Lenovo has announced the IdeaPad Y700-17ISK, its 17-inch full HD display sporting gaming laptop, at the Lenovo India Gaming Week in Mumbai. The laptop will be priced at Rs 1,25,000 and the pre-orders for the same will start from 1 October.
Lenovo says it will offer free accessories such as a gaming surround sound headset, gaming precision mouse and a gaming mouse all totalling worth Rs 9,555 free for the first 30 pre-orders.
The Lenovo Y700 laptop comes with a 17.3-inch full HD IPS panel display. It houses the 6th generation Intel Core i7 quad-core processor paired with 16GB DDR4 RAM. On the storage front, you get a 1TB hard drive along with a 128GB SSD for faster booting and application loading times.
Since it is a gaming laptop, it will house the NVIDIA GTX 960M discrete graphics solution. Sadly, Lenovo will not be bundling any games with the laptop at the moment. The Y700 has a black and red coloured design elements and houses a JBL speaker set.
The IdeaPad Y700 will not be the most portable laptops around with it weighing 3.5 kg. The laptop promises a 4-hour battery life.
Speaking at the launch, Shailendra Katyal, director e-commerce, strategy and analytics said, “The Indian gaming industry is growing exponentially and there is an immense opportunity to cater to the discerning modern gamer who requires a premium PC to play out of the box. Created from ground up to serve this segment, the Y700 offers futuristic design, premium build quality and powerful hardware.”
Chinese electronics major Lenovo is looking at the possibility of setting up a manufacturing unit for smartphones and tablets in India.
The company already has a computer manufacturing plant in Puducherry.
“We are exploring the opportunity of setting up a manufacturing unit in the country,” Bhaskar Choudhuri, director (marketing) of Lenovo India said.
This is particularly because of the government’s impetus on ‘Make in India’ as well as the huge opportunity which country presents, he said.
Lenovo, which enjoys leadership positions in sales of laptops, PCs and tablets in India, is also planning to aggressively boost smartphone business in the country.
He said that the smartphone penetration in the country was only 30 per cent. “This shows that there is enough headroom for growth,” he said.
Lenovo was particularly looking at the 4G/LTE enabled smartphones as the company had already launched few such products. “The response to the smartphones was stupendous”, he said.
“We believe that 4G/LTE will be the dominant technology in the years to come,” Choudhuri added.
The company would also expand retail presence with the opening of more exclusive Lenovo stores, he said.
Summary: This 8-inch Windows tablet is the first
with Lenovo's Anypen technology that enables using any pen or pencil to
write or draw on the screen. We go hands on with it to see how it fares.
Yoga Tablet 2
At the CES earlier this year Lenovo proudly showed off the new technology for touch tablets that permits writing on the screen with any pen or pencil. The Anypen feature is designed to work like tablets with special pens for drawing and writing on the screen.
The Yoga Tablet 2 is the first touch tablet from Lenovo with this technology. The 8-inch Yoga is much like the company’s other Yoga tablets with a cylindrical handle on one edge that houses the camera, kickstand, and a large battery. It ships with Windows 8.1 with Bing and is priced at $299.99.
Yoga Tablet 2 hardware specs as reviewed:
OS: Windows 8.1 with Bing
CPU: Intel Atom Z3745, quad core, 1.33GHz
Display: 8-inch IPS, 1920 x 1200; Anypen (write with any pen or pencil on screen)
Memory/storage: 2GB/32GB
Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.0
Ports: microUSB, microSD (up to 64GB); 3.5m audio
Battery: 6400 mAH; 24 WH; 15 hours
Cameras: Front - 1.6MP; Rear - 8MP
Weight: 0.94 lbs
Price: $299
Good Windows tablet:
The construction of the Yoga Tablet 2 is very solid. While it feels like premium metal, the case is constructed of plastic. It is easy to hold for long stretches, especially using the cylinder on the side of the tablet in portrait.
The kickstand flips out of the cylinder with a little finagling, and forms a multi-position stand. This permits using the Yoga Tablet 2 at a low angle for handwriting, upright for viewing the screen, and hanging from a hook. Popping out the kickstand exposes a door covering the microSD slot. This slot handles cards up to 64GB, which will be needed given the 32GB internal storage.
Windows 8.1 runs very well on the Yoga due to the Intel processor. It’s one of the best Windows tablets I’ve used due to good performance, the nice display (1920 x 1200), and the kickstand. The start screen flows smoothly, as do most apps. With only 2GB of memory, it is surprising that it runs so well. That might not be the case if a lot of apps are run at once. It is a joy to use the Yoga Tablet 2, especially given the low price of $299.99.
Lenovo estimates the battery life at 15 hours, and in testing that’s what we experienced. The long battery life is due to the cylinder on the tablet which can hold a bigger battery than other thin tablets.
The cylinder also houses the rear camera and big power button that lights up when charging. Close to the cylinder are the Windows Home button on the left, and the microUSB charging port and volume buttons on the right.
The Yoga Tablet 2 has a decent audio system for such a small tablet. The stereo speakers are on the cylinder facing the front. Audio is not overly loud but louder than most tablets we’ve tested.
Anypen - where’s the rejection?
When Lenovo unveiled the Anypen feature at the CES earlier this year it sounded like a new pen technology that would work like active digitizers with special pens. In reality, Anypen is a touch digitizer that in addition to operation by fingertip, can also be used with standard pens and pencils.
