Lenovo chromebook duet review upgrade#
Lenovo chromebook duet review android#

Summaryįor $350, there are few complaints this time around from me on the Duet 3 (2022).

However, if you manage to play well in the sandbox of Chrome tabs and the occasional casual mobile game you would be hard press to identify any issues.

Lenovo chromebook duet review android#

Trying to load it up with Android games while simultaneously trying to sort through 'Desks' (virtual desktops) will confuse the device at times and result in black screens while background music plays. The 29-Watt hour battery paired with a 45W charging brick meant I was up and going after about 30 mins if and when the Duet (2022) happened to be on its last leg.įrom a sheer performance stand point the Duet (2022) serves best as a single task device. While it's not a silver bullet to address various other annoyances I've had with ChromeOS, it is definitely a great addition on a sub $400 computer that can serve as a go to device for many people.Īs for everyday use, Duet (2022) lasted about 10 hours of use on the battery for most days, and depending on the workload, I could squeeze out a day and half. Perhaps, much of the credit in my change of opinion might stem from the switch to the Snapdragon 7c Gen Qualcomm processor over the performance throttling MediaTek one from 2020. The improvements brought on by two more years of ChromesOS development have refined the user experience a great deal for me and has made my use go from the answering the occasional email and binge-watching shows to binge watching shows and writing long form articles, processing data in Excel, creating PowerPoint presentations and the occasional light image editing. In 2020 the overall experience of the ChromeOS felt disjointed and less cohesive than it is today. While the plate underneath the keyboard offers less flex and is water resistant treated, it's still a cramped typing experience and one that's exacerbated by the fact that the device is a pleasure to use for longer periods of time. In 2022, the experience remains roughly unchanged. Another nitpick is the lack of ergonomic positioning that comes with Microsoft's magnetic Surface Type Cover connection to the bottom of the screen allowing for a raised typing experience. '.the keyboard is limited in space and the compromises Lenovo chose to accommodate the placement of keys can be felt when typing or using the trackpad for extended periods. I've spoken about the keyboard experience in my previous review of the Duet (2020) as,

The bezels on Duet 2022 feel roughly the same as before and continue to glide into the rounded display aesthetic.

Lenovo chromebook duet review upgrade#

The display on the Duet 3 (2022) got an upgrade from 10.1 at 1920 x 1200 panel from 2020 to 11.0 at (2000 x 1200) for a slightly crispier viewing experience. Lenovo added an additional USB-C port which can now serve as a connection to a secondary monitor while also charging the device or connecting a external hard drive simultaneously. Tablet: around 516.6g(1.14 lbs)Folio: around 429.3g (0.95lbs)Total(Folio + Tablet): around 945.8g (2.09lbs)ġ x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer, Power delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4)1 x Pogo pin connectorĢ x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (support data transfer, Power delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4)1 x Pogo pin connector SpecsĢ58.04x 164.55x 7.90mm10.16x 6.48x 0.31inchesġW x 2Stereo Speakers, Dual Array microphone: supports Google Assistant With component shortages still lingering, getting the 'perfect' laptop for school may be a bit of a timing issue for some students, but getting solid computing experiences are fortunately easier than ever these days thanks to devices such as the Duet 3 (2022).įor just $350, students and casual users alike can grab the Duet 3 (2022) and have versatile computing experiences that span binge watching on the couch to processing Office docs. Representing a sequel to the Chromebook Duet 3 from 2020, the Duet 3 (2022) updates its processor, speaker placement, 2K resolution screen, thinner kickstand back, sturdier keyboard and stronger magnets, all for around $350.