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Title: Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 with AMD Ryzen 5 3500U CPU, 8 GB of expdandable RAM, and 1080p display is now down to $379 USD
Post by: Redaktion on January 05, 2021, 04:40:34
The budget Lenovo laptop is now even more affordable than before to make it a respectable deal for shallow pockets especially if you're willing to upgrade the RAM on your own.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-IdeaPad-3-15-with-AMD-Ryzen-5-3500U-CPU-8-GB-of-expdandable-RAM-and-1080p-display-is-now-down-to-379-USD.513120.0.html
Title: Re: Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 with AMD Ryzen 5 3500U CPU, 8 GB of expdandable RAM, and 1080p display is no
Post by: 02nz on January 05, 2021, 18:02:26
This is not a great deal. The IdeaPad 5 at Staples is $500 for a 4500U, double the storage, and all-around much nicer laptop (way bigger battery, USB-C, backlit keyboard, nicer built with metal lid).

The 5 doesn't have expandable memory, but keep in mind that on this 3, you get 4GB soldered and 4GB in the slot, so only max of 8GB will operate as dual-channel, and any upgrade means tossing out 4GB.
Title: Re: Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 with AMD Ryzen 5 3500U CPU, 8 GB of expdandable RAM, and 1080p display is no
Post by: 02nz on January 05, 2021, 18:07:15
I had a brain fart, the IdeaPad 5 I mentioned has an Intel Core i5-1135G7 (Tiger Lake) not Ryzen 4500U. Can't post links, but search Staples for 82FG000RUS.

Still, much better buy than this IdeaPad 3.
Title: Re: Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15 with AMD Ryzen 5 3500U CPU, 8 GB of expdandable RAM, and 1080p display is no
Post by: 02nz on January 05, 2021, 20:08:54
NOT AN IPS SCREEN! The Wamart listing says it's IPS, but Lenovo PSREF (which I trust more than Walmart's specs) says TN.