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If you didn't get a chance to upgrade your laptop or work computer during earlier sales, don't fret. Retailers are slowly offering deals in preparation for the holiday gift-giving season and upcoming end-of-year sales events, including Black Friday. One such quiet deal is the discount of $160 on the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 2-in-1 Chromebook at Best Buy. This staggering discount means you'll pay just $219 on this basic but reliable laptop instead of its regular asking price of $379. This deal is subject to change so we suggest acting fast.
The IdeaPad 3 is a 2-in-1 Chromebook laptop with a touchscreen. You can comfortably convert this laptop into a tablet by simply swiveling the attached keyboard per Lenovo's instructions. The screen size is 11 inches, which makes this a great laptop for students and workers on the go. Despite its compact size, the screen resolution on this laptop is 2000 x 1000 pixels, which is great for drawing and note-taking. With its 4GB RAM and 128GB SSD, this laptop lets you get your most basic work done and even do some light gaming or binge-watching -- all at a fraction of the cost of many laptops and tablets on the market.
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Lenovo equipped the IdeaPad 3 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and Qualcomm Adreno 618 graphics card. These are perfect for word processing, surfing the internet and basic video calls. That makes this a great tablet for casual gamers or for light multitasking. The IdeaPad 3 has a refresh rate of 60Hz and is compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant, which gives you extra voice control options. If you need to connect devices you'll be able to use the included USB-A and USB-C ports.
This deal is subject to change quickly and is great for anyone on a budget who needs an everyday laptop. If you're looking for laptop and aren't sure if this deal is for you, check out our list of best laptops and tablets to give away for this holiday season for more ideas.
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