LenovoIdeaPad 3 11 Chromebook Laptop,11.6" HD Display,Intel Celeron N4020, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, UHD Graphics 600, Chrome OS, Onyx Black

Great product, honest sell of a used item.

SUMMARYA surprisingly well-rounded and well equipped budget chromebook that doesn't get the attention it deserves.LEAD-UP TO THE PURCHASEHaving recently given my Google Pixelbook to a friend who was in desperate need of a computer, I was in the market for another chromebook... just in time for Prime Day June 2021. I didn't need a powerhouse since I have learned firsthand that running Linux on a chromebook sounds better on paper than it does in real life use.The 2-in-1 form-factor was fun to tinker with but in practical day-to-day use, I found it better to use a dedicated Android tablet (Samsung Galaxy Tab S6) for touch and pen tasks. A traditional clamshell design would be fine for those "laptop-y" things... and an 11" or so screen would allow for a very portable device.PRIME DAY HUNTINGWith those requirements in mind, I went hunting in the Amazon (see what I did there? ;-) ) for a suitable chromebook. I found that most of the deals were for devices that had been released two or more years ago. A few other "deals" weren't any cheaper than the regular prices at other stores (for the same processor/RAM/storage configurations).I ran across the Lenovo Chromebook 3 (LCB3 for short) and it really intrigued me. Not only was it quite inexpensive, but it had a decent processor (Celeron N4020), decent storage (64GB), and more ports (2-USBC, 2 USBA 3.0, microSD card slot, and headphone/mic jack) than my old Google Pixelbook (2 USBC, headphone/mic jack).I watched some reviews on Youtube for this device and only one gave it a half-decent review. In spite of the lack of glowing reviews, I purchased it.UNBOXING AND USEWhen the LCB3 arrived and I opened the box, I was impressed with the look and feel of this chromebook. I don't have to qualify this comment with (...for a $170 chromebook). No, it is legitimately a good looking and feeling chromebook, period.The lid has a tasteful Lenovo branding plate on it and a section of the lid has a fine gray hash pattern stenciled on that gives it an interesting and attractive look.The screen is a matte screen... yes! I've always been a fan of matte screens (especially on Thinkpads) and although the reviewers complained that it wasn't a bright display, I found it to be just fine in the places I typically use a notebook-type device.The keyboard isn't the same as that found on Lenovo's other laptops, but it feels stable and quite acceptable for long typing sessions.The trackpad works well and is consistent.Battery life is extremely good. I haven't run it all the way down yet, but on multiple occasions, I've run it on battery mostly surfing and typing for 3-4 hours and the projected battery life remaining registered 10+ hours. I don't know how true that is, but I'll try to run it all the way down and update with the results.Performance is more than adequate. The combination of the Celeron N4020 and the lower screen resolution results in a very smooth and responsive experience.TAKE THE EXPERT REVIEWERS' OPINIONS WITH A GRAIN OF SALTBecause expert reviewers have access to a wide variety of devices, (many of them high-end), they can have their perspectives skewed a bit. It's nothing personal against them, it's how we're all wired. That seems to be evident in their review and coverage of the LCB3.Lenovo has been "killing it" (in a good way) lately in the chromebook space. Their Chromebook Duet gets most of the attention, but this LCB3 is the hidden gem in their recently released chromebooks.I've owned the older Lenovo ThinkPad chromebooks in the past, but the LCB3 feels more like a ThinkPad than those officially branded ThinkPad chromebooks were. I'm baffled as to why expert reviewers haven't given this device more attention.I was initially concerned about how well the few Android apps I rely on would work on a non-touchscreen chromebook, but so far, they work as expected.I'm delighted with the LCB3 and it will fit nicely with how I use my chromebooks. I hope this is helpful to those who are considering purchasing the Chromebook 3.

