The Lenovo IdeaPad 3’s underside is the typical rough textured plastic of an affordable laptop.īuild quality is fair, if no better than the norm. However, well done Lenovo, you had us for a minute. This plastic is also very smooth, which feels tackier on your palms than either anodised aluminium or textured plastic. Its keyboard plate and lid have a fairly convincing brushed metal effect to their finish, yet both parts are plastic with a slight metallic sheen. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is out to play tricks on us.

Related: Best Laptop 2020 Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Design – Imposter aluminium However, the screen is poor and its battery doesn’t get quite close enough to all-day use.

It performs the basics just fine, thanks to an unusually deep and responsive keyboard and near-silent running. So why is Windows 10 S even here? The laptop has limited RAM and storage, and the restricted software is a heads-up of who it’s meant for. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 has an Intel Core-series processor, one more powerful than the typical Windows 10 S laptop. You can do this for free in a matter of seconds, although will see some performance compromises. It runs Windows 10 S, which means you’re restricted to Windows Store apps unless you switch it to full Windows 10. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (14-inch) is a low-cost laptop that might be a good fit for students, or families who don’t need earth-shattering power.

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