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Lenovo Duet Chromebook $277 C&C / + Delivery @ Harvey Norman / Officeworks

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Lenovo Duet Chromebook $277 C&C / + Delivery @ Harvey Norman / Officeworks
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doweyy on 22/11/2021 - 11:06 harveynorman.com.au (4500 clicks)
Last edited 22/11/2021 - 14:55 by 1 other user

Excellent price on the Chromebook Duet, price match at Officeworks to save a further 5% :) - OW is now $277.

Can price match either in store or by calling 1300 OFFICE (1300 633 423).

This Lenovo IdeaPad Duet Chromebook is a flexible way to approach your school or work day, as you can use it as a traditional laptop, or detach the keyboard and take it with you on the go as a tablet. It has a FHD display for clarity in all your work and media, as well as a library of compatible apps available on the Google Play Store.

  • 10.1" IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200.
  • Octa-Core processor.
  • 4 GB of RAM.
  • eMCP storage capacity of 128 GB.
  • Integrated ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU graphics processor.
  • Connections via WiFi and USB-C.
  • 12 month warranty.
  • 8 hour battery life.
  • Ice blue and iron grey design.

Purchase a Chromebook and get a bonus 3 months of YouTube Premium via redemption! Offer valid until February 1 2022.

As always, enjoy!

Computing Chromebook 10.1inch Lenovo Tablet

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  • BugsBunnyAUS on 22/11/2021 - 11:14
    +4

    It's a fabulous little device. Ridiculous that it's this cheap especially with the keyboard included.

    • sintro on 22/11/2021 - 11:17

      Does this device only have a single USB-C port?
      I want to use it with ethernet.

      • spackbace on 22/11/2021 - 11:18
        +3

        Use a hub?

        • weezlebub on 22/11/2021 - 11:29

          any recommendations on hubs?

          • weezlebub on 22/11/2021 - 11:31
            +1

            @weezlebub: bought the telcast t40+ a couple of months ago, lent that to my sister to study …

            just sent her a message asking if she wants to buy it off me & if she does, i'll drop some coin on this and a hub (the keyboard looks nice)

            • The Value on 22/11/2021 - 11:36
              +1

              @weezlebub: Couple of months ago…its hers.

              Why would she pay for it when she can borrow it in perpetuity.

      • MS Paint on 22/11/2021 - 11:52
        +1

        I want to use it with ethernet.

        Why?

        • sintro on 22/11/2021 - 13:45

          prefer wired connection if i'm not moving around with it.

          • MS Paint on 22/11/2021 - 14:31
            -3

            @sintro: Why?

            • sintro on 22/11/2021 - 15:27

              @MS Paint: I have a ethernet port in my room and because wifi signal is low there.

              • knk on 23/11/2021 - 09:07

                @sintro: Add a cheap access point there. Will cost you next to nothing!

    • PainToad on 22/11/2021 - 11:25
      +5

      From past deals, people either love it or say it’s a laggy piece of crap. Guess everyone has different expectations and requirements.

      • nicksnoobie on 22/11/2021 - 11:34
        +4

        I have it. While it certainly not as good as iPad. For the price, it's fantastic. It's a bit laggy. Touch isn't as responsive as iPad but I'm not going to complaint for this price.

        • bargaino on 22/11/2021 - 12:43
          +3

          Another advantage compared to IOS is it has a full Desktop ChromeOS, not the crippled version that is on iPad. (Android is in between.)
          So you can run all the extensions.

          iPad is much faster, but over $700 with keyboard cover, and only 64GB.

        • mrjayviper on 22/11/2021 - 15:02

          how well would it work with ebooks? thanks

      • spackbace on 22/11/2021 - 11:47
        +1

        It had issues when it first came out (apparently), which has been sorted at later updates.

        I think some of the people bagging it got it early and returned it

      • BugsBunnyAUS on 22/11/2021 - 12:06
        +4

        It's way better than any other tablet you'll get for close to this price IMO

        • ethan961 on 22/11/2021 - 13:04
          +3

          Depends what you want to do, if all you want is Android apps then I have no doubt you can spend the same and get a faster device which is more reliable at using Android apps. As a Chrome OS device, with keyboard included and several years of support, absolutely it's a killer product at this price, but that's so much more than just Android apps. People who care about nothing more than Android apps may be disappointed just based on performance, as that's not its strong point. It's the package and the strengths of Chrome OS that make it good.

