
In 2011, Lenovo acquired the majority of Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company also produces monitors, projectors, servers, etc. From 2004, the company has been the largest laptop manufacturer in China and got the fourth largest manufacturer worldwide after the acquisition of IBM's PC division in 2005. Lenovo: Lenovo ( "Le" as in the English word legend and "novo" (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. Nowadays, often 15 inch laptops weigh as much. In former time,s this weight was typical for big tablets, small subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles with a 10-11 inch display-diagonal. On the other hand, the power consumption is lower with small screen diagonals and the devices are smaller, more lightweight and cheaper.» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List. Large display-sizes allow higher resolutions. Some convertibles are also represented with that size. This screen diagoal is quite large for tablets but small for subnotebooks. MT8173C: ARM-based quad-core SoC that integrates a performance cluster of two Cortex-A72 cores clocked at 2.1 GHz (max.) and a power saving cluster with two Cortex-A53 cores clocked at 1.7 GHz (max.).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors. » Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List. Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards. Imagination PowerVR GX6250: 2 cluster graphics chip integrated in ARM SoC (e.g. Single Review, online available, Short, Date: Just in case your budget can’t grow, and you can do with the 720p screen, the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 3 (82HG0006US) is terrific value for a 2-in-1 Chromebook. Otherwise, you’ll have to increase your budget to reach 2-in-1 Chromebooks like the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 or the Google Pixelbook Go. If you decide to overlook this – maybe you plan to keep the Flex 3 connected to an external monitor most of the time – it’s a worth investment. Perhaps the only main drawback in the Flex 3 is its cramped, dim, low-resolution display, which keeps it from getting an excellent rating. And, with a 360-degree hinge, this Chromebook is versatile without adding some extra bulk. With a robust range of ports, it should appeal to people looking to supplement their Chromebook’s internal flash storage and maybe connect to an external display via HDMI and USB-C, or a keyboard and mouse. The Lenovo Flex 3 has main strengths in above-average build quality, good styling, and pocket-friendly price.


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