GADGET GIZMO REVIEW Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8
PRICE 22,999
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
1.2Ghz quad core, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal + micro SD,
8-inch (1280 x 800) LCD, 5MP rear + 1.6MP front cam, WiFi, 6,000mAh, Android
4.2, 401 grams
Innovative multi-use design, excellent ergonomics, 3G with
calling, great battery life 1280 x 800 screen (should be 1080p), camera quality
needs improvement
Drawing inspiration from its
contortionist cousin laptop with the same name, the Yoga Tablet features an
innovative twist-out stand and a unique design that makes it easier to hold in
one hand. While conventional tablets have a uniform thickness, the Yoga Tablet
has a bulbous battery cylinder on one side which doubles up as the grip. On the
other edge it tapers off to just 3mm which adds to the allure. Hold it using
the cylindrical edge and your first thought will be “wow this is much easier to
hold than a regular tablet”. It feels made for your palm and your fingers won’t
obscure the screen. Use it in either hand and the screen flips accordingly. The
power button (which doubles up as a notification LED) is on one end of the cylinder
while the 3.5mm jack is on the other end. The screen is 8-inches — just a bit
larger than the usual 7-inches. The twist out stand is made from sturdy
aluminium and props the device up on a table rather well. You could also place
it on a table with the screen facing up and use the relaxed incline for typing.
The micro SD and micro SIM slots are located under the stand — there’s nothing
else to pry open or fiddle with.
Overall, we really liked the special attention to detail in the design and the innovative multi-use nature. The price is a bit on the high side considering the competition. For instance, if you don’t want the phone function, there’s always the excellent iPad Mini (which is available for just under 22,000 now). If you need an 8-inch device with calling, there’s Samsung Tab 3 311. The Tab 3 has better performance, a better camera and better screen quality for roughly the same price.
Overall, we really liked the special attention to detail in the design and the innovative multi-use nature. The price is a bit on the high side considering the competition. For instance, if you don’t want the phone function, there’s always the excellent iPad Mini (which is available for just under 22,000 now). If you need an 8-inch device with calling, there’s Samsung Tab 3 311. The Tab 3 has better performance, a better camera and better screen quality for roughly the same price.
HITESH RAJ BHAGAT TNN
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