          • BugsBunnyAUS on 22/11/2021 - 13:08
            +3

            @ethan961: Fair point, I agree.

            Basically if you want a portable device with long battery life that has a keyboard and can do all the things you do in Chrome plus run some Android apps on the side you will not be disappointed for less than $300.

            If you want a fully featured tablet experience with performance on tap, heaps of multitasking and use it to draw art….well this ain't for you, but you'll also need way more than $300.

  • Lunchguy on 22/11/2021 - 11:16

    Doh… And I'd just decided not to buy this from Amazon for $300 and wait on the newer (albeit) expensive model…

    • dealhunting007 on 22/11/2021 - 11:26

      re-thinking again? around $260 is great deal i guess.

      • Lunchguy on 22/11/2021 - 11:38

        Yep. I tried to buy last time it was this low but Officeworks wouldn't price match Amazon. They wanted to add shipping costs

        • badonde on 22/11/2021 - 12:06

          That's weird. There are none

        • sam buster on 23/11/2021 - 00:02

          In my experience, it just depends who serves you or who is duty manager that day.

  • Sapiens on 22/11/2021 - 11:35

    @260$ this is bargain

    • bob19 on 22/11/2021 - 16:55

      How do you get it for $260?

      • muncan on 22/11/2021 - 18:38
        +2

        By bargaining

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 22/11/2021 - 11:40
    +8

    Unbeatable value and cannot believe people poo poo this offering when there is literally nothing else remotely in same league and feature set other than random clearance deals with Australian wide qty 5 in whoop whoop country town officework/jb/bigw

  • YellowKnight on 22/11/2021 - 11:42
    +1

    Can this run android apps like Plex and Perfect Viewer?

    • mouski on 22/11/2021 - 11:45

      Plex runs ok, but need to convert video down otherwise it can't handle it.

  • wuhm on 22/11/2021 - 11:46

    a bit of hassle but managed to cancel the $299 Amazon order (through live chat) and called up Officeworks to price beat $263 including delivery

    • ozhunter68 on 22/11/2021 - 13:30

      How did you get the "including delivery? for that price?

      • MS Paint on 22/11/2021 - 14:32

        Free metro delivery over $xx

        • ozhunter68 on 22/11/2021 - 16:04
          +1

          Nice. Looks like us regional/country people are partly subsedising you guys ad I got a shock when quoted $26.95 delivery to 2483.

  • xiaozaocha on 22/11/2021 - 11:46
    +1

    really great product

  • Kapinny on 22/11/2021 - 11:50

    Laggy? I just want to run it for simple things like email youtube gmail and accessing university blackboard portals etc

    • bargaino on 22/11/2021 - 12:44

      No problem. The CPU is like a mid-range phone.

    • ethan961 on 22/11/2021 - 12:55
      +2

      It's great for that sort of stuff, uni work that's mostly browser based with Linux if needed. Heavier Android apps are where it starts to lag. It's faster at that sort of light work than it is as an Android tablet - people seeking an Android tablet may be disappointed with performance. Personally I sold my Tab S7+ for one of these for doing uni work as a secondary device and don't regret doing so at all, Chrome OS is a much better environment for that combined with the included keyboard.

  • banterbants on 22/11/2021 - 11:51

    At this price it's a fantastic buy. I use it to do light work and watch some youtube and play some games. Just very nice to use and only a little bit laggy. I got it for $267 and I'm very happy with the purchase.

  • ruthlesskid on 22/11/2021 - 11:51
    +4

    *NO headphone jack.
    Imagine the surprise you get when this budget media/zoom/work consumption device doesn't have one, however an iPad does.
    Overwise, great performance when I paid $350 for it.
    *App speed is expected of a midrange mobile chipset.
    feels like a extension of of an android phone,
    *Can link to your phone to unlock, SMS, etc.
    *Adblock, G-suite, drag-drop file management, etc. All works like a charm.

