Lenovo LaVie Z 360

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Reviews for the Lenovo LaVie Z 360

Lenovo LaVie Z and LaVie Z 360 Review - Unparalleled Portability
Source: PC Perspective Archive.org version
On one hand, I really want to love the LaVie-Z. Ever since we saw a preview of this machine at CES it has been on my radar as a potential replacement for my mid-2013 MacBook Air. I am a true believer in lightweight laptops, and my MacBook serves the purpose that some people use a tablet for – I bring it with me everywhere. Cutting that weight substantially again with the LaVie-Z was a very intriguing proposition.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 08/04/2015

Lenovo Lavie Z Review
Source: Notebooks.com Archive.org version
The Lenovo LaVie Z meets the demands of tablet users pretty well. It’s easily expandable, has a terrific display and it feels like it weighs less than most cups of coffee. Lenovo set out to make a machine for the mobile warrior and it succeeded on the major bullet points. You can run any app, or program with this machine and actually have enough storage space to hold all of your essentials without extra media. 9 hours of battery life is pretty impressive in a package this light and small.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/19/2015

60% Lenovo LaVie Z 360 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
Ultimately, the Lenovo LaVie Z 360's asking price is too high for what it actually is. Sure, it's lighter than any 2-in-1 laptop on Earth, but the cuts made to get there have severely hamper its versatility. If you're looking for a machine that offers more modes of use, then the HP Spectre x360 and, more so, the Acer Aspire R13 should be up your alley. Both of these rivals are also better choices if you're looking for a longer lasting machine, especially the Spectre x360.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/10/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%

Lenovo LaVie Z And LaVie Z 360
Source: Hot Hardware Archive.org version
Let's be clear: Lenovo's LaVie Z deserves huge praise for weighing in at just 1.87 pounds. It's an engineering feat, and what's even more impressive is that there's a potent Core i7-5500U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a fast SSD in there. What you're looking at is the year's most powerful Ultrabook under 2 pounds, which is impressive in and of itself.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 07/07/2015

50% Lenovo LaVie Z 360
Source: Comp Reviews Archive.org version
Lenovo's convertible version of the LaVie Z may be the lightest 13-inch convertible on the market even surpassing the Yoga 3 Pro, but the price makes for a less than stellar offering. The system does offer a lot of performance and a very good display but there are just enough issues combined with the price that just hold it back too much.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 50%

60% Lenovo LaVie Z 360
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
All told, the LaVie Z 360 leaves us torn. We love its amazingly lightweight design, solid build quality, first-rate display, and snappy performance. What ultimately prevents us from recommending it is its mangled keyboard layout. We were constantly hunting and pecking at the keyboard because its design is that bizarre compared to a conventional English keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/23/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%

50% Lenovo LaVie Z 360
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The LaVie Z 360 is a roller coaster of highs and lows. Its peaks includes some of the best performance I've seen on any ultraportable -- 2-in-1 or otherwise -- and its logic-defying 2-pound body makes competing systems feel like they're in need of some help from Jenny Craig. But its dim screen, short battery life and weak speakers fall short of delivering the kind of convertible that a $1,699 system needs to be.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/09/2015
Rating: Total score: 50%

70% Lenovo LaVie Z 360
Source: CNet Archive.org version
The LaVie Z 360 packs a lot of power into a lightweight package, and this version includes both a touchscreen and hybrid hinge, while adding only a little weight. You could hand either LaVie Z we reviewed to someone and there's a good chance they'd ask if it was a hollow plastic mockup rather than a fully functioning laptop.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/03/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%

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Model: Lightweight and flexible; the Lenovo LaVie Z 360 is designed to be a perfect travel companion with superior viewing ergonomics with its 360 degree display position. At just 2.04 pounds (1.09 kg), the Lenovo LaVie Z 360 is the world's lightest 13.3 inch 2-in-1 laptop. The device comes in dark grey with a matte finish and a clean silhouette that oozes elegance. There is a chiclet styled keyboard and a responsive touchpad that is pretty much an essential expansion in the laptop configuration. As mentioned, the Lenovo LaVie Z 360 features a beautiful and sharp 13.3 WQHD LED panel with touchscreen capability.

The Windows 8.1 system sports an Intel Core i7-5500U processor clocked at 2.4 GHz, 8 GB LPDDR3 RAM, an Intel HD Graphic 5500 and up to 256 GB SSD depending on the configuration. Audio quality is good with stereo speakers utilizing the YAMAHA AudioEngine technology. The Lenovo LaVie Z 360 also includes a 720p HD webcam, Bluetooth 4.0, two USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI out, an SD card reader and several software suits for a more complete user experience. Another impressive aspect lies in the form of battery life. The Lenovo LaVie Z 360 is capable of up to 9 hours of usage, which is uncommon for most devices with this form factor.

Intel HD Graphics 5500: Integrated graphics card (GT2) in the Core processors of the Broadwell U-series (15 W TDP). 

Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics 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.  

5500U: Broadwell-based ULV (ultra low voltage) dual-core processor for notebooks and ultrabooks. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 5500 GPU and is manufactured in 14 nm.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

13.30":

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.

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.

58%: Such a poor rating is rare. There are only a few notebooks that were rated even worse. The rating websites do not give a purchase recommendation here.

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