Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook Review: Not flexible enough

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Laptops, tablets, and Chromebooks made especially for students should be compelling enough with their design, features, and a lot more in order to attract them. However, giving all these at an affordable rate is a task for tech brands. But I feel Lenovo has come up with a solution to lower the burden of middle class parents with its IdeaPad Flex 3 Chromebook 11IJL6. The little IdeaPad gives the feel of a proper laptop which can be converted into a tablet and that too of a compact size which can fit into any student's bag.

This Lenovo Chromebook comes with a price tag of ₹28,990 but provides a long battery life, which is one of the most important aspects to consider while taking hour-long online classes into consideration. And yes, with Chrome OS instead of Windows 11, it makes a child’s work easier, as they can use it in a way similar to a smartphone.

To find out Lenovo's IdeaPad Flex 3 suitability for kids and if you can use it too for work, I have been using it for a few days now and here is how it fares.

The 2-in-1 Chromebook has an appealing design, with one third of the laptop's lid with a textured design. To me, the overall look of the Chromebook does look cool. Despite having a plastic body, the laptop does have a strong build quality, ensuring that it survives the carefree hands of children and that too without letting dust or fingerprint smudges settle on it. The hinge is firm and does provide stability to the display while using it as a tablet, with the keyboard as a stand.

The 11.6 inch HD display contains a camera in the middle with a shutter to protect your privacy. The keyboard is comfy as while typing; the layout is spacious and there's ample feedback from the keys. The keyboard is accompanied by a fairly