Currently, OfficeMax has the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 on sale for $969 (opens in new tab). That’s a generous discount of $200 off its normal price of $1,169. By comparison, it undercuts B&H’s current price (opens in new tab) by $50.
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 is one of the best laptops for business professionals and college students alike. The laptop in this deal features a 14-inch (1920 x 1080) display, 2.8-GHz Intel Core i7-1165G7 quad-core CPU, 16GB of RAM, Intel Iris X graphics and a 512GB SSD. This configuration is suitable for creating documents, emails, web browsing, streaming and light gaming. Wi-Fi 6 and a built-in HD webcam ensure fast and reliable connectivity and video conferencing. While we didn’t test this particular model, we took the Ryzen 7 model Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 for a spin. We praised its bright, vivid display, comfortable keyboard and good mix of ports. Weighing in at 3.1 pounds, the 12.6 x 8.2 x 0.6-inch Slim 7 is on par with competing 14-inch laptops. It’s lighter and thinner than the HP Envy 14 (3.3 pounds, 12.3 x 8.8 x 0.7 inches) and lighter than the Porsche Design Acer Book RS (3.3 pounds, 12.5 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches). Despite its slender design, the IdeaPad Slim 7 has a surprising mix of ports and slots. It’s equipped with two USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, two USB Type-C ports, an HDMI port, headphone jack and a microSD card reader. If you’re looking for a capable sub-$1,000 laptop, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 is a solid choice. If you’re on a smaller budget, you can get the IdeaPad Slim 7 with 10th Gen Intel CPU for $867 (opens in new tab) directly from Lenovo.
