Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5

I need to purchase a new computer and I’m trying to decide if a Chromebook will cover all my bases. My computer needs are pretty basic: internet browsing, streaming videos and music, word processing, and I like to torrent. Wirecutter has a great review of the Lenovo Flex 5, which seems like it could do everything I need, and I like the price.

I bought this Chromebook for my high school-aged child in May 2020. It is now October 2021. At the time, I paid about 50% more than the current price. The machine has served well in terms of its functionality. The screen is bright, and the FHD makes watching content and reading text a joy. Battery l...

The Flex 5 is fantastic for what it does. It is a great couch surfing machine, and I'm sure it will serve his son well in school. Even better that I got it at a discount since it was an open box return.

This Chromebook has GREAT specs for the money, and I generally feel that I got a great deal at $299. It's still a good deal at $389 if you go by specs alone. Touchscreen, Full HD screen (although a bit on the warm side) backlit keyboard, 10th gen i3, 4 GB ram, and it feels very solid. However,there ...

Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 13" Laptop, FHD (1920 x 1080) Touch Display, Intel Core i3-10110U Processor, 4GB DDR4 Onboard RAM, 64GB eMMC, Intel Integrated Graphics, Chrome OS, 82B80006UX, Graphite Grey...$309.99. ASUS Chromebook Flip C433 2 in 1 Laptop, 14" Touchscreen FHD NanoEdge Display, Intel Core m3-8100Y Processor, 8GB RAM, 64GB eMMC Storage, Backlit Keyboard, Silver, Chrome OS, C433TA-AS384T...$389.99. Acer Chromebook 514, CB514-1HT-C6EV, Intel Celeron N3450, 14" Full HD Touch Display, 4GB LPDDR4, 64GB eMMC, Backlit Keyboard, Google Chrome...$314.99.

This computer is not for those who like to have multiple internet search windows going. I have had it just over a year and it now will totally freeze up with no way to power it off. It will eventually let you work again for a while. I even removed and used less apps but I am now using my out of date...

The Flex 5 Chromebook has a similar design flaw. Honestly, someone really needs to take this company to court and give them a good wringing. They are trash all around. Their laptop designs and specs are good, but they are selling garbage and their quality assurance and customer service is the worst in the industry.

I've had this 18 months and it continues to surpass my expectations. I knew nothing about Chromebooks when I bought this and have been surprised that it offers many features of a traditional laptop--without the weight. I do use an auxiliary mouse with it. The screen is crisp and clear, I'm able to d...

I'm having a hard time finding a laptop with 16gb of memory or at least the ability to upgrade, good build quality, good screen, and that's 13 to 14" for around $750 - $800. I was wanting a 2-in-1, but that doesn't seem to be realistic with what I'm wanting. I found the lenovo flex 5 with the 4700U but I've read that it has a poor screen.

The one I got would freeze up a few times an hour during use. Returning it for a full refund was free an easy. Then I bought a less expensive "renewed" Flex 5 with a newer processor that somebody else had returned and it worked great! So I think it's a good computer and a great bargain. Just make su...