Wish there was a high end Tensor or Snapdragon 8 Series ChromeOS tablet. Id buy that in a heartbeat ChromeOS has matured enough for Google to give the Pixel Slate another go
I bought the duet 3 a couple years ago. Which I still love using. The duet 5 recently went on sale at BB for m 379. Which is a steal. I got an even better deal- bought an open box for 279. At this price you get an amazing tablet/laptop. I use it for classes, entertainment, surfing the web. Love the bigger screen and as you mentioned, the keyboard. Im perfectly happy with my purchase.
When the keybboard is detached, more tablet functions are enabled. I have an IPad Pro and find some apps like facebook and email are better on lenovo. Page loads are slow on some apps but RU-vid loads quickly. I think most problems are with apps. The HP USI rechargable pencil works well with no lag and good palm rejection, great for taking notes. The sound is thin, not distorted, and fairly loud.. I think this Lenovo is great for video chats.
It's a nice-looking tablet, I think I'm going to hold it off until a definitive Chrome OS tablet swings by. Somewhere 11"-12.6" display, high refresh rate, higher-end ARM processor with a competitive price.
That may be tough. But hopefully one day. Keep in mind this comes with the keyboard, the tab s7 ($650 retail) doesn't. So to get a Chrome OS alternative, it may retail at $600 or more with no keyboard... But hey, I would be stoked to get 120hz on Chrome os
I currently have the Asus cm3 thinking about getting this. Are the speakers and performance worth the upgrade ? The cm3 has a bit of lag and freezes in my experience
I don't think the speakers are necessarily worth it. I think performance and the screen size are a pretty big difference... If you've ever used a Chromebook with an i3 processor, It won't be that big of a jump or anything. But it's still pretty significant in my book. I don't think you'll get as much lag or freezes, But I will say for all the trouble you're going through switching devices, maybe reselling that CM3, it may not be a monumental jump that you were hoping for. But it's still pretty significant in my book. But I think the speakers are just average and significant jump from the CM3
My man's spitting straight facts thanks for the great review I was really hoping for better things from this tablet although it is beautiful I don't know if you forgot to mention the OLED screen it's not 2K but the old that definitely makes it beautiful. Now for 499 I don't think it's worth it definitely wait for a price drop at least $399 or $429 anything around that I think it's okay The reason why is because I just ordered the Easter spin 713-2021 model and that is 529 right now so for $30 more you get an i-5 processor 11th gen 256 GB SSD NVMe storage 8 gigabytes of RAM and it's a 13.5-in 3x2 aspect ratio 2K screen it's also a 2-in-1 so for just $30 more it it just destroys that tablet. If you really need a tablet with a you know detachable keyboard then I'm glad you mentioned it The tablet 7 is just way better it's 499 so the same price you will have to buy a keyboard separate I think it's really cool to have a detachable keyboard from the manufacturer makes things seamless but I don't know or the tab S7 plus around the same size much more expensive but it would just have a better tablet experience I think the tab s 7 is probably the sweet spot in terms of a tablet. But to each their own
Exactly. It really just depends on what you want.. I think this is better for productivity than the tab s7. So if you need a device that's a little better for a productivity but still good for tablet stuff, this is still a good option, and the tab S7 doesn't come with the keyboard. But the 120hz on the Tab S7 is much better, and I'd say the tablet is better, as a tablet, in most scenarios. But again not quite as good as the duet for productivity. Plus I like the duet keyboard better. So depends on what you want. I did mention the oled at some point in my review. But yeah. It's a great device. Will definitely be worth it at $400. $500 is a lot but I still think it's worth recommending. But it depends. You got a way better laptop for the money. So if you don't need as much tablet stuff you made a great choice
@@AndroidDigest oh I forgot to say yeah the tablet seven doesn't come with a keyboard but it does come you know with the the stylus included so that is an extra cost that you save on typically USI styluses cheaper than the Galaxy you know attachable keyboards so now you just got to balance it whatever Samsung always has some deals and trade-ins and stuff but yeah I really I really don't recommend anyone getting it for $4.99 it's bound to be on sale cuz the the regular Lenovo a duet goes on sale quite a bit so I definitely recommend people to wait this one out but again I was just really expecting a better performance from it because in every single review it has the original duet was so good price for value the only thing you needed to work on was speed of the device the processing power and the the speakers so the volume it's still a great tablet honestly and you could always get a Bluetooth speaker or whatever and in terms of speed hopefully updates just make it faster but yeah and really the men it's crazy how much you have to research into what you actually will use it for or need nowadays cuz there's such a huge variety
I've been looking for a detachable to compete with my favorite Chromebook, the original X2 released back in 2018. It sounds like this one hits most of the notes! Great screen, good keyboard, lightweight, and of course, brand new for greater longevity with updates! My only concern is running Linux apps with the ARM processor on that thing (^-^);
It is a great Chromebook. However, I find that the OLED screen white color is on the 'warm' side as white looks yellowish compared to other 1080p screens. Lenovo admitted that it was done on purpose for reading eye protection. Too bad there is no further adjustment in Chrome OS to make it 'unwarm'.
