Lenovo Yoga Book - a surprisingly versatile assistant

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Introducing the Lenovo Yoga Book
(unexpected) possibilities of use
Lenovo Yoga Book equipment
endurance and charging
summary of pros and cons

Is the Lenovo Yoga Book a tablet or a laptop?

The Yoga Book YB1 boasts a 10.1-inch IPS touchscreen display with Full HD resolution and 400nit brightness, which we wouldn't expect from a device of this type and size, but what surprises us even more at first glance is its keyboard.

When you open this nice netbook, in addition to the aforementioned high-quality screen, you will see a smooth, glass surface that serves not only as a backlit, touch keyboard, but also as a graphics tablet on which you can write and draw . A dedicated button at the top of this surface is used to switch between these two modes depending on what you need at the moment.

The touch keyboard takes some getting used to, but after a short while you can type confidently and without typos, and in drawing mode you can write and draw almost as if you were on paper with the included RealPen digital pen .

The metallic finish and "watch" hinges give this device a luxurious feel and a significantly more expensive appearance than the price initially suggested, and at just under 1cm thick and weighing less than 700 grams, the Yoga Book YB1 is really close to a classic paper notebook, but with significantly higher durability - even when carried in a backpack or handbag. Let's see how it can be used!

Watching series and movies in bed at night

Who wouldn't like to watch their favorite series before going to bed? If you don't have a TV right in front of your bed, squinting at your phone is not the best idea. Thanks to its dimensions and the ability to adjust to almost any position, the Yoga Book is a reasonable compromise that you will definitely like to get used to.

Cooking? Yoga Book makes it more enjoyable

Need some cooking assistance? Fire up your favorite app or recipe website, place the Yoga Book at a comfortable - but safe - distance from your kitchen tools, and cook in tandem. Want to listen to podcasts or watch a series - no problem, its speakers are powerful enough.

A pleasant afternoon with coffee

Many of us tend to stretch out in the afternoon, drink our regular coffee, and check out what's new on the internet, and maybe even order something. The Yoga Book is ideal for that again - it's lightweight, you can keep it on your coffee table as an accessory and use it in moments like these.

Traditional notebook

The Yoga Book also comes with a magnetic clipboard with a holder for the included digital pen and special paper. The RealPen lets you swap out the digital stylus for a classic pen, which you can use to write on the paper. An added bonus is that if you place the clipboard on the tablet, all your notes are automatically transcribed onto the screen.

Something for artists

The Yoga Book can also be used as a sketchpad thanks to the RealPen, which will certainly be appreciated by artists and graphic designers who need to capture their ideas wherever they go, as soon as inspiration strikes. After switching the keyboard to drawing mode, the bottom of the device functions as a regular graphics tablet.

Multimedia companion on the go

In addition to less classic uses, the Yoga Book is also suitable for all common - work or leisure - activities that Windows 10 allows you to do, but thanks to its large battery capacity, it is a particularly good choice for longer trips, which you can make more enjoyable with movies, music, or surfing the Internet.

How is the Lenovo Yoga Book equipped?

Inside this strange hybrid we find 4GB of RAM . Many tablets of this generation only use 2GB, so it's a pleasant surprise that, together with the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 processor, gives the Yoga Book sufficient performance for all routine operations.

There is one micro USB input on the sides of the keyboard. for charging and data transfer, 3.5mm jack and microSD card slot . The device supports memory cards up to 128GB, which in combination with 64GB built-in memory must undoubtedly be sufficient for a device of this type even for more demanding users. What will please you is the fact that A SIM card can also be inserted along with a microSD card. - the device fully supports LTE, so you can have the Internet with you anywhere, anytime.

In addition, we find here mini HDMI input for connecting an additional monitor , which is not often seen on tablets, and of course there is also dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth .

Unfortunately, the Yoga Book cannot boast of multiple inputs and outputs, so Connecting any USB devices like mice or keyboards is only possible via Bluetooth or a special adapter . However, we understand this limitation, as squeezing even a regular full-size USB port into this slim design would be a real problem.

Battery life and charging

In this regard, the Yoga Book really shines - the 8,500 mAh battery offers almost 8 hours of full use , which is practically a full workday. Charging takes a few hours, but if you get into the habit of charging the Yoga Book at night, you won't be bothered by the longer charging time at all, which in our eyes makes up for the relatively very long battery life.

Summarized and underlined

Lenovo has managed to build a really interesting piece that will please not only with its decent performance and appearance, but also with a wide range of uses . It will certainly not replace a full-fledged computer or laptop in some respects , but as an additional device it will undoubtedly find many fans.

+ Pros

• beautiful design
• ultra thin and light
• excellent display with Full HD resolution
• interesting features like a touch keyboard and digital notebook
• large capacity battery

- Cons

• modest number of USB inputs
• glossy display, which can be annoying when used in sunlight
• need to get used to a smaller touchpad (which is balanced by touch control)

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