I go into Best Buy online almost everyday and always unlucky to see Sold Out. I have seen some available on Ebay but over priced... waiting for Lady Lucky to smile on me.
I've had my Lenovo Duet for 2 years now and I absolutely love everything about it. It's one of the best purchases I have ever made. The screen is so bright, colorful, and 1080p. It's fast when surfing the internet. It has a detachable keyboard and backplate so you can use it as a very thin tablet if you wish. It has pretty good front and rear cameras. It has amazing battery life. I can't think of any major negatives about it.
Just received my Duet!! Thanks for the review! Will you be doing a review on how to use this device including shortcuts, gestures, etc. ? I would really appreciate one! Thanks! Also, congratulations on reaching 100,000 subscribers! I've been watching and reading your site for several years! You've increased my enjoyment of my Chromebook during that time and now the Duet! On to 1 million!!!!
Purchased this device as well. So far for what I use it for, It's an awesome tablet. I primarily use mine for web surfing and kindle book reading and such at night while lying in bed. It's an awesome device for my purposes. And I also have a PIxel Slate as well. That's used primarily for more work horse types of task. It would have been nice if Samsung would have released an OLED 2K Chrome tablet instead of continuing to go down the Android route. That would be the sweet spot for me.
meh.. you can't even use the tablet with the keyboard on your lap :/ also Lenovo keyboards are notorious for the keys not working after a few months (like Apple butterfly keyboard)
BlackMidKnight ik i just got it today and i tried using it on my bed complete fail i was struggling so much. Not sure if im a fan . I hope the keyboards dont stop working, how much Would that be after it stops working?
@@purplegum1383 it's a 2-in-1 tablet, not really a laptop, I haven't got it but I imagine you would be using in tablet mode whenever you were looking to use it while seated not at a table. Also, I imagine if the keyboard stops working you could report it to Lenovo
@@narayanjeev bought in July and still working as new. Actually my surface pro keyboard failed after a couple of years of use and that one costs half of a Lenovo Duet.
I bought this almost a year ago. So far it's been a great companion for college work and entertainment. I think it's a perfect secondary device if you commute a lot, so it's really good for students. If they made a second updated version with better specs I would upgrade in a heartbeat.
@@dvirnaim1488 It won't be as comfortable as a normal keyboard, but you get used to it. It's more than adequate for notetaking. You can easily write a few pages without issue.
The Duet is what I've been looking for since 2011! .... I've had a few tablets over the years, but only ever really used them for a handful of games, when my Asus Transformer went, my gen2 Nexus 7 managed to carry me for the next couple years. By the time my Nexus 7 finally died my phone had become large enough to satisfy about half of the games that I played and I was on the fence as to whether or not I should spend the money on a new tablet, especially with how the pricing had gone up with newer more powerful tablets and a lack of reasonably spece'd affordable ones at that time. Fortunately for me it's around that time that the Samsung Chromebook plus was coming out and I also wanted to upgrade my gen1 Samsung Chromebook, knowing that the Plus would be gaining the ability to run Android apps sealed the deal for me. It worked really well for a while ( especially not being Windows 10 like my gen1 Yoga) but it's ultimately still too heavy to use comfortably for extended periods as a tablet. The Duet really hits that sweet spot, it's definitely a tablet first for me, but if I had to take just one device with me on the go (besides my phone) I'd hands down reach for it over the Plus! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Agreed on the tablet use! I have a chromebook pro and while I love it, it just isn't comfortable or enjoyable to use as a tablet. I am really looking forward to getting my duet next weekend. I hope the tablet experience turns out well.
@@tbrwn2548 I returned it. The size was nice but it just wasn't smooth enough. Not sure if it was the processor or chromeos. I think the former. It's so close to being perfect outside of this issue. I'd prefer 3:2 screen ratio as well.
Bought it few days ago and LOVE it. As a first time Chromebook user, decided to go with this unit instead of Android tablet. The price, the keyboard, the kickstand, feels premium without breaking the bank. Kudos to Lenovo! Great review buy the way!
@@adeleandabiane, from my preliminary tests, it seems working better using the internet version of Microsoft 365 subscription or off from Onedrive. Using the Android app works as well to me, file is then saved on the CB local drive. I can display MS files saved on my Google Drive but can't edit them.
First let me say that I love these reviews and this whole channel. I actually stumbled on to the initial review you did with the Duet back in January (though I didn't see it until about March/April), but it was your review that made the impression and the reason why I decided to buy it. I bought it as soon as I saw it was back on Best Buy (after your site said it was back) and after a delay, finally got it this past Tuesday, but wasn't truly able to play or enjoy it until Friday. I used it while playing a Jackbox game and not only was it perfect for the onscreen, touch interface, I was able to pop the keyboard on quickly for those prompts for writing. I also didn't have too bad of an issue with it on my lap using the kickstand; it was actually far much than my 2-in-1 laptop. I was able to use it for a Facebook group video a few moments ago and it was great and I'll be using it for a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning. My big test will hopefully come late in the day, as I bought primarily to replace both a laptop AND a tablet for writing. So far, I actually don't have the issue with the keyboard, then again my hands are small and about a week before my Duet came in, I ordered a USB C hub adapter, so I can use my USB mouse, USB thumb drive, headphones (though I did pair my bluetooth headset). I plan on taking it with me on the light rail come Monday when I have to go back into the office, so that'll be another test to see how it works while on the go. Battery wise, I think I've only dropped to about 70% and it's usually with 6+ hours left. Again, the real test will be tomorrow or Monday to see how long I can get; usually on my laptop, Chrome will kill my battery from 8 hours to 4 hours, which sucks can I do use Chrome a lot (hence the reason for the Chromebook). My goal is to test with just OneNote and Google Docs/Word. Android apps so far work great. I love how Docs immediately switches to Word when I open a Word doc and the display for streaming is incredibly. One annoyance is actually the Pluto TV app, which opens in the mobile portrait view before switching to landscape, which kinda sucks unless I've picked a channel to watch. I will say that another thing I'm impressed with is the built in Chromecast. A main issue on my Dell is that sometimes Chrome doesn't pick up our Chromecast, despite me literally sitting in front of the TV. That means many times I've had to go to my bedroom and use my desktop computer or download an app on my phone in order for it to work. Not only was I was I able to cast something from a streaming app (I think it was Sling), but I was able to type out a message and browse without issue. TLDR - I got the Duet based on your experience with it and am so happy, so far. Real tests to start tomorrow and through the week when I'm back at work.
Its nice of you to make such a thoughtful and detailed comment, but BEWARE it probably will only waste your time as people dont usually bother to read the whole thing
Hi, I'm looking at one of these and just wanted to make sure. You said it worked with a USB hub? I was hoping to use a hub with network and video connectivity. Also playstore.
@@brianhitch360 It does. I ordered the QGeem 8 port hub from Amazon after I bought the Duet. Originally, I was only using it for my USB mouse, but since I started a new job, I actually use it to connect a portable monitor using HDMI. After a year, I still use it on just about daily basis; I've never had any issues with the keyboard (I don't have large size man hands lol) and I didn't have any type of learning curves; one thing I don't like is the one USB-C port, which apparently the Duet 5 fixes. I may upgrade next year or 2023 to that. But I'm certainly enjoying it!
