Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5x | Snapdragon X Plus Powered AI | Copilot+ PC | Up to 19 hours battery life | 14 Inch Full HD | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Windows 11 | Includes Bluetooth Silent Mouse

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.

I had never considered a Chromebook before, considering them low end, low powered internet only devices. Happy to be proven wrong. This Lenovo Duet 3 device can do a lot of what a lower end Windows laptop can do with more style. It is also a viable alternative to an iPad.It can be used in pure tablet mode, acting like a height end Android tablet. Or it can become a neat laptop. I would not want to type a 20,000-word dissertation on the supplied keyboard, though! Perhaps a cheap full sized Bluetooth model would be better.The screen is pretty much first class and is great for browsing, gaming, watching TV and movies. I would spend the extra and go for the 8GB RAM model. I have had no slowdowns or jitters yet.Any downsides? Well, the battery life is fine but could be better. The saving grace is that it charges up fast with the supplied charger. Not all Android apps will run on Chrome OS from the Google Play Store. And also the storage is fixed. There is no SD card slot, sadly. So again, get the 128GB model.In short, a good purchase for the price.

I purchased this Chromebook as a replacement for my 2015 MacBook Air.I'm a student at University and after my first year I wanted something I could use to write notes during lectures but also type on if I wanted. This Chromebook mostly delivers on that.I found it extremely difficult to find reviews where the reviewer spoke about the hand writing with the stylus. It's pretty good, totally useable if not quite as good as say an iPad. I would rate it at maybe 90% as good.The keyboard is OK, you can smash out emails or type out lecture notes. But I would not want to type an assignment on this thing it's a little cramped. The track pad is mediocre. I read some reviews that said it was OK but I struggle to use it, it's a little bit too small and lacks the sensitivity of say a MacBook.The display is fab, nice colours and contrast ratio. I have never had a problem using it indoors but can't comment on it's outdoors performance.The battery life is fantastic. On 100% it's showing as over 10 hours and I can absolutely believe that.Connectivity is also great, the USB C connections means connecting to an external display is super easy and my Uni recently added these to the library. It turns my little Chromebook into a proper tool.Installing the Microsoft Office web apps was a breeze through my Uni account, although performance even on the 8GB model is a little sluggish. But once booted up it works fine.Recommended for light use, if you're considering this to be a direct and only replacement for a laptop then I'd consider a different Chromebook. BUT if you're in the market for a kind of tablet kind of laptop that's super easy to take with you then I'd recommend it.