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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15", AMD Ryzen 5 5500U (6C/12T), FHD IPS, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD $764.10 Shipped @ Lenovo Education Store

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  • Processor : AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500U (6C / 12T, 2.1 / 4.0GHz, 3MB L2 / 8MB L3)
  • Operating System : Windows 11 Home 64
  • Operating System Language : Windows 11 Home 64 English
  • Microsoft Productivity Software : Microsoft Office Trial
  • Onboard Memory : 4GB Soldered DDR4-3200
  • Selectable Memory : 4GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200
  • Total Memory : 4GB Soldered DDR4-3200 + 4GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200
  • Solid State Drive : 256GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe NVMe
  • Display : 15.6" FHD (1920x1080) WVA 300nits Anti-glare, 45% NTSC
  • Graphic Card : AMD Radeon Graphics
  • Camera : 720p with Privacy Shutter
  • Color : Arctic Grey
  • Keyboard : Backlit, English
  • Wireless : 11ac, 2x2
  • Surface Treatment : IMR
  • Palmrest : PC/ABS
  • Battery : Integrated 38Wh
  • Power Cord : 65W Round Tip Wall-mount
  • Language Pack : Publication - Traditional Chinese/Simplified Chinese/English
  • Warranty : 1 Year Depot

If you increase the RAM to 16GB the price is $854.10 delivered

If you wish to compare the performance of the AMD, Zen 2 based, R5 5500U to the Intel i5 1135G7 you can refer to Passmark. The AMD R5 5500U will have better multi-core performance compared to the i5 because it has 6 cores vs the 4 cores of the i5.

https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare/AMD-Ryzen-5-5500U-vs-In…

If you want to know how the AMD Radeon Vega iGPU performs in gaming, you can refer to this YouTube review if required of a similar spec IdeaPad 3.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb9o70pYUMg

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  • Phoebus on 02/01/2022 - 00:15

    16 GB option.. You mean 4+16?

    • shellshocked on 02/01/2022 - 00:17
      +3

      If you select 8GB soldered, it automatically adds an 8GB SO-DIMM from my experience in the configurator.

  • dcep on 02/01/2022 - 00:50

    this seems better spec than the $700 HP deal from HN ?

    • Lukian on 02/01/2022 - 00:57
      +2

      The Vega 7 in the Lenovo is about 25-30% faster for some 1080p gaming.

    • incipient on 02/01/2022 - 01:27
      +1

      If you're doing simple office work (email, word, etc.) then saving the $70 on the HP is probably worth it, or if you dont have edu or prefer brick and mortar.

      This lenovo is better value if you're going to be doing some light gaming to use the iGPU or doing more compute-intensive stuff (photoshop, video stuff, data or other processing/programming) but if that's the case do go for a 16gb laptop (e.g. get the upgrade on this).

    • shellshocked on 02/01/2022 - 06:57
      +1

      The maim advantage is that the additional 2 cores in the AMD Ryzen based Lenovo system will provide some breathing room for applications. If the 4 cores in Intel based HP get bogged down you will notice it.

  • ledgisv2 on 02/01/2022 - 00:53

    It's showing $829 to me. How did you get the additional discount?

    • shellshocked on 02/01/2022 - 06:52

      You need to apply the discount code

      • allsyntaxerrors on 02/01/2022 - 15:05

        Where's the discount code? I can't see it here and it doesn't appear to be in any of my lenovo edu emails
        edit: Nevermind, I see it… wow I'm blind.

  • Romper Stomper on 02/01/2022 - 06:57

    The SSD is too small.

    • tm32 on 02/01/2022 - 08:54
      +1

      Just means you will be managing disk space almost from day one. Not ideal.

      Minimum 16GB on any PC in 2022.

    • shellshocked on 02/01/2022 - 09:20

      The SSD can be upgraded via the Lenovo configurator or you can DIY

  • Skramit on 02/01/2022 - 09:01

    Is the SSD replaceable in this model?

    • shellshocked on 02/01/2022 - 09:20
      +1

      Yes refer to the YouTube video I posted in the OP if you want to DIY. You can also upgrade it on the Lenovo website prior to checkout.

  • philmarcracken on 02/01/2022 - 09:32

    are these fairly lightweight?

  • jatinbb on 02/01/2022 - 10:26

    https://www.thegoodguys.com.au/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3i-14-inc…

    How is this in comparison ?

    • jollster101 on 02/01/2022 - 11:01
      +1

      Screen resolution alone would make me say no all day long.

