As part of the sale, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is just $549 (opens in new tab). That’s $150 off its normal price of $699 and the lowest price ever for this Lenovo laptop. Powered by Microsoft’s user-friendly Windows 11 operating system, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is one of the best laptops to buy. This machine packs a 17.3 inch (1920 x 1080) display, 3.3-GHz 12th gen Intel Core i5-1235U 10-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, Iris Xe graphics and 512GB SSD. For connecting external devices, this laptop has 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port, 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 port, 1 x USB 2.0 port. Although we didn’t test it, Lenovo IdeaPad 3 reviews at Staples average 5 out 5 stars. Happy owners praise its big, brilliant display, large keyboard and snappy performance. The IdeaPad 3 is ideal for students, business pros and anyone else looking for a capable laptop. It’s great for creating docs, managing emails, browsing the internet and streaming content. At 4.8 pounds and 10.8 x 15.7 x 0.8 inches, the IdeaPad 3 is a fairly portable 17-inch laptop. It’s lighter than the Dell XPS 17 (5.3 pounds,14.7 x 9.8 x 0.8 inches) and HP ZBook Fury 17 G8 (7 pounds,15.7 x 10.5 x 1.1 inches). It’s just over a pound heavier than the Asus Zenbook 17 Fold OLED (3.3 pounds, 11.3 x 7.5 x 0.7~1.4 inches). Now $150 off, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is a budget-friendly pick if you’re in the market for a new laptop.