Apparently they have released an 8GB model since I recorded this, and it MAY come with the stylus too! It's on sale for just over $300, and the 4GB model is on sale for $199. You can find them on Lenovos website here: howl.me/ciDdT2e7G0P
I got the 8GB version over the holidays for just under $300, it came with the stylus too! So far it does everything I wanted it to, web browsing, video stream, reading but I love being able to use the desktop version of chrome for certain websites or document and spreadsheet viewing for minor work.
Reading some reviews on Currys, someone mentioned it comes with Android 9. Is it true? Sounds a bit daft, so not sure I believe it. Wait it uses ChromeOS, so does it have like an Android VM for running Android apps?
We always see a lot of Windows tablets but very few ChromeOS tablet, so it's great to see Lenovo made one. But because of ARM chipset, I can install Andronix on Android smartphones. So despite me liking this tablet a lot, I'm still struggling about the idea of buying one.
I also use Andronix, but you do want to consider ChromeOS, even with ARM chipset, because of hardware GPU acceleration. That is something Andronix can never do until Termux gives such a capability. P.S. If you do care about GNU Linux more than Android, I suggest to stay with x86 as it has wider desktop software support compared to ARM.
Thanks for such an in depth review, been looking at getting this for my son for xmas for school, his school uses alot of android apps for homework so this would be really ideal.
5 months later, my thoughts: I absolutely love it! It's surprisingly super fast, I use it for browsing, college (with a stylus for drawings). The keyboard, although it takes a bit to get used to at first because it's small, is super fast! This takes me back to a Dell I had that was Tablet/Windows but that one had hard, fixed connections from screen to keyboard and it snapped/broke off. That's the smart thing about this Lenovo that the connection is a fabric that can bend, so if it snaps off accidentally it won't break and the magnets are strong where it aligns them up for you automatically. I play some games on it every now and then and it does well with that too. The stand that it comes with is so convenient. The screen is daunting and crystal clear! I'd say the only thing I didn't like is that there is only USB-C connections, no audio headphone jack but this thing is a force. My family also but same exact one and they love it too.
Bro! It's you! Yeah I personally love the Duet 3. I get annoyed with the touch keyboard blinking on Twitter in tablet mode. But it gives me more versatility then a normal tab. I love running full versions of Chrome and extensions and still using Android apps. Plus Chromebooks can get phone notifications and easily use your phone hotspot (you can turn your phone hotspot on directly from the Chromebook).
Hey man if you get a chance use the link in the comments! If not all is well. Thanks for pointing this out, looks like it launched after I recorded this
Awesome. Happy to hear it. There's not a lot of chrome os tablets out there, so you won't see too many of those videos. But I would expect some of them will come soon. I heard some new devices are dropping in the next few months. But I talk a lot about Android tablets and a lot about various smartphones out there. Hope you enjoy it. Feel free to drop any questions. Just remember that I'm always more likely to respond to a new comment versus the second or third comment in a thread. I try to respond to every new comment at least once. But always glad to help
the only bit of research you didn't mention was the end of life policy Chromebook Duet Jun 2028 ,,, original Chromebook Duet 3 Jun 2030 ,, so that's an update every month,, for 8 years ((when buying a Chromebook always check how many years left for updates))
Right. That's definitely one of the biggest reasons to buy one. I mentioned that in my initial review and this is a little more of an updated review. But still plenty of software updates for this device
Thank you so much! Maybe I'll be able to do a video on that topic one day, I always have like four or five videos planned out beforehand. And my schedule is pretty stacked right now. I'll just share some information here with you though. I think Samsung Dex is good enough for those people who sometimes need a laptop like environment on their tablets. But it's still not as good as Chrome OS in my opinion. It doesn't have a full desktop version of Chrome, and even if you put the mobile version of Chrome in desktop mode I still think you're missing out on some things. You also don't get full web extensions with Chrome because that's only a desktop version thing. And there are some minor things, minor bugs or things I noticed in DeX. On the other end I think Chrome OS still has some bugs with Android, even if few. And they have some bugs with the touch screen keyboard. There also aren't any 120hz tablets on Chrome OS or any super powerful tablets. BUT Chrome OS tablets are typically a better value because they come with the kickstand and keyboard. So a lot of pros and cons back and forth. I think the more versatile and more budget friendly devices are on Chrome OS and the best tablets and most premium are still on Android.
@@AndroidDigest Yes, I learned these from your videos as well. I have s8+, after watching tons of videos from your channel, and I love it. However, also very interested in Chromebook. Not sure how the multiple windows experience in Chromebook looks like. And, the bug you mentioned after pressing the space key on Chromebook looks annoyed indeed, and the quality of back-stand and keyboard with Chromebook doesn't look good, which also concerns me as well. Anyway, really love your videos, especially the content/analysis, the speed that you present, etc. Good job!
@@kaichih if I were you I would look into the Acer spin 714 I'm sure you would love it especially if you already have the galaxy s8 + The reason being the Acer will be much more powerful and have less bugs because it's a laptop not a tablet format . Let me know if you have any questions
Thank you for the review! It convinced me to go with this choice and I was really looking forward to the Lenovo Chromebook 3!!! However, the company has the worst customer service, which I now see looking at the reviews. They even shut off comments on their FB page. I think the product looks great, but always remember too look at the company's rep. I had to cancel my order due the "waiting to be shipped" purgatory for the longest time. I'm glad I did because the reviews are very concerning and exceptional delays are very common.