I purchased this tablet because I saw how cheap it was, price including the case and keyboard. I just wanted a tablet to mess around with at home and was planning on also buying a new laptop for college. I found out this little chromebook was perfect for school, its small, really good battery life for class, and for the online textbooks it worked surprisingly good. The lack of a headphone jack wasn't really a good deal for me since I was able to pair it to my apple airpods. For this price point, you can't beat it.
@@zainshaikh527 Got mine in this week, and I absolutely love it. Most of the problems this thing had when first released have been addressed via software and with the bundle, it's actually a good value.
@@keithkilpatrick6408 ive had it for 8 months. its tough. i have used it overseas, heavy college and business contracts for clientele. its fantastic and a hidden gem with how i t blows the competition outta water now. the duet wins in tablet ergonomics and loses in every other field. it has nothing but size and price. The pixel slate wins for most heavy but side use cases. And i am very nerdy and heavy using
I wanted to get this for my parents, but the external display support being capped at 30hz for 1080p was the dealbreaker, since my mother prefers to work on a bigger screen. If that wasn't the case, and was at the standard 1080p 60hz, it would be my gift to them.
Or even a low wattage AMD one on a different model. I feel like AMD could get a quite powerful Zen 2 one with a 5Watt TDP. I was looking at this but I also want to play Minecraft with friends, but they use the Java version
I'm really interested in this format. Would like to see one with a LTE Sim card slot. I use my 2in1 more as a tablet and sometimes wish that it was just that.
ChromeOS supports Instant Tether. As soon as your Chromebook is woken up, your Android smartphone will start tethering data to it. When you put your Chromebook to sleep, it disconnects. It eats the phone's battery somewhat quickly, but it's not terrible. Instant Tether also likes to glitch out from time to time and just refuse to connect, but it's nothing a software update won't fix.
This is actually kind of a solid thing to recommend to students that won't need high-powered software. People can jot down notes on this instead of getting a separate tablet and can do some light research and accessing PowerPoints. And if you need to write an essay, more tactile external keyboards (even budget mechanical ones) aren't too hard or expensive to get.
Considering the price of the Duet Chromebook, the integrated features especially with the detachable keyboard, MediaTek chipset and the kickstand, are impressive additions to the device.
It looks amazing, especially for the price, I'd love to see a 12 or 13 inch version of this. Also how would the MediaTek Helio P60T in the Lenovo compare to processors found in other chromebooks like dual core celeron's or quad core pentiums, not only day to day perfromance, but let's say if perhaps you want to play a game from the play store, or use a streaming service like Geforce Now?
@@JulianAndresKlode gpu wise its kinda bad, its still the same mali-g72mp3 clocked at 800mhz which is on the mediatek p60 and p70, even though it can run minecraft (bedrock edition), pubgm and Call of duty mobile pretty well. it can't handle heavy games like fortnite.
It looks insane I do hope lenovo and other manufacturer follow through, i would love a bigger version, not a lot, but enough to fit a full size keyboard, and add a headphone jack and micro sd, it would be perfect Edit : i wish hp would take the chromebook 12b and just put and arm processor in it... It looks great but that intel chip seems so bad
This thing is crazy good, got the 128GB version for $250. Only glaring weakness' are the speakers, rear camera and supplied charger, all of which can be supplemented with items you probably already own. I use this more than my MacBook Pro in tablet mode on the couch or while on-call, just stuff it in the back pocket of my car seat if I get an urgent case while on the go. Fills in a gap that I don't want to pay big $ money for but provides excellent value and convenience at the same time.
Mine really struggles. Playing Netflix is iffy and full of waiting Casting Netflix is a horrible experience with lockups every few minutes. Overall very poor performance. Keyboard magnets not strong enough causing it to be unusable on s lap or anytime off andesk. Overall, disappointment and over hyped.
That's surprising. I use mine pretty often, and it doesn't have the issues you mention. It's definitely not something I can have a ton of tabs open on, but Netflix seems to be good.
Chrome OS tablet mode has really gotten quite good lately. I picked up a Pixel Slate last year when they were on steep discount with a free keyboard and I used it in desktop mode a majority of the time until recently. I have the same thoughts as you did on the Duet in terms of finding myself using my Slate instead of my phone on the couch. Even when I'm in the office, I have it docked at my desk and I disconnect it and carry just the tablet around. In portrait mode, I can actually type pretty quickly because I swipe just like on my phone. I'm enjoying it so much that I sort of hope Google pulls a Google and reverses their stance on not making any more tablets. And I'm hoping that they DON'T pull a Google by discontinuing the thing just as it starts to get really good.
mbisoh you can only use usi styluses with this, currently the main one on the market is from hp at about 70$ however if you wait Lenovo are currently designing their own for this laptop, and I think it will be at a lower price point!
Got mine today in Germany. Still putting it through its paces but so far I'm impressed. It costs $100 more here but I think it's still worth the money. I've ordered an HP USI stylus (since Lenovo doesn't offer one yet) and it should be here within the next week... can't wait to see what it does for my Duet experience.
If I had to pick one Chromebook that helps me perform all task without any hassle and makes sure the battery life isn't a matter of concern, I would definitely go with the mediatek powered Lenovo Chromebook Duet
I bought a new Chromebook few months ago. I cannot say I regret when I found out the Lenovo Chromebook Duet. Because there are pros and cons of this tablet when compare to my Chromebook. This tablet has 30% longer battery life than my Chromebook. My Chromebook has one USB-C , one 3.5mm phone jack, one HDMI port, one memory card slot and one USB 3 port but Duet tablet has only one USB-C port. Duet tablet has dual cameras but my Chromebook only has one camera. Otherwise both device have same amount of ram and storage space even the CPU is not much difference. Duet tablet is one hundred Canadian dollars more than my Chromebook. Overall I am still satisfy with my purchase. May be I will wait for the 8gb ram duet to be released in the future. Thank you for the review.
Lenovo is supposedly making an Android tablet as well. I'd like to see a versus between the two strictly from a tablet perspective. In terms of productivity is no question obviously but I think comparing the two will give us a proper answer whether or not Chrome OS is officially ready to replace Android tablets or if it's still missing a few things
Getting software updates for eight years is a big deal. People don't ditch their tablets after a couple of years like they do with phones. Maybe Chrome OS has some catching up to do with Android when it comes to the touch UI, but it's a safer bet in the long run I think.
Not many android apps are still available on Chromebook so that's the only issue if not for the most part it's better than android tablet considering 8 years of update that even apple doesn't offer
Cheers for this review. I've seen a few and they all focus on it being a chromebook, but for me that's not what I'd use it for. I want a chrome tablet that works well and can be used by the kids and your review has certainly helped make my mind up about buying one. As and when it becomes available in the UK...
Just got my Duet and very happy. Now I want to add accessories for it but I read a lot about USB C cables, hubs, external monitors but nothing that relates to the Duet. Maybe do a tutorial on what works with Duet as power and resolution dictates what is available. I've purchased (waiting on parts) and can update my experience of accessories. Thanks and the Duet is much fun.
One complaint I have after using this tablet for several months is the button placement. If you want to hold the tablet in portrait mode, you either need to be careful with the buttons or you need to worry about the camera.... if they just moved the buttons to the opposite side, it wouldn't have been an issue. A second complain I have is the fact that it randomly goes into tablet mode sometimes when I use it with the keyboard. Over all, this is a decent Chromebook for the price with the bad tablet being a bonus. But honestly, you need to look at this as a Chromebook that can become a tablet rather than as just a tablet.
Just picked it up and my woman is happy. That is all what she wanted. Watch Netflix and Prime most of the time with wired earbud and use the keyboard when filling out forms and email. All in one. Thanks so much for the review.
