Review on 🖥️ New Lenovo 300e Flagship 2-in-1 Business Laptop/Tablet 2019, 11.6" HD IPS Touchscreen, Intel Celeron Quad-Core N3450 up to 2.2GHz, 4GB DDR4, 64GB eMMC, Windows 10 S/Pro - Opt for Preferred Flash Drive by Brett Bush

After completing the Windows setup (which Cortana mostly helps get through), including creating a PIN (no password), it's recommended to Lenovo Take Flex 11 from Windows-S and turn on Windows 10 Home. The reason for this is a bug I found in the version of Windows S that came with this laptop. After setting up the PC, which worked without any problems, I closed the lid and was back a few minutes later. When I opened the Windows S mode lid, I got the message "PIN is no longer available due to a change in security settings on the device. You can set your PIN again by going to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in Options Code (0x8007054f). I haven't changed any security settings and there's no option to go beyond this page, so it didn't go to Settings > Accounts > Sign-in Options. The only thing left to do was turn off the laptop and update the PC (run setup again), which I did, but the problem persisted, I got locked out when I closed the lid or the computer in went into hibernation. Another update and I found that the PIN still worked when I turned off the power instead of closing the lid, but who needs a computer where you can't close the lid and pick up where you left off, when will you open it again? ? Not me! Unfortunately, Windows S ONLY allows a PIN for credentials. Intended primarily for school use, Windows S mode disables many settings, blocks all programs except those from the Microsoft App Store, and blocks your browser from Microsoft Edge and Bing as a search engine. Chrome and Firefox will not load as there are no Microsoft apps for them. I'd still switch out of S mode, of course, so swapping out isn't a loss. Once toggled from S it won't toggle back, for which I thank him! Switching is a quick and easy process. Upgrading to Windows 10 Home is free, and upgrading to Windows 10 Pro on this PC costs $99. Lenovo provides some documentation with a Microsoft link on the switch, so I won't go into details here. When I finally upgraded to Windows 10 Home, I was relieved. Settings that were missing from S mode reappeared in their usual places, and I created a local password, removing the PIN case entirely. It just seemed like a disaster that wasn't ready to be realized. I now know this is a Microsoft issue, but Lenovo must take some of the blame for not fully testing this new version of Windows on their systems. Buyers of the new Flex don't have to go through all this drama, and most people will have to contact Lenovo support to resolve this issue. So now I have a Flex 11 that wouldn't block me, lo and behold! Lenovo Flex 11 loads Windows 10 very quickly. I've never heard of an Intel Pentium Silver processor, but it works fine on this computer with 4GB of DDR RAM. Now, I wouldn't do heavy film rendering on this computer, but I'm sure it can handle a simple film edit if there's enough space on the SSD. Keep in mind that this computer only has one 64GB drive, 55.7 after formatting, and Windows takes up most of it This. Thankfully, Lenovo offers a USB 3.0 port, USB 2.0, USB-C, and SD card support for connecting a flash drive or external hard drive, not to mention other accessories, mouse, keyboard, etc. You can get a hub for though more ports. I would recommend storing most files with OneDrive or other cloud services. Most people will likely use the Flex 11 as either a laptop or a tablet, but remember it's BOTH. That's why it has nice thick hinges and can be flipped over so the keyboard is flat in relation to the screen. Just be careful not to touch the power button that sticks out on the side of the system and accidentally puts the device to sleep (I've done this a few times). When used as a tablet, the touchscreen becomes responsive and Windows 10 switches to tablet mode, bringing up the onscreen keyboard, disabling the physically attached keyboard and touchpad, and enlarging icons. When using the Flex 11 as a laptop, the keyboard feels solid but isn't backlit, a feature I would have liked. The touchpad works well, but the left-click is a bit soft and drops a little too far than I'd like, so I'm wondering about overall longevity going forward. The laptop has an HDMI port for connecting to an external monitor or TV if you want to use it on a screen larger than 11.5 inches. Speaking of the screen, the quality is about what I'd expect from a computer in this price range - not as sharp as an iPad but still good, it has limited viewing angles, no deep blacks or rich deep colors. but very adequate. Wi-Fi 802.11ac is fast, which is important since most files are likely to be stored on this computer in the cloud due to limited storage space. Fast Wi-Fi also helps avoid buffering when watching movies. Since the screen's native resolution is only 1366 x 768, it cannot display 1080p HD video. The Flex 11's speakers are in the bottom front corners and are tiny, so they sound pretty tinny, but Dolby Audio does a great job of decoupling. Luckily, you can connect Bluetooth speakers or headphones for better sound if you need to. This machine comes with an annual Office 365 subscription, some other reviewers have mentioned that it comes with a 30-day trial. That is not right. Apart from Lenovo Vantage, the support and update center, no malware is installed. Lenovo gives you the option to install McAfee LiveSafe, but I decided against it, just using Windows Defender instead. After removing Windows-S and going straight to Windows 10 Home, I'm very happy with the Lenovo Flex 11. It's a great convertible. Laptop for those with general computing needs. It's beautiful and portable, weighs just 2.75 pounds, and certainly rivals other budget convertibles.