It has a thin profile that makes it portable, and it feels impressively well-built, with a finish that doesn't scratch easily. It’s also the kind of package that Chromebooks have been missing for a few years now – let’s hope this starts a trend.The Lenovo Chromebook C340 15 (2020) is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop with a 360-degree hinge. Older devices like the Acer C720 and others had a similar formula, and it’s what gave ChromeOS the start it needed years ago. And really, that’s what made ChromeOS great back in the day.
It’s a device that just hits all of the right notes for an incredible price point. Personally, this is the Chromebook I’m most excited for this year. Despite the small size, I was typing at full speed and accuracy within seconds. The keyboard is also plastic, but as usual, Lenovo strikes a good balance of key travel and tactility, and it was a pleasure to type on. The textured lid is comfortable for carrying the machine around, and there’s not much flex to the chassis either. Of course, being a cheap machine, everything is built from plastic. The size of this Chromebook is just delightful, and I immediately saw it as a killer option for using on a flight. I’d happily work on this display for a full day, especially traveling. Plus, adjusting ChromeOS’ density settings really made that feel even more comfortable. The 12-inch display at 1920×1200 is sharper and more comfortable than the typical 11-inch, 1368×768 display you’ll find at this price point. In trying out the Flex 3i at CES this week, I was rather impressed with how the whole package comes together.
At the $350 price point this laptop hits, those are all just choices you don’t often see.Īnd in person, this works out really well. There’s also support for faster Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, a 2-in-1 design with an ergonomic hinge, and also a backlit keyboard option, too. There’s nothing particularly impressive there, but it’s what Lenovo has done around those core specs that has really made this a special machine.Īs we mentioned in our launch coverage, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook throws in a bunch of meaningful improvements, which includes a better display at 1920×1200 and a 16:10 aspect ratio.
It ships with an Intel Celeron processor and up to 8GB of RAM, alongside 128GB of eMMC storage. Looking at the core spec sheet, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook is a pretty average machine. Coming later this year, the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3i is the latest affordable Chromebook from the company, and it might just be one of the most exciting machines on 2023’s ChromeOS roadmap so far. The selection of Chromebooks has evolved over the years, but has always been built on the back of one core market – affordable laptops.
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