How good are the Chromebook tablets for reading books, and general media consumption stuff? Are the most common android apps are optimized for the chrome OS?
After much research and help from this channel, I purchased this for my 7 year old to kickoff virtual e-learning 2nd grade. Works absolutely fantastic for her! Great for zoom calls and the various class portals the kids use to complete assignments. Adding android apps like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, TH-cam kids, is a huge plus and they all work perfectly. Gaming is also smooth, especially for my girls go to game, Roblox. Battery life is excellent! We start our day at 7:45 AM for classes and tablet last well past 4pm. Family Link parental controls on ChromeOS has improved significantly, and highly recommend it to manage screen time, website access, and app installations.
As someone who absolutely didn't understand the value of chromebooks, I have to admit, I love this device. I needed something to throw in the bag for vacations and to access online work applications on the go. This fit the bill. It's not quick by any stretch of the imagination, but it is more than capable of handling the light work. The big plus is that the chrome browser isn't the mobile nightmare that I've had to deal with on other tablets. It's a regular browser. That alone made the purchase worth it. Then add that it has enough space to download movies from netflix for long plane rides and I can read my kindle books on the fly, and I knew I had a winner. It hooks up to any wifi immediately and keeps a strong connection. The more I use it the more I realize it's an absolute steal at current prices.
Good review, you have finally convinced me that it has a place. I wasn't sure why you'd pick a Chromebook tablet over a laptop and an Android tablet, but I'm there! :)
Great review, thank you. I bought after your review (in the UK) about 3 weeks ago but I might be returning it. What I love: The use cases in which this has a new role. Makes me more productive as I get to use it in all kinds of situations where I could use my laptop but I don't want to get it. Good build quality, screen, battery life, etc. All the things you said. What I dislike: Living with no headphone jack. But, I learned to live with it. All ok so far. What I hate: It's SLOOOOW. It took me about 5 mins to write this comment. Emails (using Gmail) take up to 2 seconds just to open on-screen. For video calls, and watching shows it's superb. For reading emails, let alone typing into it, it's just really poor, which is a big shame because I will now always have a convertible Chromebook tablet after integrating this into my life. Hoping Lenovo (or someone) makes a much faster version of this otherwise brilliant thing.
This is a very thorough review, i saw this and immediately went to the reviews, and saw almost no bad things about it. Very good video and thank you, and as well for that here's a sub
Just ordered one thanks to the review and comments here. Added a 3 year warranty since it seems more than justified since this will get 8 years of updates, that alone is impressive. Also, best buy currently has the 128gb version on sale for $230
As much as I love my Lenovo yoga tab 3 plus, I won’t buy any lenovo tablets in the future. It didn’t even get any software updates from the day I got it. It became very laggy.
This device is fantastic, I purchased one for my girlfriend and as a sort of 'stay at home' companion to my Samsung/Verizon Chromebook. It holds it's own extremely well, and now with the Chrome OS's phone hub abilities it's even better.
Thanks for the review. Here's my two cents. 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. You see, Duet is not setup for using spreadsheets and I compared it with 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 overall shortcoming is the Duet keyboard has to be on a flat surface. So, for my needs, Duet is not an all purpose notebook. What I really enjoy about Duet is it's amazing battery life, quick processor, bright screen, and compact size.
What? If the Lenovo Duet costs more in Australia, the iPad would also which you still make the Lenovo cheaper in comparison. Also, an iPad Air costs more than $399 even the US. There is is no Windows laptop comparably priced with the same compact tablet with keyboard form factor.
@@itsjugu I just bought an ipad 7th gen. with 32gb 4ram for my wife this past Mothers day.....in the USA. It's all she needs to play games, shop, FB, YT, etc.
I woke up this morning and opened up my Samsung Chromebook Plus V2... well I *tried* to open it, and the hinge literally tore into pieces, rendering the device totally unusable. So I went over to the Best Buy site, figuring I'd pick up one of these, as I'd been eyeing it for months... No dice. Sold Out. How does this happen? Why is this device only for sale on one retailer, and in apparently very limited stock? Come on Lenovo, make more of them and take my money...
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
Considering the features that are integrated into the Chromebook Duet, the price tag on it is amazing making it super affordable .Mediatek chipset with a long lasting battery and solid design.
I just got one and first look it seems to have an awesome build quality! But I'm wondering if the Mediatek is not just a little too weak. When I swipe the bottom up to go to all apps, the animation is not really smooth, jitters a bit. I know you addressed the soc a bit in the video, but I'd expect opening the app drawer would at least me smooth
The Duet EDU G2 seems very impressive! The AI-enabled NPU in the Kompanio 838 is such a game changer! It makes multitasking smooth on the Duet EDU G2, especially with that stunning 2K display.
the stylus you were using is the hp one right? how does that perform? specially in terms of sketching. Can you use the android drawing apps here? thanks for the review btw, was waiting eagerly for it for a while
Is this still a great buy in 2022? I am a college student that has an amazing desktop computer but I want something I'm able to take to class and use around the campus. Is this something you would recommend?
Bit disappointed this was omitted from the video review tbh - pretty sure it was something to do with the output resolution being quite low. I'd love one of these tablets with a slightly better cpu and better external monitor support.
@@stingly142 I have an HP Chromebook X2 as my daily driver for the past 18 months, leaving a 2014 Macbook behind. I was only able to get the 4GB RAM model available in the US, but I have been incredible happy with it. Would be interested to see if HP or someone else comes out with a "next gen" of these type of chromebooks as they are great!
Reminds me of the iPad Air with that logitech keyboard/trackpad accessory that came out recently. This feels like it could compete with that. I'm personally finding this much more interesting.
As always great Chromebook review, I like the way it was presented with the details of all the little things that compose this tinny Chromebook. It all looks good but just like you said "For hours and hours of work" typing, reading, or both the size is too small. This Chromebook might be perfect for a 7 or 10 year old kid but for adults it is too small. Thanks for a great review.
I am considering this device, but the problem is that I wanted a tablet in the first place with all tablet functionalities, and when I looked in the specs, a few deal breakers are missing, no GPS, no wifi direct, no audio jack, no SD card slot, no vibration, no cellular. This is basically a computer in shape of a tablet, I would buy it if I didn't have a computer at all, but those missing things are a big deal and I am willing to pay up 50$ more to have them included.
with school opting for online classes during this pandemic, I think this is a great opportunity for Chrome OS to showcase an affordable, good for academics Chromebooks/tablets
Lenovo Ideapad Duet appears to be coming available in Japan on June 5. Not listed/mentioned on Lenovo Japan, Amazon Japan's site, however. I found it listed for exact same price on two large competing electronic chains in Japan. Yodabashi Camera and Bicamera. The MSRP for the device in Japan comes in at a whopping 44,880 JPY (roughly $410USD). Was really looking forward to purchasing this tablet in Japan but this might be a hard pass until it goes on sale. Love all the quality content, guys! Thank you.
that's the first chromebook tablet that makes me wanna buy it... the only kind of dealbreaker is 4GB RAM... if lenovo had a 8GB option that would be an instant purchase...
Recently bought a M1 macbook air but i still actually prefer the android eco system and use still an android phone. Something about this tablet is appealing to me. I could use it for when i travel and even with things like game streaming with project xcloud.
