Lenovo - S345-14AST 14" Touch-Screen Chromebook - AMD A6-Series - 4GB Memory - AMD Radeon R5 - 32GB eMMC Flash Memory
Model: 81WX0000UX
SKU: 6361115
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Customers highly value the touch screen, ease of use, and performance of the S345-14AST 14" Touch-Screen Chromebook. Many also appreciate its affordable price and lightweight design, finding it suitable for various uses. While some users noted that the camera and speakers could be improved, the positive feedback on other features outweighs these concerns. Overall, the Chromebook receives praise for its excellent value and user-friendliness.
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Let me preface this by saying, I am a big fan of ChromeOS, but you should be too. I am the guy that everyone calls when they need help with their computer. I am a technical guy, it is what I do, so I don’t like ChromeOS because I can’t deal with all the technical issues that everyone always asks me for help with. I like ChromeOS because I would rather work with my computer than always be dealing with technical issues. I also like ChromeOS because once I am able to get people who normally ask me for help all the time to switch to a ChromeOS device, they almost never have to ask me for help anymore. Add to that the fact that Chrome based devices can perform well with hardware that other systems couldn’t which makes them more affordable for similar performace. This laptop is a great example of all of the above. I have multiple Lenovo ChromeOS Devices. This has what you would think would be higher end features. It has a 1080p monitor. A minimum requirement for me at this point. It has a backlit keyboard. Not a requirement, but certainly nice to have. It has a generous 14” display with touchscreen, which also allows for a nice full size keyboard. It has USB c ports, on both sides, and you can charge from either one. It still has a micro sd slot so you can add really affordable storage, and a headphone jack and a USB A port. All this, and you can buy it for less than other machines are sometimes discounted when they are on sale. It is a full laptop, but you can get it for less than you might spend on a tablet, or a phone. For example, I also have a similar device, also a Lenovo, but it is a Windows machine. It also has two USB C ports, one on each side, but you can only charge from the one on the left, not the one on the right. When using the Windows machine, it has a tendency to lock up, 2, 3 even more times per day. I don’t actually blame it on Lenovo. They made both computers, I blame it on Windows. When the Windows system crashes, a system that cost me 7x or 8x more than this Chromebook did by the way, I find myself reaching for the Chromebook. Why? Because it just works, that’s why. I have searched about the Windows errors, and find articles about driver updates and settings that will help you troubleshoot whatever is causing Windows to crash, and If I put my mind to it, I could fix it, but like I said, at this point, I prefer just using a computer, not tinkering with it forever. That is why I just use this Chromebook instead. As Chromebooks go, is this the fastest out there? No. It can actually be a little sluggish at times. That is my one issue with this particular model compared to my other Chromebooks, including other Lenovo Chromebooks, and why I probably wouldn't buy it again. It is just a little too under powered, even for ChromeOS. It is noticeable even when just browsing, pages can be a bit laggy when loading. However, with that said. It is functional. I use it all the time. I think the 1080p display and the backlit keyboard help make up for it. Just don't expect to do anything too intensive on it.
Posted by avag
I purchased two of these laptops so that my daughters would have their own Chromebooks instead of those issued by the school. They're a step up from the school models--14" versus 11", backlit keyboard, etc. I think the build quality of the S345-14AST is very good. ChromeOS is super easy to use. No issues finding a WiFi signal or setting up. The AMD A6 chip combined with 4GB RAM seems to be more than adequate for high school level multitasking. I like that the 32GB eMMC storage can be expanded with a micro SD card. I did post a Question about the webcam, which is listed at 720p HD. Lenovo states that the S345-14AST ships with a 720p HD camera (as does Best Buy's advertisement) but in the standard Chrome "Camera" application, the only choice for resolution is SD 480p (see picture). Perhaps that's a limitation of the app, but it feels misleading somehow. 480p is a step up from the school models as well, but I was hoping for better given the advertisement. Otherwise, I'm very pleased with this double purchase.
Posted by Mike
Worked well great volume and clear picture but it could have been because I put stickers on the laptop. Lol but It worked well and I recommend it fast and easy .
Posted by AdriannaD