Amazon has reduced the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook Laptop by £150, bringing the price down from £349.99 to £199.99 as part of a back-to-school sale. The deal is available until September 5.
Features and specifications
The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook runs on Google's Chrome operating system rather than Windows and includes access to Google Play Store apps, allowing connectivity with Android phones. It offers 128GB of storage for apps, photos, and documents.
The device is powered by Intel Inside for fast load times, video playback, and multitasking. It features a 15-inch Full HD display with narrow bezels for wider viewing angles. The laptop includes stereo speakers, two USB Type-C ports, a USB 3.0 port, and an HDMI port for connecting to other devices.
Lenovo states the battery can last up to 10 hours on a single charge, and shoppers have praised the device's long battery life. The Chromebook is said to boot up in seconds, update automatically, and include built-in virus protection.
Shopper reviews
One five-star review described the IdeaPad 3 as a "great piece of tech and value for money," adding: "Feels good quality, sturdy and well made. I have an Android phone and the Chromebook and phone found each other straight away and started auto setup, it was amazingly fast and easy. The keyboard is well set out and responsive. Getting things done is so much easier and faster with this intuitive machine."
Another buyer said: "Bought to support my child with their GCSE homework. They are also using it to play games and browse the internet. Good size screen, easy setup as I am a technophobe. My child thinks it’s great, well worth the money at such a cheap alternative to a laptop to do the same thing."
Potential drawbacks
One reviewer noted the device is "good for the price" with long battery life, quick charge, and fast boot times, but highlighted a limitation: "I bought it expecting 10 years of updates, which is what you are supposed to get with Chromebooks, but this only gets updates until 2031."
Another satisfied customer said: "I’m very pleased with the laptop. I mainly use it for emails, Zoom meetings, Netflix and general searches. It suits my requirements perfectly. I find the keyboard particularly easy to use. It’s lighter and quicker than my last laptop too."
A five-star review stated: "The screen quality is excellent and the Chromebook is fast enough I can’t complain. I use it for zoom calls for my maths lesson and the sound quality is perfect. I got no complaints, I’m happy with my purchase."
