View on Amazon in your region: amzn.to/3vPOWOM or alternate UK link: amzn.to/3SrrOyQ (my affiliate links). If you just need the stylus pen: amzn.to/3Un7hfS (my affiliate link). - Update 1: the mentioned weight is incorrect. It's 1.3kg or 2.14 pounds. - Update 2: (September 2023) - Since publishing this video, Google have increased the AUE date (the date up to which the Chromebook receives ChromeOS feature and security updates) to June 2029. They'd already extended it previously from June 2026 to June 2027. AUE date video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/rJqb15Z5qnOXnGk ✨ Find/follow/support the channel: linktr.ee/mergedroid ✨ You can also see how this Chromebook stacks up against the ASUS Flip C214MA - kzitem.info/news/bejne/1WNql42uooyniKw
@notqueenmal8480
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, I was thinking on buying this for school.
@MergeDroid
Жыл бұрын
Great, glad it helped. They do now have a 3rd gen. out so maybe worth comparing, but imagine in most cases it'll cost a fair bit more. The ASUS Flip C214MA is another one worth checking, just ensure it's the model with the stylus as I detail in the video and description - kzitem.info/news/bejne/1WNql42uooyniKw
@notqueenmal8480
Жыл бұрын
@@MergeDroid Thank you for letting me know, I will check it out
@MergeDroid
Жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
*Thanks for checking the video. As mentioned at the time of publishing (December 28th '21) you can purchase the Lenovo 500e 2nd Gen. Chromebook direct from Lenovo for just £150.01 in the UK (~$200 USD). If you have access to a discount site, like PerksatWork, you can bring that down to just £135.01 (~$182 USD). What's the best deal in your region?*
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
*February 2022 and the Lenovo 500e 2nd Gen. Chromebook is back down to £149.99 at Lenovo in the UK.*
@stevwoods
2 жыл бұрын
Great review thanks :-)
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve, glad it was useful.
@I-am-the-blaze
24 күн бұрын
Nice video
@MergeDroid
24 күн бұрын
Cheers! Thanks for checking it out.
@jugglingsalesnlife
Жыл бұрын
Great video thanks mate! Are you doing the review of the windows education suite on the second Gen?
@MergeDroid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad it's helped! Sadly I don't have this Chromebook anymore so not able to review more based specifically on it. When you mention the Windows education suite - do you mean Office online or is this something more(?) Please do remember that all important 'like' and a potential sub if you enjoy the other content on the channel too. Are you seeing this one on offer at the moment? I've noticed more search hits on the video lately.
@ajwalker4416
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting review. How was the palm rejection with the stylus. I need something a little more rugged for tossing in a back pack for taking notes but, while you did demonstrate writing, you didn't mention if the unit has none/poor/decent/good palm rejection? Perhaps in OneNote or some other note taking app?
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was of interest. Yes, the palm rejection seemed good to me, I think the larger bezels may actually help here too. If you hadn't already seen the videos you might want to check my review of the ASUS Flip C214MA - kzitem.info/news/bejne/1WNql42uooyniKw and my video comparing the key differences between these two - kzitem.info/news/bejne/q4KBzHZvipudano
@modemo546
2 жыл бұрын
It is possible to connect Chromebook to TV through USB-C port with USB-C - HDMI adapter?
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, they both support display out over USB C. As you also mention you'd therefore want a USB C to HDMI adaptor. You can see the video I did here that may help kzitem.info/news/bejne/mJCoroh_ioxldn4
@cobaltblue5523
2 жыл бұрын
That's a pretty decent Chromebook
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, a good option for someone interested in using the stylus, especially when at the reduced price. You can see how it compares the the ASUS Flip C214MA that I reviewed recently in my latest video kzitem.info/news/bejne/q4KBzHZvipudano
@brianjennings7644
2 жыл бұрын
did they fix the fragile hinges? otherwise, it's a non-starter..they break.
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Brian, I'm not seeing any reports of issues with the hinges on the 500e 2nd Gen online. I think you might be referencing some of the issues I've seen users report with the hinges/design of the Flex 5i and other machines that share the same hinge. I have a Flex 5i and have had several other convertible Lenovo Chromebooks and not had any hinge issues myself, fingers crossed.
