ThinkPad Yoga

ThinkPad Yoga
ThinkPad Yoga in tent mode
Developer Lenovo
Product family ThinkPad
Type Ultrabook convertible laptop-tablet computer
Release date November 2013
Operating system Microsoft Windows
CPU Intel Core
Storage Solid-state drive
Display 12.5-inch (320 mm), 1,920 × 1,080 px color IPS panel display
Graphics Intel HD and Iris Graphics
Website shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/yoga-series/

The ThinkPad Yoga is a 2-in-1 convertible tablet from Lenovo unveiled in September at the 2013 IFA in Berlin, Germany. It was released in the United States in November 2013.[1][2]

Design and performance

The ThinkPad Yoga has a "backlit" keyboard that flattens when flipped into tablet mode. This is accomplished with a platform surrounding the keys rises until level with the keyboard buttons, a locking mechanism that prevents key presses, and feet that pop out to prevent the keyboard from directly resting on flat surfaces. Lenovo implemented this design in response to complaints about its earlier Yoga 13 and 11 models being awkward to use in tablet mode. A reinforced hinge was required to implement this design. Other than its convertible form factor, the ThinkPad Yoga is a rather standard ThinkPad device with a black magnesium-reinforced chassis, island keyboard, a red TrackPoint, and a large buttonless trackpad.[1][2]

The ThinkPad Yoga has a 12.5-inch IPS touchscreen with 1080p resolution. The screen was designed for use with an optional pen-style digitizer. It is powered by Haswell processors from Intel. Buyers are able to choose standard hard drives and solid state drives.[1][2]

Models

First generation

Yoga 14

The Yoga 14 model reportedly "strikes the middle ground between bulky workstations and flexible hybrids."[3] The laptop's metal hinge makes it sturdy, flexible and durable but has a below-average battery life. Like other models, the display can bend a full 360 degrees and the keyboard can be folded in half to use as a stand. According to a review for Business News Daily, "The ThinkPad Yoga 14 is a balancing act of diverse features. Thankfully, Lenovo pulled them all together into a satisfying work machine. The notebook features a high-quality build and an excellent keyboard and trackpad — all must-have features for serious productivity. And extras like the TrackPoint pointing stick are great for legacy ThinkPad users who prefer those options."[3] The thinkpad 14 was produced in 2017

P40 Yoga

The ThinkPad P40 Yoga, like other Yoga branded products, is a convertible device with "laptop, stand, tent, and tablet" modes. The P40 Yoga includes a touchscreen display with resolution of 1920x1080 or 2560x1440, designed in cooperation with Wacom, using that company's Active ES technology which can sense 2,048 different pressure levels. The screen works with a stylus called the ThinkPad Pen Pro that has various pen tips designed to give varied forms of tactile feedback. The P40 uses Intel Core i7 CPUs, can accommodate up to 16 gigabytes of RAM, has SSDs up to 512 gigabytes in size, and uses an Nvidia Quadro M500M GPU.[4]

X1 Yoga

The ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a revamp of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon that includes the multi-mode flexibility of the Yoga line and a 14-inch display with optional OLED technology. The display has a resolution of 2560 by 1440 pixels. It weighs about 1.3 kg (2.8 pounds).[5]

ThinkPad Yoga 11e

The ThinkPad 11e is a Chromebook that has a matte black chassis with reinforced hinges and corners, a sturdy lid, and a rubber bumper protecting its display in order to help it survive accidental dropping, spills, and general rough handling. It uses a quad-core Intel Celeron CPU, has 4 GB of RAM which can not be upgraded, an 11.6 inch screen, and 16GB or eMMC flash storage. Reviewers claim it is somewhat heavier than a typical Chromebook with a weight of 3.1 pounds. This is likely because of its ruggedized and reinforced chassis.

It uses typical ThinkPad-style keyboard with customized Chrome OS keys. It does not have Trackpoint but only a touchpad. The screen is matte with and anti-glare coating and has a resolution of 1,366 by 768 pixels. A 720p webcam is mounted above the screen. It has media card reader, a USB 2.0 port, a USB 3.0 port, and HDMI 1.4 port and a headphone jack. Connectivity is provided by 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0.[6]

The 11e fully support the openSUSE flavor of the Linux operating system.[7]

ThinkPad Yoga 11e (Windows version)

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 11e (Windows Version)
Also known as ThinkPad Yoga 11e (Windows)
Manufacturer Lenovo
Type 2-in-1 PC
Media 500 GB HDD
Operating system Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Memory 8GB max DDR3L 1600 MHz
Display 11.6 in (29 cm), 1366px × 768px diagonal HD LED IPS display with touchscreen capabilities
Graphics Intel HD
Sound Dolby Advanced Audio v2
Input Keyboard, mouse
Camera 720p HD webcam
Connectivity SuperSpeed USB 3.0 input, USB 2.0, HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, RJ-45 and a headphone/microphone port.
Dimensions W×H×D 11.8 in (30 cm) × 7.9 in (20 cm) × 0.826772 in (2.10000 cm)
Weight 3.3 lb (1.5 kg)

The Windows version has the same specs as the Chromebook, but comes with a 320GB hard drive for storage and also accepts SSDs. The memory can be upgraded, up to 8GB. The Windows model of the 11e is the more versatile of the two offerings from Lenovo, with upgradable hardware. It would also have the same processors but not at the same price.

