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Following the initial announcement at last January's CES in Las Vegas, Lenovo gave us a deeper look into the IdeaPad Yoga last week at the MEDPI trade show in...
Doubles as a tablet, Processing power, Battery life (5 hrs) and weight (1.5 kg), Decent screen, Sound quality through headphone output and speakers...
Very little connectivity, Overheating (up to 50°C)...
It's official, the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a completely different beast than the Yoga 11. This one has a great screen and sound quality of the type we'd like to see more often on ultrabooks. With good battery life and a lightweight body, the Yoga 13 is...
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Lenovo has experimented with ways to convert laptop to tablet before, notably with the ThinkPad Twist , but the IdeaPad Yoga 13 converts from laptop to tablet by flipping the screen all the way over so it sits underneath the keyboard. It's on sale now fo...
Decent screen, good build quality...
Slowish processor, not cheap...
The IdeaPad Yoga 13 offers an intriguing take on the tablet/laptop hybrid theme. It's well built, and works effectively, even if it's a bit heavy to be very attractive as a tablet. It's a shame the performance level doesn't quite match the premium price...
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Chinese PC powerhouse Lenovo’s Yoga 13 might look like a regular ultrabook, but it’s not. Bend this baby backwards, and you’re left with a very capable, if not slightly heavy, tablet. Interesting you might say, but what is the practical value? For us...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated: 2014-09-24 10:56:29
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Never before has a hinge seemed like such a big deal, but Windows 8 has done some strange things to laptop manufacturers. While the Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13 might look like most other laptops, it is actually a lithe, excitingly hinged transforming machin...
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micromart.co.uk Updated: 2014-09-24 10:56:29
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Moving somewhat off the beaten track, we arrive at this, the IdeaPad Yoga. We keep getting told that Windows 8 is an operating system designed to work with tablet PCs, so here's an Ultrabook that more or less approximates one. The convertible IdeaPad Yoga...
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The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is perhaps the simplest laptop-tablet hybrid we’ve ever seen. It ditches the fancy sliding mechanisms and double screens found in other convertible Ultrabooks and instead gives you a super-flexible hinge that lets you fold th...
Its keyboard could be better, but its excellent screen and long battery life elevate it above its rivals...
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gadgetshow.channel5.com Updated: 2014-09-24 10:56:29
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The Lenovo Yoga 13 is the bigger and more powerful member of the Yoga family, the handy double-jointed hinged series of laptops that lead a double life as both an Ultrabook and a full-sized Windows 8 tablet. Is this thin touchscreen wünderkind your nex...
Lenovo’s taken some cues from its rock solid ThinkPad line with the Yoga: it’s a sturdy bit of kit. While there’s only a slight bit of flex in the keyboard and it’s quite hefty folded over in 'tablet' mode, the rest of the machine is rigid and definitely screams high quality when it first graces your hands.The transforming nature of the Yoga is what makes it unique: it folds back perfectly as des...
Unfortunately, while the Lenovo Yoga 13 excels as an Ultrabook with a touchscreen when working with Windows 8, its size makes it too big to be truly useful as a full-time tablet. Folded on itself, as a tablet it’s a bit ungainly, and the widescreen ratio of a laptop just isn’t helpful when you’re holding the machine, rather than the table: it’s too wide to comfortably type with, and impossibly lo...
The Lenovo Yoga 13 is a great touchscreen Ultrabook, but its tablet function falls flat due to the unwieldy size and heft, making it more party trick than useful talent. On the other hand, its propped up tent option more than makes up for it, and makes...
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2013 could very well become the year of the hybrids. The boundaries between tablets and laptops are growing increasingly blurry. Both devices have their own distinct advantages, but there seems to be an innate human tendency to want to combine things. S...
The Lenovo Yoga 13 has a unique and innovative design. We like how it looks and you can move around the screen to create different configurations. In a matter of seconds you have turned it into a tablet, and back into a laptop. The build quality of the...
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We're in the throes of the Windows 8 revolution and there are already all manner of twisty, folding, laptop-cum-tablet touchscreen devices out there. The Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13's tact is to opt for a single screen that, while it looks like a more conv...