    • shellshocked on 02/01/2022 - 11:40
      +2

      Your post has a slower CPU, like the HP deal. Its also 10th gen Intel, which is even slower.Additionally it has a lower resolution screen compared to this deal.

  • PeeDee on 02/01/2022 - 11:49

    Is this good for students or is it way more than enough?

    I have a Lenovo duet two in one Chromebook and it is slow as hell.

    • shellshocked on 02/01/2022 - 12:04
      +1

      It's more then enough for students in terms of computer processing power. Your duet would either have a ARM based or Intel Celeron CPU, which the 5500u would easily blow away in terms of performance.

      If you compare the AMD R5 5500U to the Celeron N4020 in one of the Lenovo Duets:

      The AMD 5500U scores over 13269

      The Intel Celeron scores 1595

      https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare/AMD-Ryzen-5-5500U-vs-In…

      • PeeDee on 02/01/2022 - 13:09

        Nice, been shopping around and I like the price but I realised it's not a 2in1. Keep shopping…

        • shellshocked on 02/01/2022 - 13:28

          If you need a 2in1 with a good CPU and battery life, you would be looking at $900 to just over 1k at the moment from the Lenovo Edu store depending on the configuration.

          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/671808

        • Phoebus on 02/01/2022 - 15:17

          Do high school students need a 2in1?
          Unless your school tells you specifically then I'd assume not.
          2in1s tend to be bulkier, heavier, more expensive or much lower spec for similar money.

          • PeeDee on 02/01/2022 - 15:47

            @Phoebus: really? I just like rotation between tablet and laptop.

          • PeeDee on 02/01/2022 - 17:45

            @Phoebus: Makes sense that for 2in1, one needs to compensate over the other. and good specs would be losing

  • PeeDee on 02/01/2022 - 17:40
    -1

    How much does this cost at retail usually?

    JB are selling similar kinds for pretty cheap like $500 off.

    With this, I like how there's selectable memory.

    Super confused with the numbering. I thought Ryzen 7 is the latest version but 5 is better

    https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/lenovo-ideapad-3-15-0096-…

    • shellshocked on 02/01/2022 - 19:21
      +1

      The Ryzen 7 3700u CPU in the deal you posted is two generations old.

      AMD mobile CPU generations

      3000 series mobile is from 2019
      4000 series mobile is from 2020
      5000 series mobile is from 2021

      There has been a significant performance jump from 3000 to 4000/5000 series mobile AMD CPUs.

      https://www.cpubenchmark.net/compare/AMD-Ryzen-5-5500U-vs-AM…

      • PeeDee on 03/01/2022 - 08:54

        Is this for a limited time offer only?

  • TheAccountant on 02/01/2022 - 22:51

    No education email 😔

  • n0mad on 03/01/2022 - 09:49

    what is the "Extra Storage Holder" option for? it states "HDD Update It Yourself Kit (Only Single SSD)" is this to add a second SSD or just tools to open the laptop?

    anyone know how to be sure an SSD will fit, should i be searching for a specific SSD?

    • lansi23 on 03/01/2022 - 13:03

      i think it means you can add a 2.5" drive

  • lansi23 on 03/01/2022 - 10:27

    good deal. too bad no edu access.

    • gcperr on 03/01/2022 - 10:55

      See my comment above for a similar unit if you don't have edu access

      • lansi23 on 04/01/2022 - 08:53

        i'm not too sure if the hp is on par with the lenovo

      • shoppe on 04/01/2022 - 12:27

        Which laptop would be better for gaming, Hp or Lenovo? (Just light gaming. Which has fastest graphics?)

        • gcperr on 04/01/2022 - 12:32

          IMO Lenovo (the HP is OK though if you don't have edu access)

  • lansi23 on 04/01/2022 - 12:59

    I actually subscribed to the newsletter for the 10% off, however, still have not received the newsletter yet after 3 days.

  • PeeDee on 04/01/2022 - 15:58

    Is an 8GB ram enough to run multiple windows including those auto-startups without any lag?

  • PeeDee on 05/01/2022 - 13:29

    Hey guys, why is this laptop so cheap even in its original price? Like the specs are not too bad, compared to other similar specs of Lenovo they are higher.

    • shellshocked on 05/01/2022 - 18:01
      +1

      The IdeaPad 3, non Pro, is their entry level laptop. The higher tier laptops such as the IdePad Pro have the following features for the AMD spec which make it more expensive

      Aluminium chassis vs plastic
      2k screen, with higher brightnesses and colour gamut, vs 1080p, lower brightness and colour gamut
      Faster Ryzen CPU such as a 5600u
      More port selection or access to higher speed i/o

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