SeekerLenovo ThinkPad 13 Chromebook
The Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Chromebook is a powerful Chrome-OS laptop with military-spec durability, but there are plenty of less expensive, high-performing alternatives.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Intel Celeron 3855U 1.60GH, 2MB. 13.3" HD (1366 x 768); 720p HD Camera. 4GB Soldered DDR3 RAM; 1x16GB EMMC Hard Drive. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 510. Operating System: Chrome OS
- Processor: Intel Celeron 3855U 1.6GHz, 2MB Cache; Processor Core: Dual-Core; Screen Size: 13.3"; Aspect Ratio: 16:9; Resolution: 1366 x 768; Display Type: HD Anti-Glare LED-backlit; Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 510
- Memory: 4GB DDR3 (on-board); Hard Drive: 16GB eMMC solid state drive; Wireless: 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n 2x2; Bluetooth: Yes, 4.0; Card Reader: 4-in-1 reader (MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC)
- Battery: Integrated Lithium Polymer 3-cell (42Wh); Audio: Integrated HD Audio; Speakers: Stereo; Webcam: HD720p resolution, low light sensitive, fixed focus; Microphone: Integrated dual-array microphone; Keyboard: ThinkPad Chrome keyboard, 6-row, multimedia Fn keys
- Ports: USB 3.0: (2); USB Type-C: (2); Combo Headphone/Mic Jack: (1)
PROS
+ Sturdy construction.
+ Processor and memory promote speedy performance.
+ Full HD IPS display.
+ Dual-band 802.11ac wireless.
CONS
- Very expensive for a chromebook.
- No touch screen.
- Non-convertible.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on August 10, 2016
The Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Chromebook is a powerful Chrome-OS laptop with military-spec durability, but there are plenty of less expensive, high-performing alternatives.
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By NotebookCheck on August 22, 2016
The luxury of choice is always appreciated; however, as it applies to the ThinkPad 13 Chromebook, the value proposition becomes a bit murkier at the top end of the CPU spectrum—since at that point you’re essentially within throwing range of its parallel (and yet fully-equipped) Windows counterpart.
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By TechAdvisor on January 29, 2018
A year or two ago this would have been a strong contender for the best Chromebook around. But, with the likes of the Asus C302CA and C213NA offering (respectively) premium build and rugged performance, the ThinkPad 13 Chromebook has a harder fight on its hands.
The excellent keyboard, solid battery life, varied port selection, and robust build quality are very nice to have, but these advantages are offset by poor speakers, a wobbly trackpad and an average display. Omitting a touchscreen also means that the unit struggles to get the most out of the compatible Android apps it can run.
It’s a decent device, but at this price we’d definitely recommend trying out some of the competitors before you make a purchase.
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