This works OK, but writing on the screen with a pen/pencil is sometimes hit or miss. If you press down a little harder than normal it works better.
There is no special software for using Anypen on our review unit; it is handled by Windows 8.1. Handwriting is done through the Windows pen text entry panel, which works as we expected. Handwriting and drawing with a pen or pencil can also be done in any app that supports the activity. Drawing and inking in OneNote works as expected.
Anypen is simply a touch screen that allows pen/pencil use for more precision than possible with a fingertip. It doesn’t add extra features to touch control of the Yoga Tablet 2. Using a pen is like using a stylus on a touch screen but in our testing this often resulted in missed taps and we resorted to using the old fingertip to work the interface.
While writing on the screen in apps like OneNote using a real pen is cool, it doesn’t work well due to the lack of palm rejection. That’s the technology that ignores the hand when it’s resting on the page and only registers the pen input.
Long-time tablet users know how important palm rejection is for inking on the screen. Without it, writing with a pen is unnatural as you must keep your hand off the display and only touch it with the pen tip. That’s the case with the Yoga Tablet 2, and it’s a big failure to not have palm rejection. This reduces Anypen to largely a gimmick that is not practical for use.
In conclusion:
The Yoga Tablet 2 is a nice Windows tablet, especially for the low price. It is fluid in operation, and the 8-inch display is great with Windows. The battery life is outstanding, and the integrated kickstand rounds out the offering.
Anypen is an interesting gimmick, but as implemented it's not practical for either controlling the Windows interface nor its intended use for handwriting on the screen. The lack of pressure sensitivity makes it useless for drawing on the display, which is virtually impossible without palm rejection.
On the plus side, the Yoga demonstrates what we found when testing the Dell Venue 8 tablet, that 8 inches is a good size for a Windows tablet. The display is large enough for easy viewing, yet small enough for comfortable use.
The Yoga Tablet 2 is a good value for $299.99 with Windows 8.1. It comes with a license for Microsoft Office 365.
Pros:
Fluid performance
Good price
Long battery life
Microsoft Office 365 license included
Cons:
Anypen
Lack of palm rejection
Reviewer’s rating: 8 out of 10
Lenovo sent us the optional sleeve for the Yoga Tablet 2 which is priced at $29.99. Since the cylinder on the tablet precludes the production of any type of smart cover case, buyers will likely want the sleeve to protect the tablet when out and about. A photo of the sleeve is included in the gallery above.
Xiaomi has again managed to deliver a jaw-dropping spec sheet with its Mi 4 smartphone. However, it has failed to impress with the price tag like before. Many feel the phone, which is almost a year old, is over-priced in India, given the limited 12GB internal storage available to the user and the lack of 4G support.
It might be too early to talk about whether 4G is essential, but just 12GB of user memory for a smartphone which is meant for power usage is paralysing, especially since there is no way to expand memory. For the record, a minute of 4K UHD video recording on a phone like OnePlus One needs around 500MB of memory. It would have been a better deal if Xiaomi offered the 64GB 4G variant of the Mi 4 smartphone at Rs 19,999. That would have been a real Xiaomi product at a Xiaomi price.
During the launch of the Redmi Note smartphone, the company said that it wants to future-proof low-cost smartphone buyers by offering the 4G version of the Redmi Note at Rs 1,000 more than the 3G version. But with the Mi 4, it seems Xiaomi have realised that 4G penetration will take more time in the country and people would anyway opt for a new handset by the time 4G goes mainstream.
Specs of Mi 4: 5-inch HD IPS display (Corning OGS Glass) | Android 4.4.4 KitKat operating system with MIUI 6 | 2.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 CPU | 3GB RAM | 16GB internal memory | 13MP rear camera (4K video recording) | 8M front camera | 3G, 2G connectivity| 3080 mAh battery| Price: Rs 19,999
While Xiaomi boasted about the stainless steel frame in its Mi 4, to be honest, one glance at it and it reminded me of the Huawei Honor 6. The Honor 6, which is now priced at Rs 17,999 on Flipkart offers good overall value with support for 4G and 16 GB internal memory which can be expanded up to 64GB.
Huawei Honor 6 review: Specs of Huawei Honor 6: 5-inch Full HD display (445 ppi) | 1.3 GHz octa-core Hi Silicon Kirin 920 processor | 3 GB RAM | 16 GB internal memory (up to 64 GB expandable) | 13 MP rear camera | 5 MP front camera| Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS | Emotion 2.3 UI | 4G ready | 3100 mAh battery | Price: Rs 17,999
On the storage front, the OnePlus One clearly wins the battle. Priced at Rs 21,999, the device with its design, hardware and user experience, will easily please any buyer. Plus, it has a great camera.
OnePlus One review:
Specs of OnePlus One: 5.5-inch Full HD (1920x1080p, 401 PPI) LTPS IPS with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with 2.5GHz Quad-core | 3GB RAM | 64GB internal storage, no external slot | 13MP rear camera + 5MP front camera | 4K video recording with slowmotion | 3100 mAh battery | 4G with nano and micro SIM trays in box | Cyanogen 11S OS based on Android 4.4 | Price: Rs 21,999
The Lenovo Vibe X2 smartphone impressed us with its overall performance. Priced at Rs 19,999, the Vibe X2 introduced layers to the smartphone market.
