10 reviews for Lenovo Chromebook C330 2-in-1 Convertible Laptop, 11.6″ HD Display, MediaTek MT8173C, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Wallygirl47 – February 10, 2020

   Before I share my thoughts on the product I would like to preface with a disclaimer that I am an educator who has used Chromebooks as a tool for teaching and for my own work projects.I LOVE this Chromebook and feel fortunate to have above a basic understanidng of how Chromebooks work. First, it came with a Lenovo box packaged in an amazon box. No problems opening the packages or initiating start up with the Chromebook. The winter white case is plastic and may require extra care. However, it does NOT look or feel cheap as noted by other customers. Also, because I noted the complaints with regard to speed associated with memory, I did purchase the larger 4 gb RAM and 64 gb memory with a SSD. I really think this is a gamechanger and will be utilizing this Chromebook for online classes and anything else I may need to do online. I have already been able to utilize commonly accessed apps for my cell phone on my Chromebook! No problems with anything thus far. I will update.Today is 4/16/19 and I am still enjoying my Chromebook. A couple things that have come up with regard to the laptop keyboard: the keys can pop off if snagged. The keys have popped or snapped on easily when I noticed they were gone. It is nice that the keys don’t actually break off. I have noticed that some apps still don’t work on Chromebooks, however there are extensions to improve access.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Finnigan – February 22, 2020

   Over the period of 30-60 seconds after unboxing it for the first time.1. Turn on2. Sign in with your Google account.3. Select wifi network.That’s it, everything is set up, all your Google pictures, mail, bookmarks (from your Android phone, assuming you use chrome on mobile) is all there.I’m used to spending at least a few hours setting up, updating, uninstalling bloatware, denying “trial offers” on Windows PCs. Nothing on this.Literally ready for use within a minute.Windows®, take notes.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   jlo – April 15, 2020

   If your needs are browsing the web, checking email, watching Netflix, there’s no reason to spend any more money than what the cost of this is. Downloads and runs apps from the Google Play store super well. Keyboard is great, touchpad is lightyears better than I expected it to be with multi-touch functionality. Unless I need to run a professional software like Photoshop, I don’t think I’ll be using any other device on the go/around the house. Pretty lightweight, fits in a bag easily, although it’s a plastic shell it seems pretty durable. This little device has far exceeded my expectations.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Spike D. – April 23, 2020

   I’ve owned several chrome books in the past 5 years, and can say that none came close to this in term of features and versatility. Of course the display could be better but for what you use it for 95% of the time, 1366 x 768 is more than adequate. Videos are sharp and clear, document display clearly and crisp and texts are sharp on the screen.You can operate this in all different ways; as a laptop, flat tablet or tent mode to watch your favorite movies. Touch screen is very responsive, I kept forgetting it’s a laptop! One gripe however, the SD card slot is shallow; put a SD card in the it sticks out more than half the length. So you wouldn’t want to leave the card in; must remove it after use.Of course, you know the benefits of a Chrome book. Light weight (in many ways, both software and hardware), no need for tedious OS upgrade, no worries about viruses while providing everything a computer user needs. If you are a Netflix subscriber, there is no download option however so you couldn’t take a movie to watch on the plane ride. Regardless of these limitations, I still love this chrome book and it would definitely with me on trip from now on.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Two kids momTwo kids mom – June 26, 2020

