Lenovo's 16GB Core i5 IdeaPad Slim 3i laptop gets a massive $400 price drop at Best Buy
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Sub-$500, 16GB laptops at big-box retail compress the hardware premium for AI-capable endpoints. If you’re planning client-side AI features, you can now assume a higher baseline spec in the mass market—optimize for RAM and local models, not just cloud tethering.
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