Lenovo - Chromebook Plus 14" OLED 2K Touchscreen Laptop with Gemini - MediaTek Kompanio Ultra 910 - 16GB Memory - 256GB UFS - Seashell

Pros: I'm glad we finally have an ARM-based Chromebook Plus. The MediaTek processor on this Chromebook is completely fanless, silent and power efficient while being faster and more powerful than previous MediaTek processors. You can easily go an entire work day without charging, since the battery life lasts over 10 hours with moderate use. The unit has a backlit keyboard and a 14-inch touchscreen that is a bright 400-nits. Another perk is the 16 GB of RAM which allows you to run as many tabs as possible and comfortably run Android apps and some Linux apps side by side without taxing the system. There is a fingerprint reader for extra security, a camera privacy shutter, two USB-C ports, a headphone port, and a USB-A port. The speakers are decent upfiring speakers. Like most Chromebooks, boot-up is almost instant and since I mostly use web apps (Google Docs, Zoom, Meet, Microsoft Office 365, Discord, Google Keep, and WhatsApp), it makes a fast productivity and office machine. The web apps feel like regular apps since they open in their own separate window as PWAs. Cons: Some web apps like Zoom unfortunately have less features than their desktop counterparts (but still work well), such as annotation during share mode. Another downside is that it doesn't run Steam (which runs on some Intel-based Chromebook Plus machines), but this is mostly due to the ARM processor. At the end of the day, as long as you know ChromeOS' strengths (lightweight, secure and speedy) and limitations (no heavy apps or gaming), it makes for a great machine that I find myself using more often than my PC or Mac.

I bought the Lenovo Chromebook Plus because I went into Microsoft Windows 30-day purgatory for inaccurate identification when installing Microsoft Windows on my newly purchased Lenovo yoga aura edition laptop. I am way older than the Chromebook -school era. I have been using dos and windows for 40 years but was forced out of Windows by Microsoft for 30 days. I decided to buy the Chromebook plus as an interim solution and maybe a permanent solution if Microsoft did not allow me back into Windows. I really enjoy using the Chrome OS after Windows, it does take some time to get used to but I think it is worth it. I finally made it back into Windows so I may buy a Windows laptop, but for now I want to learn more about the Chrome OS. I love the ability to use tactile touch on the screen as well as using the integral keyboard. It has great security measures. I think everything is encrypted on the device and when it goes to and is stored off device. I understand that If someone were to take the hard drive off the device and install it on an identical Chromebook, the encryption would still remain and data would be secure. My Chromebook has pin, password, and fingerprint security. I like that.

This Lenovo Chromebook Plus is nicely put together and extremely light. As of design it is not something that wows but is an attractive modern looking device. What really stands out are its specs. It features a 14 inch 2K OLED touchscreen that looks stunning, powered by a Mediatek Kompanio Ultra ARM processor, 256GB of Universal Flash Storage (UFS), and 16GB of RAM. Connectivity options include a USB-C port on each side and a USB-A port. Setting it up was extremely simple especially if you are already in the Android echo system. If you’re a new Android user all you need is a Google account. I currently have an Android phone and all it took was to scan the barcode with my phone, and my account was transferred fast and seamlessly. The screen looks amazing, sharp with vibrant colors. The touchscreen is smooth and highly responsive. Performance wise, this Chromebook handles multitasking like a champ, it is very fast, it swaps between programs with no lag. I was really impressed. The stereo speakers sound good, while not extremely loud but nice and clear with spatial sound. The touchpad is accurate and responsive, I also notice that the scrolling with multi fingers is not in reverse by default as before, swiping up scrolls up and vice versa. The keyboard feels good, the keys are soft and quiet and they are back lit. Adjusting the keyboard brightness, however, requires going into the settings menu unless it is set up to auto. The finger print scanner is quick and reliable . Battery life is also excellent, after several days of moderate use I still had over 50% left. What’s also great about this system is that it runs cool and practically in silence. Overall, this is an impressive Chromebook, fast, smooth, silent, and equipped with a gorgeous 2K OLED display. It’s lightweight and perfect for work, media, and travel. However, despite its premium performance and build, the design doesn’t particularly stand out, and the high price feels a bit hard to justify. In the box, you get the Chromebook, a power adapter, and manuals.