Lenovo has launched yet another 2-in-1 hybrid laptop, but the Yoga Book has some interesting new feature as it does not come with an actual keyboard, but instead a large “Create Pad” (Wacom digitizer) that allows you to draw sketches, take notes, and yes, it can also be converted into a virtual keyboard too when needed. Lenovo has a $499 version with Android 6.0, and another one with Windows 10 for $549, but I initially found it on GearBest, selling the device for $642.91 shipped with DOS operating system instead to give the user the option to install his/her own choice of operating system.
Lenovo Yoga Book specifications:
- SoC – Up to Intel Atom x5-Z8550 quad core Cherry Trail processor
- System Memory – Up to 4 GB LPDDR3
- Storage – Up to 64 GB internal storage, and micro SD slot supporting up to 128 GB
- Display – 10.1″ IPS LED Touch (1920 x 1200) with capacitive touch with AnyPen Technology
- Create Pad – Capacitive touch and EMR Pen Technology
- Audio – Dolby Atmos
- Connectivity – 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0
- Camera – 8 MP auto-focus rear camera, 2 MP fixed-focus front-facing camera
- Sensors – Vibrator, G-sensor, ambient light sensor, hall sensor, GPS, A-GPS
- Battery – 8,500 mAh Li-ion Polymer battery with over 70 days in standby mode, and 15 hours for general usage
- Dimensions – 25.65 cm x 17.07 cm x 0.96 cm
- Weight – 690 grams and up
According to Lenovo website, the laptop ships with one Real Pen, a Book Pad with 15 pages, and 3 Real Pen Ink Refills. I’d assume the power adapter and a user manual is also included. The model on GearBest only ships with the power adapter, a user manual and one touch screen pen.
The laptop/table was released at the end of last year, and several reviews have been published already, for example on TabletPCreview.com with Android and TechRadar with Windows 10, and reviewers were quite impressed with the Create Pad. The pen can be switched between a rubber tip and one with an ink cartridge better suited respectively for drawing and notetaking. The virtual “Halo” keyboard mode had more mixed reviews with some claiming it’s not really suitable for long typing sessions, while others saying that after a short learning curve, the keyboard worked well for them. However, reviewers wished Lenovo had used a faster processor in the device.
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There will be 12″ version for ChromeOS with Type-C USB, but different hinge: https://chromeunboxed.com/this-is-what-the-chrome-os-lenovo-yoga-book-could-look-like/
Looks like Amazon removed the page recently.
I wouldn’t pay $499 for anything with a Cherry Trail processor in it. I’m hoping that AMD and perhaps ARM licencees will be able to compete with Intel in the ultra mobile market to get them to quit price gouging with their Core-M line.
Are you sure that DOS doesn’t refer to TWO os’? Like Android AND WINDOWS?
Lenovo? Which malware did they ship this time?
So DOS as in Dual Operating System? That would explain the *higher* price.
@SkipF
GearBest customer support staff does not always provide the best info, but here’s what they had to say about “DOS” in their product page:
@Sander
Products that sell in oversea market, for example Xiaomi Mi Box US ($69 in US vs $89/$99 on GearBest), is more expensive on GearBest. They need to get it at the same price as other, plus add some profits, and shipping. I think it’s mostly listed for people who could not buy it otherwise. I’m confused why they would get the no OS version, instead of Android. The “halo” keyboard is a little different between versions, so maybe that’s why.
Part of the high price is the Wacom digitizer, see https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9NWQDM?psc=1 for idea about pricing, and that’s a refurbished item. The Real pen itself sells for $40.
Pretty sure that half of the price consumes Intel cpu. AMD or ARM would be much more suitable here but seems like Lenovo has braindead product managers.
@Sfinx
Intel Atom x5 processors can be found in $100 devices (tablets and mini PCs).
@Sander
DOS as in Uno, DOS, tres…
@edt
Yeah, IMO ridiculous high price for this one, although it’s a decent screen/resolution.