The well-rounded 15-inch Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is on sale for under $500

A budget-friendly price without budget specs.
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SAVE $390.99: The 15-inch Lenovo IdeaPad 3i (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD) laptop is on sale at Walmart for just $479, down from the list price of $869.99. That's a 45% discount.


A laptop has become an essential piece of tech these days. Some tasks like filling out complicated forms, booking flights, or scoring concert tickets are best suited to a laptop instead of your phone. If you're in need of a laptop upgrade but haven't been looking forward to dishing out the big bucks, check out this awesome deal at Walmart.

As of Jan. 6, the 15-inch Lenovo IdeaPad 3i (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512 SSD) laptop is just $479, down from the standard price of $869.99. That means you'll save $390.99 and score a 45% discount.

While a laptop priced at under $500 usually comes with some sacrifices when it comes to specs, today's Lenovo deal escapes this fault. This laptop could be a great option for students, those who travel for work, or anyone who needs to upgrade to modern specs.

While the Intel Core i7-1255U processor isn't the newest version, it gets the job done with no issues and this machine will be capable of multi-tasking without giving off a lagging feel.

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At 3.74 pounds and a 19.9mm profile, it's also a travel friendly option for those who need a laptop to take to class, work, or the co-working space. Plus, it has a a USB-C port, HDMI, and a headphone jack.

At a sale price of $479, this deal on the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is a treat for the new year. Sure, it's not the brand new model or something a competitive gamer would be looking for, but it has solid specs for the rest of us. And there's something so sweet about scoring a 45% discount.

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Lauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she’s not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three.


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