Many potential buyers in the mobile device market so want that their chosen laptop can be safely called a product of the XXI century. After all, most of the equipment on store shelves has long lost its appeal.
However, there is a decent laptop on the market that will appeal to even the most demanding customers. His name is Flex 2 14 Lenovo. In this article, the reader will get acquainted with one of the best representatives of the mobile market, find out its characteristics and see all the reviews of the owners. He also learns what a real laptop should really be like.
First meeting
The mobile device is so tiny that at first there is an irresistible feeling that this is not a 14-inch gadget at all, but some kind of tablet. The light weight of the device, a thin plastic case with a matte finish and a pleasant to the touch, immediately attract attention. When you open the display lid, it is detected that the inner edges of the device are metallic. This solution gives the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 2 14 laptop a stiffness, but you don’t need to rely on the metal protecting the gadget from physical damage.
As regards build quality, user opinions are shared here. During a visual inspection of the mobile device, defects cannot be detected. All elements are perfectly matched to each other. But the quality of the plastic itself has questions. When you open the lid of the laptop, the hinges creak slightly, and you should not deform the device case either, since it makes terrible sounds.
Delicious piece of cake
Better to start with the fact that the laptop Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 2 14 is equipped with a modern IPS matrix with a resolution of FullHD (1920 x 1080 dpi). This is great news not only for fans of high-definition movies, but also for professional players and users who spend all their free time surfing the Internet.
No need to explain that, thanks to such a matrix, the gadget has large viewing angles, perfectly conveys all colors and shades, and also has no problems with displaying perfectly black color. Confuses only a high supply of contrast (more than 1000: 1). Such an indicator is peculiar to plasma, but not to a laptop.
Owner reviews claim that when working outdoors, in sunny summer weather, you can’t do without high contrast. The fact is that the display has a glossy finish and under the bright rays of the sun is able to create glare. Therefore, the manufacturer decided to increase the contrast.
Keyboard Features
The Chinese manufacturer Lenovo did not reinvent the wheel, but took advantage of the existing technology to create a keyboard unit that many buyers liked. The Lenovo Flex 2 14 laptop has a keyboard similar to the Apple MacBook Air mobile device. This fact did not go unnoticed in the market by sellers and buyers, but it played into the hands of the Chinese manufacturer, which saved a lot on advertising a new product.
The usual full-size keyboard lacks a digital block and multimedia keys. But the manufacturer took care of the ease of use, providing all the keys with a single-color backlight. As far as amenities are concerned, it’s already for an amateur - the buttons are short and soft, with no significant impact on the finger.
Pleasant touch input
In the media, conducting a review on the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 2 14 laptop, many owners respond positively to the touch pad of the device, which replaces the mouse mouse. The touchpad is not just big - it is huge. It’s a pleasure to work with such a touch pad. With just one touch, you can make any manipulations on the laptop screen.
Naturally, the device of the 21st century also supports the multi-touch function. The user can access not only standard commands for scaling and rotating objects, but also full-fledged gesture control. True, for this you will need to install the “correct” operating system (we are talking about Windows 10 and versions above).
But the selection buttons on the touch pad were criticized by most users. The fact is that the stroke of the two keys is too short and does not have a characteristic click when pressed, as is realized in other laptops. Naturally, the owner in the process of operation has a strange feeling that the buttons are inoperative.
Double punch
Naturally, many users have questions about equipping a high-quality LCD with a glossy finish. After all, it would be more logical to install a matte screen and eliminate the problems with glare forever. However, everything is explained quite simply - the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 2 14 mobile device is equipped with a touch screen.
The logic of the manufacturer, who installed two beautiful touch panels in one laptop , which are equally convenient to work with , is a little incomprehensible. However, such a solution was liked by all buyers without exception, who preferred this mobile device. Naturally, for most buyers, the glare of the screen in the sun is nothing compared to the convenience of using a touch screen.
Performance first
Beauty, appearance, amenities - this is all a prelude when getting acquainted with portable equipment. Most buyers are interested in the real performance of the laptop, especially the potential in the gaming solutions of the Lenovo Flex 2 14. It’s best to start with a technical overview. The modern dual-core Intel Core i3 4000-series crystal (1.7-2.2 GHz) allows the mobile device to cope with any tasks. It is this indicator that demonstrates to the buyer that in front of him is not a toy laptop.
As for RAM, there were some surprises here - 4 GB DDR3L (expandable to 8 GB) clearly hint to the owner that he is facing a modern mobile device. The graphics adapter was a bit disappointing - Intel HD Graphics 4400 (analog of AMD HD7610M or Nvidia 620M) is the lowest link in the rating of video cards supporting DirectX 11.1 standard.
