I first installed Chrome and made it the default browser. It took the better part of a day to “de-Microsoft” it, like get it out of “Safe Mode” which only allows software from the Microsoft Store, and delete the “crapware” by the dozen, and even then there are some things that can’t be deleted (like Edge AND Internet Explorer). I cannot imagine how they were able even to ship these from China at that price. I know this is heresy, but Best Buy was selling the 14″ Lenovo Ideapad 1i with Windows 11 for $99, so I bought one out of curiosity. I’ll be sure to look for it and see if I can report back with some hands-on time. I expect Lenovo to have this Chromebook on display at the Consumer Electronics Show in a few weeks. Wait a little while and you’ll likely pocket a little savings. When the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook arrives in May, it might cost the full price. I’ve seen that model routinely on sale for under $300, so don’t let the $349.99 price tag scare you away. Overall, this looks like a compelling iteration over the prior IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook. Lenovo says to expect up to 12 hours of battery life from IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook, which weighs in at a light 2.76 pounds. Although the screen rotates 360 degrees, there’s no mention of USI stylus support at this time. Audio output is provided by a pair of 2W speakers with Waves Maxx audio.
Also capable is the wireless radio which gets you faster WiFi 6E support and Bluetooth 5.2. But it’s still capable and comes with either 64 GB or 128 GB of capacity. If you expected slower eMMC local storage, you’d be right. You’re also getting a wide range of ports: a pair of USB Type-A, one USB Type-C, a full-sized HDMI output jack, and a microSD card slot. While the base model comes with a 720p camera, you can opt for a 1080p sensor, for example. The new Intel N100 and N200 chipsets are targeted specifically for basic workloads, which is what the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i is suited for.Įven so, there are some nice features not typically found on Chromebooks in this class. There will be 8 GB configurations, however. You’re not getting Intel Core i3 or better processors and the base model comes with 4 GB of memory. Screen brightness is 300 nits, which is a solid level for an entry-level Chromebook.Īnd these are both entry-level Chromebooks. The 12.2-inch IPS touch panels boast 1920 x 1200 resolution for a 16:10 aspect ratio.
The resolution on those was adequate but this year, the larger screen gets a resolution boost. Prior versions of the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i Chromebook used slightly smaller, 11.6-inch displays with large bezels. These effectively take the place of Celeron and Pentium branded chips. The convertible laptop ships with a larger, high-resolution touchscreen and a choice of Intel N100 or N200 processors. Announced today, the new Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook is expected to arrive in May with a $349.99 starting price.
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