@brianjennings7644
2 жыл бұрын
@@MergeDroid yes, my Flex 5i cracked a left hinge after 5 closings..the next one, after 8 , and I was being very very careful, knowing it was an issue....I just leave it open on a stand now..it's not been closed in well over a year, negating any benefit of being portable, or convertable. I see a strength strip screwed onto the one in the video, (tho I'd be forever leary of one now)..otherwise, it's a great machine.
@MergeDroid
7 ай бұрын
Sorry, I wasn't notified of this reply before. Hope all your tech has been holding up since 👍
@jamiabeatrice4757
2 жыл бұрын
Is this good for school also?like ppt and word files?thanks
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jamia please view my original video on Microsoft Office on Chrome OS - kzitem.info/news/bejne/2HyInJqNgJSBoKw and then importantly my more recent update video to this - kzitem.info/news/bejne/tIpsvoyVj3dleoI I hope you'll find this useful, please do give the videos a like if so and consider a sub 👍
@-TheRealThing-
2 жыл бұрын
The 4GB of DD4 is soldered, is there a spare slot for another 4GB? I see it supports 8GB total. I'm assuming it's on the other side of the mobo.
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
I don't thibk so. Maybe check for any tear down video that may show more? In my experience you can't upgrade Chromebooks RAM.
@Lahori_vlogs120
5 ай бұрын
Is it best for online work eg(Fiverr, Amazon, Daraz e t.c)
@MergeDroid
5 ай бұрын
It would do the job if you just need the Chrome web broswer or compatible Android apps, but I'd recommend you check out and compare to some of the newer Chromebooks I've shown on the channel recently.
@Lahori_vlogs120
5 ай бұрын
@@MergeDroid ok thank you 😊
@MergeDroid
5 ай бұрын
You're welcome.
@ryanm.burkholder1510
2 ай бұрын
@@MergeDroid Can WORD and excel microsoft programs be installed on these?
@MergeDroid
2 ай бұрын
@ryanm.burkholder1510 hi, check out my recent video on M365 integration in ChromeOS - kzitem.info/news/bejne/rW6guZd4e4toZnY
@alluringming
Жыл бұрын
I have a laptop and table that i love but thinking getting something like this. I love my tablet but their many keyboards for it that i dont like but love that has better battery life than my laptop. I love my laptop but battery does die quicker than my tablet and not much for bringing it to bed with me with it feeling clunky. Thinking getting a chromebook that combines bes tof both world but a decent size where feels comfortable when using it and not too big.
@MergeDroid
Жыл бұрын
Yeah a convertible could work for you. If you like this 500e 2nd gen, check out the 300e 3rd gen I reviewed too kzitem.info/news/bejne/qGis2m2Xi5qfbKg
@alluringming
Жыл бұрын
@@MergeDroid Thx, im eying these two devices and not sure which one to get lol im new to chromebooks so not what be best to get.
@MergeDroid
Жыл бұрын
Get the newest model you can afford. 300e gen 3 is newer than 500e gen 2.
@alluringming
Жыл бұрын
@@MergeDroid doesnt the 500e have a gen 3 model as well?
@MergeDroid
Жыл бұрын
@alluringming it does yes, I haven't been hands on with it. Should have an Intel processor rather than the AMD one in this 👍
@ZoudixYT
2 жыл бұрын
in my country it’s like 300USD
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Where are you based? Is that direct from Lenovo? If they are like they are here, keep an eye out as they often put it on sale 👍
@abermals7423
Жыл бұрын
can't fimd this anywhere. Is there a similarly priced follow up model?
@MergeDroid
Жыл бұрын
Hi, yes there's a Gen 3 of this and I think Gen 4 may be out. Recommend you check the 300e Gen 3 too, I reviewed it recently kzitem.info/news/bejne/qGis2m2Xi5qfbKg
@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440
8 ай бұрын
I did notice lenovo gave you options of if you want the stylus or not
@MergeDroid
8 ай бұрын
Yes, not all model options come with the garaged stylus.
@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440
8 ай бұрын
@@MergeDroid I did decide to order a used one without charger since I can just use a Nintendo switch charger to charge the Chromebook since it’s 15v
@MergeDroid
8 ай бұрын
You'll need a 45w USB C charger to charge and power it when on, imagine the Switch is at least that? Hope you like your Chromebook. You can charge when off with a lower rated charger, it'll just take longer, see: kzitem.infoWAGKJ2UiZz0
@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440
8 ай бұрын
@@MergeDroidactually I also have a 45w 15v Lenovo spare charger as well the Nintendo switch is lower wattage but it won’t affect chromebook performance
@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440
8 ай бұрын
@@MergeDroidas I have rent a chromebook from Berkeley public library and I used the Nintendo switch charger and it works fine may charge slower but won’t tell you it’s a lower voltage charger!
