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Chromebook i
A 15.3-inch chromebook tested with Chrome OS 147.0, Intel N150 3.6GHz processor, 4GB of memory, Intel Intel Graphics video adapter, and a 128GB eMMC drive. This model will receive updates from Google up until June 2035.
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A 15.3-inch chromebook tested with Chrome OS 147.0, Intel N150 3.6GHz processor, 4GB of memory, Intel Intel Graphics video adapter, and a 128GB eMMC drive. This model will receive updates from Google up until June 2035.

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Overall Score
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Predicted Reliability
 /  5
Owner Satisfaction
 /  5
Performance
 /  5
Display
 /  5
Ease of use
 /  5
Versatility
 /  5
Battery
 /  5
Weight score
 /  5
Display size
Battery Life - web
Battery Life - video
Weight
Touch screen
 /  5
2-in-1
 /  5

Detailed Test Results

Performance: Performance was good. Speed was adequate for productivity and Web-based tasks such as word processing, Web browsing, and online game play.

Battery Life and Weight: Battery life lasted 9.75 hours in a light load of web browsing tests, and 3.75 hours in a heavier load of 4K video playback tests. Results were sufficient to get through most of a workday of mixed use tasks, but not as notable as similar Chromebooks. At 3.5 lbs, weight was typical for a Chromebook this size and light enough to carry.

Ergnomics: Some features of the keyboard and case were well-designed, making it comfortable or convenient to use. The keyboard has large keys and was comfortably sized. Its high contrast letters were easy to read. It has a built-in dedicated number pad.

Display: The display quality was good overall. Colors were in the ballpark, though not completely accurate. The display was brighter than most and it's anti-reflective, a plus for viewing in a brightly lit room or outdoors. The display has a wide viewing angle, especially important if more than one person needs to see the screen at a time, say, for a video or presentation. Its display produces a smaller array of colors and has better contrast than on most other tested Chromebooks, which may lessen the realism of videos or slideshows.

Useful features and attributes on this model include: This Chromebook has a full-size HDMI port and full-size DisplayPort for connecting to a TV or monitor. The power supply and chassis are lighter than the average weight of a chromebook and power supply. This model still has most of its lifespan remaining during which Google will continue to update the OS.

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About

The Lenovo Chromebook i is a 15.3-inch Chromebook with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1200. It has 4GB of memory and a 128GB eMMC drive. It has an Intel N150 3.6GHz processor and a Intel Intel Graphics video adapter. It was tested with Chrome OS 147.0. This model will receive updates from Google up until June 2035.

It has a built-in microSD memory card reader for digital photography,. and 2 full-size and 2 type-C USB ports. As with most Chromebooks, it comes with a USB charger, but this means you'll lose a USB port to plug in the power cable when charging. Video outputs include: an HDMI full-size port supporting HDMI 1.4, supporting DisplayPort over USB-C. WiFi 6E is also supported with a compatible router, which can use the 6GHz band for better throughput, and can be helpful in dense apartment buildings. It has Bluetooth 5.3 built-in. It has a manual sliding cover to hide the webcam when not in use. Google Play is available for downloading Android apps and games.

The Lenovo Chromebook i measures 13.6 inches wide by 9.6 inches deep by 0.9 inches high, and it weighs 3.5 lbs. A standard manufacturer's warranty for Chromebooks covers 1-year, with 1-year tech support, but some vendors may provide free additional duration.

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