Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 14 (2019)

If you don't mind cranking up the screen brightness, you'll find Lenovo's IdeaPad Flex 14 an attractive convertible laptop for $899.99—a Core i5 2-in-1 that competes well with more costly Core i7s.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • The 14" Hd (1366 x 768), 220 nits, 10-point touchscreen display is ideal for productivity or Creativity, while the Intel Pentium gold 5405U Processor is fast and responsive.
  • With up to 8 hours of battery life, The Flex 14 enables you to work, play, and stay in the loop all day, from anywhere. Recharge Technology lets you recharge your multimode PC up to 80% in just 1 hour.
  • Stay connected with WLAN Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in. The Flex 14 notebook also includes 2 USB ports, 1 USB-C port, a card reader, HDMI port, and audio jack.
  • Write, draw, or sketch directly onto the Flex 14's touch screen. With a digital pen (available separately), you can capture moments of inspiration or take notes on the fly.
  • The convenient true block privacy shutter lets you physically close your PC's webcam whenever you're not using it.

PROS

+ Aggressively priced.
+ Good battery life.
+ Webcam slider shutter.
+ Fingerprint reader in keyboard deck.

CONS

- Slightly dim screen.
- A few ounces overweight.
- Pen not included.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on July 15, 2019
If you don't mind cranking up the screen brightness, you'll find Lenovo's IdeaPad Flex 14 an attractive convertible laptop for $899.99—a Core i5 2-in-1 that competes well with more costly Core i7s.
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