Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 13" Laptop, FHD Touch Display, Intel Core i3-10110U, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, Chrome OS

Pros: - This thing SLAPS with the i3 processor. No lags, no slowing this puppy down. One of the few Chromebooks with the added oomph of something that's not an Atom. - Touchscreen is responsive and works great. - The matte finish is a welcome change, as it actually feels great under your wrists and doesn't get oily. Makes it feel more expensive than it actually is. - Being able to utilize this for three different jobs, all with different logins is great. - Battery life is better than a regular laptop, but maybe a bit worse than a small Chromebook. It's a happy medium. - Linking to my Google Pixel is a breeze, and will automatically utilize your phone data when you're on the go. Can also pull up messages, etc. Cons: - The audio is, quite frankly, terrible. It's tinny, located on the top of the laptop, and maybe the lone drawback. If you can get past not utilizing the laptop speakers and utilizing Bluetooth instead, it's a non-issue. - Occasionally gets the quirks of being a Chromebook (stuck in tablet mode, etc.). This is more of a Google issue than anything else, and can happen to any Chromebook. This thing SLAPS. Go ahead and buy it for the price. You won't regret it.

I, along with my special friend, spent nearly two weeks reading many dozens of online user reviews as well as articles & ratings from "the experts." I found myself suddenly needing a new computer ASAP 2 weeks into the semester, but I was lucky enough to be able to borrow one to use while I took my time & found the absolute best option for my price range. The prevailing opinion among those in the know is that this is the best Chromebook out there for under $500. After 6 weeks of use, I'd have to agree. Battery life is great, it's fairly lightweight, fast, easy to use, and I'm enjoying the backlit keyboard and foldable design more than I expected to. Also has a power jack on easy side - which is a small detail that has proved to be very nice to have. The only thing I'm not absolutely thrilled with is the audio volume (quality is fine!) but I have a nice Bluetooth speaker/headphones so that's a very easy fix. This isn't even an issue at all so far for my online classes, only on occasion when watching certain movies or shows. There ARE cheaper computers/Chromebooks out there but if you can afford this one, I absolutely, enthusiastically recommend! I've never loved any electronic device so much, and it arrived very quickly and well packaged and in pristine condition.

I purchased this in June 2021 and it will no longer charge with the power supply. If I connect a regular type-c charger ( like for a phone) it will charge very slowly, you can't be using it or it will drain faster than it charges. I don't understand why it will not recognize the power supply, and yes, I bought a new one, but it recognizes a regular type-c charger. Of course their help page is of no help (Try unplugging it then plugging it back in! ) And it's out of warranty, so maybe it's time to look for something better. Overall, this has been a good laptop alternative. I had a Dell XPS before this and of course you can't really compare the two, however this is a third of the price of the Dell. I didn't start out looking for a Chromebook but as I was researching for a new laptop (the Dell's battery went dead after a little more than 3 years) I realized I really didn't need Windows 99% of the time. This had good reviews from quite a few websites and well known you tube channels. After almost two years I'd have to say it was a good, and inexpensive, investment. My only negatives would be that it has slowed down a bit over time but not so much that it's really a problem, at least not for me. The other negative, however can be a problem-the speakers. I know you can't expect a lot but it's a shame that a device that has a really great screen has such mediocre sound. Watching a movie or even some videos becomes less of an experience than it could be simply because the audio is weak. Headphones aren't always practical and if you have any background noise at all it can be difficult to hear. I will still stick with a Chromebook but I'll make sure my next one has better speakers.

I bought this machine for its portability and the touchscreen and the keyboard. My IPad is not as useful to me as this Chromebook is. I often need a keyboard to type on and the touchscreen keyboards are just too slow and unwieldy for me. The Lenovo keyboard is much better than the add-on bluetooth keyboard I bought for my IPad. This machine is also faster and when I am on the go I don't want to be held up by my devices. I can hot spot from my IPhone when no wifi is available and can access any data from my Windows laptop if I choose to put it in my drop box or other cloud "drive". It also has intelligent input/output porting and very good onboard speakers. Battery life is awesome! I have had no trouble connecting to printers at home or on friendly networks at the in-laws or at my children's homes. Micro SD port is a big plus as well because I like the option of storing data on board if I choose and cards are cheap. At this point I am very happy with my Lenovo Chromebook.

When you're buying something, you have to have an expectation of what you want to do with it. As far as it goes with Chromebooks, they've come a long way since the last one I used. Because you can now run Chrome, Android and if you enable it, Linux apps on your Chromebook, I don't have to carry around a rather sizable laptop to get the same thing out of it. I can game online using GeForce Now, I have the Linux version of my programming software installed on it and it works amazing. The extra power from the Intel chip really kicks this thing into gear. The battery life is amazing and it goes so long between charges that I forget the last time I plugged it in. I love this thing. However, I will point out a couple things that may be a detriment to some. 1) The speakers are a little on the weak side. When you're doing something with sound, you really have to crank it to get a good volume out of it. But this is negated with a good set of Bluetooth earphones. 2) The other thing that isn't great is the camera. Although I really like the cover that slides over it when not in use, the camera itself is kind of grainy. If you're doing meetings online with it, you may have some image issues. I was going to put down the lack of more IO for this thing, but I'm good with it. I have a mouse from the dollar store and just disable the keypad when it's plugged in (Shift + Search + T). In my weird nerd opinion, this is a great machine.

I always wished that the laptop would just open without any waiting period unlike most windows laptops and this one clearly delivered! It is highly reliable and can run multiple chrome tabs with ease.. after all this is a Chromebook. Native support for apps is not to be expected as its coming from play store and not all apps work here like an Android phone. It is a linux based system.

Delivery was faster than expected despite it being shipped from the US. Product is excellent value for one who requires a PC for daily work and surfing. Google OS is easy to use and the tablet function is convenient and sturdy. At a fraction of the price for most notebooks, it is without a doubt a good buy.

Beware of this product. The warranty on this product has expired in 2022. You only get to know when you try to register the product. Lenovo won't take responsibility and asking for an additional fee for warranty. If something goes wrong, you are out of pocket.

Great product with high quality screen and good sound system. Good size for mobility. Response time is instant. Can't ask for more at this price.