Great design, IPS screen looks excellent, full Windows 8, good viewing angles, variety of positions is excellent...
Pricey, keyboard in tablet position feels strange, expensive, some competitors offer more for the cash...
The Yoga 13 is as much a visual treat as it is an excellently designed laptop. We love the way the screen can be positioned through 360 degrees, but the overall expense and exposed keyboard in the tablet-like position are two standout issues. Still, if...
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The Yoga 13 is a truly exiting form factor and a well-made device. It's a good Ultrabook and yet there are serious issues to be considered. The Yoga 13 is missing a few features and fails on a few aspects related to the convertible form-factor and converg...
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To be fair to Lenovo, reviewing the IdeaPad Yoga shouldn't really be all about Windows 8. After all, this touchscreen Ultrabook – that bends over backwards to become a fully fledged tablet – is a well crafted piece of hardware with engineering merits of i...
While I didn't expect to become a Windows 8 convert, I'm certainly less of a sceptic and I'll admit I enjoyed using the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13, but I'm not convinced working on it is going to be plain sailing. Without hardware like this, Microsoft's big...
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Lenovo’s ingenious Yoga 13 is an unusually flexible Ultrabook, with tablet functions that come as a welcome bonusRating: 4Average: 4 (1 vote) Other Windows 8 hybrids have gone crazy with intricate sliding mechanisms and ingenious flipping, rotating scr...
Making a usable Windows 8 hybrid is all about compromise, and Lenovo has managed to get the balance just about right. The double-jointed hinge balances flexibility with durability, performance is good and the IPS display is simply glorious.Rather than...
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Other Windows 8 hybrids have gone crazy with intricate sliding mechanisms and ingenious flipping, rotating screens, but the Lenovo Yoga 13 keeps it simple. Thanks to an ultra-flexible hinge, the Yoga 13's lid rotates right through 360 degrees, allowing it...
Lenovo's ingenious Yoga 13 is an unusually flexible Ultrabook, with tablet functions that come as a welcome bonus...
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The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 comes close to ticking the majority of boxes in terms of what we want in a hybrid Ultrabook. As an Ultrabook, the Yoga 13 offers an uncompromised computing experience, while wedding Windows 8 with the touchscreen it deserves, an...
Solid Windows 8 Ultrabook, Folds back for tablet and stand modes, Excellent keyboard, Impressively nippy performer...
Too large and heavy as a tablet, 13in display isn't ideal in portrait...
The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a very good Ultrabook, which offers a reasonable feature set, touchscreen, and an impressive design. That said, if you just want an Ultrabook, you can pick up something good for a fair bit less than £999. As a hybrid Ultra...
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Lisa Gade reviews the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 Windows 8 laptop with a touch screen. This is an unusual Ultrabook with a 13.3″ touchscreen and 360 degree hinge that allows you to use it in notebook, tablet and wedge configurations. It has a lovely 1600 x 90...
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As far as Windows 8 devices go, we're having a hard time seeing any other first-gen Windows 8 system or device being more interesting than Lenovo's 13-inch IdeaPad Yoga. It's attractive, snappy, versatile, and surprisingly affordable. Microsoft's Surface...
Superior quality IPS display, Transforms into a tablet…and more, Top, notch keyboard (for typing), Surprisingly affordable, Snappy performance...
No backlit keyboard, Touch response is inconsistent, Average battery life, Not fast enough for gaming, Lacks 1080 screen...
Because all Windows 8 Ultrabooks share the same specification - at press time, every Ultrabook featured the same base processor - hardware and design will be the differentiating factor for the next half year, and possibly longer. That means aesthetics, b...
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I've got a bunch of Windows 8 PCs sitting around the office and my apartment. I use them all throughout the day, but when I need to actually get something done or test out a feature, I find myself using the Lenovo Yoga without a second thought. That's pro...
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The Lenovo Yoga 2 is not to be confused with the Yoga 2 Pro. Although the basic principle of a notebook with a screen that flips over to turn the device into tablet is the same, the specification is markedly different. Just for starters, this is an 11.6in...