@@AndroidDigest Thank you for that. I was super excited, especially with the 8GB model including the stylus. Not sure if it's a Canada thing, but oh well. Will keep learning about other options!
Yes now they have an 8GB of RAM model. Of course it was happening right under my nose. I think I recorded my video or scripted it right before it released
I have a question. I AM just looking for the basics!!! I used to use an old Microsoft surface for note taking on the go. But overall I'm in the iPhone/iPad/Macbook universe. If I just want this tablet for the basics would you say save approximately $200 at this point and get The 1st generation "mediatek" If I can find one in good condition or reach for the Lenovo chromebooks duet 3??
I would love to see the duet 3 vs the hp x2 Because I remember it was a very close fight between them last time but the duet 3 you had only was 4gb ram model while the hp x2 was 8gb ram . So a rematch would be great with them both having 8gb ram
That's a good point! I do think the performance would improve especially when going between apps. Honestly I already like the Lenovo a little better because of the keyboard so I think the Lenovo would win it for me. The HP comes with a pen and comes with an SD card slot so some people would prefer it. Plus it has a fingerprint sensor. But at least the extra ram brings the Lenovo right up next to it. Even in my comparison videos though I don't like to declare a winner because I know one person will prefer the pen and the SD card slot. Everyone's different so I just try to give all the information to let people make their own decisions. But yeah if I was picking one today I would definitely pick the Lenovo. The keyboard is so much better in my opinion than the HP keyboard and that makes a massive difference
Quick tip: If you want to get the best battery life out of any Chromebook including the Duet 3, turn off Android apps, turn on energy saver in Chrome settings, and turn off bluetooth. Turning off Android apps will also improve performance. If you are like me and you find that you are not using any Android apps on your Chromebook, you should probably turn them off.
in the uk on black friday week and a few days after ... the DUET 3 ... came ... with its USI 2.0 pen, using a AAAA battery ... for £249 . so for those who feel research is needed, the pen works fine
i would say AGILE is how i would describe the Duet 3 vs the original Duet the CPU is just a bit faster, and makes all the difference,, Look at the case as a Lifeboat,, ... get a BLUETOOTH keyboard / mouse & speaker for day to day use
What's up boss! I watched quite a few of your videos on these so to see this update is cool. I just purchased the duet 5 off the market place and didn't even know it was the 8gb so I'm winning! But now I realize that I want the duet 3 as well. Haha. I love options. In bed the D5 is cool and manageable but that D3 would be perfect for a true tablet experience.
I do agree with you 100%. I'm really looking forward to these newer tablets coming out soon. Apparently these new media tech processors are way faster and should give us much better performance
@@AndroidDigest I'm genuinely intrigued by the Duet 3 and tempted to. Pick up one (seen some great offers in the UK) . I had the first one and didn't enjoy the experience at all (and for context I am a Chromebook user). Often people use price as a measuring stick but to me a poor experience isn't excused due to price (either its a good experience or not). And from a "green" perspective creating cheap lower spec devices which often end up in the landfill isn't ideal.
I'm someone who's in the same boat as you. I was much happier with it, but as someone who has experienced how good Chrome OS can be on a better processor, I was wanting just a little bit more. I didn't really feel it slowing down too much in my day-to-day activities and I was way happier with than I was the original duet. but there is a brand new generation of tablets coming out soon with mediatek processors that will be way better
It's really really tough to say. These are two completely different devices we are talking about. I think the duet 3 is more versatile. I think the screen is better on the duet 3. But it's also a little bit buggier at times. And it won't work quite as good with Android apps. But you don't really need a lot of Android apps either especially with so many good web apps anyway. It also depends on if you want to stylus or not because the stylus does come with the Galaxy Tab. But on the other end you will get more software support from the duet. Both devices are great and it really just depends on your use case. I lean towards the duet, slightly, because I personally value the keyboard a little more and I value the versatility that I can find in a Chromebook
Thanks for the video. 2 questions please : 1) can I connect 2 monitors to this with HTMI to USB hub ? 2) If the unit stays plugged in, would you turn the unit off or ok to leave it on for weeks? How long does it take to "wake up" after not using overnight ? Many thanks.
Yes it can connect to two monitors. I don't think it makes it significant difference personally whether you turn it off or not. It may help your battery a little bit in the long run because your device won't have to be charged. Even when it's sleeping and they use a small amount of power and get charged but I don't think it's very significant. I think the bigger thing that wears a battery down in the long run is actually being at 100% all the time. Or being at 0%. That's why this ship battery used to you around 50%. Batteries can wear down from being charged a lot. But they can also wear down from sitting at 0% or 100%. That's why I've seen batteries sit on a shelf for 3 years and end up expanding. I'm not saying I would worry about leaving it plugged in. But if you don't plan to take it on the go much at all, that's what I would honestly look into a Chromebox. They are mini Chromebook desktops that don't have batteries and you wouldn't have to worry about any of that stuff. As far as multiple displays, yes, you can do two monitors with this no problem. Once you get them connected you will have to mess with the settings though to make sure they just don't mirror the same thing
I want to get the 8GB version because it's on sale for SUPER cheap, but I wonder if I can run adobe creative cloud on it. Obviously with one 8GB of ram I'll have some trouble. Espeically if I have multiple things open. Hoping that I can run Illustrator for a little bit on this for some very light work (line work and mild photo editing for architecture stuff) we shall see haha.
