Top Best 50 netbooks in December 2021

I loved roblox runs good,fine,I can record its good

I'm a huge Apple fan when it comes to computers! I own the 2009 MacBook Pro, Mac Pro for 2009, 2017 MacBook Pro, 2020 iMac, and now this MacBook Pro! I am blown away by the size of the screen and love the thick heavier feel of this laptop! Speed is phenomenal and the picture is mind blowing with all the different colors and brightness. I plan on learning how to do 3D rendering, so I thought this would be a great addition to my other tools for my business! I love everything about this computer so far, and I definitely will recommend it to everyone else!

This laptop was purchased for my granddaughter for her e-learning lessons. It is working great for her and was a great price for us!

I really like the Dell Laptop that I purchased. I use it every day

and have had no issues.

I own two Mac Airs. One from 2014 and this one. I would like to compare the two because I feel there are some features on the older version that are more desirable.

1. The Battery

The new Mac battery lasts forever and charges quickly with a USB-C port. I favor the older magnetic charger but that's a small thing.

2. Display

The new display is very clear however, the screen extends to the very edge of the device similar to the iPhone. So if you drop this device you're screwed. I dropped my 2014 and it dented the edge of the screen but didn't break the glass because of the extra aluminum edge. I don't think the new Mac screen would survive this.

3. The web cam

The 2014 is very dark for some reason. The new Mac seems to have fixed this issue with a nice and clear video.

4. USB ports

The 2014 has 2 USB-A ports, a lighting connection port, phone jack and an SDXC card slot

The new Mac only has two USB-C ports and a headphone jack! so you need a number of adapters to connect anything which is quite annoying especially since my wireless mouse uses an old USB-A. Apple only sells limited adapters so you need to buy PC adapters which I'm not crazy about. However I have a dual USB-A adapter from Dell that works great

5. The Chip

The M1 chip is lighting fast. Even though my 2014 has an 1.4 Ghz dual core I5, it doesn't compare.

6. The famous logo

It's another little thing but, I liked the illuminated apple logo on the back of the 2014. Maybe its no longer there to extend battery life? Idk but I thought it was a nice feature that separated apple from the rest.

I bought this online in “Open box” condition meaning the display model. It was described as being on excellent condition and all in all I ended up paying around $970 for it after taxes and fees. When I first received the laptop I was immediately in awe of its beauty (I bought the rose gold version) However upon trying to set up the laptop and gain access into it I ran into a bunch of issues which required me to contact Apple support. Best Buy had not done a software reset on the laptop before shipping it to me which resulted in me not being able to log in or set up my password. It was only after 2 days of receiving it that Apple finally pin pointed the issue and was able to walk me through doing a complete reset thereby allowing me to finally gain access into my laptop! Ever since then I’ve been in love with it! My only small complaint would be that I have to buy an adapter now to be able to connect my phone to it, other than that this was a great buy!

I've purchased this model of the MacBook; the day after Christmas. When I bought it, I fell in love with it. I bought the Gold Color; which I thought was cute. Although the MacBook came with the 256GB which I thought was enough. I bought this MacBook for online school, it is so flawless. I love the quietness, no viruses and the compatibility. It is very fast. This is my first MacBook and I will keep it forever.

I have been using this laptop as my daily driver ever since the day I purchased it. It has never overheated. The most it ever gets is a bit warm after having 10+ windows and applications open in the background. The feeling of the laptop is therapeutic and feels amazing, but I recommend having some form of protection because it does feel like one drop from a decent height can be fatal. The display is great. The sound is from the speakers are actually more than decent. Overall, this MacBook Air has been amazing. Highly recommend!

Replaced my 10-year-old MacBook Air & I am so happy. The new one has many improvements, for example in the grammar & spelling corrections. Speed is greatly improved. Unfortunately the USB port is different so I had to buy an adapter to look at any old flash drives. Not sure why they did that, but since it’s Apple, I’m sure there was a good reason.

M1 chip is faster than core i5. I see there is quite a big difference in machine handling concurrent applications at a time. Really nice improvement by Apple.

love the screen

the movies look very nice

my first time with a MacBook and it is amazing

Absolutely FANTASTIC! I love the size and weight of this MacBook. The keyboard and trackpad are awesome!! It all works and performs as you would expect from a premium computer. I bought a Incase Icon sleeve to store in when not in use. That is a must have accessory to have to protect computer. This was my second MacBook Air purchase. I purchased first one from Apple directly. I liked mine so much I bought the girlfriend this one for her birthday from Best Buy. She's in love with it as well. Thank you Apple and Best Buy!

It would have been a perfect laptop if dell put in a keyboard with backlit there are some other laptops for a $100 more and have more hard drive and backlit but I'm sure backlit feature does not cost so much. Also the laptop scratches easily

Writing this after using it for a month, I purchased this for my spouse, a while after returning a similar laptop, Dell-Inspiron (Model:i3501-5081BLK-PUS) due to battery heating up and noise while on charge. Fortunately, our new Inspiron (i3501-5075BLK-PUS), this model, did not fail to inspire us. In fact, it has pretty decent specifications such as a Core i5 11th Gen processor, 12 GB RAM (you will love it if you haven't had this before), SSD drive-256 GB, reasonable picture quality, and a wide 15.6" HD screen. I think I am one of those first people who got this early enough when the price was just $499.86 (although it is worth the current price too).

The system will let you choose to update your Windows to the latest Win 11 (S mode). Although this process is reversible (if you wish to come back to Win 10), be sure to know about the time lime (if I am not wrong it's just 10 days). I did exit the S mode in no time, which is a prerequisite if you want to install all your favorite software (that is not restricted by the Microsoft store). I did not encounter an issue till, but I kept all Windows update on to secure the system from any malware. The layout is user-friendly, though it looks like a Mac layout, very easy for a windows user to adapt to Win 11.

Fast, very fast response time while rebooting or opening browsers/apps, I love this RAM range and this laptop. I have no complaints with the touchpad or keyboard, yes it would have been great if it is a backlit keyboard, and happy with the battery too. I would say it is the laptop for someone who looks for an excellent laptop with decent configuration in a $500-600 price range, it is a winner!

I bought this computer with the assistance of a Best Buy tech shopper and I am so glad I did! It is lightweight, fast, and capable of handling all of my academic needs.

There was one small problem where the audio wasn't working but with a quick Dell Support search I was able to resolve it.

Great computer - the on sale price made it even better. By far the fastest one I have ever owned. Need to add a DVD/CD drive. Also added an external hard drive b/c of the amount f photos I have

excellent upgrade with win 11, good display, have never had a laptop so cant comment on battery life

I'm an IT Manager but purchased this for my partner. This laptop is thin and light, but very fast and perfect for a home user doing average things we all do today on a PC. The screen quality is very good. I am very happy with this purchase. I usually buy laptops for my company through Dell, but Best Buy had a better price on this Dell product. Also because I'm a Total tech member, I had a $100 gift card to apply which made the deal even sweeter.

Bought this to replace an 11-year old Toshiba laptop. Just wanted something faster for Web browsing, Excel spreadsheets, and Word processing. And this computer is perfect for those tasks. Price was right too. Windows updates take minutes instead of a couple hours on old laptop.

I love this laptop! It is an excellent product and it is exactly what I want

I own two Mac Airs. One from 2014 and this one. I would like to compare the two because I feel there are some features on the older version that are more desirable.

1. The Battery

The new Mac battery lasts forever and charges quickly with a USB-C port. I favor the older magnetic charger but that's a small thing.

2. Display

The new display is very clear however, the screen extends to the very edge of the device similar to the iPhone. So if you drop this device you're screwed. I dropped my 2014 and it dented the edge of the screen but didn't break the glass because of the extra aluminum edge. I don't think the new Mac screen would survive this.

3. The web cam

The 2014 is very dark for some reason. The new Mac seems to have fixed this issue with a nice and clear video.

4. USB ports

The 2014 has 2 USB-A ports, a lighting connection port, phone jack and an SDXC card slot

The new Mac only has two USB-C ports and a headphone jack! so you need a number of adapters to connect anything which is quite annoying especially since my wireless mouse uses an old USB-A. Apple only sells limited adapters so you need to buy PC adapters which I'm not crazy about. However I have a dual USB-A adapter from Dell that works great

5. The Chip

The M1 chip is lighting fast. Even though my 2014 has an 1.4 Ghz dual core I5, it doesn't compare.

6. The famous logo

It's another little thing but, I liked the illuminated apple logo on the back of the 2014. Maybe its no longer there to extend battery life? Idk but I thought it was a nice feature that separated apple from the rest.

I've purchased this model of the MacBook; the day after Christmas. When I bought it, I fell in love with it. I bought the Gold Color; which I thought was cute. Although the MacBook came with the 256GB which I thought was enough. I bought this MacBook for online school, it is so flawless. I love the quietness, no viruses and the compatibility. It is very fast. This is my first MacBook and I will keep it forever.

I bought this online in “Open box” condition meaning the display model. It was described as being on excellent condition and all in all I ended up paying around $970 for it after taxes and fees. When I first received the laptop I was immediately in awe of its beauty (I bought the rose gold version) However upon trying to set up the laptop and gain access into it I ran into a bunch of issues which required me to contact Apple support. Best Buy had not done a software reset on the laptop before shipping it to me which resulted in me not being able to log in or set up my password. It was only after 2 days of receiving it that Apple finally pin pointed the issue and was able to walk me through doing a complete reset thereby allowing me to finally gain access into my laptop! Ever since then I’ve been in love with it! My only small complaint would be that I have to buy an adapter now to be able to connect my phone to it, other than that this was a great buy!

I have been using this laptop as my daily driver ever since the day I purchased it. It has never overheated. The most it ever gets is a bit warm after having 10+ windows and applications open in the background. The feeling of the laptop is therapeutic and feels amazing, but I recommend having some form of protection because it does feel like one drop from a decent height can be fatal. The display is great. The sound is from the speakers are actually more than decent. Overall, this MacBook Air has been amazing. Highly recommend!

Replaced my 10-year-old MacBook Air & I am so happy. The new one has many improvements, for example in the grammar & spelling corrections. Speed is greatly improved. Unfortunately the USB port is different so I had to buy an adapter to look at any old flash drives. Not sure why they did that, but since it’s Apple, I’m sure there was a good reason.

M1 chip is faster than core i5. I see there is quite a big difference in machine handling concurrent applications at a time. Really nice improvement by Apple.

love the screen

the movies look very nice

my first time with a MacBook and it is amazing

Absolutely FANTASTIC! I love the size and weight of this MacBook. The keyboard and trackpad are awesome!! It all works and performs as you would expect from a premium computer. I bought a Incase Icon sleeve to store in when not in use. That is a must have accessory to have to protect computer. This was my second MacBook Air purchase. I purchased first one from Apple directly. I liked mine so much I bought the girlfriend this one for her birthday from Best Buy. She's in love with it as well. Thank you Apple and Best Buy!

when I tell you I am smitten by this laptop.... I’m 26 and have never owned my own laptop or made such a hefty purchase but man, was she worth it.

I spent over a week spinning my wheels about what kind of device to get and what brand. Although I am a loyal Apple customer, I didn’t want to spend too much money and was actually going to purchase a windows mid price laptop. BUT, I just KNEW I wouldn’t be completely happy with it and I’d keep thinking about this MacBook Air.

I wanted something that would knock me off my feet, something I’m used to functioning (I’m familiar and comfortable with apple products), and something that would last me a LONG TIME.

Another huge piece of my decision making is the fact that I wanted to be able to play Sims 4 on my new laptop. I’m aware Apple devices historically aren’t for gaming, but guess what, this new M1 chip isn’t messing around. After chatting with some tech professionals at Best Buy and them assuring me this laptop would run Sims 4 beautifully, I knew what I had to do.

Let me just say that the Big Sur update along with this M1 chip make this laptop an absolute DREAM. She is incredible and I cherish her. She runs so smoothly, plays Sims SO smoothly, all of the new updates are outstanding, and I couldn’t be happier.

Worth every dollar spent. 5/5 purchase. You won’t regret it. :)

Love.. Love .. Love. This laptop is everything you would want in a portable, luxury and sturdy machine. The M1 professor is the fastest professor I have a ever had in a laptop. I have always had windows pc like the Lenovo yoga series but this MacBook Air is a must if you want to bust your productivity. I always wanted to have a mac and this is the best way you can enter in the apple ecosystem.

I love the MacBook Air it is lighter than my MacBook Pro. It still is fast and does everything the MacBook Pro does, just lighter. It has very colorful screen and background pictures, and you can get 6 months free apple news, Apple Music and Webroot security protection.

I haven’t had it long, but so far this is the best laptop I’ve ever owned. I was a Mac user through grad school, switched to pc for PhD, and it died in less than a year. My old 2014 Mac got me through until I could purchase the née Air. Fantastic value with the M1 chip.

M1 MBA is a top notch performer, and a very noticeable upgrade over my 2017 intel MBA. the 512gb drive is just right for my needs at this time. The open box pickup experience was quite smooth, far better than I have had purchasing in store on occasions.

Well I can tell you that I am very happy, I received my new apple m1 laptop, it is excellent and very fast to work and take my classes, it has different configurations than the previous ones but I can adapt it !! I am happy with this good purchase

Curbside pickup is convenient and I am happy I received an actual apple product without having to wait for shipping. This MacBook Air performs as well as my MacBook Pro and for the same price as the Pro I got double the storage.

Love this MacBook Air. It’s lightning fast. I am a cinematographer which means I do tons of editing. This device is highly capable and efficient.

This is my third Mac purchase from Best Buy in Mission Viejo. The M1 MacBook Pro is a game-changer.

My first purchase was an iMac in 2013. My second purchase was a MacBook Air in 2014. Both those units are still up and running and work great!

Now on to the M1 Power Book Pro:

This laptop is on steroids. It is so fast that I can't even make a French Press Coffee the way I used to on my iMac.

For those who surf the web, do email and consume media truckloads, this is a perfect laptop.

Yes, I also create media, and I wanted to see if this laptop were everything I thought it would be.

The answer is yes.

Now the camera is not the best, okay?

Everything else, simply perfect!

PS I originally wanted to get a new MacBook Air with 16GB of RAM and a 2TB drive, and Apple is still ramping things up. No worries, as soon as the new iMac M1x comes out, I'll get that too, LOL. For 1299.00 USD, this is a great value.

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing. Wow Apple really did it again. I upgraded my current 2013 MacBook Air to this 2020 MacBook Pro and I love the new upgrade. If you’re looking for a new laptop and for a decent gaming laptop, now with the M1 chip this thing outweighs a lot of high end gaming laptops, however I do have to say steam is updating their games to this model as soon as they can!

Amazing MacBook!! The MacBook with M1 is blazing fast, even the standard base model with no upgrades. This was a replacement from an iPad since I needed more of a computer feel and software for my work. I now use sidecar with my iPad for additional display.

I've run into ZERO issues with any software or applications not working with the M1 chip. I've heard of problems arising but I myself have not come across that at all.

If you have any other Apple products and are looking into buying a computer but hesitating on a Mac, SERIOUSLY consider an Apple computer (whether it's an iMac, Mac mini, Pro or Air). The Apple ecosystem is what makes the slightly higher price tag SO worth it. All of your Apple products sync with one another seamlessly and everything you put on your iPhone can be accessed by your MacBook or iPad via iCloud (ecosystem), etc and vice versa, which makes keeping all of your things in "one place" so easy. You can also continue where you left off on one device and pick back up from another. This is what has kept me for years. MacOS is also incredibly easy to use.

These computers will last over a decade -- I have a mid-2011 iMac in my office that is still working today. It's an investment but one that will LAST. I work for a tech company and see Windows computers coming in and out for repairs and getting replaced every week. Mac computers are far less frequent.

You will love whatever Mac you decide on when you realize just how much you're missing out on from not having one! Amazing, amazing computers. Powerful and secure. Great battery life. Beautiful Retina display. Seamless switching between devices. I could go on and on and on and on...

Super fast. I didn’t think the M1 chip would be this good but it is. This computer 8gb works like a 16gb. This was a great purchase.

So far this is my first MacBook Experience and it’s been great so far! The power of the M1 chip is unreal, I’ve even played borderlands 2 on it!

I love this only issue is that there is a small crack that’s getting bigger in the crease of plastic that holds the keyboard on it. But I called Logitech and they were very nice and walked me through to get a replacement. So I think it’s an awesome product from an awesome company thanks Logitech

Everything is perfect works fast, nice quality, good with service and wifi. The only bad thing is it starts to over heat when I play my Sims on Origin and it freezes, other than that everything works greatly. If you do not play Sims then you have nothing to worry about lol.

For it being my first time owning a Mac, I have no complaints here. I’m so used to a Dell or an HP but when dealing with the Mac I can have it connected to my phone and iPad without a problem. I wouldn’t trade this laptop for the world

This is crazy fast and handles editing 4K 60fps and the fan hasn’t even came on yet, which is just unheard of. I had the 16” MacBook and this is faster than it. If your wondering how it will handle big video loads and editing 4K then rest assured this will do it without even breaking a sweat. I wish Apple would start it out with 16gb of ram and a 1080p webcam, but that’s Apple. The battery last about 18 hours with me putting heavy loads on it. I couldn’t get 20 hours like they said, but this is still a huge plus for it as well.

I love this MacBook Pro. I was a little worried since this was an open item and the the condition description was Open Box Satisfactory but I have to say I couldn’t find any imperfection on this laptop. The main reason I purchased it was to upgrade my old 2015 MacBook Pro which struggled handling Gopro 9 footage, I don’t have any issues anymore it runs really smooth even on 4k editing. And the battery last 4 time longer compared to my old Mac

This is hands down the best computer I have ever bought. It has excellent battery life, is very powerful and has a crisp clear display. It is a very fast machine, and has many nice features that Appeal to me quite nicely. The keyboard is very nice to type on, and the Touch Bar makes tasks easier for me. Touch ID is also very nice. This machine has so much power that it easily runs multiple task intensive apps like Xcode and iMovie at the same time. I was surprised by how good the built in sound is as well. Overall, this machine is a great buy and an excellent workhorse. I would recommend this over practically any other computer. The only exception is the version with 16 GB of Ram rather than 8 GB. For me, it does not make a whole lot of difference, however.

This is my first MacBook/Apple Computer ever. Haven't used a Apple PC since elementary school when we had floppy disk drives and then again in the mid 90's. I am very impressed how easy it was to navigate coming from a long time Windows person. It took a couple of days but now I am in love with it. Super fast, love how my Apple Watch unlocks my Mac. The price was right thanks to best buy saved a couple hundred on a brand new one.

i use it for college its the best purchase i have made i have not charged it for the whole week and it still has charge! this is awesome super fast and reliable. nice screen and the sound is amazing also great for watching movies or playing roblox like me!

Really great Device. The M1 chip and the fast sad makes the laptop, even with only 8Gb ram, feel super fast and fluid. The Screen gets really bright and vivid, and the keyboard is a pleasure to type on. Also, Touch Bar isn’t very useful, but it’s nice to have in apps like office 365 apps where it can be helpful to quickly bold text and more like that. Lastly, the fingerprint sensor is great, the open to wake feature of the laptop is amazing, and this is a must buy for college

Was needing a new computer and decided to get the new MacBook Pro as I have heard they last a long time. My experience so far has been great and love the space grey color. The large trackpad is handy and works well, I also like how you can adjust several setting such as the brightness/volume to your liking with just a swipe of the Touch Bar. Though this is an expensive computer, it is timeless and seems to last others a long time. So far, I am enjoying using my MacBook and am happy with my choice of purchasing from Best Buy.

Great device for school and gaming. The graphics are great and the processing speed is a upgrade from Mac Book Air.

I own two Mac Airs. One from 2014 and this one. I would like to compare the two because I feel there are some features on the older version that are more desirable.

1. The Battery

The new Mac battery lasts forever and charges quickly with a USB-C port. I favor the older magnetic charger but that's a small thing.

2. Display

The new display is very clear however, the screen extends to the very edge of the device similar to the iPhone. So if you drop this device you're screwed. I dropped my 2014 and it dented the edge of the screen but didn't break the glass because of the extra aluminum edge. I don't think the new Mac screen would survive this.

3. The web cam

The 2014 is very dark for some reason. The new Mac seems to have fixed this issue with a nice and clear video.

4. USB ports

The 2014 has 2 USB-A ports, a lighting connection port, phone jack and an SDXC card slot

The new Mac only has two USB-C ports and a headphone jack! so you need a number of adapters to connect anything which is quite annoying especially since my wireless mouse uses an old USB-A. Apple only sells limited adapters so you need to buy PC adapters which I'm not crazy about. However I have a dual USB-A adapter from Dell that works great

5. The Chip

The M1 chip is lighting fast. Even though my 2014 has an 1.4 Ghz dual core I5, it doesn't compare.

6. The famous logo

It's another little thing but, I liked the illuminated apple logo on the back of the 2014. Maybe its no longer there to extend battery life? Idk but I thought it was a nice feature that separated apple from the rest.

I bought this online in “Open box” condition meaning the display model. It was described as being on excellent condition and all in all I ended up paying around $970 for it after taxes and fees. When I first received the laptop I was immediately in awe of its beauty (I bought the rose gold version) However upon trying to set up the laptop and gain access into it I ran into a bunch of issues which required me to contact Apple support. Best Buy had not done a software reset on the laptop before shipping it to me which resulted in me not being able to log in or set up my password. It was only after 2 days of receiving it that Apple finally pin pointed the issue and was able to walk me through doing a complete reset thereby allowing me to finally gain access into my laptop! Ever since then I’ve been in love with it! My only small complaint would be that I have to buy an adapter now to be able to connect my phone to it, other than that this was a great buy!

I've purchased this model of the MacBook; the day after Christmas. When I bought it, I fell in love with it. I bought the Gold Color; which I thought was cute. Although the MacBook came with the 256GB which I thought was enough. I bought this MacBook for online school, it is so flawless. I love the quietness, no viruses and the compatibility. It is very fast. This is my first MacBook and I will keep it forever.

I have been using this laptop as my daily driver ever since the day I purchased it. It has never overheated. The most it ever gets is a bit warm after having 10+ windows and applications open in the background. The feeling of the laptop is therapeutic and feels amazing, but I recommend having some form of protection because it does feel like one drop from a decent height can be fatal. The display is great. The sound is from the speakers are actually more than decent. Overall, this MacBook Air has been amazing. Highly recommend!

Replaced my 10-year-old MacBook Air & I am so happy. The new one has many improvements, for example in the grammar & spelling corrections. Speed is greatly improved. Unfortunately the USB port is different so I had to buy an adapter to look at any old flash drives. Not sure why they did that, but since it’s Apple, I’m sure there was a good reason.

M1 chip is faster than core i5. I see there is quite a big difference in machine handling concurrent applications at a time. Really nice improvement by Apple.

love the screen

the movies look very nice

my first time with a MacBook and it is amazing

Absolutely FANTASTIC! I love the size and weight of this MacBook. The keyboard and trackpad are awesome!! It all works and performs as you would expect from a premium computer. I bought a Incase Icon sleeve to store in when not in use. That is a must have accessory to have to protect computer. This was my second MacBook Air purchase. I purchased first one from Apple directly. I liked mine so much I bought the girlfriend this one for her birthday from Best Buy. She's in love with it as well. Thank you Apple and Best Buy!

Beautiful, responsive, fantastic screen and incredible speakers. Improved camera over the past few years, great microphones and an absolute powerhouse! If you need something portable with a ton of power or just want the best Apple has to offer in a laptop, this is it. MagSafe <3

This macbook in 2021 is a game changer!!

Being a multimedia creative, this MacBook provides the power & features for being able to edit right on the go!

Value every cent. Just recommended. I tried another one before and came back to get it. Don’t waste your time and money. Get it.

I tried out the 13" M1 2020 and liked it a lot. 8GB wasn't enough RAM for what I was doing in school thought, and I wasn't a big fan of the 13" screen (just too small for my liking). At the time, the new Macbook Pro M1 Pro series hadn't dropped yet and the only option I had for more RAM (in stock at BB) without custom ordering it and waiting a long time was to go with the the 16" MBP Intel i9. That nearly burned my legs, was constantly thermal-throttling it's potential, and sounded like an F16 was being taxied to the runway every time the fans turned on to attempt to mitigate the heat (unsuccessfully).

Thankfully, Apple released this series of MBP with the right RAM and M1 series (Pro) in their 16" size MBPs about 10 days after I went home with the Intel i9. What a relief it's been after exchanging it. Love everything about this computer. Quiet. Powerful. Some might complain of the keyboard change but it's honestly one my favorite differences in regards to the user input. Super bouncy keys and easy to type on. I don't feel myself picking my fingers up on each key like I had been and more so letting the keys bounce my fingers off them as a type. I average 80-100wpm on a normal keyboard (not with the previous MBP) and this has probably increased that to higher than a standard desktop keyboard.

I use both PC and Apple very regularly being a computer programmer and they are 2 very different beasts. Overall, for school, media editing, general web-browsing, and ease of use, Apple is the way to go. If you choose Apple and consider yourself a higher end computer user or superuser, this is your beast. If you aren't going to be doing a whole lot more than browsing the web, creating Microsoft Office documents, and aren't super familiar with computers aside from the very basics or word documents and Chrome, this is probably a little more machine than you need. If cost isn't a factor and you're just trying to flex on your friends and classmates, pull the trigger.

When these launched, I was debating on if I should stick with my M1 MBP or jump to the larger screen. I watched countless hours of reviews on both the 14” and the 16”, as well as comparisons between these and the 13”; the reviews were all pretty much the same and said the same things, but nothing in them convinced me to buy it.

A few days ago I got to see the 14” on display at Best Buy and the screen was beautiful, but it wasn’t much larger than the screen I already had, so I walked away and continued to research them.

A few days past and after seeing the 16 Gig RAM and 32 Gig RAM models were operating about the same, I decided to give the base model 16” a try. So, I placed the order and procrastinated picking it up for more than a day, but I finally went to grab it.

When I got the machine home, cracked open the box and pulled it out, I realized the it was physically an intimidating size for a laptop, but that wasn’t a huge issue, so I pushed forward.

Upon opening the laptop and hearing the chime, I peeled away the film on the screen and this is when it hit me. The screen was massive and beautiful! I own an LG C1 OLED and a 5th Gen iPad Pro 12.9”, and those are beautiful images, but this is the first to truly blow me away! From this point on I was hooked on the machine,t he size and weight concerns to a backseat compared to the privilege of using the screen.

As far as the performance goes, it is about what you would expect from it as everyone and their brother have already reviewed this thing. It works and it works well overall.

So, if you’re somebody that is on the fence and you don’t have the money, then don’t even go see this thing as it will be very hard to resist at that point. If you have the money and you’re on the fence, go see the screen and I’m sure you’re going to agree, it is very impressive.

If this is what the pro XDR is like, I completely understand why they charge so much, but that isn’t something I can afford, so I at least get a taste with this MacBook Pro.

Absolutely amazing. The new chip is blazing fast. I'm going to just highlight some of the best things going on here.

First, if you are doing any content creation, the 14" is not the way to go if you aren't docking. The 16" is so much more comfortable for editing; so far, the video editing is comfortable and easy to see, and scaling works well.

It has a 10-core M1 Pro with 16 GPU cores, so it can shred 4k with ease. But... if time is really important to you, and you have disposable income, get the M1 max; it has twice the GPU cores and *can potentially* give you better performance with rendering if you are using video toolbox; I personally use CPU rendering for exact consistency so there isn't much of a difference if any for most cases.

The camera is way better than the 720p on the MacBook Air and Pro of last year. It's not anything to call home about, but it is much more crisp, and works with the camera effects, adding a nice blur to the background with portrait mode. However, the camera introduces the infamous controversial notch.

I see no issues with the notch, and it should not impact your decision. Why? Because the MacBook Pro has a 16:10 ratio, and the top chunk is where the "menu bar" resides. The notch is completely invisible when the UI is black, and even when it's colored, the notch is using empty space. For those who were concerned that it may cover functionality, it doesn't as long as the app developers adapt, and even then, haven't run into any issues. If anything, it's a benefit. With a camera, you lose screen space. Instead, Apple has tiny bezels, and that extra screen space that would've been lost in the bezel is retained; everyone who was making complaints on social media was neglecting to mention that they were using 3rd party apps that didn't change their code to adapt to the notch, whereas all first-party software has no issues adapting. Funny that the creators of apps are shaming Apple when in reality, it is their own negligence to adapt :P I am pro-Notch

When Apple said they put high-res speakers, they weren't kidding. The EQ tuning is exceptional on these tiny speakers (apparently 3 on each side); the stereo is immersive and crisp. That leads me to the headphone jack...

The headphone jack has automatic impedance voltage regulation, and using the new "Midi" software, you can configure the sample rate up to 96kHz. It can't compete with better external amps and DACs but it can absolutely dominate any consumer laptop in the market.

The screen on the 14 and 16 inch models are the same DPI and brightness at 254dpi and 1000 nits (typical) compared to 400-500 on the previous generation Air and Pro units, and up to 1600nits when viewing HDR content.

Gaming? Absolutely! I installed Steam and Epic to test performance. I could get 60fps on Rust which runs on Rosetta 2 for the x86 instruction translation, and it works well. The bottom of the chassis got warm, but the fans never turned on. Fortnite also runs, and at a solid 60fps on epic. I expect more optimizations to come from Rosetta 2, the M1 Pro chip, as well as Unreal Engine optimizations to see even more increases. While this is by no means a gaming machine, it is more than capable of casual to moderate use, and that is with a resolution of 3.5k...

If you are in the market for a new Mac, chances are this is not for you. Most would be good with the MacBook Air 2020, but if you're tied, I would add that the 16 GB of Ram future proofs the unit even more, and if you plan on side loading Windows 11 with Parallels, it is a no-brainer, this thing shreds Windows too.