Very keenly priced, Decent battery life, Better performance than a netbook, Usable fold, over tablet mode...
Heavy for one, handed tablet usage, Poor 3D graphics abilities...
The Lenovo Yoga 2 is very much a lesser beast than its Pro sibling – but fortunately so is the price. Coming in at a penny under £400, it costs a similar amount to a premium tablet. You can purchase the Yoga 2 with an Intel Core i3, full HD screen and so...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated: 2016-11-05 06:01:08
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Lisa Gade reviews the Lenovo Yoga 2 13, the second generation base model 13″ Yoga Windows 8.1 convertible Ultrabook/tablet with a multi-mode hinge. The Yoga 13 is the more affordable alternative to the Yoga 2 Pro we reviewed, and the price starts at $899...
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The Lenovo Yoga, a thin, 13-inch convertible with an IPS display, was an early poster child for what touch functionality might bring to the PC. As time passed, and as the Yoga aged, it started to slip. The 1600×900 display went from cutting-edge to old ne...
Excellent display, Strong processor performance, More affordable than competitors...
Limited connectivity, Lackluster keyboard, Slow mechanical hard drive, Runs warm, system can be loud, Feels heavy when used as a tablet...
Overall, the Lenovo Yoga 2 13 should be called the Yoga 1.5. While it's certainly better than its predecessor, the new model feels like an incremental update. That wouldn't be a problem if the Yoga was frequently updated, but we've been waiting well ove...
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consumersearch.com Updated: 2014-09-24 10:56:28
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Solid speed, battery life. "A pretty normal machine that does wacky things with its hinge," is how TheVerge.com describes the Lenovo Yoga. Indeed, the Yoga posts very normal Ultrabook performance numbers in tests. You can start with a third-generation Int...
Flipandfold laptop/tablet design, Solid performance, Thin, light...
Screen isn't full HD, Few ports, Some users report WiFi problems...
Use it as a laptop or a tablet; the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 works great either way, experts say. With good Ultrabook performance and a sturdy build, it's a top choice for a lightweight laptop.PerformanceSolid speed, battery life. "A pretty normal machine t...
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Whether in notebook, stand, tent, or tablet mode, the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is definitely a head-turner. But does this Ultrabook's innovative multi-mode design effectively juggle its multiple personalities in an equally-harmonious, Zen-like manner?...
Our time with the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 was very Zen-like in the beginning, filled with ego-boosting moments of showing off our flexible trophy to all who would bear witness. As the novelty waned and our teardown commenced, we focused more on what lies b...
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Windows 8 , Microsoft's new and controversial operating system, calls out for a touch screen. If you've upgraded to the latest version of Windows, you must have noticed the new Start screen, the Charms, the task switcher, the hot corners – these are all b...
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Last year at CES 2012, Lenovo got tons of attention when it first unveiled the IdeaPad Yoga. That is why there could be no more fitting place to test the new IdeaPad Yoga 13, then at this year's show. The CES essentials list always comes down to just thre...
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The IdeaPad Yoga 13 was one of the first hybrid Windows 8 systems that consumers got a look at. Lenovo unveiled a near-finished prototype at CES nearly a year ago – well before Windows 8 was finished and ready for prime time. Since that time we’ve lear...
As I mentioned earlier, using the Yoga 13 as a notebook is really no different than any other system in terms of usability. It’s a whole different story when you transform it to tablet mode, however. The whole tablet experience is heavily reliant on t...
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The principal feature mentioned in sales materials for the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is the 360-degree pivoting screen which allows this 13-inch Ultrabook to transform into a tablet or one of two other presentation modes for displaying content. While the abi...
Solid performance, Great display, Nice fit and finish...
"Exposed" keyboard in tablet and stand modes, Potentially frustrating power button location, Limited to no more than 8GB of RAM...
Lenovo deserves some credit for trying something new in the convertible notebook/tablet market. The Yoga 13 isn't “just a laptop with a touchscreen” like many of the new Windows 8 notebooks but Lenovo also wanted to try something different than the old-fa...