    *Battery is a strong perk, can gets around a full day of ZOOM(5hr+) on a full charge. 8 hours of SOT time.
    *Camera feels like the lowest end phone camera from 2015.
    Seems to be able to sideload app, a bit fiddle however, haven't tried the feature.
    I do find my self using it more than my iPad Air, with my uses. (Shamelessly copy paste)

    • Catullus on 22/11/2021 - 12:06
      +3

      Spec says there is USB to Headphone in the box

      • ethan961 on 22/11/2021 - 12:57

        There is, it's not great quality but just buy a $10 Apple USB-C dongle if you want a good one. As it's a Linux device, you get full volume out of the Apple one, unlike on Android.

    • bob19 on 22/11/2021 - 16:58

      Will it handle Office easily, e.g Excel, Word, Adobe Acrobat, etc?

      • Swellzy on 22/11/2021 - 20:39

        It's a Chromebook, it doesn't run excel etc like on windows.
        It has Google versions of word excel etc which I think are very good.

  • Rojohe on 22/11/2021 - 11:52
    +1

    Just got off the phone with Officeworks. They charged me $327 instead of $263, realised their mistake and then refunded me and then sold me the Chromebook for $260.

    Interesting 20 mins on the phone.

  • jnbluv2h on 22/11/2021 - 11:58
    +5

    It’s certainly great value for money however if you need a proper laptop (even entry level), this isn’t that. I mean my primary school kids are so happy with their Duet and Lenovo cheap Chromebook for their light schoolwork and writing tasks, but when they need to play some small leisure games they’d rather use their iPads, cos on ChromeOS they’d just crash in the middle. It’s not very laggy of course but I wouldn’t call it snappy either. I went back to university and was doing nothing sophisticated on the computer, and it is just not good enough. There are certain apps available on Android but not on ChromeOS, and I couldn’t even access the website version since ChromeOS is not supported. If you planned to use pretty much everything Google based, it’ll be fine (which is the case for my children at school).

    • sam buster on 23/11/2021 - 00:07

      Hi, just curious about the games - will it handle things like Roblox?

  • akd on 22/11/2021 - 12:03

    Thanks, ordered after price matching with Officeworks

  • frankfurts on 22/11/2021 - 12:07

    perfect light weight Chromebook for on the road, thinking of grabbing another one since my toddler claimed mine as his own (playing android baby games on it) though I might try and get myself something a bit faster.

    • vwrite on 22/11/2021 - 12:44
      +1

      You are wrong on who is the new boss.

      • frankfurts on 22/11/2021 - 13:32
        +2

        When I say he claimed it it's more like he's just slobbered, snotted and put grubby hands all over it so I'm kinda scared to touch it now haha.

        • muncan on 22/11/2021 - 18:58

          They’re your cooties.

  • vin6 on 22/11/2021 - 12:13
    +1

    I've got two of these for the kids as a replacement for an iPad. That was the initial intention, but yeah, it's no iPad, but for the price, it does the job and sure helped through the remote learning for the kids… Would've been even better if the USI pens were more affordable.

    If I only needed a tablet, I'd honestly consider the Samsung Galaxy tabs. I am not overly convinced with ChromeOS on a tablet. I still think that the typical Android OS in a tablet is fit for purpose, where ChromeOS is still a little too performance hungry to run on a device like this.

    • taki on 22/11/2021 - 13:00
      +1

      Lenovo says USI works on Intel, not on this version. Confusing with other international posts. I'm keen to use USI pen, as I'm on Galaxy Note since 1 (DeX is great).
      Chrome OS & Android would merge into Fuchsia. Both support Linux, & long term is more open/=better than locked iOS/iPad.

  • belrose on 22/11/2021 - 12:14

    Thanks op, grab one from officeworks. Not sure if I will use it much as have other pads. Anyway we are ozbargainers :)

  • nedski on 22/11/2021 - 12:15

    I have this and think its a cracking device. It can be a bit crap when it wakes up from suspend mode and usually I have to reboot it to clear things up.

  • MINKx on 22/11/2021 - 12:18

    I think it’s a little laggy and buggy if you use android apps a lot. For 260, I think it's a good bargain

  • Cherry12 on 22/11/2021 - 12:43

    Can you play Amazon Prime and Netflix?