HDMI port, dedicated MagSafe charging, and an extra USB C port for a total of 3, and a 3.5mm jack, much better than having to buy a dongle for everything.

Apple does not disappoint with battery life either; I see anywhere from 15-22 hours depending on the workflow. Between the optimizations of efficiency cores, the huge battery, and adaptive display brightness, everything just fits together so well on the hardware and software. Speaking of hardware, they did away with the Touch Bar, and the physical keys are so much better now. This is the MacBook Pro you've been waiting for.

Want some cons? Here they are. It's bloody expensive when there are Windows computers half the price. No Touch Bar; I think this is a con but some prefer it; the camera although improved is still not that good for a laptop starting at 1999 to 2499; the M1 chip uses arm technology, so it has to emulate x86 instructions which is somewhat finicky on some hardware, but since it can outperform an i9 10th-gen even via emulation, not a con other than bugs. Last potential con is the weight, it is a tank at right around 4 pounds compared to the 2.8 pounds of the Air.

Since yesterday, I’ve been running some difficult tasks and I still haven’t heard the fan noise. Using my old 16” MacBook, the fans would kick in as soon as I start some software. With the M1 pro, nothing. Battery life is excellent, screen is excellent. Apple really knocked it out of the park with this computer.

As a Mac fan and not really a Windows fan I wanted to write this review on the new 16.2 inch Mac with the M1 Pro CPU. Let me start by saying that the battery would be rated 6 stars if that was an option. It seems twice as good as the 16 inch with the Intel i9, maybe even better. I have played a couple of games on the laptop to see if I could fire the fans up but this laptop is the coolest running laptop I have seen with this much power. I have not run the laptop thru any performance tests but I can tell that it is very powerful. There was a lot of hype about the mini-led display but although the display is very bright and crisp I did not see a noticeable difference to the eye when compared to the previous model. I kind of got used to the Touch Bar so I think I would have rather they kept it, but not a big deal. Now let me touch on the points that in my opinion bring this back down to 4 stars. The size - larger and heavier than the previous model but if that is what it takes to keep the laptop cool then I am ok with it. Still, the extra weight is noticeable. The keyboard according to Apple is still a magic keyboard but the keystroke length feels shorter and I seem to make more mistakes typing than on the magic keyboard released in 2019. I have seen other comments related to this as well but Apple just says it is still the magic keyboard. While I am on the topic of the keyboard I am not sure why they surrounded the keys with a black background rather than the color of the laptop but I think the previous model looked cleaner, just my opinion. Now let me get to the shortfalls. With all the technical expertise and pioneering that Apple has demonstrated, why can't they build in a face scan option like a Microsoft Surface which is more secure and makes it much easier and quicker to login. If the web camera is as sharp as they say it is then it should be able to support face scans. The fingerprint option is nice but you still have to type your password in initially to login. Seems like Apple is going in the wrong direction for logins. Also, maybe there is an option to change this but I like to tap my finger on the touchpad to select an item rather than actually pressing the touchpad to make a click. Not a huge deal breaker but still irritating. Microsoft has plenty of shortcomings too such as the constant need to install updates. Other personnel have commented on this but I would like to point out that my MSI 1700 dollar laptop smokes this laptop with it's Nvidia GPU. I'm not convinced that Apple cares about gaming but they still have some work to do if they want to be considered a gaming laptop, With all that said, I personally would not let this stop you from buying one of these incredible machines. Apple definitely improved this laptop with their M1 CPU's and I look forward to seeing what is next.

I like this PC especially that it is compatible with windows 11 , and I would have given 5 stars but it has three things I found annoying, but not deal breakers:

1st. The VRAM is just 128mb, this PC has the potential to be a Gaming PC, but someone decided to set this with low VRAM. Why, why really? to whomever made that decision, great just great.!

2nd. It does support surface stylus pens, they work very well but it does not have a tilt sensor, the pen experience is not as good as an iPad, surface or Samsung device with S-pen . I was not surprised but hopping that Samsung or Microsoft would finally put the tilt feature in this PC but of course they did not. So if you are an artist you may want to consider another device. Why, why this does not support tilt?

3nd. It does get hot from 30C to 50C at normal use; this was not a surprise for me, after all, this is an Intel powered PC. So it is not so comfortable on the lap.

Overall this is a good PC with excellent hardware and the potential to be excellent but it is just good. Why is that, just Samsung knows. This PC is close to the mac book air from 2020 if someone wants a comparison, or a point of reference.

I want to say I have had my eyes on this laptop and over this weekend I finally found one in-stock at my favorite Best Buy location S Wads :) I saved for this thing so I could get it protected lol I saved in total $250 paid $800 with my protection plan. I cried because I’m going back to school and it was a great day for me I have charged it twice so far it has a strong battery PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS WHEN YOU FIRAT BUY TJIS ONE MAKE SURE YOU FULLY CHARGE IT!!! For the best performance I’m so thankful also make sure to get a Bamboo pen to draw take notes

Perfect for University school work and light gaming. I bought this laptop out of impulse but do not regret it one bit. I also love that I can put it into tablet mode and use a stylus to take notes during class and then back into laptop mode to play some Genshin Impact after studying.

I love my new laptop works the way I want it too. I love how brite and crisp the display looks.

I love it just need to find a bag to put my laptop in

The Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 2

Is the laptop for you!

Equipped with features galore,

This laptop gives you more & more!

With a screen size of 13.3 inch,

Transporting this laptop is a cinch.

The sleek and efficient touch screen

Is a quality straight out of a dream!

It’s got 8 GB of RAM and an intel core i5 processor,

Yes, Sir!

In a beautiful Royal Silver color,

This laptop is perfect for him & for her!

Best lil laptop...does everything i need and compact.

Screen resolution is awesome

I wanted another laptop that was inexpensive, small, and fast. This one serves that purpose. I like the fingerprint as an easy way to unlock it. I also like that when I open the laptop, it already starts the booting up process. Past laptops take so long to boot up. The one drawback is that it doesn’t have a cd drive. I’m keeping my old laptop because I can put a disk inside and view old videos and pictures. Yes, everything goes to the cloud now, but keepsake items on several disks I have will not be going into the clouds. Overall, this laptop has a quick processor, the keys light up in the background, the display has vibrant colors, and is perfect for someone who doesn’t require all the bells and whistles of more expensive computers.

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SUMMARY

Solid performer for students and work-from-home folks with a fold-over screen hinge that converts from duty to viewing pleasure. Good value for a quality build. Modern, professional design. Sweet point between cost and use. The Inspiron line covers a wide range of configurations, I will be reviewing a high-end version, Intel Core i7, 16 gb Rm, 512 gb ssd)

PROS

-Tight, built born to travel. Will fit nicely in your bag. AND sits well on the desk. Only 3.2 lbs.

-Decent 4 core CPU performance for getting through work.

-Decent value for the specs as reviewed (16 gb DDR4 ram, M.2 PCIe NVMe 512 gb ssd, HD screen, 11th Gen Intel Core i7-1165G7 @ 2.80GHz ‘ Tiger Lake’)

-Good built-in keyboard for extended periods of typing, and unobtrusive trackpad.

-Plays well with others (external devices: keyboards, monitors, storage devices)

-Decent web cam

-Reasonably quiet fan (but not silent)

-Easy to charge with any USB C charging device.

-2-1 design really works great for kicking back and watching video, decent screen for video streaming.

-Built in Alexa. A con for me but I recognize most love it.

-Feature rich, automated software to tailor the OS to you.

NEUTRAL (depends on your tastes)

- So-so allocation of ports, (1 USB Type-C 3.2 Gen.2 and 2 USB Type-A, an HDMI connector, 3.5 mm audio, and MicroSD card slot.) I would have liked to have seen another type C port and maybe even a thunderbolt port. Well placed though. Accessible.

-So-so battery life. There are certainly worse, and some better. Adequate for 5 hours of work, 8 hours of movies.

-So-so sound. You won’t want to listen to music sans headphones.

-WiFi 6. Should have been a plus but I found it to not perform up to specs at all times.

CONS

-Integrated graphics, dress it up, be the best integrated graphics (PC), it’s still integrated graphics (value not performance)

-Like most thin designs, does heat up under load.

WHO SHOULD BUY THIS?

Students that want to study (sometimes) but also want to be entertained and folks at home, that want a good all-round work machine for internet meetings, running the home, e-mail, web browsing, and video entertainment. It’s a machine that doesn’t attract attention per se with its minimalist design, but gets the job done well and won’t embarrass you. Leave the flashy angles to the gamers.

For those new to Dell, let’s start with what the Insprion is not. It’s not a hard-core gaming machine for ultra-competitors, if you want that from Dell you go to their Alienware subsidiary. It’s not a for-business-only laptop, for that you go to their Latitude Line. That’s not to say the Inspiron isn’t useful for business, runs office fine, or can’t do games, it plays many games okay, it’s just not optimized for that (Think WOW, not necessarily Call of Duty).

Still with me? It IS designed for day-to-day consumers. The Dell Inspiron line covers a large range of performance depending on what chip options you chose. This review is of a decently spec’ed out build, an Intel core i7 CPU, 16 gb Ram, and 512 gb SSD. It does NOT have discrete graphics but built in Intel IRISx graphics. I view this configuration as the sweet spot between use and cost. It is designed to get the job done, enough storage to carry your work files with you on the go, and headroom on the ram to not slow down on video.

BUILD: Overall solid build. Had no concerns carrying it in my backpack. Thin, no sharp edges. Mostly plastic but some aluminum. Screen hinge was very sturdy. Took 2 hands to open but stayed open at any angle including ‘tent,’. Converted easily to a stand shape for viewing video. It can even fold all the way over to be a ‘tablet’, albeit the world’s thickest tablet. Reasonably light (3.2 lbs).

The screen is the bomb. 16:10 aspect ratio, narrow margins, great color, IPS Functions well as a touch screen. Good pen support. It is only 1080 p… but if you need more for work can easily hook up a second monitor (which I did).

The keyboard is good. Reasonably solid, good travel distance, and full size. Not a huge fan of the up and down arrow keys being narrow, essentially sharing the space of a normal sized key. But this is a fairly common design choice in laptop keyboards. I do of course like the fingerprint reader and power button combination upper right. It is backlit and works well at night. Bottom line is this is a keyboard that did not distract me from the typing and was comfortable working on all day.

The trackpad bucked the trend that bigger is better, just right is more my preference and I liked this one. Responsive when I needed it but not in my way. It did seem to require a fair amount of force to register a click.

PORTS. Not everyone is going to agree with me on this, but USB A is on its way out. You get two of them. Problem is you only get 1 USB-C port and these days I have more USB-C needs than USB-A. Besides that, it has the usual suspects (HDMI, audio jack, and micro SD). I would have liked to have seen a thunderbolt port, but alas no. Admittedly that is more pro-orientated. Bottom line is if you want to edit video you are going to want to move it to your hard drive first.

BENCHMARKS. It did decently on geekbench single core (1374) and multi core (4024), but as expected the integrated graphics did not fair as well. A CL score (12,459) puts it in range of the GeForce GTX 480 which was released back in 2010, but it was really hot then. The single core score does put it near the top for PC laptops though so for a value machine slogging through the work, it’s surprisingly good. The multi core score is decent for 4 cores, but eh, in the end, It’s 4 cores. You probably won’t be buying this for editing 4k videos professionally.

BATTERY. It’s a laptop, you want to know how it does away from a power outlet. If I don’t worry about power conservation, settings on good performance, bright screen, I get 4 hours of solid work, easily boosted to 5 hours by more conservative power settings. And when just watching movies with the screen at 50% and performance at most conservative, I can get 8 hours. I do a lot of travel for work (or did pre-covid) and this fits my criteria for lasting during coast to coast flights. But you are likely going to want to carry a lightweight 65 watt USB-C charger in your pack if you plan to be at the library all day. You can get some small ones these days on Amazon. Especially if you want to take a break with power intensive games.

BUT: It gets hot. Dell in fact does not recommend you use this laptop on your…lap. The underside gets toasty and it wants to be on a flat surface to properly ventilate. They claim it can even sense the surface and adjust accordingly, but it still got hot in my lap. Even in ‘casual’ use (writing in Word, with some open Microsoft Edge windows) with an external monitor I notice the fan kicking on and off every minute or so for 15 seconds and the keyboard can become warm to the touch. The fan is not terribly loud and when I turn on some tunes it’s not even noticeable. But in a quiet office, yep, noticeable. And when I really pushed it with games, the keyboard was close to uncomfortably warm for my fingertips. YMMV. The heat thing is a consequence of the thin design and is pretty much found on all laptops that attempt to be svelte.

Another thing that was hard for me to nail down is that it’s connection to WIFI was irregular. It always connected under reasonable conditions (a plus), but sometimes seemed to run slow (50 Mbps) at other times fast at almost 300 Mbps, but typically it hovered around 150 Mbps. In all cases where I quote speeds, I was at the same place, some condition, using speedtest and my phone would repeatedly get around 300 Mbps so I do not think it was local variation. When it was slow, I would toggle the WIFI on and off and it would return to fast. To put things in perspective, these are all just numbers. You only need 25 Mbps to stream 4k video (and this only does 1080p). At no time did the internet actually feel slow, and unless you were a spec person you probably wouldn’t notice.

Bottom line? I like it.

Here's what I look for when I'm in the market for a business/ home laptop: good spec and value, doesn’t look and feel cheap, lightweight and performs well for the job. This Dell Inspiron fits the criteria.

The spec is good: a combination of intel i7 class processor, 512GB SSD and 16 GB RAM. That's more than enough for most multi-tasking applications including word processing, making posters, power points, digital drawing, basic photo/video editing and of course web browsing and viewing videos.

The laptop has built-in webcam, which makes it a great machine for work/ study from home where you'll be doing a lot of video conferencing. The ports are the usual suspects including USB, USB-C, HDMI, SD Card slot, and audio/mic jack. The USB-C port supports power delivery so you can use compact 65-watt USB-C generic charger that you have to provide on your own since the supplied charger uses regular laptop power port.

The laptop also supports the latest wifi protocol so it will provide you with better connections, comparing to the previous generation of wifi protocol, especially for high demanding network duty such as accessing to your network drive. This laptop has built-in Bluetooth chip as well as in the case of any decent laptop these days.

The laptops starts and shuts down fast thanks to the SSD. The screen is great. The bezel is thin hence the large screen estate you're getting. Touch screen is responsive and it supports a variety of viewing mode from normal laptop view to standing and tablet mode. Sound is decent; you'll be entertained well using this machine to view videos. Battery life competes with many of other decent laptops these days so it's not stellar but it will last long enough for most uses.

The highlight of this laptop should be its fast performance, thanks to a combination of latest gen intel i7 chip, SSD and 16 GB of RAM.

Here's what I don't like: 1. It doesn’t have discreet GPU hence no recent AAA PC games will run well in this machine but of course you can still do light gaming. 2. The weight; it's light for a laptop but too heavy for a tablet. Using it as a tablet for extended period of time is not an enjoyable experience comparing to a dedicated tablet. 3. No thunderbolt connection is available meaning it's impossible to connect to external GPU so this will not be the laptop you’re looking for if you wish to find one with upgradeable GPU. It’s a shame that this laptop doesn’t have thunderbolt connection because this laptop has the right ingredients to turn it into a gaming laptop thus exponentially extend its capabilities. However, it is fair to say that all these 3 points are somewhat expected for a 2-in-1 machine or one at this price point.

Make no mistake, though, this is a very capable machine. It is just not the right kind of machine if you're looking to use it primarily as a tablet, doing intense graphics processing work such as rendering complex video footage and animation or playing graphics intensive games. This is a laptop first machine, tablet second. As a typical business/home laptop, where you’ll be doing word processing/ spreadsheet/ presentations etc. this laptop is more than enough to do the job really well. This laptop can also be the right machine for you if you're looking for a machine that supports digital pen input for creative works as long as the GPU spec fits your needs.

Final words, this is a great laptop but you will not use this machine as your primary tablet nor be doing heavy gaming. As a laptop, this is a great machine, however, it will not give you the best user experience if you want to use it heavily as a tablet. It does have the tablet feature and all that cool viewing mode but think of it as an added bonus.

This laptop is extremely impressive. I wasn't expecting to be this impressed. Especially with Intel's new Iris XE integrated GPU. This laptop does so many things well in such a small footprint. Also, after having multiple laptops with varying display sizes of 15.6",13", and 17", I have come to the conclusion that 14" is the perfect laptop screen size!! Long story short, if you can only get one laptop to do everything in the sub 1k range, this is it. I currently have a gaming laptop and another Dell Inspiron that I use for work/productivity and this has become my new daily driver.

The reason this has become my new daily driver is because it can do mostly everything that my other two top spec'ed laptops can do except it does so in a much thinner and lighter footprint, it doesn't run as hot, and has a much better battery life. This laptop is FAST and snappy. I'm really impressed with Intel's new 11th gen Tiger Lake i7 CPUs. The i7-1165G7 in this laptop is an absolute BEAST!! It has destroyed everything I've thrown at it. From running multi-threaded applications, to running emulated virtual environment applications (EVE-NG) which I use for work, to doing some light gaming, running multiple chrome windows, streaming spotify/YouTube, editing on excel, running multiple editing applications such as NitroPDF and Adobe Photoshop, this laptop hasn't skipped a beat. I ran CPU-Z and this laptop is running two 8GB sticks of Kingston DDR4-3200 (1600MHZ) RAM for a total of 16GB. This combined with the processor makes everything incredible snappy on this laptop.

In terms of gaming, I was very surprised with the Iris XE integrated graphics as previously mentioned. I ran the 2020 remastered version of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 and 2 at 1080p and received a constant 40-60 FPS in most levels. For not having a dedicated graphics card, this is extremely impressive. If you want to get a constant 60 FPS I would suggest running a resolution of 1280x720. Honestly, because the display is 14 inches anyway, you won't notice much of a difference. I don't expect this laptop to satisfy those that are looking to use their laptop primarily for gaming (nor would I recommend it for that reason), but it's a great compromise to take on trips where you want something powerful to get some productivity work done (w/ a good battery life) but still want to run the occasional few games at acceptable frame rates in case you get bored or have some down time. It affords you this in such a portable and light form factor.

Another reason this laptop has become my new daily driver is because it uses a USB-C charger to charge the laptop. As an Android user, this has become a feature that I didn't think would be so convenient until I started using this laptop everywhere. It's incredibly convenient to swap back and forth between charging the laptop and my phone. The charger is also a 65W charger so it charges my phone in the same amount of time that a fast charger would. With more and more devices using USB-C, this becomes even more useful.

A few other features that I feel make this laptop special is the display, the sound quality, and the finger print sensor. The display is gorgeous. The color reproduction, contrast, and brightness is spot on. I am almost certain it's an IPS display due to the vivid colors and great contrast ( would be really surprised if it's TN). The sound quality was such a pleasant surprise. The laptop has two stereo speakers underneath the laptop. One on the left of the keyboard and one on the right. I have never heard this kind of audio before on a laptop. It's decently loud, crisp, and provides true stereo sound. Lastly, the finger print sensor is mostly flawless. It reads my index finger 98% of the time on the first try. To wake it from sleep, I just hold my finger over the button (don't need to push down) and I'm instantly on my desktop.

Overall, I can't really find any faults to this laptop. It's blazing fast, perfect for light gaming, has splendid stereo audio, top notch build quality including an illuminated keyboard, USB-C charging, beautiful 14 inch display, does NOT run hot, long battery life, and extremely portable. It's also a Dell which means you're backed by a great warranty. Can't recommend this one enough!

Overall, this 2 in 1 is excellent for daily use. If you’re considering purchasing this laptop, you know it’s specs and features. The i7 processor and 16gb of RAM is plenty to get through daily tasks, word processing, web browsing, and some light content creation. A 512gb SSD is plenty of storage for all of these things. The integrated Iris graphics are fine and function well for light gaming, but don’t expect to be able to run all of your Steam games well. At this price point, there are two stand out features that I really love. That would be the fingerprint scanner for logging in and mechanical camera cover. Both work incredibly well and are really nice to have at your disposal in an ultra digital, pandemic world where face ID can be frustrating and most of your day is spent on Zoom calls.

For students in particular, the touch screen is another big selling point. It’s responsive and doesn’t streak too easily from your fingers. However, if you’re going to flip the screen over for note-taking or documents, I’d recommend investing in a compatible stylus as fingers are obviously not very good at writing.

My one issue with this device is the amount of bloatware that comes pre-loaded onto it. This isn’t particularly unique to this device, so not a knock, just an observation. I recommend spending some time getting rid of it and touching base with your task manager to control what boots automatically on startup. McAfee is a particularly annoying application and it comes pre-loaded on this device.

If you’re looking for a portable and capable device built by a reliable brand, this 2 in 1 is a great option.

Very sleek and clean looking laptop 2 in 1. It flips all the way over to use in tablet mode. 14” screen is a good size and keeps it fairly lightweight (about 3lbs).

It was fast and easy to set up. The Cortana assistant walks you through it via voice and you can literally just talk to it to get it set up for yourself which I thought was cool. I haven’t got a new laptop for a few years, so not sure how long that’s been available, but thought it was cool. Especially in this age of just talking to everything like digital assistants.

Performance wise – works great for regular business computing needs and video con calls etc. Core I7 processor, 16 GB of memory, and the ½ TB hard SSD drive is quick and responsive.

Graphics look great for video calls and movies, but probably not powerful enough for serious gaming (not what I got it for).

Super simple and minimal packaging - it’s amazing how small they can make the packaging now.

All around nice laptop and meets my needs.

Dell as a company has always had a reputation for being top of the line. Now they're also being eco conscious making the packaging from recycled materials and minimizing paperwork to a few small pamphlets with the majority of the full manuals being online. I've had two other Dell computers prior to this. Both being XPS which is their top of the line. But my last one is more than 12 years old so definitely time for an upgrade. It's crazy how streamlined and slim everything has gotten to pack everything into that small framework and case. I have a Samsung 10-inch tablet with an Otterbox on it and this entire pc is barely as thick as my tablet is.

One of the things I first noticed upon opening it is that it raises the laptop up where the vents are as if you have feet on the back end of the laptop. This provides space for it to breathe and cool off. One of the things I used to have to worry about with others if you were to use it on a bed or something.

The keys are nicely backlit making it easy to use at night with the lights off. The materials from which the pc is made definitely feel premium and in no way cheap. It has slots on each side for the speakers towards the front sides. IF you have this on a bed or soft area sometimes these get covered and muffle the sound. Other pc's I've had have a speaker down firing near the top of the pc on the bottom or at the back as well so that they're normally not covered. That being said... the sound quality was excellent Another cool feature especially needed nowadays is the ability to manually cut the webcam off or on with a switch at the top Dell knocks it out the park again

Would highly recommend this to others

Excellent , Touch screen works awesome and performance, camera working as expected..

I purchased the Dell Inspiron at the Salisbury MD store. The sales rep, Kingdom, was helpful, knowledgeable and professional. The Laptop had to be ordered and Kingdom explained that the item would ship faster to my home as opposed to the store, I took his advice. I had received the item on 8/9/2021 and made an appointment for a setup and software install on Thursday 8/12/2021 at 10:40 AM. On Thursday, Geek Squad rep Andy, performed all the necessary software installs as well as deleted, upon my request, all other non essential programs. He also answered my many questions, which helped me better understand the laptop. Andy is an extremely knowledgeable tech possesses an enormous amount of patience, which was evident when we were setting up the laptop. He was courteous, professional and made sure I understood what we had completed. Andy is a credit to Best Buy.

People think that they have to have a computer with professional specs. But the average person would never use all that power for as long as they own the device. But I get it, most people want to future proof their investment. But the way I see it, no matter how much you spend. You're going to upgrade within 4 to 5 year's anyway so why not think about what you're going to be doing with it in the first place. Most apps are optimized for low powered devices anyway so you'll never need a high end device to start with. But hey, I can't tell you how to spend your money. But for me, I only keep a device for about two years anyway because I love new technology. But for the average person this is a great product.

I love most everything about the laptop. The Alcantara suede on the keyboard feels amazing and the Windows Hello facial recognition lets me log on securely without raising a finger. The downside is that Best Buy seems to have gotten a custom spec'd version of this laptop with only 128GB. After the upgrade to Windows 11 and a few apps for work (Teams, Office, Chrome and Zoom) I'm left with 11GB.

If youre looking for a great deal on a well made budget laptop, this is great. Boots up fast, runs basic programs well, great for school. Its not a gaming device but good for general stuff

For people who want to know about this laptop unit; This laptop is the 2nd in line with the Flex Alpha Series which is the lower-cost alternative to the Samsung Ultrabooks. This unit is being released next to the New Flex and Pro series releases. The Flex 2 Alpha is designed to be the entry-level release for this year and although considered entry-level Samsung did not sacrifice power. The difference between this unit and the mainline (Flex and Pro Series) is that this year the mainline was main to be Intel Evo Platform Compliant (Evo Explanation Below; Read Evo Certification below then continue reading here). To clarify the Flex 2 Alpha is not Evo Certified but Samsung has made it a point to use the i5-1135G7/i7-1165G7 and the new Intel Iris Xe Graphics in the Alpha which is the same processor and graphics used in the mainline; which makes the Flex 2 Alpha just as powerful as the mainline i7 models and i5 models. The reason why the Flex 2 Alpha is not Evo Compliant is that Samsung did not include a Thunderbolt 4 port and instead used a USB Type C 3.1 Gen 2 port, and the NVME port is 3.0. Other than these 2 differences, the Flex 2 Alpha does meet Evo Compliant standards in all other qualifications. These changes were likely done to allow this unit to be sold at a lower price point.

So what does this mean for you? Most people will not notice in any way the difference between Thunderbolt 3 and USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2. Both will allow you to use external screens and use your USB Type C devices. Most Thunderbolt 3 devices will also work with USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 2. The most notable Limitation is that since it's not Thunderbolt the Flex 2 Alpha will NOT be able to use an eGPU. If you have a Thunderbolt docking station you would like to use check the manual and see if it has a compatibility mode for USB Type-C. As for the NVME drive being 3.0 unless you specifically need NVME 4.0 (which on a consumer-level nobody but hardcore media creators will see a benefit), nobody will notice a difference in speed. As it is Ultrabooks like this are for productivity and entry-level media creation and NVME 4.0 is not a required feature (Reference Side Note 1 and 2 Below).

In terms of the S-Pen; The Flex 2 Alpha does not come with an S-Pen like the Mainline Flex and Pro 360 does. But this unit is digitizer capable which means you can get a battery-powered S-Pen or Wacom pen and use it with the unit. Disclaimer: Please read the next paragraph to learn about the screen.

The Flex 2 Alphas Screen is QLED while the mainline series is AMOLED. QLED is slightly more fragile than AMOLED; this means that even though the Flex 2 Alpha is digitizer ready you do run a slightly higher risk of damaging it by using an S-Pen on it. Don't get me wrong, the QLED screen is still pretty strong; I've been poking it with my fingers and not nicely I might add. My bottom line is that QLED screens would be for more casual S-Pen and Stylus interaction while the mainline AMOLED screens would be a better fit for daily PEN use. In my opinion, QLED looks much better (but this will be up to you to decide) as I personally find that AMOLED throws off my depth perception while QLED does not while also looking more vibrant to my eyes. Again this will be up to you, I am not a medical professional and cannot say if QLED would be better for your vision like mine.

As for performance, the Flex 2 Alpha will perform the same as its i5 and i7 counterparts in the mainline in both processing and graphical power. Don't worry they are the same processors and integrated graphics. RAM amount will verify.

Building on power for those who have an older Ultrabook looking to upgrade or just curious about what has happened in the last year. I will say Intel has outdone themselves on the Intel Iris Xe Graphics complained to last generations UHD Integrated Graphics. When Intel said that Intel Iris Xe Graphics will be x4 power they really meant it. Compared to my last year's UHD graphics model which was very limited and could barely play games the new model with Intel Iris Xe Graphics went leaps ahead of its time. I stress-tested it with a few games, rendered a video, and even photoshopped some pictures for this review. They are not special in any way because I photoshopped them quickly but man was the Flex 2 Alpha able to keep up. A+ work Intel! See below for my game test results. Please keep in mind this is not a gaming laptop and this is just an example that it can play games.

Game Test (Playable Framerate of 49 FPS and Above):

Murdered Soul Suspect: 1080p Ultra Settings.

DmC Devil May Cry: 1080p Ultra Settings.

Warframe: 1080p Low to Medium Settings.

Code Vein: 900p Medium Settings.

The Technomancer: 1080p Low Settings//900p Medium Settings.

Resident Evil Biohazard: 720p Low Settings.

Amazon LUNA: Full 1080p at Luna Settings (lol cloud games worked awesome on this over wifi)

Fan noise is the normal amount for an ultrabook it's a low hum that you will hear. No way around it. Embrace the fan sound.

If you want a second charger please don't go aftermarket go to the SamsungParts website and it's model number [BA44-00295A].

Final Thoughts: For my uses the Flex 2 Alpha is perfect. I also love the body style; I love a nice rectangular laptop that when I put it in tablet mode it feels like a solid tablet. Give me a brick style any day. The mainline laptops have too many curves for me and leave a gap between the back and front when in tablet mode. This is just my personal preference so who knows you might like the curves for gripping or style aesthetics. Also since the mainline and the Alpha line use the same processors I still get the premium speed and the body style I like in a laptop. If you are an artist or in school and need to take notes I would say go for the Pro 360 or the Mainline Flex that Samsung released. Samsung really did outdo themselves in every way this year with their laptop releases. Never been more impressed.

