Head back to school with this touchscreen Lenovo Chromebook at just $199 (52% off)

52% off/$199

As part of its ongoing Back to School sale, Best Buy is offering one of Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebooks for $199 shipped. This 4GB/64GB config typically sells for $419, so today’s deal takes $220 off and delivers a sizeable 52% discount, marking the lowest price we’ve tracked for it so far. We recently saw the more capable 8GB/128GB version receive a notable discount as part of the retailer’s daily deals, but the entry-level model is getting the larger price cut today. At $199, it offers much better value for students and casual users than it does at full price, especially for folks who mainly rely on web apps and cloud storage for basic schoolwork, browsing, streaming, and more. Head below for more details.

Lenovo’s IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is a practical option for schoolwork, browsing, streaming, and other everyday tasks. The variant discounted today sports a 14-inch WUXGA touchscreen, giving you a little more vertical room than a standard 1080p display while also making ChromeOS easier to navigate. It runs on MediaTek’s Kompanio 540 processor with integrated graphics, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of UFS storage. That makes it better suited to lighter use than heavy multitasking, but it should still handle web apps, documents, and media without much trouble. Cloud storage will likely do most of the heavy lifting here, with the onboard space left for essential apps and some offline files. One of the real highlights here is its rated battery life of up to 18 hours, making it a reliable machine for day-to-day work.

Be sure to check out Best Buy’s ongoing Back to School sale while you’re here for more discounts on laptops and accessories. The retailer currently has a wide range of Windows Copilot+ PCs on sale, with prices starting at just $230.

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 touchscreen Chromebook features:

• Runs ChromeOS: The fast, secure operating system from Google with built-in Google apps like Gmail, Gemini, Docs, Photos, YouTube, and more, so you can go from deadlines to downtime straight out of the box.
• Starts fast, won’t slow you down: Chromebooks start up in under 10 seconds. And with up to 18 hours of battery life* and automatic updates, you can get things done without disruptions.
• Google makes it easy: Sign in with your Gmail account and bam – all of your Google Drive files, photos, and Chrome bookmarks and preferences are ready to go.
• Never had a virus: Chromebooks have never had a virus so you can breathe easy knowing your security and privacy are covered with built-in protection and the Titan C2 security chip.*
• The apps you love: Popular apps for streaming, gaming, creating, and staying organized are all available on Google Play. Easily access Microsoft 365, Minecraft, Adobe Express, and more.