TECH REVIEW ....Lenovo IdeaPad Lynx

TECH REVIEW Lenovo IdeaPad Lynx

PRICE Rs. 40,000/ (INCLUDING DOCK)

SPECIFICATIONS 1.8Ghz dual core Intel Atom, 2GB RAM, 64GB SSD + micro SD slot, 11.6-inch touchscreen (1366 x 768 pixels), Windows 8, 2MP front camera, 639 grams (tablet only), 1.3kg (tablet + dock)

Full Windows 8 in a lightweight and attractive design, affordable, small (one-piece) charger
Inelegant docking mechanism, keys have insufficient   travel, not very well built, weak speakers


There are probably a lot of people who never use the full power of their Windows PC. Thankfully, lower power devices that still offer a full Windows 8 experience are increasing. Lenovo’s IdeaPad Lynx is a dual-use Windows 8 hybrid device — you can use it like a Windows 8 tablet or use the included keyboard dock for laptop mode. The tablet itself is made of plastic. A textured back panel makes it easy to hold and resists fingerprints.You’ll also notice that unlike tablets with Intel Core processors, this one has no cooling vents. On the right side of the tablet is a micro HDMI output and headphone jack. On top is the power button and a flap that hides a micro SD slot. Along the left side is the volume rocker and screen rotation lock switch. The keyboard dock includes two full size USB 2.0 ports and interestingly a micro USB port for charging (though we couldn’t get a standard 2A micro USB charger to work on it – it only charged with its own charger). Like some other tablet hybrids, the IdeaPad Lynx dock includes an additional battery (identified as a short-term battery in Windows). The dock battery drains first and starts charging only after the tablet has fully charged. With the dock, you should get 8 to 9 hours of battery life (with WiFi on and mid brightness). The tablet alone will last for about 6 to 7 hours on a full charge. It hums along nicely with web, multimedia & documents. The screen is bright, has good touch response & viewing angles. Overall though, there’s nothing extraordinary about the Lynx. If you don’t need a Windows hybrid, you could consider HP’s excellent SlateBook X2 — an Android powered hybrid powered by Nvidia Tegra 4. The SlateBook x2 comes bundled with powered keyboard dock for 40,000 and has a full HD screen. If Windows is what you need, also consider Dell’s Latitude 10 — it is slightly cheaper, has the same specifications, a high-quality screen and better build quality.
HITESH RAJ BHAGAT ET130916