Lenovo Flex 3i Chromebook Review - Affordable and Feature Packed 12.2" - 2023 version

[@sir.fender6034]

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[@mbzd1]

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[@thomasraukamp]

Best Chromebook reviews around - thank you!

[@LonSeidman]

Thank you for your support!

[@reiki2165]

This chromebook is solid. I got this from best buy as an alterative with the old Acer R11 that owned an loved for the durability. Screen is sharp and vivid. Brightness is pretty decent compared to the other chromebooks ive seen. Cant say too much about the battery life since I havent owned it long enough. The feel and build of this feels like the R11, including the keyboard and trackpad. Maybe a little better. An upgrade to this is the speaker location. I hate bottom firing speakers since I like to rest my computer on a soft couch, so the fact that its upwards facing is a blessing. I like the size of this chromebook so i can carry it around easily and also inexpensive that I wouldnt care too much if it got stolen or damage. Its not a slow chromebook for the price even though its 4gb ram. Just dont expect to be a power user on this thing. All in all. I would recommend this chromebook for what it is. Great for on the go trips with small work or general media consumption. I cant say much about the reliability for this computer since this is my first Lenovo chromebook, aside from the HP and Acer chromebooks ive owned so far.

[@WiseRuler]

Does your mouse track pad act glitchy? Mine moves the mouse cursor on its own and even randomly clicks on stuff. I already tried a power wash but that didn't seem to fix it so I wonder if there is something wrong with mine? Btw I currently also have 2 Acer R11 Chromebooks too. Want my wife bought brand new and the other one I bought this past summer for $20 at a garage sale.

[@reiki2165]

@nope i had it for a while. No issues with the touchpad or anything. It does get kind of slow

[@ObsidianMercian]

I do love your reviews! I too like ChromeOS for family members, it really helps remove a lot of maintenance drama. By the way, I have recently discovered your Podcasts. Thanks so much for them, you are making my commute to work so much fun (even the traffic jams are welcome!).

[@bbgarnettTotallyNotABot]

Keep up the great work

[@reynal_omnicide9217]

One of the best and most honest reviewing channels on youtube, thanks for all the useful info unlike other channels just reading the spec sheets and pretending they "reviewed" the item.

[@ccroy2001]

I have an older Lenovo 3i CB. Similar chassis but not a 2 in 1 and lmy has larger bezels and an 11" display. Given that it was sub $200usd and is supported until 2027 my has been a good value. IMO Lenovo makes the best inexpensive plastic chassis. Mine is still solid, no creaks. These days I keep it at work and if I need to do some personal business at lunch or break I hotspot with my phone. The one you reviewed appears to have a much nicer display. The best things about a low end CB are really good battery life and fanless operation.

[@LegendaryMaoMao20]

Keep it up the good work in your reviews there! We all really appreciate the effort and deep walkthroughs!! I really hope they will make a windows version too

[@clydeosterhout1221]

I have really been enjoying your videos. I like your straightforward, factual approach.

[@cobaltblue5523]

9:48 The Intel i5 is a low end chip I wonder what Intel celerans are but the reason why I state that point is because Intel Celeron chips run pretty well on a Chromebook like it's decent The n4020 which I had on an Acer 3:15 very cheap Chromebook incredible value for the cost because it runs smooth that's it what was it 1080p IPS touch screen panel had a bunch of ports speakers are okay for laptop standards the speaker is actually were actually good cuz laptop speakers suck but if the Intel I-5 I don't know that's leagues above the Intel Celeron n4020 so if this thing out performs I-5 and its energy efficient that is ridiculous

[@lour9348]

I just picked up one for $240 - thought I'd try it and return, but this is a hidden gem and I'm keeping it. The screen is bright, the sound is ok, it's very responsive and feels great typing on it - and for me, the size is perfection.

[@WiseRuler]

Does your mouse track pad act glitchy? Mine moves the mouse cursor on its own and even randomly clicks on stuff. I already tried a power wash but that didn't seem to fix it so I wonder if there is something wrong with mine?

[@alluringming]

I have this similar one that i enjoy, sure not top of line with best memory but it serves it purpose. I originally looking for keyboard option for my tablet cause not fan of typing on touchscreen and not fan of folio style keyboard as they not really made for the bed. I have a laptop but they arent really made for the bed. Someone mentioned chromebook so i did research to try find something i might like. Got the lenovo 11.6 one that some people think is small but suits my needs. Only complaint is i wish it had a bit more memory, was full hd instead of hd, and the would improve the discord, telegram, and other messengers for chromebooks as sometimes they tend to lag at times. Nothing to major but does get annoying sometimes. I hope lenovo or someone continue to improve their chromebooks and whoever creates the chrome os improve some of the messengers for their chrome os

[@cobaltblue5523]

7:09 Wait a minute so this thing smoked the companion 1300 That's ridiculous That's pretty badass and then if it has a good battery that's damn hell it even beat the Intel i3 which is a higher end ship it's a 10th generation but still that's pretty damn good I hope they make more chips like this I wonder how the other ones do compare though like the other and 1200 or whatever we're going to call it

[@johnpritchard5410]

the Toshiba Chromebook III that I really wanted!

