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At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Good CPU for the price ・Decent value on sale ・A 2-in-1 at a normal laptop price (but only ...

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is a 16-inch laptop that feels like a bargain if you can find it under $500. At under $500, this ...

As capable as it is affordable, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 14 (starts at $559.99; $735 as tested) sets the standard for 2-in-1 convertible laptops. It's got the basics covered: a 14-inch screen, your ...

Lenovo positions its IdeaPad line of laptops for everyday consumers, whether they’re looking to browse the web, check their email, or even play the latest games. The company’s IdeaPad 3 L340, released ...

Expectations are often low in the extreme-budget zone of the market for Windows laptops. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14 ($299 as tested) defies them: It packs in a full HD display, a comfortable keyboard, ...

There's no way to buy a budget laptop without making some compromises: If you go with a chromebook, you'll have to get along without Windows; settling on a Windows laptop means getting underwhelming ...

If you're in the market for a budget laptop, you're faced with some tough decisions. Balancing a tight budget with a feature set that mostly consists of the necessities isn't easy when you're ...