Second generation

Yoga 260

The Yoga 260 uses a lightweight carbon-fiber hybrid material on its lid and magnesium-plastic blend on its lower portion. Lenovo claims the Yoga 260 has been subject to extensive testing of its ability to survive extreme temperatures, vibrations, altitudes, and shocks. Its keyboard is spill resistant. It includes a 12.5-inch display of resolution 1366x768 or 1920x1080.[8] An active stylus, the ThinkPad Pen Pro, is included for drawing and text entry; it can be used with Lenovo's WRITEit hand-writing recognition application. A large fingerprint reader is included for security.[9]

The design of Yoga 260 is in the same generation as the ThinkPad X260[10], which features 6th generation Intel Core i processors, same display resolution choices, same supported operating systems.

X1 Yoga

Changes from previous X1 Yoga includes the use of 7th generation Intel Core i ('Kaby Lake') processors, addition of Thunderbolt 3 ports, USB-C connector for power adapter, 'wave' style keyboard featuring matte finish on the keyboard.[11]

Third generation

X1 Yoga

The design is derived from 6th generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon, with ThinkShutter, 15W quad core processors, built-in stylus. OLED screen is no longer used.[12] Changes from previous X1 Yoga includes Dolby Vision high dynamic range touchscreen, physical privacy shutter built-in camera, 8th generation Intel Core i processors, integrated Intel UHD 620 graphics.[13]

Newer models

ThinkPad Yoga 370

A 13.3 inch replacement for the Yoga 260. Now with 7th generation Intel Core i processors. See the Lenovo product page [14] and a review by PC Mag [15]

ThinkPad X380 Yoga

Lenovo has also released a newer model in 2018: The ThinkPad X380. See the official Lenovo product page [16]

Reviews

Dan Ackerman of CNET wrote, "In our brief hands-on time with the ThinkPad Yoga, while it's made of tough, light magnesium alloy, it didn't feel as slick and coffee shop ready as the IdeaPad version (and it lacks the extremely high-res screen of the Yoga 2), but the hidden keyboard think [sic] is so fascinating, you'll find yourself folding the lid back and forth over and over again just to watch it in action." [2]

Brittany Hillen of Slashgear wrote, "The ThinkPad Yoga is a hybrid machine with a lot to offer users as both a laptop and as a tablet, though in slate mode it is thicker than what you'd get with a traditional tablet. There is nothing ill to speak of regarding the ThinkPad Yoga -- everything about it is solid, with the exception perhaps being a lower quality stylus than what an artist would need. The construction feels solid and durable in the hands, the keyboard is comfortable for typing in long duration stints, and the hardware is capable for a variety of tasks." [17]

James Kendrick of ZDNET wrote, "The ThinkPad Yoga is a great work laptop that can be pressed into tablet duty when desired. Its heavy-duty ThinkPad construction will stand up to the rigors of a road warrior. The battery life is reasonable and the beautiful screen works well in both laptop and tablet modes." [18]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Dana Wollman (5 September 2013). "Lenovo's ThinkPad Yoga has a keyboard that flattens when you use it in tablet mode (update: video)". Engadget. Retrieved 4 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Dan Ackerman (2015-09-05). "Hands-on with Lenovo's ThinkPad Yoga". CNET. Archived from the original on 2017-12-07. Retrieved 2017-12-07.
  3. 1 2 Nuckles, Brett (2017-02-28). "Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14: It's Good for Business". Business News Daily. Retrieved 2017-05-10.
  4. ↑ Bell, Lee (2 December 2015). "Lenovo ThinkPad P40 Yoga: Mobile workstation takes aim at creative professionals". The Inquirer. United Kingdom. Retrieved 6 December 2015.
  5. ↑ "OLED Displays Finally Go Mainstream As A CES 2016 Bright Spot For Notebooks". Forbes. 26 January 2016.
  6. ↑ Delaney, John R. (15 August 2015). "Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Chromebook". PC Magazine. Asia. Retrieved 4 September 2015.
  7. ↑ Lunduke, Bryan. "Reviewing the Lenovo 11e: A sub-$300 Thinkpad with great Linux support".
  8. ↑ ThinkPad Yoga 260 User Guide
  9. ↑ Avram Piltch. "Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 - Full Review and Benchmarks".
  10. ↑ A tale of two ThinkPads: Reviewing the Yoga 260 and X260 laptops
  11. ↑ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 (2017) Review: Nearly Perfect With OLED
  12. ↑ CES 2018: ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3
  13. ↑ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 3rd-gen hands-on review
  14. ↑ https://www3.lenovo.com/au/en/thinkpad/thinkpad-yoga/Yoga-370/p/22TP2TXY370
  15. ↑ https://www.pcmag.com/review/356438/lenovo-thinkpad-yoga-370
  16. ↑ https://www3.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpad-x/ThinkPad-X380-Yoga/p/22TP2TXX380
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