We’re in pumpkin-spiced limbo between back-to-school and Black Friday, yet Walmart is already offering Lenovo Touchscreen IdeaPad 5i At a steep discount of $501, just $399 total for a major piece of versatile technology.
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lenovo ideapad 5i A two-in-one device that functions as a laptop and a touchscreen tablet. Its 360-degree hinge allows you to use the screen for sketching, streaming, or as a tablet for easy portability. The IdeaPad is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 5 225U processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card, which ensures reliable and consistent performance even when multitasking on different platforms. It also has 32GB of memory, which provides faster loading times and the ability for the IdeaPad to function as an efficient gaming laptop.
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We’ve covered this IdeaPad 5i before; ZDNET’s Cesar Cadenas reviewed the Pro model of the device last year. Cadenas noted the “high-res 2K (2,048 x 1,280) OLED screen” with a “quick refresh rate of 120Hz”, though also pointed out that the IdeaPad 5i doesn’t have much image-enhancing software, and the 1080p webcam is “suitable for video calls, although its quality is quite weak.”
Two standout features of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5i model are audio and battery life. The upward-firing speakers have Dolby Atmos support, and the drivers can fill a room with sound without sounding muffled. While 2025 is not the most cutting edge in terms of technology lenovo ideapad 5i This is a solid choice for those interested in a 2-in-1 device that will last all day.
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How I evaluated this deal
Any product with more than 50% off immediately gets my attention, and the IdeaPad 5i certainly lives up to expectations. While it’s not my top recommendation for professionals who work with high-quality graphics or rely heavily on webcam calls, the IdeaPad 5i is a solid device for the standard computer user, especially at a $501 discount.
We’re not sure how long this deal will last, although a 56% off discount hardly lasts long. Although it’s unclear how much or how much this IdeaPad will be discounted for Cyber Week, I don’t know if it can be cheaper than it is right now. Deals may sell out or expire at any time, however ZDNET is committed to finding, sharing and updating the best product deals to ensure you get the best savings. Our team of experts regularly checks the deals we share to make sure they are still live and attainable. We’re sorry if you missed this deal, but don’t worry — we’re constantly looking for new opportunities to save and sharing them with you on ZDNET.com.
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