Lenovo Vibe X2 review:
Specs of Lenovo Vibe X2: 5-inch IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen (1080x1920p, ~441 ppi) | MediatTek MT6595m 2.0 GHz True8Core Octa-core processor | 2 GB RAM | 32GB internal (no external memory) | 13MP rear camera + 5MP front camera | 4G dual SIM (micro + Nano) | 2300 mAh battery | Android 4.4 with Vibe UI | Price: Rs 19,999
No doubt the Xiaomi Mi 4 smartphone is a beast of a device with its camera and hardware specifications. However, it might fall behind when it comes to storage, if not support for 4G, at Rs 19,999.
Exactly a week after it launched its new affordable 4G LTE smartphone at CES in Las Vegas, Lenovo has launched its A6000 in India at a very aggressive price of Rs 6,999.
India is the first market to get the phone. The phone will be sold only through Flipkart based on registrations starting 6 pm on January 16 and lasting till January 27 pm. The first sale is on January 28 at 2 pm.
The Lenovo A6000 is powered by the 1.2GHz 64-bit quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor along with Adreno 306 GPU , 8GB internal memory, 1GB RAM and a 2300 mAh battery. The device mounts an 8MP rear camera along with a 2MP fixed focus front camera. Running on Android 4.4 KitKat OS, the device offers two micto SIM card slots.
Lenovo, which recently completed its acquisition of Motorola, will continue to offer products under both the brands in India. Colin Giles, Lenovo’s senior vice president for worldwide sales who has a similar role in Motorola, said the strategy might differ in other countries, “but we will definitely have both the brands in India.” This strategy was a testament of the stupendous success of the Motorola brand in the country following its return last year. Lenovo A6000 specs:
1.2 GHz 64 -bit quad-core Qualcomm Snadragon 410 CPU
Lenovo has declared a collection of 18 new all-in-ones (AIOs). The new version of the IdeaCentre AIOs varies from the A sequence, which concentrates on the looks, to the B Series, which concentrates on performance, and the C sequence, which concentrates on price range. As per an argument, the AIOs run on Windows 8 and their key functions include a 10-point multi-touch display. The AIOs come with Lenovo’s own software, such as an Eye Range Program that guarantees you are not too close to the display, and Lenovo Reasoning for media discussing between gadgets.
Lenovo statements that the IdeaCentre A720 is the industry’s thinnest 27-inch AIO. It activities a steel external and actions 24.5mm in size and has a comtemporary glass only looks show. The A720 AIO roles the PC at the platform of it. Its flexible depend allows the display to be drawn towards the customer at an place of -5 levels and collapsed back to an place of up to 90 levels.
The Lenovo B Series AIOs use more highly effective processer chips and elements that are developed for pc PCs. Available with up to 3rd-generation Apple Primary i5 processer chips and Nvidia GeForce GPUs, the AIOs can also be used for game playing. The VESA install interface gives customers versatility on where to place their all-in-one, while an optionally available TV receiver provides access to HDTV. OneKey TV changes the show into a High-definition TV at the mobile, and on choose designs, one can watch the TV even without energizing on the PC.
The IdeaCentre B540 concentrates more on game playing with its 23-inch full HD wide screen comtemporary glass only looks show. It facilitates the newest 3D perspective and multi-touch technology. The performance of the 3rd-generation Apple Primary processer chips together with Nvidia’s design cards turn the AIO into a functional game playing PC.
Lenovo’s new C-Series AIOs concentrate on price range while trying to offer multi-media functions. These AIOs are more suitable for family use and enjoyment.
The 18.5-inch Lenovo C240 is operated by an Apple Celeron dual-core processer. While you will not exactly be able to use this AIO to play Crysis, it seems capable enough for email and video play-back.
Lenovo statements that the C340 is optimized for enjoyment intake with an flexible show, Lenovo Powerful Lighting Program, which instantly adapts the screen's brightness based on the users’ current environment. These AIOs are modelled after the webpages of a publication or book for a simple look, and game an steel take a place that uses little table space and allows customers to port the laptop key pad under the display.
The Lenovo C440 AIO activities a 21.5-inch HD LED show. These are mostly used for watching HD video clips and films. They are operated by Intel’s Primary 3rd-generation Primary i5 processer chips and have design operated by Nvidia’s GeForce GPUs. This AIO mainly is developed to be a price range game playing PC.
The new All-In-Ones are available at all Lenovo stores, multi-brand outlets and large format retail stores:
Lenovo IdeaCentre A720: Range starts at Rs 1,15,990
Lenovo has declared the newest inclusions in the C-Series all-in-one (AIO) family – IdeaCentre C340 and IdeaCentre C440. Lenovo's formal declaration statements that with practical space-saving styles that fit into any house, these AIOs offer highly effective performance and multi-media functions developed for immersive enjoyment at a aggressive price.
The C-Series AIOs feature up to 1TB HDD enabling customers to hold up to 250 HD films, 320,000 images or 200,000 music. Lenovo statements that these AIOs come with up to 8GB memory for sleek multi-tasking. Also involved is Lenovo Knowledge website with nine child education games. Then there is a 720p HD web camera with YouCam image improvements such as fun and animated effects. It also functions Dolby Innovative Audio V2 for a sharp, clear movie encompass music and is operated by Ms windows 8.