Admittedly I haven't tried to share a screen on a chrome tablet with zoom. This can run the Android app version of zoom, or it could also run zoom through a Chrome extension. It's something that would be pretty easy to test out for yourself if you have an Android phone, or if you have a computer of any kind with Google Chrome, I just haven't gotten a chance to test that
I'm thinking of picking one up because now it's $379 at Best Buy and may be the best bang for my buck when it comes to a detachable tablet. My only concern is software support. I hope it gets support for years to come.
The battery life is really great. I mentioned it shortly. Didn't send a lot of time on it because honestly it's just really good. The one thing I did mention was charging speed.. just wasn't my main focus in the video
I often do a fair bit of research online where I have anywhere from up to 16 or even 20 Chrome tabs open, along with a few PDFs, and some word processing. Will this suck at that? I don't mind maybe a little bit of lag, but if it's going to be particularly slow, that might be frustrating.
I think you would probably end up being frustrated about it. Pages would have to reload and it wouldn't take that long but it would take a few seconds for pages to reload. I don't think it would be the end of the world but you probably would get slightly frustrated at this. Just my take
hey there, does the 429 $ model come with snapdragon 7c first gen processor and the 499 $ model has second gen snapdragon 7c processor? or both the models have the same processor? kindly respond sir ....
From the research I've done they both have the same processor. But the $429 model has 4GB of RAM. I have heard that the processor is just a mix up on their website. I could be wrong but just what I've been hearing
@@AndroidDigest I live in India and I have ordered the 429 $ version which eventually amounted to 608 $ after customs duty and other taxes . I hope I made the right choice going with the 64 Gigs model and hopefully 4GB of RAM won't disappoint me . Thank you for replying .
I rather have a blue tooth then a detachable tablet with keyboard. I had the smaller one 10. inch and did not like that one. The sound was terrible on that one too. Good video dude. I like your videos I subbed and subscribed recently.
Thanks so much for the support! Means a lot! You might like the HP Chromebook X2. It's been on sale for $400. And I hated the detachable keyboard it had, But I thought the speakers were pretty great. It has a 2K screen and a fingerprint scanner. And you plan to use a Bluetooth keyboard anyway. All this, assuming that you want to use a Chromebook
@@AndroidDigest Hey Zack thanks for replying and your welcome. I have two Chromebooks i love the Acer spin 11.6 and the acer 15.6 713 model. but, when i need a new Chrome book I will check X2 out. Take care.
I was considering one of these for my kids to replace an aging tablet. Is android performance good enough for normal use like kids games, Minecraft, etc?
In most cases, absolutely! I haven't tested minecraft specifically, but it can run most games, they may just be on lower or mid settings. But performance will be well above aging tablets
It runs most android games fine. I have the Duet 5 and it plays all of my android games. They play even better than on my android tablet lol I highly recommend getting the 8gb RAM version though because 4GB won't be enough for the next 3-4 yrs as games evolve.
