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Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 3i Laptop Drops 78%, Now Priced Close to an Entry-Level iPad With Microsoft 365 Included

You're not going to get savings like this very often, so move quickly.
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If you’re looking to get out into that lovely sunshine and keep up your productivity while outdoors, and in the shade, then you need a laptop that can do the ob. There are plenty of options on the market at the moment, but if you want to make sure you’re getting the best possible bang for your buck, then you’re going to need a great deal.

Right now, you can get your hands on a great deal, because this Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i is on sale with an absurdly hefty 78% off of the listed price. That brings it down to $370, which is a far more appealing price for a laptop with these specs. It’s not a deal that’s likely to stick around for very long though. So, if you do want to get your hands on this, then being quick is a must.

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Work It Out

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i comes with modest stats, with a four-core Intel CPU, 8GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 128GB SSD. It’s one that’s suited more for study and work than play, but you’ll still be able to watch your favorite shows and films on it without an issue. Just keep in mind that anything more demanding than standard might be an issue here, so if you’re looking to run an ill-optimized bespoke program, you’ll want to look elsewhere. For those standard programs though, you’re also getting a full year of Microsoft 365 included, so you’ll have access to all of the standard stuff for a while to come.

That’s going to make work and study even easier, and should keep you away from other software expenses for a year as well. While the SSD isn’t massive, it’s big enough to save down plenty of projects, and if you run out, you’ll be able to rely on the 1TB of Cloud Storage that comes with the subscription you’re getting for free as well. So, while it does have its weaknesses, you can overcome a lot of those with the other things it’s giving you.

This is a solid laptop, and the discount is undeniably massive. We don’t know how long the $370 price tag will actually last for though, so if you do want to pick this one up, then being fast about it is a must. You don’t want to miss out on a discount like this, because who knows when it’ll come back again, or if it will.

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