Lenovo Yoga 2 13

Yoga is back . The Lenovo Yoga 2 13 ( $ 999 as tested ) sits nicely between the smaller 2 11 Yoga and Yoga premium 2 Pro with its high-resolution display . The new 13 - inch ultrabook - class convertible laptop hybrid gets an updated design , new hardware , and a slightly shorter name ( the company dropped the IdeaPad assignment ) . While the new chassis design improves availability , apparently fallen off a bit the quality of the construction.

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The new Yoga 2 retained the functionality flip - and - fold seen in previous models , and continues to be one of the better designs slot replaced the 360 ​​-degree hinge . With the hinge , Yoga becomes a multimode device , rather than a simple laptop . Open the display to go up and back from Laptop mode to Display mode . Flip it over to Tent switch mode . Finally , by bringing the display all the way around , you have a tablet mode . All modes work as well as the new Yoga 2 13 as they did in the previous iteration .

Design is relatively unchanged from the original iteration . The chassis incorporates more plastic construction , with aluminum across the lid of the laptop , but the palm rest or the underside . The palm rest has a matte finish which unfortunately pick up smudges very easily , so it looked a bit messy if you regularly wipe it down . A rubber bumper wraps around both the display and the keyboard side , which provides grip when in Tent mode , and adding a bit of protection from mistakes and bangs on both laptop and tablet modes . Folded closed , the Yoga 2 13 measures 0.6 by 13 by 8.7 inches ( HWD ) , making it slimmer than the original IdeaPad Yoga 13 , which is 0.66 by 4.13 by 8.85 inches ( HWD ) , but somewhat heavier than 3.7 pounds ( the first yoga weighed only 3.4 pounds ) .

The 13 - inch display has been upgraded to 1920 -by - 1 , 080 resolution . It is a step up from the display 1600- by- 900 - resolution original Lenovo Yoga 13 , but not as impressive as the 3,200 -by - 1 , 800 ( QHD + ) resolution offered on the IdeaPad Yoga 2 Pro . Reached full HD display of happy medium , with all the resolutions you need for multitasking and enjoying HD content , but without the high prices and reduced battery life has a higher resolution screen . The display also boasts touch enabled tracking 10 fingers , which gives you touch and gesture support in any mode .

AccuType excellent keyboard is one of the best features , giving as good as typing experience as usual . The sculpted keycaps are comfortable , and the backlight provides excellent visibility in dark . In the mode where the keyboard is not in use , such as Tablet , Tent , or display mode , deactivates the keyboard to prevent unwanted key presses .

The only worrisome aspect of the design is that the keyboard is still fully exposed when flipped around to the other modes , and have legitimate concerns about damage to the keys . This problem is not new in this model , but it already has a solution , the business - oriented Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga has a mechanism that raises the keyboard deck up flush with the tops of the keycaps , protecting the keyboard from the potential damage . It seems the feature has not yet been migrated to the surface of the model of the consumer. Yoga also boasts 2 13 clickable trackpad and support for Windows 8 gesture controls .

Two built - in stereo speakers provide decent sound , with Dolby Home Theater software enhancements V4 . When turned up , however , the volume produced is underwhelming . Listening to music and watching videos on YouTube at the time of trial , also decrease the quality of the sound off on high volume .