Otherwise, the display was good enough, and it is USI (Universal Stylus Initiative) pen-enabled and will work with Lenovo's USI Pen and others. This was mostly when I was using it in a bright room near a window or outside. I found myself regularly trying to increase it beyond its max setting. While the display's color and contrast are fine, the screen is a bit dim. However, the larger 13.3-inch display here makes a big difference when scrolling through learning sites or just whenever you need to see more of your work on the screen all at once. The 11.6 inch IPS screen is a glossy touchscreen. It is only slightly larger than 11.6-inch models like those commonly used by school districts. First the good: The overall build quality is solid with the look and feel of a much more expensive laptop. The lid is covered in metal while the chassis is made from soft-touch plastic, giving it a higher-end look and feel. Its diagonal is 11.6 (29.5 cm), and the resolution 1920 1080 pixels. Spending a bit more for this Lenovo is worth it because it's simply better. Lenovo Ideapad Flex 3 (11) is equipped with an IPS panel, model number Innolux N116HSE-EBC (CMN1137). Most Chromebooks that are less expensive than the Flex 5i typically have smaller displays, all-plastic bodies and slower processors. Josh Goldman/CNET A step up for student Chromebooks The Flex 5i's two-in-one design makes it more fun for work and play. That said, the 10th-gen model is still around and a steal at about $330. If you're looking for a better Chrome experience at a more sensible price, the Flex 5i is a great place to start. Today s best Prime Day US Chromebook deals (opens in new tab)Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i: 396 300 at Amazon (opens in new tab) Save 96 - A more premium. The difference between last year's model and this year's is mainly a move from Intel's 10-gen Core i3 processor to an 11th-gen Core i3 that boosts performance while basically leaving battery life about the same, at nearly 11 hours in our tests. The 2021 Lenovo Flex 5i Chromebook (the added "i" denotes an Intel chip, though there is no AMD version) is mostly the same as the 2020 model and remains an excellent value for its build quality, features and performance. Last year's Lenovo Flex 5 Chromebook was and still is one of our top picks for the category, primarily because it was a bargain for a premium Chromebook. CNETs review of the Series 3 Chromebook was even more favorable, saying the machine largely delivered as a computer for students and as an additional computer. Excellent performance and battery life for its price
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