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日本Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15
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- Date Published: 09 Jan 2023
- Intel Core i5-1235U
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
- 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
- 1000GB SSD
- 24GB DDR4
- 1.63 kg (3.6 lbs)
quality
Specs
- HDD/SSD
- 1TB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo
- RAM
- 24GB DDR4
- OS
- Windows 11 Pro
- Body Material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate
- Dimensions
- 359.2 x 236.5 x 19.9 mm (14.14" x 9.31" x 0.78")
- Weight
- 1.63 kg (3.6 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 2.0
- 1x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 1.4b
- Card Reader
- MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
- Ethernet LAN
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.1
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Fingerprint reader
- Web camera
- HD
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Dual Array Microphone
- Speakers
- 2x 1.5W, Dolby Audio
- Optical drive
- Security Lock slot
- Gifts
- 32GB USB Drive
Portability
Review
Lenovo IdeaPad 3i 15 in-depth review
The IdeaPad 3 (15", 2022) is an everyday machine. However, it can be equipped with the pretty powerful Ryzen 7 5825U. Now, it's worth mentioning that Lenovo chose not to integrate the latest Ryzen 6000U processors from AMD. Perhaps, the main reason for this is cost.Indeed, the new series of CPUs have amazing integrated graphics cards, part of the RDNA2 architecture. Unfortunately, Lenovo thought it will go bankrupt if it uses this processor for the IdeaPad 3, so it chose the recently updated Ryzen 5000U series.Yes, we may be all critical about that, but we have to keep one thing in mind. Today, it is very easy to find a deal on a good gaming notebook. One that will have a lot of power, decent battery life, and will look pretty sleek at the same time. What would be the incentive to[...]
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Pros
- Great spill-resistant keyboard
- Good performance and efficiency
- No PWM (AUO B156HAN02.1 (AUOE48D))
- SD card slot and finally usable USB Type-C port
- Optional fingerprint reader
- Quiet in every condition
Cons
- Poor build quality of the base
- Covers only 52% of the sRGB color gamut (AUO B156HAN02.1 (AUOE48D))
- The more powerful options are a bit too expensive
Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options
This is a really low-cost device, which offers a good amount of upgradeability. Plus, it is not difficult to get inside. Take a look!Check out all Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (15", 2022) prices and configurations in our Specs System, or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this notebook's internals, you need to undo 10 Phillips-head screws. Then, carefully work your way around the bottom panel with a plastic tool, preferably starting from the front.2. Remove the battery Inside, we find a 38Wh battery pack. It lasted us for 7 hours and 30 minutes of W[...]
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