These are Chromebooks so you're talking about running their Android app versions. Any Android app from adobe you can run on here, I think it will be okay for mild work, or it can run some stuff from the web, but obviously no windows programs on a Chromebook. But yeah, it's a very nice efficient device, a ton of battery life, pretty fast, but still imperfect. But great for the money.
6 months down the line and I regret my purchase. it is buggy and freezes way too often. You get the impression that it is trying to do more that it can.
@@itamarcohengadol2904 Hi, it's the 128 Gb model. It would be much, much better if it were just running Android, or just running Xfce on Linux Mint for me. This Duet replaces a second hand iPad mini I had. I plan to give this to my Godson, and go back to Apple, because it works. I use Linux on my Laptops, but a tablet is mostly a recreational tool. It has to just work, otherwise it ceases to be enjoyable. This Lenovo is just a frustration to use.
@@Beria100 I reset it a couple of times, but gave up and gifted it to my Godson. I got an iPad again, which is fantastic. I think the processor used was not up to multitasking.
Well it's going to either run the Android version or run through the web. If the Android version suits your needs that is good. But I'm sure it has less features than the windows version on a windows laptop. It depends if you need those extra features
Honestly I think the Chromebook duet would probably be better for a student. You could still use a stylus with it if you buy a USI 2.0 stylus. It has longer software support and Chrome OS is going to be a little bit better for students compared to an Android tablet. Plus you could still download Android apps and games anyway on it if you want
This doesn't have Chromebook Plus, so it wouldn't get any of those Chromebook Plus features with AI. I will say it will probably get some access to some ONLINE BASED ai features at some point down the line, but this doesn't get chromebook plus features
QQ for all your Google mobile experts, I am buying a replacement for my wife's 6 year old galaxy 10 tablet. I bought a brand new OG 10.5 inch 4GB 128 MB Duet for $98 from BB now I see the Duet 3 with 8GB for $279 and the P11 plus 6 GB with keyboard and pen for $300. She JUST wants to consume media which would be the best option?
I would ask first how you like the original duet that you have. How is it working to meet those needs for the content you want to consume? The screen is pretty darn close between the OG duet and the duet 3. If it's fast enough for you and working well I would just use that honestly, especially for the price. It's hard to find a screen that good for $98. The P11 plus would probably be the simplest device for consuming content since it just runs Android without all the Chrome OS stuff. But you also won't get significant updates, so after a couple of years you'll stop getting those security updates. The duet should still get updates for years to come. Since chromos devices get 8 years of updates from when they came out originally.
It is a holiday gift so I have not given it to my wife yet. what I am asking is if the new duet or P11 is a 3x improvement over the OG duet as the prices are 3x higher. My wife is going to use this device like she uses her phone snap chat, FB, web surfing, read new articles, email, shop, Etsy, and Pinterest, She would love to be about to use her cricket from a tablet
Two completely different beasts. If you love the stylus and that's a huge draw (pun not intended, but hey, it's a good pun) I would recommend the S6 Lite. The S6 Lite will also have a little bit less bugs on the Android side. But for me personally I would prefer the Duet 3.. Even with the few bugs that drive me nuts (like the touch keyboard blinking when pressing the space bar on Twitter). I still think the Duet 3 has a ton going for it. The screen is better than the screen on the S6 Lite. It comes with 8 years of OS updates. It comes with a keyboard and kickstand. The keyboard is really good too! And Chrome OS is better for productivity then even Samsung DeX. So I lean towards the Duet. But it's close. And I wouldn't blame someone, especially someone who doesn't need a keyboard, I wouldn't blame someone who really loves the s-pen, if they picked the S6 Lite. It's a great tablet too
Excellent review, I think my second time around. Finally bought one as priced has come down to what I was prepared to pay. £299 with 8gb and 120 storage with a bonus £40 cash back. Looking forward to finally trying it. Thanks
Apparently the 8 GB version of the duet 3 is on sale as well. I have the link at the top of the comments. I did a comparison video between the X2 and the Chromebook duet if you look back at my videos. It was probably a few months ago. Personally I prefer the duet for a few reasons. But they aren't exactly the most logical. The HP has an SD card slot and it has a pin that comes with it and it does have a 8 GB of RAM version that at least at that time wasn't out for the duet. But I prefer the duet keyboard by quite a margin. To be honest that was one of the biggest differentiating factors for me. Because I didn't need the extra RAM at the time and I didn't use the pin as much. But it's really different for everyone. Especially now that there is a higher RAM model of the duet it's a really tough call. I think the HP is the slightly better value in some ways because it comes with the pen and you can install an SD card. But I didn't need the SD card. And you may be the same way. In that case I think the keyboard for the duet may give it an edge. Both are really good devices and I would recommend checking out that comparison video
I'm looking for a 2-1 tablet for my college course and would this be able to withstand taking exams and quizzes on this while being in computer mode? Also, am I able to Cast and use nearby sharing with this tablet, just like a regular computer would do? Basically, can I use this tablet in computer mode, and will the tablet run just like a computer would? Thanks!