What about an Android-based TV tuner hardware? I have seen those and wanted to buy on, which works on any Android phone or Android tablet to catch local OTA channels. If the TV tuner can work on this Duet 5 on the Android side, this is an easy buy decision.
this is a CHROMEBOOK with desktop chrome browser with extensions & apps,, which can run android, which may become 12L to better handle LARGE screens and can run LINUX It gets updates every 4 weeks for 8 years !! and 100GB of cloud store for a year ( $15 a year thereafter ) and it can use USI pens $40 amazon with 1,000 pressure points & new script input on Glass keyboard...
Sorry if it's an odd question: can this model be used as a 2nd screen for a laptop ? Or can I plug it to a TV or monitor and have a 2nd screen this way ?
@@LockDogg38 buy a usb type c portable monitor, the previous gen couldn't output video via type c and charge at the same time, thats a solved issue on this update with the extra port so its a really good multi screen portable machine with one
No stylus or stylus holder in the box. Not available for purchase on the Lenovo website. Thinking about returning since Lenovo doesn't have those options available for purchase. Seems like they manufactured without you being able to buy those items which is wrong to me. You don't even have the option on the website to purchase a different variation. 😩
also ,,, try Voice to TEXT in Accessibility,,, then just TALK,, no typing needed. the camera has been updated,, PORTRAIT for blurry backgrounds & SCAN for PDF & QR codes
It's hard to say. Generally speaking, most web extensions are safe, but there can be some malicious ones that will collect your data, or redirect you to other websites you shouldn't go to. It's on a case by case basis. I don't use an adblock and not sure which extension it is, but yes, it is possible to get malware from an extension, I'd read the reviews and research a little before downloading if you aren't sure. Or maybe someone else will comment with some extensions.
@@AndroidDigest i bought duet 5 but due to screen aspect ratio, i return it, what other option do you recommend Hp x2 OR Ipad pro 11" my main usage as a tablet readin -surfing - watching RU-vid - I use almost all G-suit , thanks 👍
Just got mine loving it just have a few minor issues. For whatever reason I can't get my phone to link with the Chromebook at all I've tried doing a hard reset on the phone and power washing the Chromebook 3 times it still won't link. It's says waiting for the phone to verify the connection but I never get the notification on the phone to link it
Just got anyone wondering imo it's a big performance upgrade. My cm3 had alot of lags and freezes haven't had much of that on the duet 5 much smoother performance and incredible battery life
I just Microsoft would make a surface Chromebook for a reasonable price but I doubt they would do that. The old duet was strange it seems to improve a lot from launch
Yes, the Android app will run on the Duet 5, you can also go to the website (teams.microsoft.com) and access Microsoft teams on the web. You can even click the 3 dots in chrome (in the top right) and go to more tools and create a shortcut, essentially making it a web app. So you have the web and the android app as an option and the web, and if one of those options doesn't work well, you can always use the other option.
Why are you not doing any digital arts review on any Chrome tablets? That will give the viewers a good idea how much it can handle complex work stuff. You could do a collaboration with Michael ClaRIDA OR Aron Blaisse for the review and let them draw on it. Allow them to give their thoughts on it and also on what it lacks in Hardware and Software department. Many of these are missing in all 2 in 1 tablet reviews.
Thanks for your input! I really do value it. This doesn't come with a stylus or else I would have at least shown a stylus off. But collaborations can sometimes be tricky, and when I need to get one video out a week (roughly) and I move on from devices quickly, and work a full time job too, it can be difficult to coordinate. Plus I'd have to have that relationship, send the devices to them and back, etc. So there's a few reasons why you don't see that. I really do love the idea but it's a little harder to execute
@@AndroidDigest Thank you so much. But Not a collaboration but reaching to an digital artist near you. Like anyone who uses iPad for drawing and telling them to draw something little complex to see how the stylus behaves and how the tab, app can handle the drawing. Through that you can really bring the raw power processing into light. I am from India and I do little digital art on windows. But I don't have enough money or items to work on it.
