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But on the exterior, Lenovo offers a new design—one that

Feb. 22, 2017 by Catherine Pope

But on the exterior, Lenovo offers a new design—one that looks much better but still looks a lot less comfortable.

The Yoga Chromebooks are all built with the new Android 5.1.1 Lollipop update. This update is the first major release of the new OS since the first Chromebooks were released in 2007. Its predecessor, Android 4.0 (Oreo), is expected to return in early 2014. However, the new OS will only be compatible with a limited number of device models, so there's no official release deadline.

The Yoga Chromebooks aren't new to the Chromebook lineup. We've seen the Chromebooks available for a considerable amount of time in the U.S., where the Chromebook line is relatively common. But with the arrival of the $599 Celeron, Lenovo has added an even more traditional Chromebook line.

The Yoga Chromebooks are the first two Chromebooks with a dedicated keyboard. The second is the more expensive, smaller Yoga Yoga-like unit. But both come in different colors and are slightly smaller than the other.

The Yoga-like unit is a hybrid design that can take up to a half-inch of space, but you'll need to be very careful when you're using it. The keyboard is just a tad lighter than the previous unit's keyboard, and the touchpad is a tad harder to type. The Yoga-like unit also has a larger display, which, combined with the extra space on the keyboard, makes it possible to use it with less than two monitors.

With the Yoga-like unit, you can choose between the Yoga-like keyboard and the standard 1/4-inch display. This can be useful for taking pictures or videos, but it shouldn't be the user interface that matters. When it comes to videos and photos, you'll have to use the Yoga-like keyboard a bit more.