- Evo Certification: The product was made using an exact Intel-provided base unit to ensure the laptop meets thunderbolt 4.0, NVME 4.0 (SSD), processor speed, graphic, and battery life expectations. This basically means all Evo products no matter which brand you buy from should perform similarly if not the same as their sister counterpart. Example: A Samsung Evo platform Laptop with an Intel Core i7-1165G7 using Intel Iris Xe Graphics should perform the same as other Evo products using the same hardware. Both LG and MSI make Evo platform ultrabooks with the same configuration and by Intel Evo Platform standards all 3 devices have to perform nearly the same in terms of power, battery life and have Thunderbolt/NVME 4.0 capabilities. The difference in these units is that the manufacturer is allowed to change the Body Style and features as long as the Evo Platform standards are kept. So one brand can make a 2 in 1 style version while another brand makes a traditional laptop or detachable. But bottom line if you see Evo Certified that means it's an Intel design running on intel processors and graphics.

- Side Note 1: An Evo Certified Product should always have at least one Thunderbolt 4 Port.

- Side Note 2: Although the standard for your NVME SSD port on the motherboard will be NVME 4.0 when Evo Certified the manufacture who makes the laptop can still put an NVME 3.0 SSD into the port. For NVME 4.0 speeds you may need to put your own NVME 4.0 Chip into your laptop unit depending on if the manufacture decides not to include one.

- SIde Note 3: This laptop cannot charge itself via USB and can only charge with the included DC Adapter. This laptop can charge other devices via USB though.

- Side Note 4: The Flex Alpha Series only comes in 13.3-inch models for a 15 inch you will need to move up into the mainline Flex release from Samsung.

Disclaimer: I paid for my laptop units myself. Yes, I do laptop reviews but this was not sponsored and I spent my own money on my units to get them and decided because I love them to write this review.

UNBOXING & SETUP:

- Samsung really simplified the unboxing setup to this and I'm good with it! Not much to it besides the laptop and the charger/

- First impressions are that this laptop is really small, slim, and light. Even for a 13 inch laptop, they really utilized having small bezels and fitting everything into a nice size package.

- The color and design are really modern too, just feels like an upscale laptop and nothing that is too cheaply made.

- Upon turning it on, Windows and Samsung made setup feel quite easy. Just go through the steps, let the laptop do its job, and sure enough you are ready to start using it!

PROS:

- The obvious pro to me is the screen. The Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha has a QLED screen (which is Samsung's version of OLED, even though Samsung makes straight up OLED laptops), and the QLED screen is fantastic! It really makes the screen pop with color whether you are working, web browsing, or streaming something. Screens can really make or break a laptop and this one hits!

- The keyboard is also really great on this Flex2 Alpha. It makes typing on it really easy and flow nicely while not having the keys me too clunky or not have enough feedback at all. Plus it has a fingerprint scanner built into the keyboard which is a great option for security purposes.

- The 2-1 Design also flows really well. It switches from laptop to tablet with ease and since its small and light you never feel like you are holding an oversized laptop. Its comfortable and adds a lot of functionality to the laptop.

- The specs on this laptop have the latest 11th gen intel chip, 16 gb of memory, and 512 gb of storage and that all really shows in its performance. It is quick and snappy while loading multiple applications and never seems to have slow moments. Plus on top of that more laptops seem to go away from having high storage so its nice to see a laptop having 512 gb for that extra comfort.

- I do also like Samsung's software within the laptop. It works well with Dex and Samsung products in general, sometimes I feel that Windows computers with other company software on it feels too clunky but this combination fits just right.

CONS:

- Its minor but I think Samsung really should have let this charge via USB-C instead of it's standard clunky charging port. USB-C just offers so much more functionality and its the same thing that almost all of Samsung's products charge with anyways.

- Although I love the screen, I do wish it had a 3:2 aspect ratio instead of the 16:9 widescreen.

- Lastly, the additional ports are much welcomed but at the same time removing some of them would help make the laptop slimmer all in all.

BOTTOM LINE:

- Samsung made a "budget" version of its higher end Galaxy Book lineup but there is nothing that feels "budget" on this laptop. It has fantastic specs, a QLED screen that will really surprise you, plenty of ports for extra functionality, and a touchscreen 360 degree screen that really makes this thing versatile. Its slim portable size along with a really solid battery life will make this laptop your daily companion very quickly!

I have always had a Macbook Pro and I love Apple products but my retina screen cracked and didnt want to spend a lot on another laptop. I took a risk to buy this Samsung Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha and absolutely love this laptop. It is extremely light weight, the screen is super clear and vivid, and the performance is awesome! It handles all commands flawlessly and it is extremely quiet. The finger print login is very convenient.

This is a very light (2lb 8oz) 2 in 1 laptop..

This is also a fast little unit since it is equipped with the latest i7 processor (11th gen Intel 1165G7 @ 2.80 GHz)

16 GB RAM

510GB SSD

Review of things that stood out to me;

The QLED screen -

Super sharp and bright. It even has an ‘outside’ setting allowing you to brighten even more in those sunny situations. Nice touch sensitivity as well. Windows pen worked great on it.

Speakers-

Pretty average. Speakers are on the bottom, so if sitting on a soft surface the audio will be muted. However, if you flip over the screen to prop up the laptop (Like a tent) speakers are aimed at you. Bluetooth is your best option for music of course.

Backlit keyboard –

this is really a bummer for me (Only drawback really The reason for -1 star). All other laptops I have I can turn on and off the backlit keyboard. With Flex2 Alpha you have a choice of how long it takes for the light to timeout, but you cannot force it to stay on. As you can see in my pictures because of my overhead lighting it makes the keyboard difficult to read the keys at times. I would prefer to keep the backlit keyboard on at all time in this environment.

Smooth and accurate touchpad.

I do like the feel of typing on this keyboard.

Fingerprint reader work instantly.

Fan –

Seems to run a bit more than other perhaps, but it is quite.

Battery –

Fast charging. If watching videos or a movie, you will get more like 5-6 hours on a full battery.

Battery saver mode 99% charge tells me I have about 8 hours left based on my use. If you do very light work, or it sits idle, then you may get up to 17 hours.

Connections –

Aux. Audio, Micro SD, 2 USB, USB C (Does not charge device) and HDMI.

I powered 2 monitors with a USB C Hub, no problems there. I really like the HDMI option as well though.

Software-

Samsung Flow allows you to link your phone and get all tests, notifications etc.

Also love the Samsung Studio Plus – Nice video editing and slide show software.

Overall this is a lightweight powerful 2 in 1 that would tackle all your daily tasks. Great for students, travelers, really anyone looking for great value.

This was an exceptional notebook. I loved how quick it was to navigate everything. I usually enjoy Samsung products and this was one I enjoyed. I liked how it could be flipped and turned into a tablet. And the size was just right.

I had to get a usb-c adapter for hdmi to my tv but I appreciated the headphone jack.

The only thing I could say was the battery life wasn’t too great.

Functionality was 100% and using windows 11 on this was cool.

I liked the keyboard cover options available online also. (Shown in photo)

I purchased it a month ago and have started learning how to use it. There are a lot more for me to learn and enjoy as well with good and the latest features added to, for instance, Intel Core i5 Notebook that I bought one a few years years ago. I love this machine, Samsung Galaxy Book Alpha 2.

Excellent loptop, fast and come with a lot of memory.

Good looking, very thin, I just love it, also good price...

I love bright screens on laptops, actually I’m a total sucker for them. When I saw that Samsung was really focusing on the 13.3 inch QLED screen on this Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha, I just had to give it a try.

I think everyone will notice just how small and light this laptop is when they first remove it from the box. The laptop weighs about 2.5lbs, so it’s super lightweight, even with it’s impressive 13.3 inch screen that barely has any borders. The screen even makes a boring Windows 10 screen look amazing, it’s just that pretty to look at.

Oh, did I mention this thing is pretty fast too? Samsung somehow was able to cram an 11th gen Core i7 in this little guy with 16gb of memory and a 512gb SSD. I’m not sure how, but they did it and it doesn’t even run hot.

Okay, let’s talk about this screen. It’s bright, very very bright. It’s not bright enough to hurt your eyes as it’ll adjust automatically to your environment, but bright enough to always show off just how rich and deep the colors are on the screen. I own a few OLED TVs and other QLED displays and this screen holds up to any other screen I’ve used on a portable device. This screen is absolutely beautiful, no hyperbole. Oh hey, the screen rotates completely around so you can use it as a tablet too. That’s really a bonus to this already impressive laptop package, but it’s there for when you want to watch a movie or browse the web on your lap.

All the other features of this laptop are pretty standard fare. You’ll get bluetooth 5.1, really nice speakers, WiFi 6 and a battery life that will last you all day. The only downside to this laptop that I can think of is the power adapter. I absolutely wish it was a USB C plug or something more standard then a little old school DC plug in.

Overall, this is a very solid laptop that can serve as a decent tablet for short periods of time. Tablet use would be limited as it’s just a bit heavy to use as a tablet for a long period of time, but it’s a nice feature to have. Aside from the power plug, this laptop is an amazing value, with a fantastic screen and great battery life to boot. I really like this Flex2 Alpha and I think you will too!

In the past year I have gone through 2 Laptop computers. Unfortunately that saying you get what you pay for is true, I cannot express how HAPPY I am with this device. The picture doesn't do it justice it is very beautiful. I have the Ice Blue model Specs 10th Gen intel core i5 processor 128GB. Very fast, EXTREAMLY responsive one of if not the best computers "window" computers that is...I have ever had. The crazy part is that this is considered one of their budget models and the budget laptops I have gotten in the past TRULY are budget. This one feels different from boot up until I am finish working on the device. $600+ no isn't cheap, however then again that saying you get what you pay for rings true; a little more for a more reliable computer is well worth it. Great for kids who are learning from home, Great for work at homers like myself. Yes, you can even play games I played The Sims game, which isn't using near as much graphics or cpu as other games ; I found no issues still. My other duds would close out or not respond while playing The Sims. YOU will not be disappointed with this device. I PROMISE.

A nice, small and light laptop. Bought primarily for having around school. It has good enough specs to run more intensive programs such as solidworks and less intensive games. Would recommend for anyone who is looking for a decently priced, light laptop who does not want to spend a lot of money on overkill specs.

My wife upgraded to this one from her old Surface Pro 3 and absolutely loves it! The overall feel from the body to key comfort got her attention. Awesome battery life, camera, microphones and performance.

When I was looking to get a new laptop, I knew I wanted a surface, I just wasn’t sure which one. This one was in a good price range and was what I needed for what I was planning to do (writing). This laptop is nothing overly special per day, but it’s exactly what I needed.

This laptop is perfect for going to Uni online. It runs everything I need at a perfect speed. A great dupe of the MacBook for Microsoft users. Love it!

It’s overall a very powerful computer. It’s perfect for any scenario except it doesn’t have a backlit keyboard

I am IN LOVE with this beautiful work-of-art laptop, which shows what's possible with both form and function are top notch! It's glorious to look at and effortless to work on. I haven't been so happy with a purchase in A LONG LONG TIME!!! And just when you thought things couldn't get any better, I used my new Best Buy credit card and paid it off in short order, which meant I didn't (a) have to come up with the whole purchase price at once, and (b) didn't have to spend anything in interest charges, either. I'd call the whole experience a WIN, WIN, WIN!

I bought this laptop for college and it does everything I need it to. I was able to play light games such as Roblox.

I needed a new work computer. Wanted a 15" to lessen the strain on my eyes from looking nat spreadsheets all day. This checked all the boxes USB-C charging, touchscreen, number keypad.

A few days in I'm more than pleased with the resolution if the display. The keyboard is an adjustment but I'll benefit from the numberpad in the long run. Machine came with Windows 11 Home installed. Haven't had the opportunity to explore new features. Applications load fast and it wakes immediately using the fingerprint scanner. Speakers aren't that great but I have connected to an external display with speakers. I have not tweaked sound settings yet.

Definitely not an Ultrabook, the heft is there. Not unwieldy but wouldn't want to transport daily. I considered the Samsung Galaxy Pro 360 but the Yoga 7i was a no brainer given it's almost half the price.

Lenova Yoga 7I light weight. Can be used as a tablet or laptop. Up grades right away to windows 11. 7i processor is fast. I was able to link up to my micosoft account right away. Comes with finger print acess for added security. Great graphics. So far i enjoy my experience.

I have only had my laptop a weeks but so far I really like it.

The back lite keyboard is nice and the screen size is perfect for me.

The laptop is light weight .

Anthony transfered my data from my old laptop to my new one and because I have the beta plan it was included. He did a great job and put everything where I wanted it.

I am a happy senior right now.

First time to buy a Lenovo laptop. I had always had mainly Dell and a couple of HP so I was skeptical. I absolutely love my Lenovo Yoga. I would definitely recommend a Lenovo laptop. Thank you!

I loveeee this laptop so far. I have done some research and spoke to many different sales reps before purchasing. Only reason I give it a 4 out of 5 is I can not find a hard shell case for it! I have a three year old who is sometimes a little rough!

I love everything about this computer. The screen is huge, it's an ear of use, I adore the keyboard light, the battery life (omg, the linear I've used).. just great all around and my 5 year old loves it abs uses it easily..

My pic says it all, just check it out.

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Great purchase. I think the screen hurts my head after a certain point, but that’s just a reminder to limit my screen time. I’m a freshman in college and it’s definitely doing a great job. I don’t really have anything negative to say about it.

I decided to wait to post a review once I had used the laptop for a few weeks. I really like how fast everything opens/runs. I use this laptop for gaming with friends as well as use it for school/work. I have been able to run software that would drastically slow down my old laptop with no issue on this one. The graphics are great even with just the default settings. I really like how productive I can be with it then turn around and play some games. The fans are very quiet when I turn on the extra cooling. Overall, I would definitely recommend this laptop!

I purchased this laptop to primarily play games on it and I absolutely love it. While it does get pretty hot, the built in fan booster key definitely helps cool it down. And the RGB backlit keyboard is also pretty cool. I definitely recommend it.

This labtop has been a bundle of joy it’s quick watching movies makes you feel like your in a movie theater. But most of all the 240 hz screen lets you play you favorite games they keyboard is brite and fun to look at while gaming

Whether you are watching movies, typing out essays, working on image or video editing jobs, or dabbling in a bit of gaming, it really is a joy to open up and interact with and I´m happy to recommend it

A great laptop for any scenario. Incredibly thin and light making it viable to carry around. Doesn't stand out too much as a "gaming" PC and can easily look like any regular laptop. Games run smoothly when plugged in or even on the go as long as they're run on the correct settings. Plenty of storage space and quick reading speeds with the SSD and strong CPU. Overall, I would buying this gaming laptop if you are in need of an upgrade!

I haven't had a gaming laptop in over 4 years. I was hesitant to buy this for myself but after reading some reviews and some convincing from my husband I took the plunge. And oh my god, I love this thing. The screen is the perfect size and so responsive and quick! I love how the keyboard feels when I type on it. It has so much space on it, I don't know if I'll ever run out of space. Playing games on it is awesome, there's no lag or anything! And the best part is I can play with my husband again!

I bought this PC based on reviews and good past experience with MIS. However, this laptop was a disappointment. The screen started to flicker the second time I turned it on and it did that a few more times. Now the display is completed gone after a week.

You want a review, then I’ll write one, I’m very upset because after 2 weeks of owning it I am having to send it in to MSI for repairs on the warranty because the screen was messed up from the beginning, very disappointed in my purchase. I’ve had MSI laptops before and never did they give me this much grief before, honestly will reconsider purchasing MSI in the future and purchasing from Best Buy.

This device is perfect for any person that wants a very light, small, 2 in 1 laptop at the best price even if it's not on sale! It has all the ports you need. 1 USB C, 2 USB 2.1, HDMI, Micro SD, and seriously what else you need for such a small 2 in 1 laptop. The screen resolution and material is great and perfect for both using it via the keyboard or a pen. I recommend this for those who need it for work, college, and general life tasks. Please do not buy this for video editing, gaming, photo editing, entertainment, or any other heavy tasks. The ram is only 4 GB but the good news is that it has a quad core processor with a fast hard drive. This by far is one of the best products from HP that I have ever purchased even it was not on sale!

Works perfectly well. Convenient for students. Small but reliable and does the work.

I had it's other version that was the same thing but didn't have the 360 screen feature or touch screen. The one I had before for 2 years and it stopped working so I got this one, specifically for the use of college work/remote work on zoom etc... It does it's job good and does what it's supposed to. I have no complaints and got the geek squad 2 year for it just in case (which I highly recommend cause you'll feel more secure).

I love the HP touchscreen laptops. This is my second one and I would get another in a heartbeat. I got the smaller one this time so I could tuck it into my purse. It handles all of my workload with ease and Zoom is great on the go when I'm not in the office. The sound isnt so great so I have to use earbuds for some meetings. But that isnt hte end of the world.

bought this for my daughter to help with school work. Seems to work well. the screen is a little small but works well for her. Touch screen/ tablet option is a nice option as well

My son helped me select this laptop and I like it a lot. It is easy to use, it is light weight and compact. I like the fact that the keyboard folds away if I don't need it. The keys have a nice light touch unlike my old laptop where I had to press hard on the keys. Over all it was perfect for me.

small but power hp laptop. its currently exceeding my expection

I bought this for a Microsoft class just to have ease of use and this didn’t disappoint. Great price for a fully functional laptop. Can get hung up a little bit bc of the slower processor but I can’t complain when it cost me less than $300! I would buy again.

If you are looking for an awesome little laptop and maybe the occasional use as a tablet this is a great choice!

As far as a laptop, It's a perfect size to fit into a small bag, it’s super fast, the screen looks amazing, It has Alexa built in, back light keyboard for low light work, awesome battery life, responsive touch screen, all the right ports I need and a nice touch with the camera privacy shutter. It also has a right and left microphone for stereo on the zoom calls! I give it 5 stars for a laptop without reservation.

Then I began to play with the tablet mode and looked for the screen release button to pull the monitor off for the tablet experience…and….no detachable screen. It just folds over. Which makes for an awkward hold and heavy. You're carrying around a lot of extra weight in the unit as opposed to a unit that truly converts to a tablet and detaches from the keyboard unit. The detachable screen is key for people that are truly wanting a tablet experience (for me anyway). It also has the keys of the keyboard exposed as I was holding the unit (see pics) which just felt wrong. As far as tablet functionality, it worked ok. The screen was responsive with my Microsoft stylus pen and writing was smooth.

Then I went into “tent mode” This is where this 2 in 1 is nice that the screen doesn’t detach. The hinge is firm and solid and allows for a great media experience in tent mode and you can draw and sketch easily as well. I also liked that I could really adjust the angle of the "tent" due to the solid hinge feature. I also liked that the hinge feature in the laptop props the keyboard a little bit giving it a better typing angle in "laptop" mode.

Overall I really liked this unit as a laptop that can “tent” easily. As far as a tablet again…just so so. It functioned ok as a tablet but the heaviness and feeling the keys depress when I held it in my hands detracted from the function for me. Hence the 4 stars. If you don’t use the tablet feature much or are ok with the weight and keys being depressed then I’d say 5 stars.

Dell Inspiron 2 in 1 laptop its a perfect compact laptop for me, at first 14" laptop might be too small for my liking but overall experience it actually end up being a benefit to my lifestyle. about this Inspiron 2 in 1 its 14" full 1080p HD, running the latest AMD Ryzer 7 5700U. it does have a single USB A on both side, the laptop does not use a standard power connector it does use the USB C thats on the left side of the laptop, you might want to get an adapter incase you would like to use the USB C plug and charge at the same time.

on the right side you also get one micro SD port and USB A and headphone jack. with 16GB of RAM it should be enought, you also get 512GB of SSD which id recommend to update it to atleast 1TB. cant forget about front facing camera so youre ready for zoom calls.

i love the design of this laptop, the way the screen lift the keyboard to provide and support for airflow was such a great design idea, the keyboard feels great as well for me it felt premium. theres also a finger print reader, which i never use, but if youre into that its there just another extra feature to have.

the other part about this 2 in 1 laptop is that the screen is full touch control, you can flip the screen 180 degrees and treat as a tablet. windows also have a setting for full tablet mode that you can select, it doesnt come with any stylus pen, not all pen works on all touch screen so you would probably need one that was made by Dell.

ive use the tablet mode alot during my live stream, the size of this 14'" laptop was perfect fit for my table, i was able to placed it right in the middle to be as my third monitor during stream, ive used the tablet mode to watch my stream and chat , or wacthing movies through my Vudu account.

overall the durability seem fine, doesnt feel like it will break easy, flipping to tablet mode doesnt feel great. it does not flip flushed on the back side of the body but i believe its for airflow. the weight wasnt that heavy its perfect weight and it feels premium as it should be.

Thanks to this laptop, I am completely sold on the folding 2-in-1 tablet/laptop yoga functionality. Being able to fold the laptop into a tablet is hugely convenient for watching YouTube, or playing games on the couch. And, the ability to fold the laptop backwards into an “A” shape reduces its footprint enough to allow me to watch videos anywhere. It fits where the traditional laptop cannot and it stands up in places where a tablet would need a kickstand (which never works as well as intended). For convenience, this laptop is incredible.

The formfactor is light, thin, easy to hold and carry with only one hand. It truly is the sweet spot where a smartphone, tablet, and laptop all come together into one capable and convenient device.

The solid state drive makes booting up incredibly fast. Seriously, once you experience how quickly it powers on and boots up, you will never go back to a standard hard drive. The extra cost of a Solid State Hard Drive is completely worth it. I also truly love the fingerprint reader that is built into the power button. It is the absolute fastest way to log in and makes it easy for multiple users to access their own account quickly. Unlocking your own profile is almost instant by just lighting resting your finger on the button - it is quite impressive. Not only is scanning a finger quick, but it is much more consistent and reliable when compared to unlocking via facial recognition. Fingerprint scanning has been around for years, but HP & Microsoft really got it right on this laptop.

While this laptop is impressive, I do have a few complaints.

- I really do not like that the up and down arrow keys are half the size of a standard key. The split key makes navigation a bit cumbersome at times.

- The laptop comes with a fair amount of bloatware. The harddrive has plenty of space, but the computer is always popping up messages about updating special software, running HP programs, or signing up for various other features.

- The keys are completely flat (no contour at all)

- The fans are impressively quiet, but the bottom still becomes quite hot

- The metal lid feels quality but attracts fingerprints (see attached pictures)

- The computer brags about AMD RYZEN series 7 and AMD RADEON Graphics, but the fancy foil stickers are just for show and the laptop is not suitable for any substantial gaming. Much of what you’ll find on Steam requires more power than what this laptop can deliver.

...But, it can handle ROBLOX - so my son gives it a pass.

- There are not enough input ports. I appreciate the MicroUSB Card reader, but just 2 USB and 1 USB-C input is simply not enough - Especially as the USB-C port is how the laptop charges.

The one lone USB-C port does allow for the transfer of displayport / video signal, but it is required for the charging. The logical solution is to attach a USB-C hub, but when the Power Cable is attached a hub - the laptop displays error messages about insufficient power. Either the power brick/cord that comes with the laptop should be more powerful, or there should be a separate USB-C port exclusively for charging.

Overall I believe that this laptop offers great value as it is an impressive balance of power, convenience, and affordability. Those who require intense graphical and processing capabilities (for gaming, animation, or video editing) may want to look elsewhere, but the average user will be delighted with the features, functionality and convenience.

The Dell - Inspiron 7415, 2-in-1, 14.0" Touch-Screen Laptop - AMD Ryzen 7 - 16GB Memory - 512GB Solid State Drive says that the color is Mist Blue, but even in the brightest light looks like a charcoal gray at best with maybe a tinge of blue. This 14" 2 in 1 is fairly light weight, 5 pounds or less, and can easily be carried around in one hand and put in some sort of small tote or bag. For this MSRP, I think that Dell could have included at least some sort of sleeve or carrying case because other than the power unit, there are no other accessories that come with the 2 in 1.

However, this unit does have 360 degree auto-rotate and can thus be used as a laptop in multiple directions, as well as, a tablet in multiple directions, too. I really like this feature for convenience sake. I also really like that this computer can also be used by either engaging the touch pad or just using your fingers, like you would on your smartphone, swiping and touching the computer's screen. Keyboards will pop up on the screen and you can fill in screens or whatever that way versus using the official keyboard.

The very brief printed owner instructions note that this unit includes Wireless-AX, Bluetooth, Micro SD Card Reader, HDMI and USB Type-C, Waves Maxx Audio and a back lit keyboard that is great for working or playing in dim or no light. This unit does have a fingerprint reader for safety'sake. The Webcam can be shuttered because at the top where the view finder is, there is a sliding mechanism that either puts the view finder either fully open or shut for privacy and especially kids these days with Zoom and other conferences.

The solid state drive is so very quiet, cool, and the machine is very quick, great if you are wanting to communicate quickly. The reason for only 4 stars is that I do not feel that I have put it through its paces long enough to run into trouble yet. However, the set up is easy peasy, and the battery life is to die for. I took it out of the box with some charge, charged it, and have for a long time just been shutting the covers, not even turning it off, and when I pick it up each time it is on and engaged in a split second or so.

The only thing that bothered me was that there was no separate 10 key, I am a CPA, but maybe 2 in 1's with only 14" screens do not have enough real estate to put one in. So, other than this 2 in 1 not being able to detach at the hinge and coming with no real accessories. like a stylus pen, carrying case, mouse, or other loaded software, or 24/7 live US-based, no questions asked support like these do on the shopping channels, all is good.

The pros of this product would be good battery life and light weight. The display really "pops" with nice colors, and looks large for a 14" display. There's a clever feature where - when using the keyboard in a tradition laptop mode - the bottom of the display serves to lift the front of the keyboard for better ergonomics. There's a unified "key" that serves both as the fingerprint reader as well as the power button.

The cons include performance limitations given the small form-factor. I'm accustomed to my home PC, which is based on an 11th Generation Intel processor, a lot of DDR4 memory, and a PCIe4 NVMe drive, so the comparison isn't necessarily a fair one. Like most smaller form-factor devices, getting enough information on the display can be challenging, but that's the nature of a smaller device. Lastly, I have dry hands, and I've yet to have a good experience with fingerprint readers. This is no exception - my fingers are hit or miss on the reader.

All in all, for the money this is a good deal, providing reasonable performance and solid features.

The Dell Inspiron 14 arrived in a nondescript cardboard box, not much of an unboxing experience. Included in the box is the laptop, a charger (USB-C) and a plug to go with the charger. Once opened, I was pleasantly surprised with a laptop that is very nicely designed fairly thin, clean and sleek. The top lid is an attractive metallic dark blue color while the lower half is a dark metallic gray color. I’m not sure if I like the two tone color scheme. I think it would look nicer if it were all blue.

Setup was very straight forward, as with other Windows devices, you simply log in with your Microsoft login and your settings are applied. I like that the camera has a privacy shutter (albeit with a tiny metal slider button that doesn’t slide easily) that you can actually see when it’s activated. I have a work laptop that has a privacy shutter also, but it’s not as obvious when its activated. In addition to the 2 USB 3.2 and 1 USB-C ports, there is a HDMI port! On my 2 other laptops (1-3 years old), they don’t have HDMI ports, so if I wanted to put something on the TV, I need to use a USB-C adapter. There is also a Micro SD slot for your photos. The keyboard is backlit with a high and low setting. While we’re on the keyboard, the function keys do double duty as F1-F12 as well as computer settings (volume, keyboard lighting etc). You toggle between function keys and setting keys by pressing fn+esc buttons to lock the function keys or setting keys. But there’s no indicator to tell you which selection you’re on. On my other laptops, there is either a LED that turns on to let you know that the function keys are active, or you hold the fn key and the setting key to activate. Minor pet peeve I suppose.

Using the laptop is a very pleasant experience, the keyboard is nicely laid out and a good size. The power button, on the upper right of the keyboard, doubles as a fingerprint reader to log into Windows, definitely a nice feature! I was a bit surprised that facial recognition unlock isn’t available on this laptop though. The 2 in 1 feature is nice, but I don’t usually use the laptop as a tablet, I find it too heavy. I downloaded a trading application I use use daily and it installed and ran very quickly. I also installed Microsoft Office and used Excel and Word with no issues. This laptop should be able to handle all my everyday tasks with ease.

Dell Mobile Connect: As an iPhone and iMessage user, I usually have my phone nearby to read or send messages. With Dell Mobile Connect, it allows me to send and receive iMessages and text messages, in addition, I get all the notifications on my phone. It tried to mirror my phone basically. It seems to do this somewhat successfully. I can send and receive messages, it won’t however, copy all your current messages on your phone to the app. When I rebooted the PC, the conversations I had started on the PC went away (they’re still on my iPhone). I should also be able access my photos and videos from this app also, but I wasn’t having any luck. Both my laptop and iPhone are on the same wifi; the instructions on the screenovate web site shows that in the Dell Mobile access app, I need to have a setting “allow local network access” toggled in the ON position. On my phone, that setting isn’t even available (see photos uploaded). It seems the Dell Mobile Connect app needs some work, but it’s a good attempt to bridge the gap between your mobile device and PC.

Alexa came pre-installed with the laptop, this is great, as I have many Alexa products, but don’t have an Alexa speaker near my office where I will be using the laptop. With the Alexa app, I can have Alexa turn on lights, control the thermostat, etc as if I had a speaker nearby! But this isn’t unique to this Dell laptop, I was able to download the Alexa PC app on my other Windows laptop as well.

Overview:

This is a great little laptop for anyone looking for a laptop for work or school. The minimal design, features and processor speed makes it a great choice and I would highly recommend it. I did have a few “cons” on my list, but they’re minor issues, not deal breakers. I look forward to using this Dell laptop on a daily basis in my home office!