I have an earlier version of this www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MZT543W "𝑅𝐴𝑉𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝐹𝑖𝑙𝑒𝐻𝑢𝑏, 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑙 𝑅𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝐴𝐶750, 𝑊𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑆𝐷 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟, ....." Which should work well for media storage. But will also pickup usb-c hub.
I was looking for a tablet mainly to be able to study music (keyboard). After looking for some budget devices, I've ordered the Huawei Mediapad M5 Lite. While I did like the device quite a lot, one thing that bothered me greatly was the fact that it was running on Android 8, and I found out later that there was no plans to update the OS.. Then I bumped into your review and, seeing that I had still 7 days left to return the M5 to Amazon, so I did and I ordered this one. Still waiting for it to be delivered but, really, thank you for the thorough review. The fact that this is a hybrid between tablet and chromebook and being able to download Android apps, and added to the fact that it's going to get updates until 2028 is a no brainer for me.
Does it have a touch screen? I am disappointed that I overlooked the absence of the touch screen on the 2021 ASUS Chromebook, I'm considering returning it towards the purchase of a Lenova Duet in Chromebook. The touch screen is important to me.
Happy to tell you it has a touch screen. You can use it as a tablet, or you can use it as a laptop by attaching the keyboard. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me and I'll try to answer. I own a Lenovo Duet and love it
I'm on its Asus sister device. It's gotten very smooth with the last two updates, but I'd still want a Duet, if only for the kickstand and potential for stylus hover
As I've been saying, Chromebooks need to ditch Intel and go Arm all the way. Intel just isn't good for mobile. Arm just gives you way more power and performance for the price. This is what the Pixel Slate should've been.
Hey guys, I live in Los Angeles. If I had a partner in India I would consider going into business exporting these fancy devices to India. If you are a businessman with means and you are interested send me a note.
The Lenovo Duet Tablet is the tablet hardware the OS needed to prove the viability of ChromeOS on a tablet. The price point is aimed at the lowest end iPads and Low to Mid range Android Tablets. The value jumps considerably with the included case, stand and keyboard.
Just got mine yesterday at best buy for $250. Needed to replace an old chromebook. Really great bang for your buck. Only downside for me is a lack of cases. I'd like something to keep it better protected in tablet mode. Would like to see them with a bigger screen/keyboard eventually too.
This is going to be perfect for my mum, who is writing a book and also needs a new tablet (she has an iPad Mini 2, she definitely needs a new one, the onscreen keyboard even lags while typing, which I find very annoying when I borrow it). And at this price it is an absolute steal
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You gotta believe in what you sell man
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when you realize this whole thing is still cheaper than the f**king apple's ipad keyboard case :D
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Omggg true
Not only that, the Apple wheels is cheaper than a new Motorbike In India or maybe a second hand entry level car!!🤦
Lakshmana Smart seriously? i knew it was overpriced but not THAT overpriced
When you realize that apple’s magic keyboard is worth every penny. When you realize that there isn’t even a close second to the iPad.
It’s crazy to think that this amazing piece of hardware is still cheaper than the Magic Keyboard accessory. This would be a nice device for my kids.
Antonio Balboa Keyboard is not backlit though.
@@webcomment8895 kids shouldnt be using it in the dark anyways
@@webcomment8895 Touch type?
most people learn not to look at the keyboard when using it
webcomment the screen lights up,, and it’s above the keyboard,, am i missing something here?
@@harveymayner2956 they’re talking about the keyboard, on some keyboards they’re “backlit” where there is light behind the keys on the keyboard
Nice tablet/hybrid. Now the trick is finding one in stock.
Looks like a great little budget tablet. I am wowwed!
They go in and out of stock on Best Buy’s website. My first order got canceled but a few days later I was able to order it again. I love it so far
Lol.
Are you kidding? It's made in China.
I go into Best Buy online almost everyday and always unlucky to see Sold Out. I have seen some available on Ebay but over priced... waiting for Lady Lucky to smile on me.
I've had my Lenovo Duet for 2 years now and I absolutely love everything about it. It's one of the best purchases I have ever made. The screen is so bright, colorful, and 1080p. It's fast when surfing the internet. It has a detachable keyboard and backplate so you can use it as a very thin tablet if you wish. It has pretty good front and rear cameras. It has amazing battery life. I can't think of any major negatives about it.
How do I connect external monitor and speakers at the same time?
is it good for gaming
@@barryjb Probably a usb hub that has hdmi
This is the future of Chromebooks. Or should be.
Or is it?
@@nirbhaiverma7405 vasuce music plays
Is it a tablet or a real laptop??
@@HelenaM7 hybrid. They give you a keyboard to attach
It's a Chinese brand, the mother country of the Wuhan Virus.
Just received my Duet!! Thanks for the review! Will you be doing a review on how to use this device including shortcuts, gestures, etc. ? I would really appreciate one! Thanks! Also, congratulations on reaching 100,000 subscribers! I've been watching and reading your site for several years! You've increased my enjoyment of my Chromebook during that time and now the Duet! On to 1 million!!!!
Imagine this thing with a little more power. Go for it, Lenovo
It's a Chinese brand. Good luck~
@@stephentsang2000 What does that even mean? Look at Xiaomi.
@@CLOYO means this dude knows Jack shit about the technology and where it is manufacturered blinded by his political bias.
yeah something like a snapdragon or nvidia tegra chip
@@stephentsang2000 sort sighted
Purchased this device as well. So far for what I use it for, It's an awesome tablet. I primarily use mine for web surfing and kindle book reading and such at night while lying in bed. It's an awesome device for my purposes. And I also have a PIxel Slate as well. That's used primarily for more work horse types of task. It would have been nice if Samsung would have released an OLED 2K Chrome tablet instead of continuing to go down the Android route. That would be the sweet spot for me.
Where did you purchase it? Best Buy has been sold out and I couldn’t find it on Lenovo site.
The Galaxy Chromebook almost made it.
Did Lenovo just outsmart Apple and Microsoft with a more affordable and more versatile kickstand smart keyboard?
meh.. you can't even use the tablet with the keyboard on your lap :/
also Lenovo keyboards are notorious for the keys not working after a few months (like Apple butterfly keyboard)
BlackMidKnight ik i just got it today and i tried using it on my bed complete fail i was struggling so much. Not sure if im a fan . I hope the keyboards dont stop working, how much
Would that be after it stops working?
@@purplegum1383 it's a 2-in-1 tablet, not really a laptop, I haven't got it but I imagine you would be using in tablet mode whenever you were looking to use it while seated not at a table. Also, I imagine if the keyboard stops working you could report it to Lenovo
Been using a Lenovo ThinkPad for the last 5 years. Never had any complains though.
@@narayanjeev bought in July and still working as new. Actually my surface pro keyboard failed after a couple of years of use and that one costs half of a Lenovo Duet.
This seems great as a travel laptop when you go vacation or something like that
My thoughts too. Perfect for someone who wants more than Android tablets.
@@bradavon exactly bro
Exactly what I'm thinking too
@Leonardo Solano Vacation? During a pandemic?
@@deepee1544 holidays are still happening.
I bought this almost a year ago. So far it's been a great companion for college work and entertainment. I think it's a perfect secondary device if you commute a lot, so it's really good for students.
If they made a second updated version with better specs I would upgrade in a heartbeat.
Hi Sam - about the student work - is it ok for a lot of typing..?
Can u see yourself use this in a class for hours with this tiny keyboard...?
@@dvirnaim1488 It won't be as comfortable as a normal keyboard, but you get used to it. It's more than adequate for notetaking. You can easily write a few pages without issue.