I had mine for like 2h, then the screen turned off and it doesn't power on anymore. Will need to have it replaced. I'm quite impressed so far gotta say....
Very unusual. But I have had Chromebooks on occasion have this weird glitch once and it's never happened again. You should try leaving it plugged in, and holding the power button for 15 seconds or so.. if that doesn't turn it on you can always try holding the power button and the refresh button on the keyboard (top row, around 4 buttons to the right). Again, hold for like 15 seconds. Eventually it may power on. And you may never have an issue again. Worth a try. If it works and you never have an issue, great, if you need to exchange, that works too. But just thought I'd try to help
@@AndroidDigest Thank you very much for the tips, I'm gonna try straigh away. I'm sure the product is overall good (I actually enjoyed the first 2h ahah), I've just being unlucky ...
@@AndroidDigest its all web apps for most of my work related stuff but also im trying to learn how to code rn so running something like an IDE or VSCode through Linux would be optimal, and i saw a video of a guy saying the Duet 5 runs VSCode decently so i think i'm giving it a try
haven't tried it yet, but it's got two usb-c charging ports, and it's $500, I think FOR SURE it will correctly connect to an external monitor. But I'll have to test it
Well it doesn't magnetize to the tablet, in that sense it's a little loose, but it's meant to be that way. But no I'm not experiencing any disconnections or anything, but it's meant to be a little flexible so that I can move from side to side on your lap if need be
@@AndroidDigest thanks one more question. It's the Chrome OS on this version of the duet 64Bit? I have the older one and it's 32bit and it hinders me from doing certain automation tasks.
The Lenovo is also emmc storage actually (see the best buy item specifics on storage type). Sure, storage may matter to some people. I agree with you. But a small keyboard that frequently has accidental trackpad clicks (x2 11) is a huge difference from the Lenovo Duet's huge nice keyboard. The storage is also important though!
No. On Chromebooks, Microsoft office only works through Microsoft office online. Technically that is free, and you just access it through the web. They used to have the Android apps that you could use (which you had to pay for Microsoft office 365 to use) But I read an article saying they were taking that away. You still have the free version you can use, But I do prefer using Google docs and the Google services anyway
Imagine if they put a stylus, even if the size is just like the CM3 stylus garaged in it. Man it would have been almost perfect. 16 : 10 screen aspect ratio Garaged stylus Optional LTE
Chrome OS is one of my favorite operating systems. I primarily review Android and Chrome OS and I've made Chrome OS my sole computer several times. I am one of the biggest advocates for Chrome OS. But Chrome OS has had some bugs in tablet mode. Most reviewers aren't honest enough to tell you. But I did. But in the end, I recommended this device. Assuming you don't NEED specific windows programs I explained this is a great device. I could have said "even if you don't need windows programs, it's better, get windows" I didn't. Chrome OS is more secure, it's faster if you have Chrome OS with the same specs vs windows, because it's a lighter OS. And it's more productive then an Android tablet when using Chrome OS because you can have multiple extensions, and multiple instances of Google Chrome. And a Chromebook laptop is my go to recommendation again for anyone not needing windows. Don't take an honest critique of SOME flaws and think I hate Chrome OS. I love Chrome OS. Just talking about a few bugs for a minute doesn't mean I'm "complaining". Just trying to be fair. In the end, I LOVE Chrome OS. And I recommend it to everyone!
instead of talking about bugs on the keyboard .... REPORT THEM,, they cant be fixed if only you know about them On your keyboard, press Alt + Shift + i.
Well they are built for different purposes I'd say. This has way better battery life, it has a detachable keyboard that comes in the box (not $200 separately), and it's much lighter. They were going for a way lighter device. I wish it had a little more power. But it's got perks too
I could use a Chromebook too, if you want to send me one, let me know! Just because I'm a RU-vidr doesn't mean I have a lot of money, just the opposite in fact!
After student discount I saw it for like $350. It's a great deal! I think the duets a little bit better for productivity, with full web extensions in Chrome OS. But I think the FE is the better overall tablet
