Lenovo Chromebook Duet Review - 10.1" 2-in-1 ChromeOS Tablet

[@Rowlett54]

Not sure how easy it is for you to set up the timeline/video segments, but it’s appreciated!

[@aakh2707]

he put time stanps in the description and youtube added a feature where it takes into account those timestamps and adds it to the video progress bar

[@kiwi-moto]

@@aakh2707 ah, I noticed that recently on some other videos. Nice to know of this feature

[@LonSeidman]

We do it while we edit so it doesn't add much to the workflow. It's nice to see KZbin making it more clear for viewers now too!

[@luuketaylor]

@@aakh2707 wait, what? Timestamps appear in the status bar? Since when? Please tell me this isn't another Google A/B test that I'm not part of... I'd love to have timestamps embedded into the progress bar.

[@LonSeidman]

Yeah this is currently in the rollout phase so it's not going to appear everywhere just yet. But I'm hoping they get it out to everyone soon, it's great for longer videos like the ones I make.

[@HafeezPiscalin]

This is the best review for this device so far

[@nicorobin8824]

This or Samsung s6lite

[@Subh8081]

In the budget rage, 8 years of support is more than enough. 8 years of update is more than Apple's.

[@nelsonpineda8047]

Is the pen for lefties I want to buy this tablet for my little brother he’s left handed

[@Lutefrog]

@@nelsonpineda8047 This tablet does not come with a pen, but most pen accessories are for both left hand and right handed people.

[@just.tiramisu]

Yes but no one knows how smooth it will run in 2028

[@thelostnegatives]

@@nelsonpineda8047 u can get the Usi pen for the duet

[@arshaq4471]

@@just.tiramisu I doubt anyone is gonna keep this chromebook they paid 260 dollars for 8 years. Maybe max about 4 years considering it's in the budget range. And chrome os is getting way better these days with more features.

[@BillShelly]

Thank you for the detailed demonstration and review. Much better than the other YT channels that are just doing quick and dirty reviews and not really showing any of the day-to-day use cases.

[@santiagodelbono1]

Every time I watch a Lon video I am surprised that he doesn't have 1M subscribers. This is one of the best tech channels

[@Kiahona]

seriously though. plus everyone kinda knows lon from his amazon reviews

[@SeldenDeemer]

Thank you for the comprehensive review. My Duet arrived yesterday, and even though I've been using Chromebooks since the Cr48 pilot project days, Chrome OS on a tablet is a new experience for me, and this video was very helpful.

[@arhamghouri8643]

Overall how does it perform, do you expirence and slowness or crashes do you recommend it?

[@notebook123ish]

Hey Selden, what's your verdict after a year?

[@thickglasses]

I've already ordered this but I always appreciate a Lon review.

[@TheBushDownTheStreet]

Where were you able to order? Been sold out at best buy and not yet available from Lenovo

[@mrhappysad]

Yup, what @Connor Bush said. :-)

[@FigWidIt]

Appreciate the time stamps and the review. This seems like a good deal for a companion device

[@luuketaylor]

Hey Lon, the minimizing of the KZbin video at around 11:10 is a new feature update to Chrome OS where Picture-in-Picture is now baked into the system. Any app you watch video in (KZbin, Netflix, VLC, etc.) will automatically minimize down to PiP when switching to another screen!

[@archivistsethia9594]

Hey, yeah. Really appreciate your partial reviews. Its difficult to navigate who all is above board and not paid. Thank you!

[@screenplayhouse4932]

Eight years of updates? Holy crap! P.S. Using my GENIUS skills I can see Lon hasn't tested the Flobee yet. ;)

[@PurpleKnightmare]

I ordered one, 128GB version, only one I see on Amazon. I can't wait to start using it.

[@miguelm6307]

Lon, a big thank you once again. Yet another purchase I've made with your help. I bought this as a secondary machine. My Surface Book 2 is too big (and costly) for me to feel comfortable taking it out of the house. I'm very happy with it. It's like having a decently-powerful tablet that can easily be a decent laptop. At the price point? It's insanely good value

[@mk-gandhii]

This is the best chromebook duet review in KZbin. Thanks.

[@artie-303]

Haay Lon,great video as always, one thing I bought the duet and installed (call of duty mobile) and it ran flawless maybe you received a bad unit because honestly this thing has been super no hiccups , a real little beast performance was great all around any way thanks again Lon, best regards. oh yeah , Best Buy has the duet 128g version for $299.00 great deal.

[@coolerking7427]

This would be great for kids, commuters, and travelers.