Pros:

1. fingerprint reader

2. Nice, clean design

3. Dell Mobile

4. Mechanical privacy shutter (that you can see when it’s on/off)

5. Light up keyboard

6. Alexa

Cons:

1. Can’t unlock using face

2. 2 tone color scheme

3. No LED to indicate whether function keys are on or not

4. Privacy shutter difficult to slide

Dell’s Inspiron 7000 2-in-1 14” is a very good starter laptop computer for students, recent grads, aspiring creatives, or light gamers on the go.

Other reviewers have commented on the rather minimalistic unboxing, and I for one was super thankful I didn’t have a boatload of plastic nonsense to throw away on unboxing (most of it cannot be recycled anyway). The trash was minimal and it’s a pitch-perfect approach for the audience of this particular laptop.

The hinge design is actually one of my favorites I've seen in 2-in-1s lately. It's both smooth and substantive all at once - and comparing to a tablet+kickstand+keyboard combo (like the Surface), you'll love the ability to change the angle of the computer without it falling over and/or forcing awkward angles. It feels both lightweight and stable, which is a surprising rarity for 2-in-1’s, and Dell doesn’t disappoint here.

There was a minimum amount of pre-loaded nonsense, which is a time-saver very much appreciated as my family’s IT person who regularly sets up new devices. Out of the box, it was good to go within about 30 minutes of setup time which seems to be pretty normal these days on Windows machines. The battery life so far has been outstanding. I haven’t needed to try out the Express Charge™ options, but it’s nice they’re included.

I really liked the advent of the mechanical webcam cover, what I did not like was the comparatively low quality of the ONLY cam on the computer — too low of a quality to allow for facial recognition (which is probably why they included the fingerprint reader?). There is no back-facing webcam like you find on laptops in the 14-17” range, and I don’t really want to attach an external webcam, but it’s “good enough” if you’re just doing video meetings with your team/cohort. The fingerprint reader also makes a lot of sense in a world with masks in classroom settings, where this laptop is likely going to find a huge amount of viability.

The touchscreen is responsive and works well with the Microsoft pen stylus, and it has a magnetic attach point for the pen on both the left and right sides of the screen. The touchpad is a nice size and has no weird pressure points, the keyboard is also nice to type on — no surprises there (for work laptops you don’t need crazy high-end, you just want it to do its job reliably, and it does here).

The brightness of the screen and viewing angles are very good and they’re telling the truth about the minimal bezel. You won’t get crazy resolution out of this device or 4K (not really important in the context). You WILL get versatility and battery life, which is important in a laptop for students and new grads.

The placement and number of the included ports (USB-A, USB-C, HDMI, and MicroSD) are also very good and support almost everything an aspiring creative will be using. The inclusion of Wireless AX/Wi-Fi 6 alongside a generous 512GB SSD HD virtually guarantees this laptop could survive an entire HS or College stretch.

I have no complaints about this laptop at all - it’s exactly what it should be, and in the context of a starter laptop for a student, or a recent grad’s first computer, or a creative work laptop or portable “good enough” gaming machine, it’s a very good option to consider.

I was thrilled to get a new computer! As a student, it is crucial to have an efficient computer and this one is excellent for work and study. I have also been very pleased with the sound system and widescreen, which is especially good for streaming movies, shows, and videos whenever I need a break from work. The convertible feature adds to its versatility and offers an up-close look at whatever project or assignment I am working on. The touch screen feature gives the user so much control. Essentially, the computer has everything a modern user will need and so much more!

The set-up was fairly easy. The very first time I tested the computer, I was greeted by Cortana, which led me through the entire set-up process (I thought that was neat and entertaining). All it takes is signing in to your Microsoft account(s) and there is also an easy, optional feature that links the computer to your phone. It runs and starts up quickly, without lagging. One of my favorite parts of this computer is that it has 459 GB storage space! Storage is a crucial factor that I consider with all my devices because I love to keep all my photos and important files safely stored and I hate to have to delete some photos to make space for more. It is heavier than my last computer, but it is also a lot bigger. Nonetheless, it is still very portable and the battery life is amazing!

I always prefer having a mouse attached to my laptop and I often need to connect my devices, whether that is to connect my computer to a bigger monitor, import pictures from my camera, or charge my phone or headphones. I am happy that this computer has USB ports that enable all those necessary connections. Webcam quality can definitely improve, but it works well for a computer. The keyboard is smooth and easy-to-use.

I would definitely recommend this laptop to any student and to someone looking for a great every-day use computer. I am confident that this computer will last me a very long time and that it will adequately meet every one of my needs and expectations securely and reliably.

The Dell Inspiron 14 7415 2-in-1 is a snappy device. For folks in the market for a solid computer for work or school, I highly recommend it. I should say upfront that I received this 2-in-1 for purposes of providing an honest and unbiased review. I agreed to review this laptop not knowing the detailed specs of the machine in advance. With no preconceived notions, I thought the laptop was impressive.

This machine is a workhorse for those working from home or those who want a solid day-to-day computer. I spent many years in academia, I would have loved a laptop like this for taking notes in class or working on papers during breaks. This is a good device for now with some potential to be upgraded and improved upon later.

Overview: The aluminum finish has a blue tint. It is subtle, but it still stands out in a good way. The device feels good to my hands. Fingerprints were at a minimum. Unlike some other laptop surfaces, no one will ever confuse this device with a fingerprint magnet. The laptop has a 720P webcam with a privacy toggle built-in. The display acts as a stand and provides a lift to the device so that airflow can help cool the machine. It also provides a bit of an ergonomic arch to the keyboard. Keyboard is responsive and snappy. The trackpad is large. The screen showed some light bleed on purely dark screens, but nothing too noticeable. All-in-all, I thought the IPS display looked sharp. Colors looked good. I never had any problems with viewing angles. Ryzen 5 5500U processor combined with the internal NVME SSD hard drive makes for a fast machine. The PC boots in a matter of seconds

The screen flips back to transform the laptop into a touch screen tablet. It all works great. In fact, I think this works better in tablet mode than some 2-in-1 PCs that are way more expensive.

While I am heaping the machine’s praises, I should point out that the battery performed great. On a full charge, battery estimator estimates you can get around nine hours. In my own experience, I averaged around 6. I played games like “Magic the Gathering: Arena”, streamed video, and spent hours online. I am used to laptops that do not last half as long. I was impressed.

There are two USB-A 5 Gbps ports, a HDMI port, a micro-SD port, a 3.5MM combo jack for headsets, and a USB-C port that doubles as a Display Port and power port. The device supports USB-C charging. It has no other way to charge. The USB-C charging seemed fast. The 65W power brick does a good job, but unless you have the device plugged into a docking station of some sort, you lose out on the USB-C connection. I wish there were another USB-C port. I would prefer a proprietary charger and an open USB-C port, but that is me. If you work from home and are required to be on a wired LAN, you will need a USB to LAN adapter. Because there are only two USB-A ports, a solid USB hub is a necessity with this computer if you plan to have more than two USB devices plugged in at a time.

The laptop comes with Bluetooth 5.0 and an 802.11ax wireless network adapter. Wi-Fi performance was good. No dropped connections or struggles during my testing. Range was solid for me. Still, with all the wireless devices in my place, I had a good connection.

Comfort: This is not the lightest laptop / 2-in-1 out there. It is not the smallest, either, but I found it hit the sweet spot in terms of size and portability. Now, I like that the monitor doubles as a riser to help provide airflow when the laptop is on a desk, but on my lap, it gets a bit uncomfortable having the monitor dig into my legs.

The computer comes with a minimal amount of bloatware or pre-installed software, but I found what does come installed to be a bit of a mixed bag. Dell has an app installed to connect your phone to the computer. I could not get the app to work with a Samsung Galaxy S10 or a Google Pixel 4. The laptop comes with a 25-day trial to McAfee. Personally, the McAfee software got in the way. Constant onscreen pop-ups and ads were annoying. I will just use Windows Defender, but that is me. Dell software that used the system’s webcam to track my head movements for purposes of positioning audio seemed pointless and just led to a system resources crash. Running software and driver updates from Windows Update worked great, but the Dell updating software that came with the machine screwed up the display driver’s software. I was forced to reinstall the software from AMD. I would recommend just using Windows Update and avoiding Dell’s auto-updates if my experience is indicative of what the experience will be like for others. Probably the only piece of software I liked was Dell Cinema which had a guide to add various streaming subscriptions in one place for easy viewing.

Upgradeability: The model I tested came with a 256GB NVME hard drive, 8 GB of DDR4 3200 RAM in dual channel, and the 5500U AMD processor. Out of the box, this is a solid device, but I could see that 256GB hard drive filling up fast. Thankfully, Dell has a service guide online to guide any future repairs or upgrades. The components appear to be easily accessible. Upgrading the hard drive and the RAM down the line would be a good way to keep the machine running fast in the future. For the time being, I would recommend storing photos and videos either on a cloud-based service or on a Micro SD card if you are worried about space.

Conclusion: I have been building computers for over 25 years. I always have people ask what type of computer I would recommend. That has always been a loaded and complicated question. For someone looking for a solid work or school laptop, I feel confident in recommending the Dell Inspiron 14 7415 2-in-1. It is not a gaming computer designed to play the latest and greatest AAA games. It might play some games if they are not too new or too graphically intensive. This machine was meant for the user who wants to be online, stream videos, telecommute, write papers, take notes in class, perform typical day-to-day operations. In my usage, the operating system was stable. I never had a system crash or blue screen.

Hard drive space and RAM will be at a premium with this model. There is no wired LAN connection and there are not many USB ports. As an office computer, a USB hub or a docking station will probably be a necessity. I also found the Dell software to be a bit underwhelming.

But those nitpicks aside, I really like this machine. It is a solid workhorse. The performance of the Ryzen 5500U processor and the battery life really impressed me. I love how it looks. I love the display. I love the keyboard and the touch pad. It is a very solid laptop 2-in-1 computer.

I have included some hardware spec screenshots taken from CPU-Z. I hope this information is helpful. I want to thank Best Buy and Dell for letting me test the Inspiron 14 7415 2-in-1.

Recommended. 4.5/5

I am a reviewer in this invitation-only program and was provided this product for the purpose of writing an honest, unbiased review.

I received the Dell Inspiron 14 7415 2-in-1 AMD Ryzen 5000 Series with AMD Radeon 2.10 GHz Graphics card. 2 USB Ports. 1 USB C Port. 1 HDMI Port. 1 Micro SD Card Slot 1 headphone jack. 1 integrated camera with slide cover to close if needed. I went through the setup and all the updates with Windows. That took about 2 to 3 hours total. Going through the setup was pretty straightforward. Follow the prompts and you are all set.

I then used SiSoftware to benchmark the PC prior to testing functionality. This took about 1 hour to run the benchmark. I was surprised, this Dell it did NOT run hot. Usually SISoftware pushes the computers that I have benchmarked to the point where it runs really hot. The benchmark came back showing that the PC met the specs as advertised. Benchmark for graphics card came back with AMD Radeon 1.8 GHZ with 512 MB DDR4. Max speed was at 1.8GHz. HDMI plug and play was easy.

I then tested transfer speeds of USB to local solid state HD. Speeds are quick. Also my wireless transfer speeds are really fast as well per wifi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) System settings showed that this is already setup with Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6 AX200 160MHz. So that makes this Wi-Fi 6 compatible. I have a mesh network in my house, but I am currently running on WiFi 5. I can't afford Wi-Fi 6 yet. Regardless, the wireless connection was flawless with pickup signal and transfers between rooms and different parts of my house.

I moved on to test per my day job. I used Revu Blubeam to test the graphics card and it kept up and did not crash. No issues. AMD Radeon did really well with the complex Bluebeam material.

USB C transfer speeds are FAST. I transferred 2 GB of 4K video in 10 secs.

I viewed 4K raw video on online streaming and made a movie. No problems either. Image was nice and crisp. No lag. Colors in 4k look very vivid. Also settings where easy to change. AMD Radeon did well here too.

Tablet mode is really nice. Both full tablet and tent mode is great.

Color (physical color of metallic gray - not talking about the screen) of the PC and the weight is really good. Well balanced. Metal feels nice. Not plasticy like other cheaper computers.

Video Calls were fine. No issues. Onboard camera was good. I like the privacy slide that comes built in. No sticky note needed to cover the camera.

Sound and mic was great. No complaints. Speakers were good. Came with DTX option with purchase/trial. Same with Dolby Atmos is optional with trial. I just stuck with the Windows Spatial use and it still sounded great.

Dell has always been the workforce of businesses. I currently have a Dell Latitude laptop computer with my current employer. They are just solid devices. Dell always provides great support and solid builds.

Dell also has onboard software that is proprietary to help with BIOS updates and driver updates and other mobile connectivity options , which is nice.

Only ding I could give this is the touch mouse kept on accidentally getting hit and my cursor moved to type things and it jumped all over the place which is typical for these types of mouse pad setups.

Battery life was pretty decent.

Well Done Dell. I would highly recommend this product for gaming or using for work with high graphics demand.

Dell has created a very nice laptop for basic work, such as home office and student use. Laptops are not “one size fits all” so it is important to understand what you need before making a purchase.

This laptop is fast, lightweight and has some very nice features. It comes with 8 GB of memory, which is enough for web browsing, office software, working remotely and most things that people would need at home, school or work. The 256 GB Solid State drive also provides enough disk space for most users, especially since there are so many cloud storage options out there. Solid state drives are fast as well, making this very snappy.

Setup and configuration was very straight forward and took very little time. Once configured, it is always important to update Windows, so you will want to take the time to update. Dell will offer additional options so please look at what makes sense for you. The support assist is very nice, as it will provide system updates and other scanning options for your new laptop.

This computer boots up very fast and once it is up, it provides a fingerprint reader that works flawlessly. There is no lag and everything is seamless. The display is clear and bright and looks like a high quality display. 1920 x 1080 is the highest resolution and the recommended setting. The touch screen is precise and responsive as well.

The hinge is solid and works perfectly for converting your laptop to a tablet. Once folded over, the keyboard is disabled so you will not need to worry about accidental keys being pressed.

The keyboard is backlit and comfortable and also very responsive. They key clicks are perfect, soft and quiet. The mouse is also responsive and fairly large. The layout is fairly standard and easy to use.

I have yet to run the battery out after 5 days of light use. It charges fairly fast and seems to outlast other laptops that I own.

I would recommend this laptop to anyone for everyday use. Dell always puts out a quality product and this one performs very well.

Bought it for my wife, she’s coming from a sony vaio 15.6. This is our first AMD (ryzen 5 5600)laptop, was afraid of getting really hot but it works cool and fast, i think its faster than my asus TUF I5 10th gen. So far she is in love with that, speakers sound is clear and loud, screen quality is amazing, its light weight, keyboard touch is good and lit up, wifi 6 is fast, battery is long last.

It would get 5 stars if i would not have to deal with windows bit locker error messages every other day

Verdict: This light-weight, portable, and capable laptop is ideal to bring to school, work, or while traveling. This laptop performs well, and it can also be used as a tablet with full touchscreen. It is a great option for students and professionals.

First impressions. This computer is sleek, thin, and light. It also features small bezels and a generous keyboard with lighted keys. The laptop also has a fingerprint reader for faster logon.

Hardware. The keyboard allows for comfortable and fairly quiet typing. The touchpad mouse works as expected. You can also do multi-finger motions on the touchpad, but these require some learning. The 14” screen is bright with a high-definition display. It can be completely folded back to be used as a tablet, or used half folded to watch movies. Since it is also a touchscreen, you can really use the screen as a tablet and navigate with just a finger. With a compatible digital pen, this computer can also be used as a writing pad. As expected, the camera and microphone work well. Of note, the webcam has a privacy cover so that you can make sure that no one can watch you through your webcam even if the webcam gets hacked.

Computer performance. The AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 256GB SSD, and 8GB of RAM provide a great user experience with snappy responses. You can also run quite a few programs at the same time with 8GB of RAM, which is now the standard for new computers. The SSD allows for VERY quick computer startups.

Things I love.

- Premium feel

- Lighted keys provide great convenience in low light

- Privacy cover for the webcam

- Nice keyboard that feels great

- Bright screen with high definition

- The solid-state drive allows for fast startup

- The 8GB of RAM makes everything run snappy

- Active pen compatibility

- The keyboard types quietly and the fan noise is not really noticeable

Things I don’t love.

- The fingerprint reader doesn’t always work; maybe it just takes a bit of time to get use to it

- One USB-C port is not enough. One or two more would have been great

Overall, this laptop provides everything I need to do work on the road, and to use as entertainment for movies or as a tablet. Because it is so light and quiet, I use it on my train commute to work, and also to take notes in meetings. I highly recommend it.

As someone who has used a LOT of laptops over the past 10 years, I have experienced a lot of ups-and-downs in this market. I have to say that overall, this Dell Inspiron 14 7415 laptop is fantastic choice for a wide range of users.

This is a 14 inch a convertible laptop with the following features:

- AMD Ryzen 5 5500U Processor

- 256 SSD storage (could be better)

- 8 GB of RAM (upgradeable)

- Integrated AMD graphics (pretty good for integrated)

- Touchscreen with 1920 x 1080 display (extra points for not being less than 1080 in 2021!)

- USB 3.1 type A ports (x2)

- USB C 4.0 port (x1 , also used for charging)

- HDMI port (x1)

- Headset/microphone combination port

- Micro SD port

Additionally, it has...

- Fingerprint reader for easy sign-in

- Backlit keyboard with 2 stages of brightness (and very well done)

- Really decent trackpad for a laptop this size

Quickly, for the techy folks who want to know...

- Yes, them memory is upgradeable. Per Dell, up to 16GB

- The SSD is the harder-to-find, shorter M.2 style (see photo for clarification)

USABILITY

Even at 14 inches, the screen is bright and crisp. The bezels are minimal, and because this is a convertible notebook, meaning you can bend the screen all the way around to put it in tablet-style, it means you can bend it back farther than you can with some laptops, making it very usable if you are looking at it while standing up. The keys are a nice size and spaced well. The arrow keys are scrunched together in the corner, so up and down are rather small and can be difficult to place without looking at where your fingers are located. This laptop also offers a fingerprint reader, which is embedded in the power button. The power button is in the top right corner of the keyboard, meaning the Delete key is one key to the left of where you might be used to finding it on other laptops. It may be a good idea to disable actions associated with pressing the power button if you are a frequent user of the Delete key.

The backlighting in this keyboard is among the best I have seen. There are 2 levels of brightness, along with turning it off completely. At full brightness, there is light present around the edges of the screen, but it is very subtle and not distracting, as I have found with other backlit keyboards. The keys are also opaque enough that the light shining through to illuminate the character on the key makes that character crisp and clear, and easier to identify symbols. I would compare the lighting of these keys to a Kindle Paperwhite, where they almost appear as white painted onto the key, but equally clear in the dark as in a fully lit room.

The trackpad is also superior to many others I have used. It is responsive and offers a good array of customizations. While this may seem commonplace, I have found recently that it is not. A laptop given to me to use at work required a special software download to even be able to reverse the scrolling direction. On this Dell Inspiron, the settings adjustments are directly in the Windows 10 settings, making them easy to access.

The touchscreen is quite responsive as well. I am not a huge user of touchscreen laptops as I don't like fingerprints on my display, and I also may want to point at something on my screen without causing an action by the computer, but when using this in a tablet mode, it works well.

PERFORMANCE

As mentioned above, the memory is upgradable. Depending on the user for this computer, this may or may not be a concern. The 8 GB of memory is sufficient to perform basic work on the computer - internet browsing, checking email, opening a word processor or spreadsheet, and video conferencing. However, since 8 GB is today's bare minimum, for those who want to do more, the memory can be upgraded. As a regular user of Adobe Photoshop, a computer's performance with this software is important to me. Photoshop installed and opened with ease on this computer. However, it did start slowing down a bit once I started modifying photos, especially with artistic effects and multiple layers. However, the fact that I can do this work at all on the laptop makes it usable for me out of the box. I might need my main workstation for large projects, but quick edits are doable, and a bump in the memory will help even more.

This laptop includes integrated graphics. You probably won't be able to hard-core gaming on it. However, light gaming should be possible, especially with a RAM upgrade.

This laptop has 256 GB SSD, so hard drive performance is not an issue. However, I wish Dell would have at least added 512 GB into it. While we live in a world of cloud storage, software alone takes up a lot of space and can quickly deplete storage you might need for local files. This is also upgradable, but it uses the shorter version of M.2 SSD modules, so it is likely to cost a bit more to upgrade it since these modules are less common.

Battery life has been impressive as well. After a full charge, I spent about 2 hours installing software, browsing the internet, and checking email, and the battery was still at 75%. When testing Photoshop's performance, the fans definitely kicked in and it was clear they were running hard, so that dropped the battery slightly more, but this is an intense-use application and can be expected. By the way, even when running hard, the fans were very quiet. I was in a quiet room by myself, but if I were using this in a coffee shop or other location where there is background noise, I doubt I would have heard them at all.

OTHER FEATURES AND THOUGHTS

The Dell Inspiron 14 7415 has a USB C port, but it also uses this for charging. To be able to use both data transfer and power, you will need some kind of hub or dongle that has passthrough, meaning the hub/dongle needs to have a USB C port that you can plug the power cable into to pass power to the battery, along with another USB C port for data transfer. It also has 2 USB 3.1 ports and a standard-size HDMI port, which is nice if you wish to connect it to a larger external monitor when you are working from a desk.

As far as laptops of this size are concerned, this laptop is slightly heavier than some models I have seen in this size. However, in most cases, it probably won't be that noticeable. The extra weight comes from the some of the nice aluminum casing, as it is not all plastic like some lower-end laptops. It is very thin and will fit comfortably even in smaller bags.

Another included feature that I love on newer laptops is the switch at the top of the display that closes the shutter on the video camera, which this Dell Inspiron includes. This is a physical switch that you can slide that actually covers the video camera. I usually put a piece of post-it paper over the video camera since I am bothered by the constant visibility when I am not using it, so this is much appreciated. It is also detectable by Windows and related software. When I am using video conferencing software, it can recognize when I open and close this shutter.

Like most laptop keyboards, the function keys (F1-F12) have secondary (nowadays primary) alternate functions assigned to them. This laptop has the usual - volume up, down, and mute, screen brightness up and down, keyboard backlight adjustments, etc. However, this Dell laptop gives generous spacing to the shift and enter keys, and uses full-size left and right arrow keys. As a result, the print-screen, home, end, and insert keys share F10, F11, and F12. Insert and delete follow those going to the right, and finally the power button. This takes away functions that might otherwise be used for these keys. For example, F4 is the Play/Pause key, but there are no Skip Forward and Skip Back keys. And yet, F9 doesn't have any special feature assigned to it. I wouldn't mind this as much if this key could be customized, but none of these keys can be customized. It isn't a huge deal, but it would have been a nice add-in to allow customization of this one key.

Overall, this laptop is a great choice whether the user requires a lot or very little from it. It's thin and lightweight, but comfortably large enough to get a lot of work done. The keyboard and trackpad are a joy to use, and the screen is crisp and bright, with a resolution that won't require a lot of left-right scrolling on webpages and documents (I HATE that on 768 resolution laptops -that should be banned on any new computer today!).

So far, I am impressed with this little computer. The size is perfect for travel, laying in bed, a small café table, but big enough to get the job done. I have not had a new laptop in quite some time, but this computer has some pep to it. The AMD Ryzen 5000 series processor is no slouch, and you can feel it. The graphics are sharp and clean, with a screen that displays colors vibrantly. The AMD Ryzen processor and AMD Radeon graphics card work perfectly in sync with one another and the experience is pleasant, quick, nimble, and visually stimulating.

Another thing I enjoy is the well-backlit keyboard, capable of 3 brightness settings. The long keys on each end make typing precise without accidentally hitting other keys. The charging port is USB-C which is super helpful, and the charging cable is a 65w. This model comes with 2 USB ports, an HDMI, and even a mini SD card slot, plenty of ports to get projects done, and the ability to display them and show off your creation.

OK, let's talk about the coolest part. This thing turns into a tablet! The screen can open almost a full 360 degrees and folds flat upon its own underside to sit perfectly flat. This feature was my favorite. I liked to prop the screen up and watch movies or flip it into tablet mode while lounging on the couch or in bed. This computer has the best of both worlds, computer and tablet with the power of a computer. The 10-finger touch, full HD WVA display adds to the immersive experience, it just feels so smooth. I wish I had gotten this machine sooner.

In all, I am pleased with this computer and can see it to be perfect for a college student, or someone who travels and needs to pack light. I would not exactly call this a gaming laptop, but I bet it could handle itself well. The one thing I did not like too much was that when the computer is flipped into tablet mode, the keyboard is exposed on the back. I do not like the idea of having the keyboard being set down on anything. Other than the exposed keyboard, this computer is great, and I will happily take it everywhere with me.

I bought this 2 in 1 dell Inspiron 7000 on sale for only 550$. I’ve had it for a day and I am loving it. The specs are impressive for the most part, it is plenty fast for daily use and some gaming is even do-able. My only complaint so far has been that the fan can get kinda loud but it is nothing too bad. The 2 in 1 mode is awesome. I would recommend upgraded the ram to at least 12gb though. I’ve attached some benchmarks and images below.

Benchmarks/performance:

Beaming.drive: low settings 30-50fps

Minecraft: medium settings 70-100 fps

Userbenchmark results: userbenchmark.com/UserRun/48444319

Unboxing experience: 5/5

Display right out of the box: 5/5

ProMotion: 5/5 smoothness

Braided MagSafe cable: 5/5

Keyboard typing quality: 5/5

Trackpad: 5/5

Fingerprint sensor: 5/5 fast and larger than previous iterations

Notch: dont care honestly (neutral) and most of the times you dont see it, and its hidden when u fullscreen content

Function keys: fullsize 5/5

Build quality: 5/5 excellent and as expected from a premium apple product

Bluetooth and wifi connections works perfectly fine

Apple stickers are black: 5/5

MacOS: 4/5 so far; not 100% sure yet as its my first Mac

Performance: 5/5 has been flawless so far (didnt test games yet and not sure i will)

Battery: 5/5 excellent and way better than most premium laptops out there

Cooling: 5/5 fans didnt even turn on yet no matter what i did, it only gets just a tad bit warm after about an hour of use

No complaints so far. I definitely recommend this laptop for those who are able to get it. It should last many years before it starts begging to be put to rest. And please dont say this is for pros only, having a good computer shouldnt be gatekeeped from anyone able to get one, and getting one is better for longevity and resale value.

Out of the box brand new with screen flickering on the top right corner near the battery bar.

Cannot upload video but it can be seen clearly from the pics.

Apple quality control used to be good but not anymore.

Brought it back for refund already.

When Apple first introduced the M1 silicon chip that was built entirely in-house last year, it took the world by storm and it put AMD and especially Intel, on notice. Plebians and professionals both knew that the professional version of the M1 was right around the corner.

Fast forward to 2021, both the M1 Pro and M1 Max was introduced and not only did it pretty much make Intel and AMD chips irrelevant for productivity workflows (as a PC gamer, I still recommend the traditional chips from AMD and Intel), but it also shot a warning round towards NVIDIA with Apple's new GPU prowess. The M1 Max has GPU performance similar to the RTX 3060...in a SoC package significantly smaller, less heat and more power efficient. That's insane.

Apple had answered the call with the new redesigned MBP and tech world will remember this version as Apple's finest notebook computer since the original MacBook Pro from over a decade ago.

Note: if you're not doing anything that makes you money or live by the "time is money", I highly recommend you to NOT buy this over a M1 MacBook Air. I've been photo editing large amounts of DNG files in Lightroom Classic and the M1 MacBook Air was more than capable of handling the load.

I will start this review by stating that this laptop probably has more power under the hood than any average consumer will need but, if the price is within your budget, you really can’t go wrong with the new 14” MacBook Pro. Performance of the M1 Pro chip is superb - I don’t get into fancy benchmarks but can just share that, in real world use, this thing flies. I wouldn’t describe myself as a “power user,” by any stretch but, based on my limited experience thus far, I think the 2021 MBP packs more than enough power for most users. While not as elegant looking as the MacBook Air, the MBP finally better balances function with form - the addition of ports, physical function keys, and return of the MagSafe charger are all welcome changes. The keyboard is fantastic - if you are coming from an older MacBook model with the much maligned butterfly keyboard, you will undoubtedly enthusiastically welcome the “magic keyboard” typing experience. The trackpad remains one of the best in the industry with great haptics and an ample control area. Audio is superb - without question the best speakers I have heard on a laptop. The webcam is also now finally 1080p, so your video calls will be vastly improved. The display is fantastic - it’s bright, crisp, and expansive. I have to admit that I was not sure how I would feel about the notch and, quite frankly, I am still not sure. I can say that, generally speaking, it has not been a major annoyance/problem - it’s hidden in full screen and most of the apps I’ve used are able to handle the notch without issue. Touch ID remains fast and secure and you can’t beat the integration with your other iOS devices, including the ability to unlock your Mac with your apple watch. Mac OS Monterey is great - not a huge departure from Big Sur but will bring some welcome functionality, such as Universal Control. Battery life is very good, but not quite as impressive as the 13" M1 MacBook Pro and Air...but charing on the 14" is super quick. There’s no getting around that this is an expensive laptop but, if you have the budget, this laptop will undoubtedly provide you with many years of use.

Normally when I restored my MacBook Air M1 from an older MacBook Pro... it took about 1-2 hours to complete... this MacBook Pro M1 Pro took 35 minutes... it was amazingly fast... the screen quality is superb and the extra screen real estate is so delightful! I highly recommend the new MacBook Pros to Apple enthusiasts!

Also loaded Movavi and WOW my videos saved so quickly!