The Lenovo IdeaCentre C340 and IdeaCentre C440 are optimized for enjoyment with an flexible show. It also functions Lenovo Powerful Lighting Program, which instantly adapts show brightness based on users’ current atmosphere, and Lenovo Eye Range Program, which signals customers if they are too close to the show. Lenovo statements further that these AIOs fit into any house atmosphere with a slim “journal” style – modelled after the pages of a publication or book – for a clean, simple look. A unique aluminum stand that uses little table area allows customers to port the laptop key pad under the show.
The HD LED shows of the 20-inch C340 and 21.5-inch C440 are made for viewing HD video clips and films. Users can choose the monitor size that best suits their needs – whether it’s browsing the web in the kitchen, creating a demonstration on your house business office or loading video clips clip in the living room area.
Lenovo statements that with up to 3rd creation Apple Primary i3 processor chips, the C340/C440 features highly effective performance and facilitates up to NVIDIA GeForce 615 2GB design, ideal for PC game playing fun.
The Lenovo IdeaCentre C340 design is costing roughly Rs 29,990, while the Lenovo IdeaCentre C440 is costing Rs 41,990 roughly. Lenovo IdeaCentre C340 and IdeaCentre C440 will be available at all Lenovo Unique Shops (LES), major Multi-brand Sites (MBOs) and Huge Structure Suppliers (LFRs)
Recently, Lenovo had also declared the new ThinkPad X1 As well as Contact, a laptop optimized for Ms windows 8 that contributes the touch encounter to the ThinkPad As well as X1 Ultrabook. Lenovo statements that the X1 As well as and X1 As well as Contact are developed from excellent quality graphite and provide strength that the ThinkPad sequence is known for. The product also statements that it functions the biggest levels of performance. The new X1 As well as Contact is developed for mobile experts who demand the best in flexibility and enjoyment and want to encounter the touch action control.
Weighing in at 3.4 pounds, the 20.8mm slim ThinkPad X1 As well as Contact is designed with graphite content that provides strength and strength beyond conventional laptop materials. Lenovo statements that a user can communicate normally with sleek 10-finger discuss the 14-inch HD+ show and further optimize the Ms windows 8 encounter using the big multi-gesture cup touch pad.
Lenovo declares that even with its slim and light style, the X1 As well as Contact features a impact as it comes prepared with either Apple Primary i5 or i7 processor chips and Dolby Home Cinema v4. Qualified as the first Ultrabook optimized for Ms Lync, it functions an HD face monitoring camera and double range microphone with movie and speech track ability without the need to use USB peripheral devices.
There has been extensive rumours about Lenovo planning a touch-friendly edition of the ThinkPad X1 As well as. Lenovo had put up a intro web page on its US website verifying the lifestyle of the new Ultrabook, the ThinkPad X1 As well as Contact. The intro web page was taken down last night, and it seems to have been put up six days back.
Maximum PC reviews, “Optimized for Windows 8, the touch-friendly Ultrabook will be available to purchase next month, though Lenovo didn't offer up an actual launch date or any costs information. There isn't much of a requirements piece to go on either, though we suppose it will game the same or identical courage as the non-touch edition.”
The X1 As well as Contact will allegedly function a 14-inch HD+ show that sports a quality of 1600 x 900 and will function support for 10-finger multi-touch and Windows 8 touch pad actions. This Ultrabook is predicted to be released in Dec but there are no actual schedules provided.
The requirements of the As well as X1 Contact are apparently very just like the ThinkPad X1 As well as. In Sept, Lenovo declared the discharge of the globe's least heavy business Ultrabook – the ThinkPad X1 As well as.
Made from graphite, the X1 As well as laptop functions the newest third creation Apple Primary processer. It comes with Apple Turbocompresseur Increase 2.0 and Lenovo’s RapidResume and RapidConnect technological innovation to improve performance. It is less than three pounds and functions a top quality 14-inch show on a 13-inch laptop design, while also providing a multi-gesture glass surface touch pad, HD face-tracking camera, double range microphone and Dolby-tuned audio for enhanced audio quality.
Lenovo statements that the X1 As well as is lightweight due to its graphite development, but it maintains ThinkPad’s well known strength for use in essentially any environment. It is prepared with optionally available 3G special high speed internet and hot spot technological innovation.
Here's a look at the specifications and features of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Ultrabook: Portability:
14-inch Ultrabook, weighing less than 1.36kg
Measures 8mm at the thinnest point
Up to 6.3 hours of battery life.
RapidCharge delivers 80 percent charge (5 hours of battery) in 30 minutes.
EE 3 with RapidDrive (up to 256GB SSD) boots 40 percent faster than non-optimised Windows 7 PCs.
RapidConnect allows users to go from zero to connected by maintaining wireless connections even when the laptop is closed.
Ergonomics:
Carbon fibre-reinforced material provides a durable construction.
6-row precision ThinkPad keyboard with backlit option offers improved ergonomics and 30 percent larger surface area of keys.
Multi-gesture glass touchpad is 37 percent larger than previous-generation ThinkPad X1.
Security:
Business class protection with available Accidental Damage
Protection, international warranty. service and optional battery warranty
upgrades.
Summary: Unless internal expansion is
required, we can find little wrong with the ThinkCentre M92p Tiny as a
business-class ultra-small-form-factor PC.
The days of the traditional tower-format PC as a business workhorse
may be numbered, but that doesn't mean it's appropriate for every
organisation to embrace BYOD, filling their offices with assorted
notebooks, ultrabooks and tablets. There remains a need for affordable
and manageable desktop PCs that are space- and energy-efficient, and
that IT departments can deploy with minimal hassle.
