forum threadYaboBoy440 posted Feb 10, 2025 09:39 PM
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forum threadYaboBoy440 posted Feb 10, 2025 09:39 PM
Lenovo - IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook 2-in1 Laptop - 13.3" FHD Touchscreen - Snapdragon 7cG2 - 8GB - 128GB eMMC - with Keyboard - Abyss Blue - Open Box $255
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At this point, the Chromebook is simply too slow at this price.
p.s. I got the 4GB version with 128GB for $87 on cyber Monday.
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At this point, the Chromebook is simply too slow at this price.
For proper productivity this CPU and RAM combination is functional, but far from a value at this price. However, the OLED screen makes this a killer media consumption device with almost nothing else competing with the screen experience at this price point.
Good luck!
Jon
p.s. I got the 4GB version with 128GB for $87 on cyber Monday.
Wow, that's the same price I paid for the IPS Duet 3
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I really have to baby it because I have the 4GB version. Also keep chrome up to date! And try to limit your tabs on Chrome.
I have only experienced this device for about one month. I find it is extra slow starting up... but then it is fine.
BUT BOTTOM LINE, THIS THING IS SLOW!!! How slow you say....
Put it this way... a CHEAP Chinese Tablet has the SnapDragon 6 Gen 1 WHICH IS FASTER then this tablet!!! And it sells for $130ish on aliexpress... alldocube's "iplay60 mini turbo". Now that price of $130ish is the regular price not the sale price and it is FASTER then this Lenovo. I have both tablets and highly recommend BOTH. But it is hard to justify the Lenovo tablet at this price point. My Duet 5 (4GB / 128GB) cost $87 and was a certified refurbished.
Lastly, with the app Kiwi Browser you get open source FULL CHROME on your android tablet. You can then go to the Chrome Store and download ublock origin extension and add any other chrome extension to the Kiwi app. Since Kiwi, I have a hard to justify buying a Chrome Book.
Dang. That's crazy that you got 3 lemons in a row. I wouldn't waste my time again either if that had been my experience. I got my open box: excellent 8GB variant from Best Buy around this price just over a year ago and it came like new. If the box didn't have tape on it to communicate it was an open box item, I wouldn't have been able to differentiate it from a brand new product.
Interesting. If possible, would you mind sharing some links to the recommended models you have tried? I appreciate the feedback!
I can see how folks looking for a true two-in-one device would be disappointed. It just won't be as fast as a Samsung Tab S Ultra but as far as a general, light use or highly portable media device with excellent battery life, this device really does tick a lot of boxes. I would never pay MSRP but if you wanted to try one out, this is an excellent price for use around the parameters I've outlined
Not really saying much considering there has never been a US President named, "ronal" LOL
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