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Tuesday
Nov202012

Interesting review on the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 inch

imageLenovo is definitely giving us many options with Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro machines and here is one more example. Since CES I have been drooling over this design probably only because it is so much different. Priced in the UltraBook price range it is an interesting the mixed review that I have seen on it so far. The one thing I would hope for with this design is a more substantial hinge. In the early years when I had one of the first Microsoft Tablet/Convertibles.

imageMost consider the tablet function a little unwieldy which I can understand but I still come from a 15 inch display convertible that weighed in at a hefty 5.5 lbs so using a thin and light 13.3 inch unit is like heaven. If you feel that it might be a little big, think about deciding to downsize to the 11.6 inch version. Though it’s hdd is much smaller 65gb and the big difference is that is running Windows 8 RT. So if you need more power and function you have to stay with the larger unit.

Here are the basic specs:

  • 360 degree dual- hinge flip design
  • At 0.67" (16.9mm) thin and 3.1 lbs (1.47kg), the Yoga is the industry's thinnest convertible Ultrabook
  • Powered by the next generation ("Ivy Bridge") Intel Core processor family and a Windows 8 operating system
  • 8 hours of battery life
  • Up to 8 GB of RAM
  • Up to 128GB SSD storage (optional upgrade to 256GB)
  • 13.3" screen with 1600 x 900 resolution and 10-point capacitive touch
  • Design: Soft touch rubber paint on the exterior for strong grip, a leather cover on the palm rest, and side buttons designed for easier access for all usage modes
  • Starting at 3.4 lbs
  • Prices range from $999 to $1,549
  • Expected Ship date mid December 2012

Take a look at these articles for more in depth reviews:

All in All I think that it is a buy if your are looking at this market but I have two concerns, the keyboard review and how well it will hold up and the sensitivity of the touchscreen.

Yoga 13 Tech Specs

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