Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2: Another Android-Powered Tablet with Some Amazing Features

Lenovo, a Chinese PC manufacturing company, has once again claimed its excellence in designing and manufacturing a wide range of comfortable yet work-efficient portables. In its recent product launch event, the company unveiled its latest Lenovo tablet PC- the Yoga Tablet 2, featuring a stylish appearance, power-packed performance, and some enthralling features. The slate is Lenovo’s latest 10.1-inch tablet that maintains optimal balance and allows people to use it efficient by adjusting its unique kickstand to suit different needs. The new Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 can serve numerous computing purposes likes reading, web browsing, working on crucial projects, answering emails and watching or listing to the entertainment content. The highly flexible little tablet is quite comfortable to use as it can transform itself into various positions, ideally like a ‘Yoga’ moniker. The amazing design and powerful specification are the two common factors that allow this amazing gadget to stand out among other tablets available in the Android market.

Let’s discuss some of its amazing features and specifications in detail: 

Build and Design

Like its earlier versions of tab Lenovo, the 10-inch tablet by the company ensures optimal performance and speedy browsing sessions with Google Android Interface. The Yoga Tablet 2 comes with an inbuilt kickstand that adjusts it in different modes to create a comfortable using environment. The entire body and exteriors are made using a combination of plastic and aluminum while the stand and the sides use shiny aluminum alloy to add some beautification. The back cover features a plastic case with a chrome polish that adds a stylish appeal to the gadget.

The device features a massive 6400mAh battery bulge at the bottom of the kickstand to provide a nice grip while reading long text documents and web pages in the portrait mode. You can also use this slate in the landscape mode by holding it up upright with a stand and pair it with a Bluetooth keyboard for getting work done.

The power button and the volume rocker occupy the bottom-left of the device; back camera is at the bulgy edge, and the front camera adorns the left edge of the tab Lenovo. The headphone jack gets it place on the right edge, and the kickstand slot has an opening for an external memory card and an SIM card to enjoy seamless entertainment. This Lenovo Tablet 2 allows you to enjoy entertainment at it max with its two front-facing Dolby Digital Plus stereo speakers.

Features and Specifications

You can use the inbuilt kickstand to transform your tablet for watching movies or preparing it for easier typing sessions. The tablet supporting Android operating system has another two modes, reading in the portrait mode and hanging it on the wall.  

The tablet gets power from the Intel Atom Z3745 chipset, with a quad-core processor that is nicely paired with the Android 4.4.2 KitKat to provide a performance boost. Its inbuilt 16GB of storage offers ample space for storing all your documents, music, games, videos and other files easily. The company ships this device with various Lenovo apps along with some other important apps like Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, and others.

The device powered by Google Android supports multitasking feature and allows users to open several apps at a time. You can safely store all your crucial files and data on Lenovo’s proprietary cloud app- SYNCit or simply use SHAREit to send files across devices using Bluetooth. On purchasing this device, you’ll get an 8MP rear camera and a 1.6MP front camera for capturing all your special moments with optimal ease. The device features a 10.1-inch IPS LED LCD Touch display and supports a screen resolution of 1920x1200 pixels to empower your gaming, working, and entertainment experience. 

  Software and Performance 

The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 uses its typical home designed user interface, and it is clear that it had got a lot of inspiration from Apple’s iOS 7. The seamless interface, changes in icons and their placement and an introduction of new features make it difficult to guess if the device runs Android or not. The App Drawer gets replaced with a Control Center and the settings page also looks quite similar to that of the iOS 7. The size of the icons is larger than its previous versions, and you can access your notifications with the help of the drop down feature. 

The tablet operates on Google Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS, along with Intel Atom Z3745 chipset and a 2GB RAM to ensure hassle-free experience while running heavy games and opening websites. The Lenovo Tablet 2’s interface allows seamless switching between apps and the back and home buttons will appear while holding the tablet in the portrait mode. The tab features inbuilt 16 GB storage space to store all your important documents, favorite music and exciting games.

The device running on Android operating system supports Wi-Fi or a 3G network and allows you to browse the Internet quickly. The device incorporates Bluetooth 4.0 and a micro USB slot for transferring data and plugging in the power cable into the device.

The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 features a massive 6,400 mAh battery and needs around three hours to charge completely. The device supports an impressive battery life by functioning for 8 hours and 43 minutes during active HD video playback and up to 11 hours during active web browsing.

Verdict and Price

The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 is available at $299 and offers direct competition to the Apple’s original iPad Air (16GB Wi-Fi model) and the 10.1 inch Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 4. The Lenovo Tablet 2 features a useful kick stand and comes paired with amazing hardware to ensure optimal comfort while using it in different positions and modes. But its bulky appearance and heavy weighing factors may outweigh the benefits in the eyes of some of the users looking for a light weighted device. At 619 grams, the tablet is around 200 grams heavier than the other stylish and sleek large-screen tablets in the Android market. The device doesn’t feature an enthralling display in comparison with rival tablets, but users can compromise on it if they are looking for a hard-core productive gadget.