Lenovo Chromebook Flex 3i 2023 Review: Extraordinary Value
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- Опубліковано 17 тра 2023
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With this new, affordable Chromebook from Lenovo - the 12-inch IdeaPad Flex 3i - I’ll just go ahead and say it: these new Intel Alder Lake-N Chromebooks are here to change the game in the low-cost Chromebook space. And if you are anything like me and love the feeling of getting a great deal on a solid piece of tech, then you’re going to want to check this one out.
I don’t care if it spoils the review, I need to say this right up front: for the money, there are few devices I’ve enjoyed using this much. This new Flex 3i isn’t perfect and it doesn’t get everything right, but with $349 as the starting price, it doesn’t really have to. For this kind of price, I’m always ready to forgive cut corners here and there, and with this latest from Lenovo, I just find the overall corner-cutting less aggravating than usual. And that makes for a very good Chromebook experience.
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GREAT VIDEO. STILL ROCKING MY GALAXY CHROMEBOOK 2 WHICH HASN'T FAILED ME YET. The screen is still vibrant, and it still has updates until 2030. The flex 3i looks like a great device tho. Keep up the good work.
Got the deal price and yeah this device shocked me as the N100 punches more than I thought. Great port selection and so far, the best budget Chromebook to date!
Picked one up today at Best Buy for $179, black Friday deal
Yep got it Saturday the next day. Christmas gift for my sister.
Excellent deal - I just got it for $269, and with Plus, I can still get a lower price if it drops again
This lands at 479 Euro in Germany. The price differences are so crazy.
not anymore, I just ordered the 8GB/128GB model for 399€ in Germany.
@@Roman-nu1om link?
Yes overall the Chromebooks are a lot more expensive in Europe. Especially the Lenovo ones
@monkegaming2658 Please keep in mind that this video is ten months old.
If you have a link to the chromebook plus version, i will be happy to see where for that price
This one on sale on or after Black Friday is going to be very compelling if it starts going under $250 which I fully expect to see. Two years ago I got around that time an Ideapad Flex 3 and for $99 it's become more or less my daily driver. I still use my Acer 713 for heavier workloads, but I definitely got my bang for the buck on that Ideapad Flex. I'll be very excited to upgrade to this come the holiday season, especially the 8gb ram version.
Just picked one up at Best Buy a few days ago for $179
@@kyled5724 Solid deal bro, I saw it pop up on Slickdeals and knew it was at the right price. Can't go wrong. The panels on it really hit the mark!
Hey Robbie, nice review as usual. I've used lower end chromebooks with entry level processors, but once i graduated to my current chromebook the Acer 713 with and i5 11th gen processor and 8gb or ram and a 256 gb SSD, it also has an amazing keyboard, screen, and an all metal build. It did cost a bit more that this one, but once you've used a device like the 713 there's no going back and I really believe spending the few extra hundred dollars is worth it.
Yep my 713 other than the speakers is the best laptop I own by far in terms of speed, screen, and build quality. I won't ever go back to 16:10 once you've experienced that 3:2 aspect ratio that comes with the 713. That's the main reason I see no point in upgrading to the 714. That being said I probably use an ideapad flex I got on black Friday 2 years ago for $100 more than my 713. I baby my Acer. That $100 Chromebook I lug it around the house, throw it in my backpack, use it at the bar if I feel like doing late afternoon work with a pint. It's just a solid little workhorse. I don't do heavy work on it, but I do light tasks and it's worth every penny. When this Chromebook that Robby reviewed goes on Holiday sale this fall/winter, I'll probably pick it up if nothing else is better at the expected price point. I also really dig that blue color!
Thanks for the review. Got this CB recently as open box and you're pretty spot on. Notice track pad feels a bit loose n hollow when tapping. Normal or potential defect? Appreciate any insights on this from chat.
Interested in this device for sure..Feel it would more than meet my needs..However, I will wait for the 8GB Ram and 128 Storage version..Any indication when that may be available???Enjoy your reviews.
Kind of want one just to use for podcasting and editing on. But it would definitely need 8gb of ram.
I got a Flex 5i 2 or 3 years ago and one of the hinges failed. It caused the screen to crack. I got another one which was a little bit of an upgrade for less money than I paid for the first one. We will just be more careful with the hinges and hopefully they won't fail.
yeah. the hinges go pop on lenovo. the only stuff i have from them are a tablet and a moto phone. no hinges no problem.
Please can you make a video specifically on changing Samsung series 5 Chromebook OS to any other OS
Great review! How is the Zoom experience?
It is tempting to buy this at $280, currently at Best Buy, but I would really prefer if it had the 8GB model. I just feel 4GB isn't enough anymore for day to day use.