Chromebook duet 3 2022
The Duet is what I've been looking for since 2011! .... I've had a few tablets over the years, but only ever really used them for a handful of games, when my Asus Transformer went, my gen2 Nexus 7 managed to carry me for the next couple years. By the time my Nexus 7 finally died my phone had become large enough to satisfy about half of the games that I played and I was on the fence as to whether or not I should spend the money on a new tablet, especially with how the pricing had gone up with newer more powerful tablets and a lack of reasonably spece'd affordable ones at that time. Fortunately for me it's around that time that the Samsung Chromebook plus was coming out and I also wanted to upgrade my gen1 Samsung Chromebook, knowing that the Plus would be gaining the ability to run Android apps sealed the deal for me. It worked really well for a while ( especially not being Windows 10 like my gen1 Yoga) but it's ultimately still too heavy to use comfortably for extended periods as a tablet. The Duet really hits that sweet spot, it's definitely a tablet first for me, but if I had to take just one device with me on the go (besides my phone) I'd hands down reach for it over the Plus! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
Agreed on the tablet use! I have a chromebook pro and while I love it, it just isn't comfortable or enjoyable to use as a tablet. I am really looking forward to getting my duet next weekend. I hope the tablet experience turns out well.
So far so good when it comes to 8 Ball Pool, The Room Three, and Angry Birds 2! 😃👍🏻👊🏻
@@brandonr4427 how is it so far?
@@tbrwn2548 I returned it. The size was nice but it just wasn't smooth enough. Not sure if it was the processor or chromeos. I think the former. It's so close to being perfect outside of this issue. I'd prefer 3:2 screen ratio as well.
This with a pen seems like a good alternative to iPad and surface
I have this exact same thought, I wish they had a pen with it damn!
@@pwan3971 You can buy it separately
Is it a tablet or a real laptop??
@@pwan3971 don't worry lenovo informed that they will make a stylus pen for this hybrid tablet
What pen would you use with this?
Bought it few days ago and LOVE it. As a first time Chromebook user, decided to go with this unit instead of Android tablet. The price, the keyboard, the kickstand, feels premium without breaking the bank. Kudos to Lenovo! Great review buy the way!
Do you still like it now?Have you used any Microsoft Office tools with it?
@@adeleandabiane, from my preliminary tests, it seems working better using the internet version of Microsoft 365 subscription or off from Onedrive. Using the Android app works as well to me, file is then saved on the CB local drive. I can display MS files saved on my Google Drive but can't edit them.
First let me say that I love these reviews and this whole channel. I actually stumbled on to the initial review you did with the Duet back in January (though I didn't see it until about March/April), but it was your review that made the impression and the reason why I decided to buy it.
I bought it as soon as I saw it was back on Best Buy (after your site said it was back) and after a delay, finally got it this past Tuesday, but wasn't truly able to play or enjoy it until Friday. I used it while playing a Jackbox game and not only was it perfect for the onscreen, touch interface, I was able to pop the keyboard on quickly for those prompts for writing. I also didn't have too bad of an issue with it on my lap using the kickstand; it was actually far much than my 2-in-1 laptop.
I was able to use it for a Facebook group video a few moments ago and it was great and I'll be using it for a doctor's appointment tomorrow morning. My big test will hopefully come late in the day, as I bought primarily to replace both a laptop AND a tablet for writing. So far, I actually don't have the issue with the keyboard, then again my hands are small and about a week before my Duet came in, I ordered a USB C hub adapter, so I can use my USB mouse, USB thumb drive, headphones (though I did pair my bluetooth headset).
I plan on taking it with me on the light rail come Monday when I have to go back into the office, so that'll be another test to see how it works while on the go. Battery wise, I think I've only dropped to about 70% and it's usually with 6+ hours left. Again, the real test will be tomorrow or Monday to see how long I can get; usually on my laptop, Chrome will kill my battery from 8 hours to 4 hours, which sucks can I do use Chrome a lot (hence the reason for the Chromebook). My goal is to test with just OneNote and Google Docs/Word.
Android apps so far work great. I love how Docs immediately switches to Word when I open a Word doc and the display for streaming is incredibly. One annoyance is actually the Pluto TV app, which opens in the mobile portrait view before switching to landscape, which kinda sucks unless I've picked a channel to watch.
I will say that another thing I'm impressed with is the built in Chromecast. A main issue on my Dell is that sometimes Chrome doesn't pick up our Chromecast, despite me literally sitting in front of the TV. That means many times I've had to go to my bedroom and use my desktop computer or download an app on my phone in order for it to work. Not only was I was I able to cast something from a streaming app (I think it was Sling), but I was able to type out a message and browse without issue.
TLDR - I got the Duet based on your experience with it and am so happy, so far. Real tests to start tomorrow and through the week when I'm back at work.
Its nice of you to make such a thoughtful and detailed comment, but BEWARE it probably will only waste your time as people dont usually bother to read the whole thing
Hi, I'm looking at one of these and just wanted to make sure. You said it worked with a USB hub? I was hoping to use a hub with network and video connectivity. Also playstore.
@@brianhitch360 It does. I ordered the QGeem 8 port hub from Amazon after I bought the Duet. Originally, I was only using it for my USB mouse, but since I started a new job, I actually use it to connect a portable monitor using HDMI.
After a year, I still use it on just about daily basis; I've never had any issues with the keyboard (I don't have large size man hands lol) and I didn't have any type of learning curves; one thing I don't like is the one USB-C port, which apparently the Duet 5 fixes. I may upgrade next year or 2023 to that. But I'm certainly enjoying it!
@@BassBeat66 awesome, thanks
I purchased this tablet because I saw how cheap it was, price including the case and keyboard. I just wanted a tablet to mess around with at home and was planning on also buying a new laptop for college. I found out this little chromebook was perfect for school, its small, really good battery life for class, and for the online textbooks it worked surprisingly good. The lack of a headphone jack wasn't really a good deal for me since I was able to pair it to my apple airpods. For this price point, you can't beat it.
if they do a 12 inch duet i will be so happy.
Buy a slate packagae. Miles better hardware and better peripherals. Main hardware is obviously flagship. Its only a $100 more
@@zainshaikh527 Got mine in this week, and I absolutely love it. Most of the problems this thing had when first released have been addressed via software and with the bundle, it's actually a good value.
@@keithkilpatrick6408 ive had it for 8 months. its tough. i have used it overseas, heavy college and business contracts for clientele. its fantastic and a hidden gem with how i t blows the competition outta water now. the duet wins in tablet ergonomics and loses in every other field. it has nothing but size and price. The pixel slate wins for most heavy but side use cases. And i am very nerdy and heavy using
Zain Shaikh you might as well get a iPad at that point
alstonmiller212 price my friend price.
I wanted to get this for my parents, but the external display support being capped at 30hz for 1080p was the dealbreaker, since my mother prefers to work on a bigger screen. If that wasn't the case, and was at the standard 1080p 60hz, it would be my gift to them.
Can it do 720p 60hz? I have an external 720p display
Best Buy has the 128 gb version on sale for $249 (Wal-Mart offering is same price with 64 gb of storage).
I just picked one up yesterday. Pretty amazed at the price for the 128 gb option.
Would really like one with a beefier ARM processor, like one of the Qualcomm processors that have been popping up in other laptops.
yeah, make a more jacked version with another usb-c port for a little more
an 8CX would be terrific with ChromeOS
Or even a low wattage AMD one on a different model. I feel like AMD could get a quite powerful Zen 2 one with a 5Watt TDP.
