I absolutely love my new Lenovo IdeaPad. The keyboard is a different type than my old computer, but now that I've been using it for a month, I really like the way it types (and the option to have it backlit is a bonus). I also am absolutely in love with the matte screen, because it massively reduces the amount of glare you deal with--with my old computer, it was a constant problem, but with this one, I never even think about it. It's also SO much lighter and sleeker than my old computer without forcing me to sacrifice screen size, which is nice. The shortcut keys have been really handy, as has the fingerprint scanner for sign in--these are small touches which really do make the difference.My only disappointment was the ordering process. Long story short, my ... MoreI absolutely love my new Lenovo IdeaPad. The keyboard is a different type than my old computer, but now that I've been using it for a month, I really like the way it types (and the option to have it backlit is a bonus). I also am absolutely in love with the matte screen, because it massively reduces the amount of glare you deal with--with my old computer, it was a constant problem, but with this one, I never even think about it. It's also SO much lighter and sleeker than my old computer without forcing me to sacrifice screen size, which is nice. The shortcut keys have been really handy, as has the fingerprint scanner for sign in--these are small touches which really do make the difference.My only disappointment was the ordering process. Long story short, my computer wasn't even *shipped* until the day I was originally told I would receive it when I ordered. I don't mind if it takes longer to ship and understand there are a lot of factors at play, but I'd rather be told that upfront rather than be given one date and have to wait for another one (especially given the fact that this is a package I needed to be home to sign for). All in all though, I'm really glad that I went with this computer, and it seems like it will be a sturdy computer for years to come.

The case color is a very dark, dusky blue (Abyss Blue) and is very thin. The touchpad screen has a good feel to it, and the keyboard has an excellent feel, better than some other laptops of comparable price. It works very, very well with a Lenovo wireless RF mouse w dongle. The OS is Windows 11 Home, and it comes with the usual assortment of unnecessary (for most people) bells and whistles, which can be removed by the savvy user. I like the charging cord because it has an L-shape near the device connector, thus not causing you to need an extra 2" of room on the left just for the darned cord. The CPU is good for basic games and streaming video, and the 8 MB of RAM is sufficient if you don't tax it too much. If you want to have open programs, multiple browser tabs ... MoreThe case color is a very dark, dusky blue (Abyss Blue) and is very thin. The touchpad screen has a good feel to it, and the keyboard has an excellent feel, better than some other laptops of comparable price. It works very, very well with a Lenovo wireless RF mouse w dongle. The OS is Windows 11 Home, and it comes with the usual assortment of unnecessary (for most people) bells and whistles, which can be removed by the savvy user. I like the charging cord because it has an L-shape near the device connector, thus not causing you to need an extra 2" of room on the left just for the darned cord. The CPU is good for basic games and streaming video, and the 8 MB of RAM is sufficient if you don't tax it too much. If you want to have open programs, multiple browser tabs open and big downloading/streaming going on, you will need to add more RAM, which is doable on this model. Also, if you add a second RAM module, the memory becomes 'dual-channel' and that allows the CPU to upgrade its built-in video processing from Intel UHD to Iris XE. The boot drive is a Solid State Drive (SSD) and is basic entry level, only 256GB and not super fast. For plenty of storage, the machine also includes a 1-Terabyte SATA hard drive, not solid state. The RAM and the SSD can both can be upgraded after purchase, with the proper caution and know-how, and in my humble opinion, that will really get the best power and speed out of this machine for the money spent.I also really like the 'Novo Button'. It is a key located just to the right of the F12 key. It has a picture of a star with an 'S' on it. If you press the Start button and then press the Novo key right away, a 'Novo Button Menu' comes up. This menu allows you to enter the BIOS setup, enter the boot menu, enter a System Recovery mode, or just go to normal startup. This can be a real lifesaver if Windows has problems, especially System Recovery Mode!

I returned a Dell Inspiron to buy this notebook. For the price it offered more features than what the Inspiron had. Yes, at this price point there are compromises, the screen quality is not perfect but acceptable. The touchpad is not the best, and of course speakers are certainly lacking in full audio spectrum. I use headphones mostly so not a deal breaker. Battery life is 3 to 4 hours in my experience, and nice to see a full featured USB C port at this price. Backlite keyboard is nice, but only one brightness setting. My only nix on this refurb was that I spent over 3 hours updating at first given the OS version was outdated and several drivers needed updates including bios. Also, the warranty indicates only 8 months left since it must have been activated at first ... MoreI returned a Dell Inspiron to buy this notebook. For the price it offered more features than what the Inspiron had. Yes, at this price point there are compromises, the screen quality is not perfect but acceptable. The touchpad is not the best, and of course speakers are certainly lacking in full audio spectrum. I use headphones mostly so not a deal breaker. Battery life is 3 to 4 hours in my experience, and nice to see a full featured USB C port at this price. Backlite keyboard is nice, but only one brightness setting. My only nix on this refurb was that I spent over 3 hours updating at first given the OS version was outdated and several drivers needed updates including bios. Also, the warranty indicates only 8 months left since it must have been activated at first in March 2023. I hope I can get that adjusted to show my first activation date. Otherwise, hardware functions and performs well, the i5 is plenty powerful for basics and even multi tasking. It does run a bit warm at times and you can hear fan ramp up sometimes.