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Windows 8 is an operating system that’s a mix of the old and new: it cobbles together a very forward-facing touchscreen interface with the same old Windows we’ve loved (in its basic form) since before the internet was a thing. And computer manufacturer...
The Lenovo Yoga is an excellent laptop, a mediocre tablet, and a computer that is thoroughly modern and made for Windows 8. Its form factor and excellent screen make it a competitor at its price range against last generation’s top laptops and ultraboo...
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Dubbed the firm's first 'multi-mode' notebook, the Yoga is a laptop that performs just as its name suggests, folding into different positions so you can enjoy it in a number of ways. Available in two sizes of 11in and 13in, both models' high-definit...
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If you've been following our Windows 8 hardware coverage , you know many OEMs have put together some very unique designs attempting to marry touch computing and desktop computing. The majority of these take the form of tablets that slide into keyboard doc...
A solid Ultrabook that isn't compromised by its tablety aspirations, Zippy performance courtesy of Ivy Bridge and the Samsung SSD (and in spite of Lenovo's typical crapware), 1600×900 IPS display has great color and viewing angles and, crucially, is not 1...
Not as thin or light as some of its peers, Only two USB ports, and one of them is USB 2.0, At best, the size, weight, and exposed keyboard make it a subpar tablet...
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Lenovo's IdeaPad Yoga 13 ultrabook is designed to give users flexibility in a way other ultrabooks don't: This ultrabook features a unique hinge that lets the Yoga 13's touchscreen display fold 360 degrees, converting the ultrabook from notebook mode t...
As an ultrabook alone, the IdeaPad Yoga 13 performs well. Add in the 10-point capacitive multi-touch display and the dual-hinge design and you've got a very powerful and versatile system. The system performed exceptionally well in the PCMark benchmar...
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Sliders, convertibles, hybrids, slates, touch-screen clamshells—just how many ways can a computer flip over Windows 8? Microsoft's new operating system isn't even a month old, and we've already seen a flood of intriguing new hardware designs built to...
360-degree flipping lid, Vibrant high-resolution display, Comfortable keyboard, Slim, lightweight design...
Gesture-control woes, Skimpy selection of ports, Keys lie on bottom in tablet mode, Lots of bundled software saps storage space...
The IdeaPad Yoga 13's versatile screen hinge and stellar all-around design make it an early hybrid standout, but gesture-control quirks temper our enthusiasm a bit...
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Lenovo's Yoga is aptly named - it's flexible in more than one way. Not only can this Ultrabook be used as a laptop and a tablet, its screen can actually swivel around the hinge 360 degrees to maximize the tablet experience.Sure, at 0.67 inches thick a...
I'll admit it - at first I was a bit sceptical of the Yoga as a concept. In theory, it seems like an Ultrabook-slash-tablet is doomed to be mediocre at best. But the Yoga is surprisingly awesome. Sure, it's not going to replace your iPad, but for a la...
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Lenovo's Yoga is aptly named – it's flexible in more than one way. Not only can this Ultrabook be used as a laptop and a tablet, its screen can actually swivel around the hinge 360 degrees to maximize the tablet experience.Sure, at 0.67 inches thick and 3...
Great keyboard, trackpad and touchscreen, Smooth, responsive display, Excellent speakers...
A little heavy...
The Yoga is perhaps one of the most usable devices on the market. It has a great keyboard, trackpad, and touchscreen, and can be used in multiple positions...
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The IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a good notebook ad a good tablet, offering a good all-in-one solution, but it doesn't beat two dedicated devices.The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a new type of notebook that is part notebook and part tablet. This new category of comput...
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The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is almost everything we want in a hybrid ultrabook. As an ultrabook, the Yoga 13 offers an uncompromised computing experience, while wedding Windows 8 with the touch screen it deserves, and delivering performance that will keep...
Solid Windows 8 ultrabook. Folds back for tablet and stand modes. Excellent keyboard. Speedy performance thanks to Intel Core i5-3317U processor and 128GB solid-state drive.
Too large and heavy for comfort as a tablet...
