Despite the fact that you’re unlikely to notice often Chromebook in a cafe or at work, selling these computers only grow. These devices are much cheaper than competing computers for basic tasks on the Internet is almost fit better than the more popular laptops with Windows or MacOS. Almost all the major manufacturers have already released their own versions of Chromebook. At this time we came to review Lenovo 100s Chromebook developer mode.
PACKAGING AND FIRST IMPRESSIONS
For lovers of all kinds of accessories (bags, mice, etc.) equipment under review, Lenovo 100s Chromebook developer mode will be boring – just a computer in the box and power supply. And if the majority of inexpensive devices just want to purchase a minimum mouse (because the built-in trackpad is very uncomfortable) for Lenovo 100s it’s not true, because these parts touch the surface quite nicely.
First impressions of the exterior of the device – it looks like a regular netbook. 100s is not much different from any of this notebook with the same dimensions. Only the logo on the lid and the keyboard layout isolated Chromebook among similar Windows-based device.
DESIGN AND USABILITY
Outside the computer completely neutral. The design follows the current line of other notebooks Lenovo 100s Chromebook developer mode. We can not say that this is some sort of memorable Chromebook, no. Making a plan, and are not isolated from its price category. Dimensions of the device correspond to a small notebook – 300 x 209 x 19.9 mm and weight of 1.2 kg. For a small backpack at the time.
Almost the entire body is made of plastic. The exception was the only surface, which is made of metal and, by the way, is very easily soiled, she quickly covered with fingerprints. Plastic is very malleable, it is easy to bend from the taps. Despite this, when using extraneous sounds from the body and transported there. The only thing that will cause inconvenience in the assembly – the need to hold top keys when you open the lid (which is common and expensive devices, not to mention the cost).
From the interface, connectors have two USB (2.0 and 3.0), HDMI, 4-in-1 card reader and a combined 3.5 jack. Big set of indicators is not only one diode near the power connector. Also, just in case there is mounting for a Kensington lock.
No matter how sleek design may be, there is something to work. For example, the frame around the display is simply huge, and from the rubber gaskets on the frame remain visible traces near the trackpad and keyboard. The speakers are located on the lower part of the body and can accidentally cover in some situations (with the fans face to watch a movie on the couch / bed in). Although, as for the low-cost laptop, this is hardly a big minus. For this price, the unit is quite good and it is quite convenient to use.
DISPLAY
The Lenovo 100s Chromebook developer mode uses the 11.6-inch display with LED-backlit. Given the size of the frame, the screen could be a little more clearly. Expands device is not 180 °, angle of affordable enough to work “on their knees”. Matte display and did not glare. The type of matrix, how you can easily guess, TN c limited viewing angles (noticeable image distortion even at low cornering).
The display resolution is 1366 x 768 pixels, which is quite normal for such a device. On the distance of a single pixel is not evident. The screen color is subjectively not enough saturation. There are 16 grades of an illumination level, comfortable for me values were 11-14 degree.
In general, one should not expect from such a screen is nothing special – average display for an inexpensive laptop with which it is possible to work with.
THE KEYBOARD, TOUCHPAD, CAMERA, SOUND
The island is good for blind keyboard set, while it quiet even at very intensive pressings. Not enough for her only light: dark color caused Cyrillic characters are poorly visible, depending on the light in the room that could bring a slight inconvenience to those who do not own a blind stamp.
Like the work of the trackpad. It is plastic, the surface is smooth. For a small jewelry, it is framed by polished edging. Positioning accuracy and support for gestures allow them to replace the mouse, it will be very convenient for travel and other situations where the use of additional accessories uncomfortable.
Built-in stereo speakers can hardly be called qualitative. The sound is not that bad at all but is far from ideal. If the series in the kitchen, he still amiss, then listen to the music on it is not very pleasant. But headphones are no problems in the same Google Play Music service, if good headphones, the sound will be enough (unless of course, you are not an audiophile).
For video provided the camera with a resolution 1 MP and two microphones.
PERFORMANCE AND SOFTWARE
Lenovo 100s Chromebook developer mode is not so demanding on the hardware as any other operating system. The Lenovo 100s Chromebook installed dual-core Intel Celeron N2840 c integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail), 2GB of RAM and a storage capacity of 16GB (eMMC). From wireless computer is equipped with Wi-Fi standard speakers and Bluetooth 4.0.
The performance of the iron Lenovo 100s Chromebook developer mode is sufficient for the smooth operation of Chrome OS. Unfortunately, the installation of Android application for this model is not yet available (but should appear in the near future). the browser itself works quickly and without any hitches. Sharp shortage of RAM during testing was observed, but there is a suspicion that it is precisely with the Android application may still occur.
What we liked, so it is absolutely quiet operation devices (passive cooling). Accordingly, in case no extra slots that look very nice. Excessive heating, there is little, as the global claims to the total work. The capacity can not be missed, if you need to take a lot of large files (movies, pictures, etc.), there can not do without an external drive. And the RAM might be more because the supply of memory has never been superfluous.
In the Chrome OS, lately, nothing happened global, except the appearance of Google Play. However, this functionality owner from Lenovo Chromebook will have to wait a little longer.
AUTONOMY
In addition to adequate performance, the gadget can still please the duration of the work. With this battery, you can move away from the wall for 8 hours (as stated by the manufacturer) is not particularly reflect on the saving of energy by reducing the backlight or tasks. Thus, for example, can be 8 hours continuously, watch videos online, while periodically switching to mail, instant messengers, and the internet. Full recovery will take charge for 2 hours.
PROS: GOOD BUILD; PASSIVE COOLING AND SILENT OPERATION; SUFFICIENT PERFORMANCE; NICE KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD; RUNTIME
CONS: FLEX PLASTIC; DISPLAY; AUDIO SPEAKERS; THE LIMITATIONS OF CHROME OS; ONLY 2 GB OF RAM AND 16 GB OF STORAGE
CONCLUSION
Lenovo 100s Chromebook developer mode – the device is not for everyone. Those who do not need specific software and content cloud services (in particular, by Google), so the computer can come with a limited budget. After all, for higher quality housing and the display have to pay accordingly. But the picky user must remain satisfied with this purchase, because of the $ 170 Windows laptops are unlikely to be able to work so well. And for those who are not ready to features of Chrome OS, better to find something else.
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