Lenovo ideapad gaming

It also offers a fantastic graphics processor and a good battery life. Though it does offer limited RGB backlighting capability with it being one solid color, the only customization option you have is that you can change the brightness. Inside of the box, you will get the laptop itself as well as the owner's manual. The manual is well written and easy to understand, making the laptop's set up quicker and more user-friendly. When you talk about the design of the 3i, you definitely have to talk about the keyboard itself.

Not only does it have cool blue backlighting with multiple brightness levels, but it is also well designed and comfortable to use. The resolution of the IPS display is perfect for gaming in darkrooms but doesn't have an efficient antiglare finish, which could interrupt your gaming experience. The unit is fitted with 1.

This may not be ideal for PC gaming, but you can always add a high-quality gaming headset to solve that issue. One of the best things about this laptop is that the keyboard itself is ergonomically designed, which means in long gaming sessions, you won't have to worry about wrist fatigue. Along with that, the 3i also is outfitted with a wide range of ports. This will allow you to hook it up to multiple different devices as well as give you heightened usability when gaming in new locations.

Overall though, where this laptop actually gives you a lot of value is in the performance. Fitted with an Intel processor, you are sure to have a fast response with only a slight lag.

Though it is nice that this laptop uses an NVIDIA graphics card, many gamers feel that the graphics capabilities should be better for the price that you are paying. Also, the laptop only offers 8GB of RAM, which could detract from the processing power and create some latency issues.

But, of course, if you like everything else about this, you could always upgrade the RAM at a later date. The chassis of the IdeaPad 3i is crafted in ABC plastic which makes it a lightweight option and great for gaming on the go. Overall, this laptop weighs in at less than 5 pounds and is relatively thin when it comes to the overall dimension.

There is almost no flex in the hard shell. Along with this hard-shell, the edges of the laptop are beveled and the corners angled to give a little bit better feel when using it. Along the side of the laptop, there are multiple ports that allow for versatility.

However, the unit does lack an SD or micro SD card reader, and there isn't a Thunderbolt 3, which is a little disappointing. The front-facing camera is a P resolution model and is outfitted with a privacy shutter.

Unfortunately, the camera is on par with the speakers as it is, at best, an average addition to the model. Unfortunately, this model suffers in the graphics department, perhaps the most important aspect of a laptop designed for gaming. Every smart device now requires you to agree to a series of terms and conditions before you can use it — contracts that no one actually reads. Lenovo confirmed to me that both the RAM and M.

Another option worth toggling is the Rapid Charge, which lets the battery charge to 80 percent in just an hour.

The one I tested has a Hz refresh rate, though the less expensive options have a 60Hz display. Neither are the brightest of displays, topping out at nits, but the bezels surrounding it are minimal, and the colors and viewing angles look sharp. After playing Control and Tetris Effect for about an hour, it automatically switched to battery-saver mode at the percent level, which renders most games unplayable. When this laptop is plugged in with the included W charger, it keeps cool and relatively quiet.

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