The attitude of customers to hard drives is neutral. Yes, the manufacturer installed two drives: a magnetic one with a capacity of 500 GB and a solid state one with a capacity of 8 GB. However, the efficiency from such a symbiosis is still low.
Several manufacturer modifications
A rather strange situation is around all the existing models that the manufacturer presented on the market. The fact is that they are all in the same price category (up to 35,000 rubles), have the same performance, but are equipped with components with different performance. Apparently, the manufacturer of the laptop Lenovo Flex 2 14 yellow tried to achieve a certain balance, so that the buyer can decide for himself what is more important to him.
So, the user has the opportunity to purchase a mobile device with a discrete entry-level video adapter (Nvidia 840M - the same is installed in the Apple MacBook Air), but with a regular hard drive with a capacity of 500 GB. A more advanced modification with the most powerful 2.2 GHz processor does not have a discrete video adapter, but it is equipped with an SSD drive. It is very strange that the manufacturer did not think of introducing the world to the most productive configuration, because for many buyers such a laptop would be to their taste, even despite the overpriced.
Ports and Interfaces
The package of an ultra-thin laptop Lenovo Flex 2 14 does not include a writable optical drive - this is a serious manufacturer’s defect that limits the functionality of a mobile device. As for the remaining useful points, then this is a complete order. On the right side of the laptop, the user will find two USB 2.0 ports, a memory card receiver and Kensington lock.
On the left side of the gadget, the manufacturer installed an audio output, one USB 3.0 port, an HDMI digital video output, an RJ-45 LAN port and a charger connector. The front and back panels of the laptop are devoid of ports and interfaces and it really pleases all users who are used to taking a mobile device with them to bed.
Wireless interfaces
In the reviews of the owners, there is a lot of positive regarding the built-in Wi-Fi module in the Lenovo Flex 2 14 laptop. The fact is that at the hardware level the device works in all known networks:
- understands 802.11 a / b / g / n standards;
- supports all known types of encryption.
In fact, any router or mobile access point is suitable for such a laptop. The manufacturer did not stop there and entrusted network management to the Windows operating system (often device drivers do not work correctly with Wi-Fi networks of the old standard).
Users have no questions about the Bluetooth wireless module. It is implemented according to the standard 4.0 and can work with any known protocols. The only negative that a buyer may encounter is the lack of proprietary software for the Bluetooth module from the manufacturer. The user will be given a lot of trouble by the standard menu for managing wireless interfaces created by the Microsoft team.
Offline work
Such a wonderful device is simply obliged to have a long battery life. And, as practice shows, Lenovo Flex 2 14 laptop is able to satisfy even the most demanding customer. The proprietary Battery Eater utility allows the owner to completely manage the resources of the mobile device.
So, to launch resource-intensive games, the application is able to disable unused services, and the laptop will work on a single charge for about two hours. But for lovers of video resources, the battery lasts for three hours, no more, because high-quality recordings still require processor resources. But fans of surfing the Internet can not worry at all - in the economical mode of "reading" with the Wi-Fi module turned on, the laptop can work up to 6 hours.
Repair and service
The Lenovo Flex 2 14 laptop has a rather strange cooling system. Apparently, the radiator grills that are installed on the ends of the mobile device are made for beauty. The fact is that the gadget is very quick and efficient in collecting dust. Yes, it works silently and practically does not overheat, but in demanding games, due to poor heat dissipation from the processor and video card, there is significant braking of the entire system.
Cleaning your laptop on your own is a rather complicated procedure. By releasing a compact device, Lenovo technologists have created a problem for any user who wants to independently clean the cooling system from dust and debris. Experts in their reviews recommend that all owners clean only at specialized service centers.
Feedback
About Lenovo Flex 2 14 laptop reviews are mostly positive. Users note that the mobile device is lightweight, compact and has a pretty attractive appearance. As for the management and ease of use, there are no complaints or negatives. Many buyers liked the laptop’s autonomy, in fact, one charge is enough for a full-fledged work throughout the working day, and this is a high indicator among similar devices.
Yes, there are several questions to the components of the gadget, especially to some modifications that are equipped with a weak processor (relative to the Intel Core i3 line) and a fairly efficient video adapter. Such a strange symbiosis is unlikely to appeal to game lovers, because it is the processor that is the main component in demanding toys.
Finally
Lenovo's Flex 2 14 mobile device can be safely called one of the best 14-inch laptops on the world market. In fact, this is the legendary MacBook Air, made by the Chinese for ordinary users who can not afford an expensive American product. The laptop can be safely recommended even to the most demanding customers. It will look great in the hands of a student or on the table of a businessman. Also suitable for a demanding housewife or teenager - no restrictions.