Behind the Screen of the Versatile Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 $1,010.00(Lowest Price) 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.

 



Ever notice the hinge on your laptop? Probably not. But if you take a closer look at the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13, you’ll see how that humble little part can give this Intel® inspired Ultrabook™ the flexibility to do so much and do it so well.  Getting that piece just right was one small but essential part of putting together the Yoga.

 

Lenovo engineers thought hard about what a Windows 8 Ultrabook could be when they set out to build this PC.  Sure, it had to a have a bright, responsive touchscreen, a fast Intel processor, and extensive battery life. But that’s just a start.

 

Here’s a look at how Lenovo designers and engineers married form and function to create the strikingly versatile Yoga 13.

 

“We wanted to create something that could serve tablet and laptop users equally well,” says Tom Meredith, vice president of business group marketing at Lenovo.  The challenge is to do so without sacrificing the portability of the former or the functionality of the latter.  Developing the feel and durability of one component in particular was essential to the shape of the final product: “We paid a lot of attention in developing the hinge, to make sure it’s flexible enough to accommodate the different modes, yet sturdy to support each,” says Meredith, who was closely involved with the creation of the device.

Tent Mode

The Yoga’s convertible design is right in line with the Windows 8 philosophy of adapting to both touchscreen and keyboard modes.  With an Intel® Core™ processor and Yoga’s unique design providing a great experience in both modes , users can get the most out of each app and game.  Like most convertible systems, the Yoga can play Angry Birds or read e-books in tablet mode, or send emails and plow through work in laptop mode. But the Yoga brings four total modes to the table, making it even more versatile.

 

Laptop mode is pretty straightforward, and tablet mode is the customary second option for a convertible Ultrabook.  The Yoga transforms to tablet in a unique way, though, starting by opening the screen, then continuing to rotate back until it’s flush with the device again, with the screen facing out.  Voila - tablet.

Stand Mode

The Yoga’s remaining options, Stand mode and Tent mode, both allow you to prop it up for viewing.   Meredith explains that, “stand and tent modes are great for consuming content, like watching movies, flipping through photos or listening to music.”

 

But they also provide a wealth of practical uses.  Suggests Meredith, “For example, looking up a recipe in the kitchen would be a great use of stand or tent mode.”  And that’s just the beginning.

 

The design team knew that the creativity of users would amplify the power of their design – it was part of the plan.  “We encouraged users to share the way they’re using the Yoga with us,” Meredith says -- and they certainly have.  Yoga 13 owners tell Lenovo that they’ve propped it up to read music, share videos, fix cars, and for a variety of activities that benefit from both hands and a little Ultrabook guidance.

 

Starting with a high performance Intel processor, surrounding it with a versatile concept, and then executing it with quality craftsmanship, the design team must have been aware that they had something unique.  And as Meredith knows, “no other convertible moves the way Yoga does.  It really fits the many modes of people’s lives.”

 

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