Lenovo continues to expand its product family. The company, which operates in a variety of markets, is particularly notable for its products for gamers. For example, the company recently unveiled the Y900K, the world’s first water-cooled gaming laptop. However, its focus on gaming products does not mean that users who want something simpler are being neglected. In line with this, Lenovo has introduced the IdeaPad Slim 3i, a 14-inch Chromebook. Here are the details…

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook Specs

For those who don’t know, a Chromebook is a laptop computer that runs the ChromeOS. This operating system is lightweight and especially designed for cloud computing. This means that Chromebooks are designed to be used primarily with web-based applications and services, such as Google Docs, Gmail, and YouTube. So, the answer to the question of why people would buy such a computer is quite simple. Chromebooks are typically more affordable than traditional laptops. This makes them even more useful for students in particular. Lenovo, aware of the situation and wanting to take advantage of the back-to-school season, quietly launched the IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook.

When we look at the display features of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook, we see a 14-inch screen, which is similar to most other Chromebook models on the market. This screen uses an IPS panel and has a 1920×1080 FHD resolution, as well as touchscreen. Given that ChromeOS’s interface resembles that of Android, having a touchscreen is a significant advantage. Of course, the IdeaPad Slim 3i aims to provide not just ease of use but also good performance. To achieve this, it is powered by Intel’s Alder Lake-N series Core i3-N305 processor.

In addition, 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage are also among the device’s stand-out features. At first glance, this amount of storage may not seem sufficient to you. However, as we mentioned at the beginning of our article, the main purpose of Chromebooks is to be cheap and to run on relatively weak hardware. In fact, considering this, we can even say that the hardware is at a good level. It also has a 57 Wh battery and comes with a 45W USB Type-C power adapter, although you can also use up to a 65W adapter for faster charging.

When it comes to design, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook has a fairly standard look. On the left side, there is a USB-C port for charging the laptop, a standard USB 3.2 Gen Type-A port, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack, which is a dying technology. On the right side, there is a second Type-A port, an HDMI port, and a Kensington lock. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook measures 324 x 216 x 19 mm and weighs 1.5 kg.

Price and Availability

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Chromebook is currently available for purchase in the US for $415. This price is for the model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. It is possible that lower-cost models will be available in the future.

Display14-inch, 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS LCD touchscreen display
ProcessorIntel Core i3-N305 octa-core processor
RAM8GB
Storage128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage
KeyboardBacklit keyboard
WirelessWiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.1
Webcam1080p webcam with privacy shutter
MicrophonesDual microphones
SpeakersStereo 2W speakers
PortsTwo USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, One USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, HDMI 1.4b port, 3.5mm combo audio jack
Battery57 Wh battery
Power adapter45W USB Type-C power adapter

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