Performance: Overall this laptop's performance was good, below that of many other models but still powerful enough for tasks such as email, word processing, web browsing, and streaming movies.

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CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i looks good on paper, serving up a ...

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is a value-focused budget laptop that doesn’t impress at its price point. You shouldn’t buy a laptop with 8GB of RAM in 2025, especially if it costs around $500. The Lenovo ...

The Costco-exclusive Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i offers capable performance for everyday tasks, but it doesn’t stand out in any particular way. While it has the horsepower to handle standard workloads, its ...