Lenovo just unwrapped two new affordable devices ahead of their showcase at CES next month in Las Vegas. A new offering of Chromebook IdeaPad Flex 3i and also a new entry-level tablet. The IdeaPad Flex 3i is a ChromeOS-based 2-in-1 computer with plenty of connectivity options. Meanwhile, the M9 tablet is an Android device with a 9-inch display.
Starting with the Chromebook, the IdeaPad Flex 3i features a larger 12.2-inch display and in multiple configurations: featuring an Intel N100 or N200 with integrated Intel graphics or dedicated NVIDIA graphics. It can be configured with 4GB or 8GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of onboard storage expandable via microSD slot.
I/O on the Flex 3i includes two USB-A 3.5 Gen 1 ports and a single USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port. There’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack, an HDMI 1.4 port, and a Kensington slot . There are also dual microphones, Bluetooth 5.2 support, and Wi-Fi configurable up to Intel Wi-Fi 6E. There’s also a pair of 2-watt speakers and a 720p or 1080p webcam.
Next, the M9 tablet has a 9-inch display with 1340 x 800 px resolution and weighs less than 1 pound. It’s powered by the MediaTek Helio G80 chipset (octa-core) and there’s a 5,100mAh battery with support for 15W charging via USB-C. The tablet is available in 3GB + 32GB, 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB. There is a 2MP front facing camera and an 8MP main shooter. You can expect support for Bluetooth 5.1 and Wi-Fi ac.
The IdeaPad Flex 3i Chromebook will hit the market in May 2023 and retail for $350. The Lenovo M9 tablet will be released in Q2 2023 and cost $140.
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