Flexible Lenovo Yoga Tablets Maturing, Gaining Innovative Features

by Todd R. Weiss

The innovative Yoga 3 Pro tablet can be configured by users in a multitude of positions that make it fit just about any position the user wants to use it in, whether sitting, reclining or standing. Available at the end of October, the device starts at about $2,000.

The Yoga 3 Pro includes a “lay flat” capability that adds to its flexibility for positioning its screen in almost any way that’s needed.

One of the most unique features of the Yoga 3 Pro is its new “watchband” hinge, which is reminiscent of a metal watchband. The Yoga 3 Pro also includes an Intel Core M processor and up to 512GB of SSD storage.

The Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro fits a lot of features into its thin profile, including a QHD+ 3,200-by-1,800 display, integrated Intel graphics, premium sound and up to 9 hours of battery life. The tablet is available in three colors—Clementine Orange, Platinum Silver and Champagne Gold.

Yoga Tablet 2 users will now have a new “hang” mode that allows them to better position their tablets in desired ways to make them easier to use. The hang mode lets users “hang” their devices from hooks, nails or other support methods.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 buyers can now choose Windows or Android for their device operating systems in 8-inch or 10.1-inch sizes. Pricing for Android starts at $375 for the 10-inch versions and $288 for the 8-inch models. A 13.3-inch Pro Android-only model starts at $499.99. Windows models start at $501 for the 10-inch tablet, while the 8-inch Windows model will start at $313.

The latest Yoga Tablet 2 devices get an improved kickstand and will be available in late October.

All Yoga Tablet 2 devices are equipped with twin large-chamber, front-facing Dolby Audio speakers, as well as Intel Atom processors, 8MP rear high-resolution cameras and dual-band WiFi with optional 4G.

One very cool feature in the Yoga Tablet 2 Pro model is a built-in video projector that can display a 16:9 high-resolution image onto any surface to yield a 50-inch picture. The new tablet, with its QHD 2,560-by-1,440 display, will be available at the end of October starting at $627.