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Lenovo’s new Chromebooks are perfect for school kids

Now built for spills and falls

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Recently, Lenovo unveiled three new Chromebooks tailored for the education market, and now at MWC 2018 in Barcelona, is making the trio of devices available to a wider consumer base.

The new Lenovo 100e, 300e, and 500e Chromebooks share the same features that made them popular in the classroom. As with most of Lenovo’s offerings, all three come with the Yoga 360-degree hinge for flexibility in form factor.

Like the classroom variant, the consumer-friendly devices can take a beating. They come fitted with rubber bumpers, reinforced ports and hinges, and spill-resistant keyboards. They are also drop-resistant from heights of up to 29.5 inches. Likewise, they come installed with Chrome OS.

Lenovo 100e

The entry-level 100e Chromebook fits in the fundamental basics into an affordable price. It sports an Intel Celeron N3350 chip, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB eMMc of internal storage. Its 11.6-inch HD anti-glare screen churns out a 1366 x 768 resolution. The laptop’s 42Wh battery boasts up to 10 hours of runtime.

The Lenovo 100e Chromebook will be available starting in March. It will retail for US$ 219.

Solve math problems with the Lenovo 300e Chromebook

Meanwhile, the midrange 300e Chromebook enjoys a new feature: Lenovo’s Enhanced Touch. Unlike most touchscreens today, the 300e can use everyday writing implements as a stylus. In Barcelona, our team used an ordinary pencil in lieu of a stylus and it worked like a charm. We found it pretty impressive that the graphite on the pencil didn’t leave marks on the display (and nope you can’t flip the pencil around to erase your doodle).

The 300e rocks a MediaTek MTK 8173C chip, 4GB of RAM, and 32GB eMMc of internal storage. It comes powered by a 45Wh battery that can last up to 10 hours of usage.

The Lenovo 300e Chromebook is now available in authorized stores. It retails for US$ 279.

The Lenovo 500e Chromebook

Finally, the 500e Chromebook flaunts a responsive, pressure-sensitive EMR pen that fits snugly into a built-in compartment. The pen writing experience on this model, is closer to higher-end all-in-ones (vs the 300e) because of its pressure sensitivity. The pen boasts of lag-free writing, powered by predictive technology that tells where you’re about to write next.

Lenovo engineered the 500e with an Intel Celeron N3450 chip, up to 8GB of RAM, and 64GB eMMc of internal storage. It touts a front-facing camera, and its 42Wh battery churns out up to 10 hours of usage.

The Lenovo 500e Chromebook is now available everywhere. It retails for US$ 349.

SEE ALSO: Lenovo introduces their most complete ThinkPad portfolio for 2018

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Apple MacBook Neo Review

The Mac You’ve Been Waiting For!

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Apple disrupts the industry with their latest MacBook — an affordable to say the very least.

If you’re a student, a first-time Mac owner, someone who’s been priced out of this ecosystem their whole life, someone who just needs a laptop for basic tasks but one that looks great, without slowing them down, this is it!

Or maybe you’re torn choosing between the MacBook Neo and the more powerful M5 MacBook Air?

Well, that’s what we’re here for. Here’s our review with the all-new MacBook Neo.

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Hands-on: NEW iPhone 17e, iPad Air, MacBooks, Studio Displays

What Apple has announced other than the MacBook Neo

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The MacBook Neo was the star of yesterday’s Apple event, and it has every right to be but it’s been a big week for Apple.

So as promised, we also went hands-on with every other device announced this week: iPhone 17e, M4 iPad Air, M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, and the new Studio Displays.

 

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Apple MacBook Neo Hands-on

Say Hello to Apple’s Most Affordable Laptop!

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Apple finally has a MacBook for the budget-conscious!

In this video, we take a look at the latest MacBook Neo — Apple’s most affordable laptop at $599.

It’s the perfect first computer for students, families, and anyone who’s always wanted a Mac but couldn’t justify the price.

Here’s our exclusive hands-on with the all-new MacBook Neo for you to check out.

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