digitalversus.com Updated: 2014-10-26 06:37:32
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As its name suggests, the Lenovo Flex 2 is the second version of the Lenovo Flex. The model we're reviewing today is the 15.6-inch model. Attaching the screen to the keyboard is a hinge that allows the display to rotate 300°, making it able to flip into s...
Stand mode, No overheating, Wellpaired CPU and GPU, Good manufacturing...
Keyboard sinks in a bit when you type, Screen quality, Speakers, Battery life...
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 dec...
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Lenovo has left no stone unturned in its search for new ways to sell computers. The company has introduced both dockable and convertible systems in a variety of sizes, and its aspirations have extended to stand-alone tablets, and touchscreen all-in-ones a...
Enjoyable keyboard, 1080p at a low price, Solid processor and storage performance, More portable than most affordable 15-inchers, Good value...
Bland aesthetics, Finicky touchpad, Lackluster connectivity...
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...
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In a world of tablets, light ultraportables and the thin as heck MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina display, big laptops have to do more than simply sport bigger screens. There are fewer reasons than ever to buy a big, blocky laptop when smaller machines hav...
Sharp, colorful display, Decent speakers...
Cheaper design, Squishy inputs, Excessive screen glare, Heavy on bloatware...
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 de...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2014-10-26 06:37:32
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In a world of tablets, light ultraportables and the thin as heck MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina display, big laptops have to do more than simply sport bigger screens. There are fewer reasons than ever to buy a big, blocky laptop when smaller machines hav...
Sharp, colorful display, Decent speakers...
Cheaper design, Squishy inputs, Excessive screen glare, Heavy on bloatware...
It's clear Lenovo has put its money into the screen for this budget machine. While the Chinese electronics firm has improved the Flex 2 15's screen's since the system's outing last year, it's been done at the cost of making the laptop worse in almost ever...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated: 2014-11-29 03:47:48
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Lisa Gade reviews the Lenovo Flex 2 15 laptop with a 300 degree hinge. This is a 15.6” laptop that weighs 5.1 lbs. and it has a hinge that allows for laptop, presentation and tent mode use. This is the second generation Flex and it's the more affordable l...
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The Lenovo Flex 2 (15-inch) ($679.99, as tested) is a desktop-replacement laptop in every sense of the word. It is large, with a 15.6-inch touch screen, and offers plenty of connectivity and entertainment features, including a DVD drive. Due to its bulk a...
1080p 10-point touch screen can fold back up to 300 degrees, Strong volume from speakers, Comfortable keyboard with numeric keypad...
Heavy, Short battery life...
Lenovo's Flex 2 is a reasonably priced, capable 15-inch desktop-replacement laptop with a unique 300-degree folding display...
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With its roomy, touch-enabled, 15.6-inch display; built in DVD burner; and sleek black chassis, the latest Lenovo Flex 2 looks like a pretty good deal for $680. But its poor battery life, uninspiring performance, a somewhat pale display and reliance on 2...
Good price-to-performance ratio for its display size, DVD burner, Operates in stand and laptop modes...
Disappointing battery life, Dim display, Limited to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi...
The Lenovo Flex 2's perks include a roomy touchscreen on a 300-degree hinge, plus a DVD burner and a hybrid hard drive, all for a reasonable price. The trade-offs: poor battery life, a dim display, and no 5GHz Wi-Fi...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2014-10-26 06:37:32
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The 15.6-inch Flex 2 delivers a big-screen experience a tablet can't match, as well as a trick hinge that moves the keyboard out of the way and props the screen up for use as a touch-operated PC. Sure, some tradeoffs have been made to hit the $549 startin...
Attractive price, Laptop and stand modes expand its usefulness, Full 1080p touch screen, An optical drive...
Bulky and hefty, Merely OK battery life, Stand mode leaves keys exposed on the underside, Low-res Webcam...
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. Read More…...
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Lenovo brought its signature flip-screen design to budget laptops with last year's IdeaPad Flex, and the sequel looks like an even better deal. The Flex 2 15 (starting at $530, $600 as reviewed) sports a Core i5 processor and a crisp, 1080p display. You c...
Solid performance, Snappy, responsive keyboard, Crisp full-HD display, Useful app selection...
No tablet mode, Below-average battery life, Muddy audio playback...
The Lenovo Flex 2 offers solid performance and a full-HD touch display that flips into stand mode for a budget price...
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Starting at just $549 , the Flex 2 15 is already a bargain for home and student users. Our particular test model is a higher-end configuration and includes a Core i5-4210U CPU, integrated HD 4400 graphics, 6 GB RAM, 1080p IPS screen, and a 500 GB SSHD. No...
1080p IPS touchscreen option, USB 3.0 and optical drive, Backlit AccuType keyboard, Brushed aluminum palm rests and glass edge-to-edge display, Removable panel underneath, No throttling issues, Quiet when idle...
1080p IPS option is expensive, Weak backlight for outdoor use, Average build quality, Keyboard and touchpad have poor travel and feedback, Li-ion battery can no longer be quickly swapped, Slow hybrid drive, No VGA-out...
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 2 15At its core, the Flex 2 15 is a no frills solution for the home or student user in need of a basic notebook for browsing, email, and other light activities. Look past the novel hinge and "flexing" of the device and you have a stand...
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The Lenovo Flex 2 (15-inch) ($679.99, as tested) is a desktop-replacement laptop in every sense of the word. It is large, with a 15.6-inch touch screen, and offers plenty of connectivity and entertainment features, including a DVD drive. Due to its bulk a...
1080p 10-point touch screen can fold back up to 300 degrees. Strong volume from speakers. Comfortable keyboard with numeric keypad.
Heavy. Short battery life...
Lenovo's Flex 2 is a reasonably priced, capable 15-inch desktop-replacement laptop with a unique 300-degree folding display...
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It's hard to make a desktop-replacement laptop standout in a market dominated by powerful gaming rigs, sleek Ultrabooks, and innovative 2-in-1s. But that hasn't stopped Lenovo from trying by borrowing elements from its popular Yoga series for the Lenovo F...
Great value, considering price and processing power, Large and comfortable keyboard, Responsive trackpad...
Display lid flimsy, Stand mode just about useless, Glossy display...
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