You would be running Google Chrome, a full desktop version of Chrome. So this would do everything a normal Google Chrome browser would do in Windows. So yes you can cast your browser. And anything that can run in Google Chrome on Windows should be able to run here on this. I personally think it would do fine for collect exams. But there are rare occasions where a college may require Windows for something. But I think this would withstand that
The keyboard only works with the specific tablet. And as Pogo pins on the bottom that magnetically attach to the tablet. No Bluetooth capabilities are in the keyboard
I don't know much about coding, but generally speaking I would say no. Yes, it technically can do it. But not too well, wouldn't recommend, from my research
Reading some reviews on Currys, someone mentioned it comes with Android 9. Is it true? Sounds a bit daft, so not sure I believe it. Wait it uses ChromeOS, so does it have like an Android VM for running Android apps?
It currently runs a "container" (ARC++) ro run Android apps, and it's indeed based on Android 9. However it will be updated in the next few months to Android 11, but that will also change the way Android apps are ran: instead of just using a separate container, it will run them by virtualizing the new container (ARCVM) based on Android 11, which on Chromebooks that have already received the update to Android 11/ARCVM, really really affects the performances and stability of Android apps. So it's actually better to hope the Android 11 update will be delayed forever 😬
Yes and no. All Chromebooks that are new have a way to install Linux apps in the settings. Not as the main OS but you can give commands to install apps
Hi im considering the 8gb version with Windows 11pro, can i game on it? I mean simple old games like Spore, The Sims 2,3 or counter strike perhaps? My main question is if I unplug the keyboard, does it still works as a PC with touchscreen display but without a keyboard and mouse? Can i have it in tablet mode and still play desktop games if i connect my controller to it?
At this point you're talking about a completely different device. There are some "Duet" devices that run windows. But it's completely different than this Duet 3. So hard for me to give good info on it
Can this tablet be used as a full time PC for running research work or using Microsoft Office along with 10s of chrome tabs? Like does it lag or anything or not?
Apparently they have released an 8GB model since I recorded this, and it MAY come with the stylus too! It's on sale for just over $300, and the 4GB model is on sale for $199. You can find them on Lenovos website here: howl.me/ciDdT2e7G0P
Nice follow-up review. I bought the 8GB version direct from Lenovo and it DID come with the stylus. I am very pleased with this device!
Saw that on their page. Thank you for sharing. Do you know if BB has these?
@@kenweber2162 styles magnetizes on top/side?
@@sabrinamerrick1271 I don't see the 8GB version when I search the BB site.
@@sabrinamerrick1271 I just tried that and it doesn't stick anywhere for me. It did come with a stylus holder that attaches to the back cover.
I got the 8GB version over the holidays for just under $300, it came with the stylus too! So far it does everything I wanted it to, web browsing, video stream, reading but I love being able to use the desktop version of chrome for certain websites or document and spreadsheet viewing for minor work.
Really cool that you got it with the pen too! Great deal
Reading some reviews on Currys, someone mentioned it comes with Android 9. Is it true? Sounds a bit daft, so not sure I believe it. Wait it uses ChromeOS, so does it have like an Android VM for running Android apps?
.:-_-:. Hello, can I use the Insta360 X3 APP in Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3? That App works well on it?
Hey thank you for this video man. I got what I needed in terms of if this is the right choice for me. Appreciate your hard work!
Absolutely! Don't forget about my top comment, apparently an 8GB of ram model is available now. Feel free to comment any questions if you have any
❤ Your Review. I just bought this and very Happy. I wasnt looking for Perfection. Its Extremely Travel Friendly. Checks all the boxes for me.
It's gotten way better even since this review. A lot of updates. Glad you've got it. Enjoy it!
We always see a lot of Windows tablets but very few ChromeOS tablet, so it's great to see Lenovo made one. But because of ARM chipset, I can install Andronix on Android smartphones. So despite me liking this tablet a lot, I'm still struggling about the idea of buying one.
I also use Andronix, but you do want to consider ChromeOS, even with ARM chipset, because of hardware GPU acceleration. That is something Andronix can never do until Termux gives such a capability.
P.S. If you do care about GNU Linux more than Android, I suggest to stay with x86 as it has wider desktop software support compared to ARM.
Thanks for such an in depth review, been looking at getting this for my son for xmas for school, his school uses alot of android apps for homework so this would be really ideal.
5 months later, my thoughts: I absolutely love it! It's surprisingly super fast, I use it for browsing, college (with a stylus for drawings). The keyboard, although it takes a bit to get used to at first because it's small, is super fast! This takes me back to a Dell I had that was Tablet/Windows but that one had hard, fixed connections from screen to keyboard and it snapped/broke off. That's the smart thing about this Lenovo that the connection is a fabric that can bend, so if it snaps off accidentally it won't break and the magnets are strong where it aligns them up for you automatically. I play some games on it every now and then and it does well with that too. The stand that it comes with is so convenient. The screen is daunting and crystal clear! I'd say the only thing I didn't like is that there is only USB-C connections, no audio headphone jack but this thing is a force. My family also but same exact one and they love it too.
