Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14

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Reviews for the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14

Review: Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 14
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
If, on the other hand, you've a special place in your heart for dense, durable machines with a simple design, the ThinkPad Yoga 14 will certainly fit the bill. It doesn't deviate in any big way from other newer ThinkPads (though, of course, that Yoga flexibility is always welcomed), but it does what it sets out to do very well, and you can't beat that.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 03/16/2015

60% Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 review
Source: Techradar Archive.org version
It pains me that I can't wholeheartedly recommend the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14. Barring these serious battery issues, this is an excellent laptop. Everything from the screen, to the build quality and Lenovo's usual stellar inputs are fantastic, but this machine could potentially be a lemon. Our unit was defective and, considering that there are plenty of users in the wild who have reported their own broken notebooks, this cannot be ignored.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/07/2015
Rating: Total score: 60%

62% Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 Review
Source: Notebookreview.com Archive.org version
The ThinkPad Yoga 14 is a true hybrid notebook for business, successfully combining a modern ThinkPad with a 360 degree hinge to provide tablet functionality. We found the Yoga 14’s 4.3 pound weight made it unwieldy in tablet mode, but ultimately being able to transform to a tablet is more of a bonus than anything. We gave the Yoga 14 extra points for addressing a common complaint amongst convertible notebooks by using a raiseable tray to make the keyboard a flush surface in tablet mode.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/06/2015
Rating: Total score: 62%

80% Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
While I've been pretty positive about every Yoga product I've seen, and am sure that Lenovo will find plenty of business users eager to get a Yoga convertible that's geared for office use, the ThinkPad Yoga 14 is not ready to replace everyone's work system just yet. If you need the flexibility of a convertible-hybrid system, switching from laptop to tablet and back, then it may be worthwhile for the multimode hinge alone. On the other hand, if productivity and business-friendly features are more important, you should take a look at the Dell Latitude E7440 Touch, our top pick for business ultrabooks.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/12/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

80% Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14
Source: Computer Shopper Archive.org version
Ever since the original model in 2012, Lenovo's Yoga convertibles—and their competitors from the likes of HP, Toshiba, and Asus—have had one flaw. Lenovo brings the ThinkPad Yoga's "lift 'n' lock" keyboard, which makes tablet mode more comfortable (except for the system's weight), to a larger-screened, lower-priced convertible sold at Best Buy. It's a winning small-business hybrid.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/21/2015
Rating: Total score: 80%

70% Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
The $999 Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14's durable multi-mode design, strong graphics performance and crisp full HD display make it a versatile, work-worthy notebook. The laptop's excellent keyboard will keep your hands comfy through hours of note-taking, and its signature ThinkPad pointing stick is responsive enough for those who live the nub life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/21/2015
Rating: Total score: 70%

Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 14 Review
Source: Notebooks.com Archive.org version
The ThinkPad Yoga 14 comes very, very close to achieving the unthinkable and marrying two types of devices. Wipe the ThinkPad Yoga 14 of the extra software junk and you have a very nice, very capable machine; even with the slow hard drive.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/05/2015

85% Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14
Source: Mobile Tech Review Archive.org version
I can easily recommend the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 if you're in the market for a robustly built, yet not terribly heavy or bulky Ultrabook with a larger than average display and the versatile 360 degree multi-mode hinge. Of course, if you need the digital pen, this isn't the model for you, and the ThinkPad Yoga 12.5" model or Microsoft Surface Pro 3 are worth a look as long as you don't mind downsizing.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/02/2014
Rating: Total score: 85%

Foreign Reviews

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 – The future is now
Source: PC Store BU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Unіquе dеѕіgn; cооl аlumіnum bоdу, рrоtесtеd frоm ѕсrаtсhеѕ; rеlіаblе, ѕtаblе аnd ѕесurе.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/14/2015

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The ThinkPad Yoga 14 is the latest laptop tablet hybrid made by Lenovo to date. Unlike traditional laptops, the innovation of its design makes it possible to fold the screen backwards and use it as a tablet. At a certain opening angle, the keys will depress into the keyboard, which is a pretty neat trick.

The Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 features a 14 inch touchscreen with a FHD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) and weighs a rather substantial 1,86 kg. The design is pretty much identical to the 12.5 inch ThinkPad Yoga released last year: a matte black chassis that looks business-like. Overall, the design actually comes off rather clumsy, which is especially noticeable when using it as a tablet replacement. The battery is pretty decent, and will last 8 hours on regular use.

The ThinkPad Toga 14's folding solution allows 4 different modes. Laptop mode is good for word processing. Stand mode is great for presentations. Tent mode is useful for watching movies. Finally, tablet mode makes it easy to use on the go. Sturdy metal hinges allow the ThinkPad Yoga 14 a smooth transition to different modes smoothly, which is pretty nifty.

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For those unfamiliar with the Lenovo Yoga brand, these flexible devices allow users to fold back its screen 360 degrees, turning a laptop configuration into a tablet configuration. For those who were familiar with the previous iterations of the Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga, having the keyboard mashing against the hand in tablet mode was widely considered a design flaw. Now, the newest 12 inch Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga has a mechanism that will extract the keys back down into the body when the screen is pushed back into tablet mode, so that the keys aren't raised, and won't be able to be depressed. Lenovo has named this innovation a lift and lock system.

Weighing in at 1.578 kg, this device is on the heavy side for tablet, which is why having the built in kickstand (the keyboard) will come in handy. Users can stand their screen up in tent mode or stand mode to move the keyboard out of the way. For a portable notebook, it is light and the 12.5 inch IPS screen is in Full HD which should ensure a good viewing experience. Under the hood is the 4th generation Intel processor which should allow for good battery life. The Haswell chips are available in configurations that go up to i7 which should facilitate a wide range of user preferences. A good selection of ports will allow for a variety of business and entertainment uses.

NVIDIA GeForce 840M:

Mid-range graphics card from the GeForce 800M series based on the Maxwell architecture.

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.

4210U: Haswell-based ULV dual-core processor clocked at 1.7 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 2.7 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4400 and a dual-channel DDR3 memory controller.» 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.

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.

74.29%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

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