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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 999 reviews

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91%would recommend to a friend

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Customers are pleased with the product's excellent overall performance, ease of use, and perfect screen size. They also appreciate its great speed, long battery life, and lightweight design, especially considering its unbeatable price. However, some customers expressed concerns regarding its limited storage capacity. There were also a few mentions of issues with the operating system's flexibility and app compatibility.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    App compatibility

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Very slow

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

    The laptop is slow at times and it has problems running apps correctly

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi RakaiyaS,

      Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that you are having trouble with your IdeaPad 3i Chromebook. We apologize for any inconvenience that this may be causing you. We strive to provide the best experience possible, so if you'd like to work with us, we want to address the issues you shared in hopes to improve your experience.

      To start, please ensure that your Chromebook is up to date, as outdated, buggy software can affect system performance and overall stability. To check for updates, please open the Settings app, then select the “About ChromeOS” tab in system settings, then Check for Updates. If after updates the issues persists, we the recommend doing a hardware reset (visit the following link to learn how to do so: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/3227606?hl=en&sjid=11168473644130281663-NA), which reboots the embedded controller that manages various system components, in an attempt to resolve the performance issue.

      Please update us when you can regarding this and reach out to us again should you have any questions or need further assistance, as your satisfaction is important to us.

      Best regards,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Useful

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

    Good for what I wanted but limited in the additional applications I want.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good generally

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

    Good pc for school work and documents; can be slow at times but thats due to bad Wifi I think.

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

      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:
    Speed

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Must set up Chromebook account to use.

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

    Computer is fast. Images are clear and sharp. Don't like that you must set up an account by providing personal information to use or; browse as guest by clicking through 3 screens to start using.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi Chukles, thanks for choosing Lenovo! Regarding using a Google account for setup, this is due to a few factors, most notably to secure your Chromebook and help keep your saved data from being lost. This is due to the level of security provided by ChromeOS, powered by Google Chrome and Google Services, along with saving your device data so that if it is lost or needs to be reset, within just a few minutes your device is just like it was before. We're glad to hear that your Chromebook performs well for you, and we really appreciate you sharing your experience and feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It works. Nothing more.

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

    It’s really nothing special, I only bought the laptop because I needed a cheap laptop quickly for an interview as my old one broke, and this did the job. It’s kinda slow, but what do you expect at this price?

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey, Corrin, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are happy to hear that your IdeaPad 3i Chromebook is sufficient for your use, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Lenovo

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Very laggy

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

    I jad purchased the computer for my sister however the computer tends to be slow and lag a bit behind with graphics, audio, etc… overall good price but i would not recommend purchasing!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey , we are sorry to hear that you have experienced an issue with your Chromebook. To try to remedy this, first, please look for any applicable updates in the “About ChromeOS” tab in system settings. After applying these updates, should your issue persist, we recommend trying to complete a powerwash or factory reset to see if this resolves the issue. To complete a reset, here is a link to a Google Support page that details how to reset a Chromebook: https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/183084?hl=en. If by following these steps, your issue is still unresolved, we then recommend reaching out to Lenovo Support here: 800-426-7378, and providing a representative with details of your issue, so that they may help by providing a solution for you. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback with us, as it does not go unnoted. Lenovo

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Laptop

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

    It’s fine. I needed a new laptop and this was cheap

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

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

      We are glad 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

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good price

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

    haven't used it yet Christmas gift for my daughter

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi TongelQ-

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your experience with us. We are happy to hear that you purchased the IdeaPad 3i Chromebook as a gift for your daughter. We hope that you update us on how your daughter likes the device.

      Please reach out to us through the Q & A section of this product webpage if you have any questions or need any assistance.

      Best wishes,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very slow, failed half of CPU tests

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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 Chromebook one month ago and have been very disappointed with how slow it is. I didn't expect anything lightning fast from a Chromebook with an Intel Celeron processor, but I expected it to be at least on par my (several years old) Android phone. This Chromebook is almost unusable - I closed all the programs and the CPU was still running at >90%. I ran the CPU tests and it failed both the CPU stress test and cache test (it passed the floating point accuracy and prime search tests). Shame on me for realizing too late that Best Buy only allows 15 day returns instead of 30 days - I was trying to install updates and restart the device in hopes it would behave. I would return this if I could because it is just junk.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Cheap but get the jobs done

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

    It’s an affordable lap top that gets the job done I would recommend for anyone .

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

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

      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

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Waste of money

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

    I purchased Lenovo Chromebook at Plant Best Buy store, San Jose, CA on sale for 149.99$+ plus tax , regular price was $249.99+ plus tax, however laptop WiFi module stopped working less than 30 days after purchase.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hey Faud, we are sorry to hear that you have encountered this issue with your Chromebook. Here is a link to a Google Support webpage (https://support.google.com/chromebook/answer/6318213?hl=en) that lists troubleshooting steps for Wi-Fi connectivity issues, as well as other links embedded for similar issues. If after attempting these steps the issue persists, we recommend reaching out to Lenovo Support here for help: 800-426-7378. Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback with us. Lenovo

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for sale price

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

    Daughter seems to like it, seems well built. Wish they would have touch screens standard on these things. Used to be able to get cheap chrome books with touchscreens but now you have to pay more than I want for that feature.

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

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Slow and refurbished

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

    This laptop was so slow. I didn’t have many files stored on the laptop and it just ran so slow. It was refurbished and I was being cheap so I took that on the chin. I just recently purchased a new Lenovo Ideapad, not the Chromebook. 10/10 for the Ideapad. I think Chromebooks are great for college students. I am no longer a fan of the desktop setup on chromebooks. And certain apps aren’t compatible with it like Excel.

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

    Laptop

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

    My son loved his laptop he broke it I have to fix it tho

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

    good buy

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

    It is perfect for what I need. I have had no issues with using it. The only thing is that it needs charging more often than I thought it would.

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

      Thanks for choosing Lenovo!

      It is good to hear that your IdeaPad 3i Chromebook is perfect for your needs, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this with us. Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Chromebook

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

    Great for those attending school. My son uses this chromebook daily. I have had no issues with it.

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

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

      We are glad to read that this IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook works great for your son's 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

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Lenovo

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

    No keyboard backlight. Sufficient device for the price paid; gets the job handled.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi EBONYG-

      Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your experience with us. We are happy yo hear that the IdeaPad 3i Chromebook is handling your basic needs. In an effort to improve, we have noted your comments about including a backlit keyboard and we may use your feedback to improve future products.

      Please reach out to us through the Q & A section of this product page if you have any questions or need any assistance.

      Best wishes,
      Lenovo Lenovo

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lapto

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

    Excellent product. Fast internet. Good purchase. Charger fast

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

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

      We are pleased to read that this IdeaPad 3i Chromebook is working excellently for 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    wonderful

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

    its been great from ordering it from your agent all the way to the door AWSOME

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

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

      We are glad to read that your purchasing experience was wonderful.

      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

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy on Black Friday

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

    This review is based on the model on display in store. The one I purchased is going to be a gift that has yet to be opened and used. Based on the in-store model, it seems like it will be a durable laptop.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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      Hi, Brn2shp, thank you for choosing Lenovo! We hope that the recipient enjoys their gift, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and feedback with us. Lenovo