Lenovo's budget-friendly laptop series has received an upgrade in the Nepali market with the arrival of the IdeaPad Slim 3i 15IRU9. Brought to the country through Nagmani International, the authorized Lenovo distributor, this updated 2024 model brings Intel's latest 14th Gen chip alongside a touchscreen display and modern styling.
Design and Display
The laptop is fitted with a 15.6-inch Full HD IPS touch screen featuring a standard 16:9 aspect ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, and 45% NTSC color coverage, suitable for everyday web browsing and video streaming. Built into a simple plastic body, it retains a slim form factor measuring 17.9 mm in thickness and weighing roughly 1.62 kg. A backlit keyboard is integrated for convenient typing in dark environments, though a fingerprint reader is absent.
Performance and Hardware
Under the hood, the IdeaPad Slim 3i runs on the 14th Gen Intel Core 5 120U processor. This 10-core (2 Performance + 8 Efficient) and 12-thread CPU reaches clock speeds of up to 5.0 GHz to handle general productivity tasks efficiently. Memory needs are handled by 8GB of DDR5-5200MHz RAM, which is soldered directly to the motherboard and cannot be upgraded. For storage, it provides a fast 512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.
Battery Life and Port Selection
Power is supplied by a 47Wh battery, which offers around 6 to 7 hours of standard daily usage like web surfing and video playback. It also supports Lenovo's Rapid Charge Boost for quicker refueling. For connectivity, the device includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2. Physical ports comprise two USB-A ports, a USB-C port (with Power Delivery and DisplayPort capabilities), an HDMI 1.4 port, an SD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a power connector.
Price in Nepal and Availability
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 15IRU9 with the Intel Core 5 120U CPU, 8GB RAM, and 512GB SSD carries an official price tag of NPR 82,000 in Nepal. It is available for purchase via authorized retail channels and Nagmani International.