Lenovo's ThinkCentre M92p Tiny
takes the small-form-factor PC very seriously, squeezing a perfectly
reasonable (albeit minimally expandable) specification into a very small
'one-litre' volume of desk space. The price of our review system
(system unit plus keyboard and mouse) was UK£531.05 (ex. VAT);
nearest-equivalent prices elsewhere are US$774 and AU$651.89 (both these
configurations are for a Core i5 rather than a Core i3 processor, as
reviewed here).
The
ThinkCentre M92p can be specified with an optional VESA monitor
mounting bracket that also accommodates a USB 2.0 optical drive.
Design : The overall impression of the ThinkCentre
M92p's design is functional and unobtrusive. We measured the base unit
at 18.2cm by 17.8cm by 3.3cm, which works out at 1.07 litres, so we'll
give Lenovo its 'one-litre' claim (that's 7.2in. by 7in. by 1.3in. and
2.27 pints). Our review unit was fitted into a VESA monitor mounting
bracket that also accommodates an external USB optical drive, bringing
the full dimensions of our review sample to 18.2cm by 18.2cm by 6cm
(7.2in. by 7.2in. by 2.36in.). The weight is 1.32kg (2.91lb) for the
system unit and 2.07kg (4.56lb) with the VESA bracket and optical drive.
The ThinkCentre M92p (minus the optical drive) mounted on the back of a monitor using the VESA bracket.
When used independently of the VESA mount, the M92p can be lain
horizontally or propped up vertically in a custom stand. There's no user
access to the internals, so you'll need to make sure you get your
initial specification right.
Features :
Our review M92p unit runs a 2.6GHz Intel Core i3-2120T
processor with 4GB of DDR3-1600 RAM. Graphics are handled by the
integrated Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU and the OS is Windows 7
Professional (Windows 8 Pro is now available too). The second-generation
Core i3 processor used here doesn't support Intel's vPro
remote/out-of-band management technology, but a third-generation Core i5-3470T chip is available that does.
For storage, our review unit had a 320GB SATA II (3Gbps) Western
Digital hard drive spinning at a moderate 5,400rpm. Options include
alternative hard drive capacities (500GB, 750GB) and a faster 128GB
solid-state drive. We also had an optional USB 2.0 optical drive
attached to the monitor mount.
The M92p has four USB 3.0 ports — two at the front and two at the
back — plus another USB 2.0 port at the back for attaching the optical
drive (which adds two more free USB 2.0 ports). For networking there's a
Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) port, with the option (not present on our
review unit) for Wi-Fi (single- or dual-band 802.11n) as well. Video
connectivity is good, with two DisplayPort connectors and a legacy VGA
port on offer. If you buy a couple of the optional splitter cables, you
can configure a single large screen using four monitors in what Lenovo
calls Mosaic mode (we didn't get to test this, as the cables weren't
supplied):
The ThinkCentre M92p driving four monitors in Mosaic mode, courtesy of a pair of DisplayPort splitter cables.
The power supply is a reasonably compact external 65W unit.
Performance & power consumption :
The Windows Experience
Index (WEI) for the ThinkCentre M92p is a moderate 4.6 (out of 7.9),
the WEI corresponding to the lowest component score. As usual, this is
for the integrated graphics — specifically Graphics (Desktop performance
for Windows Aero). Memory (RAM) (Memory operations per second) and
Primary hard disk (Disk data transfer rate) both scored 5.9, Gaming
graphics (3D business and gaming graphics) registered 5.8 and Processor
(Calculations per second) led the field with 6.9:
This isn't stellar performance, particularly on the graphics front.
However, there are options available for boosting speed if necessary:
upgrading the RAM to 8GB or even 16GB; specifying a faster
third-generation Core i5 CPU; or fitting an SSD rather than a 5,400rpm
hard drive. All of these upgrades will boost the cost, of course.
Running the demanding Cinebench 11.5
CPU and GPU benchmarks shows that the Core i3/HD Graphics 2000/4GB
ThinkCentre M92p performs similarly to the Core i3/HD Graphics 2000/4GB ThinkCentre M92z AIO system we reviewed recently:
However, when it comes to disk performance, the ThinkCentre M92p's
320GB SATA II 5,400rpm hard drive lags behind the M92z's 500GB SATA III
7,200rpm drive in the ATTO Disk Benchmark (61.1MB/s write and 67.1MB/s read versus 129MB/s write and 130.3MB/s read respectively):
One of the reasons for specifying a small form factor PC is to
minimise power consumption, so it's pleasing to see that the ThinkCentre
M92p is frugal in this regard, drawing between 13.6W and 37.6W under
various workloads:
ThinkCentre M92p power consumption under different levels of load (PT8 = Passmark Performance Test 8; CB = Cinebench 11.5).
Conclusion : Unless internal expansion is required, we can
find little wrong with Lenovo's ThinkCentre M92p as a business-class
small-form-factor PC (and there are bigger models in the range if
expansion is required). Our review unit was only a moderate performer,
but alternative configurations are available to give it more muscle if
required.
Summary:The Lenovo Yoga 13 is a hybrid
Ultrabook that runs both sides of Windows 8. It attempts to take full
advantage of both the Metro side and the desktop side of Windows 8 with a
flip of the 13-inch screen.
