Chromebooks are incredibly versatile and can sometimes be the better option for a lot of users when compared to a full Windows laptop with all the bells and whistles. If you just need something with a larger screen than your phone to do the tasks you’d otherwise do there, then Chromebook is the way to go. Best Buy has the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook at a pretty sizable discount. Normally priced at $499, but for a limited time you can get it for $200 off (-40%). That brings it down to just $299.
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The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 Chromebook supports Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution in it’s 13.3-inch OLED touchscreen. It’s running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7cG2 processor and a Qualcomm Adreno 618 graphics card. Memory-wise, we’re looking at 8GB and storage-wise, it’s working with 128GB. The keypad and cover come in a lovely abyss-blue colorway which subtle but still more fun than a traditional black.
Versatility at Its Finest
It’s namesake of the “Duet” comes from this being a two-in-one device. They keypad is detachable and given that the screen is a touchscreen, you can effectively transform your Chromebook laptop into a tablet in seconds. This adds a ton of versatility to how you choose to use your Lenovo IdeaPad, letting you switch between laptop and tablet on the fly given the task at hand. Killing time browsing through Instagram? Take the keypad off and layback on the couch. Drafting a longwinded email to a tough client? Maybe pop that keyboard back on and sit at your desk.
The case doubles as a stand, so whether or not you have the keypad attached, you can prop the Lenovo IdeaPad up at the ideal viewing angle. That makes it great for catching up on your favorite TV shows in a pinch.
The Chrome OS is fast and secure. It supports a ton of built-in Google apps such as Gmail, Gemini, Docs, Photos, YouTube, and more. It’s loads super quickly, booting up in just 10 seconds. And then with 10 hours of battery life, it will handle the whole work day and then some on a single charge.
Chat with friends or colleagues with ease thanks to the fixed-focus front-facing 5MP camera. Additionally, it has a rear-facing 8MP for taking photos and videos which is capable of auto-focusing so you can capture subjects at any distance.
Included with the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 is a 30-day trial for the Microsoft Office suite. If you don’t want to pay after that period is up, you can always pivot over to Google’s free apps like Docs and Sheets. You’ll also get a three-month trial for Gemini Advanced which includes 2TB of cloud storage.
Save $200 (40%) on the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 5 over at Best Buy for a limited time, picking it up for just $299.
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