Lenovo's latest IdeaPad Flex 5i laptop is the best Chromebook for most people

Lenovo’s IdeaPad Flex 5i is one of the first round of Chromebook Plus laptops, a new designation Google gives devices that meet minimum spec requirements. That doesn’t mean they’re overly expensive, though — Lenovo’s Chromebook Plus costs $500. For that cash, you’ll get a well-built Chromebook with a great screen and enough power for most people.

[angusorvid]

I've owned a number of Chromebooks including a high-end model. It's worth it. It does everything I need it to do and more. I don't have the patience for Windows or Mac OS and all their long updates. I get six hours of battery life from my Dell Inspiron Chromebook and that's fine for me as I work from home. Even if I'm on the go, it will still work as long as I need it to. But I bring my charger cable just in case.

[fellowcitizen]

Impressed with this reviewer - subscribed!

[RahatAlamgirPorosh]

Chromebooks should run on arm processors. Lightweight, long lasting alternative to cheap windows machine.

[PackFan-tvpj]

Bought one at Best Buy. Good looking, solid feel. Sort of a soft-touch keyboard that is pleasing. Perfect for surfing web while wife is watching a movie I'm not crazy about LOL. Will use when traveling so I can leave my MacBook behind. Nice price and performance. I've had lower performing 4gb Chromebooks before that stalled out with too many tabs.

[darkknightwater]

which one is better ASUS Vibe CX55 Flip 15.6" vs Lenovo’s IdeaPad Flex 5i?

[Frickenchies]

Just got this Chromebook. Often times I open the lid and it is stuck in tablet mode with the touchpad and keyboard unresponsive. I have to restart it holding down the 'refresh' key so that the hardware will reboot. Did you experience this at all?

[evelinecarolinelienhuaming]

I always Use 2in1 Laptop!!! Tablet Mode is My Favorite One & Lenovo Flex Version is My Choice beside Asus Flip!!! 👍🏻😍👍🏻

[boxertest]

Buy and install a good Linux distro after and we are good

[tonycollazorappo]

can I attach an external drive and CD to a Chromebook?

[TiburonJon]

Can I use vi / vim on Chromebook? If so how? Thanks!

[frodar]

Mine is supposed to arrive next Tuesday

[kennymccormick]

When laying it flat, that hinge makes me cringe. I have a hard time believing that will hold up after doing that regularly.

[douglaskroski]

is the lenovo writing on the chromebook removable ?

[SimonBauer]

for 500$ you can get the proper Windows version of this.

[ARUchannel]

in previous years they used to put girls generation in the screens

[colorist_tommy]

chuwi book which is on WINDOWS is far better deal
because its the same software you have been using and great for TRAVEL.
Its about the same price.