Lenovo caught the interest of a lot of folks with the introduction of the Yoga exercises laptop for Windows 8. The Yoga exercises is a complete laptop that has a show you can convert all the way behind the platform, turning it into a contact product. The Yoga exercises 13 operates complete Windows 8 and not the tablet-oriented Windows RT.
Using the Yoga exercises is difficult to describe, as it can function as a conventional Windows laptop with a huge touchscreen technology. It couples an excellent key pad and track pad with the Windows 8 touchscreen technology elements to generate a exclusive consumer experience.
I spent the first few time with the Yoga exercises strictly in laptop method. I wanted to get a feel for how well it worked as a laptop, as I suspect most buyers will end up using it this way. As a laptop the Yoga exercises is a typical Lenovo offering, excellent construction and excellent hardware components.
Hardware specifications as reviewed:
Processor: Intel Core i5 1.7 GHz
Memory: 4 GB
Display: 13-inch IPS, 1600 x 900, 10-point multitouch
Dimensions: 333.4 x 224.8 x 16.9 mm (13.1 x 8.9 x 0.67")
Weight: 1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
Yoga 13 as a laptop :
The Yoga exercises 13 is an outstanding Ultrabook with the interest to detail Lenovo is famous for. The laptop key pad and huge buttonless track pad are quite excellent and coupled with the bright, vivid show convert the Yoga exercises into an excellent laptop.
The construction of the product is quite excellent. It seems very solid yet very mild. The unique joint on the show is very durable and allows flipping the lid all the way behind the key pad platform for use as a product. The laptop key pad is converted off when used as a product, a benefits as you actually push important factors when holding the product.
Lenovo is quoting 8 time of life cycle of battery and this seems accurate based on my limited use. The cord has the unique Lenovo plug used on recent laptops, roughly the dimension a USB plug.
I am having some trouble with the track pad, that otherwise is very sensitive and performs mostly as expected. It took some deep digging to discover the two-finger scrolling option for the track pad, but once I enabled it I was a happy camper. I do discover that in Windows 8 the individual applications must support such scrolling.
The track pad is also prone to accidental activation when my arms are entering. There isn't an easy way to convert the track pad off when entering which would make things much easier.
Yoga as Tablet:
To take benefits of the dual characteristics of Windows 8, the Yoga exercises 13 can be changed into a complete product. The show is turned all the way back behind the key pad which deactivates the key pad. It is befuddling to constantly mash the important factors when grasping the Yoga exercises as a product, and I can't help feeling it will eventually break the important factors.
As a product the Yoga exercises 13 is not quite as excellent as it is a laptop. This is due to the sheer dimension the product, which is too heavy for use in the arms for very long. It is a excellent contact product, just really big with that 13-inch show.
The high high quality of 1600 x 900 creates it really narrow in portrait method, so I end up using it mostly in landscape. This creates it a pretty unwieldy product.
I also discover that the benefits run gestures used to produce the Windows 8 charms, activate app settings, and switch among operating applications are difficult to perform. They rarely work with the first run, requiring a second attempt to perform the preferred activity. It is also common to unintentionally perform an activity on whatever floor is near the benefits of the show when trying to do a run gesture. This outcomes in lots of applications operating I don't want.
Yoga as multiple :
The ability to convert the show all the way behind the platform adds the benefit of also moving the show anywhere in between closed and complete product method. This multiple method is recognized by Lenovo as allowing propping up the unit like a tent for watching video or using in presentation method. The Yoga exercises 13 performs well in either method, although it's not likely to be used often in such modes.
The schizophrenic characteristics of the Yoga exercises 13 goes side in side with the schizo characteristics of Windows 8. As a complete version of Windows 8, legacy applications can be installed and run as preferred. This is a powerful augmentation of the conventional City pc.
I look for the new style City applications to be quite excellent, and the Yoga exercises 13 operates them well on the huge show. It is possible to also snap two applications side-by-side in Windows 8, a feature the wide show of the Yoga exercises performs to benefits. I try to keep in City method all the time, but Windows 8 creates this difficult to do.
You never know when you tap a floor in Windows 8 if it is going to run in the preferred City method or if you're going to get kicked into the pc method. It is jarring when that happens, as the windowed atmosphere on such a high-resolution show outcomes in constant windows adjustment and typeface dimension increasing. Everything on the pc is just so darn small on this excellent show. It's like going from a modern operating atmosphere (Metro) to an old-school Windows seven pc arbitrarily.
Conclusion :
The Yoga exercises 13 is available now from Lenovo starting at $999. It is a fantastic laptop with a exclusive flexing show that can be used in a number of positions for different functions. It's a huge contact product that can be used much the same as any product, yet one that operates all Windows applications.
This laptop is primarily for those who need a laptop most of the time, with mild duty as a product. The touchscreen performs well in laptops computer method due to the City interface in Windows 8.
Lenovo has lately declared the development of its ultraportable IdeaPad range with the discharge of the IdeaPad S300 and S400 notebooks. As per an formal launch by the company, the notebooks are intended to provide both mobility as well as.