I've been a MacBook Pro user for well over a decade now and have been repeatedly disappointed with Apple's direction and revisions of their flagship laptop over those years. This version changes everything - I'm fully in love again. The resurrected ports, the much-improved keyboard, and even the remarkable spatial audio are all just the MINIMUM highlights for me - performance with the M1 Pro has been stellar, as well. And that notch? It's a tad odd, but it didn't take long at all for me to get used to it (and it does NOT interfere with your screen space - the entire menu bar is added and new screen space to the MacBook - technically a taller screen).

If you're in the market for a high-end laptop, there's no better choice - even at the entry level with this base model. Trust me.

You notice the 120hz screen right out of the box. The mini-led display is also amazing. Wonderful laptop and perfect size!

Let me preface this by saying, if you are not a power user, you will probably not notice the difference between this and the base M1 MacBook Pro. But if you look at the price of a regular M1 MacBook Pro with 16gb of RAM and a 512gb ssd, the price difference is $300. The increased screen size, high refresh rate screen, more ports, better webcam, no Touch Bar, and the M1 Pro is absolutely worth it.

Now onto the part where it's almost perfect. I still have to use a USB-C to USB adapter for the odd flash drive I need to use. Not a big deal but still inconvenient. Next is battery life. It will be less than the M1 but still very good. Now if you have a lot going on at once, you will notice that charge decrease very quickly. That leads into my biggest gripe but not huge. You only get the base charger. The nice part is that you can buy the charging brick that supports fast charging but it's like $90 and out of stock everywhere. It's not a slow charger by any means but it takes a while longer than my old 2019 i5 MacBook Pro did.

Okay summary time. If you do anything productivity based (video/music editing, programming, have a billion tabs open, running multiple displays) buy this base model 14" or any of the upgraded versions. You will notice a difference. If it's a Netflix machine or you spend most of your time just surfing the web, you waste your money over the regular M1 Macs. The best thing you can do too is get Totaltech offered by Best Buy because that made my AppleCare free and Geek Squad set it up during my appointment after my pickup.

Acer new Chromebook Spin 713 is an affordable slim powerful Chromebook with no compromise on build quality or performance. Compared to its last year model this Chromebook has the new Intel Core I5 11th gen processor with Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Also, has 2 new USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports with 5v charging.

What is in the box: Acer Chromebook Spin 713, 45 W USB C power adapter, Manual/warranty sheets.

Measurement & Weight: It measures 11.8 x 9.25 x 0.67 inches and weighs 3.01 pounds (1.35kg).

Color: Silver; Memory: 8GB; Storage: 256GB PCie NVMe SSD

Design: This 13.5-inch 2256 x 504 IPS Vertiview display with ACER logo on the front. Display is one of the best standout features for the price point. Colors are vibrant and crisp and is very bright. This Chromebook display features 3:2 aspect ratio compared to the standard 16:9 on most of todays laptop. This means more screen size vertically which gives more real estate space that minimizes less zooming or scrolling of webpages and more room for browser.

Spin 713 is very well built with military-grade durable aluminum chassis unlike other brands that are plasticky. Has Corning Gorilla touchscreen and the hinge is built well and supports 360 degree swiveling and is easy to flip around.

ChromeOS was preinstalled but if this is the first-time using Chromebook then you will need to connect the power adapter first before hitting the power button. Once booted, follow the onscreen instructions to complete the setup. You can download more apps from the google play store app and even has Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint.

Charger/Ports: On the left side of the Chromebook, you have the 2 USB Type-C Thunderbolt4 ports. You can use any of the USB C (3.2) ports to charge the laptop battery using a 45W power adapter and supports 5v charging. Also, the USB-C ports support DisplayPort functionality to hook up to external monitor with ease. This is the first Chromebook that has 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports for an affordable price. It has a HDMI port and 3.5mm audio jack. On the right side, it has power button one USB Type A port, MicroSD card reader, volume rocker. Compared to previous gen, this Chromebook uses USB- C easy charge for quick charge.

No Fingerprint reader on this review model but there is an option to get one with that configuration.

Battery: With 56Wh Li-on battery, during our testing it lasted close to 8 hours with screen brightness of 48%, running few apps, watching YouTube videos and working on office documentation which is okay for a Chromebook but there is a room for improvement. You will get lesser time if the brightness is high and gaming but the good part is it charges really fast. With 30 minutes of charging, you get up to 3.5 to 4 hours which is impressive.

Keyboard and Trackpad: Full function keyboard with right amount of key travel during typing. Keyboard is comfortable and backlit. Got a large Touchpad and is surprisingly accurate and has a tactile click when pressed.

Speaker and Mic: Speakers delivers okay audio experience with loud sound and minimal distortion at maximum volume compared to earlier models and supports DTS Audio and the built-in Smart Amplifier but don’t expect great audio quality and will be great for the video calls or for audio on the go.

Camera/Face Login: Features a front facing camera great for all video calls and online meetings.

Performance: This Spin 713 has 8GB of RAM, 256 GB PCie NVMe SSD of storage. There is also an intel I7 processor and would recommend that if you need this as your daily driver. Performance is good and there is no lag when working on video calls, watching videos, opening multiple taps on chrome, multiple apps and even some level of gaming. Great for college kids or for someone who use it for browsing and not into heavy programming or video editing. It does support most of the android apps from google play store. With the latest and greatest Bluetooth 5 and Wi-Fi 6 AX201 this latest Spin 713 doesn’t lack any new technologies.

Pros:

+ Portable 3:2 screen

+ 2 USB-C Thunderbolt4

+ Touchscreen 360 degree swiveling

+Military grade durability,

+Great Battery life (approx. 8 – 8.5 hours);

+ Wi-Fi 6 for smooth video chats and large file transfer

+ Large Track Pad

+ DTS Audio

Cons:

- No Fingerprint Sensor

Bottomline: Acer Spin 713 Chromebook is a portable notepad with all the ports required for anyone to achieve excellent performance. High quality built, large display, 3:2 screen. If you are in the market for a premium Chromebook that delivers better performance and need for everyday use, then you will not be disappointed at the price point it offers.

Highly recommend for its performance, price and size over other brands in the market.

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The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 deserves serious consideration if you're looking to get school and/or work done anywhere your daily routine takes you. Thanks to the Spin 713's - 3:2 aspect ratio - and it's 13.5" 2K screen - I was able to get more done and spend less time scrolling around text heavy pages and "CC" text boxes (that love to live in the bottom of video/class presentations) when plugging away at my classes.

Once you factor in solid build quality, respectable styling that doesn't scream "cheap plastic", a great (but not perfect) backlit keyboard, reasonable amount of accessory ports (USB-C w/Thunderbolt 4 support, MicoSD card reader, HDMI Output, etc), Quad Core Intel Core i5 based computing performance, excellent battery life that always lasted me through my 6-8 hour sessions away from a power outlet ( PLUS super-fast charging - about4 hours of battery for 30 mins of charging) – I could keep going on and on, but it's not hard to see why this an extremely ideal solution for students and administrative office work on the go.

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- Overall Design/Aesthetics: -

I used the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 for a solid week as my primary school workstation. From an exterior, styling perspective, I was very impressed by color choices and textures that Acer used on this Chromebook. The sleek sandblasted metallic “Steel” grey color that I encompasses the exterior is a far cry from the super cheap looking flat black/grey colored plastic shells I have seen in the past. Typically, in my mind I equated a Chromebook as a “budget” option, and did not expect this level of thought/emphasis placed into the exterior design. The silver “acer” and convertible “hinge” accents do a nice job of visually breaking up the solid grey motif, and once I actually picked up the Spin 713 in my hands, I noticed the that it had the nice “heft” that I like to feel in quality mobile products – as in it did not feel like toy. The actual exterior itself is surprisingly fingerprint and scratch resistant. I haven’t had the chance to buy a sleeve or case for the Chromebook yet, so I have been just throwing it my backpack this entire time. Although it’s not 100% fingerprint proof, its done a fantastic job not picking up any scratches so far. The front facing web cam and mic are subtly hidden in the bezel, and the front speakers are tucked away under the front facing portion of the bottom shell adding to the overall professional looking design.

- Keyboard: -

The actual keyboard was nicely backlit, and had a reasonable amount of travel in the keys. I spend a large amount of time coding and working with rapid key strokes and I tend to prefer keyboards with large amounts of key travel, but this keyboard was more than satisfactory and I had no issues with any tasks I threw at it. I also appreciated the fact the Spin 713 included a dedicated set of arrow keys – as many notebooks in this size category tend to either omit, or combine them with other keys.

- Screen: -

The screen was pretty impressive and I find myself once again surprised at how much performance Acer is giving here in this Chromebook. At its native “2K” (2256 x 1504) resolution, the IPS touch screen was crystal clear and responded rapidly to all my inputs and requests. I can’t find anything negative to say about the screen and thanks to the convertible nature of the Spin Book you can behold its wide-angle viewing glory in “tent” mode (my favorite) – as I would often prop it up on the corner of a shelf or ledge to watch lecture or presentation while doing something else with my hands.

The My university uses an online learning environment that typically scales with the resolution of your monitor (for both desktop and mobile systems) – however just because the GUI interface scales – it doesn’t make the online environment any easier to navigate and actually use for completing classwork. Compared to my standard 16:9 aspect ratio laptop that I was using to get my work done, the Spin 713 saved me a good amount of scrolling up and down the screen while participating in discussion boards and watching video-based content that had text boxes load underneath. Particularly, if you’re not using an external mouse and relying solely on the built-in track pad. - and fortunately the built in track pad is generously sized and very easy and responsive to use.

- Computing performance: -

This Spin 713 is sporting the latest 11th generation Core i5 mobile processor, along with Intel’s latest line of integrated Iris Xe graphics for video playback. Coupled with 8GB of ram and a 256GB NVMe SSD hard drive == zero performance issues. As far as what I needed and what I think most students need out of a notebook to complete their classes – these specs are most likely overkill, but provide ample performance on tap as computing and graphics requirements relentlessly move forward. I appreciate the dedicated MicroSD reader, as it saves me having to carry around yet another dongle to read those when I need to access one. The 2x Thunderbolt supported USB-C ports are awesome if you use devices that can take advantage of their addition features and bandwidth. As an added bonus, there is even an HDMI output which opens up the possibility of using the Spin 713 with an external monitor or projector as well. The Spin powers on in seconds, powers down in seconds, lasted me 5-6 hours of regular/daily course work, and was virtually silent the entire time.

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I really like the Acer Spin 713. It has redefined what I think a Chromebook can do and perform from a professional and school focused notebook. The Spin 713 has almost everything going for it in that regard: elegant styling, a functional/productivity focused 3:2 aspect ratio, excellent battery/charging features, premium construction, a solid backlit keyboard, the latest generation of Intel parts …. And even a HDMI output for when/if you need to output your display for a classroom presentation (whenever that day eventually comes). The Spin 713 should definitely be high on your list if you’re in the market for something to help you excel in your course work on the go – or even just at home.

This little thing is an interesting cross between a slim laptop and a large tablet with what feels like a crossbreed between Windows and Android. I’ve had one other Chromebook before that felt more tablet-like than laptop-like, but this one feels more laptop-like and the tablet feature is just a neat addition.

The great thing about a Chromebook is that if you already have an Android device you already have some familiarity with the possible applications. With the Play Store you pretty much have everything you can ever need from typical big name applications down to the simplest of games. You can choose to use them like you would with a normal computer with the touchpad or a connected Bluetooth or USB mouse, or touch screen. The touchscreen feels as sturdy as my cell phone or tablet with the Gorilla Glass but does have some flex with it being so thin and large.

You have two USB Type-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB 3 Type-A port, HDMI, headphones and micro-SD slot for all the connectivity you could use. If it doesn’t have the connection type you need, you can easily find an adapter for that. The keyboard is backlit, which some larger laptops don’t even include.

The resolution of the screen is capable of 2256x1504, but wow, talk about making everything super tiny. The default 1410x940 that it is set for feels a bit more usable, regardless the screen is bright, colorful and detailed. Flipping the screen past 180 degrees turns it into tablet mode. This disables the touchpad and keyboard but does feel strange still having all that underneath. You can leave it at just about any angle and it holds itself up. The built in camera is decent enough for video conferencing, but not the best looking selfie camera. The speakers are on the underside of the keyboard and kind of weak and hollow, but there is a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth and USB for better sound options.

Battery life is always dependent on what you are doing. With a full charge and some sporadic usage here and there, this thing lasted for days without charging and was instant on when opened. A full charge claims over 11 hours and the included charger gets that back up in a fraction of that. But, brightness, volume level, intensity of the application all takes more power and can burn through that charge time quicker than originally calculated.

A side note, in case you may encounter this issue. When I first received this, I could not get connected to my WiFi router, an Asus RT-AX88U. It would show as “Out of Range” regardless of being in direct sight of my router. After changing some settings on my router it was discovered that the “Optimized for Xbox” option in the wireless settings, picture attached, was preventing this laptop from connecting to my AX enabled networks. Acer is now aware of this issue and may be resolved eventually, but just in case you have that issue, that could be your fix.

Overall, this has been a fun and useful laptop as it still gives the functionality that you need in a laptop as well as the ability to play your favorite Android games.

This is by any means a premium machine with state of the art specs, that happens to run Chrome OS:

• The screen is a high-resolution: 2256 x 1504 pixels, giving it a 3:2 aspect ratio, with a 2K resolution. This is the same as newer Surface laptops and others that are moving away from 16:9 (1080p) form-factor, which is much better for editing documents, and while watching movies, I appreciate the controls remain outside the viewing area.

• Tablet mode: The 'Spin' in the name indicates this is a convertible laptop, so when folded with the screen on top, the keyboard becomes disabled, and one uses it via touchscreen. The screen has a gorilla glass (like phones), and the OS detects this mode by maximizing every window and showing the touch keyboard when necessary.

• The keys are island style, backlit, with the ChromeOS distribution: No command/windows key, and the caps-lock becomes the search key. It's very comfortable to type with.

• Trackpad is large and responsive, with a smooth glass surface. Very nice to work with.

• Ports: On the left, there are two thunderbolt 4, one HDMI and audio jack. On the right, the power, USB-A 3, Micro-SD slot and volume keys (To use mostly in tablet mode)

• The sound (With DTS label) comes from two speakers on the underside – front. It took me a while to get used to hear the sound coming from the bottom but it works.

• Charging is via one of the thunderbolt/USB-C ports. It comes with a large, typical laptop-size charger that has an USB-C port, and also worked by charging from an USB-C dock.

• Wi-Fi: Supports WiFi 6. I was able to get around 300 Mb up and down on a gigabit internet, using SpeedTest from the Play Store.

• Storage is via an M2 type SSD: 240 GB.

• RAM is 8 GB.

• Bluetooth 5.0.

• The CPU is an 11th gen Intel Core i5, and is 'Evo' compliant: Evo is an approval mark by Intel for systems that support current state of the art specs like higher-end Intel embedded graphics, Thunderbolt 4 and WiFi 6, with over 9 hours battery life.

Because the ports are Thunderbolt, I was able to use two 1080p monitors connected to a single thunderbolt dock (which uses USB-C Alt mode, like Macs) and also, separately, used a portable generic USB-C dock to drive an external display, keyboard and mouse.

The laptop also has a web camera. I didn't find it to be too impressive, but works. I used it with Zoom (Chrome app) and it works well as long as there is adequate lightning.

ChromeOS:

Although initially it was basically a way to run the chrome web browser, within the last few years it can also run Android apps. Many android apps work well within a laptop screen, and with Intel 64-bit CPUs.

And now in beta, it also runs Debian Linux within a Virtual Machine, which also supports complex GUI applications like Microsoft Visual Studio Code. This works by either using apt-get from the Linux console or by downloading a .deb package.

So within Chrome apps, Android and Linux there isn't much it cannot do.

ChromeOS is generally very secure, and is fairly straightforward to restore the laptop to like it came from the factory. Much of the system is 'read-only', and that makes it more resilient.

Keep in mind that ChromeOS, for much of its functionality requires internet connectivity, although there's plenty that can also be done offline as well.

Also keep in mind that Google collects plenty of data from Chrome. In return, a lot of what’s done on the device is backed up and synced into Google's cloud, so working on different devices or replacing a Chromebook is also a lot simpler.

Overall, I'm very impressed with this laptop and how capable ChromeOS is while being very secure.

The multiple-personality of the system running Chrome and web applications, Android and Linux is great but there are occasionally some rough areas in how these coexist, although it's been very good overall and it keeps improving.

So in this way I'd prefer ChromeOS to an Android tablet.

The hardware in this laptop is top of the line. Consider this if looking for a premium Chromebook or a high-end Android tablet.

The new Acer – Chromebook Spin 713 Laptop is beautiful inside and out. Built on the 11th Gen Intel Evo Core i5 platform, this Chromebook can go for an extended period of time on one charge, and with its two Thunderbolt 4 Type C Ports can be fully charged in the fraction of the time it takes most laptops.

The 13.5” screen with its 2K IPS VertiView touch display delivers a screen resolution of 2256 x 1504, an awesome picture that in large part can be contributed to the Intel Iris Xe graphics. With its 3:2 ratio display that delivers 18% more vertical space, the picture when watching TV or a video is quite impressive for such a small laptop. The audio, just average but sufficient, paired with a small external speaker with added bass, gave the audio the sound it needed for viewing a movie.

But in addition to the responsive and bright touch screen display and bright brilliant graphics, there are other components that contribute to making this a top-notch computing product. The speed of the Chrome OS was a very pleasant surprise and performs very well. It makes my 500 GB internet seem even faster. The touch pad is also smooth and very responsive. And, because of different light levels that I work in, the backlit keyboard is an especially nice amenity to the Acer Chromebook Spin 713.

For a product that is just over 3 lbs. in weight, the Acer Chromebook Spin 713 Laptop has a lot to offer. Considering that Chromebook encourages use of the Cloud for storage and includes quality wireless connectivity to accomplish this, this Chromebook still has an integrated 256 GB SSD (Solid State Drive) and 8 GB of RAM built into the laptop. It is equipped with Google Assist and has a “one-button-key” that can return you quickly to search for any documents or apps that you have been working on through this laptop.

This Chromebook is capable of interfacing with various types of media and can be used in many applications. It has a built-in HDMI port, the two USB Type-C Ports with Thunderbolt 4 already mentioned, a USB Type A connection, a media card reader, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. With its 360-degree hinge and very responsive touch screen, it can be used as a laptop, a tablet, or angled in two different positions to serve as a presentation stand for the screen display. The laptop is also Energy Star Certified and equipped with a front facing camera for interacting through Zoom, Go to Meeting, etc.

All of these high-quality amenities are packaged in an equally high-quality case. Not only is this product, beautiful, sleek, and high-tech looking -- it is high tech. It is enclosed in a military grade tested aluminum chassis and equipped with a Gorilla Glass display screen. Acer offers a 1-year warranty on all parts and labor.

The Acer Chromebook Spin 713 Laptop may be priced a little higher than other Chromebooks. Even so, it is a real bargain with all that it offers and the quality of its components. I have to give this a 5 out of 5 because I am very impressed with it and cannot find anything at all that is not a positive. Take a look at this product, I think you will be very happy with it and wish to purchase one for yourself or a family member.

I bought this laptop only a couple days ago but so far I'm in LOVE! I switched over from using Windows computers my whole life, so the Google OS looked weird at first and took a little bit to get used to. Other than that, this laptop has been a legitimate delight to use. I'm using it mostly for college work and web browsing/occasional youtube, so I'm not going to be putting it to the ultimate performance test, but it exceeds all of my expectations!

Pros:

-Really good battery life (for my light-moderate use. I've had it for 2 days and haven't needed to charge it at all while using it for schoolwork & youtube throughout the 2 days)

-Amazing screen (in love with the 3:2 ratio and how the display looks! HIGHLY recommend giving this laptop a try just for this screen)

-Build quality (very solid & feels premium)

-Keyboard (I'm extremely picky with laptop keyboards and this one is very tactile and responsive/clicky! Exactly what I was looking for in a keyboard)

-Good trackpad

-Quiet fans (they'll ocasionally kick up and make a loud noise, but that doesn't happen a lot and only lasts a few seconds. Other than that they are whisper quiet!)

-Doesn't get hot! (I've felt it get slightly warm but that's it. Nothing extreme or concerning)

-Very lightweight

Cons:

-Speakers? (basically everyone lists this as a con b/c they're not GREAT but in my opinion they're adequate. They could definitely be better which is why it's a "con", but I was expecting way worse based on other reviews)

-Camera (the webcam quality is embarrassingly bad. I'd have to buy a seperate webcam to use for zoom/online meetings b/c the pics/videos this laptop takes are toaster quality)

This is my first Chromebook, after having used mostly high-end Windows laptops since the late 90s. I was thinking about replacing my current Windows laptop (7th gen i7, 16 GB 2133 MHz RAM, 256 GB SSD, 4K 15.6 inch display) with something similar (but newer and faster). However, I realized that I don't really need a lot of power in a laptop, as I recently built a powerful desktop PC that I use for real work. Now I just need a laptop for web browsing, answering personal emails, and throwing together the occasional personal spreadsheet or formatted text document, and I need to be able to take the laptop on road trips not related to work. For such low-demand activities, I thought I could save some money by investing in a decent Chromebook, especially since I expect to always have a reasonably fast internet connection available wherever I would need to use my laptop.

While conducting my research, I came upon mostly positive reviews of the recently-released Acer Spin 713 Chromebook. Yes, it's not one of the cheaper Chromebooks out there, but its hardware specs are so good that I expect this model to still perform well as a Chromebook for many years. A four-core, eight-thread 11th gen i5 CPU, combined with 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM, is overkill today, but I expect I'll still be happy with this Chromebook several years down the road.

Pros:

-Very fast at web-based activities (assuming you have a fast internet connection)

-Fast graphics processing (HD videos play back flawlessly)

-Superb display (no visible pixelation; capable of high brightness)

-Adequate keyboard (a little cramped due to limited available real estate, but you'll get used to it)

-Excellent wifi 6 performance (I see 50% faster download speeds than I was seeing with my previous wifi 5 laptop at the same location)

-Great start-up and shut-down times (literally just a few seconds)

-Programmable "Search" key (many reviews complain about a "Search" key occupying the place where a "Shift" key would normally be, but the function of this key can be selected from a drop-down menu that includes "Shift")

Cons:

-Sluggish response when managing cloud-resident files via Google Drive (takes a long time to select hundreds of files and then delete them; had to break them into many batches; probably par for the course when storing files in the cloud)

-Found that many Android apps in the Google Play store are not compatible with Chrome OS (fortunately not a problem for the ones I really wanted to install, like MS Office)

I have had this unit a while and can give and honest and fair review.

If you liked last years model then you will like this one and if not then you will still have issues. This is essentially the exact same unit as last year except for the 11th gen processor and 256 gb nvme drive. Otherwise it is exactly the same. The change to 10nm 11th gen Intel processors is a big deal though and delivers serious performance gains over last years model-specially in graphics intensive tasks.

I would have liked if they would have made some changes. First off the speaker placement and sound is pretty bad. Side mounted or top firing speakers would make a huge difference here. Smaller footprint would have been nice as well as maybe one other color option. Also stop with the polished edge on the laptop lid-scratches really easy. Not a fan of the ergolift design.

The good stuff is the 11th gen processor is a game changer in the graphics arena. The processor is plenty fast and adds two thunderbolt ports. THe larger NVME drive is a welcome addition.

The screen is bright and color accurate. It does have backlight bleeding from the top and bottom edges. The 2k resolution is perfect. Gorilla glass scratch protection on the touch screen is a plus as well.

The glass trackpad is nice as well.

Overall this is the best performing Chromebook on the market for the cost. I think this is an excellent choice for most people. I do wish Acer would put more attention to build quality and keyboard.

Chrome OS has come a long way and I really enjoy using it. I hope that it becomes a full fledged OS as it has the foundation of Linux to add onto. That being said, I can get the majority of my work and pleasure done on a Chromebook without any loss of function.

In my use case I actually find my chromebook easier to use than my Mac. If Manufacturers can deliver more high end features while keeping costs lower than Macs or Windows pcs then I have a strong feeling ChromeOS based devices are going to be more and more popular over the years. This unit is supported until June 2029 and it has enough power that it might just perform well during that entire time making another strong incentive.

Purchased this laptop for daily work from home for after hour stuff.

I mostly do XL sheets and all. It provides more than what I need.

It is very light which I really like, but I have not tested the durability long enough yet. Only took one trip to overseas and lightweight made huge difference on my backpack.

I sometimes connect to our server from home with this laptop to do 3d cad/revit drafting which seems like it start acting up. However, this can be due to my connection more than the laptop itself.

Relative to my original PC, this laptop is so light. I find it so easy to carry anywhere, but it is so much more powerful. I use a digital fractal image development program for producing digital art. It used to take 2 to 3 DAYS to render an image that now only takes 2 to 4 hours!!! Love the power of this laptop and you will like it too!!!

Was a bit hesitant in purchasing as i have always purchased Dell in the past. But i have been pleasantly surprised! Aside from it's light weight, it is easy to use and perfect for my present needs....work from home.

Keyboard, awesome travel and responsive keys. Trackpad large, responsive and feels upgraded from previous years model. 17 inch screen vibrant, bright and overall seems similar to last years model (which is not a bad thing). Build quality OUTSTANDING!!! Improved from last year. Very little flex more premium solid feel and matte black color with white labeled keys looks amazing. Specs are all the latest and greatest and performs perfectly. Instant on and fingerprint sensor never fail. And of course the weight or lack there of makes this as portable as a 13 inch laptop. Don't regret buying now at full price. Lucky I got it seeing it's constantly out of stock.

Superb laptop! I am very pleased and impressed! If anything, It could have a touchscreen, but I can live with that.

It's a little different laptop... I actually have to use the Fn keys to do simple things and that is hard to accept.

I love the screen size and the light weight of this laptop. It goes where I go and works as hard as I do. The large memory is great.

it's really a great laptop I am impressed with how light it is

I love my HP-15.6" Laptop Intel Core i3. When I was at Best Buy to see the different computers I was getting service from an employee that helped me out a lot to decide which would be my best computer that fits fits my needs. I was very happy with the service and I recommend Best Buy a lot. It is a great place to buy great items.

I was so nervous to buy a laptop online as a Christmas gift to my father, but I’m so happy I did! This laptop is super sleek, fast, & great quality. He absolutely loves it!

Just got it the other day so haven’t done much on it besides update and stuff but so far so good hopefully it stays that way

Very happy with my new HP laptop computer. It fits my needs perfectly at this time. It’s a little wider than I thought I wanted but the numeric keypad is important to me. I utilized Best Buy’s comparison feature online to decide on the computer that I wanted. It was very helpful for me.

Fast computer

Great display

Was not aware laptop Windows was in S Mode. Salesperson did not mention that to me; what it is/is not; any workarounds, etc. It was a complete surprise to me when I started using it at home. I had to learn what it is, benefits, disadvantages, etc.

I finally figured it all out. I would have appreciated it if the salesperson would have mentioned it to me. Actually, I don't think she even knew or was aware it came in Windows S mode. That would have saved a lot of time and effort on my part.

Overall, this laptop was a good buy.

Was able to buy and have my sister pickup the computer and printer using the online adding people to pickup purchase. I live in Northern California she is in Southern California so it worked out great for my little sis Bday!

For a budget laptop this seems high end. If you are a gamer this not for you, but if you want good all round laptop that's easy to move around with then consider this one.

For the price, you can't beat this laptop. It is true, it can be loud when the fan is running at 100%, and I agree with others, loudest fan I have ever heard on a laptop. However, it doesn't run at 100% all the time, and only kicks in when it starts up, installing updates or doing more intense activity. Laptop is mainly used for web browsing and it functions great. Came with Windows 10 S mode, easily switched it to the regular mode so I could install chrome and other normal programs / apps.

I bought this when it was on sale for $550, so glad I did. The outer material is a nice attraction to the eye. The overall build quality is wonderful. This is a mid-range laptop in my opinion. No flex in the keyboard and very little on the screen.

The Screen itself is glossy and reflective so at angles Yes you will see reflections. 300 Nits is plenty bright for what I do. The color is superb on this thing. This was something I was overlooking but let me tell you, you get a laptop with nice color accuracy you will never go back. I have used it in tablet mode and it works fine. I just don't prefer that myself but it is an added bonus.

Lenovo is known for its keyboards and this one is no exception. I have XL hands and just barely have plenty of room for my typing experiences. The keys feel nice and the travel is great. This is one of the best keyboards I have used yet my experience is limited. The fingerprint reader to log in has worked every time flawlessly. Back Light Keyboarding is another plus with two options of adjustment. I love the lighting when I am lying in the bed at night.

No HDMI port but you get two USB-C ports and two USB ports. I did have to buy a USB-C to HDMI connector and it works fine. USB ports are fast and get the job done when transferring information. The wifi 6 is fast yet don't think they used the fastest available on the market. It never drops or has had problems in the month of decent use. The audio is not that bad, I keep it around 24, and sounds good to my ears. Mind you I have never experienced high-end audio from a laptop.

Now for the two best parts about the laptop the Ryzen 5 5500U which will get the job done for most people. Not a gaming laptop and didn't test any recent games on it. The Ryzen is fast and yet I don't think it is as fast as it could be in this compact design. Still very snappy and crisp. That battery man, I get just under 12 hours at 1080p HD video playing at 60% screen brightness. Was on the second battery-saving mode also. So I know I can easily get 12 plus hours watching 1080p videos.

What I do not like is the 8G of Ram soldered on... It's 2021 for crying out loud, give people the option to choose. Darn major companies are so restrictive, we already bought your item now let us tinker with it... Was a little bloatware installed but easily can be taken off. The lid sometimes can be hard to open, with no one-handed opening. Yet, not the biggest drawback.