   I am a big fan of Chromebooks. They update themselves, can now run at least some Google apps. They are portable, cheap enough to haul where ever you go and fit one both airplane trays and the teeny desks they give students at college. This one is a good value at the price for everyday use as long as you are not a demanding gamer.Pros:Price.Touchscreen. Nice at this price point!Lots of connections SB-C 3.0 port USB-A 3.0 port, a full-size HDMI connection and a DisplayPort port a full-size SD card reader, combo audio jack. There is NO Thunderbold 3port.Keyboard is excellent for the size. Nice rebound to the keys.Folds so watching videos is easier. And when you fold it the speakers are then behind the screen, which gives reasonable sound for this small of a device.Battery lasted 10 (surfing internet mainly) hours, 11 hours (mostly playing videos) and 10.5 (combo of tasks) hours in three trials. This is a long time. You can get through an entire day with this. Screen was at between 50 and 70 percent brightness for these tests, higher brightness will drain it faster.Will run Google apps that are available (not all google apps are available for chromebooks)Lots of storage at 64GB for a Chromebook. You can add more with the SD slot.Has Bluetooth, so you can use your headphone to get a better audio experience.Cons:The bezel is too large for the size (see photo). The resolution is not great at 1,366 x 768 (140 PPI). We have all become a little spoiled with the clarity of phones, this is noticeably lower. It has a refresh rate of 60Hz so it is fine for catching a little Netflix, but do not expect high def quality.No backlighting on the keyboard. No number pad.Its too slow for intense gaming. You will not be playing any high demand games on this, it lags. Fine for browsing the internet and word processing, low graphics demand games and other such tasks.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   James M. – July 12, 2020

   Regarding Chrome OS. This is my first chromebook so I’m still learning, but so far I’m extremely impressed! It seems like the chromebook was the computer I’ve always needed but never realized I wanted! Marrying the pc experience to an android compatible operating system is magical. Although I’m apprehensive about this browser-based computing, I’ve found it very easy to save and edit documents offline so I’m still able to work on the go. I can also connect it to my android phone, send and receive text messages with it, emulate old school video games (GBC, NES, SNES, GBA, and NDS), connect it to my bluetooth speakers and blast some jams. I regret not making Chrome OS a part of my life MUCH sooner!Regarding performance. I’ve heard people say this processor is mediocre. I have to ask, what are those people even doing to arrive at the conclusion?! I have not once seen the slightest indication that this thing isn’t *completely* competent for daily needs. Incredible response time. No lag when scrolling. Minimal to no delay opening apps. Stunningly fast start up time. I feel like it’s a pretty outstanding performer, overall. Sure, it’s no high end gaming machine, but who buys a Chromebook looking for advanced gaming capabilities? The bottom line: you click; the computer responds instantly. Really, what more could you ask for?Regarding the build quality. It’s a bit bulky in its “tablet” mode and lacks the premium build materials of high end chromebooks, but it still looks and feels great – certainly better than any laptop PC I’ve ever owned! The white color is gorgeous. The size is perfect. The keyboard is comfortable and the touch pad is large and responsive. If you look closely you’ll see Lenovo coated the touch pad with a hefty clear coat to prevent wear and tear. As someone who immediately coats touch pads with contact paper to prevent damage, this is an impressive step, however inconspicuous to the average user. Additionally the hinge feels solid and smooth. The construction of the entire build just feels extremely sturdy. The monitor produces extremely sharp images with outstanding color. Although many people express dissatisfaction with the lack of 1080p and the larger bezels framing the monitor, I didn’t even notice! If you’re not planning to do professional photo editing, I doubt you’ll notice either. (Side note: If bezels really concern you, consider the experience of flipping this into tablet mode and walking around with it while working. Wider bezels in this situation result in fewer accidental screen taps from fingers that are curled around the edges holding it.)I absolutely recommend this chromebook. It’s a steal at this price point, and stands to replace my quad core, 8gb Windows 10 laptop for most of my computing needs. Sure, it’s not a 1080p monitor, lacks a backlit keyboard, and isn’t made out of aluminum, but goodness gracious if isn’t the coolest, most practical little laptop I’ve ever owned.It was even featured as one of the best chromebooks money can buy as of Feb 2019 by Android Police and Android Authority!!