Measuring 22.4mm dense and with a weight of 1.8 kg, the S Sequence is operated by either a second creation Apple Primary i3 ULV CPU or AMD Radeon HD7450M Sequence processor chips. Lenovo statements that these S Sequence notebooks merge relaxation, convenience and responsiveness to give clients an cost-effective PC with quality development and strong performance. “The new IdeaPad profile represents a perfect combination of style, personality as well as, for clients who want beyond just a efficient product,” said Rajesh Thadani, Home, Customer Business Section, Lenovo Indian. “The new Lenovo IdeaPad S Sequence notebooks provide clients exactly what they need by sculpting small size and lightweight form aspect with the essential power needed for everything from Web surfing around to efficiency projects, all in an cost-effective program,” he included.
The Lenovo IdeaPad S300 and S400 notebooks are available with Intel’s third creation Primary i3 or i5 processor chips. Up to 500GB hard drive drive storage space potential and up to 1TB HDD in the S405 provide space to store music, films, and records, and an optionally available 32GB strong state drive on the S400 can help rate start some time to program responsiveness. In addition, brilliant energy control features not only increase time invested between expenses which is up to 5 hours, but also defends the long-term strength of battery power.
Another outlined function of these notebooks are that they function a smooth external design with a fashionable metal complete for clients who are on the move as it gives you strength as well.
Features of the S Series notebooks:
AccuType keyboard with individual rounded keys for comfortable and accurate typing.
Up to 2nd / 3rd gen Intel Core i3 / i5 processor.
Free DOS / Preloaded Operating System.
Up to 14-inch HD display with a resolution of 1366x768, 16:9 widescreen.
Expandable up to 4GB DDR3 memory.
Up to AMD Radeon 7450M Graphics.
Up to 500GB HDD storage.
Integrated Bluetooth1 and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi.
USB2.0, USB3.0 connectors and a 2-in-1 card reader.
Up to Integrated 720p 0.3Mp HD webcam.
Stereo speakers and Dolby Advanced Audio v2 certification.
HD graphics support and HDMI output.
Energy Management protects the long-term durability of the battery
and uses advanced energy-saving technology to increase time spent
between charges.
Get online in second with Lenovo Quick Start ‘instant on’ functionality.
Lenovo OneKey Rescue System offers a simple and quick way to back up
and restore data, recover corrupted system files and run a complete
virus scan.
The Lenovo IdeaPad S300 and S400 are available in a wide range of colors which include violet red, gold dull, and cotton-candy white. These notebooks are available in all Lenovo Unique Shops and multi-brand stores at a price starting at Rs 31,990 for the S300 and Rs 36,990 for the S400.
Summary: The ThinkCentre M92z is a
good-quality business-grade 23in. all-in-one computer. To get the most
out of it, though, you may need a better-specified model than the
entry-level system reviewed here.
Lenovo's ThinkCentre M92z All-In-One Desktop is a business-class stablemate of the hybrid SME/consumer ThinkCentre Edge 92z
that we examined recently. Built around a 23in. screen, the ThinkCentre
M92z can be configured with a full set of security and manageability
features: our relatively low-end review unit was missing a few options,
though, including a vPro-compliant processor and the touch-screen that
could render the system fully Windows 8-ready.
Design :
The ThinkCentre M92z is a matte-black system with a
PC's innards built onto the back of its 23in. screen. It conforms to
the standard layout, with a selection of easily accessible ports on the
left, an optical drive on the right and further ports at the back.
Our review unit came with a height-adjustable stand that allows for
plenty of tilt and swivel, so you should be able to arrange the screen
at a comfortable angle whether you're sitting at a desk or using the
system in kiosk mode.
Our review unit came with an adjustable stand.
The screen itself is a matte-finish IPS unit with a resolution of
1,920 by 1,080 pixels. It sits, slightly recessed, within a 3cm bezel —
with an extra 4.5cm at the bottom for the stereo speakers and monitor
controls. Viewing angles are good, and there's plenty of brightness at
the 100 percent setting. We had the regular screen, but a touchscreen
option is also available, which will be of more interest to anyone
planning to run Microsoft's imminent Windows 8 OS.
The ThinkCentre M92z is no designer system, but it looks smart enough
in an understated way — apart from the outbreak of no fewer than six
(wonkily applied) vendor stickers on the bottom right-hand corner:
Our review unit came with an old-school, clacky USB keyboard and a wired USB mouse. Wireless options are available.
Features :
The ThinkCentre M92z that we were sent for review was powered by a low-end second-generation Intel Core i3-2120
processor running at 3.3GHz. This is not vPro-enabled, which may rule
this particular model out for many businesses. However, third-generation
Core i3/i5/i7 CPUs with vPro are also available. For memory our system
had 4GB of 1600MHz DDR3 RAM, expandable to a maximum of 16GB. Graphics
are handled by the integrated HD Graphics 2000 GPU (a discrete AMD
Radeon HD7650 GPU is also available) and the OS is Windows 7
Professional 64-bit.
Storage comes in the form of a 500GB Seagate SATA III (6Gbps) hard
drive spinning at 7,200rpm; HD options go to 1TB, while SSDs are
available in 128GB and 64GB capacities — the latter as an mSATA card.
Wireless connectivity is catered for by an Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230
module, which supports single-band (2.4GHz) 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth 4.0. Wired Gigabit Ethernet networking is supported too,
naturally.
There's a decent set of ports and slots dotted around the system. On
the left is a pair of USB 3.0 ports, audio in and out jacks and a card
reader for SD-compatible media. The right-hand side has a tray-loading
optical drive, while the back has the power input, an Ethernet (RJ-45)
port, DisplayPort in and out, and four USB 2.0 ports. The DisplayPort
connectors allow the 23in. screen to be used as a regular monitor, or a
second screen to be attached.