[@alexgarica8705]

Hey kid here, um i was wondering if this was a good tablet/computer for playing roblox i don’t know if you ever got this but yea

[@mattpecevich3749]

Great review, thank you! Also great benchmark comparisons

[@KontauriC07]

tech companies should really consider making Chrome OS tablets. I think it has a future

[@CarlosGarcia-iq1mv]

I am a big fan of your reviews. Great job!!!

[@npgunner]

Thanks for the informative review Lon.

[@rep10101]

Great review, much appreciated, people often talk about who this is for, they often forget that some people are not always looking for a main computer, this is great for a 2nd computer, a light throw in the bag for light tasks

[@PiyushRaj-fv2yl]

Would you recommend this tablet for a student, for making notes, lectures and reading ebooks?

[@b.tabalba8531]

Great review, Lon. I'm considering thinking of getting the Chromebook Duet or possibly the new Surface Go. How about doing a review also for the new Surface Go (2020)?

[@rajendertkr]

Yeah pls do surface go Vs chrome book duet

[@shrithanosmaharaj8679]

Microsoft is trash don't use it

[@erzascralet48]

Agreed. DO a standalone review for the SUrface Go 2, but then do a follow up head to head video. Preferably the base model one, as that's the best price comparison where I suspect performance will be better on the Lenovo Duet, barring any Windows software needed to run.

[@Joker-yu5kp]

I wouldn't recommend surface go emtry model,the specs is trash to properly run windows

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Surface go is a better device, imo, but after you buy keyboard you are saving $200 on duet or so. Duet is my secondary device so I wanted to stay sub 350. But, surface go has more power and uses windows.

[@maxwellsdemon6599]

The magnetic kickstand and the keyboard are the highlights for me. I would love those on my iPad Pro.

[@verbalvibez]

You predicted it good job mate

[@ShellymanStudios]

This a good start. I want a Chrome OS tablet that has a OLED QHD display, anywhere from 90Hz to 144Hz. Snapdragon 8Cx SoC built in.

[@Link6155]

Great review Lon! Are you going to review the Surface Go 2 and will you do a comparison between it and the Duet?

[@Minsang1st]

Yes please!

[@Derekeh83]

I was wanting the surface go.... but I’m leaning towards this Chromebook now.

[@ChickenFriedCorgi]

Seems like a great buy for most ppl. Wish it had a fp sensor or something though. Chrome os requiring a 6 digit pin is pretty annoying.

[@Starmast3rmusic]

Yeah, but at least you should be able to link your android phone and unlock your chromebook using its finger print sensor.

[@Derekeh83]

It does suck, but it doesn’t concern me too much. Usually when I’m on my tablet/computer, it is for extended periods of time. Unlike my phone where I unlocked it and use it for a few seconds at a time.

[@123Suryasis]

Thanks for the great review and covering all the aspects. This is really a great value tablet and the 8 years support is really great for such a budget tablet.

[@AniSepherd972]

great and detailed review of duet so far, thus is a great educational tablet, i am planning to buy it for my studies :)

[@pjay3028]

Excellent review, thanks very much

[@NielsDutch1906]

I honestly think that you are the best reviewer that I know of!

[@TheBushDownTheStreet]

sold out at best buy and "coming soon" to lenovo. where can I buy???

[@J.P-Knowles]

Walmart has the 64 gig version for $249 just got mine an hour ago

[@IPScrap]

Connor Bush Staples

[@artie-303]

Best Buy had the duet 128g version for $299.00 I recommend 128g over the 64g model you will appreciate the extra storage trust me.! Best regards.

[@fightnight14]

Currently $229 at Best Buy. 128GB version!

[@romeojuliet5784]

just got it today the keyboard n touchpad are a bit small yes but they just feel just like those on a regular lenovo laptop happy with it so far...

[@TheN0m1s]

Looks great! Now a duet pro with a nicer display and more power! :)

[@nookcyan]

Thanks for this great review! Is the sound loud and good enough?

[@likewow3711]

thanks for the hard work from kuwait

[@gelotress479]

The integration of Linux apps is really interesting for me.. It' s still on its early stages as of the moment however. Having the ability to develop Android apps on the same device while having the potential to have it run as your development machine along your other non-Android projects is really something I look unto.

[@stephenhall3515]

As a matter of interest, some of my students have reported that quite resource-heavy games such as CofD will play well on these if background apps are closed or paused. Also, using a powered USB hub with 3.5" audio socket and even hooking up a bigger monitor (such as their main laptops) can get good results. Some are also using console input but as an ancient non-gamer I cannot comment on things beyond my experience.

