The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 ($519 to ... that puts the touchpad a full inch or two from the center. It's easily the most frustrating part of the hands-on experience. But it's not the only part.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 ($519 to start; $529 as configured) is one of Lenovo's more basic laptops, and that's not a bad thing. For a modest price, you can get decent everyday performance ...