It's definitely a great little device, that's for sure
hi, what is your stylus?
totally thinking about this device for travel! I'm glad you made a video haha
Bro! It's you! Yeah I personally love the Duet 3. I get annoyed with the touch keyboard blinking on Twitter in tablet mode. But it gives me more versatility then a normal tab. I love running full versions of Chrome and extensions and still using Android apps. Plus Chromebooks can get phone notifications and easily use your phone hotspot (you can turn your phone hotspot on directly from the Chromebook).
Lenovo's site has an 8gb ram model right now, im picking it up, my original mediatek model is hot garbage
Hey man if you get a chance use the link in the comments! If not all is well. Thanks for pointing this out, looks like it launched after I recorded this
What is the price because I would just say get the duet 5 and wait fir the sale it usually goes on sale for around 359
@@cobaltblue5523 It was 309.99$ when I left the original post.
Thanks for the review! I'm glad I seen this because I just purchased one of BB for a steal, and picking up tomorrow.
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Awesome. Happy to hear it. There's not a lot of chrome os tablets out there, so you won't see too many of those videos. But I would expect some of them will come soon. I heard some new devices are dropping in the next few months. But I talk a lot about Android tablets and a lot about various smartphones out there. Hope you enjoy it. Feel free to drop any questions. Just remember that I'm always more likely to respond to a new comment versus the second or third comment in a thread. I try to respond to every new comment at least once. But always glad to help
the only bit of research you didn't mention was the end of life policy
Chromebook Duet Jun 2028 ,,, original
Chromebook Duet 3 Jun 2030 ,, so that's an update every month,, for 8 years
((when buying a Chromebook always check how many years left for updates))
Right. That's definitely one of the biggest reasons to buy one. I mentioned that in my initial review and this is a little more of an updated review. But still plenty of software updates for this device
I love your videos. It helps a lot. What do you think to compare Chromebook v.s. Samsung DEX enabled tablets such as s8?
Thank you so much! Maybe I'll be able to do a video on that topic one day, I always have like four or five videos planned out beforehand. And my schedule is pretty stacked right now.
I'll just share some information here with you though. I think Samsung Dex is good enough for those people who sometimes need a laptop like environment on their tablets. But it's still not as good as Chrome OS in my opinion. It doesn't have a full desktop version of Chrome, and even if you put the mobile version of Chrome in desktop mode I still think you're missing out on some things.
You also don't get full web extensions with Chrome because that's only a desktop version thing. And there are some minor things, minor bugs or things I noticed in DeX.
On the other end I think Chrome OS still has some bugs with Android, even if few. And they have some bugs with the touch screen keyboard. There also aren't any 120hz tablets on Chrome OS or any super powerful tablets. BUT Chrome OS tablets are typically a better value because they come with the kickstand and keyboard. So a lot of pros and cons back and forth. I think the more versatile and more budget friendly devices are on Chrome OS and the best tablets and most premium are still on Android.
@@AndroidDigest Yes, I learned these from your videos as well. I have s8+, after watching tons of videos from your channel, and I love it. However, also very interested in Chromebook. Not sure how the multiple windows experience in Chromebook looks like. And, the bug you mentioned after pressing the space key on Chromebook looks annoyed indeed, and the quality of back-stand and keyboard with Chromebook doesn't look good, which also concerns me as well.
Anyway, really love your videos, especially the content/analysis, the speed that you present, etc. Good job!
@@kaichih if I were you I would look into the Acer spin 714 I'm sure you would love it especially if you already have the galaxy s8 +
The reason being the Acer will be much more powerful and have less bugs because it's a laptop not a tablet format . Let me know if you have any questions
Thank you for the review! It convinced me to go with this choice and I was really looking forward to the Lenovo Chromebook 3!!! However, the company has the worst customer service, which I now see looking at the reviews. They even shut off comments on their FB page. I think the product looks great, but always remember too look at the company's rep. I had to cancel my order due the "waiting to be shipped" purgatory for the longest time. I'm glad I did because the reviews are very concerning and exceptional delays are very common.
Nothing wrong with doing what you did. Thanks for sharing your experience!
@@AndroidDigest Thank you for that. I was super excited, especially with the 8GB model including the stylus. Not sure if it's a Canada thing, but oh well. Will keep learning about other options!
I highly recommend getting the 8gb ram model for anyone interested
Yes now they have an 8GB of RAM model. Of course it was happening right under my nose. I think I recorded my video or scripted it right before it released
the first to go will be the flex connecting the tablet and the keyboard.
ordered one today, will post what I think of it soon. Thanks :)
Enjoy it!! Amazing battery life. Very good screen. Good versatility. A little slow if you do too much. Good for the basics. That's the gist
I have a question. I AM just looking for the basics!!!
I used to use an old Microsoft surface for note taking on the go.
But overall I'm in the iPhone/iPad/Macbook universe.
If I just want this tablet for the basics would you say save approximately $200 at this point and get The 1st generation "mediatek" If I can find one in good condition or reach for the Lenovo chromebooks duet 3??
I would love to see the duet 3 vs the hp x2
Because I remember it was a very close fight between them last time but the duet 3 you had only was 4gb ram model while the hp x2 was 8gb ram .
