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Lenovo launched its latest tablets, two-in-ones and laptop computer models on Aug. 31 at the IFA Consumer Electronics Unlimited conference in Berlin, including some with a choice of Windows or Android operating systems and others with a choice of several configurations.
The new machines include a Yoga Book two-in-one tablet in Android or Windows versions, a Yoga 910 two-in-one laptop, a Yoga Tab 3 Plus 10-inch Android tablet (pictured) and the Miix 510 Windows detachable.
The Yoga Book
Lenovo’s Yoga Book is a thin two-in-one built for users who have to get work done on the go, according to Lenovo. When equipped with an optional pen stylus, the Yoga Book can allow users to write and draw on the displays to digitize their notes and sketches. Available in Android 6.0 and Windows 10 versions, the Yoga Book also includes expected battery life of about 15 hours and a 360-degree watchband hinge that allows users to position the device in a wide range of positions for use.
The Yoga Book, which includes two panels that open up like an ultrathin notebook, measures 0.37 inches when closed, Lenovo said. The machine, which includes a magnesium aluminum alloy body, tapers down to 0.16 inches at its slimmest edge and weighs 1.52 pounds. One panel is the display, while the other panel is a “halo” virtual backlit keyboard that allows users to draw and write on the panel and watch their images transferred to the display.
The Yoga Book features a 10.1-inch Full HD In-Plane Switching (IPS) touch-screen display (1920 x 1200 resolution), an Intel Atom x5-Z8550 quad-core processor, 4GB of LPDDR3 memory, 64GB of built-in storage and a microSD slot that supports additional storage cards up to 128GB.
Also featured is an 8-megapixel rear-facing auto-focus main camera, a front-facing 2-megapixel fixed-focus selfie camera, an 8,500mAh Li-ion Polymer battery and a Dolby Atmos premium audio system. The machine includes 4G and WiFi connectivity as well as Microsoft Office.
The Yoga Book is 10.1 inches wide, 6.72 inches tall and will be available in October. The Android version starts at $499 and will be available in Gold or Gunmetal, while the Yoga Book with Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro starts at $549 and will come in Carbon Black.
The Miix 510 Detachable
The Lenovo Miix 510, which runs Windows 10 Home, will give users the flexibility of having a laptop and a tablet, all-in-one device through its detachable keyboard. The Miix 510 has a 12.2-inch Full HD+ touch-screen display (1920 x 1200 resolution) that includes a Corning Gorilla Glass cover and can be configured with up to 6th Generation Intel Core i7 processors. It also features an Intel HD Integrated Graphics 520 chip, up to 8GB of LPDDR4 memory and can be configured with up to 1TB of PCIe solid-state drive (SSD) storage.
The Miix 510 also includes a 5-megapixel auto-focus, dual-array rear-facing camera, a 2-megapixel fixed-focus front-facing camera, integrated Dolby-enabled stereo speakers and a 39 watts-per-hour battery that provides up to about 7.5 hours of use on a charge. The machine also includes WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity as well as optional 4G capabilities. The Miix 510 also includes a USB 3.0 Type-C connector and a USB 3.0 port.
The machine is 11.81 inches wide, 8.07 inches tall and 0.62 inches thick with its keyboard, and weighs 2.76 pounds with the keyboard. The Miix 510 also includes a dual watchband hinge made up of 280 individual pieces of stainless steel that give an integrated kickstand some 150-degrees of adjustment to position the machine.
The Miix 510 starts at $599.99 and will be available in Platinum Silver beginning in October 2016.
The Lenovo Yoga 910 Convertible
The new Yoga 910 convertible laptop has an all-metal aluminum body, a fingerprint reader for security and provides up to 15.5 hours of use on a charge, according to Lenovo.
The Yoga 910 features a 13.9-inch full HD IPS touch-screen display (1920 x 1080 resolution) or an optional 4K IPS touch-screen display (3840 x 2160 resolution), up to 7th Generation Intel Core i7 processors, Intel HD graphics and up to 16GB of memory. The machines, which feature backlit keyboards, can be configured with up to 1TB of PCIe SSD storage and with Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Pro.
A 720p webcam is also included, as well as dual JBL stereo speakers with Dolby Audio premium sound. The Yoga 910 is 12.72 inches wide, 8.84 inches tall and 0.56 inches thick and weighs about 3.04 pounds.
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Available in October, the Yoga 910 will start at $1,299 and be available in Champagne Gold, Platinum Silver or Gunmetal colors. The machine includes a watchband hinge that allows the device to be used in a wide range of positions. The convertibles feature WiFi and Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity, a USB 3.0 Type-C port, a USB 2.0 Type-C port, a USB 3.0 port and a four-in-one card reader.
The Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus
The new Yoga Tab 3 Plus machine is an Android device that’s aimed as a portable entertainment machine for movie and television lovers on the go, according to Lenovo.
The Yoga Tab 3 Plus features a 10.1-inch splash-resistant WQXGA 2K touch-screen display (2560 x 1600 resolution), a Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 octa-core processor, a Qualcomm Adreno 510 graphics processor, 3GB of memory, 32GB of on-board storage and a microSD slot that accepts memory cards up to 128GB for additional storage. Also included is a 13-megapixel auto-focus rear-facing camera, a 5-megapixel fixed-focus front-facing camera and four front-facing JBL speakers with Dolby Atmos sound.
The Yoga Tab 3 Plus includes a 9,300mAh battery that promises battery life up to 18 hours, WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity and runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow. Optional 4G LTE connectivity is available.
The Yoga Tab 3 Plus, which will be available in October, starts at $299.99 and will come in Puma Black or Gunmetal Gray colors. The machine is 9.72 inches wide, 7.04 inches tall and 0.18 inches thick, and weighs up to 1.42 pounds. The device includes a USB 2.0 Type-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack.