Lenovo Chromebook C330 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop, 11.6″

Why Buy:

• Lightweight
• Fast boot-up times
• Very secure
• 14-inch display

Offering everything you would expect from one of the best Chromebooks in this price range, the Lenovo Chromebook 3 keeps things simple while being an effective work machine. At its heart is an Intel processor along with 4GB of memory. As is customary for Chromebooks, storage is limited to 64GB of eMMC, but that’s because you’re meant to use Chrome’s cloud storage instead of physical hard drive space. That’s still more than most cheap Chromebooks, though, so there’s a bit of room here for saving files locally.

Alongside that hardware, you get a 14-inch HD display, which is better when it comes to screen size than many 11-inch Chromebooks that populate this price bracket. There’s also an HD webcam for taking video calls while out of the office or classroom.

While none of these specs sound particularly exceptional, the Lenovo Chromebook 3 is designed to be practical above all. It boots up quickly and has a battery that lasts all day so it’s always ready for action. A slim chassis is useful for carrying it around, but that’s not at the expense of features. You still get USB-A and USB-C ports along with Bluetooth functionality and Wi-Fi. Other features include dual stereo speakers and a nice overall design. Throw in the built-in security that comes from using ChromeOS instead of Windows, and the Lenovo Chromebook 3 is an ideal starter system for kids or for yourself if you prefer to keep things simple.

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