Overall I like the size of this 13.3-inch laptop. I enjoy this thing if I am moving around. I wouldn't go smaller than this while also having an external monitor to use for daily use. This yoga 6 13.3 is a joy to use. I highly recommend, if you can get it on sale get it!

Great computer. Compact and gets the job done. Love the features and lighted keyboard. Connects to the internet and other sites really fast.

The blue Jean print is dope.

Keyboard keys are coming off after two weeks of minimal use for college. Best Buy says … sorry you are outside 7 day exchange period. She can not hardly send a computer in for repair when she is away at college and needs it everyday.

I am enjoying my new little lightweight computer & I am still learning how to use different programs. The computer keeps a great charge. I had a, one on one meeting with Becky (Tech) on Sunday Sept. 19th,2021 and she was wonderful. Becky is a KEEPER. I hope if I ever need to go back to Best Buy with questions, I can speak to her.

This computer is just the right size and can do anything you need it to do. Thanks Chris for selling it to me. Chris is a keeper also.

The sakes rep was wonderful. First time I went into the store to get a computer I had all the information I needed but the rep kept trying to get me to upgrade to a more expensive one. I am 79 and didn't need all the fancy upgrades. Glad I waited and went back in and someone else helped me.

After doing my research and reading a few expert reviews.

I decide to go with Lenovo Yogi 6 13 2in 1

This laptop is a killer! Ryzen 4650 Pro is lighting fast. Great Screen, Keyboard the only exception is the Speakers sound is too low.

Even though it is 13 Inches Working on this one (Mails, Word, etc.) is fantastic. Battery life is amazing, and the design is just outstanding.

Lenovo did right with this Yoga 6. A BEAST for Students and casual users.

I got this on a pretty decent sale but this laptop is great . its fast enough due to the Ryzen 5000 series and two in one is a plus also is very good build quality and the outer denim is to die for. only thing i would change is having more video ram its very lacking in this compared to other laptops in this class and price point

I really like the size. The keyboard has a good feel when typing. I was not use to being able to just touch the screen to accomplish my tasks, but I like it! I like the blue Fabric Cover, it keeps the computer from sliding out of your hands.

Incredibly light weight, with a great durable feel/look. Many upgrades; SSD card reader, multiple USB ports and touch screen that is very responsive.

My previous laptop was OLD. The Lenovo laptop I bought is like a breath of fresh air. The keyboard is great with rubber coating on the keys. The on and off notice light is something I love. I am mostly an old lady user who just pays bills, speaks with relatives and orders a few things online. Don't do social media. My husband set everything up for me and after a few small problems, I'm very happy with my unit.

Reason for 4 stars? 5 stars requires more than most products have to offer. My 4 stars means the following. Everything any normal laptop user would need. Quick response, adequate storage and display. Keyboard is good. For 80% of users, this laptop will meet and/or exceed their requirements. Don't let the battery inside the case bother you. It can be easily replaced without having to send it in to Lenovo. Remove the back of the case (10 screws) and battery is accessible. Check out YouTube videos. It's a good laptop, folks.

Great entry level laptop. It runs very smoothly. It runs cool ( 38C at idle and 66C max ) . 1 to 5 percent cpu utilization at idle 38C. Looks good and feel cool to the touch. It also looks to be a quality product. I am truly impressed and would recommend this laptop.

My husband & I got this new Lenovo when we made a previous purchase on a used one a little different from this one, it worked well.. for 1 week then the screen blacked out so luckily it was within the 14 day return timeline & decided to go with a brand new one mainly because the sales lady but over all we are very happy with our choice to upgrade & have not had any issues thus far.. with this laptop. fast. tons of storage & a great display. I got it on sale and because I bought total tech i also got a 100$ discount on it.. that was pretty cool ! We live in the country so we have (limited) unlimited speed once gb are ate up on satellite internet but havent noticed any lag with the new Lenovo and it came with the windows 11 upgrade & I just love the almond color ! We bought a cnc machine a shapeoko XXL & that’s the primary use for this new one. So far, so good. Thx BB !

Good size screen, sufficient memory for most tasks, including Office and MS Teams. Fast response with 256SSD and 8 GB memory. Internet access and viewing movies is reliable. SSD storage makes it light to carry around to work or school.

We needed a company laptop to run quickbooks a couple of days a week and this worked amazing! It's not top of the line or fastest computer but it gets the job done. Battery life could be better but with an inverter for the car or plugged in at the house/office it works great!

This lap top works for me. I use a flash drive to store information so I don't need a lot of memory. The battery does not maintain a charge as long as another lap too that I have, however it charges pretty quick.

Laptop is lightweight and very practical. I am still getting used to Windows 11 but overall it is a great product. Best feature is the touch screen

Great keyboard for typing, Touch screen is very responsiv,e no lag, the i3 Processor is no slouch here!

Bought an Open Box, saved a couple of hundred dollars in doing so and the computer is awesome! I'm already in the Samsung Ecosystem and love it! I bought the computer for home use and to edit photos using Adobe Lightroom, this computer handles everything I throw at it and then some, aslo does it quickly. I highly recommended the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360! I will add though that the battery life will be cut in half if using applications like Lightroom, Photoshop and Premier.

As a kid of the 80s and 90s Samsung was a brand we made fun of. Awful. So buying a laptop was a big about-face. I had help from buying a Galaxy Note a few months ago and being crazy impressed with everything about it. So I thought the laptop might impress too. That's an understatement. I returned a loaded Lenovo Yoga 6 AMD Ryzen 5 in Denim, (the 16GB Ram model) for this and wow. Build quality is on a different level. As good as my Spectre 13 Oled if not better. The display puts the Yoga to shame as well as the keyboard. Worth every penny, this Samsung, especially at 500 off.

its fast, the keys feel great, the lack of a regular usb to hook up a real 10key and a mouse is a big problem for me, it was 1500 out the door october 2021, november and its at the geek store because the biometrics wont work and it doesnt take the password to open it up. The touch screen is great, so different and inovative.

I too purchased this open box and am extremely, extremely happy.

Totally would have bought this new but it worked out that there was an open box. What I like about this laptop is that it is rare. You can open it with one hand and the fingerprint reader jump to OS time is instantaneous now with Win 11. This is super thin, a superb laptop at this price point compared to the HP Spectre which I also considered but is $2800 however with a 4k screen. This screen is 1920x1080 and for a 13.5" display it is perfect at this res. It could use a magnetic charging connection and the S-Pen would be better suited to fit in the unit itself bit this is such a crispy clean display and form open and closed that I can overlook that.

You will not get 21hrs battery life as those tests were with the Wi-Fi off, backlit keyboard off, no network connection straight video playback and screen at max nothing lese running. You will get 8 though which is way better than my Dell Inspirion I just bought and upgraded 1.5 years ago. Huge difference with this Samsung 13" is that I can put it on my lap and not roast my kibbles. I could not do that with any...any other laptop but I think we will see more of this with these newer processors being more efficient and kicking out less heat.

The fan is super quiet. It did get really hot though updating to Win 11 and getting all the updates but the install time was so fast with the SSD. The SSD btw is top of the low tier so its good but not perfect. I think the screen brightness is great too.

I added a 512GB micro SD to the side and I now have 1TB storage. Awesome. 65w charging means its going to charge in about 1hr from about 2% battery. Super happy, no longer using the Dell and for a company that doesn't really do laptops, they nailed this one.

I have used dozens of laptops, the Galaxy Pro Book 360 is right up there with the best. Great processing, fantastic graphics. (would have loved 4k, but at this price point I can live with this). It is so light, I really don't even feel it on my lap, even after hours of work.

Battery life could be better, but other than that no complaints at all. S Pen use is seemless, similar to Galaxy Tab S7+, as close to pencil to paper as I can imagine without it being the real thing.

I could not be happier with the purchase.

This laptop is super light-weight and powerful. I use it for work and home. The screen is quite vivid and the keyboard is comfortable. The only thing I wish it had is a USB port in addition to the USB-C, as I still use flashdrives. It was very easy to set up and I'm not super techy. And the blue color is pretty!

Sleek- fast- lightweight. Touch screen is highly reactive and fast connections make it great for school

I decided to try the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 after using Lenovo Yoga models the last 10 years. It is pretty sweet. Super light weight and feels good. Nothing to complain about.

I've had this computer for little over a month now and I can't complain it runs fast and is Windows 11 upgradable. It handles multi-tasking with ease. The screen is bright and vivid at least in my eyes.

The only thing is the storage on it is not that big so if you're planning to save images,files,etc I do suggest you getting an external hard drive to go along with it.

If you're just saving one or two things and web browsing,email,school work,etc this computer is a great fit.

If you get it on sale, this laptop is a good alternative to chromebook for high school students. I purchased on the last sale at $270. For that price, it's a good laptop -- at regular price ($370), there are better alternatives. The laptop has low end specs - Intel i3 1005g1 processor, 4gb ram, 128gb SSD and AC wifi. It weighs around 3 lbs, so it's easy to carry around. There is a front facing web cam (note BestBuy's specs are incorrect where it states no camera). It ships with Windows S but it's a free, ez, upgrade to Windows Home. There is a note that says it will get a free upgrade to Windows 11.

While the specs are low end. they are better than most chromebooks in the $250-$300 price range. If you're using this laptop for google docs, word processing, and other basic tasks it works great. Boots up very quickly. While there is no backlight, the keyboard feels solid. The track bad is OK but not great. When I'm using google docs or Word, I get 6 hours on battery. Google docs and Word run smoothly. No issues editing 100+ page documents -- even with multiple styles, tables and references. No issues with browsing internet. Opening webpages is quick -- no noticeable lag. When watching movies I get around 3-4 hours on the battery. I didn't notice any noticeable stutters watching movies on Youtube, Disney+ or HBO Max at 1080p.

Setup takes around 15-30 minutes. During this time, performance is sluggish. After the setup is complete, performance for basic tasks is good.

RAM is not upgradeable - its solder and no expansion slot. So it's stuck at 4 gb RAM forever. So don't expect super fast multitasking performance -- but it's better than most chromebooks in this price range. Build quality is fairly cheap - plastic, low end screen, low quality camera and microphone. However, for the price, the screen and camera are acceptable and sound isn't bad.

Excellent product i love it ill recommend this to everyone

Easy to use and seems to be of a decent quality. Bought this as a gift for a neighbors child. At only 10 there isn’t much use for it yet. She is enjoying it though.

Still experiencing this item. So far, I'm impressed with the quality and performance, given that this has low-end Intel processor i3 and only came with 4GB-memory with extended expansion card-slot.

I bought this laptop for my wife she loves it. she's always working on it she loved the color great item

Ordered one. And decided to get another one for the price. Solid laptop.

Basic computer. Excellent product for students. Accesible price.

I was looking for an affordable Windows laptop under $400 for my mom to use for her occasional real estate work, and after a very careful research, I decided on GeoBook 240.

As my mother is older, I wanted her to have a larger screen. This 14-inch screen was large enough, yet still easy enough to carry around unlike the 15-inch models that weigh 5 pounds or more, which acts more as a desktop replacement vs a portable laptop. The cherry on top was that GeoBook 240 is Full HD, which made graphics appear clearer and brighter than non-FHD models.

The second factor that stood out was the fact that this has an 8GB RAM vs 4GB RAM, which is a rarity for devices in my budget range.

Lastly, in the age of Zoom meetings and webinars, a web cam is a necessity. GeoBook 240 came with a 2MP webcam with 1080p vs others that were more expensive with webcam resolution of 720p.

At $399.99, the specs of GeoBook 240 is unbeatable. Also, when I was helping my mother set up the computer, I noticed that the device had a premium feel to it, which was easier to grip, and the keyboard was nicer than I expected.

If you are looking for a laptop to do more than emails and browsing the internet without breaking the bank, this is your best bet.

Bought this snappy, fast computer and love it, especially for the price point. The keypad is responsive and works as expected. Computer has excellent audio. The display is vibrant, and has great full HD resolution. It’s great gaming for mid-tier games. Light and portable to take with my back and forth to work, and on trips. I’m super happy with this purchase.

This computer is a great value for the price. For the money you can't get a better computer with the specs this machine has. The computer comes with Windows S mode and you can turn it off easily. It also can be upgraded to Windows 11 which is quick and easy to do.

The screen is clear and crisp. It is full HD which is unusual at this price point. The SSD is quick and the 8 gb of RAM is great. Overall I recommend this computer if you get a great sale price. It does not disappoint

I loved the price point of this laptop and think it is a awesome value for what you get. My father wanted a laptop that he could watch netflix or hulu on whilst in bed and this does the job perfectly. It boots really fast and is simple to use.

Alright so after a few days with the laptop this is my review on it. I’ll go ahead and give you guys the positives first. To begin with, it’s a decent laptop for the price. Build quality is decent overall but I’m not sure I’d recommend it. To begin with, The GEOBOOK 240 has a nice finish on the outside of the laptop and the keyboard is not too bad either. It feels good in the hand and when carrying. The laptop is decent at doing things like watching videos and surfing the web but it can feel a little slow even though it has 8gb of ram. I have not tried running any games on it yet but I really doubt it can run games smoothly since the processor is an INTEL N5030. The laptop gets about 6 hours of battery life on a full charge and takes quite a while to charge (2 hours from 15%.) The Screen is HD and looks pretty clear. The touchpad feels good but it is a little clicky and it feels kind of cheap. One thing that I did notice was that there was Backlight leakage on the laptop I received. I’m not sure if this is a problem with ALL Geo Laptops or just this one. For those who don’t know what backlight leakage is it’s basically what happens when the manufacture doesn’t seal the screen right and light bleeds in through the unsealed spots causing bright spots on the screen . The bright spots are mostly visible on the bottom corners of the screen when I power on the laptop but you can also see them when using apps with dark backgrounds (Netflix for example.) Also when I received the laptop I noticed that the charger wasn’t really packaged correctly. It was out of its plastic package baggy and it looked like they just threw it in the box so I’m not really sure what that was about. Overall, I can honestly give the GEOBOOK 240 a 3 star rating so I’m not sure I’d recommend it. If you need something inexpensive for work or school then this might work for you. If you’re looking for something that can run current games or render videos then this is definitely not it. This laptop is on the cheaper side so it really isn’t a performance laptop. It can definitely handle LIGHT tasks though so it can definitely be a starter laptop for somebody who isn’t really tech savvy.

Totally in love! So far I haven't found 1 thing that I dont like about this laptop!!

It’s a pretty good laptop the fan is pretty loud

But other then the fan noise it’s nice

We got this as a Christmas present for my son. We did open it and checked it out. We are very pleased with our purchase. I also was grateful that the larger Ram was suggested and now hopefully this computer will last him until at least high school.

Disclosure: Reviewers in this invitation-only program are provided products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased reviews. Everything in this review is what I experienced while testing the product. Microsoft nor Best Buy had any input in this review.

Any college students out there looking for a new laptop? Or maybe a laptop for your grandparents or child? This laptop may be for them or you! Microsoft ‘s Surface Laptop Go is built for the basics but for many, that is all that is needed. The Surface Go provides ultra portability like no other and has some interesting features and design choices that may make this your new laptop.

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DESIGN:

The Surface Go is beautifully designed. The sleek style, ice blue matte finish adds a sense of quality to this laptop. My favorite parts of the Surface Go are the keyboard and trackpad. The keys are smooth to the touch and quiet. So, for those people who stay up all night typing, you won’t have to worry about anyone hearing all your typing! The trackpad is also smooth to the touch and large, but I found the large trackpad a great design choice as it adds more space to play around with. Unfortunately, the keyboard is not backlit so be ready to have the lights on when typing in the dark.

The Surface Go has a 12.4-inch screen that isn’t the best quality but is fair at this price point. The bezels are thin which I found enhanced the viewing experience for all my media. I found the Surface Go to be extremely portable and lightweight. Only 2.5 Pounds! I placed this in my backpack and could barely feel any weight on my back compared to other laptops. The charger also was easily portable and small. Most laptops have large chargers but this one was small enough where it could easily fit in a bag. The charger is a typical Surface charger where there is a magnetic charge connector that easily snaps onto the charging port. I’m a big fan of USB-C charging and this laptop also supports USB-C charging but hopefully, Microsoft continues with this design as I like how the cable doesn’t stick out compared to other chargers.

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PERFORMANCE:

The Surface Go can be customized with different sizes of RAM and storage. This unit came with 8GB of RAM and 256 GB SSD storage. The SSD allows for a faster boot-up time and quicker performance. I mentioned that this laptop is for the basics, these specs are not for AAA games or the 3D rendering of models but rather for basic word processing, media consumption, light gaming, and other tasks that don’t require a lot of power. I have used the Surface Go for a couple of days now, and it has performed extremely well with the tasks I have put it through.

I’ve used it for word processing, watching online lectures, typing up notes, media consumption, and even some Minecraft. I had no problems running these tasks while using the laptop. I did place the Surface Go to a test by purposely have dozens of tabs open in my browser while running other memory heavy programs and the laptop’s fans did end up going crazy but besides that, a normal user shouldn’t have any problems running their programs on here. I was surprised that the Surface Go ran games smoothly. Of course, these won’t be heavy games, but games such as Minecraft or Among Us the Surface Go should be able to run these well.

The battery life of the Surface Go depends on what you are doing with it. Microsoft claims 13 hours of battery life. I was a bit disappointed as I could not get this much out of the laptop most days. Granted, I had my brightness almost at max and had multiple tabs and programs open most of the time, so the 13 hours of battery life was unlikely on my end. But if you are going to be doing light tasks on this, such as browsing the web or word processing, the battery life will likely last longer for you.

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FEATURES:

The Surface Go comes with Windows 10 Home S Mode. S Mode is a limited version of Windows 10 that provides you with enhanced security and protection from malware. You won’t be able to download apps from the web and use other developing tools. You will only be allowed to install applications from the Microsoft Store. I am not a big fan of this but can see this being helpful for someone who doesn’t know much about computers and is susceptible to being hurt online such as an older person or a child. S Mode is optional, so I decided to switch to normal Windows 10 Home since I needed more functionality from Windows. Beware, this is a one-way process, so if you get out of S Mode you will not be able to get back into it again. I would have preferred a way to have a switch that enabled/disabled S Mode so if there are times when someone else needs to use the laptop, I can easily enable it for them.

The laptop does have a touch screen; the screen works with display pens wonderfully. But it is a bit difficult to use since the display is upright and opening it completely up and drawing something on it isn’t probably the safest nor most comfortable. I felt Microsoft could have implemented a 2-in-1 with this laptop for a bit more cash.

The Surface Go also has a fingerprint sign-in on the power button. It is quick and easy to use. It lights up letting you know when it is ready. A great design and user-friendly choice by Microsoft!

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CONCLUSION:

Overall, if you are someone looking for a laptop that does the basics with ultra-portability in mind, I would recommend the Surface Go. The Surface Go is perfect for the average college student who needs it for homework or even your grandparent or child who has limited knowledge of operating a computer. This laptop is for them. The portability, sleek style, and performance are some of the reasons to go with the Surface Go.

This is the perfect laptop for school and/or work. It feels so high end to me but has a very affordable price. It amazes me how lightweight it is, the size makes it so convenient to bring with me anywhere I go. The battery lasts all day even when I'm constantly streaming videos, movies, and music along with browsing the web for hours at a time.

Pros:

-Beautiful design

-Super lightweight

-Extremely thin

-Very portable

-Long lasting battery life

-Quick to charge

-Fingerprint login works great

-Setup with Cortana made everything very easy and simple

-Great price point - affordable

-Responsive touch screen

Cons:

-Max Brightness isn't as high as I'd like

-Does not have a backlit keyboard

-Can only handle basic tasks (not built for gaming)

-Fan can be a bit loud at times

[Disclosure: Reviewers in this invitation-only program are provided products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased reviews - This review reflects my honest beliefs, opinions & experiences]

I highly recommend the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go

My, this is a very small laptop. It is quite thin and light at a little less than 2.5 lbs. It can easily be handled in one hand –including opening the lid, which I totally appreciate. I received the “Platinum” color option, and I must say that previously this would not have been my color of choice, but once I looked at it, it’s hard not to truly admire it and be pleased with it. The lid and keyboard faceplate are made of aluminum and feel very premium and cool to the touch. The finish can attract some fingerprints, especially the reflective logo, but nothing a quick wipe-down won’t help. Interestingly, the bottom is made of plastic. Although I would’ve liked to have the entire body made of aluminum, the plastic seems of good quality and does not negatively affect the overall design. There are also some rubber feet for added stability. This is one laptop that can truly be used on top of one’s lap comfortably with no balance issues (or overheating).

I have always liked Surface keyboards, and this is no exception. The keys have decent travel, are very quiet, responsive, and tactile. Although this is a small deck, there is good spacing which helped my typing accuracy. Unfortunately, there is no keyboard lighting, making it almost impossible for me to type in medium to dark conditions. There is also a power button that doubles as a fingerprint reader for signing in. I had to reset it a couple of times, but once I had it well set, it was always a breeze to sign in. The well-sized Windows precision trackpad feels smooth, is quite responsive, and clicky.

The laptop features a USB-C port, which can be used for charging -no thunderbolt option though. I was glad to see a USB-A and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the left side. On the right side, we have the power connect port. It also features Wi-Fi 6 for future-proofing and 5.0 Bluetooth connectivity.

Although the screen is only 12.4”, it has an aspect ratio of 3:2 and thin bezels, which make it seem much larger and is great for web surfing, writing emails, and typing documents. The screen can get moderately bright at 300 nits and the colors are very well represented and vibrant. However, I was a little disappointed that this has a resolution of only 1536 x 1024 (148 PPI) which is slightly less than 1080p. Also, if you are watching widescreen content, be prepared to see sizable bars on the top and bottom. Having said this, the screen, which features a full touch display, still looks amazing at normal viewing distances.

The 720p camera is acceptable for video conferencing. However, one must have good lighting as it can get quite grainy in dark settings. The microphones are very, very good. They were able to pick my voice at a good 10ft clearly.

This laptop can produce loud, clear sound. However, as with almost every laptop out there, there is really no bass. No surprise there.

What about actual performance? I am happy to say that this particular model, which features a 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor (1035G1), with 8GB LPDDR4x RAM is very capable of handling some productivity projects, open a large number of tabs, and watch some videos all at the same time. Of course, I would not go and try to do video rendering, heavy photoshopping, or 3-D work on it. This is not what this laptop was designed for. I am using the default Windows 10 Home in S mode, which is a toned-down version that optimizes performance on this hardware. However, this can be changed to Windows Pro easily, should you need to install more demanding software. So far, I did not need to switch as I am enjoying this OS as is. This model also comes with a 248GB SSD, which is fast enough and gives me enough space for my productivity use. Sadly, this laptop cannot be upgraded in any way, so I would recommend considering that when choosing a model.

Now, this laptop is not for gaming, in case anyone wants to know. While you can play some easy-going games, there is just not enough graphical and CPU power to do so. However, if you still want to play AAA titles on this laptop, you can always sign up for a gaming streaming service, which I was able to successfully do and enjoy.

In the end, I am extremely impressed with Microsoft’s Surface Laptop Go. Although it can be a bit pricey, I would strongly recommend considering this specific tier model. The ultra-portability, gorgeous design, great screen, amazing keyboard, and build quality provides a great value for students, teachers, and people who like to move around the house or just like to work at your favorite coffee shop.

FULL DISCLOSURE: I received this item for review at no cost to me from the invite-only Tech Insider Network Program and Best Buy. However, my honest opinions, experience, and recommendations expressed above are my own and in no way were influenced by this fact.

Disclosure: Reviewers in this invitation-only program are provided products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased reviews. This review is based on my own personal experiences with this product.

Technology is always changing and now more than ever before, people find themselves in need of better computers. This amazing laptop from Microsoft has the power to provide support for students as well as business people while staying compact and having a sleek design.

I want to start this review by saying that this computer is designed for basic productivity-style performance. It does have 8GB of RAM, which is enough to support video chatting and standard office-style tasks like word processing and mild design work, but it’s not enough to be efficient for a video editor or heavy graphic designer. That said, I found the Surface Laptop Go to be a very capable machine for basic activities.

The design of this laptop is stunning. There are three color options for this laptop model - sandstone, platinum, and ice blue. I have the ice blue version. It’s a cool, sleek color that is subtle while still drawing attention. When its lid is closed, the laptop is very thin and compact. I’m used to a 15-inch laptop, but I frequently use a 12-inch tablet and my fiance uses a 13-inch laptop as her daily driver. At first glance, my initial response to its size was, “Wow, this is a small computer.” Once my fiance had it open and working on it, she didn’t have any complaints about its size. And again, if you are doing standard productivity-style tasks like answering emails, word processing, and even spreadsheet editing, the size is somewhat irrelevant. The keyboard has a very soft feel to it and it’s a joy to use. Keys are very well spaced out and I didn’t find myself mistyping much.

This laptop was designed to be minimalistic. There are only four ports on it -- the charging port, one USB-C port, one USB-A port, and a headphone jack. Now even though the headphone jack is included, the laptop is Bluetooth capable so you can connect headphones in that way, too. The laptop is touch-screen compatible so you can operate it as a hybrid machine (tablet/laptop), but the screen does not fold flat against the back of the laptop. I find the hybrid operation quite helpful.

The screen resolution is 1536 x 1024. It’s not a premium screen, but with this being a ‘basic’ level laptop, it’s more than ideal for this machine. I did quite a bit of typing and regular tasks on the laptop and never had a problem with clarity or visibility. One thing I’m not a big fan of with this laptop design-wise is the charger. It’s a two-part power cable and adapter. The cable has a proprietary connector that plugs into the laptop and it’s connected to a brick, which is similar in size to other laptop power adapters. Now, even though it comes with an enormous power adapter/cable since the laptop has a USB-C port, it can receive power through that port as well. I tested this out with a USB-C cable and wall adapter I had available and was able to charge the laptop.

As far as performance goes, the laptop starts up very quickly and registers my fingerprint within about a second. I opted to work through a cloud-based word processor and didn’t have any issues with the laptop slowing down or being tripped up by that process. I opened up 9 tabs in my browser and had 9 streams of 4K video playing simultaneously while I was working on a document in another tab and I had my cloud-storage drive open in an 11th tab. The laptop did not seem to slow down at all. The Surface Laptop Go does come with Windows 10 installed in “S Mode.” This is really a sandboxed version of Windows 10 in my opinion. It gives you the operating system with limited functionality. It does not allow for external applications to be able to be installed. While this mode might be good for someone who does not understand the basics of how to keep your computer safe from outside downloads, it’s a little bit of a hassle to work with if you want to customize your experience at all. I wanted to download an alternative browser. I had to take the computer out of S Mode, which is a free process, but irreversible, in order to download that one program. This is just a feature that users should be aware of as they set-up their laptop.

Battery life seems to be pretty strong. The specs of the machine state that a user should be able to get approximately 13 hours of activity out of the laptop when it’s got a full charge. I did not use the laptop for 13 hours straight, but after I made sure it had a full charge, I did find that after about 30 minutes, only 4% of the battery had been drained. That means that I was getting an average charging rate of around 0.13% per minute. When you use that charging rate and multiply it by 780 (13 hours converted to minutes), you get a total of 101.4. Now, that is of course slightly more than 100%, but it’s a close enough average that I can say that the 13-hour estimated battery life is accurate.

One other thing I noticed while using the laptop was the heat collection on the bottom. I was using it on a flat surface and I noticed that while the laptop was plugged into a power source (either using the provided power cable/adapter or the USB-C cable), the bottom of the laptop near the hinge did get quite hot. The power button also gets quite warm. I think this is a charging issue though because when I started using the laptop unplugged, it was much cooler.

The Surface Laptop Go is a very strong laptop for someone who needs an ultra-portable, performance-driven machine. It’s lightweight, very easy to travel with, and it has the power to complete most standard tasks. I can recommend this for most types of users (business, educational, or personal), but wouldn’t recommend it for creative professionals.

The Microsoft Surface laptop is excatly what i was looking for my needs. Easy to carry it around beacuse of the light weight. It is thing so it fit in my bag perfectly. I can use while i am ridding the train , at the office and the collage. The battery life is amazing. It last for more than 20 hours. I dont have to worry charging it often. I can be any where and if i have internet i get a fast connection. I am very happy with it and i could not have made a better choice. Its amazing and i love it.

We bought this laptop for our 12 year old daughter for Christmas. My husband was set on this laptop because of the Microsoft brand , the memory space and lastly the look. He wanted something for her that had great functionality first but also felt young and hip for her. This laptop is something that corporate America operates with so why not get her started at an early age . The laptop is light weight , with a nice sleek keyboard and mouse pad . The color of the laptop is beautiful , looks like a rose gold color even though that’s not the name of the color. The charger is magnetic and is easy to attach. The screen is a touch screen and is very sleek. She’s had it 2 days only but so far it excellent. Would highly recommend this to others.

The Microsoft Surface 4 was just not the right computer for me nor did I feel that it justified the $1,381 price tag. I watched dozens of videos on YouTube while contemplating the decision to purchase this brand over other laptop brands. What initially made me make the purchase this laptop was factors such as the touch screen feature and it came in 15inches which I was used to as an HP user. Also, the surface 3 options without the Alcantara fabric were sold out. I had always used HP’s in the past so I wanted to try something different. Outside of those two functions, the surface 4 didn’t look spectacular by design and it didn’t give me that wow factor for what I paid. I ended up purchasing the Lenovo Yoga which I really love and it was cheaper than the Microsoft.

It's going great for me. I like it easy to use, and I think it's good for new users as well.

Nice budget laptop, My only gripe is the 8gb + 4gb memory configuration. Cannot upgrade the memory either seems to have a heat cover over it. Palm and keyboard area, and top of laptop have metal covering but the underbelly is plastic. Feels more durable than HPs comparable model.

