Testseek.com have collected 198 expert reviews of the Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 12.5-inch and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 12.5-inch.
November 2012
(79%)
198 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Gesture-control woes, Skimpy selection of ports, Keys lie on bottom in tablet mode, Lots of bundled software saps storage space
The IdeaPad Yoga 13's versatile screen hinge and stellar all-around design make it an early hybrid standout, but gesture-control quirks temper our enthusiasm a bit. ...
Very responsive, Versatile use scenarios (stand, tent, tablet, notebook modes), Solid hinges, Roomy touchpad & comfortable keyboard, Nice high res display
Lackluster graphics performance, Premium price compared to similarly equipped ultrabooks
In our real world testing, the system was a pleasure to use. Not only was it responsive, but the keyboard and touchpad were very comfortable to use as well. In addition, the muti-touch display was quick to respond to our demands and we found it to be usef...
Tablet and notebook in one, Responsive Touch screen with Windows 8, Hinge allows for multiple positions
No backlit keyboard, Keyboard exposed in tablet mode, Lower than average battery life, The IdeaPad Yoga 13 is an Ultrabook Convertible, IdeaPad Yoga 13| $999, IdeaPad Yoga 13 Review Guide, Video Review, Design, Display, Keyboard and Touchpad, Performance
The IdeaPad Yoga 13 is one of the most exciting notebooks we've used in a long time thanks to Lenovo's adventurous design, but there are a few issues. The Yoga 13 is good at being a tablet and good at being a notebook, which makes for a good overall exper...
Great keyboard, trackpad and touchscreen, Smooth, responsive display, Excellent speakers
A little heavy
The Yoga is perhaps one of the most usable devices on the market. It has a great keyboard, trackpad, and touchscreen, and can be used in multiple positions....
Published: 2012-11-16, Author: Brian , review by: pcmag.com
Solid Windows 8 ultrabook. Folds back for tablet and stand modes. Excellent keyboard. Speedy performance thanks to Intel Core i5-3317U processor and 128GB solid-state drive.
Too large and heavy for comfort as a tablet
The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a solid ultrabook, but as a tablet, it's a little too big for comfort. Otherwise, the Yoga 13 has the best hybrid design we've seen so far....
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Published: 2012-11-15, Author: Dana , review by: engadget.com
Amazingly versatile designThin and light for a convertible Bright, crisp IPS display
Jumpy trackpadParts of the keyboard feel cramped
The Yoga 13's shape-shifting design makes it the most intriguing Windows 8 convertible we've seen. It's not perfect, but it's still a good choice among Ultrabooks....
Lovely 1600 x 900 IPS touch screen, slim, quick, great keyboard, Lovely 1600 x 900 IPS touch screen, slim, quick, great keyboard, Lovely 1600 x 900 IPS touch screen, slim, quick, great keyboard, Lovely 1600
Odd design leaves keyboard exposed when not in laptop mode, no backlit keyboard. Single band WiFi, Odd design leaves keyboard exposed when not in laptop mode, no backlit keyboard. Single band WiFi, Odd design leaves key
The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is one of the more eye-catching convertible tablets to commemorate Windows 8's launch. It has all the features we like from the IdeaPad U line (slimness, a classy chassis and very good keyboard) paired with a sharp and brigh...
Beautiful IPS display, Fully functional 10-finger touchscreen, Extremely versatile, Relatively cool under load, Good, stylish build quality, Better than average maximum brightness, Strong hinges, User-removable SSD and RAM
Slightly thicker/heavier than current Ultrabooks, Underwhelming GPU performance, Average battery life, Average keyboard feedback, Average outdoor usability, Non-removable battery, No included stylus, No backlight keyboard
Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13The Yoga 13 is both a cautious and valiant effort at introducing a unique, yet ThinkPad X220T-like experience for the first time to IdeaPad users. The patented hinges are more than a novelty and the tablet functionality works wonders...
Flip design adds high level of versatility, Sharp, colorful display, Solid performance and graphics, Comfortable keyboard and touchpad, Better battery life than other Windows 8 convertibles
Power button hard to locate, Heavy and a bit awkward as a tablet
As the first multi-mode Ultrabook, the Windows 8-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga delivers new levels of versatility.
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… but it's sold separately for . Fan tends to run constantly. SSD bizarrely partitioned into 7 chunks, leaving just 44GB of usable space on C drive. New rectangular power port easily mistaken for USB. Hinge needs tightening