This is a review of: Lenovo V15 Business Laptop • 32GB RAM • 1TB SSD • Intel 4-core Processor • 15.6" FHD • Ethernet Port • HDMI • Windows 11 Pro • Sleek Design • Effortless EleganceSpeed: 3 StarsI’ve had this laptop for about a month now, and I have been using it almost daily, I am somewhat disappointed by this laptop. Since it has twice the RAM of my former laptop, I expected to see a significant increase in speed, but I haven’t. It works about the same as my laptop with 16 GB of RAM. It is pretty slow to download and upload. It is slower than my older laptop when it comes to downloads, so I know it’s the laptop, and not the internet connection. Also, the computer is pretty slow at transferring files. It took forever to get all my files off my external hard drive and onto the computer. Granted, it was over 10,000 files. But, there was no noticeable difference in speed from my old laptop, in spite of this one having better specs (More RAM, and, in theory, a faster processor). Disappointed that I didn’t see a marked increase in performance considering the upgrade in specifications.That being said, the laptop works fine for normal work functions. I can have several programs open at once without it slowing the laptop down. Searching the internet works fine. I don’t have any buffering issues when streaming media.Sound & Features: 4 StarsThe sound quality is pretty good. It’s not perfect- not a lot of bass, but only slightly tinny. The speakers get up fairly loud- my comfortable level of listening at close range is about halfway up the volume bar. So, you can get the sound across your living room if you are trying to show something to a crowd. The computer has two USB ports which both work well, plus a USB C end, so you can charge your phone directly from the computer.The power cord doesn’t plug in easily. You kind of have to wiggle and shove. Pretty sure that the charging port is what will break first. There is no place to plug in a micro SD card, or an adapter for one.The video quality is pretty good. No complaints there. The laptop is lightweight, and thin- it fits easily into a backpack. There is the additional, smaller number pad on the side, which is useful for some- kind of a waste of space for me. However, the keyboard is still spacious enough to type comfortably. I have to exert a little more pressure than I’d like to press the keys, such that long periods of typing do hurt my fingers.Brand new, out of the box, the battery is lasting for about 5-6 hours before needing a recharge. It takes probably 3-4 hours to charge back up, if you aren’t currently using it- a little longer if you are charging while using it.What I don’t like (buckle up, here comes the soap box):Setup: 1 StarSetup for this laptop was a pain in the booty. Plan on taking about an hour for setup. The computer has to restart several times. Also, you can’t set up the laptop without an internet connection. Maybe there is some workaround for the computer-savvy who can get into the inner workings of the computer, but for the layman, there is no option to “skip” and finish setting up your PC without the internet. No internet, not able to start the laptop for the first time.Microsoft getting in your business: 1 StarThe laptop also requires you to sign into a Microsoft account in order to set up the computer. You can’t even get to the desktop without signing in. There used to be an option to set up the laptop with a local account. That option has been removed. Again, maybe there’s some secret code for computer-whisperers, but the rest of us are stuck with the garbage options they give you. Even worse, once you sign into your Microsoft account the computer will, automatically, and without asking you, start backing up all your files to your OneDrive. I transferred my files to this laptop, and, the next day got the dreaded “you’re out of storage” for my Microsoft account. It had started backing up all my files, again, without my knowledge or consent, and completely filled up my One Drive. To add insult to injury, it automatically “syncs” your One Drive and your computer. So, when I started rage-deleting all the stuff it had uploaded to my One Drive, so I could send an email, IT DELETED THOSE FILES FROM MY LAPTOP. Again, there was no warning that you were deleting the file everywhere. Lucky for me, I still had copies of my files on an external hard drive.But, you should know that this laptop is thoroughly in Microsoft’s pocket. Create yourself a dummy MS account and set up the laptop with that account. As soon as you get into the laptop for the first time, unlink the PC from your Microsoft account. After that, you can go ahead and sign in with your regular account, if you want.Software: 2 StarsAs far as the software, this comes with Windows 11, just the basic. If you want any of the Office software, video players, or image editors, (besides paint) you have to pay for the subscription for those separately. This comes with a pre-installed version of Windows Defender, but you will probably also need to download your own virus software on it.As a side note, the search feature stinks. Trying to find one of your files? Good luck.Overall: 4 Stars for the laptop, 1 Star for MicrosoftMy overall impression is that this is a decent laptop for the price. It is not impressive, it will likely not last more than a couple of years, but it will function for basic stuff, and it comes at a relatively cheap price (currently priced at $399.00, in April of 2025). So, this laptop is worth it for students, household use, a small business, or as an alternate laptop. It is lacking in speed if you need it for serious gaming, video editing, or anything that requires more heavy-duty functionality.

I've been using this for about 8 months now and this thing is fantastic, I work in excavating as well as a surveyor and this little thing goes everywhere with me. The screen can be seen in about any lighting condition, direct sunlight is a little sketchy but still usable. The battery life (for me) is about 2 weeks, really depends on what I'm doing though. If I'm really using it for work and then come home to mess around on the internet I'll get about 10 hours sometimes 11 hours but that's really pushing it. The screen size is pretty nice it's only 11 inches but for what I really do on it I don't mind, if I need to do more I usually get on my 17 inch but for timesheets and excel this little thing is nice. Performance side of things this thing runs great, 99% of apps open in seconds. For the money this is a fantastic machine, perfect size for on the go, responds instantly, and lives all day or more in my case. The only thing I would say I don't like is that only 1 of the 2 USB C ports will charge it, would be nice if it would work either way.

Much faster than my old PC. I am no techie, but it was easy set up, and love it so far