More pros than cons. The display is ok for a FHD but it’s not what I expected. Keyboard lights up. Great for working in the dark. The speed is cool, has touchscreen and the fingerprint scanner is dope. The cons are the battery drains fast like a refurbished item but I purchased brand new. Feels cheap. Plastic casing. Windows 11 installed. Can’t go back to 10. The price is equal to the build. Gave 3 stars because of battery and plastic casing. Doesn’t feel like a premium built item per the specs.

One feature that is NOT mentioned on this product description is that this laptop has a finger print security reader and its the same as the power button (picture attached).

This is a perfect laptop for Business or school work.

I purchased 2 of this laptops for our medical practice because they are light weight, have the latest Gen intel processor (11th Gen), they have a fast SSD for storage, and has a very responsive touch screen which allows the patients to sign consents on the device instead of using paper consents and forms.

setting up the computer is like setting up any windows laptop where you follow the instructions and you will be done in a few minutes.

this laptop doesn't come with a lot of bloatware.

I totally recommend this laptop for any business, school work and it is going to last for a few years before you have to replace it.

I am really loving this laptop. It is a lot thinner and sleeker than I had expected. I love the lighted keypad. When I opened it it immediately prompted me for the Windows 11 update. I had the actual Microsoft Surface Go and it had still not been updated yet. This laptop came with 12g of RAM. Wow! This was great for the price. Here is a video of it. https://youtu.be/xd0iDZgDTFw

I did a lot of research on Lenovo laptops before honing in on this one. I liked the Core i5 processor with 12mb of RAM combo at a great price. The Best Buy salesperson congratulated me on getting the "latest & greatest" from Lenovo, validating my choice. The performance is lightning fast, the display is OK, not terrific and the keyboard "feel" is wonderful. In my opinion, you're getting a $750-$800 laptop at a significant price discount. I'd pounce if I were you, I am glad I did. FWIW, I use mine for MS Office business applications off my job and also for Internet searches. Getting Windows 11 off of S restriction was a breeze, so you can obtain Google Chrome.

This computer is not only nice looking, but it’s light enough that I can carry it in my bag without too much effort. I like the illuminated keyboard, the touch screen, and the bright colors. It works fast, as soon as everything that needs to be downloaded is done. I used to have a Mac, then before this one, I had a Dell, which I had for ten years, but I love my new Lenovo. I trust this brand because, before I retired from teaching, that’s the brand my school district used throughout the schools -they still do.

I ordered this laptop because I like the brand. I had an All-In-One Lenovo Desktop that worked great for seven years, but it was time to replace it.

The laptop has worked very well and the setup was a breeze. It is very quiet and you can also adjust the fan's frequency.

The laptop boots up fast and is ready to go in less than a minute.

Absolutely no complaints! Purchased on sale as a small business/personal computer. Touchscreen, 11th gen i5, backlit keyboard, 12gb memory, etc. Meets employee and personal needs at a reasonable price point. I found similar specs for laptops to be overpriced so Thanks Lenovo for this one!

Since I couldn't find any teardowns of this laptop online, I've provided some pictures in this review.

YOU CAN ABSOLUTELY UPGRADE THE RAM IN THIS LAPTOP.

Do not listen to HP Support, they know nothing. They are just reading from an automated response sheet, they have never even seen this laptop.

This laptop comes with 1 stick of Samsung 8GB DDR4 3200 RAM (Model: M471A1G44AB0-CWE)

There is an additional SODIMM slot for another stick of RAM, so you can run 2 sticks in dual channel. (Funny enough, the words "One Dimm Only" are printed on the PCB where the second RAM slot is, probably so the assemblers don't put in 2 and give you a free stick). The second slot is fully functional. I even put in a non-matching stick of Crucial RAM and the system recognized it and booted right up.

Otherwise, a very standard new laptop. m.2 NvME drive in the lower right, Wifi card in the center left, and even a spot for a standard laptop SATA drive in the lower left (the SATA hookups are missing though, so you'll have to figure that out on your own if you want to add a SATA drive).

There are 10 screws total that are holding on the bottom cover. The 6 black screws (circled in red) are under the 2 long rubber feet. The 4 silver screws (circled in blue) are easily accessible. You will then need to use PLASTIC tools to pry and unclip the bottom case. Be careful and gentle, even plastic tools can dent and mar the plastic casing.

All in all, a great 17" laptop for web browsing and doing regular office work.

After listening to fake claim in first review i tried upgrading the ram. Bought a compatible ddr4 16 gb 3200 sodimm to add in 2nd slot. Nothing worked. System is not booting and screen is blank. Misleading reviews should be deleted.

NICE & AWESOME.

IT'S A GOOD LAPTOP VERY VERY NICE.

COLOR IS NICE AND THE MEMORY EXCELLENT

Great budget laptop. Would have preferred Windows 10 Pro and not Windows 10 in "S" mode, but the laptop is good.

First off I only buy my electronics from Best Buy they have the best products and great warranty. I love my new Lap top very sophisticated and stylish. it has all the updated features being I just upgraded from my old lap top which was 20 years old LOL. i love it and highly recommend it.

Good processing power and large monitor for seeing the big picture! Wish it had a touch screen. Way faster than the i3 laptop this replaced.

It’s bigggg!!! But it works for me wonderfully!!!!

First HP laptop...previously owned both Toshiba and Lenovo... highly recommend this HP!

I love this computer! The size is perfect for travel but what I like best is the 2-in-1 aspect. When I working from my office I can stand it up like a tent and it basically becomes like one of those all in one desk tops! I have it sitting next to an additional monitor for added functionality! I'd been researching laptops for a couple of months and I simply couldn't be happier with my purchase! I highly recommend this computer!

Didn't have it for a week and got the blue screen. Tried updating, troubleshooting with Dell, everything to fix and nothing worked. Very frustrating! First time with a Dell. Trying to decide if this was a case of bad luck or if this will happen again.

The 7706 is a solid ultra book with a great screen but I do have a couple of issues. The 8gig of ram is inadequate for such a computer, the hard drive is just way to small. And to not include a graphics chip on it seems ridiculous. Within two days of purchase I installed a new Samsung ssd980 1tb name m.2 drive I also upgraded the ram to 16gb. Bench marks show that the system is a solid performer now, only lacking in the graphics department. Also if you plan to upgrade the drive do it before you start installing software because the system comes set to scsi but to make an ssd fast it needs to be running on AHCI which requires windows to be reinstalled and the bios set to AHCI. It is time consuming.

I upgraded from a 4 yr old intel core 3 Dell to this one . Love the large touch screen I've only had it a few weeks but so far I love it. Like other reviewers said the silver keyboard is so hard to see. I bought a $5.00 key cover/protector and that solved the problem and it looks great!

Just got a new job and my 11 inch Lenovo Yoga was cutting it anymore. Don’t get me wrong still love it. I have 9 years with it. But after going back and forth looking at 15.6 inch screens. I decided to go with this 17 inch Dell. The screen is brilliant, is not 4K but definitely looks like it. Only concern is sometimes when you open up the laptop it doesn’t turn on automatically, you have to actually hit the power button to wake it. But other than that it’s great. The fan is very quiet. I don’t think I have ever heard it.

I think for the price what more could you want? You are getting a MASSIVE 17 inch QUAD HD display, with an i7 processor, only 8GB of RAM but that is a super simple swap to 16GB. Let me go over each piece of this machine one by one.

Sound: 3/5 - Not as bad as everyone is saying... what is going to beat a MacBook Pro in terms of sound quality? Nothing. However will you get a 17 inch, touch screen, 2 in 1 display with the MacBook? No. It's all about what you want in a machine.

Display: 4/5 - It is crisp, it is beautiful and 4K videos pop very well on the display. The motion is handled very well as well, because even though it's not 120hz, everything is very fluid. At only 300 nits, it is not a bright boy. It works well for my needs however taking outside may not be as enjoyable.

Performance: 4/5 - To be expected in this segment, you get a middle-line i7 processor that does a pretty darn good job with most things you throw at it. There is some lag, but heck there was some lag with my $2400 MacBook Pro.

Keyboard: 5/5 - Honestly, this keyboard feels amazing to type on. You get a numpad and a quick calculator button which is AWESOME. Also a fingerprint reader for Windows Hello. I can type extremely well on this keyboard and not make a single mistake. The keys are SILVER with WHITE letters which is an extremely poor design for someone starting out/not to advanced with typing. I don't have to look at the keyboard when typing, so I can type like a dream on this bad boy. Others might want key caps, stickers, etc...

Trackpad: 3/5 - Eh, it's not magical. It is NOTHING as good as the MacBook's or even Surface Studio Laptop's. It clicks hard, a good amount of effort has to be pressed on it for it to activate, however its saving grace is how responsive the tap-to-click and other gestures work. They work well, and the trackpad is GINORMOUS, even bigger than a MacBook Pro's - you have plenty of room.

Battery: to be determined, but I hear it's rated at about 4-6 hours.... decent. It is said to charge from 0 to 80% in an hour, which is quite impressive.

Connectivity: 3/5 - It's lacking in quantity, yet not quality. It has an SD card reader, ONE thunderbolt port and ONE regular USB port, headphone jack and HDMI. You'd think such a huge machine would have more connectivity, but I am happy it has BOTH type C and regular USB. I can plug anything in to it.

Overall, at $929 or even about $800 open-box, this is an EXCELLENT buy - you are getting a very nice piece of kit for your money, an upgradeable one albeit. I also think, once looking and using this 17 inch screen, you will never... be able to go back.

Love the laptop. I really wish to have a pen for sketching. I have seen not so amazing reviews for a pen that might match my model. Feeling iffy. Overall. It works fast and Ive had no issues with it thus far. Bad thing is finding a screen protector that fits the screen. Dell should also have skins for laptops. I haven’t seen any. Upgrade the devices should come with accessories upgrades too.

Nice big screen for older people to read. Higher resolution than 1080p means sharper text. I can see two pages side-by-side.

This is a budget laptop through and through but is perfect for a young child for both school work and some very light gaming. It’s essentially a Chromebook, but with windows. Please note that I am commenting on the laptop both from the perspective of a parent buying this for their child and from my son’s perspective.

IN THE BOX

You get the laptop along with a charger. The purchase also includes a year subscription of Office 365 which you can sign up for after setup.

DESIGN

I actually like the look and feel of this laptop a lot. It’s really slim has a cool light blue hue to it (which is different from the black and silver laptops you see everyday) and it has a nice “rubber” feeling coating to the outside that makes it easy to grip.

It has a decent size trackpad, and the typical keyboard you’d expect in a small laptop. It has the up and down arrow keys jammed together which I don’t love, but is almost a necessity given the small footprint.

The only thing I wish it really had was backlit keyboard. I get it, it’s a super cheap laptop, but the light blue color with white lettering is more difficult than normal to see without good lighting. And the brightness of the screen doesn’t help much.

In terms of ports, it has 2 USB-A 3.0 (blue) ports which is nice, a USB-C, also nice, headphone jack and microSD slot. I like that it includes HDMI out, but it’s HDMI-mini. I don’t have one of those hanging around, so that’s a bit of a bummer, but I get why a full sized HDMI wouldn’t have worked. It’s too big. And it obviously has a proprietary charging port which is a tiny circle. My other main complaint would be for USB-C charging. I charge most of my electronics with one, and when my kid loses his charger (inevitably) it would have been nice to charge it via USB-C.

SETUP

It’s like any Windows laptop. No “kid” skin to speak of, it’s a full fledged Windows laptop through and through. I will say that I had issues setting up my son’s account, which I set up as a part of my family account so I can lock certain apps and websites when he signs in. But this was undoubtedly user error, nothing to blame the laptop for.

I will add that I use an Alienware as my desktop, and it comes full of bloatware (some helpful, others I never use). I was happy to see the Geobook comes with no bloatware. Which is a good thing given its limited storage space and computational power.

USE AND PERFORMANCE

In the world of QHD, 4K, and even 8K, a lot of people might balk at this laptop’s screen resolution. I’m here to say that it’s just fine. I’m not just saying that because a young kid might not care or know any better, but even using it myself, the 1366X768 resolution is just fine for everyday tasks and school work (and light gaming). My only complaint about the screen was that it came with a dead pixel. It is only noticeable when the screen is on and completely black, but in day-to-day use, I don’t see it at all.

The 64 GB hard drive however, is a bit more difficult to swallow. Windows 10 itself takes up a bulk of that space. Putting movies, videos, pictures, maybe some games, will eat up the hard drive space quickly. My kid doesn’t edit videos, photos or play large games (think Call of Duty) so the lack of storage isn’t a big concern (at least for now). I like that it is expandable via microSD. I’m comfortable upgrading HDDs in a laptop and wouldn’t have minded the ability to do so here, but for my kid who doesn’t know what bleeding edge tech looks like, the relatively slower speeds of a microSD card compared to high end SSD isn’t an issue.

It also only has 4 GB of RAM, which when you think about it, isn’t a lot since most newer phones have at least that much. But when your kid is browsing the web, watching YouTube videos, doing Google Classwork or even playing Minecraft or Roblox, there is virtually no performance hiccups. I haven’t opened a bunch of tabs or opened programs to really stress it, but I can tell you that day-to-day use (and having heard no complaints from my son about slowdowns, etc., the 4 GB of RAM is more than adequate for this laptop.

I mentioned gaming. My son plays Roblox and it runs just fine on this laptop. So does Minecraft. I don’t let my kids play high end games (like GTA or Call of Duty) so I don’t see a reason to install it and test its capabilities, but I’m certain for AAA games it won’t run them very well. But again, for what this laptop is, that’s perfectly ok.

BATTERY LIFE

I have to mention the battery life. It’s great. It has close to 15 hours of battery life. I’m certain its’ the Intel Celeron processor combined with the low resolution screen that helps it last that long. For kids who aren’t accustomed to charging their electronics regularly, this can be extremely helpful.

CONCLUSION

This is a terrific laptop for what it is. A budget laptop for kids. It seems durable (although we haven’t really dropped it, etc., so I can’t say how it would hold up to kids handling it long term). It has everything they need and it’s Windows. Obviously Google Classroom will work through Chrome, which, if your kid does NTI from home is a plus. While I like Chromebooks, I do prefer Windows and having a budget Chromebook-ish Windows laptop for my kids is better (in my opinion).

Budget friendly computer for light duty usage on a day to day basis. This computer sports a nice but effective Intel Celeron processor. It's enough to get by for web surfing, streaming, and MS Office tasks but will seem to slow down if you push it for more intensive usage. The 4GB of RAM is pretty minimal, but is enough for this machine. 64GB of storage space is good for this machine, as it's an entry level Windows based laptop. You also get some ports for your external devices such as 1 HDMI, 2 USB 3.0 Type A, 1 USB Type C, Micro SD card slot.

The color is unique and inviting in a soft powder blue case/shell with a soft plastic/rubber texture. You'll get yourself a nice sized 12.5 inch LCD screen with an adequate screen resolution of 1366 x 768 HD resolution. Adequate for an entry level machine and sufficient for virtual classes and schooling from home. It's lightweight which is nice as it makes it easy to be portable and move around with. About 3 pounds and .7 inches thin. The built in webcam will also allow for 2MP video along with the built in microphone so you'll still be able to take part in virtual web based interaction. The box is fairly simple and to the point, as you get a laptop, power adapter, and quick start guide.

In my opinion the best part of this laptop is that you'll also get a 1 year subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal which is helpful and useful in itself. After that 1 year you can decide what you'll want to do going forward, but it has been coming in handy for our household so far.

I feel that this machine is ideal for elementary aged, maybe middle schoolers, and senior citizens. It can accomplish the tasks you would need to do with Windows 10 S mode. Don't expect it to do heavy gaming or processing, but use this machine as a budget friendly alternative to a tablet or a laptop that would cost twice the price.

PRO:

Screen size is nice

Compact and portable

Unique color

Price

CON:

Select audience

This was an interesting product.

Kind of like a Chromebook kind of like a tablet.

So let's go with physical appearance.

Nice color

Lightweight

Grippy feel

Has multiple ports to plug in

Keyboard is nice feeling

Size is good. Not too big not too small.

Performance

For being a small compact performance was decent.

Battery life lasted 3 days of moderate use. First day was heavy due to Microsoft updates.

Video conference via Skype was good.

Mic was clear

Sound was decent.

My kids used this for their remote Skype music lessons and it did well. No lagging. No freezing..

Screen was decent. I streamed 4k and it looked nice.

USBc allowed me to use HDMI adapter to run a big screen and it worked just fine.

Memory was good. Half of the available space was used by operating system. So saving files locally may not work out. You will need to work off the cloud and with the 1 year subscription of Microsoft office that will help.

Printing to wireless printers was much easier than using Chromebooks. For whatever reason Chromebooks have App issues and it made.it difficult to print. Because this is Windows 10 based it took care of that issue.

Only thing I could ding this on was the polarization of the screen. It has filters on it which is probably good to help with eye fatigue but I did not completely like it.

Other than that this is like a Chromebook but running Microsoft 10 lite.

For the purpose of my kids this will do just fine for any additional distance learning if needed and general school work.

Based on what my kids do on computers and how this computer performed. I would recommend this product for kids if you don't want to use a Chromebook.

The Geobook 120 is a 12.5” entry-level laptop that I have been messing around with for about a week now. I have had the chance to use it almost daily as well as having my kids take their turns with it. The fun color scheme and entry level specs skews this machine towards young school age kids, as well as anyone looking for an affordable machine to meet some basic computing needs.

Specs

CPU – Intel Celeron N4020 Dual Core 1.10 GHz processor w/ integrated Intel 600 graphics

Memory – 4GB LPDDR4-2133

Graphics – integrated Intel 600 graphics

Screen – 12.5” 1366 x 768p HD TN

Storage – 64GB eMMC – expandable via SD card up to additional 64GB

Ports – 1X USB C / 2X USB 3.0 / 1X HDMI 2.0 / 1X microSD Slot / TRRS 3.5mm Jack (headphone and mic support)

Network Connectivity – Wireless AC

Audio – dual speakers

Webcam – 1080P with dual microphone

Dimensions – 11.9 x 8.11 x 0.71”; 3.05lb

Battery – 34200 mWh Li-ion

Other – Windows 10 S w/ 1 year subscription of Office 365

Design

The design of the GEO 120 is pretty fun. Mine comes in the light blue color which adds to the fun look. The outer chassis material is a grippy soft touch plastic and features plenty of rounded edges. The inner material is a smooth soft touch plastic – still in that light blue. The keyboard and touch pad keep with the color scheme, and the keys feature white lettering. There is no backlight to the keys. The touchpad is generously sized for the form factor. Its clickable and understand multi-finger inputs. The keyboard also has a function key for media controls, but it does not feature a function lock. The overall design reminds me a bit of the netbook I had back in college. Small form factor, very lightweight, and great for on the go tasks.

I had my GF’s youngest daughter (10y.o.) help me test the GEO out. She liked the color and the size of the laptop. It was perfect for her to sit on the couch with it in her lap. The base didn’t get particularly warm on her, so hold the laptop on bare skin was no issue. The only thing she had trouble with was the white lettering on the keys. She isn’t a touch typist yet, so she still relies on being able to quickly read the key faces. The white lettering is tough to see in bright overhead light (keys are kind of shiny) and in dimly lit rooms. Other than that she liked the look and feel of the GEO. The keyboard was easy to type on and the keys felt nice to her. They had a good little click that provided enough tactile feedback. She also liked the trackpad because it was fairly responsive and accurate.

Performance

The GEO 120’s 4GB of low power RAM coupled with the 1.1GHz dual core means its not going to be a compute power house. If you are used to faster machines this will feel like a step back. However, through the eye of a kid getting their first laptop the GEO has more than enough power. My testing partner has a 12” Chromebook from school, so this isn’t her first machine by any means. However, the comparison between the two was favoring the GEO a bit due to it being a touch faster and more familiar OS (Windows vs. Chrome).

When it came to playing games she was able to load up some games from the Microsoft store that were already on her account. I’m not 100% sure what all she was playing, but I know she played Human Fall Flat and a couple of other Gamepass games. As far as I could tell she didn’t have any issues or complaints with how the games ran. I would be hesitant to have her try anything too intensive, but knowing it can crank out good experiences on resource-light games is a plus.

The 64GB of eMMC isn’t a whole lot. eMMC is essentially a soldered SD card – not a traditional HDD or SSD but more like the memory in your phone. The 64GB drive is faster than a HDD, so it moves along well. However, that 64GB does fill up quickly especially if you or your child wants to add some games. I plan to pick up a fast microSD card (64GB max) to toss in the expansion slot. At 128GB I think we would be fine, and not have to do a lot of storage housekeeping.

Display

The 12.5” 1366 x 768p (HD) display is perfectly adequate and its pixel density is just fine (125 ppi) for the size. Compare it to a 21.5” 1080p screen and this beats its out by a decent amount (102 ppi). I know seeing 768p can throw you off, but in this case its fine. Its not too bad of a display, and it absolutely fits the budget on the machine.

However, I do have some issues with the display. In a really bright room the panel isn’t bright enough to not be slightly washed out. The TN panel is an older technology that fits the budget, however it provides really poor vertical off angle viewing. Horizontal off angle viewing isn’t as greatly affected though, which was surprising. I would expect you would want horizontal to suffer more than vertical on a laptop where you are the only viewer. However, I can see screen sharing with siblings as a reason to align the panel for better horizontals. The last issue I have relates to the display housing in the chassis. It is noticeably weak enough to “ripple” the image on the screen along the entire bottom when adjusting the angle or even slightly wiggling the screen. You can also cause ripples along the edges where you grab with even the lightest touch.

Speakers and Webcam

The speakers are there. They are very tinny and don’t have a lot of power. I had them at max volume and could talk over them. They are acceptable for limited use, but I would absolutely recommend a headset.

The webcam does a nice job overall. My GF’s daughter loves to Skype her grandma, so she was thrilled to use the webcam. It does a nice job overall. You do need to stay in a well lit room as it starts to get grainy in low light. The dual mics pick up your voice well, and don’t do too bad with background noise in general.

Other Thoughts

So this is my first time running across Windows 10 S. I had honestly never heard of it. It serves as sort of a stripped down Windows experience that is optimized for security and speed. You can’t install 3rd party apps – you can only install apps available in the Microsoft store. Edge is the only browser and it defaults to safe search. The OS appears to have been optimized for lower spec’d systems – I mimicked this experience on my old netbook with a cracked stripped down Win7 build, and it was absolutely the way to go back then. So hopefully Win10 S does the same job of removing some of the system overhead to keep things snappy. If you don’t want or need this protection you can always upgrade (for free) to plain Win10 Home Edition, but you won’t be able to go back once you upgrade.

Overall

As an adult with a gaming PC, gaming laptops, a workstation class laptop I can say I am not really the target for this PC. However, I do see the value in a machine like this for a quick runabout or travelling. It is very easy to transport. Where it really shines is with the kids. My GF’s daughter loved it and it didn’t even occur that it was a lightly spec’d machine. She loves getting to use it. As a parent I really like the baked in Office 365 sub, and the walled garden that is Win 10 S. I personally would upgrade it to Home but only because I don’t need those barriers. The only drawbacks I really saw were with the display panel and the speakers. They were the only somewhat underwhelming aspects. Everything else seems great though.

The Geo 120 laptop is catered for those looking to perform basic tasks or those who need to run non-demanding Windows applications, all on a budget. The Intel Celeron Dual Core N4020 processor can handle most jobs, but it will definitely feel sluggish overall if you’ve got something much faster at home. This is due to the eMMC storage that performs slightly better than an traditional 7200rpm HDD, but helps keep the overall dollar costs down for the laptop. I think the price vs performance is perfect for our kids in school that are starting to dig into Word or staying connected to their classroom assignments online.

Although advertised with 64GB eMMC, you’ll have around 25-30GB of usable space due to the Windows installation, so that’s something to think about if you have space requirements. Luckily, you can insert an additional max 64GB MicroSD card for more storage. The 4GB of RAM clearly highlights its weight class, which is to be the best at web browsing or streaming video content, but not all at once. As far as gaming, I was able to give Roblox a test drive, which is currently the game-of-choice for the kids at home. The UHD630 did struggle slightly with frame rates and input response, but it was still playable. Battery life lasted about 7-8 hours under normal basic use.

There’s a lot to enjoy about this laptop. The keys are very large and tactile and there is just the right amount of “click” with each key press. I like the omission of the touchpad left/right buttons as it is integrated within the touchpad itself. This gives you more touchpad real estate. The screen’s hinge is strong enough to keep it from drooping during sudden movements or adjustments. 1366x768p is a great choice of resolution for a 12.5” screen and also helps increase battery life. The laptop will get a little warm during heavy loads (playing Roblox, for example), but it didn’t bother me. The laptop is very quiet due to its passive cooling method (no fans). The baby-blue color just speaks to the kids! I especially loved that I could charge the laptop (with a laptop-rated charger) through the USB-C port, which means I don’t have to carry it’s proprietary charger around when I travel with it. The front-facing camera is perfect for Zoom calls and the sound output is adequate. It’s lightweight at 3lbs and less than ¾ inch thick when closed.

There are a couple of things that I wish this laptop had. For one, it would have been nice to have a backlit keyboard. Second, I wish I could upgrade the eMMC storage to an NVMe drive as this would surely give this machine a performance boost. For me, the touchpad doesn’t perform well during small, precise movements. I felt like it lagged or drifted on its own when performing these small adjustments. Also, I am concerned about its durability since its outer shell is entirely made of plastic. I didn’t knock off points for its overall performance because at its price point, it’s actually doing a heck of a job. Lastly, the laptop comes configured in “S” mode, which locks the laptop down to Microsoft approved software, but you can easily switch out of this mode if you choose to do so. I switched out so I could install Chrome Browser.

I’ve honestly never heard of Geo Computers until I saw this laptop. After visiting their website, I’ve learned that Geo Computers are the largest UK-based supplier of OEM devices. They are part of the Tactus Group and are winners of the 2021 Microsoft Device Partner of the Year Award. And so they grace us with their Geo 120 to compete in the very heavy entry-level laptop class, and it really doesn’t disappoint at its price point.

The GeoBook 120 is quite an impressive value - especially considering that it comes with 1 year of Microsoft 365 Personal which costs $70 on its own. The GeoBook does not have the streamlined simplicity of a Chromebook, but instead manages to provide a more full featured windows experience at an incredibly low cost.

The physical build does feel rather plastic and cheap but it functions well and is truly able to meet the entry level needs of most young students. Researching on the internet, word processing, spreadsheet creation, watching Youtube, using Netflix, Video chat, and even very light gaming all work well. The battery will play video for over 3 hours and will allow over 5 hours of web browsing or word processing.

It is important to note that the GeoBook runs Windows 10 Home in S Mode. This means that only applications from the Microsoft store will download and run on the laptop - which actually improves security of the laptop. The laptop also does NOT have a graphics card, so the GeoBook should NOT be purchased for gaming. BUT, my 7 year old son was thrilled to discover that the computer is able to run Roblox reasonably well.

The GeoBook comes with about 24 gigabytes of remaining harddrive space, but does have a MicroSD slot that allows up to 64 gigs of extra space. The keyboard feels cheep and rather clunky, but works appropriately. The laptop has a built-in camera, but it is only 2MB and it does not have a physical shutter cover to block the camera. If you are concerned about the security of a camera being pointed at your child every time the laptop is open, you may want to buy a 3rd party cover for the webcam. Also, be aware that the video output is Mini HDMI - so you will need a special cable to output the video to a 2nd monitor.

Overall I am impressed with the value of the GeoBook and would definitely recommend it to those who want a low cost, but nearly full featured laptop.

My wife and I wanted to find a laptop that was geared specifically toward low-end, very simple tasks, that we could let our kids have for at home learning. Specifically, they have internet games they can play that help them work on various school subjects. We have other computers, laptops, tablets, etc. at home but most of them are "ours" as parents or are used solely for fun.

This GeoBook from Geo has been helped fill this role very well. Our kids were SUPER excited to get a laptop "just like yours dad". They are very excited about being able to do things like ABCmouse, Prodigy, etc. and we're happy to have an option that doesn't take up our work computers.

The notebook itself has some fantastic features for the price, the 64GB of memory is way more than they'll ever use doing what they're doing, the 4 GB of RAM is plenty for light work and internet tasks, the 12.5" screen is a great size for them as well.

I must say though, the screen itself leaves a lot to be desired. The 768p resolution is actually really good on such a small screen but the colors are extremely washed out and viewing angles, especially vertical, are pretty bad. I've posted a pic for comparison. That said, our kids didn't care, they don't care about things like color accuracy, viewing angles, off axis color shift, etc. They just don't.

Other than the sub-par screen, this has been a great tool for our kids and we're excited they'll have something that they can own and will be a tool they can use to help them learn at home.

What an adorable 1st laptop for my nephew. I fell in love with the color and size of this laptop. It’s compact and lightweight. Perfect to carry to school if needed. I bought it more for the aesthetics but this little guy packs a punch. With a free 12 month MS 365 software it was a no brainer. I opened it and gave it a test run. It was easy to use. I recommend this laptop for a child’s (and adult) needs.

I like this laptop, compact very light, amazing oled screen, fast new generation cpu.

As always very good product from HP. Easy to use great features.

No good battery life

Software errors at first updates

I want to returned but I let it pass the deadline

Good storage memory

Performance - 5 stars; All the rest - 3 stars: Read on for more...

Lets start with the basics - Performance is 5 stars. Its a speedy great performing laptop. Screen is excellent, bright, crisp and clear. Hard Drive size is great (ymmv). Fast surfing, plays 1080p video no problems. Plays 4k videos no problem. Games are good, but i don't use it as a gaming laptop so look elsewhere for reviews that mention 3d gaming.

