Lenovo has officially brought the IdeaPad Slim 1 (2022) to the Nepali market. Aimed at students and casual users needing a reliable device for everyday activities, this budget notebook marks the arrival of AMD’s Ryzen 7000-series mobile processors in Nepal.
Design and Display
Constructed from an all-plastic chassis, the laptop is offered in three color options: Cloud Grey, Abyss Blue, and Sand. The 14-inch variant is highly portable, measuring 17.9mm in thickness and weighing 1.38 kg, while the 15-inch model comes in at 1.58 kg. In Nepal, the focus is primarily on the 14-inch model, which features an FHD TN display panel with 220 nits of peak brightness and a 90-degree viewing angle.
At the top of the display bezel, there is a small notch housing a 720p HD webcam equipped with a physical privacy shutter. It is accompanied by a dual-microphone array with noise-canceling technology for clear voice calls.
Keyboard, Audio, and Connectivity
As a budget-focused laptop, the IdeaPad Slim 1 lacks keyboard backlighting and a dedicated numeric pad on the 14-inch version. It comes with standard dedicated function keys and a mylar (plastic) touchpad with Windows precision driver support. Audio is delivered by dual 1.5W stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Audio.
In terms of connectivity, the notebook includes 2x USB-A ports, 1x USB-C port, 1x HDMI port, a 3.5mm combo audio jack, and an SD card reader. Wireless functionality is supported by Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.
Performance and Battery Life
Under the hood, buyers in Nepal can select between the AMD Ryzen 3 7320U and Ryzen 5 7520U processors. Both chips are based on Zen 2 microarchitecture with a 4-core, 8-thread setup, reaching maximum boost clock speeds of up to 4.1GHz and 4.3GHz, respectively.
The system utilizes LPDDR5 RAM; however, the memory is soldered directly to the motherboard, meaning it cannot be upgraded beyond the stock 8GB capacity. For storage, the laptop features a single SSD slot supporting up to 1TB. Powering the machine is a 42Wh battery rated for over 9 hours on the MobileMark 2018 benchmark, paired with an included 65W barrel-shaped charger.
Price and Availability in Nepal
The price of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 1 (15AMN7) featuring the Ryzen 3 7320U processor, 8GB RAM, and 256GB SSD storage is set at NPR 63,000 in Nepal. It can be purchased via authorized distributors like Nagmani International as well as various laptop retail channels across the country.
