Lenovo has released the Duet Chromebook, a 10-inch 2-in-1 that runs Chrome OS. The base model, which has 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a MediaTek processor, costs $279, but only the $299 model, which has 128GB of storage, appears to be listed at Best Buy right now.
Lenovo’s new Duet Chromebook starts at just $279
A small 2-in-1 for a small price
A small 2-in-1 for a small price
That’s an attractive price, especially when other highly anticipated Chromebook releases this year have asked over $700. We have the Duet’s size (10 inches is pretty small) and underpowered processor to thank for that. But Chrome OS doesn’t require as much horse power as Windows — and it’s possible we’ll see a battery-life benefit from the weaker chip as well.
I’ve spent a few days with the new Chromebook, and it’s been fun to use so far. The device is easy to flip between laptop and tablet use — it ships with a kickstand, keyboard, and touchpad, which are a breeze to fold, attach, and detach.
The keyboard and touchpad are (understandably) cramped, but they’re usable, and I’ve gotten used to them after a few days. The compact display will be limiting if you really want to multitask, but if you’re just browsing and YouTube watching, it renders a nice, crisp picture. And at just over two pounds, it’s quite a light product and quite easy to carry around in a backpack or purse.
Essentially, don’t expect to use the Duet Chromebook as a primary workstation, but it is shaping up to be a solid secondary browsing device or a nice choice for kids. Stay tuned for our full review of the product later this week.
Lenovo Duet Chromebook
Lenovo has released the Duet Chromebook, a 10-inch 2-in-1 that runs Chrome OS.
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