I was looking at this but I also want to play Minecraft with friends, but they use the Java version
Its better than intel
I'm really interested in this format. Would like to see one with a LTE Sim card slot. I use my 2in1 more as a tablet and sometimes wish that it was just that.
That's asking too much for that budget.
Tethering with an Android phone should be very easy with ChromeOS devices.
So u can't have cellular data
ChromeOS supports Instant Tether. As soon as your Chromebook is woken up, your Android smartphone will start tethering data to it. When you put your Chromebook to sleep, it disconnects.
It eats the phone's battery somewhat quickly, but it's not terrible. Instant Tether also likes to glitch out from time to time and just refuse to connect, but it's nothing a software update won't fix.
This is actually kind of a solid thing to recommend to students that won't need high-powered software. People can jot down notes on this instead of getting a separate tablet and can do some light research and accessing PowerPoints. And if you need to write an essay, more tactile external keyboards (even budget mechanical ones) aren't too hard or expensive to get.
Considering the price of the Duet Chromebook, the integrated features especially with the detachable keyboard, MediaTek chipset and the kickstand, are impressive additions to the device.
It looks amazing, especially for the price, I'd love to see a 12 or 13 inch version of this. Also how would the MediaTek Helio P60T in the Lenovo compare to processors found in other chromebooks like dual core celeron's or quad core pentiums, not only day to day perfromance, but let's say if perhaps you want to play a game from the play store, or use a streaming service like Geforce Now?
A GeForce Now demo would really be standard for Chromebook reviews I say.
Since it's ARM, it'll run Android apps very well. Intel chips aren't great for emulation.
Slightly faster cores thanks N2840/N3150, but 4 times as many, so better at multitasking. Not sure about GPU.
@@JulianAndresKlode gpu wise its kinda bad, its still the same mali-g72mp3 clocked at 800mhz which is on the mediatek p60 and p70, even though it can run minecraft (bedrock edition), pubgm and Call of duty mobile pretty well. it can't handle heavy games like fortnite.
It looks insane
I do hope lenovo and other manufacturer follow through, i would love a bigger version, not a lot, but enough to fit a full size keyboard, and add a headphone jack and micro sd, it would be perfect
Edit : i wish hp would take the chromebook 12b and just put and arm processor in it... It looks great but that intel chip seems so bad
Update the HP X2.
Eh I ditched wired earbuds for 20 dollar airpod knockoffs and never looked back.
This thing is crazy good, got the 128GB version for $250. Only glaring weakness' are the speakers, rear camera and supplied charger, all of which can be supplemented with items you probably already own. I use this more than my MacBook Pro in tablet mode on the couch or while on-call, just stuff it in the back pocket of my car seat if I get an urgent case while on the go. Fills in a gap that I don't want to pay big $ money for but provides excellent value and convenience at the same time.
Mine really struggles. Playing Netflix is iffy and full of waiting Casting Netflix is a horrible experience with lockups every few minutes. Overall very poor performance. Keyboard magnets not strong enough causing it to be unusable on s lap or anytime off andesk.
Overall, disappointment and over hyped.
That's surprising. I use mine pretty often, and it doesn't have the issues you mention. It's definitely not something I can have a ton of tabs open on, but Netflix seems to be good.
@@yeeyeeass Me too. No problems with Netflix
Chrome OS tablet mode has really gotten quite good lately. I picked up a Pixel Slate last year when they were on steep discount with a free keyboard and I used it in desktop mode a majority of the time until recently. I have the same thoughts as you did on the Duet in terms of finding myself using my Slate instead of my phone on the couch. Even when I'm in the office, I have it docked at my desk and I disconnect it and carry just the tablet around. In portrait mode, I can actually type pretty quickly because I swipe just like on my phone. I'm enjoying it so much that I sort of hope Google pulls a Google and reverses their stance on not making any more tablets. And I'm hoping that they DON'T pull a Google by discontinuing the thing just as it starts to get really good.
Nice review
Please make a video on accessories that can be used with this device
What pen or stylus can you use with this device?
mbisoh you can only use usi styluses with this, currently the main one on the market is from hp at about 70$ however if you wait Lenovo are currently designing their own for this laptop, and I think it will be at a lower price point!
@@millie1047 thank you.
Got mine today in Germany. Still putting it through its paces but so far I'm impressed. It costs $100 more here but I think it's still worth the money. I've ordered an HP USI stylus (since Lenovo doesn't offer one yet) and it should be here within the next week... can't wait to see what it does for my Duet experience.
I got mine for $249 at Walmart. Amazing value!
Philip Courtois have you used youtube with it? Can you see full 1080p?
Maybe
Were you able to find a protective case for it?
@@mathaimathews7827 I'm typing this with it right now, watching this vid in full 1080p
@@mathaimathews7827 i'm using it now. yes full 1080p. pixels look good on this screen for what it is. better than I expected
If I had to pick one Chromebook that helps me perform all task without any hassle and makes sure the battery life isn't a matter of concern, I would definitely go with the mediatek powered Lenovo Chromebook Duet
I bought a new Chromebook few months ago. I cannot say I regret when I found out the Lenovo Chromebook Duet. Because there are pros and cons of this tablet when compare to my Chromebook. This tablet has 30% longer battery life than my Chromebook. My Chromebook has one USB-C , one 3.5mm phone jack, one HDMI port, one memory card slot and one USB 3 port but Duet tablet has only one USB-C port. Duet tablet has dual cameras but my Chromebook only has one camera. Otherwise both device have same amount of ram and storage space even the CPU is not much difference. Duet tablet is one hundred Canadian dollars more than my Chromebook. Overall I am still satisfy with my purchase. May be I will wait for the 8gb ram duet to be released in the future.
Thank you for the review.
I was really impressed with this Chromebook when it was launched and now even after months, it still stands as one of the best choices in this range.
Lenovo is supposedly making an Android tablet as well. I'd like to see a versus between the two strictly from a tablet perspective. In terms of productivity is no question obviously but I think comparing the two will give us a proper answer whether or not Chrome OS is officially ready to replace Android tablets or if it's still missing a few things
Getting software updates for eight years is a big deal. People don't ditch their tablets after a couple of years like they do with phones. Maybe Chrome OS has some catching up to do with Android when it comes to the touch UI, but it's a safer bet in the long run I think.
What do you mean? Android version of the Duet? Lenovo makes a bunch of Android tablets already
@@jameschris29 I can't remember if it was an Android Duet or a new updated version of their M10
Not many android apps are still available on Chromebook so that's the only issue if not for the most part it's better than android tablet considering 8 years of update that even apple doesn't offer
Cheers for this review. I've seen a few and they all focus on it being a chromebook, but for me that's not what I'd use it for. I want a chrome tablet that works well and can be used by the kids and your review has certainly helped make my mind up about buying one. As and when it becomes available in the UK...
I'll hold you to the eventual stylus extension to this review then...
Great value, an easy buy at his price
I have tested over 75 games on it. 4 would not run and 2 ran poorly. The tablet is an app monster. One of your best reviews.
Can you check for me a Gwent: Witcher Card Game support?
Just got my Duet and very happy. Now I want to add accessories for it but I read a lot about USB C cables, hubs, external monitors but nothing that relates to the Duet. Maybe do a tutorial on what works with Duet as power and resolution dictates what is available. I've purchased (waiting on parts) and can update my experience of accessories. Thanks and the Duet is much fun.
