![]() I definitely preferred using the tablet by itself rather than with the cover attached. I also didn’t like how heavy the tablet felt in hand with the back cover attached. Trying to separate the kickstand from the cover was a chore at times. I did find that the hinge on the cover to be very rigid - almost to a fault. The kickstand worked well and was very stable in my usage. The cover also has a kickstand mechanism built in that allows you to prop and adjust the device at pretty much any angle. ![]() The back cover is made of hard plastic but is covered in a gray fabric material that provides added grip when magnetically attached to the slippery aluminum back. Back coverĪs I mentioned, the Chromebook Duet comes in three parts. Nothing a screen protector or quick wipe down can’t fix, but a tad bit annoying to say the least. It is poor and the device picks up fingerprints very easily. If I had to knock one last thing about the display, it would have to be the oleophobic coating on the front glass. However, the slightly taller 16:10 display is definitely less awkward to hold vertically than a device with a 16:9 aspect ratio. I would’ve liked to see Lenovo go with a 3:2 aspect ratio display. The display also offers support for USI (Universal Stylus Initiative) styli, but you’ll have to purchase that separately. Lenovo hits the mark here and you’ll have no problem enjoying videos, games, or text on this display. As an entertainment device, you need to have a good display. Lenovo says that the display covers only 70% NTSC, but in my usage, I found that colors popped, text was sharp, and the 400-nit rating provided enough visibility in bright scenarios. The display is a 10.1-inch FHD IPS panel at a resolution of 1920 x 1080. Both are terrible - don’t use them if you absolutely don’t need to. There is also a 2MP webcam and an 8MP autofocus camera on the Chromebook Duet. The speakers are not going to wow you, but they will get the job done when watching movies or listening to the occasional song or two. The bass is almost nonexistent and the highs and lows are quite flat. The speakers, which are tuned by Dolby Audio, get fairly loud and offer decent separation. At the top of the Chromebook Duet, you’ll find some machine drilled holes for the stereo speakers. ![]() You’ll have to either get yourself a pair of Bluetooth headphones or utilize the included USB Type-C to 3.5mm adapter that comes in the box. That’s right - there is no 3.5mm headphone jack on the Chromebook Duet. This was definitely missed on the Chromebook Duet, particularly when I wanted to charge and listen to audio. Most Chromebooks have USB Type-C ports on both sides. You’ll find the volume rocker, power button (which is ridged for easy access), and the single USB Type-C port on the right side of the device. It’s nothing too crazy that hinders the experience, but it is something worth mentioning. I did find that - at least on my device - there was some flex and creaking when holding the top bezel where the plastic portion of the back rests. For the most part, the Chromebook Duet is a well-built device. By itself, the tablet weighs just under 1lb and I never once felt like my hand was getting tired or cramped. The Chromebook Duet has a decent amount of bezel (albeit not the worst I have seen) to hold the device, and the rounded corners provide an extra bit of comfort when holding for prolonged periods. The aluminum build felt premium enough in hand and the accented baby blue plastic strip, which covers the top third or so part of the back, provides a bit of flair in a world where tablets are just single colored aluminum or plastic slabs. As far as tablet hardware goes, the Chromebook Duet itself is a solid looking device. At the core, you have the tablet: a rectangular-shaped, aluminum-built, slate. The Lenovo Chromebook Duet is indeed a single product, but this single product encompasses three parts - a tablet, a back cover, and a keyboard. Enter the Lenovo Chromebook Duet: a 2-in-1 Chromebook tablet that attempts to be an entertainment and productivity device all in one package.Ĭhrome OS, with updates until at least 2028 In a similar sense, Chrome OS has come a long way since the Google CR-48 - you are no longer confined to “just the Chrome browser” and the interface has transformed to fit the varying types of devices that we use on a daily basis. As platforms evolve, you’ll find that the software adapts to the hardware and vice versa. While the primary device many find themselves using is their phones, people tend to adapt to different devices as they go about their busy schedules - from phone to laptop to desktop to tablet. We live in a world where people no longer use just a single device.
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