Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 2 15

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Reviews for the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 2 15

60% A Step Up from the First Flex
Source: Digital Versus Archive.org version
With the 15" Flex 2, Lenovo has made a slightly better machine than the original Flex. The display is a tad better and has higher resolution, but still has a way to go. It's also nice to have a DVD drive this time around. On the whole, the Flex 2 is a decent, enjoyable laptop for productivity and lightweight multimedia usage, aided in part by its handy "stand" mode.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/19/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

60% One-trick laptop: Lenovo’s Flex 2 is a bargain that bends backward
Source: PC World Archive.org version
The Flex 2 holds some appeal to people on a budget who want a portable with a good-sized display for limited travel (perhaps a home-to-office commute) and routine business tasks. Real travelers should seek out a laptop with better battery life, 5GHz Wi-Fi, and a better display.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/15/2014
Rating: Total score: 60%

80% Lenovo Flex 2 15
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
The biggest plus, of course, is the flexibility to flip the system into stand mode when the mood strikes you. This big-screen laptop has a trick or two up its sleeve to make it more useful than a typical desktop replacement. And the price is surprisingly affordable.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/09/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Lenovo Flex 2 15
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
If you happen to use your laptop frequently for watching video, the Lenovo Flex 2 design can be useful for setting it down on a table or lap for easy watching. The high resolution display is also great because of its wide viewing angles and bright colors. While it may not be as flexible at the convertible Yoga, it is much more affordable and offers a DVD burner that many systems are dropping.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/20/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Lenovo Flex 2 (15-Inch)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
With its affordable, under-$700 price and abundance of handy features, including touch capability, the Lenovo Flex 2 succeeds in reaching the sweet spot for a desktop-replacement laptop. Because of its size, you'll likely keep this system in a semi-permanent place (preferably near a power outlet), which means the relatively short battery life isn't that big of a deal. It's fast for general and multimedia tasks, and is an effective entertainment PC, with its high-resolution display and DVD drive. The Lenovo Flex 2 (15-inch) replaces the Dell Latitude 13 Education Series as our Editors' Choice for entry-level desktop-replacement laptops.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/13/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Lenovo Flex 2 15
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
For $600, the Lenovo Flex 2 gives you dependable performance, a smattering of handy apps and a crisp, 1080p display. You'll also get very loud (albeit harsh) speakers and a comfy keyboard. However, the battery doesn't last as long as I'd like on a charge, and while stand mode is nice, a hybrid without a tablet mode feels incomplete.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/11/2014
Rating: Total score: 70%

80% Lenovo Flex 2 15
Source: Digital Trends Archive.org version
No one should buy the Lenovo Flex 2 15 because of its trick hinge. Yes, getting the keyboard out of the touchscreen’s way can be useful, but it’s a minor convenience we think many owners will try once and promptly forget about. Windows 8.1 isn’t a great touch operating system, so using the touchscreen alone is rarely practical.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/06/2014
Rating: Total score: 80%

Lenovo's budget laptop falls apart at the seams
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
As a budget machine, the Lenovo Flex 2 15 offers some very big pluses where many others falter. Users won't find many other $700 transforming notebook options, let alone ones with a 1080p screen. The Acer Aspire R7 comes closest with it's head turning design. If you can find the room in your budget and still want a transforming notebook, I highly suggest getting a Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro instead. The build quality is leagues better, and while the 13-inch screen is smaller, it sports a much higher 3,200 x 1,800 resolution.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/04/2014
Rating: price: 60% performance: 70% features: 50% workmanship: 60%

Foreign Reviews

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 2 15 – совершенствуя свои возможности
Source: Notebook-Center.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent viewing angles of the display; pretty decent speakers; ergonomic and practical keyboard; decent performance. Negative: Low display brightness.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/06/2014

Lenovo IdeaPad Flex2 15''
Source: Itsvet HR→EN Archive.org version
Compared to the classic 15.6" laptops in this category, Flex2 15" has a couple of advantages; one is an excellent Full HD IPS display and other is a practical hinge that allows rotating the lid up to 300 degrees. Performance is no surprise at all and Flex2 15" has a good performance for the average users that will not use too many demanding applications and games. If you want a laptop that can be used in a tent and a stand position, Flex2 is one of the models that should be taken into account. If not, there are many interesting models in this price range.
Positive: Flexible design, laptop, stand and tent site; excellent FHD touch screen. Negative: Reflective screen; poor keyboard; mediocre performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/24/2014

Comment

Model:

The Lenovo Flex 2 (15.6 inch) is a dual-mode touchscreen laptop. As suggested in the name, this laptop has two possible positions: laptop and stand mode. The screen can be flipped 300 degrees to focus on touch applications while in stand mode. The 10-point multi-touch display is optimized for Windows 8.1 and runs smoothly. It is equipped with Intel's dual-core i7 processor, 6 GB of RAM, and 500 GB storage. The Flex 15 has a display resolution of 1366 x 768, which is not as sharp as most users would like. Additionally, the screen's maximum brightness will not be able to handle environments that are too bright. This is further hindered by the glossy reflective screen and the limited viewing angles.

The laptop is only 2.2 cm thick and weights 1.9 kg. It has a sleek black design. Nevertheless it manages to fit three USB ports, an HDMI output, an SD card reader and an Ethernet jack. The interior of the laptop is not too sturdy as it bends and dips when being used. The trackpad is also slightly raised and hinders typing.

The battery life can last for up to 4.5 hours with normal use (web surfing), admittedly shorter than all its competitors. The laptop comes pre-installed with a number of bloatware that may take a while for users to delete in order to clear memory and RAM.

Intel HD Graphics 4400:

ULV integrated GPU (GT2) with 20 EUs found on certain Haswell CPU models.

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

4210U: Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.7 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

2.608 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.

Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.

71.75%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

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