[@WiseRuler]

Do you have any recommendations or videos on how I could install emulators on my Lenovo Chromebook flex 3i 12.2

[@michaelrich5410]

Just rewatched your review of this newer Lenovo 3i Chromebook.. I've subscribed and find your reviews very informative👍.. Any info on the availability of the N200 8gb ram 128 g storage versions availability.. Anxious to acquire that one. 😊

[@michaelrich5410]

Enjoy your review !..I'm pretty sold on this device and it appears to meet my needs in many areas..However, I'll wait for the 8GB Ram 128 Storage version...Any idea when that may be available??..Thanks, subscribed to your service.

[@WiseRuler]

@@michaelrich5410 Unfortunately they didn't make the 8 gb version in the US.

[@JuanFlores-eq7ws]

Good informative tutorial...

[@marcw.5492]

Good job here ! I think m convinced ! Does the Chrome book allow PC connection to the Office using Chrome remote desktop ? I cnat imagine why that would be an issue. Thanks !

[@johnnyseemore456]

Got one, made in Feb. 2023 bought in April and to day it will. Not turn on not very long before it broke

[@AlguienEnSuCasa]

it died for not reason?

[@dplj4428]

USI pen support, does this have it!

[@EMidMSO]

He didn't seem sure about this. I think it does NOT support any pen other than an 'eraser type' If you find out, please comment Also, what's the max size sd card supported?

[@I_Was_Chrispy_Kreme]

Hey Lon on my Chromebook I can unlock it with my phone, so if my phone is unlocked and within Bluetooth range it will unlock the cb

[@bob8409]

How does this have play music on it if it has been gone for several years? Does it work at all?

[@henrymiller5709]

just got this today, does this support USI1.0 or USI2.0 pen?

[@roseogrady8785]

Thank You.

[@ryokan9120]

I heard with Lacros, that we no longer need to worry about expiration dates. Is that true? The only requirement is Linux.

[@danielmcphee2546]

Hope to see version woth more ram and memory. Been windiw shopping but hard to decide on chromebooks. Some too big ot too small for tase. When i do find ine i like i find the os going to expire in few years and wont uodate afterwords from what i heard.

[@thirsty_steve5197]

The new n series of processors only support single channel memory

[@ralphmcmahan2139]

n stands for nerfed as in it would be too close to the i3 if it wasn't nerfed

[@sumukhnkamath9065]

Is it better than the HP 14b Chromebook??

[@sammygamingchannel5833]

Can we upgrade the ram and add windows ?

[@AlguienEnSuCasa]

if you are going to use Windows?, why not buy a Windows one?

[@kk-linux-rocks7269]

Hey Lon! Does your brother have a website? I'd like to purchase some syrup from him. Thanks!

[@LonSeidman]

He does ! ruggedridgeforest.com

[@scorpiocara6798]

Nice

[@ephraimminshew2859]

No dual channel Memory on this chip. only single channel on n100.

[@tubeslats]

This or Chuwi Gemibook XPro? Same processor with 8gb ram, Windows 11 and 14 inch IPS screen.

[@LonSeidman]

Go with the Lenovo you’ll get better support

[@Roman-nu1om]

This is the only small Chromebook with a decent screen however its rather heavy for its size and for slightly more you get better specced 13.3" chromebooks with more ports and a fingerprint reader. I love the color and the compact size but buying cheap is hardly ever worth it. I found it highly interesting that you got 4K @ 60Hz over HDMI to work despite Lenovo saying otherwise, weird.

[@tubeslats]

What better spec 13.3 are you alluding to?

[@Roman-nu1om]

@@tubeslats look for Acer Flip and Asus CM series

[@BabyStitch-qk2lw]

@@Roman-nu1om asus is bull urine

[@AlguienEnSuCasa]

The problem is that 13" is already too much for a laptop than you can wear in a fanny pack

[@ralphmcmahan2139]

nice i/o for what it is, now a days

[@sammygamingchannel5833]

Okay understood no upgrade

[@samlazar574]

I like the idea of Chrome OS but does not beat my M1 Max 16 MacBook Pro.

[@AlguienEnSuCasa]

yeah it doesn't beat my surface pro 20 neither...........

[@lour9348]

Perhaps comment on a Mac vid instead of a Chrome - your comment provides zero value.

[@thinkhatke4020]

Linux helpful

[@MrChanw11]

350$ for 4GB? HA

[@andyH_England]

...eMMC storage! What year is this?

[@erzascralet48]

Must be a QA issue, as my display was SUPER WARM compared to yours that, at least on camera, looks cooler. It wasn't a Night Light bug, as that wasn't even on, and I turned it on and set slider all the way left, and it was just the default white, which was WAYYY too warm for my eyes. Ended up returning it, but if it goes on sale, and I can see my display was a one off, I'd love to get it again. For anyone curious, YES, it can playback 4K SDR .mkv files no issue, even over the CHromeOS native gallery app. Audio too, although it seems to be a little lower than other system audio-- Fully expect that to be a OS bug and not device issue.