clear, and the touchscreen functionality is responsive and useful for quick navigation. It’s great for scrolling through web pages, browsing photos, or managing apps without always needing the touchpad. Storage & Boot Times: The 256GB SSD makes a noticeable difference — boot times are quick and programs load fast. There’s enough storage for everyday files and apps, and if you need more space you can always pair it with cloud storage or an external drive. Design & Portability: The Cloud Gray finish looks sleek and modern. The laptop is relatively lightweight for a 15.6" model, making it easy to carry between rooms or for occasional travel. The keyboard feels comfortable for typing, and the built-in webcam and microphone are solid for video conferencing. Overall: The Lenovo IdeaPad 1i is a dependable, well-rounded laptop that delivers strong value for the price. It’s an excellent choice for students, professionals, and anyone who needs a reliable everyday computer without breaking the bank. I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a capable, budget-friendly laptop with a touchscreen.

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

    Great value for price

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

    Works great for what it is. This is not a high powered device but if you want a cheap laptop capable of web browsing, general application tasks and basic connectivity this works well. Note I added another stick of aftermarket RAM to it to boost it to 24GB from the base 8 though it was working fine with the original 8. Battery seems to be good for about 3-4 hours of active use, charges quickly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey Greg, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your IdeaPad works great for you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this experience with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful choice!

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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 works great! It is lightweight and easy to carry around. It is very easy to use and the battery lasts a very long time!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi, EloThomas, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your IdeaPad works great for you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Touchscreen, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo Ideapad is the best!

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

    My Lenovo Ideapad is so easy lite weigh and easy to use, especially with the white on grey keys. Would highly recommend it for your next purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi, quainpierce. Thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your IdeaPad is a great fit for you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Laptop

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

    This laptop is an excellent choice for both academic and professional use. It combines powerful performance with portability, making it perfect for students attending classes and professionals handling work tasks. Its sleek design and long battery life ensure that you can work efficiently throughout the day, whether you're taking notes, conducting research, or participating in virtual meetings.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi LauraM, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that your IdeaPad is working excellently for your use, and we appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Touchscreen

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty solid computer

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

    This is a pretty good computer. The 17" is great for having a nice large screen, and the touchscreen feature is so convenient. Weirdly, had an issue with it not wanting to turn on, despite being fully charged. I thought I'd tried everything. Before taking it in, I decided to frantically hit the power button like a hundred times, and it powered on. Haven't had the issue since, but that was weird. Additionally, have had issues with the Dropbox syncing. Hard to know which is at fault for that.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey EliP, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're glad to hear that your IdeaPad is now working well for you. We really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. If you need help or have any questions, please let us know! Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    This lap top is great . I’ve have been looking for a while and wanted a touch screen that had windows that was NOT an HP . A few IT guys at my job swear by Lenovo brand computers.It was a great price and is everything I wanted . It does not have a back lot keyboard but that’s not a deal breaker . I absolutely love the touch screen and the laptop itself is fast and very responsive..

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey Cshell, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that you love your IdeaPad 1i. We really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

    Great laptop with great touchscreen. Got it at a stral of a price and i couldnt be any happier. It was great to be able to upgrade and not pay and arm and a leg. If your able to buy this laptop i woipd id recommend it highly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little lap top

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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. Perfect for what I need. Seems fast, good battery life, light weight and slim with a large screen and nice display.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Computer

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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. Easy to use and light. Awesome battery life.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey Superman, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your IdeaPad has been great for you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this experience with us. Lenovo

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great display and speed

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

    I’ve had a mixed experience with my Lenovo IdeaPad. On the positive side, the display is sharp and vibrant, making it great for watching videos and everyday use, and the overall speed is solid—it handles multitasking and basic applications smoothly without lag. That said, the battery life is pretty disappointing and doesn’t last as long as I’d expect for a laptop in this range. The volume is also underwhelming, especially if you’re not using headphones—it just doesn’t get loud enough. Overall, it’s a good performer with a nice screen, but the battery and audio hold it back.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo Ideapad 1i 15.7

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

    Fast, Light Weight, Great Price, Easy to Install, Perfect Screen Size

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Product/Buy!

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

    My fiancee was walking around with an old hunka' junka' of a laptop, and I thought it was the perfect time to snag the deal on this laptop. It has not disappointed! She was looking for a laptop to game and also do schoolwork on, and this is a great tool for just that. On top of it all, she loves the added touchscreen, and how large/clear the screen is!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi AmberC, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that it has been great for your fiancée's use, and we appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Touchscreen, Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight, budget-friendly for everyday use.

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

    The Lenovo Ideapad 1i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop is an excellent choice for my retired parents for their mundane tasks such as paying bills, ordering from various websites. It's lightweight, making it highly portable. The touchscreen adds a layer of convenience for them, making it ideal for navigating apps and scrolling web pages. And the price point is definitely a plus point.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey, CAPS, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your IdeaPad has been great for your use, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Performance, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Entry Level Computer

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

    Excellent entry level computer. Does most standard school and office tasks. Added bonus, has touch screen. Arrives in S-Mode, but can easily be taken out of that. Especially if you want to load other software, that’s not in the Microsoft App Store. Did not notice any decrease in performance or even after loading antivirus software. Would definitely recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey GeorgerP, thanks for choosing Lenovo! We're thrilled to hear that your IdeaPad has been excellent for you. We really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo laptop

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

    This laptop is Very easy to set up. It is perfect for all my needs. The touch screen is great and the speed is great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Two in one for the Win!!

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

    The young man provided lot of detail on the available Pc, he spent over 20 min helping me search the right model and ended with Lenovo idea pad. It was not only a great price but touch screen with an option to use as a tablet. Needles to say I was happy with my decision that boy deserves a bonus he was helpful and efficient thank you Best Buy!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi, Aleeciah, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase and had an excellent shopping experience. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bellevue, WA Best Buy

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

    Life saver! The product not only has touch screen capabilities that comes in handy, but it also has the software and processor I needed to conduct my business efficiently! Thank you to Bellevue Best Buy for assisting me in picking out the right product!

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

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo!

      It is good to hear that your IdeaPad 1i meets your business needs, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed, Touchscreen

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Practical and Fast

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

    I love it. It’s practical, fast, reliable, and starts up quickly. The touch screen is an added bonus, and the anti glare screen is helpful. Good for basic tasks like homework, online browsing, and test taking.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Speed, Touchscreen

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good value

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

    Full keyboard, touch screen perfect for my parents, easy to setup, perfect for general tasks, checking email, etc. Pretty fast, impressed.

    I would recommend this to a friend