STACK #195 Jan 2021

FEATURE LIFE TECH

and battery life of up to 10 hours. As a 2-in-1 device, the Full HD (1920x1080) touch display can easily detach to use as a 10.1-inch tablet, too. Step the budget up a bit and you can take advantage of the extra speed in the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 82B80006UX. This Chromebook has a speedier Intel Core i3 processor, 64GB of internal storage, and 4GB of RAM. The 13.3-inch Full HD touch-screen display is attached to a backlit keyboard, for easier low-light computing. There’s also 10 hours of battery life, as well as multiple USB ports and a microSD card reader The memory remains Having adequate system memory (or RAM) – not to be confused with internal storage – is important because it helps handle everyday computing tasks, and it also allows you to speedily switch between multiple tasks. For Chromebooks, 4GB of RAM is the right amount for basic computing. Chromebooks with bigger RAM numbers should feel snappier, particularly when it comes to multitasking. for connectivity versatility alongside Wi-Fi 6 for future-proofed wireless speeds. If you fancy more battery life, the 14+ hours that comes with the HP 12b-CA0011TU X360 may be more your speed, more so with fast charging that offers 50 per cent battery in just 45 minutes. This Chromebook has a compact HD (1366x912) display, which you can rotate all the way around for an impromptu tablet. Pair it with a stylus pen for digital handwriting or art. It

HP 12b-CA0011TU X360

Sorting storage While traditional hard drive disks (HDDs) are the domain of computers, there are two core kinds of storage when it comes to Chromebooks: embedded Multi-Media Controller (eMMC) and solid-state drive (SSD). Both SSDs and eMMC drives are variants of flash memory, but eMMC drives are found in cheaper devices and tend to be slower than the SSDs you’ll find in pricier Chromebooks.

Chromebooks vs tablets While the differences between versatile laptops and focused Chromebooks are more evident, the comparison between Chromebooks and tablets are a lot closer. They tend to operate on their own mobile-friendly operating systems. But while Chromebooks come with fixed or detachable keyboards, tablets need a separate purchase to offer that practical functionality. also boasts an Intel processor, 64GB of internal storage and the 8GB of RAM makes for speedy multitasking. Whether you opt for a budget-friendly model or a speedier pick, Chromebooks are compact and increasingly versatile devices that can help make a student’s life easier when it comes to hitting the digital books.

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 82B80006UX

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