    • frankfurts on 22/11/2021 - 13:30

      Netflix definitely never tried prime

      • Cherry12 on 22/11/2021 - 17:59

        Thanks! Will get it then.

  • wazbiz on 22/11/2021 - 12:51

    What Chrome OS version does it run on?

  • AssociatedJuryWheel @ Harvey Norman on 22/11/2021 - 13:08

    Wonder how this would perform as a screen for use with Xbox Xcloud and game streaming

    • frankfurts on 22/11/2021 - 13:30

      I use mine with steamlink from my PC playing final fantasy 12 and paired it with an Xbox controller and it worked great.

  • JDKC on 22/11/2021 - 13:10

    This or a Lenovo M10 FHD gen 2 for $250?

    Just for basic browsing, YouTube and Netflix

    • Cherry12 on 22/11/2021 - 13:19

      $149 in BigW for black Friday. I'm also torn if any would be good to play Netflix and Amazon Prime.

  • dealhunting007 on 22/11/2021 - 13:15

    Thanks OP, cancelled Amazon order and bought from OW.

    • sintro on 22/11/2021 - 13:23

      Do they price match online? or have to call?

    • Quietboy72 on 22/11/2021 - 13:26
      +1

      amazon now matching hardly normal price

      • odal on 23/11/2021 - 08:10

        Amazon was AUD$275 on the exact same Lenovo advertised by Harvey Norman (Lenovo ZA6F0017AU) yesterday, the same price as Lenovo's own website promo, but included efficient PRIME free shipping without the three Act play price matching with Officeworks can be. SALE! X2, which have shipped already -same day.
        As of a few minutes ago, the Amazon deal is still available and in stock, but now a paltry $2 higher matching Harvey Norman's $277.

        Undoubtedly an AU market version of since superseded US market model on clearance here too but not yet advertised as such for the price of less than half that of the newer model internationally here when it lands, and a lot less than the current AU model's SRP or actual street price. Doubt my/our expectations of performance: price ratio will disappoint for our intended use.

        • sam buster on 23/11/2021 - 09:38

          Where did you see that Lenovo website promo?
          It's $351 here https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/education/laptops/lenovo/chrome…
          and $374 here https://www.lenovo.com/au/en/laptops/lenovo/chromebooks/Leno…
          Both sites offering a 12% discount code which brings it down to $309 and $330, respectively.

          The model on both site is the same as at JBH, OW and HN: ZA6F0017AU.
          Sorry if I'm misunderstanding your post about superceded US models - in what way has this model been superceded? Is there something wrong with it?

          • odal on 23/11/2021 - 10:25

            @sam buster: Apologies for the confusion with semantics. There was a link to Lenovo's Official Store on Amazon on the ZA6F0017AU product page at Amazon AU yesterday. That's Lenovo AU AFAIC.

            I may be mistaken about a newer model out in the US in the quick glance I took yesterday possibly confusing the array of offerings there and different model ref numbers even of this unit. That said, given its current AU pricing superseded is probable supposition on my part based upon experience of many years buying IT kit and how long since this until as originally introduced. You can make up your own mind. Just like the older yet excellent 9.7" Samsung Galaxy Tab A was superseded and cleared and reduced pricing as are the older model Amazon Firesticks. It's how things work. Pay top dollar for the latest model if one prefers, or take advantage of being a release behind if it meets needs.

            Nothing "wrong with it" per se AFAIK? User criticisms from alleged issues at the time of its original release have subsequently been addressed in the latest hardware and firmware of current ZA6F0017AU models according to current user reports. I'll know better to be able to confirm initial impressions tomorrow I think as current tracking suggests they will be here then.

            • sam buster on 23/11/2021 - 10:41
              +1

              @odal: Thanks for the clarification, Odal, much appreciated.
              There is a new version of the Duet out in USA, but it's not exactly a newer model - it's more of an overhaul.
              The Chromebook Duet 5 (aka IdeaPad Duet 5) is 13.3inches, OLED display (quite a luxury), and a SD 7c 2nd gen processor. Those upgrades double the price, so the target demograph isn't quite going to be the same. I think it's going to start at about AU$700.

