I also noticed that some benchmarks are not working as they require Android 10 or later. But that’s okay because the Word Web App works very well too. I guess that’s what Microsoft wants because a link to Microsoft’s web apps is displayed instead. You can install most Android apps and games. However, you don’t have to live without Android apps because the Google Play Store is preinstalled already. So, you can use web apps with the Chrome browser very well.

But I think you can tell that, unlike Android or iPadOS, it’s not touch-first. If you use the Duet 3 without a keyboard, the buttons are bigger, Chrome is easier to use via touch, and this applies to the entire operating system. Google has also optimized Chrome OS for touch afterwards. So, it’s better suited for students who need a keyboard. And much smoother than Android desktop modes such as Samsung DeX for example. Chrome was originally developed as a desktop operating system, which is why it can be operated perfectly with a mouse and keyboard. That is not possible with any Android tablet.Īnother highlight is the desktop capabilities. According to the settings, the Duet 3 Chromebook will be updated until June 2030, which is almost 8 years. The second advantage compared to Android are long updates, because they come directly from Google and not from the manufacturers. This means you can install the same extensions you use on Chrome for desktops. This is an important unique selling point compared to Android, which only offers the mobile version of Chrome.

The Lenovo Duet 3 Chromebook runs the standard Chrome browser, the desktop version. The heart of Chrome OS is the Chrome browser. It’s an operating system from Google which is supposed to run particularly well on weaker hardware, is very secure at the same time, and focuses on web apps in particular.

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