Now the 3 star parts... There is no USER SWAPPABLE battery. If your battery starts dropping in use time, or you want to swap out the old battery and put in a new one to continue a marathon session of use without access to a main plug power, stay away from this laptop. Sure its easy to swap out a battery once the old one starts to die, but if you need to swap out just for long term usage, unless you plan to pack a few mini screwdrivers, you'll need to unscrew the case, unplug the connector and clip, remove the old battery, put in the new one, connect it and screw it back in, then close the case. Based on my use of this laptop for 3 weeks now, i get about 3 hours of life. im already predicting im going to have problem. 2 stars for this.

The speakers are bad. They are down facing speakers, so if you use your laptop on your lap, or your bed, or any other cloth, the sounds will be VERY muffled. Unless you are using the laptop on a table or a hard surface, you will not enjoy the sound. Best way around this, use a headset or earbuds. 3 stars for this.

wifi is good. 4 stars.

The placement of the "end" "delete" keys are far apart with the end key practically in the top middle row of the keyboard and the delete key on the far top right (they are spread apart and i dont know why). 3 stars for this.

It is a very good laptop. It is touchscreen and backlit keyboard, even though it says it isn’t. The memory options are great, love that. Everything is fantastic except for a few things that were not a deal breaker for me. The sound quality is definitely subpar, but that’s fine because I always intended to get different speakers. The camera is also subpar, which does suck a little bit but again I always planned to get a different camera. And the battery life is actually terrible, but since I won’t be using it away from the charger much if at all made it so o can compromise, although I really really do wish it was a lot better.

needing a new laptop I asked Jordon from the Geek Squad for recommendations. he recommended qualities rather than a brand and said these usually are in the 600.00 + range but sales were coming up soon. He was right. I got this a couple of weeks later at well under that amount and Jordon transferred all of my data for my old laptop and this ASUS is really fast.

I received mine yesterday and It IS TOUCHSCREEN and has BACKLIT keypad. Not sure why description says it doesn't. Very nice surprise.

Excellent...my only problem is with the volume.

The volume I have it on highest setting.

Have to lean into the lap top to hear clearly,

Other than that it's an excellent buy.

I am glad I found this deal, I bought it mainly for its big screen. I prefer to have larger laptop screens, this one satisfy my needs. As a result, the weight is heavier than other small screen laptops.

I had an older version and the middle piece broke. I loved it so much i bought this updated version that no longer has middle piece. I play some gamss so 256k ssd no enough memory so very glad to have the the 1tb

Good computer. The battery is really weird, it says 10 hours of time when fully charger. Unplug it then it drops to 6 hours, start using it and it drops to 9 hours. Keep working it will say 4 hours.

I havent had any issues using it, the battery performance estimates are just way off.

Other than the charger being huge af this laptop is amazing for for normal needs and gaming needs it runs Roblox on 60+ fps and fortnite 50+ I really recommend this :).

Love this laptop, great at multi tasking and haven't had any problems with lag. Definitely glad I bought.I even made a custom skin for it ❤️

Is an excellent computer, fast and the video quality is of the hook

I just picked this up and everything was easy to set up. The computer is light and quiet and I really like the feel of the soft textured keys. One thing that is horrible (and really unacceptable these days) is the power cord. The plug is ridiculously HUGE, see photo. There is no reason for this to be this big. And the cord is really, really short. Almost 1/3 shorter than my previous HP cord. Other than that, so far so good.

This laptop is a perfect mid tier PC for the money. My wife has had a great boost in the performance of her most used tasks and programs. The SSD makes windows nice and snappy and when a 2nd monitor is attached it doesn't skip a beat. isn't great with some game titles but the ones we play the most have been great.. (halo MCC was one of them). Get this PC.

I first heard about this computer on you tube from the deal guy last xmass it had a great review and a even better price. I bought one for my grandaughter and it was perfect. I then had to buy another computer for me because the one had was just horrible slow , slughish and outdated. I decided to get this one for me because of all the specs and the price. It does not disappoint the only one thing I did not like is the charger is a block charger like a Apple charger and the cord was so short. I bought a

Insignia™ - Universal 65W Laptop Charger - Black , and it is perfect now. If you just do what I do emails, youtube and nothing major , this is a great computer oh it is not touch screen I love that , I hated my touchscreen computer.

Needed a Windows machine for some automotive diagnostic software. On paper this one looked to do the trick and so far its performing as anticipated. The large screen and number pad are awesome, and as a plus it runs SketchUp Free without a problem, so now I have a decent computer to use in the garage for design work. It lost a star because the Specs say it has an Aluminum Casing and that is NOT the case, its plastic. Minorly disappointed with that fact since it was a deciding factor, but hopefully the plastic will hold up.

This is a budget laptop through and through but is perfect for a young child for both school work and some very light gaming. It’s essentially a Chromebook, but with windows. Please note that I am commenting on the laptop both from the perspective of a parent buying this for their child and from my son’s perspective.

IN THE BOX

You get the laptop along with a charger. The purchase also includes a year subscription of Office 365 which you can sign up for after setup.

DESIGN

I actually like the look and feel of this laptop a lot. It’s really slim has a cool light blue hue to it (which is different from the black and silver laptops you see everyday) and it has a nice “rubber” feeling coating to the outside that makes it easy to grip.

It has a decent size trackpad, and the typical keyboard you’d expect in a small laptop. It has the up and down arrow keys jammed together which I don’t love, but is almost a necessity given the small footprint.

The only thing I wish it really had was backlit keyboard. I get it, it’s a super cheap laptop, but the light blue color with white lettering is more difficult than normal to see without good lighting. And the brightness of the screen doesn’t help much.

In terms of ports, it has 2 USB-A 3.0 (blue) ports which is nice, a USB-C, also nice, headphone jack and microSD slot. I like that it includes HDMI out, but it’s HDMI-mini. I don’t have one of those hanging around, so that’s a bit of a bummer, but I get why a full sized HDMI wouldn’t have worked. It’s too big. And it obviously has a proprietary charging port which is a tiny circle. My other main complaint would be for USB-C charging. I charge most of my electronics with one, and when my kid loses his charger (inevitably) it would have been nice to charge it via USB-C.

SETUP

It’s like any Windows laptop. No “kid” skin to speak of, it’s a full fledged Windows laptop through and through. I will say that I had issues setting up my son’s account, which I set up as a part of my family account so I can lock certain apps and websites when he signs in. But this was undoubtedly user error, nothing to blame the laptop for.

I will add that I use an Alienware as my desktop, and it comes full of bloatware (some helpful, others I never use). I was happy to see the Geobook comes with no bloatware. Which is a good thing given its limited storage space and computational power.

USE AND PERFORMANCE

In the world of QHD, 4K, and even 8K, a lot of people might balk at this laptop’s screen resolution. I’m here to say that it’s just fine. I’m not just saying that because a young kid might not care or know any better, but even using it myself, the 1366X768 resolution is just fine for everyday tasks and school work (and light gaming). My only complaint about the screen was that it came with a dead pixel. It is only noticeable when the screen is on and completely black, but in day-to-day use, I don’t see it at all.

The 64 GB hard drive however, is a bit more difficult to swallow. Windows 10 itself takes up a bulk of that space. Putting movies, videos, pictures, maybe some games, will eat up the hard drive space quickly. My kid doesn’t edit videos, photos or play large games (think Call of Duty) so the lack of storage isn’t a big concern (at least for now). I like that it is expandable via microSD. I’m comfortable upgrading HDDs in a laptop and wouldn’t have minded the ability to do so here, but for my kid who doesn’t know what bleeding edge tech looks like, the relatively slower speeds of a microSD card compared to high end SSD isn’t an issue.

It also only has 4 GB of RAM, which when you think about it, isn’t a lot since most newer phones have at least that much. But when your kid is browsing the web, watching YouTube videos, doing Google Classwork or even playing Minecraft or Roblox, there is virtually no performance hiccups. I haven’t opened a bunch of tabs or opened programs to really stress it, but I can tell you that day-to-day use (and having heard no complaints from my son about slowdowns, etc., the 4 GB of RAM is more than adequate for this laptop.

I mentioned gaming. My son plays Roblox and it runs just fine on this laptop. So does Minecraft. I don’t let my kids play high end games (like GTA or Call of Duty) so I don’t see a reason to install it and test its capabilities, but I’m certain for AAA games it won’t run them very well. But again, for what this laptop is, that’s perfectly ok.

BATTERY LIFE

I have to mention the battery life. It’s great. It has close to 15 hours of battery life. I’m certain its’ the Intel Celeron processor combined with the low resolution screen that helps it last that long. For kids who aren’t accustomed to charging their electronics regularly, this can be extremely helpful.

CONCLUSION

This is a terrific laptop for what it is. A budget laptop for kids. It seems durable (although we haven’t really dropped it, etc., so I can’t say how it would hold up to kids handling it long term). It has everything they need and it’s Windows. Obviously Google Classroom will work through Chrome, which, if your kid does NTI from home is a plus. While I like Chromebooks, I do prefer Windows and having a budget Chromebook-ish Windows laptop for my kids is better (in my opinion).

Budget friendly computer for light duty usage on a day to day basis. This computer sports a nice but effective Intel Celeron processor. It's enough to get by for web surfing, streaming, and MS Office tasks but will seem to slow down if you push it for more intensive usage. The 4GB of RAM is pretty minimal, but is enough for this machine. 64GB of storage space is good for this machine, as it's an entry level Windows based laptop. You also get some ports for your external devices such as 1 HDMI, 2 USB 3.0 Type A, 1 USB Type C, Micro SD card slot.

The color is unique and inviting in a soft powder blue case/shell with a soft plastic/rubber texture. You'll get yourself a nice sized 12.5 inch LCD screen with an adequate screen resolution of 1366 x 768 HD resolution. Adequate for an entry level machine and sufficient for virtual classes and schooling from home. It's lightweight which is nice as it makes it easy to be portable and move around with. About 3 pounds and .7 inches thin. The built in webcam will also allow for 2MP video along with the built in microphone so you'll still be able to take part in virtual web based interaction. The box is fairly simple and to the point, as you get a laptop, power adapter, and quick start guide.

In my opinion the best part of this laptop is that you'll also get a 1 year subscription to Microsoft 365 Personal which is helpful and useful in itself. After that 1 year you can decide what you'll want to do going forward, but it has been coming in handy for our household so far.

I feel that this machine is ideal for elementary aged, maybe middle schoolers, and senior citizens. It can accomplish the tasks you would need to do with Windows 10 S mode. Don't expect it to do heavy gaming or processing, but use this machine as a budget friendly alternative to a tablet or a laptop that would cost twice the price.

PRO:

Screen size is nice

Compact and portable

Unique color

Price

CON:

Select audience

This was an interesting product.

Kind of like a Chromebook kind of like a tablet.

So let's go with physical appearance.

Nice color

Lightweight

Grippy feel

Has multiple ports to plug in

Keyboard is nice feeling

Size is good. Not too big not too small.

Performance

For being a small compact performance was decent.

Battery life lasted 3 days of moderate use. First day was heavy due to Microsoft updates.

Video conference via Skype was good.

Mic was clear

Sound was decent.

My kids used this for their remote Skype music lessons and it did well. No lagging. No freezing..

Screen was decent. I streamed 4k and it looked nice.

USBc allowed me to use HDMI adapter to run a big screen and it worked just fine.

Memory was good. Half of the available space was used by operating system. So saving files locally may not work out. You will need to work off the cloud and with the 1 year subscription of Microsoft office that will help.

Printing to wireless printers was much easier than using Chromebooks. For whatever reason Chromebooks have App issues and it made.it difficult to print. Because this is Windows 10 based it took care of that issue.

Only thing I could ding this on was the polarization of the screen. It has filters on it which is probably good to help with eye fatigue but I did not completely like it.

Other than that this is like a Chromebook but running Microsoft 10 lite.

For the purpose of my kids this will do just fine for any additional distance learning if needed and general school work.

Based on what my kids do on computers and how this computer performed. I would recommend this product for kids if you don't want to use a Chromebook.

The Geobook 120 is a 12.5” entry-level laptop that I have been messing around with for about a week now. I have had the chance to use it almost daily as well as having my kids take their turns with it. The fun color scheme and entry level specs skews this machine towards young school age kids, as well as anyone looking for an affordable machine to meet some basic computing needs.

Specs

CPU – Intel Celeron N4020 Dual Core 1.10 GHz processor w/ integrated Intel 600 graphics

Memory – 4GB LPDDR4-2133

Graphics – integrated Intel 600 graphics

Screen – 12.5” 1366 x 768p HD TN

Storage – 64GB eMMC – expandable via SD card up to additional 64GB

Ports – 1X USB C / 2X USB 3.0 / 1X HDMI 2.0 / 1X microSD Slot / TRRS 3.5mm Jack (headphone and mic support)

Network Connectivity – Wireless AC

Audio – dual speakers

Webcam – 1080P with dual microphone

Dimensions – 11.9 x 8.11 x 0.71”; 3.05lb

Battery – 34200 mWh Li-ion

Other – Windows 10 S w/ 1 year subscription of Office 365

Design

The design of the GEO 120 is pretty fun. Mine comes in the light blue color which adds to the fun look. The outer chassis material is a grippy soft touch plastic and features plenty of rounded edges. The inner material is a smooth soft touch plastic – still in that light blue. The keyboard and touch pad keep with the color scheme, and the keys feature white lettering. There is no backlight to the keys. The touchpad is generously sized for the form factor. Its clickable and understand multi-finger inputs. The keyboard also has a function key for media controls, but it does not feature a function lock. The overall design reminds me a bit of the netbook I had back in college. Small form factor, very lightweight, and great for on the go tasks.

I had my GF’s youngest daughter (10y.o.) help me test the GEO out. She liked the color and the size of the laptop. It was perfect for her to sit on the couch with it in her lap. The base didn’t get particularly warm on her, so hold the laptop on bare skin was no issue. The only thing she had trouble with was the white lettering on the keys. She isn’t a touch typist yet, so she still relies on being able to quickly read the key faces. The white lettering is tough to see in bright overhead light (keys are kind of shiny) and in dimly lit rooms. Other than that she liked the look and feel of the GEO. The keyboard was easy to type on and the keys felt nice to her. They had a good little click that provided enough tactile feedback. She also liked the trackpad because it was fairly responsive and accurate.

Performance

The GEO 120’s 4GB of low power RAM coupled with the 1.1GHz dual core means its not going to be a compute power house. If you are used to faster machines this will feel like a step back. However, through the eye of a kid getting their first laptop the GEO has more than enough power. My testing partner has a 12” Chromebook from school, so this isn’t her first machine by any means. However, the comparison between the two was favoring the GEO a bit due to it being a touch faster and more familiar OS (Windows vs. Chrome).

When it came to playing games she was able to load up some games from the Microsoft store that were already on her account. I’m not 100% sure what all she was playing, but I know she played Human Fall Flat and a couple of other Gamepass games. As far as I could tell she didn’t have any issues or complaints with how the games ran. I would be hesitant to have her try anything too intensive, but knowing it can crank out good experiences on resource-light games is a plus.

The 64GB of eMMC isn’t a whole lot. eMMC is essentially a soldered SD card – not a traditional HDD or SSD but more like the memory in your phone. The 64GB drive is faster than a HDD, so it moves along well. However, that 64GB does fill up quickly especially if you or your child wants to add some games. I plan to pick up a fast microSD card (64GB max) to toss in the expansion slot. At 128GB I think we would be fine, and not have to do a lot of storage housekeeping.

Display

The 12.5” 1366 x 768p (HD) display is perfectly adequate and its pixel density is just fine (125 ppi) for the size. Compare it to a 21.5” 1080p screen and this beats its out by a decent amount (102 ppi). I know seeing 768p can throw you off, but in this case its fine. Its not too bad of a display, and it absolutely fits the budget on the machine.

However, I do have some issues with the display. In a really bright room the panel isn’t bright enough to not be slightly washed out. The TN panel is an older technology that fits the budget, however it provides really poor vertical off angle viewing. Horizontal off angle viewing isn’t as greatly affected though, which was surprising. I would expect you would want horizontal to suffer more than vertical on a laptop where you are the only viewer. However, I can see screen sharing with siblings as a reason to align the panel for better horizontals. The last issue I have relates to the display housing in the chassis. It is noticeably weak enough to “ripple” the image on the screen along the entire bottom when adjusting the angle or even slightly wiggling the screen. You can also cause ripples along the edges where you grab with even the lightest touch.

Speakers and Webcam

The speakers are there. They are very tinny and don’t have a lot of power. I had them at max volume and could talk over them. They are acceptable for limited use, but I would absolutely recommend a headset.

The webcam does a nice job overall. My GF’s daughter loves to Skype her grandma, so she was thrilled to use the webcam. It does a nice job overall. You do need to stay in a well lit room as it starts to get grainy in low light. The dual mics pick up your voice well, and don’t do too bad with background noise in general.

Other Thoughts

So this is my first time running across Windows 10 S. I had honestly never heard of it. It serves as sort of a stripped down Windows experience that is optimized for security and speed. You can’t install 3rd party apps – you can only install apps available in the Microsoft store. Edge is the only browser and it defaults to safe search. The OS appears to have been optimized for lower spec’d systems – I mimicked this experience on my old netbook with a cracked stripped down Win7 build, and it was absolutely the way to go back then. So hopefully Win10 S does the same job of removing some of the system overhead to keep things snappy. If you don’t want or need this protection you can always upgrade (for free) to plain Win10 Home Edition, but you won’t be able to go back once you upgrade.

Overall

As an adult with a gaming PC, gaming laptops, a workstation class laptop I can say I am not really the target for this PC. However, I do see the value in a machine like this for a quick runabout or travelling. It is very easy to transport. Where it really shines is with the kids. My GF’s daughter loved it and it didn’t even occur that it was a lightly spec’d machine. She loves getting to use it. As a parent I really like the baked in Office 365 sub, and the walled garden that is Win 10 S. I personally would upgrade it to Home but only because I don’t need those barriers. The only drawbacks I really saw were with the display panel and the speakers. They were the only somewhat underwhelming aspects. Everything else seems great though.

The Geo 120 laptop is catered for those looking to perform basic tasks or those who need to run non-demanding Windows applications, all on a budget. The Intel Celeron Dual Core N4020 processor can handle most jobs, but it will definitely feel sluggish overall if you’ve got something much faster at home. This is due to the eMMC storage that performs slightly better than an traditional 7200rpm HDD, but helps keep the overall dollar costs down for the laptop. I think the price vs performance is perfect for our kids in school that are starting to dig into Word or staying connected to their classroom assignments online.

Although advertised with 64GB eMMC, you’ll have around 25-30GB of usable space due to the Windows installation, so that’s something to think about if you have space requirements. Luckily, you can insert an additional max 64GB MicroSD card for more storage. The 4GB of RAM clearly highlights its weight class, which is to be the best at web browsing or streaming video content, but not all at once. As far as gaming, I was able to give Roblox a test drive, which is currently the game-of-choice for the kids at home. The UHD630 did struggle slightly with frame rates and input response, but it was still playable. Battery life lasted about 7-8 hours under normal basic use.

There’s a lot to enjoy about this laptop. The keys are very large and tactile and there is just the right amount of “click” with each key press. I like the omission of the touchpad left/right buttons as it is integrated within the touchpad itself. This gives you more touchpad real estate. The screen’s hinge is strong enough to keep it from drooping during sudden movements or adjustments. 1366x768p is a great choice of resolution for a 12.5” screen and also helps increase battery life. The laptop will get a little warm during heavy loads (playing Roblox, for example), but it didn’t bother me. The laptop is very quiet due to its passive cooling method (no fans). The baby-blue color just speaks to the kids! I especially loved that I could charge the laptop (with a laptop-rated charger) through the USB-C port, which means I don’t have to carry it’s proprietary charger around when I travel with it. The front-facing camera is perfect for Zoom calls and the sound output is adequate. It’s lightweight at 3lbs and less than ¾ inch thick when closed.

There are a couple of things that I wish this laptop had. For one, it would have been nice to have a backlit keyboard. Second, I wish I could upgrade the eMMC storage to an NVMe drive as this would surely give this machine a performance boost. For me, the touchpad doesn’t perform well during small, precise movements. I felt like it lagged or drifted on its own when performing these small adjustments. Also, I am concerned about its durability since its outer shell is entirely made of plastic. I didn’t knock off points for its overall performance because at its price point, it’s actually doing a heck of a job. Lastly, the laptop comes configured in “S” mode, which locks the laptop down to Microsoft approved software, but you can easily switch out of this mode if you choose to do so. I switched out so I could install Chrome Browser.

I’ve honestly never heard of Geo Computers until I saw this laptop. After visiting their website, I’ve learned that Geo Computers are the largest UK-based supplier of OEM devices. They are part of the Tactus Group and are winners of the 2021 Microsoft Device Partner of the Year Award. And so they grace us with their Geo 120 to compete in the very heavy entry-level laptop class, and it really doesn’t disappoint at its price point.

The GeoBook 120 is quite an impressive value - especially considering that it comes with 1 year of Microsoft 365 Personal which costs $70 on its own. The GeoBook does not have the streamlined simplicity of a Chromebook, but instead manages to provide a more full featured windows experience at an incredibly low cost.

The physical build does feel rather plastic and cheap but it functions well and is truly able to meet the entry level needs of most young students. Researching on the internet, word processing, spreadsheet creation, watching Youtube, using Netflix, Video chat, and even very light gaming all work well. The battery will play video for over 3 hours and will allow over 5 hours of web browsing or word processing.

It is important to note that the GeoBook runs Windows 10 Home in S Mode. This means that only applications from the Microsoft store will download and run on the laptop - which actually improves security of the laptop. The laptop also does NOT have a graphics card, so the GeoBook should NOT be purchased for gaming. BUT, my 7 year old son was thrilled to discover that the computer is able to run Roblox reasonably well.

The GeoBook comes with about 24 gigabytes of remaining harddrive space, but does have a MicroSD slot that allows up to 64 gigs of extra space. The keyboard feels cheep and rather clunky, but works appropriately. The laptop has a built-in camera, but it is only 2MB and it does not have a physical shutter cover to block the camera. If you are concerned about the security of a camera being pointed at your child every time the laptop is open, you may want to buy a 3rd party cover for the webcam. Also, be aware that the video output is Mini HDMI - so you will need a special cable to output the video to a 2nd monitor.

Overall I am impressed with the value of the GeoBook and would definitely recommend it to those who want a low cost, but nearly full featured laptop.

My wife and I wanted to find a laptop that was geared specifically toward low-end, very simple tasks, that we could let our kids have for at home learning. Specifically, they have internet games they can play that help them work on various school subjects. We have other computers, laptops, tablets, etc. at home but most of them are "ours" as parents or are used solely for fun.

This GeoBook from Geo has been helped fill this role very well. Our kids were SUPER excited to get a laptop "just like yours dad". They are very excited about being able to do things like ABCmouse, Prodigy, etc. and we're happy to have an option that doesn't take up our work computers.

The notebook itself has some fantastic features for the price, the 64GB of memory is way more than they'll ever use doing what they're doing, the 4 GB of RAM is plenty for light work and internet tasks, the 12.5" screen is a great size for them as well.

I must say though, the screen itself leaves a lot to be desired. The 768p resolution is actually really good on such a small screen but the colors are extremely washed out and viewing angles, especially vertical, are pretty bad. I've posted a pic for comparison. That said, our kids didn't care, they don't care about things like color accuracy, viewing angles, off axis color shift, etc. They just don't.

Other than the sub-par screen, this has been a great tool for our kids and we're excited they'll have something that they can own and will be a tool they can use to help them learn at home.

What an adorable 1st laptop for my nephew. I fell in love with the color and size of this laptop. It’s compact and lightweight. Perfect to carry to school if needed. I bought it more for the aesthetics but this little guy packs a punch. With a free 12 month MS 365 software it was a no brainer. I opened it and gave it a test run. It was easy to use. I recommend this laptop for a child’s (and adult) needs.

This laptop is amazing to deal for $150 I wouldn't pay full price however I mainly got this to do school work but due to this laptop having google play and a touch screen I can actually use discord and play light games. Light video editing etc. I can actually send text messages from my Chromebook and use Facebook messenger as well. My only complaint is the sound isn't amazing but I can live with that for the price. It's defiantly worth a little extra to pick this up compared to a smaller cheaper Chromebook as you can actually see what you're doing with the larger display lol. It's not the end of the world but it does have Linux for advanced users however it doesn't support x86 applications as it has an arm CPU so you cant install steam etc. Most of the time there's an android app that will do the tho job. Since there is an arm CPU it has better android support than an intel based Chromebook. The battery life is way better than any other laptop I have used due to how power efficient the CPU is. Lenovo has really changed my View on chromebooks.

As the title suggests, this chrome book is an excellent value when on sale. If you are paying full price ($319 USD) I would consider a different chrome book as there are better options in that price range. I bought this on sale for 189.

This review is for mode 82KN0001US (the touch screen mode). It runs as smooth as butter for your basic internet browsing and movie/Streaming needs. It comes with the mediatek 8183 processor which is what you would want at this price range. Added bonus is the 64gb eMMC vs 32gb which pretty much all other chrome books at this price range with a touch screen have. Also note it’s a 14” screen vs 11” screens at this price point.

Multiple browsing tabs don’t slow this machine down. It’s a matte touch screen so it does well in bright rooms and helps to avoid smudge marks. Even viewing off center (see image) isn’t bad. Sound is great when watching by yourself - would def get drowned out in a classroom like setting with everyone chatting. Touch pad is slightly flimsy and can seem a little inaccurate at times but it’s not a deal breaker. I bought this for my grade school girls to practice their iReady tests / get used to laptops / virtual homework on seesaw / and for other basic computing.

If spread sheets are your thing; I would not rec this as the system does slow down. Even using Google docs for excel; just scrolling down the excel sheet got me frustrated due to the “lag.”

Picture editing beyond cropping / rotating / red eye auto removal would probably be too much for this.

Would I buy this again? Yes for the sale price. Do not buy this if you think it will replace your work desktop or work laptop where you using MS office suite regularly. It’s really a basic machine that does all the basics perfectly.

Simple to use Chromebook to meet the demands I need out of a computer for school.

Too many reviews complain this isn’t like the laptops they are used to using. For those not familiar with Chromebooks, they are not like a normal laptop, like a Windows computer or MacBook. Think of it more like an Android phone, you download apps to use on it and not programs. It uses Google Drive cloud storage. If you need a Windows laptop get one, however, if you need something that works similar to your phone and not needing to save stuff to the computer itself get a Chromebook.

I've been using this laptop for a little over a month, and it's totally fine for what it is, which is just basic web browsing and light office work. I've used it for Google Duo calls and it works great for that. The speakers are loud and fairly clear. Apps like Netflix and Hulu run just fine. The web browser part can be a little slow at times, having several tabs open at the same time shows some slowdown but nothing too bad. Overall for the price it's well worth it as a secondary device or for light reading at the coffee shop. Battery life is good, I get several hours of use without even looking at the battery indicator, with full brightness on. Display is great, touchscreen works well and the 1080p resolution is a definite plus over others.

Bought this for my son to take to school for 3rd grade and it's perfect. Runs everything the school requires and it has a killer battery. This morning, just before going to school, we realized the laptop had not been charged all weekend. Still, the battery was at 96%. No worries about losing power during school. Also, the touchscreen is a real plus! When my son is working on math problems or fill-in-the-blanks, the touch screen option is much easier than tabbing around or finding the right spot with the mouse. An excellent item for value and function.

So far so good. Built in Google voice assistant.. Long battery life. If it's on sale Get you one!

After purchasing a Lenovo Chromebook with a shocking amount of problems (YouTube videos wouldn’t play, audio would turn itself up randomly, I couldn’t access the Google Play store, and it was slow as hell), I was hesitant to buy from Lenovo again. I got suckered into buying this one for that sweet, sweet black Friday discount, and I am pleasantly surprised! Maybe it’s because I’ve been stuck with a 3 year old computer for so long, but this Chromebook feels lightning fast. The battery lasts an eternity, the screen is crystal clear, and the whole computer just FEELS nice, smooth, and crisp. Great computer, would recommend!

This is my 6th Chromebook. I also have a 10" Lenovo with a detachable keyboard. I use the spreadsheet and the word processor extensively for personal reasons. The only program I miss is Photoshop but the free version of Pixlr fills in nicely. I would recommend a Chromebook for probably the majority of computer users who are not professional geeks or need something that allows installed programs.

Very very happy with this Lenovo Chromebook laptop. It is m first non Windows laptop and I could not be more happy with how fast it boots up, turns off, ease of adding/removing apps, simplicity of its Settings, great battery life, FHD display. We don't need a backlit keyboard or incredible speakers, so for well under $200, I'm not sure what laptop can do what this one can. I wish I needed another one, cuz I'd buy again in a heartbeat.

Very easy to use and sasy to setup. Would recommend

I use mine to keep my company on the night shift, does me well.

I am mostly happy with my new Lenovo chromebook. It was easy to set up and it found both my printers with no problems! I was also pleased to see that the AUE (Auto Update Expiration) date is September 2028..so 7 years for this one compared to 5 years on my previous chromebook. The price was good, it charges quickly and has great battery life so far. It is pretty easy to use for my needs which are mostly email and internet searches and connecting to my Xfinity stream and a little work in Google docs. I did not give a 5 rating because I have had a few times where the screen has locked on me and I also have worked to try and adjust the clarity and color. My senior citizen eyes sometimes have difficulty with print being not as dark and clear as I need, expecially when print is in colors other than black.

I didn't use the device myself but my friend whom I bought it for uses it for his business and it has helped him keep up with inventory, following up on emails, chatting with his wife in Egypt, he was very thankful since no one really gets presents after what? 18? For a Chromebook, this is a beast. I should've bought two because of the 64Gb space (it's a Chromebook)