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Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 Review: The Flex 5 is a solid mid-range Chromebook for those on a tight budget – Notebooks

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US$389 / AU$625.82 at Amazon

Those looking for an inexpensive Chromebook are certainly spoiled for choice but, as mentioned in my guide to buying a laptop without getting screwed, buying the right Chromebook can be tricky. Many budget models have lackluster processors, minimal RAM, and sub-par displays.

Lenovo’s Chromebook Flex 5 is a 13-inch, 2-in-1 Chromebook that tries to outpace the most inexpensive systems without inflating the price. It’s mostly successful in its effort, but owners must tolerate occasional reminders of the system’s budget roots.

Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 specs and features

I reviewed the Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 13ITL5. It’s similar to the most basic model available through Lenovo’s own web store but bumps up the processor to an Intel Pentium Gold dual-core with two cores, four threads, and a maximum clock speed of 3.5GHz. 

  • CPU: Intel Pentium Gold 7505 @ 2GHz
  • Memory: 4GB DDR4
  • Graphics/GPU: Intel UHD
  • Display: 13.3-inch 1080p IPS touchscreen
  • Storage: 32GB eMMC
  • Webcam: 720p
  • Connectivity: 2x USB-C with DisplayPort, 1x USB-A, 3.5mm audio jack
  • Networking: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5
  • Biometrics: None
  • Battery capacity: 51 watt-hour
  • Dimensions: 0.67 x 8.43 x 12.2 inches
  • Weight: 2.97 pounds

Buyers should note that a similarly priced configuration is available through Amazon with an Intel Core i3-10110U processor and twice as much storage. I expect that model to perform better than my review unit, making it a better value overall.

Design and build quality

The Lenovo Chromebook Flex 5 is a surprisingly attractive and confident laptop. I particularly like the look of Best Buy’s exclusive configuration which is a deep navy blue. I’m always a sucker for alternative laptop colorways and I especially like how the Flex 5’s gray keycaps compliment the subdued blue chassis.

It feels substantial in-hand as well thanks to the metal display lid and the textured plastic of the laptop’s lower half. A bit of flex is noticeable when handling the laptop roughly, but it’s not obvious in normal day-to-day use. The display lid is especially rigid for a budget laptop, showing only the slightest hint of give.

That’s a good thing because, as mentioned, the Chromebook Flex 5 is a 2-in-1. You can…

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Canela.TV Now Available on Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex | News

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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Canela.TV, one of the first AVOD streaming services for U.S. Hispanics, has officially launched its app on Comcast’s Xfinity X1 and Xfinity Flex.

Millions of X1 and Flex customers in the U.S. will now have access to Canela.TV’s spanish-language content which includes comedies, docuseries, novelas, cartoons, dramas and action films for children and adults.

“Comcast is a leader in streaming services with its Xfinity Flex and X1 platforms,” said Isabel Rafferty, CEO & founder of Canela Media. “Comcast customers will now have access to a variety of exciting content that represents the Hispanic culture and inspires a community connection. We are continually adding new content to Canela.TV which will bring Hispanic entertainment into every home.”

X1 and Flex customers can access the streaming service by saying “Canela.TV” into their Xfinity Voice Remote or find it within the app section of either platform.

Xfinity delivers the best entertainment to customers via its X1 and Flex devices. X1 provides the most comprehensive library of entertainment on one platform with thousands of choices — aggregating live TV, on demand, and popular streaming apps from a growing collection of networks and streaming services. Xfinity Flex is a 4K streaming device included with Xfinity Internet that extends the best features of X1 to customers who prefer a broadband and streaming-only experience. It gives them one integrated guide to access all of their favorite streaming video and music apps, as well as a TV interface to manage their Xfinity WiFi, mobile, security and automation services — all of which are controllable with the award-winning Xfinity Voice Remote.

Canela.TV is the popular video platform from Canela Media, an industry-leading female and Latina-owned digital media company. Some of the content available on Canela.TV includes a spanish-language daily newscast (Canela News), Romance entertainment from Cine Romantico, and much more.

For additional information on Canela.TV please visit: https://www.canela.tv/

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Review: Canary Flex security camera lives up to its name

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Canary’s initial foray into the networked home security camera space was very impressive – my colleague David Newman touted its high security settings in the wake of revelations about the general insecurity of these types of devices. The Canary camera was also somewhat large – a cylindrical tower that took up some significant space on your desk, cabinet or shelf.

The latest camera the company sent me is the Canary Flex, a much smaller unit meant to be more flexible (hence the name) in terms of placement, but also in power options. Like the Arlo Pro camera, the Canary Flex is powered by an internal battery (it’s charged via USB cable and power adapter). This means you can move the Flex to a location inside or outside your home where there’s no power outlet. The Flex comes with wall mounting screws and a 360-degree magnetic stand so you can position the camera in different spots. Additional accessories, such as a plant mount or twist mount (pictured below), offer even more location choices.

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Ixia’s Flex Tap Secure+ protects against injection breaches

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We’ve probably all used the phrase “too much of anything is a bad thing.” Too much ice cream makes you fat, too many cats and you get called crazy, and too much NFL football on Sunday gets you banned to the doghouse by your wife. 

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In IT, too much network traffic is certainly a bad thing. We need networks and rely on them to access cloud applications, call people on via videoconferencing and do a whole bunch of other tasks. However, too much traffic and the network becomes unusable and a source of frustration for workers. 

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