Lenovo makes much of the ThinkCentre M92z's suitability for
communication and collaboration — one of the aforementioned stickers
proclaims the M92z's Microsoft Lync certification, for example. In the
middle of the top bezel is an HD webcam with a sliding cover so you can
ensure it's not going to operate when you don't want it to, a dual-array
microphone helps optimise audio quality, and there's a convenient pair
of volume (up/down) controls on the right hand side of the screen. We
made video calls with the bundled Skype application, and can confirm
that the camera, mic and speakers all perform very well.
Performance & power consumption :
The Windows
Experience Index (WEI) for the ThinkCentre M92z is a moderate 4.6 (out
of 7.9), the WEI corresponding to the lowest component score. As usual,
this is for the integrated graphics — specifically Graphics (Desktop
performance for Windows Aero). Memory (RAM) (Memory operations per
second) and Primary hard disk (Disk data transfer rate) both scored 5.9,
Gaming graphics (3D business and gaming graphics) registered 5.8 and
Processor (Calculations per second) led the field with 6.6:
This isn't stellar performance by any means, particularly on the
graphics front. However, there are plenty of options available for
boosting speed if necessary: upgrading the RAM to 8GB or beyond;
specifying a faster CPU; specifying discrete rather than integrated
graphics; and/or fitting an SSD rather than a conventional hard drive.
All of these upgrades will boost the cost, of course.
Running the demanding Cinebench 11.5
CPU and GPU benchmarks shows that the Core i3/HD Graphics 2000/4GB
ThinkCentre M92z lags behind Dell's Core i5/HD Graphics 4000/8GB
OptiPlex 9010, as you'd expect. Note, though, that Lenovo's AIO is some
£400 (ex. VAT) cheaper than the Dell unit we reviewed.
When it comes to disk performance, the ThinkCentre's 500GB SATA III
7,200rpm Seagate hard drive is quicker than the Dell's, using the ATTO Disk Benchmark (129MB/s write and 130.3MB/s read versus 106.3MB/s write and 115.7MB/s read respectively):
The ThinkCentre M92z is pretty power-frugal for a 23in. system, its
lower spec combining to deliver similar power draw (41.6W-67.5W) to
Dell's 21.5in. OptiPlex 9010 (37.4W-71.1W) when running various
workloads:
Lenovo's AIO system is also admirably quiet in operation, even when running demanding workloads.
Conclusion :
The ThinkCentre M92z is a good-quality
business-grade 23in. all-in-one computer that's particularly well suited
to video communication. To get the most out of it, though, you may need
a better-specified model than the entry-level system reviewed here.
Prices :
There are currently no prices available for this product.
Summary:Lenovo has announced a lineup
of Windows 8 hybrids designed to work as both laptops and tablets.
Rather than choosing one convertible design, the company will offer
several models including two versions of the flexible Yoga.
Lenovo Yoga 13 in Laptop Mode
The Yoga 13 has a 13-inch (1600x900) display and uses Intel's
third-generation Core processors, up to 8GB of memory and either a 128-
or 256GB solid-state drive (SSD). It measures 0.7 inches thick and
weighs 3.4 pounds.
The Yoga 13 has a dual-hinge that folds backwards 360 degrees to switch between laptop and tablet modes.
In addition to the tablet and laptop modes, the Yoga 13 can be
used in a "stand" mode that is good for watching movies or Web browsing.
The Yoga 13's "tent" mode is a good option for viewing content in cramped spaces such as an airline tray table.
The smaller version of the Yoga is based on Nvidia's Tegra 3 and
has an 11.6-display (1366x768), up to 2GB of memory and either 32- or
64GB of storage. It is 0.6 inches thick and weighs only 2.8 pounds, yet
Lenovo says it will get up to 13 hours of battery life.
Like the 13-inch model, the Yoga 11 has a dual-hinge display that folds backwards up to 360 degrees.
In addition to the tablet and laptop modes, the Yoga 11 can also
be used in a "stand" mode that is good for watching movies or Web
browsing.
The Yoga 11's "tent" mode is a good option for viewing content in cramped spaces such as an airline tray table.
The Lynx has an 11.6 inch (1366 x 768) display that detaches
from a keyboard dock to switch to tablet mode. Like competing models
from Acer, Asus, HP and Samsung, the Lynx is based on Intel's
recently-announced Atom Z2760 (Clover Trail) dual-core processor.
The Lynx tablet is 0.4 inches thick and weighs 1.4 pounds. The
keyboard adds another 1.5 pounds to the system weight, but it has an
extra battery that stretches the battery life to 16 hours, according to
Lenovo.
The Twist looks like a conventional ThinkPad with a 12.5-inch
(1366x768) display, third-generation Core processors, up to 8GB of
memory and either a hard drive or 128GB SSD. At 0.8 inches thick and 3.5
pounds it is small enough to qualify as an Intel Ultrabook.
The Twist's 12.5-inch display rotates 180 degrees and folds
flat. Lenovo has been making Windows convertibles using this design for
years and I use one of them, the ThinkPad X Series convertible, every
day.
Like the Yoga, the Twist works in a "stand" mode for watching movies or browsing the Web.
Finally the
"tent" mode--as with the Yoga designs--is a good option for content
consumption in cramped spaces such as an airline tray table.
