IdeaPad

Lenovo has launched the IdeaPad Flex 3i 2-in-1 Chromebook with improved features over last year's Flex 3i Chromebook, along with a higher price tag. The 16:10 12.2-inch display is an inch larger than before, and it can be used as a laptop, tablet or made to stand in tent-mode for entertainment. It also comes with thinner bezels and looks a fair bit less chunky than the previous model. Performance-wise, it offers the latest N-series Intel processors (the N100 or N200), up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Other features…

Two new detachable tablet 2-in-1s hit the market recently, entering a space that’s been dominated by Microsoft’s Surface Pro for years. Lenovo has its new IdeaPad Duet 5i and Dell offers the XPS 13 2-in-1, the latter of which has morphed from a 360-degree convertible. The Lenovo competes primarily on price while looking a lot like Microsoft’s tablet, while Dell’s model takes a different design path and costs a bit more. Which is the better tablet for you? Specs and configurations   Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i Dell XPS…

Microsoft’s Surface Pro 9 represents the latest version of what’s become the industry standard for detachable tablet 2-in-1s. It’s also one of the best laptops, period. Meanwhile, Lenovo’s IdeaPad Duet 5i is an audacious new competitor, going up against an established machine. There’s one major factor differentiating the two: the price. The IdeaPad Duet 5i is significantly less expensive (and configurable) than the Surface Pro 9. Does that give it enough of a leg to stand on? Specs and configurations   Lenovo…

Pros Excellent build quality Games as well as more expensive, bulkier competition Keyboard and trackpad feel premium Cons No Ethernet port to minimize latency Keyboard layout is odd and unintuitive Might be bland for those that like "gamer aesthetics."Gaming Chromebooks and cloud gaming share something: they're both in their infancy. Cloud gaming's had slightly longer to develop, but with giants like Google still failing to "get it right" (RIP Stadia), its clear that it's still undergoing some growing pains.…

Lenovo’s Legion series includes some of the best high-performance gaming laptops, but if you want something more economical, there is the IdeaPad Gaming range to explore. Catering to the budget and mid-range segments, the range includes laptops powered by either Intel or AMD CPUs paired with Nvidia GeForce graphics. Sitting at the top of the lineup is the latest 7th-generation IdeaPad Gaming 3i, where ‘i’ indicates Intel, available in either 15-inch or 16-inch screen options. The highest configuration features Intel’s…

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i MSRP $790.00 “The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5i loses the polish of other 2-in-1s but has the raw value to fight back.” Pros Solid build quality Thin and light Great display Good folio keyboard Competent performance Cons Keyboard lies…

Photo: Prakhar Khanna/GizmodoThe gaming laptops we cover here are often on the expensive end, thanks to having the latest high-end chips and graphics inside. But from students to people who care more about having access to new games than fidelity, there’s a whole market of gaming laptops that cost less than $1000. Enter the HP Victus 15, which has several variants that cost under $1000 without sacrificing display quality or refresh rate. It does have to make some other compromises to do that, though, so is it worth it?HP…

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsHigh-quality 16in displaySturdy, slim and light chassisDecent battery lifeReasonable everyday performanceConsMore powerful is easy to findUnderwhelming keyboardDisappointing speakersOur VerdictThe Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is a good-looking, slim and light all-rounder with solid everyday performance and a great screen. Elsewhere it has decent battery life and solid connectivity. It’s not the fastest laptop around, though, so it’s easy to find more speed without spending any extra cash.…

Lenovo has launched the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook — a device that looks fairly unremarkable but has a potentially standout screen. The device will be available in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa in September 2022 with a starting price of €549 — US pricing and availability are still to be announced. The IdeaPad 5i is Lenovo’s first 16-inch Chromebook, and it’s a substantial one at 4.10 pounds and 0.8 inches thick. The display has a 2.5K resolution, a 16:10 aspect ratio, and a maximum brightness of 350 nits — but what…

Lenovo has launched the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (2022) and ThinkBook 16p (Gen 3) laptops. The ThinkBook 16p (Gen 3) is equipped with up to AMD Ryzen 9 H-Series processors, coupled with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to 2TB of PCle Gen 4 SSD. For graphics, it gets an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. The laptop sports a 16-inch IPS display with 2.5K resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. The IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (2022) features Intel Core i3-1215U and Intel Pentium 8505 processor options.Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook (2022),…