Yoga Book series from Lenovo is known for its flexible design and the latest model does just that participate. You can put the convertible in different positions, which due to its small thickness (less than one millimeter), low weight (690 grams) and touch-sensitive screen (touchscreen) is very convenient. But we have about the durability of the metal device doubts: Occasionally you hear strange cracking noises from the corners and the keyboard is pretty depressing. The amount of jacks is also rather thin for a convertible, with micro-HDMI, a micro SD slot and an outdated micro-USB port for charging. Some competitors Yoga Book have a fingerprint scanner, but we actually do not miss out on this product.

When off Yoga Book, it is a flat, square plate can be described as ‘boring’. But put you on the device you will see a glowing keyboard below the 10.1 inch screen. That looks weird and cool, but typing is quite difficult due to the lack of physical buttons. The touch sensitive keys, which give a short vibration to touch, feel unnatural, and are also relatively small. Touch typing requires a lot of getting used to and is less than on a normal keyboard, and most other (bluetooth) tablet keyboards tapping better. The small trackpad is clumsy and not pleasant to use.

However, the keys Yoga Book disappear with the touch of a button. Thus the true strength of the pressure-sensitive glass plate forward: you can draw on it. Lenovo provides a (also pressure sensitive) stylus pen with you wherever you draw it on the keyboard. The result is reflected on the screen; a fine structure, especially in professional sign apps. There is also another way to draw Yoga Book; with pen and paper. Also you will find in the box. If the convertible flat and is in portrait mode on a flat surface, you can put paper on the ‘Keyboard’ and then draw or write with the special ink pen. Your work will appear not only on paper but also directly on the tablet screen. Digitizing allows you (to) drawings can share online quickly and serves as a backup for when you lose your paper version. The accuracy and quality of the digital version is almost identical to the original and that’s impressive. It is also a unique feature found only on Yoga Book is.

The 10.1 inch display of the convertible looks through the full-HD resolution sharp enough. IPS technology allows for great viewing angles and brightness is more than adequate, but the color could have been slightly better.

Hardware

Lenovo has equipped with powerful hardware Yoga Book. The processor is from Intel, Atom x5-Z8550, and the working and storage memory 4GB and 64GB is great. The convertible turns therefore easy and act apps and multitask without any problems.

The battery life is less impressed. The special keyboard in combination with the thin design allow probably little space for a large battery. In normal use (including some signs) Yoga Book is therefore a cramped working with. Do you use the device more in tablet mode and look for example, a few movies, then you can about nine hours ahead. That’s not bad, but competitors have a longer life.