The vast majority of laptops that cross my desk are dull pieces of plastic and metal, but every now and then I get to test a device that feels genuinely enjoyable, ingenious, and amazing. Lenovo’s Duet Chromebook is exactly that. The truth it’s relatively inexpensive to boot only adds to the appeal.
The Duet isn’t ideal for everyone. It’s a Chromebook after all, which suggests there are some software application restrictions. It’s also not extremely effective. But for individuals who can live within the confines of the Chrome internet browser, and who want something ultra-portable with great battery life and tablet performance, this Lenovo laptop delivers.
Promising Tablet
The Duet is somewhat smaller sized than the entry-level iPad, though the experience of using it is much closer to the Microsoft Surface Go It has a comparable 10- inch screen with a removable keyboard and back cover.
As a tablet, it’s comfortable to hold. It’s the ideal size for reading on the sofa or in bed. This is one area where Google’s Chrome OS isn’t perfect, as there’s no simple way to turn off automatic screen rotation, something you can do in running systems like Android or iPadOS. That’s no fault of the Duet, however something to be aware of– Chrome OS is still rough around the edges on a tablet.