Lenovo has updated its lineup of Chromebooks with the new IdeaPad 3 \u2013 but just \u2018Chromebook 3\u2019 in the USA \u2013 which offers a 14in display, the simplicity of ChromeOS and all for a very reasonable price. So, is the package in reality as good as it seems on paper? Let\u2019s take a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\nThe IdeaPad 3 (14in) is a reasonably sedate looking machine in terms of Chromebooks these days. You won\u2019t find any 360-degree hinges that allow you to stand it on its head or even a detachable keyboard like on Lenovo\u2019s own 2-in-1 Duet Chromebook. Instead, it\u2019s a classic notebook with a simple, business-like aesthetic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The plastic chassis on this review model comes in a handsome dark blue, which Lenovo calls Abyss Blue. There is a Platinum Grey version if that\u2019s more your style. The lid bears the ChromeOS logo, which is an embedded sticker rather than the normal screen printing I\u2019ve seen of late. Nice touch. There\u2019s also a silver-coloured plate on the side of the panel with Lenovo emblazoned within.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Curiously, there\u2019s an identical plate found on the inside, just to the right of the palm rest. While Lenovo might indeed be proud of its creation, this does seem a little bit of overkill in the design department. There are also stickers to inform the user that Intel processors lie within, plus a QR code that takes you to the Lenovo eSupport page. Truth be told, I\u2019m not a fan of the sticker culture that\u2019s beginning to appear on Chromebooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, Intel wants its glory, but one of the nicest things about Chromebooks has always been that they don\u2019t come with pre-loaded crud that often makes setting up Windows PC a chore. Having stickers plastered all over the place just invokes that messy experience and detracts from the clean and sparse nature of the Google-powered laptop. Put the stickers on the base and everything will look much better. \u2018Keep it simple stupid\u2019 is a saying for a reason. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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