Lenovo IdeaPad 3 Chromebook 14inch FHD Laptop (MediaTek MT8183, 4 GB RAM, 64GB eMMC, ARM Mali-G72 MP3 Graphics, Chrome OS) – Abyss Blue

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When I benchmarked this chip, I got results that were quite poor. It's why I am leaving out the usual comparison table in this review. There's not a lot in our library of Chromebook benchmarks to compare it to on the low end. In 3D Mark, results were a mere 723. Even when I ran the Speedometer 2.0 test, which tests web browsing performance, it scored 44.9 out of 140. This shows that the GPU onboard isn't quite powerful for gaming, and the CPU isn't for serious web browsing. The screen is comfortably the worst part of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3. I don’t expect a particularly high-quality screen at the price, but twisted nematic panels are hard to stomach in 2020. An IPS display, even a bad one, would make this a much better laptop for video and gaming. Featuring 4GB of RAM, this computer has enough power for tasks like web browsing and word processing. You'll be able to run a couple of windows at once without any obvious lag or slowdown.

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Putting it through the normal benchmark tests, the Chromebook posted the following scores; Jetstream 2 – 58.31, Basemark 3.0 – 340.71, Geekbench 5 (Android version) – single-core 447, multi-core 855. This puts it miles behind the likes of the premium you may have to wait a little longer than normal. Our delivery partners are doing their best but please be aware I would be happy doing 90% of my work on the Lenovo Ideapad 3 were it not for one thing: the low-quality screen. That means the IdeaPad 3occupies a sweet-spot in terms of performance and price. This is enhanced even more when you see the street price from the likes ofFor a brief overview of the differences, and to get a grasp on what Chromebooks have to offer, read this

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For those who don’t want to mess around with loads of settings, install a bunch of apps, and worry about antivirus software, ChromeOS remains an oasis in the sea of confusing tech. That being said, if you use your laptop for editing photos, videos or any kind of professional creation, then you’ll probably find the limitations of the platform quite irritating. Webcams are often an overlooked area with not only Chromebooks but even high-end laptops. Well, in these days of never-ending Zoom calls, this has become an essential element of any home setup. It seems though that the team at Lenovo didn’t get the memo about that, as the 720p HD camera in this device is poor. The costs for delivery, installation services and any warranty and insurance products cannot be placed on Buy Now Pay Later. Buy Now Pay Later availability is subject to your credit and account status. With Take 3 you can choose to pay less than the Take 3 amount. However, if you do, interest will be charged There are just a few other points to mention. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3’s speakers are, you may gave guessed, pretty poor. They have the thin, bass-free sound typical of your average budget laptop.

It performs the basics just fine, thanks to an unusually deep and responsive keyboard and near-silent running. However, the screen is poor and its battery doesn’t get quite close enough to all-day use. But is it still a good value laptop? Binge-watch as much as you want on up to a 14" FHD display with narrow bezels for a pleasingly seamless viewing experience. The IdeaPad Chromebook 3 Gen 6 (14" MTK) lets you share your screen with friends and family at wider viewing angles because of the IPS display, while the touchscreen option offers intuitive navigation that kids love. And turn up the volume with dual 2W user-facing speakers that let you get in the zone. Consider plugging in a mouse for home use, but all you right-handers will have to do so on the “wrong” side of the laptop because the Lenovo IdeaPad 3’s USB ports are all on the left. There is the usual trio: one USB 2.0 and two USB 3.0s, but I’d expect to see the slower one on the right hand-side of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3.

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This laptop uses a standard cylindrical plug to charge, which is obvious when you remember there aren’t even any USB-Cs here. A charge takes around two hours, and it goes from flat to 30% in 30 minutes. Should you buy the Lenovo IdeaPad 3? Thanks to the 3-side narrow bezel 14 inch Full HDdisplay (1920x1080), you can enjoy all your favourite movies and videos with high clarity. You also get crystal-clear audio over dual 2W stereo speakers with a user-facing speaker design for more immersive listening.Want the numbers? My SpyderX Pro says it covers just 55.4% of sRGB, 38.2% of Adobe RGB and 39.3% of DCI P3, which means it offers dreadfully poor colour accuracy. Maximum brightness is also way below the average at 223 nits, resulting in a poor 706:1 contrast. The costs for delivery, installation services and monthly insurance products cannot be placed on BNPL. This is given a helping hand by the 4GB of RAM that’s installed. This might seem low compared to Windows PCs, and I’d certainly advise against buying the latter if it only had 4GB, but ChromeOS is a lightweight operating system and functions happily within these constraints. In fact, all the tasks I needed to complete on the IdeaPad were done with no fuss and nary a crash in sight. It’s a solid device that gets the job done. TN screens almost always offer dramatically worse image quality than an IPS LCD, the type used by almost all pricier laptops and the majority of phones and tables. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3’s colour saturation is very weak, contrast is low and the effects of the panel’s contrast shift are obvious.

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You can use Take 3 as many times as you want as long as you have the available credit on your Account Shop Direct Finance Company will receive a commission from the Insurer for arranging and administering your Insurance policy. According to PC Mark 10’s battery tests, it lasts for five hours and 28 minutes of basic office productivity work. Using it to write a document outdoors, which all but mandates maximum display brightness, and it lasts around six hours. That may seem impressive until you remember the screen itself is pretty dim. Our specialist in-store Partners can help you to get set up on your new device right away. We can help with anything from transferring personal data from your old device to setting up any essential features. Fast, secure, and easy to use, the IdeaPad 3 Chromebook (14) boasts all your favorite Chromebook features, in a slim 180-degree hinged chassis. With the lightning-fast Chrome OS, it boots up in seconds, automatically updates, and has built-in malware and virus protection. Powered by Intel ® processing, it can run for up to 10 hours, enabling you to seamlessly use all your favorite apps at the same time.

The MediaTek processor in this laptop has enough speed for you to browse, stream, and cross items off your to-do list with ease.