•  Date Published: 03 Dec 2017
    • Intel Core i3-5020U
    • Intel HD Graphics 5500
    • 15.6”, HD (1366 x 768), TN
    • 500GB HDD
    • 8GB DDR3L, 1600 MHz
    • 2.31 kg (5.1 lbs)
    Lenovo ideapad 100 (15

    Lenovo ideapad 100 (15")

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    Lenovo ideapad 100 (15″) in-depth review

    Another budget-friendly notebook has landed in our lab and while the Lenovo Ideapad 100 doesn't offer an impressive hardware, the notebook does feature an outstanding design and build quality. Well, the design part is more of a subjective opinion but the build quality really is impressive. It's important to note that Lenovo has released two notebooks that belong to the series, but they differentiate from each other in screen size and battery capacity.The one with us has a 15-inch screen diagonal and a 24Wh battery capacity while the 14-inch variant integrates a significantly bigger 37Wh battery. This will surely impact battery life and we are quite puzzled why Lenovo has cut down on battery capacity for the larger model. Usually, bigger screen means more power drained and, of cours[...]

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    Pros

    • Sturdy construction
    • Touchpad and keyboard seem okay for its class
    • Extremely low price
    • Fanless design

    Cons

    • Overheating near the palm rest due to impractical motherboard placement
    • PWM across all brightness levels (except 100%)
    • Unsatisfying battery life due to low battery capacity (only 24Wh)