STACK #207 Jan 2022

FEATURE LIFE TECH

PREMIUM CHROMEBOOK

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i 13.3" FHD Chromebook (256GB) The Chromebook has come a long way since its debut a decade ago. Originally conceived for basic productivity, its popularity has seen the Chromebook take on more demanding workloads. This has led to the introduction of Premium Chromebooks, and the Flex 5i sits comfortably within this category. It boasts a power efficient Intel Core i5-10210U processor (1.6 -

4.2GHz). With a tenth generation Intel quad core, the Flex 5i is great for seamless multitasking, fast content creation, and popular games. It also has a 13.3” touchscreen in Full HD (1920 x 1080) that supports a digital pen (sold separately). The 360˚ design means you can convert the Flex 5i to tablet, tent,

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stand, laptop mode, or any angle in between. Wi-Fi 6 offers the fastest, most reliable connectivity available, and you also get up to 10 hours battery life.

Lenovo Duet 5 13.3" Full HD OLED Chromebook (128GB)

• 13.3" Full HD (1920 x 1080) touchscreen display • Intel Core i5-10210U processor (1.6 - 4.2GHz) • 8GB RAM • 256GB storage • 1 x USB-A 3.2 port • 2 x USB-C 3.2 ports • 1 x MicroSD card reader • Bluetooth 5.0 • Wi-Fi 6 • Webcam

This latest Lenovo Duet 5 retains the same 2-in-1 form factor of the original Duet. However, at 13.3” the display is larger – in fact, it feels substantially so when used in tablet mode. The biggest upgrade though is the OLED display technology of the Duet 5, more commonly found in premiumTV sets and only now filtering into a limited range of high-end laptops. This makes the Duet 5 fantastic value – you would typically find OLED laptops at around three times the price! You get rich colours, brilliant contrast and stunning clarity with OLED, for a much more vivid screen time experience. What’s more, the Duet 5 OLED display is a touchscreen. The Duet 5 also packs the latest Wi-Fi 6 for better connectivity, to deliver smooth video calls and fast web browsing. If you are looking for a versatile Chromebook that’s value-packed, make sure to check out the Lenovo Duet 5. • 13.3” Full HD (1920 x 1080) OLED touch display • 4GB RAM • 128GB eMMC storage • SC7180 processor • 2 x USB-C port • Bluetooth v5.1 • Wi-Fi 6

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Lenovo Ideapad Flex 3 11.6" HD Chromebook (64GB) This versatile and portable Chromebook has the

full keyboard and spacious trackpad of a laptop. Like the Flex 5i, the 360˚ convertible design boasts a HD touchscreen display that can convert into tablet, tent, stand or laptop mode.

• 11.6" HD (1366 x 768) touchscreen display • MT8183 2.0G processor (2.0GHz) • 4GB RAM • 64GB storage • 1 x USB-A 2.0 port • 1 x USB-C 3.0 port • Bluetooth v4.2 • Wi-Fi 5 • Webcam

Asus CX1 15.6" Full HD Chromebook (64GB)

If you are looking for a standard laptop form factor, the CX1 is worth considering thanks to an immersive 15.6” display for deep focus. It weighs in at only 1.74kg despite the substantive screen, and it’s US Military Grade certified, giving it every chance of surviving those daily trips to school and back. • 15.6" Full HD (1920 x 1080) display • Intel® Celeron® N5100 Processor (1.1 - 2.8GHz) • 8GB RAM • 64GB storage • 2 x USB-A 3.2 port • 2 x USB-C 3.2 ports • 1 x MicroSD card reader • Bluetooth 5.0 • Wi-Fi 6 • Webcam

One search button to rule them all You can easily search for whatever comes to mind with Chromebook. Just look for the key where caps lock would be on a standard PC. From apps and files to the web or anything that you’re curious about, the unique Chromebook search button awaits. Just one press and a search bar appears ready to answer any question or to summon an app.

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