@korben4340
2 жыл бұрын
dipped to about 175£ on the DK market recently, got one of them, highly impressed, both by hardware and 2022 Chrome OS impossible to beat if you consider the EMR pen is included and really good actually the 4 core Celeron eats everything easily , tons of tabs and windows, all flying adding screenrecording adds a bit of a flicker here and there, that's all considering a 3:2 form factor instead, like the spin 512, otherwise no regrets at all
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you're liking it! What's DK market? Please do check out some of the other channel content 👍
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
I think you're replying but it gets deleted? Maybe as you're including a link? Try without if so 👍
@korben4340
2 жыл бұрын
@@MergeDroid thanks! thought so to, no links incl. though, yesterday or today, so not sure what's going on in YT robot land
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
I have noticed quite a few times. I often get the email or alert notification, then to to view and reply and get the message that the reply has been deleted. Sometimes I can see it's because a link is included. It seems KZitem let's the poster see their comment but no one else. Not ideal. You can test by viewing the video in an incognito session or with another account.
@korben4340
2 жыл бұрын
3rd attempt then: DK is .dk thanks for the thorough review, your sense of details is appreciated If the 500e had a 3:2 display I'd keep it gladly. I find the keyboard in particular excellent.
@RonnyandCars
5 ай бұрын
Will the keyboard be accidentally clicked if I switch it to tab mode?
@MergeDroid
5 ай бұрын
Hi, no, when you have the keyboard folded back so it's in tablet mode the key presses are disabled 👍
@VOLTRONDEFENDER4440
6 ай бұрын
the EOL date has now gone to 2029 so it has 3 more years!
@MergeDroid
6 ай бұрын
Yes indeed 😎 Please see the video desc. and pinned comment 📍 You may also like this video on the AUE updates - kzitem.info/news/bejne/rJqb15Z5qnOXnGk
@moosethegreat9821
8 ай бұрын
Would not recommend I had it for 5 years and it killed it self was not water damage it was liquid damage it killed itself very slow aswell it’s horrible and the stylus falls out of the laptop constantly
@MergeDroid
8 ай бұрын
Sorry to hear that, but are you sure it's this Chromebook? If you've had it 5 years I think it'd have to be the gen 1 if it's a 500e or maybe even something that came out before it?
@marirasoul6188
2 жыл бұрын
Would you say the Lenovo 500e or the ASUS C214MA is closest to the Acer Spin 511?
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, do you mean the Spin 311? Both the Asus and Lenovo mentioned are quite different to it. Have you seen my video on the Spin 311 too?
@marirasoul6188
2 жыл бұрын
@@MergeDroidI mean the Acer spin 511 itself which is roughly £300-£400. I've seen most of your videos, that's correct. But I was wondering which of them two were most related to it.
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
Ah, sorry. I'm not overly familiar with the 511, but have seen the specs. Hard to say as the Lenovo 500e 2nd Gen and the Asus C214MA are both quite unique in their more rugged outer design, even if some of the components might be similar to other models.
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
Have you seen this video, may help a bit - kzitem.info/news/bejne/q4KBzHZvipudano
@marirasoul6188
2 жыл бұрын
@@MergeDroid Yes I've also seen that video but it's not easy for me to choose which to buy for myself. I am a student, currently doing GCSE's and just want a laptop to be able to store files, access Microsoft, email and basically everything an ordinary laptop can do. But I want it to be a better looking, modern one which has a nice keyboard touch to it.
@バート-p1h
Жыл бұрын
What kind of person PUTS THE SPEAKERS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CHROMEBOOK?????
@MergeDroid
Жыл бұрын
The person in charge of saving money 😂
@Joe_playZfooty
11 күн бұрын
I’m getting it for 79.99 on ebay
@MergeDroid
11 күн бұрын
Is it this same Gen 2 spec? Is that USD $ / GBP £ / ......?