So a rematch would be great with them both having 8gb ram
That's a good point! I do think the performance would improve especially when going between apps. Honestly I already like the Lenovo a little better because of the keyboard so I think the Lenovo would win it for me. The HP comes with a pen and comes with an SD card slot so some people would prefer it. Plus it has a fingerprint sensor. But at least the extra ram brings the Lenovo right up next to it.
Even in my comparison videos though I don't like to declare a winner because I know one person will prefer the pen and the SD card slot. Everyone's different so I just try to give all the information to let people make their own decisions. But yeah if I was picking one today I would definitely pick the Lenovo. The keyboard is so much better in my opinion than the HP keyboard and that makes a massive difference
Quick tip: If you want to get the best battery life out of any Chromebook including the Duet 3, turn off Android apps, turn on energy saver in Chrome settings, and turn off bluetooth.
Turning off Android apps will also improve performance. If you are like me and you find that you are not using any Android apps on your Chromebook, you should probably turn them off.
Good tip. Obviously there's a trade off to that. But it can help
in the uk on black friday week and a few days after
... the DUET 3 ... came ... with its USI 2.0 pen, using a AAAA battery ... for £249
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so for those who feel research is needed, the pen works fine
On your keyboard, press Alt + Shift + i
REPORT BUGS,, TO GET THINGS FIXED ,,
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like a flashing keyboard
i would say AGILE is how i would describe the Duet 3 vs the original Duet
the CPU is just a bit faster, and makes all the difference,,
Look at the case as a Lifeboat,,
... get a BLUETOOTH keyboard / mouse & speaker for day to day use
What's up boss! I watched quite a few of your videos on these so to see this update is cool.
I just purchased the duet 5 off the market place and didn't even know it was the 8gb so I'm winning!
But now I realize that I want the duet 3 as well. Haha. I love options. In bed the D5 is cool and manageable but that D3 would be perfect for a true tablet experience.
Tough decisions!
I do find the duets a little frustrating. They should do a "pro" version with some better specs and it would be perfect.
I do agree with you 100%. I'm really looking forward to these newer tablets coming out soon. Apparently these new media tech processors are way faster and should give us much better performance
@@AndroidDigest I'm genuinely intrigued by the Duet 3 and tempted to. Pick up one (seen some great offers in the UK) .
I had the first one and didn't enjoy the experience at all (and for context I am a Chromebook user).
Often people use price as a measuring stick but to me a poor experience isn't excused due to price (either its a good experience or not).
And from a "green" perspective creating cheap lower spec devices which often end up in the landfill isn't ideal.
I'm someone who's in the same boat as you. I was much happier with it, but as someone who has experienced how good Chrome OS can be on a better processor, I was wanting just a little bit more. I didn't really feel it slowing down too much in my day-to-day activities and I was way happier with than I was the original duet. but there is a brand new generation of tablets coming out soon with mediatek processors that will be way better
should i buy this one or go for tab s6 lite 2022 edition?
It's really really tough to say. These are two completely different devices we are talking about. I think the duet 3 is more versatile. I think the screen is better on the duet 3. But it's also a little bit buggier at times. And it won't work quite as good with Android apps. But you don't really need a lot of Android apps either especially with so many good web apps anyway. It also depends on if you want to stylus or not because the stylus does come with the Galaxy Tab. But on the other end you will get more software support from the duet. Both devices are great and it really just depends on your use case. I lean towards the duet, slightly, because I personally value the keyboard a little more and I value the versatility that I can find in a Chromebook
@@AndroidDigest thanks man. that helps me a lot.🖤
I had the 4 gb model and it was slow and laggy. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone
Oh snap it's on. !!!!
Getting this on prime day for £170 should be worth it for just browsing and docs
Great deal for that price
Great video ? Can you recommend video s on how to use and set up Chromebook ... I'm a senior citizens .it would be really appreciated
Honestly maybe I need to make one... one of these days... I looked around and couldn't find any good ones. Just not a lot of options
Thanks!
best chrome tablet for its price
It's definitely one of the best values!
Thanks for the video. 2 questions please : 1) can I connect 2 monitors to this with HTMI to USB hub ? 2) If the unit stays plugged in, would you turn the unit off or ok to leave it on for weeks? How long does it take to "wake up" after not using overnight ? Many thanks.
Yes it can connect to two monitors.
I don't think it makes it significant difference personally whether you turn it off or not. It may help your battery a little bit in the long run because your device won't have to be charged. Even when it's sleeping and they use a small amount of power and get charged but I don't think it's very significant.
I think the bigger thing that wears a battery down in the long run is actually being at 100% all the time. Or being at 0%. That's why this ship battery used to you around 50%. Batteries can wear down from being charged a lot. But they can also wear down from sitting at 0% or 100%. That's why I've seen batteries sit on a shelf for 3 years and end up expanding.
I'm not saying I would worry about leaving it plugged in. But if you don't plan to take it on the go much at all, that's what I would honestly look into a Chromebox. They are mini Chromebook desktops that don't have batteries and you wouldn't have to worry about any of that stuff.
As far as multiple displays, yes, you can do two monitors with this no problem. Once you get them connected you will have to mess with the settings though to make
sure they just don't mirror the
same thing
Many thanks for the details
Finaly its somewhat not overpriced in its EOL cycle. 340€ incl. tax for the 8gb and pen is okay.
