Upgraded Lenovo Flex 3 X360 Chromebook Spin 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop, Intel Celeron N4020 2-Core Processor, 11. It’s solidly executed and marks a literal and metaphorical turning point around which the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook transitions to its strengths.

That should get you through a day of occasional browsing, but it's on the low end for a modern Chromebook. JetStream and WebXPRT are browser-based benchmarks that show how well the Chromebook handles the types of web-based computing tasks that are the bread and butter of Chrome users. I've appeared on CBS News, in USA Today, and at many other outlets to offer analysis on breaking technology news.If I didn’t have a couple good Chromebooks that are getting updates until 2026 (Pixel Slate) and 2025 (HP X360), I’d probably go for that. For the Flex 3 and the other Chromebooks with only 64GB of onboard storage, we played the video from an external SSD plugged into a USB port. I wouldn't be playing top spec/brand new games, but older ones that probably don't use so much processing power. This device doesn’t boot up as quickly as I’m used to, nor is it as fast and seamless when rending web pages or navigating virtual desks. And performance starts to degrade as well; not to the point where the experience is constantly painful, but noticeable.

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com and PC Magazine are among the federally registered trademarks of Ziff Davis and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. With a generous range of ports, it should also appeal to people who plan to supplement their Chromebook's internal storage and perhaps connect an external keyboard and mouse. There's even a microSD card reader, a key feature for Chromebook users who need extra local storage. While the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 copes fine with daily web browsing and media streaming, it would be a poor choice for anything more demanding. In tablet mode, the touchscreen functionality is fairly slick, with only occasional stuttering from the interface when swiping or scrolling.In addition to the 64GB of flash storage, they include an Intel Celeron N4020 processor with integrated UHD Graphics 600 and 4GB of system memory. The net result is not only a conspicuously old fashioned-looking device but also one that’s bigger than it might otherwise be.

I gotta hand it to Lenovo: they do more often than others tend to center the trackpad on the keypad instead of the screen. The IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook with Intel Inside delivers the performance you need on apps and the web.General: Review key information provided by Microsoft® that may apply to your system purchase, including details on Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and potential upgrades/downgrades. If in the unfortunate event an issue occurs after 30 days, please reach out to us by message and we can advise next steps on paid repairs or manufacturer warranty claims. That's the second shortest time in the group and barely half the stamina of the HP, but it should be enough to get you through a day of work or school. A headphone jack and a receptacle for a physical lock to prevent someone from stealing the laptop round out the port selection.