It’s a scary time to think about buying a new PC or laptop with potential price rises looming over us. But the deals are still there to be had, and this is one I’m absolutely convinced by.
That’s because I bought this laptop for my son a couple of months ago, and it has not disappointed. On Lenovo’s website, the IdeaPad Slim 3X still goes for over $700, but on President’s Day, you can snag one from Amazon for just $474.99. You won’t regret it.
So, why did I settle on this for my son? I had a very specific list of features, the top of which was that it needed to be a Copilot+ PC. Not so much for the current AI features, but to future-proof it knowing he wants to explore coding and AI.
But Copilot+ PCs also have a solid base spec list that they all must have, among which is 16GB of RAM. I wouldn’t ever recommend less than this for Windows 11 anymore. It also had to be a Snapdragon laptop.
In the more budget tiers, with the balance of performance and battery life you get from the Qualcomm chips, I truly wouldn’t put my own money behind anything else right now.
The IdeaPad Slim 3X has delivered on every front. It’s even capable of a bit of gaming, which wasn’t a requirement but nevertheless is pleasing to see. Lighter titles such as Minecraft and Terraria work fine, and as Microsoft’s Automatic Super Resolution continues to expand, I’m sure it’ll only get better.
It’s a really nice laptop, made even better by a discount such as this. For the parent buying for kids, you’ll be pleased to know that it’s durable to the MIL-STD 810H standard and has truly all-day and beyond battery life.
For the grown-up buying for themselves, all these same features are good to have. The keyboard is great to type on, and the display looks good at 1920 x 1200 resolution with its anti-glare finish.
Lenovo is currently selling an identical spec IdeaPad Slim 3X for $719.99, nearly $250 more than this Amazon deal. There’s no telling how long it’ll be around for, so make sure to grab it with both hands while you can.
More great President’s Day deals
When is Presidents’ Day 2026?
Presidents’ Day is Monday, February 16, 2026, the third Monday of the month.
Do I need a Prime membership for Amazon deals?
Amazon offers exclusive deals to Prime members, but still has plenty of discounts available for everyone else. You can sign up for Amazon Prime for $14.99 per month or $139 annually (taxes not included). Alternatively, a 30-day trial of its Prime membership is available.
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