Click for next articleCheap Chromebooks often rise to the surface during the year's biggest sales events, and right now, Amazon has sliced 17% off the price of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook, just in time for the new school year. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook was a pleasant surprise for us upon its release, especially because it boasts better-than-expected performance speeds and a nice 1080p touchscreen display. Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook: $359.98 $299.98 at Amazon As the school year approaches, Amazon is offering a wide range of deals, such as this 17% discount on the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook, dropping the price to its lowest point ever at just under $300. The IdeaPad Slim 3 is a surprisingly impressive Chromebook, boasting better-than-expected performance, a responsive, 14-inch touch display, and the easy-to-use Chrome OS. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook is a basic net-book that's perfect for web browsing, video streaming, and basic work and school tasks.