The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ALC6 could work for a lot of people. For $600 you’re getting a notebook with good enough specs to handle just about everything but the most demanding tasks with ease.

The Ideapad 3's webcam tops out at 720p resolution, which is fine for most video calls. As with most laptop webcams, you need good lighting; I started looking mighty grainy when the room was dim.

Lenovo's IdeaPad 3 15 is in the ultra-budget range, appealing to those who need a cheap laptop around the house for casual use. We break down where it excels and where its corners are cut.

The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 15ALC6 is a solid laptop that somewhat blurs the lines between entry-level and mid-tier models. It’s a traditional notebook (that is, it’s not a 2-in-1 of any kind) that ...