The first Duet became unusable outside from chrome.
It's not really out of it's life cycle, still multiple years left, and it's pretty decent, just wish it was a little faster.
I want to get the 8GB version because it's on sale for SUPER cheap, but I wonder if I can run adobe creative cloud on it. Obviously with one 8GB of ram I'll have some trouble. Espeically if I have multiple things open. Hoping that I can run Illustrator for a little bit on this for some very light work (line work and mild photo editing for architecture stuff) we shall see haha.
These are Chromebooks so you're talking about running their Android app versions. Any Android app from adobe you can run on here, I think it will be okay for mild work, or it can run some stuff from the web, but obviously no windows programs on a Chromebook. But yeah, it's a very nice efficient device, a ton of battery life, pretty fast, but still imperfect. But great for the money.
6 months down the line and I regret my purchase. it is buggy and freezes way too often. You get the impression that it is trying to do more that it can.
Yeah I'm really looking forward to the newer Duets that will have a faster processor, this snapdragon one could get bogged down.
Its the 8gb model?
@@itamarcohengadol2904 Hi, it's the 128 Gb model. It would be much, much better if it were just running Android, or just running Xfce on Linux Mint for me. This Duet replaces a second hand iPad mini I had. I plan to give this to my Godson, and go back to Apple, because it works. I use Linux on my Laptops, but a tablet is mostly a recreational tool. It has to just work, otherwise it ceases to be enjoyable. This Lenovo is just a frustration to use.
I had the same issue and called the store to give it back. They helped me to reset it and everything worked fine after, maybe try it if you didn’t yet
@@Beria100 I reset it a couple of times, but gave up and gifted it to my Godson. I got an iPad again, which is fantastic. I think the processor used was not up to multitasking.
Fantastic!!!
Thanks so much for the comment!
7:38 nice to see a fellow double-jointed freak like myself 👊
😂😂😂 I don't know how many comments I get on this. Too many. But at least I finally have someone appreciating it
@@AndroidDigest 😂😂
Would you recommend this for Microsoft teams? I came here to see if this would do great for my course.I’ll have a lot meetings
Well it's going to either run the Android version or run through the web. If the Android version suits your needs that is good. But I'm sure it has less features than the windows version on a windows laptop. It depends if you need those extra features
Do you recommend this for a student or the Samsung galaxy tab s6 lite?
Honestly I think the Chromebook duet would probably be better for a student. You could still use a stylus with it if you buy a USI 2.0 stylus. It has longer software support and Chrome OS is going to be a little bit better for students compared to an Android tablet. Plus you could still download Android apps and games anyway on it if you want
Can the keyboard magnetically attach "at an angle" or only flat...?
Only flat
Would this recieve the recent AI features announced? And if i bought this new, would I get the free gemini advanced promo?
This doesn't have Chromebook Plus, so it wouldn't get any of those Chromebook Plus features with AI. I will say it will probably get some access to some ONLINE BASED ai features at some point down the line, but this doesn't get chromebook plus features
Does the keyboard need to be attached to work or can you work with it detached?
It has to be attached sadly
QQ for all your Google mobile experts, I am buying a replacement for my wife's 6 year old galaxy 10 tablet. I bought a brand new OG 10.5 inch 4GB 128 MB Duet for $98 from BB now I see the Duet 3 with 8GB for $279 and the P11 plus 6 GB with keyboard and pen for $300. She JUST wants to consume media which would be the best option?
I would ask first how you like the original duet that you have. How is it working to meet those needs for the content you want to consume? The screen is pretty darn close between the OG duet and the duet 3. If it's fast enough for you and working well I would just use that honestly, especially for the price. It's hard to find a screen that good for $98.
The P11 plus would probably be the simplest device for consuming content since it just runs Android without all the Chrome OS stuff. But you also won't get significant updates, so after a couple of years you'll stop getting those security updates. The duet should still get updates for years to come. Since chromos devices get 8 years of updates from when they came out originally.
It is a holiday gift so I have not given it to my wife yet. what I am asking is if the new duet or P11 is a 3x improvement over the OG duet as the prices are 3x higher. My wife is going to use this device like she uses her phone snap chat, FB, web surfing, read new articles, email, shop, Etsy, and Pinterest, She would love to be about to use her cricket from a tablet
Would you buy this or the Galaxy Tab S6 lite?
Two completely different beasts. If you love the stylus and that's a huge draw (pun not intended, but hey, it's a good pun) I would recommend the S6 Lite. The S6 Lite will also have a little bit less bugs on the Android side. But for me personally I would prefer the Duet 3.. Even with the few bugs that drive me nuts (like the touch keyboard blinking when pressing the space bar on Twitter). I still think the Duet 3 has a ton going for it. The screen is better than the screen on the S6 Lite. It comes with 8 years of OS updates. It comes with a keyboard and kickstand. The keyboard is really good too! And Chrome OS is better for productivity then even Samsung DeX. So I lean towards the Duet. But it's close. And I wouldn't blame someone, especially someone who doesn't need a keyboard, I wouldn't blame someone who really loves the s-pen, if they picked the S6 Lite. It's a great tablet too
Excellent review, I think my second time around. Finally bought one as priced has come down to what I was prepared to pay. £299 with 8gb and 120 storage with a bonus £40 cash back. Looking forward to finally trying it. Thanks
Has the on screen keyboard been fixed as of today?