The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a solid ultrabook, but as a tablet, it's a little too big for comfort. Otherwise, the Yoga 13 has the best hybrid design we've seen so far...
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Make no mistake: Lenovo is taking this Windows 8 thing very seriously. The company's first-generation of Win 8 devices includes everything from a laptop / tablet hybrid to a classic convertible laptop with a swiveling display. Then there's the Yoga. This...
Amazingly versatile design, Thin and light for a convertible, Bright, crisp IPS display...
Jumpy trackpad, Parts of the keyboard feel cramped...
The Yoga 13's shape-shifting design makes it the most intriguing Windows 8 convertible we've seen. It's not perfect, but it's still a good choice among Ultrabooks...
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In this review, we take a closer look at the Yoga 13 , Lenovo's 13.3-inch convertible equipped with a 1.7 GHz Core i5-3317U CPU, 4 GB RAM , 128 GB SSD , 1600x900 resolution IPS display, and integrated HD 4000 graphics. The current configuration is availab...
Beautiful IPS display, Fully functional 10finger touchscreen, Extremely versatile, Relatively cool under load, Good, stylish build quality, Better than average maximum brightness, Strong hinges, Userremovable SSD and RAM...
Slightly thicker/heavier than current Ultrabooks, Underwhelming GPU performance, Average battery life, Average keyboard feedback, Average outdoor usability, Nonremovable battery, No included stylus, No backlight keyboard...
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 The Yoga 13 is both a cautious and valiant effort at introducing a unique, yet ThinkPad X220T-like experience for the first time to IdeaPad users. The patented hinges are more than a novelty and the tablet functionality works wonde...
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twitter: @lisagade) The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is one of the most eye-catching touchscreen Windows 8 hybrid Ultrabooks at launch. It looks much like a slimmed down IdeaPad U310 and it shares the same metal casing and elegant book design. But open it...
Lovely 1600 x 900 IPS touch screen, slim, quick, good keyboard.
Odd design leaves keyboard exposed when not in laptop mode, no backlit keyboard.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is one of the more eye-catching convertible tablets to commemorate Windows 8's launch. It has all the features we like from the IdeaPad U line (slimness, a classy chassis and very good keyboard) paired with a sharp and brigh...
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Lenovo's latest Ultrabook will literally bend over backward for you. The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga ($999; $1,099 as configured) switches from a laptop to a tablet, and a variety of other poses, with a quick fold of the lid. Add in a comfortable keyboard and...
Fip design adds high level of versatility; Sharp colorful display; Solid performance and graphics; Comfortable keyboard and touchpad; Better battery life than other Windows 8 convertibles...
Power button hard to locate; Heavy and a bit awkward as a tablet...
As the first multi-mode Ultrabook, the Windows 8-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga delivers new levels of versatility.
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Slates, sliders, convertibles…. The jury's out on exactly what type of Windows 8 tablets the market is going to embrace (if any). Lenovo figured this out early, and it's releasing Windows 8 portables in no fewer than four different form factors.The most p...
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With so many Windows 8 PCs launching in the next couple months, manufacturers are going to have find something to make their machines stand out. Lenovo has taken this idea to extremes with one of its new computers, the IdeaPad Yoga 13. Convertibles are...
At the end of everything, I have to say that I’m impressed. The folding design of the Yoga 13 definitely takes some getting used to, and it will like elicit a few strange looks from people you see on the street, but no matter – the Yoga 13 is one soli...
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Carnival sideshow tricks aside, though, the IdeaPad is still a pretty appealing Windows 8 laptop. My review unit has a 1.7GHz Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD in an attractive 3.5-pound package. It's more laptop than tablet, but it's trying...
Lots of form factors in one device, Good, highres display, Great keyboard...
Finicky touchscreen, A few software and performance bugs, Touchpad is maddeningly inconsistent...
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Windows 8 presents and interesting case for the evolution of personal computers, especially when it comes to tablets and laptops. Lenovo has taken this head on with the Yoga, a devices that has 4 standard modes of operation that can easily be a tablet or...
