This Lenovo 2-in-1 is a winner at this price point, even if it's not for me

"When shopping for a 2-in-1 laptop, you have to weigh multiple characteristics: versatility, performance, and price. The is one such device that checks off those boxes for budget-conscious buyers. It's designed to maximize its value, delivering solid everyday performance across the board while remaining affordable. Also: Whatever you do, don't forget to clean your desktop PC regularly - here's how experts do it That said, it doesn't excel in any particular category, offering satisfactory performance across the board."

"Like many IdeaPads before it, this laptop favors practically over flash. It sports a simple, all-gray chassis that blends into most office spaces. The device reminds me a lot of the recently released Acer Aspire 16 in terms of looks, although Lenovo's PC is slightly bigger, measuring 14.02 x 10.04 x 0.77 inches and weighing 4.18 pounds. For comparison, the Aspire measures 14 x 9.85 x 0.63 inches and weighs 3.42 pounds."

"The difference isn't massive, although the extra space does allow for a larger number pad that doesn't compress the keys. It's a small touch, but I think spreadsheet writers will appreciate it after hours of entering numbers. Typing on the IdeaPad was a mixed experience. The keyboard is comfortable to work on thanks to the generous amount of space between the keys. But the keys themselves feel mushy, lacking the tactile feel that makes long typing sessions easy on the hands."

An affordable 2-in-1 prioritizes value, offering solid everyday performance without excelling in any single category. The design favors practicality with a simple all-gray chassis and a slightly larger footprint that accommodates a full number pad. The extra space benefits spreadsheet users by preserving key size and spacing. Typing is mixed: the keyboard has generous spacing but mushy key feel, while the left-aligned trackpad leaves unused space and takes adjustment. The device remains a reasonable recommendation for budget-conscious buyers seeking versatility and dependable day-to-day performance rather than premium features or exceptional performance.

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