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   HeatherHeather – July 16, 2020

   I had been ‘window’ shopping for a chromebook for a while. I read all the information about this chromebook, the reviews from consumers across multiple vendors and I have to say, the reviews…live up to the hype. This chromebook is amazing. The speed of the connection, the ease of use, the functionality of it and the overall design is wonderful. Because it is Google….there is a sense of trust that comes with using it. Connection to the Google Drive makes things so much easier for me since I already used it for everything anyway. The Google Office system is fabulous so I love that I have it already installed on the chromebook. I have to be honest, I’m so very happy with this purchase.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   HeatherreneHeatherrene – August 22, 2020

   Absolutely love this laptop. I purchased this for my 8 yr old daughter. She loves Roblox and other games and is able to download them and play on it. Size is not too big, easy to use, and I bought the colored case and keyboard cover and it’s super cute. Excellent for the price point.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Josh Hartman – September 6, 2020

   Full disclosure, I am not an IT professional but use laptops, tablets, and desktop computers daily in my personal and work life. This chromebook has far exceeded my expectations. This is my first time using a chromebook. I have had a week or so to really dig into the device. I own an alienware gaming laptop, but I find myself only using it now for gaming purposes only.This chromebook is fast in my opinion. The speed is snappy and the device responds quickly to gestures and commands. I have yet to find sometime I can’t do on this that I do on my windows laptop aside from gaming. One game I like to play requires windows, mac, or linux. Since this has an ARM processor it does not support linux applications at this time.Design: This device is a bright attractive white chromebook. I find the design to be pleasing to the eye and appears sturdy even though it is made from plastic. I do not particularly like using it in tablet mode. The screen feels bulky and sometimes unmanageable in tablet mode. The screen quickly transitions to whatever position to place it in whether laptop, tent, or tablet mode. I personal find myself not even using my LG tablet for much of anything except when I need LTE internet away from home. Overall the design is great.Screen/Input: I find the keyboard to be on par with most laptop keyboards. The keys are a little shallow and I feel my typing has slowed a little bit, but not by much. The IPS touchscreen is very responsive and rarely find myself having to touch the screen more than once for my intended gesture. Screen is bright in home conditions, but feel it would lack in more intense lighting situations, such as outdoors.Ease of Use: The google play store makes this thing be able to do just about anything. I have not tried any intense applications. I use chrome, netflix, hulu, evernote, several banking apps, and various other apps. All of them are snappy responsive. The bank apps load like they are in phone mode, thus they are in a small window. The apps still work as designed. Netflix and Hulu playback is smooth and pleasant to watch on the screen.Overall, I am impressed with the Google OS and this device in general. If your someone who is on the fence about the operating system, I suggest you give it a try. The battery life is good as well. When using my gaming laptop its always with a cord tethered nearby. I also understand a gaming laptop is far more power intensive. I have yet to use this chromebook while charging it. The battery has allowed me to watch 4-5 hours of netflix, talk on facebook, and text through my phone without ever getting critically low. I charge it at night and then never put it back on till the next night. This is a max screen brightness. I was also very surprised with the speakers. The speakers were much louder and not distorted. I honestly expected them to be cheap netbook quality that is mostly better just to never use them, but thats not the case with this chromebook. I do generally use a bluetooth headset. The bluetooth headset paired with extreme simplicity. I also set up my brother wireless laser printer with google cloud print in less than 30 seconds.Google did it right and lenovo delivered a solid product. I did purchase this on sale for $200 but would have spent the $300. If your a web surfer, music listener, netflix watcher I highly recommend this. If you need windows intense software then go with windows. Otherwise I think you’ll find yourself using this as your primary device as I have.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Hngo – September 18, 2020

    For the price, this is a great Chromebook. It checks a lot of boxes and I’ve done my fair share of research.1. Solid build. Nice sturdy plastic chassis. (Keeps it lightweight)2. USB type C port, SD card slot, HDMI, and USB 3.03. Touchscreen with an IPS display4. 4 gigs of RAM and 64gig of storage. (rare at this price point)5. Nice feel to the keyboard and track pad.6. ARM processor that is optimized for the Google play store apps and runs much better than the Intel celerons you see in most low-end Chromebooks.You get a lot for $300. You can’t really find those options within that price range. The only thing I wish it had was a FHD display. 1366×768 still looks sharp on an 11.6 in screen but it would be super sharp if it was 1080p. I would highly recommend this Chromebook.