Tag: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17IWC11

  • Lenovo 17-Inch Laptop Gets Global Launch: 32GB RAM, Intel Wildcat Lake

    Lenovo 17-Inch Laptop Gets Global Launch: 32GB RAM, Intel Wildcat Lake

    Key Takeaway

    – Intel Wildcat Lake chips are powering new Windows laptops, many initially exclusive to China.
    – Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 3i 17IWC11 (17-inch, 2.03 kg) has expanded to Europe from £799/€799.
    – Base model includes 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, and a Core 3 304 processor (5-core).
    – Configurable up to Core 7 350, 32 GB RAM, 1 TB SSD, and 60 Wh battery (max £1,669).
    – All variants feature a 1080p, 300-nit IPS display with 72% NTSC color coverage.

    Windows OEMs Adopt Intel’s Wildcat Lake

    In recent weeks, various Windows OEMs have been putting Intel’s Wildcat Lake platform to use inside MacBook Neo competitors. As it stands, many of these are exclusive to China, such as the HP StarBook Plus 14 that debuted in late May. The same is the case with Lenovo, which updated its Lecoo Air range in May with multiple Wildcat Lake-powered options.

    Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i 17IWC11 Launch

    Additionally, the company created the IdeaPad Slim 3i 17IWC11, a 2.03 kg laptop that is now available in more countries. Previously, Lenovo sold the laptop in East Asia and Southeast Asia. However, the company has now expanded availability to Europe with £799 and €799 starting prices.

    Currently, these prices include 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of storage and the Core 3 304, a 5-core processor that should perform about as well as quad-core Zen 4 processors like the Ryzen 3 210. Lenovo offers the IdeaPad Slim 3i 17IWC11 with the more powerful Core 5 315, Core 5 320 and Core 7 350, though. Also, 16 GB or 32 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM is available from the factory, as is 512 GB or 1 TB of M.2 2242 storage.

    Configuration and Display Details

    Moreover, Lenovo’s new 17-inch laptop can be configured with 50 Wh or 60 Wh batteries and in Cosmic Blue or Luna Grey finishes. All SKUs ship with a 300 nit and 60 Hz IPS display though, which resolves at 1,920 x 1,080 pixels with 72% NTSC colour space coverage. Please note that pricing rises to £1,669 for a fully configured unit with a Core 7 350 processor, 32 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD, a 60 Wh battery and other optional extras.

    • Core 3 304: 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, £799/€799
    • Optional processors: Core 5 315, Core 5 320, Core 7 350
    • RAM options: 16GB or 32GB DDR5-5600
    • Storage options: 512GB or 1TB M.2 2242
    • Battery options: 50Wh or 60Wh
    • Colours: Cosmic Blue, Luna Grey
    • Display: 300 nit, 60 Hz, 1920×1080, 72% NTSC
    • Max price: £1,669 for fully configured unit


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  • Lenovo Unveils 17-Inch Laptop with Numpad and Intel Wildcat Lake

    Lenovo Unveils 17-Inch Laptop with Numpad and Intel Wildcat Lake

    Key Takeaway

    – Lenovo has released the IdeaPad Slim 3i 17IWC11 in East/Southeast Asia, with plans to expand to Europe and other markets.
    – Starts at HKD 10,259 / MYR 3,740 / SGD 1,300 (about $1,015) and includes 8 GB RAM, 256 GB PCIe 4.0 storage, and Core 5 320 or Core 7 350 options.
    – Config options: up to 32 GB RAM (via single SODIMM), up to 1 TB M.2 2242 storage, 50–60 Wh batteries with up to ~18 hours claimed life, and 17-inch 1080p/16:9 IPS 60 Hz display.

    Overview of Wildcat Lake Laptops

    Several laptop manufacturers have been adopting Intel’s new Wildcat Lake platform in recent weeks. Currently, many of these are restricted to China like Asus’ Vivobook 14SE and Vivobook 16SE. The same is true for the HP StarBook Plus 14, which is available with an OLED display. There must be careful attention to regional availability and feature sets as these devices roll out across markets with varying configurations and display options.

    Lenovo Expands East Asia Availability

    However, Lenovo has now begun selling the IdeaPad Slim 3i 17IWC11 across East Asia and Southeast Asia. According to the company’s websites, the same 17-inch laptop is coming soon to Europe and other markets, too. In the meantime, the IdeaPad Slim 3i 17IWC11 can be purchased in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore starting at HKD 10,259, MYR 3,740 and SGD 1,300 (~$1,015).

    Base Specifications and Performance

    For those prices, Lenovo includes 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB of PCIe 4.0 storage and Intel’s Core 5 320 processor. According to our benchmarks, the 6-core processor trails the A18 Pro powering the MacBook Neo (curr. $589 on Amazon) in both CPU and GPU performance; we only have limited Core 5 320 benchmarks at this stage, though. The details suggest a balanced entry-level setup that aims to deliver casual multitasking and light creative work with room for upgrades.

    Optional Upgrades and Battery Life

    Alternatively, Lenovo offers the IdeaPad Slim 3i 17IWC11 with the slightly faster Core 7 350. Also, the laptop can be configured with 1 TB of M.2 2242 storage and 16 GB of DDR5-5600 RAM, although up to 32 GB can be included via its sole SODIMM slot. Moreover, 50 Wh or 60 Wh batteries are available that boast up to 18 hours of battery life. Unfortunately, Lenovo restricts the IdeaPad Slim 3i 17IWC11 to a 1080p and 16:9 IPS panel with a 60 Hz refresh rate, 300 nits peak brightness and 72% NTSC colour space coverage. Please see the company’s website for more details.

     


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