The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" is aimed at those who need a laptop for everyday tasks and entertainment.
With the Ryzen 7-7730U processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage, this computer offers enough power for office applications, web browsing, multimedia, and light gaming.
The 15.6" FHD screen provides good image quality, and the relatively slim design of the IdeaPad Slim 3 makes it easy to carry.
Overall, this laptop is suitable for students, professionals, home, and general use.
A smart and reliable travel companion
The lightweight and thin IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 laptop is up to 10% thinner than the previous generation. This robust construction withstands harsh drops with military-grade durability for extreme travel conditions.
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Enjoy a multimedia experience on the IdeaPad Slim 3 Gen 8 laptop with its screen that occupies 88% of the display surface for an image that looks like it's floating in space.
Additionally, the screen is TÜV Low Blue Light certified, so if you need to work for a few hours, your eyes won't tire easily. And as you enjoy the graphics, you can also enjoy the amazing sound of Dolby Audio™.
Work smart and seamlessly every day across multiple applications while on the go with the powerful performance of the latest AMD processors and ample memory, enhanced by the adaptive performance of Smart Power.
Store and quickly access your media library with plenty of SSD storage as well.
Top Flexibility
Go faster in your digital life with full-function USB-C ports for rapid power delivery, display output, and data transfer. Enjoy 2-in-1 fingerprint reading integrated with the power button and a built-in webcam with a privacy shutter. Keep up with a larger battery and fast-charging technology that provides two hours of use with a 15-minute charge.
AI that enhances your experience
The smartest learning starts with smarter features powered by the Lenovo AI Engine. Maximize performance, battery life, and temperature based on what you do with the adaptive Smart Power mode.
At the same time, improve your connectivity through Smart Wireless. Protect your system from damage with built-in security features like Natural File Guard, while keeping ambient noise to a minimum with noise cancellation.
Processor
It features a Ryzen 7 7730U processor produced by AMD for the FP6 socket and has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock frequency of the CPU is 2000 MHz, but due to Turbo Core technology, it can perform up to 4500 MHz. The size of the L3 cache is 16 MB. Note that this chip has integrated AMD Radeon Graphics.
Storage Space
It features an SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe drive with a capacity of 256GB. This allows it to have very fast read and write speeds, which can improve system performance in various tasks such as booting the computer, loading applications, and copying files.
NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a communication protocol between a computer and an SSD unit.
NVMe takes advantage of flash technology benefits for data storage, such as durability and reliability, while also allowing users to enjoy the high speeds required for various applications, such as gaming and multimedia editing.
Operating System
Windows 11s
Windows 11 in S mode is an optimized version of Windows 11, focusing on security and performance while providing the familiar Windows experience. For enhanced security, it only allows the installation of apps from the Microsoft Store and requires Microsoft Edge for safe browsing.
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It is one of the TOP 3 Laptops for the summer of 2024 under $400, according to RTINGS.com.
There is nothing else worth every last cent at this price.
I wanted a laptop just for browsing for a relative, but it really surprised me.
The NVME SSD makes it go like a bullet and it is even faster than a new DELL for €600 that I set up for a friend a week ago, which impressed me, as well as the fact that the DELL did not have a backlit keyboard.
Another pleasant surprise is that the laptop automatically opens when you open-lift the screen.
You don't need to press a button. Of course, there is an option to open normally with a button if you want it in the BIOS, for someone who wants to disable it.
Very good IPS screen, something I did not expect at this price.
Strong TouchPad and very nice feel on the keys on the keyboard, which is also backlit as I said.
Very good plastic quality and very thin.
The battery lasts around 8 hours depending on usage and screen brightness.
I don't think it's suitable for gaming, although I didn't try it, but it's not intended for that use anyway.
The only negative is that it comes with Win 11S pre-installed, which means you can't install programs that are not certified by Microsoft.
I don't know exactly what purpose this version serves or what they drink over there at Microsoft, but that's another issue.
Of course, it can be solved in less than 2 minutes (where you switch to regular Win 11), but it remains a disadvantage because you lose unnecessary time.
Here is the process:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA-P53mVwlU&t=36s
TL;DR
For the price, it's incredible as it has features that laptops from €700 and above have.
I received it yesterday. Pure disappointment. It has Windows 10 Home in safe mode. I haven't had it for even a week and it already gave me a problem. All indicators work but not the screen.