The Android Jelly Bean (4.2) device comes in an 8-inch and 10-inch model and will be available tomorrow for $249 and $299, respectively. Both the models have 1,280 by 800-pixel touchscreens, quad-core processors from MediaTek, 1GB of RAM and 16 gigabytes of internal memory with microSD expansion options. There’s also a five-megapixel rear camera and a front-facing 1.6-megapixel camera. The design of Lenovo Yoga Tablet is reminiscent of the NotionInk Adam tablet and Sony Tablet S with a curvy cylindrical handle on one side, which allows you to use the tablet in three different modes:
Hold Mode: It’s designed to fit an individual’s hand, so the Yoga Tablet is easier to hold and offers more control over the device whereas other tablets require two hands. It makes reading, checking social media and browsing the web easy and parallels how people hold magazines when reading. Stand Mode: In this mode the cylindrical handle converts itself into a stand, and can be used on a desk or table. Users can change the viewing angle to fit what’s comfortable for them from 110° to 135°. It makes it easy for users to comfortably watch movies, place video calls and interact with the ten-finger touchscreen without having to rely on add-on accessories. Tilt Mode: In this mode, users can type in directly on the tablet, play games and just surf the Internet with a better viewing angle.
Lenovo says that the cylindrical handle has also helped them to beef up the battery. The Yoga tablet is powered by dual batteries, similar in power to those used in laptops, and the company estimates battery life to be around 18 hours in reading mode. The 8-inch and 10-inch models have 6000mAh and 9000mAh of battery respectively.
There are a lot of things to be impressed about in Lenovo Yoga tablet. Useful multi-modes, stupendous battery life, high quality build and design are welcome. Sadly, the internals are a big letdown. A better screen (1080p) accompanies with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 would have done a world of good to these tablets.
