Lenovo has unveiled a new Chromebook that’s specifically designed for gaming. The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus (16″, 7) is a powerful and affordable device that offers a great gaming experience, thanks to its powerful Intel Core i5 processor, WQXGA display, and long battery life.
Design and Display
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus (16″, 7) has a sleek and stylish design, with a black metal chassis and red accents. It’s also relatively thin and light, making it easy to carry around with you.
The Chromebook features a large 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate. This makes it ideal for gaming, as it provides smooth and fluid visuals. The display is also very bright and colorful, with a wide viewing angle.
Performance
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus (16″, 7) is powered by an Intel Core i5-1235U or Core i5-1215U processor with Iris Xe or Intel UHD graphics, respectively. This gives the Chromebook plenty of power to handle even the most demanding games.
The Chromebook also comes with 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage. This is enough for multitasking and storing a large number of games.
Battery Life
Lenovo claims that the IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus (16″, 7) can last up to 12 hours on a single charge. This means that you can easily game all day long without having to worry about running out of battery.
Other Features
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus (16″, 7) also comes with a number of other features that make it a great all-around device. These include:
- A 1080p webcam
- A microSD card slot
- Two USB-C ports
- Two USB-A ports
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5
- A 3.5mm headphone jack
Price and Availability
The Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus (16″, 7) is not available in the US, but it is already available in Europe. The price starts at €599.
Additional Thoughts
In addition to the features mentioned above, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus (16″, 7) also comes with a number of other gaming-centric features, such as:
- A full-size RGB backlit keyboard with anti-ghosting keys
- A dedicated gaming mode that optimizes the Chromebook’s performance for gaming
- Support for a variety of cloud gaming services, such as GeForce Now, Xbox Game Pass, and Amazon Luna
Overall, the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook Plus (16″, 7) is a great Chromebook for gamers of all levels. It offers a powerful performance, a great display, and a long battery life at an affordable price.