Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB-80VV005WGE
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Secondary Camera: 1 MPix 1280x720 + Infrared Windows Hello
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Reviews for the Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB-80VV005WGE
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 10/13/2017
Rating: Total score: 87% performance: 89% features: 79% display: 87% mobility: 93%
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Model: The Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB-80VV005WGE is a convertible laptop for users on the go. This 2-in-1 detachable is stylish and lightweight, combining chic design with a stunning display that will help user breeze through any task. The aluminum tablet makes a stable and valuable impression. The tablet can be placed safely between 100 and 165 degrees. The keyboard is also made of aluminum, which results in a comparatively heavy weight of 404 grams. The advantage is the high strength because even with a cavity underneath, the key surface does not flex during typing. The 12-inch display has a resolution of 2,880 x 1,920 pixels, which is a rare 3: 2 format. Usually the widescreen competitors today use the ratio of 16:10 or 16:9. With its QHD+ configuration, it has six times as many pixels as a standard HD screen. The reflective touch display can provide high brightness and uniform illumination. Viewing angles are not an issue for the Miix 720 with the IPS panel. The view is error-free from any position. Under the hood, the Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 720-12IKB-80VV005WGE runs on a power-friendly Intel Core i3-7100U processor and 4 GB of RAM. As for storage, it features a 128 GB solid-state drive. This might not be much, but is enough for basic usage. It has become a norm for most users to have little space on their device and store most medias on an external hard disk drive anyways.
The Miix 720 also has a high-resolution 5-MP webcam in the back. The webcam produces for rather pixelated shots. The camera is probably suitable for Skype Chat, but is definitely not enough to take decent photos which can be posted on social media. The Miix 720 provides a personal, secure way to unlock the device without using a password. Thanks to the front-facing integrated infrared camera and Windows Hello support, the Miix 720 unlocks when it recognizes a user face in front of the screen. Alternately, it auto-locks when the user walks away. It is nice to see more manufacturers making use of the Windows Hello feature. The Lenovo Active Pen 2 complements the Miix 720 as an additional interaction method. Handwriting and notes work well with the pen. The active pen has a battery. Something notable is the fact that the handball can rest on the screen without any errors while writing. The pen holder in the USB port is also quite practical. The keyboard on the Miix 720 has backlighting to highlight each key. It also boasts 1.5 mm of key travel to feel like tapping away on a standard keyboard. Lenovo claims that this delivers satisfying and hopefully more accurate typing experience. And when the user is on the move, the keyboard doubles up as a folio case to protect the screen. The Miix 720 is a very practical device with its portability, good keyboard and an included stylus. It will be suitable for business users on the go.
Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam
Intel HD Graphics 620: Integrated GPU (GT2) found on some Kaby-Lake 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.
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i3-7100U: Kaby-Lake based SoC with two CPU cores clocked at 2.4 GHz (no Turbo Boost), HyperThreading and manufactured with an improved 14nm process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
12.00":
This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.
» 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.
87%: 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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