On the subject of using a pen with this -- can any decent set-up be arranged? I need to have a Chromebook Touch 2-in-1 that lets me use a pen so I can draw stuff to shoot up on the classroom's big screen via a Mac Mini. I'm doing trig and geometry, so being clear and accurate is a top consideration.
I really want and need ARM based Chromebooks, this is best for compatibility and battery life, though this device is really cool
Thank you again for this review, I’m now going to buy this Chrome book….
5:00 yes, too bad no USI pen support on this Flex 3i.
I never ever seen a review where every word in the sentence is there to describe to product, and not just to sell a video for clicks.
This is an extraordinary, informative, in depth review.
10/10
Still anxiously awaiting the N200, 8gb Ram, 128 storage , backlit keyboard version.. Any updates on its availability? Thanks as an ardent subscriber. 😉
You missed out on the battery life analysis of the Chromebook, Robbie. Great video as always, though!
I'm considering buying a Chromebook, and I'm wondering whether all newer one have the ability to run both android apps and Linux apps?
And which underlying android version they use - as this is sometimes important for which apps work?
What should one consider when buying a Chromebook that should run both android and Linux apps well?
Unfortunately other than that model there isn't any lightweight compact sized chromebooks with decent screens out there, however models with 13.3" are only slightly bigger due to narrow borders and not that much expensive either.
Regarding keyboard - no docking required , but just use a USB C gamer mechanical switch gamer keyboard and Bluetooth mouse. Unlike laptops that don't have a tent mode or screen-front, keyboard behind option, it's easy to find space in front of the screen for your accessory keyboard.
Just bought one after watching this.
How does this compare to a Motorola stylus phone for video editing on capcut or UA-cam create?
I am watching this video because I just got one from Best Buy. I paid $179 for that 🎉❤
I see 2 variations, the touchscreen and the regular. While the touchscreen version is the one I want, the non rivals my Samsung 4+ in storage. Is it worth paying $200 more just for a touchscreen?
I do love the reviews. And they have saved me from some dodgy buying decisions (Asus CX5601 CX9). But that said I can't help but wonder why you draw attention to the lack of pen support in this affordable chromebook whereas you glossed over it in the flagship HP Dragonfly Pro. Thoughts?
So here are my thoughts for what they are worth. If you want a chromebook with no pen support then why spend £1000.00 when you can spend £350.00?
Are you still using this one daily? I just ordered it. Open box from Best buy for $227. Will give it to my son to use for middle school, unless of course I like it enough to keep it for myself 😉
I am going to get one
Hi. What stylis pen do you use for this?
What remote desktop program do you use?
For college student, this or Lenovo slim 3 with kompanio?
sadly i get so little info like whats the chip and whats the resolution.
Hi what’s the trackpad size?
I'v not been able to locate this unit at Best Buy or Amazon, what's with that?
Is this better than the entry level Pixelbook Go?
This or the Duet 5?
Have you caught wind of the speculation about Lenovo gearing up to launch a new 2-in-1 laptop featuring a MediaTek chip? Any fresh updates on this?
It is on sale today at best buy $120 off
Get a phone screen protector, cut it out to fit your trackpad and stick it. I have the duet 5 and it made a world of difference to the cheap trashy feeling plastic trackpad
Its' really annoying does this Chrome book does Not Connect to USI. I bought a Lenovo Chrome book USI and the Lenovo Ideapad Flex 3 Chrome book . I am surely pieced that it ent connecting. What can i do? . I really need the USI setting on this Chrome book😢? Help.
For those who are watching this and are sold on this review, wait for the 8GB RAM model. Chrome is beginning to bloat out; my 8GB Pixelbook Go is now slowing down due to the weight of its features. I use the new performance mode to freeze tabs in the background to stop the machine from grinding to a halt, but that is not a perfect solution as it needs to reload from compressed memory when you return those tabs to the foreground. In fact, my 16GB Pixelbook Go uses 12GB of RAM; just opening it up with five tabs!
The 4GB version will mean constant reloads if you do not have a basic workflow. The eMMC storage is also a bit meh.
This incidentally has been fixed. You are offered 4GB and 8GB take your pick
user error. i have 16gb desktop and it never fills more than 8gb with websurfing
Hate the huge bezels around the perimeter of the screen.
wicht app you use to edit???
Does anybody know when this will be available to purchase in the UK?
It will be in the EU, so I would be highly surprised if it wouldn't be in the UK.
on sale for 179 today
I love Chromebooks. I love Logitech. To overcome weak keyboards and sluggish track pads, I purchased an inexpensive Logitech wireless keyboard/mouse set. I can use the dongle to connect the keyboard and mouse to any of my Chrome laptops or larger Windows PCs. I also have a USB adapter with extra ports in case I need them.
