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.

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.

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.

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'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.