Lenovo Flex 11 is a tough Chromebook for less

If you want a cheap laptop that can take a beating, try the $269 Lenovo Flex 11.

It has 360-degree hinges that allow it to prop up like a tent or fold into a tablet.

It has a few ports on its left side, a rare luxury for a cheap laptop.

Folding it like a tent makes it easy to watch video in tight spaces, like an airplane.

SInce it's supposed to withstand a short fall, it has bumper-like edges.

It has a chunky build.

The touchscreen responds better to scrolls than taps.

It's heavy too, at a little over 3 pounds.

The power and volume buttons are on the right side.