Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 20FQ0044GE
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Average of 7 scores (from 12 reviews)
Reviews for the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 20FQ0044GE
Source: Gotta Be Mobile Archive.org version
When something is working well, you don’t come up with an all-new formula. You augment it until you have something that’s almost perfection. For a long time, Lenovo described its ThinkPad notebooks as machines that are made “for those who do.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/06/2016
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
The $2,289.60 price of our Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga OLED review unit is pretty expensive but, at the time of this writing, you can purchase the entry-level X1 Yoga with a FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS-Touch display directly from Lenovo’s website for $1,394.10 with instant savings. The same entry-level configuration with WQHD (2560 x 1440) OLED Touch screen costs $1,682.10 with instant savings. That means you’re paying close to a $300 premium for both OLED screen technology and WQHD resolution. If we planned to purchase the X1 Yoga and had the budget to spend an extra $300 then we would happily do so for OLED, but we recognize not everyone will be in that position … and some people would rather have the anti-glare IPS display rather than a glossy OLED.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/07/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga with an OLED display offers the same top-notch design, functionality, and performance as the original Editors' Choice X1 Yoga. The internal components also received an upgrade, so it's definitely more expensive, but the picture quality boost is clear. That said, as good as the OLED screen is, it's a premium that may not be worth it to many users, so the excellent ThinkPad X1 Yoga remains our top pick for business convertible-hybrid laptops. If you have specific interest in or need for an OLED screen, though, the display on this laptop is sharp, vibrant, and comes with our recommendation.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/23/2016
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Computerworld.com Archive.org version
Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Yoga is more than the sum of its parts. It may not be at the top of the heap if you look at the performance, battery life or display numbers by themselves, but in practice, I found it did everything I needed to do and did it well -- and was, in fact, a joy to use.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/23/2016
Source: Good Gear Guide Archive.org version
The X1 Yoga belongs on anyone's list for the latest and greatest. Sure, we'd have liked to see the inclusion of USB 3.1 or Thunderbolt 3, but the combination of the X1 Yoga’s OLED display and NVMe SSD (plus excellent keyboard, clickpad, and eraserhead) make this laptop one of the best. We can’t stress enough that you shouldn’t judge this machine by its photographs. You’re viewing them through an LCD screen—go out and see that screen yourself.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/22/2016
Source: PC World Archive.org version
`The X1 Yoga belongs on anyone's list for the latest and greatest. Sure, we'd have liked to see the inclusion of USB 3.1 or Thunderbolt 3, but the combination of the X1 Yoga’s OLED display and NVMe SSD (plus excellent keyboard, clickpad, and eraserhead) make this laptop one of the best. We can’t stress enough that you shouldn’t judge this machine by its photographs. You’re viewing them through an LCD screen—go out and see that screen yourself.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/22/2016
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Engadget Archive.org version
It'll likely be a while before OLED becomes the norm on laptops, but the Thinkpad X1 Yoga is a fine example of why we'd want it in all of our devices. Yes, even in a laptop that looks like it belongs in a boring corporate cubicle. That could also be appealing to some buyers: it looks like a dull Thinkpad on the surface, but it'll blow your mind when you actually turn it on.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/27/2016
Rating: Total score: 83%
Source: Tweaktown Archive.org version
Honestly, I found the ThinkPad X1 Yoga to be a refreshing Windows-based notebook experience. If anything, the notebook itself gives Windows 10 a good reputation. The two worked together seamlessly to provide an easy to use, yet fully equipped experience. Where Windows 10 did not have an easy to use solution, Lenovo offered support through their super simple configuration application. I have to be honest; I am not a tablet guy. I actually gave away my last tablet, but I found myself using the tablet mode just because it was there and I required a more compact device. At first, the idea of a 2 in 1 seems like a gimmick, but there are situations where the design is warranted, and Lenovo has done an excellent job with the form factor.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/07/2016
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
Apart from the cost, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga is pretty much perfect to my mind; the screen is large enough to use all day without once wishing for an external monitor, everything from the keyboard to the stylus is faultless, and the performance is good enough to please all but the most demanding users. Factor in the flexibility on offer and it’s nigh-on unbeatable. Beg your IT department for one now.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2016
Rating: Total score: 100%
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Source: Connect - Heft 6/2016
Single Review, , Length Unknown, Date: 05/01/2016
Rating: Total score: 85%
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Comfortable keyboard; trackPoint with traditional mechanical buttons and high accuracy; resistant slim. Negative: Flickering screen due to the PWM control; buggy software / drivers.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/17/2016
Source: Alt om Data DA→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/05/2017
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 100%
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Intel HD Graphics 520: Integrated GPU (GT2) with 24 EUs found on some Skylake CPU models (15 W ULV series).
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.
6600U: Skylake-based ULV dual-core processor for thin notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 520 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00":
There are hardly any tablets in this display size range anymore. For subnotebooks, on the other hand, it is the standard format.
The advantage of subnotebooks is that the entire laptop can be small and therefore easily portable. The smaller display also has the advantage of requiring less power, which further improves battery life and thus mobility. The disadvantage is that reading texts is more strenuous on the eyes. High resolutions are more likely to be found in standard laptops.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.
In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.
In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.
85.43%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.
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