One complaint I have after using this tablet for several months is the button placement. If you want to hold the tablet in portrait mode, you either need to be careful with the buttons or you need to worry about the camera.... if they just moved the buttons to the opposite side, it wouldn't have been an issue.
A second complain I have is the fact that it randomly goes into tablet mode sometimes when I use it with the keyboard.
Over all, this is a decent Chromebook for the price with the bad tablet being a bonus.
But honestly, you need to look at this as a Chromebook that can become a tablet rather than as just a tablet.
Thanks for the review. I'd love to get one for my 8 yr old. Heck, I might sell my Galaxy s5e and get one for me. Crazy bargain.
Just picked it up and my woman is happy. That is all what she wanted. Watch Netflix and Prime most of the time with wired earbud and use the keyboard when filling out forms and email. All in one. Thanks so much for the review.
How good are the Chromebook tablets for reading books, and general media consumption stuff? Are the most common android apps are optimized for the chrome OS?
After much research and help from this channel, I purchased this for my 7 year old to kickoff virtual e-learning 2nd grade. Works absolutely fantastic for her! Great for zoom calls and the various class portals the kids use to complete assignments. Adding android apps like Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, TH-cam kids, is a huge plus and they all work perfectly. Gaming is also smooth, especially for my girls go to game, Roblox. Battery life is excellent! We start our day at 7:45 AM for classes and tablet last well past 4pm. Family Link parental controls on ChromeOS has improved significantly, and highly recommend it to manage screen time, website access, and app installations.
This is my favorite info channel. Always enjoyable, informative, and even handed.
As someone who absolutely didn't understand the value of chromebooks, I have to admit, I love this device. I needed something to throw in the bag for vacations and to access online work applications on the go. This fit the bill. It's not quick by any stretch of the imagination, but it is more than capable of handling the light work. The big plus is that the chrome browser isn't the mobile nightmare that I've had to deal with on other tablets. It's a regular browser. That alone made the purchase worth it. Then add that it has enough space to download movies from netflix for long plane rides and I can read my kindle books on the fly, and I knew I had a winner. It hooks up to any wifi immediately and keeps a strong connection. The more I use it the more I realize it's an absolute steal at current prices.
Good review, you have finally convinced me that it has a place. I wasn't sure why you'd pick a Chromebook tablet over a laptop and an Android tablet, but I'm there! :)
Great review, thank you. I bought after your review (in the UK) about 3 weeks ago but I might be returning it.
What I love: The use cases in which this has a new role. Makes me more productive as I get to use it in all kinds of situations where I could use my laptop but I don't want to get it. Good build quality, screen, battery life, etc. All the things you said.
What I dislike: Living with no headphone jack. But, I learned to live with it. All ok so far.
What I hate: It's SLOOOOW. It took me about 5 mins to write this comment. Emails (using Gmail) take up to 2 seconds just to open on-screen. For video calls, and watching shows it's superb. For reading emails, let alone typing into it, it's just really poor, which is a big shame because I will now always have a convertible Chromebook tablet after integrating this into my life.
Hoping Lenovo (or someone) makes a much faster version of this otherwise brilliant thing.
I’m thinking of buying this soon.
Did you report the slowness to Lenovo or the shop you purchased this tablet from, if so what was their response ?
This is a very thorough review, i saw this and immediately went to the reviews, and saw almost no bad things about it. Very good video and thank you, and as well for that here's a sub
Just ordered one thanks to the review and comments here. Added a 3 year warranty since it seems more than justified since this will get 8 years of updates, that alone is impressive. Also, best buy currently has the 128gb version on sale for $230
do you use any stylus?
As much as I love my Lenovo yoga tab 3 plus, I won’t buy any lenovo tablets in the future. It didn’t even get any software updates from the day I got it. It became very laggy.
The Same sentiments...don't understand what the hold up is, essentially.
This device is fantastic, I purchased one for my girlfriend and as a sort of 'stay at home' companion to my Samsung/Verizon Chromebook. It holds it's own extremely well, and now with the Chrome OS's phone hub abilities it's even better.
With all this work at home situation, I'm thinking of getting one of these for work.
We mostly use Google apps anyway so it's probably a good fit.
Me too! Im thinking of working I signed up for amazon turk worker and I don’t have a laptop etc so this seems good ...,
Did you end up buying it?
@@purplegum1383 I wanted to. But I couldn't it's not relasing in my country.
Thanks for the review. Here's my two cents. 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. You see, Duet is not setup for using spreadsheets and I compared it with 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 overall shortcoming is the Duet keyboard has to be on a flat surface. So, for my needs, Duet is not an all purpose notebook. What I really enjoy about Duet is it's amazing battery life, quick processor, bright screen, and compact size.
The price is $399 USD in Australia :( Too expensive, I can get a decent laptop or an iPad Air for that much
What? If the Lenovo Duet costs more in Australia, the iPad would also which you still make the Lenovo cheaper in comparison.
Also, an iPad Air costs more than $399 even the US.
There is is no Windows laptop comparably priced with the same compact tablet with keyboard form factor.
$399 FOR AN IPAD AIR?!?!? bro send us a link
webcomment I think he's taking about the basic iPad, it's less than 399
ItsJugu why air tho
@@itsjugu I just bought an ipad 7th gen. with 32gb 4ram for my wife this past Mothers day.....in the USA. It's all she needs to play games, shop, FB, YT, etc.
I woke up this morning and opened up my Samsung Chromebook Plus V2... well I *tried* to open it, and the hinge literally tore into pieces, rendering the device totally unusable. So I went over to the Best Buy site, figuring I'd pick up one of these, as I'd been eyeing it for months...
No dice. Sold Out.
How does this happen? Why is this device only for sale on one retailer, and in apparently very limited stock? Come on Lenovo, make more of them and take my money...
Try Wal-Mart got mine for $249
@@terrahall7830 Walmart doesn't have the Duets.
Extremely underappreciated channel!👍 Love, 🇮🇳
Update: bought it on 21st from Lenovo india website , loving every moment with it!
how much it cost?
@@chaudharyjustin I bought it at 22499 as I got cashback of 2000, from Lenovo India website
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
What a brilliant video. And a great product.... Thanks Robby... I've been waiting for this to launch here in India.
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I've had the money ready to spend on this for a while, but if they don't get more inventory out there soon so I can actually get one I'm moving on.
Love it! If only Lenovo UK could get them here! They say they're coming, perhaps in June?
available in three weeks
In Canada the release date is now July 14 (according the bestbuy.ca). It was July 3, then July 8, so it seems to be a moving target.
Timothy Devrieze where did you get that information from?
Three weeks? I'm thinking of buying one for my grandma. Any news on the Flex 5?
Considering the features that are integrated into the Chromebook Duet, the price tag on it is amazing making it super affordable .Mediatek chipset with a long lasting battery and solid design.
I just got one and first look it seems to have an awesome build quality! But I'm wondering if the Mediatek is not just a little too weak. When I swipe the bottom up to go to all apps, the animation is not really smooth, jitters a bit. I know you addressed the soc a bit in the video, but I'd expect opening the app drawer would at least me smooth
The Duet EDU G2 seems very impressive! The AI-enabled NPU in the Kompanio 838 is such a game changer! It makes multitasking smooth on the Duet EDU G2, especially with that stunning 2K display.
the stylus you were using is the hp one right? how does that perform? specially in terms of sketching. Can you use the android drawing apps here?
thanks for the review btw, was waiting eagerly for it for a while
I'd like to know if it supports tilt and hover.
