For a limited time, you can get the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (opens in new tab) for just $439.99 from Walmart. When not on sale, this laptop sells for $580, so that’s $140 off its normal price. It’s the lowest price we’ve seen for this particular model (81WR000GUS) and one of the best sub-$500 laptop deals you can get.
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Lenovo IdeaPad 3 deal
Lenovo’s IdeaPad 3 is one of the best laptops for students and anyone else looking for an affordable machine.
The IdeaPad 3 in this deal packs a 15.6-inch HD (1366 x 768) touchscreen, 2.1-GHz Intel Core i3-10110U dual-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB SSD. This model runs Windows 10 Home 64. As an alternative, Walmart also offers the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 (opens in new tab) (81WR000FUS) with Windows 10 Home in S mode for $419 ($31 off). While we didn’t test this machine, reviews left by satisfied owners on Walmart tally to a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars. According to feedback, the IdeaPad 3 is fast, responsive, lightweight and portable. One student says the laptop’s speed helps them complete school assignments faster. We find that Lenovo laptops generally offer great performance, a comfortable keyboard, and solid build quality. It also supplies students with a decent amount of ports to connect peripherals. On board are two USB 3.2 ports, a USB 2.0, HDMI1.4b port, an SD card reader and a 3.5mm headphone jack. With a weight of 3.8 pounds and 14.3 x 10.0 x 0.8 inches in dimensions, the IdeaPad 3 is on par with competitors like the Acer Aspire 5 (3.8 pounds, 14.3 x 9.9 x 0.7 inches). If you want to start checking items off of your back to school essentials list, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is an affordable option.