The Lenovo Flex 5 – Beautiful, Brawny, and Budget Beating 2-in-1 Laptop

Once you’ve tasted the beauty of computing on a good 2-in-1 laptop, you won’t want to go back. Conventional laptops won’t just feel as if they are exciting enough – and they are not.

When the first generation 2-in-1 laptops came out, people really didn’t understand the power of these incredible machines. And that was made worse by the software glitches in the Windows-powered ones. But fast forward to today and 2-in-1 laptops are fast taking over the portable computer market. And they are still advancing in power, performance, and portability.

With the advent of new super-powerful 8th generation CPU upon us, the new generation of 2-in-1 laptops is sure to leave the MacBook Pro in the dust. Sure it is the most exciting laptop, but it doesn’t have the new Coffee Lake 8th generation Intel processor, or a vivid 4k display like the new generation of 2-in-1’s has. The new breed of 2-in-1 laptops is certainly making waves in today’s market due to the versatility and power with which they come packaged with.

But what exactly is a 2-in-1 laptop you ask? Glad you asked. I’m so in love with these machines I can talk about them all day. But for fear of droning on and on, I won’t. I’ll keep it simple.

In simple terms, a 2-in-1 laptop is a portable computer that provides the user experience of a tablet with the computing power of a laptop. With a 2-in-1 laptop, you have the option to turn your device either into a tablet, or a full laptop. You have the best of both worlds in that you have the physical keyboard at your disposal for work-heavy tasks, while the display is fully touched responsive for those times when you simply need the convenience and ease of use of a touchscreen.

The biggest advantage of a 2-in-1 laptop is its combination of portability and usability. It’s portable enough to carry anywhere and yet powerful enough to perform most, if not all your computing needs. 2-in-1 laptops, like the Lenovo Flex 5, are the definition of mixing business with pleasure – and without feeling guilty about it.

So, if you are looking for a device that you can throw in your purse and use as a tablet one moment, and transform it into a powerful laptop the next, then a 2-in-1 laptop is what you should order. Besides, getting a 2-in-1 (or convertible as they are often called), eliminates the need for you to carry around multiple devices. I mean, why would you when you can have a tablet and a laptop in the same device?

But the beauty (or practicality) of 2-in-1 laptops doesn’t at laptop/tablet mode. Because of their ability to fold all the way back, convertible laptops can actually function in 4 modes (thanks to the Lenovo Yoga series):

With the 2-in-1 laptop market becoming fast populated with many models, sizes, and even colors of devices. Choosing the best 2-in-1 laptop for you can be quite a confusing. Here are a few tips to help you decide.

1. Size Does Matter

The size of the device does matter, contrary to popular belief. For example, if you are a student, a smaller sized device will better suit you as you can easily throw it in your bag. But if you want to do presentations without having to depend on a projector, then a bigger device with a bigger screen will do you wonders.

2. Get the Right Specs

Depending on your needs, get a 2-in-1 that is a level above what you really need. Convertible laptops come in a lot of impressive specifications and you have a lot of configurations you can choose from. If you are a power user, an i7 processor with minimum 8GB RAM will keep you flowing smoothly. And be sure to get a good graphics card too. As for storage, make sure you get SSD as it will significantly increase your speed.

3. Convertible or Hybrid?

2-in-1 laptops come in 2 distinct types - convertible and hybrid. Convertible ones are the ones with a hinge that allows the device to bend all the way while hybrid ones have a detachable keyboard. You can pick one depending on your taste as the performance is the same.

4. How Big is Your Budget?

With the proliferation of 2-in-1 laptops, you can get some low budget ones for as little as $150 for basic models to well beyond $3000 for premium models. With such a broad range, there’s bound to be a 2-in-1 to suit your budget. Usually, the better the specs, the more you have to pay.

Speaking of budget/spec compromise, let me introduce you to the Lenovo Flex 5. This 2-in-1 laptop deviates from the norm in that it actually offers you more specs for the price.

Lenovo Flex 5 Review – More Specs for Little Money

If you are looking for an excellent midrange portable computer, stop your search and take a close look at the Lenovo Flex 5. This is not your average bang-for-your-buck deal, this is a device that gives you more bang for your buck. Let me show you why I say that.