LenovoIdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook| 11 inch 2K Touchscreen Laptop | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c | 8GB RAM | 128GB eMMC | Chrome OS | Storm Grey USI Pen 2

This Chromebook is brilliant. I've used it more as a tablet so far to play games on, the play store is available on here and easy to use. Everything on the tablet is very easy to manoeuvre, especially if you're already accustomed to using android systems, though even if not it shouldn't take too long to get used to. The first start up you need to download a few updates and have a few restarts before you can get going, but they don't take too long to do.So far I've only used the tablet for some internet browsing and downloading and playing games. Everything has worked quickly, even turning on the tablet is very quick.The pen comes with the 8gb RAM option, it is the first time I've used one of these so I can't compare to others, but it does the job it's supposed to do, it's much more accurate than a simple stylus and I had fun using the handwriting app to have a play, watching it turn my writing into typed text. I use it a bit while playing some games, but can see it would be great for someone that creates art on their tablets.The keyboard is very easy to attach, it has a strong magnet that snaps it into place and it works straight away, there's no loading time or anything, just snap it on and off as and when needed. It works well and feels just like a normal small laptop.The case is very sturdy, it too as magnetic so it snaps into place. I was concerned when reading at the time of purchase that the stand would wear out quite quickly with it being in use a lot but it's definitely strong. It has hinges on it so it's not just some bendy material that will wear out, so it's made very well and I can see it lasting a long time. The case itself is also very smart looking. The only issue I could find is that you have to have the keyboard attached so that the screen has some protection. So if you are taking it out and only need the tablet, you will still need to take the keyboard with you. It's only a small issue really as the keyboard isn't adding a drastic amount of weight or anything, it's more about having the option of taking it with you or not.Overall I absolutely love this tablet, it's built well, very sturdy accessories and definitely worth the money spent on it, great value product.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 is an impressive 2-in-1 device that seamlessly blends portability with functionality. Its sleek design, lightweight chassis, and detachable keyboard make it perfect for on-the-go users. The vibrant 11-inch touchscreen display offers crisp visuals, ideal for streaming content or productivity tasks. Performance-wise, the Duet 3 is equipped with adequate processing power for everyday tasks, though it may struggle with heavy multitasking. Battery life is commendable, lasting through a full day of use. While the trackpad can be a bit cramped, the overall typing experience is satisfactory. This device is exceptionally priced for students or professionals seeking versatility without breaking the bank.

It's my first Chromebook, I do like it very much. The only thing that I hadn't noticed until my bluetooth headphones battery was low was that there is nowhere to plug your earphones in if you wish to use them wired. I thought I was just being stupid and looked all over, time and time again, but there are only two C connection ports. I've never come across this before. I looked in the Amazon product page and it said nothing about either having or not having a wired headphone connection, so I looked at the reviews and all it said was that there was a headphone jack, and yes the machine comes with two cables.....but if there is nowhere to plug the jack into on the tablet part, what's the sense in that? Maybe I am missing something obvious?🤷

So I've got the Snapdragon 7c 2k screen 8GB Lenovo 3 - for my line of work I wouldn't use anything less than 8GB models for running ChromeOS, if you choose the 4GB models I think you'd start to feel some pain depending on how many WebApps, Android Apps and Linux Apps you might leave open . This joins as my 3rd Chromebook device - amongst other old laptops running ChromeOS Flex (Chromebook without the Android features)What I really like about this Lenovo 3 8GBPortability - The thin flip detachable keyboard is great for when I need to do some quick diagnostics in a server room or when not a my base location etc The keyboard feels light to travel , the mouse trackpad is OK not great but then again I don't like trackpads so I tend to pair my existing keyboard and mouse. The keyboard acts as part of the screen cover - so any grease or dirt you have on fingers etc will end up on the screen if you've been using the keyboard, e.g. keyboard dirt squares on the screen - standard laptop issue imho. The otherside of the Lenovo has a back fabric feel which acts as a bendable stand, I've had the magnets detach once when I pushed the screen backwards on the sofa.Device Connections - I've had no issues bluetooth pairing with my existing Logi Mx3s Keyboard and MX3 Mouse so that I can maintain device feel continuity between my Chromebooks, When using my usb-c hub for connecting ethernet, usb thick and hdmi monitors output etc I found that this Lenovo can only drive 1 additional external monitor this is unlike my Asus and Google Pixel Go Chromebooks which drive 3 external monitors happily, keep this limitation in mind. The Lenovo has no issue when attached to my 32' 4k Monitor via a usb-c connection.Size and Weight - In Tablet mode is good, but so far I rarely use it, it's good because the keyboard is fully detachable unlike my Asus CX3400 Flip (its heavy in tablet mode not this lenovo) - having access to my defined Chrome Web apps from device to device is again nice - you start to think about the grouping of your webapps. The screen is a nice 10.9 size again this is nice for portabilitySpeakers - Compared with my Google Pixel Chromebook , the Pixel wins hands down - nothing I've seen yet comes close to the sound of the Pixel. Compared to Asus Chromebook (which claims to have B&O speakers - I think they were having an 'off' day when they designed the Asus speakers)_ the Lenovo speakers are pretty close to the Asus which is amazing given the size of the Lenovo speaker grills. It has no base a such but is ok for watching Netflix on.Speed - The device happily renders webapps nicely , runs ssh terminal sessions , vs-code for remote development editing, Keep stuff that you want to keep in your google drive and have links in your Linux partition to your google drive .e.g vscode workspaces etcCamera - It has an 8MP Back camera and a 5MP Front camera - which is not great but it's Ok for Teams, Slack and Telegram callsSo downsides:- 1 external monitor onlyVery Minor niggles- Careful with the magnetic keyboard and back flip- speaker sound- 128GB diskspace- 8MP back camera, 5MP front cameraVery positives:- Chrome OS - Whats NOT to like about being able to wipe your machine and get it all back running in under and hour, including your Linux code environment.- Portability- Connectivity- Tablet mode- SpeedFor what this is - it's a buy in this 8GB Snapdragon 7c configuration.