Lenovo IdeaPad1 15.6" FHD Laptop
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Our take on the Lenovo IdeaPad1 15.6" FHD Laptop
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 is a budget 15.6-inch laptop with a full-HD screen, an Intel Celeron processor, 32GB of memory and a 1TB SSD. The memory and storage are far above what most budget laptops offer, so it handles many browser tabs and keeps a large photo or document library. The Celeron chip is the weak point: it is fine for web browsing, email, documents and video, but it slows down on heavy multitasking, photo editing or games. Against rivals like the Acer Aspire 3 and HP 15, it trades processor speed for more memory and storage and a sharper screen than the usual 1366x768 panel.
- Full-HD 15.6-inch screen, sharper than the 1366x768 panels common at this level
- 32GB of memory is far more than budget rivals usually include
- 1TB SSD gives generous storage and fast boot and load times
- Full keyboard with number pad and a good set of ports for the class
- Light enough to carry around the house or to class
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What reviewers say
Owners of the IdeaPad 1 line generally accept the slow processor as the price of a cheap laptop and praise the screen, storage and keyboard for the money. Complaints center on battery life, dim screen and plastic build.
- PerformanceCriticisedThe Celeron chip feels slow once several demanding programs run at once.
- DisplayMixedThe full-HD resolution is welcome, but brightness and viewing angles are limited.
- BatteryCriticisedOwners report it needs charging well before a full day of use.
Questions and answers
- Is the Celeron processor enough for everyday use?
- Yes for browsing, email, documents and streaming. It struggles with video editing, gaming or many heavy apps at once.
- Is the 32GB of memory real, or shared with the graphics?
- It is system memory; the integrated Intel graphics use a small share of it. The rest is available to Windows and your programs.
- Can I upgrade the storage or memory later?
- The IdeaPad 1 has limited upgrade options; most buyers should pick the configuration they need up front.
- Does it have a full-size keyboard and a number pad?
- Yes. The 15.6-inch body fits a keyboard with a numeric keypad, plus a decent set of USB and HDMI ports.
- How does it compare with the Acer Aspire 3 or HP 15?
- Those rivals usually have faster processors but less memory and storage. The IdeaPad 1 wins on screen sharpness and capacity, and loses on speed.
- Is the screen good enough for movies and photos?
- The full-HD resolution helps, but the panel is dim with narrow viewing angles, so it is best viewed straight on indoors.