Is this still a great buy in 2022? I am a college student that has an amazing desktop computer but I want something I'm able to take to class and use around the campus. Is this something you would recommend?
did u end up getting it?
I wish I'd seen this option when I got my STIMULUS CHECK!! I badly need an upgrade yo my only computer being an old HP Pavilion laptop!! 😞💔💔💔
A year and a half later after watching this I have just bought 2 of these for cheap as chips on a Black Friday special.
What was your experience with the Duet using an external monitor. I recall early comments regarding issue son that front. Thanks! Great review.
I think that's strange too. I guess they just decided that because it's a tablet first, it wasn't such a big deal.
I really appreciate know about it
Bit disappointed this was omitted from the video review tbh - pretty sure it was something to do with the output resolution being quite low. I'd love one of these tablets with a slightly better cpu and better external monitor support.
@@stingly142 I have an HP Chromebook X2 as my daily driver for the past 18 months, leaving a 2014 Macbook behind. I was only able to get the 4GB RAM model available in the US, but I have been incredible happy with it. Would be interested to see if HP or someone else comes out with a "next gen" of these type of chromebooks as they are great!
It's a pretty strange - silence in review in this important for some users matter.
it's been out of stock at best buy and can't find it on Amazon
I just bought one today and I’m so excited😁
Reminds me of the iPad Air with that logitech keyboard/trackpad accessory that came out recently. This feels like it could compete with that. I'm personally finding this much more interesting.
More like the 10.2
it's way cheaper though than this ipad setup ...
As always great Chromebook review, I like the way it was presented with the details of all the little things that compose this tinny Chromebook.
It all looks good but just like you said "For hours and hours of work" typing, reading, or both the size is too small.
This Chromebook might be perfect for a 7 or 10 year old kid but for adults it is too small. Thanks for a great review.
I am considering this device, but the problem is that I wanted a tablet in the first place with all tablet functionalities, and when I looked in the specs, a few deal breakers are missing, no GPS, no wifi direct, no audio jack, no SD card slot, no vibration, no cellular.
This is basically a computer in shape of a tablet, I would buy it if I didn't have a computer at all, but those missing things are a big deal and I am willing to pay up 50$ more to have them included.
with school opting for online classes during this pandemic, I think this is a great opportunity for Chrome OS to showcase an affordable, good for academics Chromebooks/tablets
Lenovo Ideapad Duet appears to be coming available in Japan on June 5. Not listed/mentioned on Lenovo Japan, Amazon Japan's site, however. I found it listed for exact same price on two large competing electronic chains in Japan. Yodabashi Camera and Bicamera. The MSRP for the device in Japan comes in at a whopping 44,880 JPY (roughly $410USD). Was really looking forward to purchasing this tablet in Japan but this might be a hard pass until it goes on sale. Love all the quality content, guys! Thank you.
no benchmarking or performance remarks at all? Is it that bad?
that's the first chromebook tablet that makes me wanna buy it... the only kind of dealbreaker is 4GB RAM... if lenovo had a 8GB option that would be an instant purchase...
this dude really reviews stuff thoroughly yet in a simple way 👍
And he knows his devices believe me.
Recently bought a M1 macbook air but i still actually prefer the android eco system and use still an android phone. Something about this tablet is appealing to me. I could use it for when i travel and even with things like game streaming with project xcloud.
I was so excited at first but so sad to see that Lenovo omitted microSD slot, which is absolutely necessary for me ... also headphone slot...
Oh that sucks. Strange that wasn't brought up in the review.
Have to get the USB-C adapter for $15 to have USB, SD microSD HDMI comes with usb-c headphone adapter
I have an earlier version of this www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MZT543W
"𝑅𝐴𝑉𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝐹𝑖𝑙𝑒𝐻𝑢𝑏, 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑙 𝑅𝑜𝑢𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝐴𝐶750, 𝑊𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑆𝐷 𝐶𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑅𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟, ....."
Which should work well for media storage.
But will also pickup usb-c hub.
It won't be a big deal for just with 128GB storage.
@@Cambaudio it was
I was looking for a tablet mainly to be able to study music (keyboard). After looking for some budget devices, I've ordered the Huawei Mediapad M5 Lite. While I did like the device quite a lot, one thing that bothered me greatly was the fact that it was running on Android 8, and I found out later that there was no plans to update the OS.. Then I bumped into your review and, seeing that I had still 7 days left to return the M5 to Amazon, so I did and I ordered this one. Still waiting for it to be delivered but, really, thank you for the thorough review. The fact that this is a hybrid between tablet and chromebook and being able to download Android apps, and added to the fact that it's going to get updates until 2028 is a no brainer for me.
9:55 USI Stylus
I'm marking this for myself
And while I'm here, could anyone recommend a good USB hub for this device?
oooh - VERY glad to hear the speakers are better than the 10e. Was a bit worried how good it would be for video calls.
Would this work well for a high school student. I know the keyboard is pretty small and I might be typing a lot but is it easy to get used to.
Does it have a touch screen? I am disappointed that I overlooked the absence of the touch screen on the 2021 ASUS Chromebook, I'm considering returning it towards the purchase of a Lenova Duet in Chromebook. The touch screen is important to me.
Happy to tell you it has a touch screen. You can use it as a tablet, or you can use it as a laptop by attaching the keyboard. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me and I'll try to answer. I own a Lenovo Duet and love it
This is actually perfect, ive been wanting to see which Chromebook would run cod m
Would this be better or ipad 7th generation?
Thanks for the great review! I hope the stylus will be available soon.
I watched this video on an Acer Chromebook Tab 10. It's tempting to upgrade, though what I have right now is "good enough" for content consumption.
I'm on its Asus sister device. It's gotten very smooth with the last two updates, but I'd still want a Duet, if only for the kickstand and potential for stylus hover
Watching it from Acer ChromeBook 14.
As I've been saying, Chromebooks need to ditch Intel and go Arm all the way. Intel just isn't good for mobile. Arm just gives you way more power and performance for the price. This is what the Pixel Slate should've been.
I bought one last week. Although it has its flaws, the Lenovo Duet is the perfect companion for my Pixel 5.
When will this be launched in India?
I don't think it will launch here. Now is the right time to call America/Canada wale uncle. 😁
Never. For whatever reason nobody seems to want to sell us these things 😶
Hey guys, I live in Los Angeles. If I had a partner in India I would consider going into business exporting these fancy devices to India. If you are a businessman with means and you are interested send me a note.
wont bro. I WANT ONE!
@@feedmyintellect interested!
The Lenovo Duet Tablet is the tablet hardware the OS needed to prove the viability of ChromeOS on a tablet. The price point is aimed at the lowest end iPads and Low to Mid range Android Tablets. The value jumps considerably with the included case, stand and keyboard.
It's amazing, coz it runs Android apps too 😍😍😍
Just got mine yesterday at best buy for $250. Needed to replace an old chromebook. Really great bang for your buck. Only downside for me is a lack of cases. I'd like something to keep it better protected in tablet mode. Would like to see them with a bigger screen/keyboard eventually too.
Just bought it, I can’t wait!
This is going to be perfect for my mum, who is writing a book and also needs a new tablet (she has an iPad Mini 2, she definitely needs a new one, the onscreen keyboard even lags while typing, which I find very annoying when I borrow it). And at this price it is an absolute steal