[@PSBetts]

Thanks for your very informative and detailed review. Thanks I followed you link and purchased the item. It is just what I was wanting.

[@RussWilgus]

Great review Lon, thank you. Google stopped making the Celeron version of the pixel slate, I think the M3 version would have been a better comparison. It's their lowest tier version now, and can be picked up with the pen and keyboard for $499.

[@ClockworkBard]

Feels like we've been waiting forever for a Chromebook to come along and grab the niche previously filled by the Asus Flip C101PA. There's a deceptively massive portability difference between the 10.1" and much more common 11.6" form factors. Glad Lenovo decided to break out of the market comfort zone and R&D a genuinely capable detachable. I'll miss the stable lap-friendliness of having a convertible when typing on the bus, but this fills the other 23 hours of my day perfectly.

[@Alexpires1986]

You separated the information on the video timeline, GREAT IDEA!!!!!

[@jaheimRakim]

Chrome unboxed showed call of duty running flawlessly. On duet

[@meandmyEV]

I have had one of these for about 6 months. I bought a refurbished unit as sort of an impulse buy for $180. There is a game I like, Shine Runner, which is only available on Android so I had been thinking about getting a cheap Android tablet for a while but then I saw this. I have an iPad Air 4th generation and Magic Keyboard/trackpad. It is not fair to compare these devices except that the Lenovo Duet holds its own despite the fact that you could probably buy 4 of these for what I paid for the iPad and Magic Keyboard. The big pros for me have been battery life and portability. I like using it much better as an Android tablet than as a Chromebook. They keyboard and trackpad are not bad and it would make a decent device for a younger student. I have fat hands so it is not ideal for me but I still use it from time to time. The only real downside of it is that the fabric back has a metal band that goes around the outside and it is uncomfortable to hold when you are using it as a tablet. I usually just take it off and use it naked.

[@cxian]

Nice review! Very well detailed

[@MicCheckMemoirs]

Lenovo is killing it

[@curbsidetech]

Awesome review! I have been waiting on this review. I bought Lenovo 100e 2nd gen 1st chromebook and looking for a touchscreen chromebook.

[@reginaldcharles1133]

Great info Thank you

[@AlienoidGamer]

Excellent review, im going to pick one of these up as I just want something that's a little more pc like that can watch movies, type up documents, view pdfs, and play some android games here and there without breaking the banks.

[@biglevian]

I'll probably buy one for work. I mostly work in the browser anyway and don't want to carry around my work laptop. This is less than half the weight and gives me everything I need when I am on the go.

[@chriscuthbertson]

I've been using my old Acer R11 loads during lockdown while working from home. It's great to remote into the computers in the office with.

[@bmassche]

i have an r11 as well and can use ms teams android app on it to video conference... the outlook app works amazing too

[@josephseidman3752]

this product is the definition of a chromebook in my opinion

[@akingbadeomosebi3517]

Very light and compact with an efficient mediatek processor

[@dylananduincat6674]

Great video. Do chrome extensions work on tablet mode?

[@Im1CrazyCow]

Nice Review LON, As for the storage I bet you could Plug a USB Hub/Card reader combos and then Put a 1TB SD card or the Samsung Portable HDD you showed here recently LON to gain extra storage if you want to use this for kids in Backseat long trips......For the price Heck you could get each kid one and they wont BUG You Driving Well done Lenovo! Hopefully Next time yall might drop a few different models of the upcoming AMD Apus in the thing so we can see what she can really do with a bit more Horse power!! Cow}:-o)

[@shrithanosmaharaj8679]

Thanks man I didn't expected this professional in-depth analysis of a casual tab. Most of the KZbinrs focus on +ve points only and show themselves more than the product itself but you were balanced to the end. Great review 👍 thanks man

[@elizabethshepherd9747]

Great review

[@kiwi-moto]

Hi, thanks for this. New viewer of your channel here (Found you when i was looking for RetroPie information) ... Anyway, have you done any discussions on moving to a Online computing platform? These days with people connected to the WWW via phones, tablets etc, and most people just using a browser to access web based email, forums and social media, is there a recommended setup that you would suggest? Ie. NAS for own storage requirements, then google drive, with a Chromebook, or Windows laptop setup for web connectivity? Would like to see a discussion on something like this. cheers

[@jesuscervantesj82]

I bought one and it's not like my galaxy chromebook 2 but it's great I love it it's a good chromebook for the price and it's portable when I need it and don't want to carry around a big 13.3 tablet

[@timothyjholloway]

