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Cyber Essentials Plus for Small Businesses: Is It Worth It?
13 Jun, 2026







£365.76 inc. VAT
AI-generated summary
The Lenovo Chromebook Duet EDU G2 is the kind of cheap-and-cheerful tablet-laptop hybrid that makes sense for schools and admin teams who mostly live in Chrome: web apps, Docs/Sheets, video calls, LMS portals, and light multitasking. For £304 ex-VAT, it’s strong value if your use case is “instant-on, low hassle, no drama.” The key selling point isn’t raw power—it’s the ChromeOS workflow, good battery life, and the fact you can hand it to someone who doesn’t need to wrestle with drivers or updates. It’s also a sensible choice for anyone who wants a device that feels responsive day-to-day rather than heavy and slow.
That said, I wouldn’t buy it for anyone who expects Windows-style desktop software, serious offline work, or heavy photo/video editing. If your “must-have” apps are Windows-only, this will frustrate you. Also, the screen is fine for classwork and general business tasks, but it’s not a replacement for a proper laptop when you’re doing long, complex spreadsheets or building presentations all day. If your team already uses Google Workspace and browser-based tools, it’s a smart buy; if you need real offline power or niche legacy software, I’d look elsewhere.

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