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    IdeaPad 1i
    A 15.6-inch laptop that came installed with Windows 11 Home in S Mode, but was tested with Windows 11 Home, an Intel Core i5-1235U 1.3GHz processor, 8GB of memory, integrated Intel UHD Graphics, a touchscreen, and 512GB solid-state drive.
    Description
    A 15.6-inch laptop that came installed with Windows 11 Home in S Mode, but was tested with Windows 11 Home, an Intel Core i5-1235U 1.3GHz processor, 8GB of memory, integrated Intel UHD Graphics, a touchscreen, and 512GB solid-state drive.
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    How did it perform in our owner surveys and expert lab testing?

    Overall Score

    The Overall Score for this model incorporates our expert lab test results, as well as ratings for that brand’s reliability and owner satisfaction from our annual product owner survey of members.
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    Predicted Reliability
     /  5
    Owner Satisfaction
     /  5
    Portability
     /  5
    Performance
     /  5
    Display
     /  5
    Ergonomics
     /  5
    Versatility
     /  5
    Battery Life - web (hr.)
     /  5
    Battery Life - video (hr.)
     /  5
    Weight (lbs.)
     /  5
    OS
     /  5
    Touch screen
     /  5

    Detailed Test Results

    Performance: Overall this laptop's performance was only fair, well below that of many models but still good enough for routine tasks like email, word processing and web browsing. Compared to other tested laptops, it was fast for common tasks such as web browsing and video conferencing. Applications start up quickly. Performance was okay but on the slow side when composing documents, working on data spreadsheets, and running other productivity tasks, and it was slow for manipulating images, editing videos, and calculating simulations. Graphical tasks run slower among other models with only integrated graphics.

    Portability: This laptop is a very good choice for traveling. Battery life lasted 10.5 hours in a light load of web browsing tests, and 7.5 hours in a heavier load of 4K video playback tests. Results could get you through a typical workday, under a workload of mixed use. At 3.5 lbs, weight was typical for a laptop of this size category.

    Ergonomics: The keyboard was not full-sized, and might be uncomfortable for larger hands. Its high contrast letters were easy to read. There's a dedicated number pad for faster data entry. The power button was conveniently located, but its labeling was hard to read when the laptop is off. Friction on the touchscreen may prevent fast swiping, and fingerprints may take some effort to clean off.

    Display: The display quality was good overall. Colors were in the ballpark, though not completely accurate. The display was anti-reflective, so there was little or no glare when viewing in a brightly lit room or outdoors. The display has a wide viewing angle, especially important if more than one person needs to see the screen at a time, say, for a video or presentation. Its display produces a smaller array of colors than on most other tested laptops.

    Useful features and attributes on this model include: Laptop has a touchscreen.

    Downsides: No significant negative features.

    About

    The Lenovo IdeaPad 1i is a 15.6-inch laptop with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080. The display has a refresh rate of 60 and a max bit depth of 8. It has 8GB of memory and 512GB solid-state drive. It has an Intel Core i5-1235U 1.3GHz processor and integrated Intel UHD Graphics. It was tested with Windows 11 Home, which is available with a free upgrade; it was originally installed with Windows 11 Home in S Mode, which limits programs to those from the Microsoft Store.

    It has a touch screen, 2 full-size USB-A, 1 USB-C ports built-in on the laptop. Video outputs include: an HDMI full-size port. It also supports WiFi 6 (802.11ax), which provides faster and more dependable High Efficiency Wireless, but you'll need a compatible router to see the faster speeds. It has Bluetooth 5.2 built-in. It has a 0.9MP webcam for video conferencing. It has a manual sliding cover to hide the webcam when not in use.

    The Lenovo IdeaPad 1i measures 14.2 inches wide by 9.3 inches deep by 0.9 inches high, and it weighs 3.5 lbs. It's backed by a 12-month warranty with 12 months of free tech support over telephone.

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