I'm tying this on a Lenovo Duet right now. This is probably the best computer I've ever used, all things considered. It does what it's supposed to do and any slowdowns are likely because website hosts are stingy with their bandwidth, not because this machine underperforms. Beautiful screen. I'm afraid I disagree with that game (not Command & Conquer but...): I played it once and I don't think it could have performed better on an inexpensive tablet. You'd need something from Samsung or iPad to get it running better on mobile. But I bought this thing maybe a month ago, so perhaps updates have changed things. I wish it were a 2-in-1 that was just as light and had the same keyboard. I love this keyboard. I love the minimalism of this machine. However, I used to love resting a laptop against my leg or knee while I lay on my back in bed, adjusting the screen to look down on me. Then again, I've gotten used to using the tablet on its own. I just imagine that if I ever want to write something lengthy, being able to lie flat on my back in bed will be missed, perhaps sorely. At this moment, I'm bent down toward an end table that this thing's sitting on, leaning my weight on my elbows resting atop my knees. If I'm going to write a novel or a book to end all the world's problems, I might want to be able to switch body positions more, and on my back is quite a comfortable body position :-)

[@gornes2403]

that "...camera isn't spectacular" and facepalm figure combo was funny :P

[@hillsonn]

Is there a pen that would work with this? If so, which ones would work?

[@Aarkleon]

This tablet is compatible with USI styluses, unfortunately the only one on the market right now is made by hp and sold out just like this Chromebook. Lenovo is releasing their own but there is no release date that I'm aware of...

[@marcobiscosi5231]

Wonderful review! I want to buy a chromebook and I have three different choices: This one (lenovo duet), acer chromebook 314 and the HP chromebook 14 a (you also reviewed). Which one do you suggest me?

[@Ignaciocalderon9438]

Same question

[@bbgarnettTotallyNotABot]

Keep up the great work.

[@romeojuliet5784]

Awesome review.

[@peterpangreen1]

Great show🤗

[@brianr6364]

Awesome review! Thank you! I just got mine today and see we can't cast from the Google Play Movies & TV, Prime Video and Movies Anywhere apps (presumably Netflix, too, but my account's not active). I had hoped this computer could be a big remote control, beyond other uses. Any idea why? Also, any idea why apps don't sync properly, with the app shortcuts and folders not syncing? It's a great device on the whole! :)

[@siddharthbhatia9432]

What is the video output on external display? Does it give 1080p @60 Hz? I've read it doesn't ... How's the display quality on external display u attached??

[@DeMathijs33]

Great review!!

[@scubadipsquadscubasquared2579]

Nice review .

[@Five0]

I would buy it again but it's not very useful for work. If I use it at work it's to check email and read documents. The keyboard is decently spaced and easy to type on. That's it for work. Duet is not setup for using spreadsheets and I compared it to my Acer 715 that is a workhorse. The Duet does not have a 10key pad, does not have a dedicated delete key which are two minimum must-have's for spreadsheets. Another shortcoming is the Duet keyboard has to be on a flat surface. So, for my needs, Duet is not meant to be an all purpose notebook. What I really enjoy about Duet is it's amazing battery life, quick processor, and bright screen.

[@philip5176]

How did it do with a dock/hub? Will it do power delivery with a dock/hub? Also thanks for the review it was great!

[@ralphmcmahan2139]

Lon people have made the real Chrome OS available to install on any Intel based desktop/laptop. Not Chromium os the real thing. Kedar Nimbalkar is the KZbinr. Sorry if you prefer this wasn't posted here.

[@RamasesB]

I would rather just have pure android or Linux nit ChromeOS

[@brucestephens3471]

Lon, does the Android Plex app work well with this tablet? Is it able to sync to local storage? Are you able to plug in the tablet to a TV via USB C / HDMI adapter and playback videos through Plex? I think that this would be a great travel companion, but I wanted to know if these things were possible. Thanks for the awesome review!

[@spreddyreds9408]

Wish it had a sim card slot too to be able to connect to internet where wifi is unavailable.

[@ride_astride]

does it support pen input? and how good is it for note taking?

[@0xyg3n]

Surface Go 2 cries somewhere in a corner.

[@amnottabs]

the ipad having the best price to performance ratio always made me chuckle

[@antimon40]

How's the writing experience?

[@mrmoonstone2]

Great review just one question can you make the taskbar auto hide

[@rosaliamiranda4808]

Yes you can do that on Chrome OS

[@rajendertkr]

Can we use pen on it for notes taking?

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

will i be able to get OFFER UP through the playstore?