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When Lenovo first introduced the IdeaPad Yoga 13 at CES last January, the innovative hinge design made this Ultrabook the belle of the ball. Designed for Windows 8, this device literally bent over backwards to accommodate all of the operating system's fea...
360degree hinge and multiple modes from laptop to tablet, Hinge feels sturdy, Overall solid build, Beautiful display with wide viewing angles, Responsive touchscreen, Speedy performance...
Keyboard exposed in tablet mode, Shrunken keys on the right side of keyboard, Few ports...
The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga is a good Ultrabook for the price, even without some of the fancier features. The design, display, and performance are enough to capture our attention. But the touchscreen and versatile convertibility put it over the top. The Yog...
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The IdaPad Yoga 13 is an Ultrabook Convertible, a new style of Windows 8 device that transforms from a notebook to a tablet and back, offering flexibility not found in a standard notebook.The IdeaPad Yoga 13 runs a full version of Windows 8, offering more...
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I've got a bunch of Windows 8 PCs sitting around the office and my apartment. I use them all throughout the day, but when I need to actually get something done or test out a feature, I find myself using the Lenovo Yoga, without a second thought. That's pr...
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Lenovo caught the attention of a lot of folks with the introduction of the Yoga laptop for Windows 8. The Yoga is a full laptop that has a screen you can flip all the way behind the base, turning it into a touch tablet. The Yoga 13 runs full Windows 8 and...
The Yoga 13 is available now from Lenovo starting at $999. It is a great laptop with a unique bending screen that can be used in a number of positions for different functions. It's a large touch tablet that can be used much the same as any tablet, yet one...
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As has been reported exhaustively by now, Windows 8 can be a very unsettling experience for longtime Windows users. It’s like going to visit your parents and finding dad decked out in drag. The person you’ve known for so long is still there, but a new...
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While finding a touchscreen for a desktop computer is nearly impossible, and finding a touchscreen notebook computer takes some searching, touchscreen ultrabooks are readily available. These thin, light and relatively compact computers are intended to be...
Very flexible in physical configuration...
Non-standard keyboard that’s hard to use, lower video resolution than most...
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Have you picked up your laptop lately? If it's getting long in the tooth, it's probably as heavy as it is slow. Fortunately there's no better time to look for a more portable and modern machine than during the holidays. Even if you can't find a year-end d...
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The IdeaPad Yoga is indeed flexible, as its name implies. This convertible system boasts a hinge capable of swinging a full 360 degrees, allowing it to operate as a traditional laptop or as a Windows 8 tablet. It is classified as an ultrabook, meaning tha...
Consumer tester favorite, Many connectivity options, Good screen quality, Fast system speed...
Very heavy for its size, Screen is small for its size...
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With Windows 8 launch supporting touch interaction comes hoards of new computer models with innovative designs to cater for consumers with different needs. One of them is the Lenovo Ideapad Yoga 13, a 13.3-inch ultrabook that literally bends over backward...
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After 13 months of my first and only MacOS-based laptop, the Macbook Air, I replaced it with Windows 8 laptop, the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13.Why I choose Windows 8 over Mac:Why I choose Yoga 13 among all the Windows 8 products:What I will miss on the Macbook...
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Twist and turn as you like. The screen of Lenovo's Yoga line can be completely folded owing to a clever hinge design. Both the Yoga and Yoga 2 Pro were popular devices, and now Lenovo launches the Yoga 2 13. Our test reveals that not a lot has changed, bu...
Clever hinge design, Solid build, Unobtrusive design, Keyboard back light, Accurate touchscreen, Decent connectivity, Casing can be opened, (Calibrated) screen with good color accuracy, Satisfactory speakers...
Only middling battery runtime, High power consumption, High temperatures during load, Partly unfocused PenTile screen, Missing soft-touch texture, Slow hard drive...
Apparently, 2014 will not be the year where manufacturers rely on innovations and spectacular technologies to convince buyers. Instead, they seem to prefer cutting features in order to reduce production costs, and consequently also the prices of their dev...