Just picked this up brand new from Best Buy for $179..CRAZY deal..
How you liking it? I just got mine rn
same deal here..keyboard is great but mine is not a backlit keyboard
The 8GB/128GB model is on sale for £249 here. Very tempted.
Edit: purchased this model and was very surprised to find it comes with a backlit keyboard. Used for a couple of days and I am extremely happy with this device for the price I paid. Fantastic Chromebook.
Hi - where from? 12" or 15"
@@Anthony-nr7iq 12" from Very
Is the battery life good?
@@Parlykira it's currently showing 4hrs 34 mins left on 61%. Typically I get around 8/9 hours.
Very not any more. 😓
This seems exacty the kind of chromebook that should have replaced the Acer R11. Scratching my head as to why its taken OEM's this long to realise it!
Faster/smoother than Lenovo Mediatek Kompanio Chromebook?
Yes it is.
i have the 5i
Can anyone tell me why they still make laptops with 4gb of ram? I cant imagine it costs much more to make them 8gb, especially if they cant be upgraded. I am a budget to mid Chromebook user, and every 4gb model I bought I had to re sell on ebay due to the limited productivity of multiple browser tabs. I finally got a deal on an hp 15a model with 8gb for under $200 and cannot be happier. So as inciting as the flex 3i looks, I would pass on the base model with 4gb of ram at any price.
Sigh. I'm not sure why the keyboard is so bad when Lenovo seems to have done a very good job with the keyboard on the duet 5 and duet 3 (the recent version, not the much more cramped keyboard of the first gen Duet). Both of those devices are on the lower-to-mid end of the Chromebook market.
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That’s awesome!
Why can't I find this in Europe, live in Sweden?
It's just nowhere to be found🤷
I am completely confused as to what a Chrome Book actually is and the brand Lenovo here in Australia is seen as a Lemon. I think it runs Linux but I need a wi fi tablet that I can use my Tower allowance with. I did have a beauty the Samsung Tab S6 /128 gig and someone stole it .That came out in 2019. I still grieve for it today it was the best .
@Rob - Lenovo is the former PC branch of IBM, and they are well known for quality. For those of us who have used an IBM ThinkPad in the past as well as Lenovo laptops, they are typically rock solid. I used my Lenovo laptop for about 8 years until Microsoft stopped updating the OS.
As for Chromebooks - they are typically more affordable laptops which don't have a hard drive - similar to your Android Tab, but in a laptop form. You can run Android apps on them, Linux, and have access to the Google environment, docs, etc.
Lenovo please launch this in India
Well, I think I will stop getting the next generation feature of the Chromebook as my Asus is going to be my final laptop for awhile as it is going to get AUE till June 2030, thereby giving me the luxury of purchasing the 2020 MacBook Air with the M1 chip. I have NordVPN and a good anti-virus and safe internet software to keep me safe with both of these devices. I may join your Patreon community sometime in future as I should keep up with the Chromebook but looking forward to learning the Mac. Thanks again for all your FYI material as it helped me make a good decision twice.
300 nits isn't enough... guess I'm stuck on Mac
Hoping you would make a video about Chromebooks and android tablet their pros and cons and which is good for certain people.
Especially now that android tablets are getting better and big as chrome books these days like the Samsung Tab s8 ultra, Lenovo Legion tab y900/Tab Extreme and Huawei Mate pad Pro.
Color gamut?
Lmao
4GB is where multitasking goes to die.
12 inch screen is a no go for my old eyes.
"very very good" is only to mislead your follower. In fact these day .a lot machine like A Walmart $100 tablet can do multi task with keyboard and mouse like this Chromebook do. Only difference is cheap device is very laggy. If you want really productive get right price device. Compare to windows laptop . For same performance Chromebook is more expensive. For example for Intel i5 windows cost 400 but Chromebook cost 600
And here I was starting to think Chromebooks had forgotten how to be smaller than 13.3" 16:9. But this 4GB RAM floor needs to stop. My $300 Chromebook from 2018 had 4GB of RAM and ChromeOS has not been getting smaller over the last five years.
they make a 4GB model to hit a certain (low) price point because for many customers the price matters regardless of anything else. For better informed buyers there is a 8GB model available and of much better value IMO. I just ordered it.
Anyone play Roblox on one of these? Thinking about getting one for my kids
Get a windows laptop if your kids want to play Roblox, it won’t run the best on a chromebook
@@ad2838 yeah…. I find my boy on my laptop all the time now playing Roblox. Lol! Thanks for the tip!