Lenovo’s cheap Surface Pro alternative is down to $270

A Lenovo Chromebook Duet at an angle on a white background.Lenovo

While Microsoft Surface laptops are great, they tend to be quite pricey, especially if you’re looking for something a bit more robust, like what some of the best laptops offer. That applies to the Surface Pro as well, and if you want something that’s a bit more affordable while offering a similar experience, then this Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 is a great option. In fact, you can snag it for just $270 from Lenovo instead of the usual $420, which saves you a solid $160 in the process.

Why you should buy the Chromebook Duet 3

One great thing about Chromebooks is that they run on ChromeOS, which is a lot lighter than Windows, meaning you don’t need as powerful hardware to run it, and that’s where the Chromebook Duet 3 shines. In fact, when we got our hands on it, we felt that “this little Chrome OS tablet can handle a surprising range of tasks, falling short of only the most demanding productivity and creative workflows.” A lot of that is due to the Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 processor under the hood, which is powerful enough to run this little device while also allowing for pretty much any productivity and day-to-day tasks.

The display is 10.95 inches and runs a pretty impressive 2K resolution, so even if you just want to watch content, it’s a great device. It also comes with 8GB of RAM, which isn’t a ton, but is more than enough for the Duet 3 and for the price you’re paying. Similarly, the 128GB of storage is on the lower end, so you’ll have to supplement it with one of these cloud storage services or maybe one of these external hard drive deals. Another thing worth keeping in mind is that not all apps you may use are on ChromeOS, so if you’re thinking of making the jump, be sure that all your essential stuff is available on ChromeOS.

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At the end of the day, the Chromebook Duet 3 is an excellent option for those who want a more budget-friendly portable device that acts like a tablet, and with this deal from Lenovo, you get that for just $270. That said, if you’d like a bit more performance, be sure to check out some of these other great Chromebook deals or maybe even just our general best laptop deals roundup.

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