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Tent, Stand, Laptop and Tablet mode – it's no secret that we were smitten with the original Yoga . Its versatile form-factor made it not only super practical, but it also helped show off all of Windows 8's capabilities. But there was still room for improv...
Versatile form factor with support for Tent, Stand, laptop, and Tablet mode, improved higher res display, comes with Lenovo Motion and voice control, top notch AccuType keyboard with backlight, very good audio, The...
Build quality is good but not quite as solid as its predecessor, solid but not excellent system performance, battery life could be better, runs hot, not ideal as a tablet, touchpad still needs improvement...
Since the first gen Yoga was released, several other companies have come out with similar form factors, all trying to emulate the Yoga's versatility. So the competition is certainly heating up. That said, the Yoga 2 still manages to be a leader. Howev...
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Remember Lenovo's Yoga 2 Pro ? The company has rolled out a similar model, the Yoga 2 13, featuring the same multi-mode design and similar specs. Aimed at the more casual user, the Yoga 2 13 rests on the foundation set by its higher-res sibling, but does...
The Lenovo Yoga 2 13 feels like a big laptop, and not in a bad way — despite some issues with having to readjust how you type (the right shift key is small) and some snafus with the trackpad (there were some sensitivity issues), the laptop is a solid mach...
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The Yoga is back. The Lenovo Yoga 2 13 ($999 as tested) sits nicely between the smaller Yoga 2 11%displayPrice% at %seller% and the premium Yoga 2 Pro$1,025.00 at Amazon with its high-resolution display. The new 13-inch ultrabook-class convertible hy...
Excellent convertible design. Good performance and long battery life.
Bottom Line, The Lenovo Yoga 2 13 is a well-designed convertible hybrid laptop, but the construction feels flimsier than that of previous iterations, and good-but-not-stellar performance doesn't help it stand out from the crowd...
The Lenovo Yoga 2 13 is a well-designed convertible hybrid laptop, but the construction feels flimsier than that of previous iterations, and good-but-not-stellar performance doesn't help it stand out from the crowd...
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& Design How do you create a mainstream product from a niche entry? Make improvements and lower the price. That's Lenovo's strategy with the Yoga 2 13, the latest iteration of the company's convertible ultrabook. Granted, not everyone wants a 13-inch...
Thin and light (in laptop mode), Fold it into a tablet, easel, or tent, Beautiful 1080p screen, Excellent backlit keyboard, Handy apps for each mode, Attractive price...
Average port selection, Weak speakers, Tablet mode leaves keys exposed on the back side, Low-res Webcam, Shorter battery life than some competitors...
Lenovo's Yoga 2 13 does everything you would expect of a slim, lightweight ultrabook—plus convert to a tablet and two modes in between. And the competitive price means you're getting the convertible abilities essentially gratis...
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Lenovo's enjoyed a great deal of success with their various Yoga Ultrabooks thanks to a very functional and innovative 360 degree hinge that allows you to use a Yoga as a laptop, tablet or presentation tool. The first Yoga, launched under the IdeaPad line...
As ever, the Yoga design is versatile and robust. Display has very good color gamut and viewing angles. Good backlit keyboard, though travel is shallow...
Dull looks, trackpad is on the small side, base model with HDD is hobbled by slow drive (get the SSD). Internal 2.5" SATA drive bay uses unusual connector, making DIY upgrades challenging...
The $1,000 Ultrabook space is crowded, and Lenovo is tickling the underbelly with their $100 cheaper Yoga 2 13 inch model. The question is, is that enough of a price difference to make the Yoga 2 13 a slam-dunk? Probably not, but when you narrow it down t...
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There are many convertible laptops on the market, but there's only one Yoga. Lenovo's latest entry in the series, the IdeaPad Yoga 2 13 (starting at $899), offers extreme flexibility and functionality wrapped in an attractive black chassis. Throw in a vib...
Versatile flip design, Sharp, bright display, Strong graphics performance...
Relatively dim screen, Below-average performance, Some undersized keys...
The Lenovo IdeaPad 2 13 combines a flexible flip design with a vibrant full-HD screen, but it doesn't offer the best performance...
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