              • toolatetotheparty on 23/11/2021 - 11:20
                +1

                @sam buster: It's already being sold in JB for $799. Doubt they might reduce the price anytime soon - maybe during Christmas? But the pricing isn't really in the lower end of the spectrum and more premium.

                https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/lenovo-duet-5-13-3-full-h…

                • sam buster on 23/11/2021 - 11:46
                  +1

                  @toolatetotheparty: Wow, here already, Thanks, toolatetotheparty.
                  Yeah, that puts it about the same rrp as the i3 version of the 13" Flex5 which is currently on offer for ~$470. I wonder how the processors compare.
                  Still too expensive for the kids to take to school, and the 10" is preferrable on a car trip or flight or even coffee table.

              • odal on 23/11/2021 - 11:37

                @sam buster: Exactly.

                And as the poster below mentioned already available here for $799 ..too rich for me or I can justify for my needs an improvement as it is.

                Years ago I'd spend a fortune on IT kit only to find depreciation from latest to obsolete junk almost as fast as stocks on Wall Street in the crash of 1929. With the general power of every device & computing today, I find there's just no need for my purposes, so no more.

                Even this device at $275 is a grudge buy. I'd rather spend the money on a new guitar I want. : ) However I can see the value, purpose and usefulness of them to me at a great price so I bought two, one for me, one for the Mrs.

                • sam buster on 23/11/2021 - 12:02
                  +1

                  @odal: Just popped down to OW to buy one for kids Christmas, to double as school BYOD next year - wife wants her Flex5 back.
                  Toss up between this and a cheap 10" tablet (Lenovo FHD 10 is ~$150 right now), I'm hoping the keyboard, Chrome OS and extended update support make this the better buy.

                  JB Hifi have missed out on $277 being too lazy to change their instore shelf-edge labels - I was in there yesteday to pickup a Firestick, and took the kid over to look at Chromebooks and specifically this Duet. It was marked $499 in store. (Flex 5 was marked $799!). At least Kid has no idea what Santa's bringing now - haha.

                  • odal on 23/11/2021 - 12:40

                    @sam buster: Good one! Lucky kid. = ]

                    Santa has been locked out of Qld by the Grinch this Christmas. = (

                    JB had their online price at $499 when I looked yesterday. We are coastal regional Qld, so not worth the pfaffing around with our single regional city Officeworks when Amazon AU had it in stock and available for $275. Amazon packaging (important) and delivery are unbeatable regionally, and their price is generally close to it too.

  • Draco on 22/11/2021 - 13:22

    awesome little device

  • DiGiT02 on 22/11/2021 - 13:31

    Great, deal, have been holding our for $240ish which is the best price I have seen, but for this price I grabbed 2 from OW price match

  • PHX on 22/11/2021 - 13:32

    Can't see in the specs or pictures that there is a headphone aux? Can anyone confirm?

    • CrispyChrispy on 22/11/2021 - 13:57
      +1

      No headphone jack.

    • sintro on 22/11/2021 - 14:10
      +1

      comes with usb-c to 3.5mm adapter

  • EIN374 on 22/11/2021 - 13:38
    +2

    Use this for chrome and this thing is awesome. Use it as an android device not so much. For example you should use youtube in chrome, as opposed to the youtube app. Chess.com Twitch.com etc should be used in chrome not on their respective apps.
    I'm pretty sure this is designed as a chrome device first and foremost and it just happens to have android capabilities (secondary). Hope this makes sense.

  • jimwh on 22/11/2021 - 13:42

    Can you run office/ word and if yes, how is the performance?

    • dealhunting007 on 22/11/2021 - 14:06

      I think it will be google office suite, not Microsoft one.

      • hambeet on 22/11/2021 - 14:18

        I'd assume Office 365 through Chrome would be fine though?

        • ethan961 on 22/11/2021 - 19:21
          +1

          Yes, and note that MS discontinued support of the Android apps on Chrome OS so there's effectively only the web option now. Which is fine, because web was a better experience anyways.

  • Weirdish on 22/11/2021 - 13:47

    My kid needs a chromebook for primary school, about to start year 4. It will be used every day. I read that this device may not be robust enough for that purpose - any comments?

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