SeekerLenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13
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.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Intel Core i5-3337U ULV Processor (1.8 GHz) with up to 2.70 GHz after Intel Turboboost
- 4 GB DDR3 RAM
- 128 GB Solid-State Drive
- 13.3-Inch Screen, Integrated Intel HD Graphics
- Windows 8, 8-hour battery life
PROS
+ 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.
CONS
- Too large and heavy for comfort as a tablet.
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on November 16, 2012
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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By The Verge on November 09, 2012
A fresh entrant in the "what does a Windows 8 laptop look like?" pageant
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By TrustedReviews on February 20, 2013
The 13-inch Lenovo Yoga was one of the first convertible Windows 8 tablet/laptops we saw, all the way back in early 2012 – if you don’t count the
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By TrustedReviews on February 20, 2013
Connectivity is fairly straightforward for this Windows 8 hybrid. On the left you’ll find HDMI, USB 3.0 and a headphone jack, along with an ergonomic volume rocker. The front houses a tiny, recessed Reset button and white-backlit power button.
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By TrustedReviews on February 20, 2013
The Lenovo Yoga 13 nearly tops the battery-life ranks out of the Core i-based convertibles we have tested so, far with 5 hours and 19 minutes – though that’s hardly much of an achievement considering how poor battery life has generally been for these kind of machines. Only the
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By TrustedReviews on February 20, 2013
As its name suggests, the Lenovo Yoga 13 has a 13.3-inch screen. Naturally it’s an IPS panel, and while it might not be Full HD, a 1,600 x 900 resolution is still significantly higher than the 1,366 x 768 standard, and plenty to make everything look very sharp indeed.
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