@Joe_playZfooty
11 күн бұрын
@@MergeDroid yes and I’m sorry but I’d don’t understand I’m in uk so I think it’s GBP
@MergeDroid
11 күн бұрын
@Joe_playZfooty indeed, those Great British Pounds! I was going to guess by the 'footy' in your name 👍
@MergeDroid
11 күн бұрын
@@Joe_playZfooty BTW - if you can stretch your budget a little more for a newer Chromebook model, but still want a garaged stylus included, see what you can find on this - kzitem.info/news/bejne/x7B_yX5nbX91nqw
@Joe_playZfooty
11 күн бұрын
@@MergeDroid unfortunately I can’t as I’m only a 13yr and it will take me ages to save up that much money and I’ve always wanted a pc but me and my family don’t have that much money for a real gaming pc or computer and plus I wanted to be independent and save my own money instead of asking my parents so unfortunately I can’t save that much for a newer model
@OfficialVicThaBrick
Жыл бұрын
Amazon has is it listed for 69$ -pen but lowest I got it at was 59$ -no pen
@MergeDroid
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, I've just looked on the Amazon US site. It looks like you're talking about the older first generation model with an N3000 series Celeron processor, rather than the second generation model in the review. I'd recommend avoiding that first generation as the processor is not the best now (launched 2016) and it's past it's AUE date meaning no more ChromeOS updates - kzitem.infoCbimPPQm_Ko However, if you're happy with this though that is a cheap price!
@fhuczamaralimanowa6287
Жыл бұрын
Could you check what audio drivers are, what sound card, I need to find and download drivers for this model
@MergeDroid
Жыл бұрын
Sorry I don't have this Chromebook anymore, but perhaps someone else can comment. Do you mind me asking why? ChromeOS should take care of everything, are you trying to put another OS on it(?)
@fhuczamaralimanowa6287
Жыл бұрын
@@MergeDroid I installed windows and only the audio driver is missing, and I scoured the entire internet
@MergeDroid
Жыл бұрын
Cool. Maybe someone will know. What was involved with the Windows install, did you have to remove a write protect screw? How does it run?
@fhuczamaralimanowa6287
Жыл бұрын
@@MergeDroid fun in the shell I didn't dial anything, windows lite works ok
@MergeDroid
Жыл бұрын
Interesting 😎 Good luck with the audio, hope someone can help.
@dvlhussain
2 жыл бұрын
My stylus is not working
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, was it working previously or is this a brand new 500e 2nd Gen that you're trying with the stylus for the first time?
@axelcornejo44-d6g
Ай бұрын
its only 50 usd
@MergeDroid
Ай бұрын
Where's that from?
@axelcornejo44-d6g
Ай бұрын
@@MergeDroid or walmart
@MergeDroid
Ай бұрын
@@axelcornejo44-d6g I had a quick look on their site, the only models I see with prices that low are the 1st gen 500e and are refurbs I think? Is that maybe what you're seeing? I might be missing something or not seeing all stock when browsing from the UK. What processor is in the model you're looking at? That will be the biggest giveaway if the generation isn't clear in the title.
@axelcornejo44-d6g
Ай бұрын
@@MergeDroid probably
@axelcornejo44-d6g
Ай бұрын
@@MergeDroid intel celeron
@Hexxeddd
9 ай бұрын
Can it run roblox?
@MergeDroid
9 ай бұрын
Yes, should be no problem, install from the Google Play Store, I have a video on the channel: kzitem.info/news/bejne/sWaYp3qkgpl7f44 3rd and 4th gens of this 500e are now out too. You might also like to compare it to the 300e Gen 3 - kzitem.info/news/bejne/qGis2m2Xi5qfbKg
@JHendo247
3 ай бұрын
How do you turn this crap on?!!! Plsss hellppp
@MergeDroid
3 ай бұрын
Power button on the side? It should power on when you lift the lid. What's the deal, is this Chromebook new to you and not working or was it working previously?
@JHendo247
3 ай бұрын
@@MergeDroid found it lol thanks 😅.. new Chromebook and I was extremely tired last night couldn’t think straight. Thanks for your help.
@MergeDroid
3 ай бұрын
@@JHendo247 No worries, we've all been there 😆 1:28 in the 'ports' section for anyone else looking. Hope you are liking it now it powers on and please do check out more of the channel for other Chromebook and ChromeOS content 👍
@hampton-roads-bus-guy
2 жыл бұрын
9
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
?
@hampton-roads-bus-guy
2 жыл бұрын
@@MergeDroid honestly i dont know i posted that at like 2 am
@MergeDroid
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, no worries - hope the video was of some use 👍
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