[@TecNickelSwag]

I feel like they coulda put more ram in it. 6GB Ram at that price would have made a huge splash.

[@entakay4996]

Is it a good primary device for students or is the perfomance to bad for using it as a work machine?

[@subinitamazumder1307]

Please show stylus/pen support and how good it is for note taking

[@franciswong5081]

when it available in Canada?

[@Leonvolt28]

I'll wait for something like this with an i3 cpu. A tablet like this can last many years, but the slow processor on this one can become a huge problem in the future.

[@AAWinnerMichaelCaine]

You're correct, but a benefit of the MediaTek chipset in this one is that Android apps work great compared to similarly priced Chrome devices running Intel's budget CPUs. For Intel Chrome devices, i3 is the minimum for a pleasant experience with Android apps and games.

[@Leonvolt28]

@@AAWinnerMichaelCaine I've already bought the duet, because there's no real alternative. I'm happy with the performance. But I have to close some apps sometimes to keep it running smoothly.

[@Fetucinee]

The Linux implementation, at least where LibreOffice is concerned is still kludgy--sluggish and lacking response. It's still in beta as of Jan 2021 so I'm also hoping for improvements in this area. Still, I've been pleasantly surprised with the Lenovo Duet. You've heard it before and I'll reiterate: it's not -- and not meant to be -- a flagship offering but it is a tremendous value. Versatile and, for its market segment, quite capable. I love it.

[@DrMoorehen]

Thanks Lon

[@maartenjanssen]

Hi Lon, thanks for the video! Question: what are the login options after the device has been set up and you power it on? Do you always need to type in your google password or is there another way to log in?

[@FabOnABike]

Great presentation/review, although i'm a bit "surprised" how an 8-year-guaranteed update feature is being a bit dismissed by saying "you need to be aware this could expire in 2027". This is one of the best features of ANY device/manufacturer out there. And i doubt anyone in 2027 will find this device new in a shop and needs to be aware it will expire in a year. :-)

[@LonSeidman]

My big complaint with chromebook expiration is that it’s based on the platform release date, not date of purchase. Given these videos live a really long time it’s important to mention.

[@liamcollinson5695]

I hope it gets a UK release

[@ingusmant]

Does chrome on chromeOs support extensions?

[@shivharigiri896]

When it will come in India??

[@kumareshm7616]

Yeah it will be launched in India

[@MegaDoc360]

Very nicely organized

[@EnellGmz]

Can you put a sim card and use it as a phone with a phone app and contacts if you ever desire?

[@trudgyhd]

For the video out segment, are you using a external video card in that USB-C port? I've seen other reviews that say one drawback is this device has no video output.

[@xr500t]

Just linked to the Lenovo site and it's not available yet. Any Ideas? I was about to order and....surprise!

[@LonSeidman]

Best buy has 'em right now: bestbuy.7tiv.net/L75aM

[@xr500t]

Ok, thanks!

[@SaneGhoul]

Unfortunate it doesn't have some kind of magnet solution for the front, feels like something to prioritize.

[@erzascralet48]

12:50 -- You recommend to do your video watching through Android apps, but you failed to mention if this device supports L1 Widevine. If it's like EVERY OTHER Chromebook, then it's L3, which means that you bright and beautiful 400 nit 1080p display... will only playback and download SD 480p content. This is a huge issue with ChromeOS and I'm disappointed no one writes articles about it to light a fire under Google to make developers optimize their apps, or the developers to do it on their own for the different OS, even running Android in a container.

[@myralchista]

You can use "Netflix 1080p" extension for chrome browser to get good quality (need to download and install it manually from github, not present in chrome extensions store), but in Netflix Android app the quility will be bad :( They can fix it with an update, but it seems unlikely, but who knows. On pocophone f1 xiaomi fixed this with an update, but after a year after launch.

[@Ignacio.Romero]

KZbin plays fine on the app

[@myralchista]

@@Ignacio.Romero only some apps are affected by this protocol. Netflix Android app will have lower quality if the needed protocol not present on device. Amazon prime video will have lower quality too. KZbin always plays great on any device. 'Widevine' seems to be connected to digital content licencing in movies. I googled it. It's Android virtualization issue on any Chromebook and maybe will be fixed when Android for chrome os comes out of beta... Even pixel slate doesn't support widevine L1.

[@Ignacio.Romero]

@@myralchista Netflix plays at 1080p on Chrome, without any extensions

[@Droogie128]

@@Ignacio.Romero Netflix is natively 720p on the Chrome browser as per their website. 1080p is not supported.