Yes actually. Keyboard bugs were fixed. Gboard works better too
This or HP Chromebook x2 11"? Renewed in Amazon for $269 8/128g or $219 for 8gig/64 with fingerprint unlock, micro SD slot and 2 usb-c...
Apparently the 8 GB version of the duet 3 is on sale as well. I have the link at the top of the comments.
I did a comparison video between the X2 and the Chromebook duet if you look back at my videos. It was probably a few months ago. Personally I prefer the duet for a few reasons. But they aren't exactly the most logical. The HP has an SD card slot and it has a pin that comes with it and it does have a 8 GB of RAM version that at least at that time wasn't out for the duet. But I prefer the duet keyboard by quite a margin. To be honest that was one of the biggest differentiating factors for me. Because I didn't need the extra RAM at the time and I didn't use the pin as much. But it's really different for everyone. Especially now that there is a higher RAM model of the duet it's a really tough call. I think the HP is the slightly better value in some ways because it comes with the pen and you can install an SD card. But I didn't need the SD card. And you may be the same way. In that case I think the keyboard for the duet may give it an edge. Both are really good devices and I would recommend checking out that comparison video
can you share teh link to the pen?
amzn.to/3ITLGon
This one should work
@@AndroidDigest thanks for sharing the USI 2.0! Impossible to find elsewhere/in stock
Exactly. Out of stock on Lenovo's website
I'm looking for a 2-1 tablet for my college course and would this be able to withstand taking exams and quizzes on this while being in computer mode? Also, am I able to Cast and use nearby sharing with this tablet, just like a regular computer would do? Basically, can I use this tablet in computer mode, and will the tablet run just like a computer would? Thanks!
You would be running Google Chrome, a full desktop version of Chrome. So this would do everything a normal Google Chrome browser would do in Windows. So yes you can cast your browser. And anything that can run in Google Chrome on Windows should be able to run here on this. I personally think it would do fine for collect exams. But there are rare occasions where a college may require Windows for something. But I think this would withstand that
Can I use the keyboard and attach on any tablet?
The keyboard only works with the specific tablet. And as Pogo pins on the bottom that magnetically attach to the tablet. No Bluetooth capabilities are in the keyboard
Light the beam!
Hello! Can coding be done on this unit?
I don't know much about coding, but generally speaking I would say no. Yes, it technically can do it. But not too well, wouldn't recommend, from my research
Reading some reviews on Currys, someone mentioned it comes with Android 9. Is it true? Sounds a bit daft, so not sure I believe it. Wait it uses ChromeOS, so does it have like an Android VM for running Android apps?
It currently runs a "container" (ARC++) ro run Android apps, and it's indeed based on Android 9. However it will be updated in the next few months to Android 11, but that will also change the way Android apps are ran: instead of just using a separate container, it will run them by virtualizing the new container (ARCVM) based on Android 11, which on Chromebooks that have already received the update to Android 11/ARCVM, really really affects the performances and stability of Android apps. So it's actually better to hope the Android 11 update will be delayed forever 😬
All Chrome tablets have some older version of Android but it gets updated over time.
.:-_-:. Hello, can I use the Insta360 X3 APP in Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3? How that App works on it?
Sorry, don't have one in front of me to check. Hopefully you figured it out though.
is it possible to install linux??
Yes and no. All Chromebooks that are new have a way to install Linux apps in the settings. Not as the main OS but you can give commands to install apps
Thinking about cloud gaming with my pc using moonlight/anydesk for other things. Like an extension of my home pc when I'm away
Not a bad idea
Idk why roblox lags a lot on my duet
👍
Anyone tried Pokemon Go on this thing?
I haven't, but hopefully someone else answers
Only drawback is it has very very poor speaker
Good to share the pros and the cons, thanks for sharing.
"ThIs TaBlEt"
i feel like an idiot for buying the windows surface studio laptop lol
Well that's definitely a great laptop. Just a little costly
@@AndroidDigest isn't though? That word costly carries..... Well.. a great cost with it lol
Hi im considering the 8gb version with Windows 11pro, can i game on it? I mean simple old games like Spore, The Sims 2,3 or counter strike perhaps? My main question is if I unplug the keyboard, does it still works as a PC with touchscreen display but without a keyboard and mouse? Can i have it in tablet mode and still play desktop games if i connect my controller to it?
wait theres a windows version too? where?
At this point you're talking about a completely different device. There are some "Duet" devices that run windows. But it's completely different than this Duet 3. So hard for me to give good info on it
A lot of duet devices with the windows name, so it's hard to know what device he's referring to, but it's definitely different.
ITS ALUMINIUM NOT ALOOMINUM
Okay
Can this tablet be used as a full time PC for running research work or using Microsoft Office along with 10s of chrome tabs? Like does it lag or anything or not?
It lags and hangs, despite regular updates and keeping installed aps to a minimum. I had high hopes, but regret the move from my iPad mini.
Actually! Actually actually.
You are actually correct
@@AndroidDigest Thank you for actually respecting me. Actually, the best.
I think he said it as much as he said "tablet."
Lenovo Chromebooks are the p4p worst devices I have ever used. Wouldn't recommend them to anyone.
How come?