Lenovo IdeaPad 5i Chromebook 14inch FHD Laptop (Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, Chrome OS) – Storm Grey

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I was happy to see the inclusion of a privacy shutter, allowing you to close the camera lens when you aren’t actively using it. I don’t use many Android apps on my Chromebook these days, but the ones I tested worked just as well as they do on my daily driver. It hasn’t been an isolated experience, as I have seen it on other budget grade ChromeBooks as well – but if an operating system cannot perform well on the hardware that it shipped on, that’s a problem, and one which both Google and manufacturers need to resolve.

Key travel is long and the layout provides plenty of room to stretch, but key action is a bit mushy and tactile feel is minimal.When not doing something tech-related, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, and hiking.

We take great pride in the products we supply and are glad to provide detailed information on each products condition. This is an upgrade from the entry-level mode, which instead offers a 16-inch 1920×1200 screen with a 60Hz refresh rate. With 16 inches of usable area and a resolution of 1920 x 1200, you get plenty of screen real estate to work with. Edit photos in a flash, and post photos and videos to social media quickly - even launching a game is effortless.

Every individual detail of the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook 14" is engineered for maximum speed and ease of use, including the powerful 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processor that cuts through the heaviest workloads without breaking a sweat.

Thanks to the onboard camera, this device, once connected to Wi-Fi, will let you take part in video chats or virtual meetings, enabling the fun of the office to come to you. The 51wh battery lasts an exceptionally long time on a Chromebook even under intense usage – which, given that it is mainly running the equivalent of a web browser and maybe a mobile app, seems to make a lot of sense.Google’s decision to partner with laptop makers on gaming Chromebooks couldn’t have happened at a worse time.

No, it’s not ideal and it probably tests the ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit) of the processor more than anything else. While the display is a perk, there is one big catch: not all cloud gaming services support 2,560 x 1,600 resolution at up to 120Hz. The 8GB of RAM on offer provides enough headroom for general computing, and even opening a load of Chrome tabs didn’t make the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook falter. Compared to other big-screen Chromebooks, the port selection on the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook is meagre. While playing video with audio within a tab…the audio drops out completely, across the entire device.

Matthew also covers AI and the metaverse for IEEE Spectrum and runs Computer Gaming Yesterday, a YouTube channel devoted to PC gaming history. Game on the go with this lightweight, powerful laptop that's sure to provide you with all the performance you need. While Lenovo’s hardware design, as always, represents a beautiful and functional piece of modern computing, unfortunately, the limited specs and the severe limitations of Chrome OS prevent it from being something I can, in good conscience, recommend for most types of use. Whether you're jumping on for a couple of rounds or linking up with friends to dominate the arenas, the IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook gives you access to an expansive library of games. Stream content on the IdeaPad 5i Chromebook Gen 6 (14” Intel) at Full HD on its IPS touchscreen display, featuring narrow three-sized bezels so you get more screen real estate.