What Is It? – If you’re looking for an affordable desktop replacement laptop, then here’s one for you. The Lenovo Ideapad 300 – which starts at $299 – is a pretty basic budget laptop, running Windows 10 Home. It is not a lightweight in any sense of the word, as it weighs at least 5 pounds depending on configuration, but has all the functions most users will need. The 15.6 inch screen is Full HD except in the least expensive model, which is merely HD (fewer pixels), there’s an integrated webcam, and most current models have a 500 GB regular hard drive. The touchpad is offset to the left, as a full numeric keypad sits to the right of the regular keyboard. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are built-in, there are both USB2 and USB3 ports, as well as an Ethernet jack, 4-in-1 card reader, VGA and HDMI outputs, an audio jack, and a DVD player/recorder. The Ideapad comes with 8 GB of RAM, except the least expensive model, which is 4 GB.
Is It 50+ Friendly? – Works for all ages seeking a basic laptop with a big, easy-to-read screen. Because of its size, weight, and Ethernet jack, this machine merits consideration as a desktop replacement in a small office or den.
Frustration Factor? – The stated battery life is only 4 hours, very low compared to most other laptops. So if you plan to travel far from a power source, this isn’t the laptop for you.
Is It Worth The Money? – You get what you pay for with this Lenovo model, from a very basic black one at $299 up to a much more powerful model with an i7 processor, more RAM, improved video, and a 1 TB hard drive. Currently $539 at Amazon.com.
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