W.A.Khan, 18/5/2013, Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 The 13-inch Lenovo Yoga was one of the first convertible Windows 8 tablet/laptops.The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 looks as good as any 13-inch ultrabook, with the added attraction of a 360-degree screen and a laptop body that can fold into a tent, stand, or slate.
But, Tablet mode leaves the keyboard exposed, and the Yoga 13 costs more than standard ultrabooks with similar components.
The bottom line: The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13 is a convertible touch-screen laptop/tablet that most importantly doesn't compromise the traditional laptop experience. Specifications
ProcessorIntel 3rd Gen Core i5i5-3317U / 1.7 GHz ( 2.6 GHz ) ( Dual-Core )
Memory8 GB / 8 GB (max)
Hard Drive128 GB - Serial ATA-300
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 8
Display Type13.3 inIPS
Max Resolution1600 x 900 ( HD+ )
Graphics ProcessorIntel HD Graphics 4000
Optical DriveNone Price;$989.99 to $1,199.99 VS Acer Iconia W510P-1406 The Acer Iconia W510 is less expensive than some other Atom-based hybrids, and its detachable tablet screen is light and portable. Battery life is excellent.
But, In laptop mode, the system is awkwardly top-heavy, and the puny keyboard and touch pad are not designed for serious use.
The bottom line: Offering low-powered Intel Atom tablet/laptop hybrids for $750 or more is a dodgy proposition for budget-looking systems such as the Iconia W510, but all-day battery life is a great selling point.
Windows 8 Pro (32-bit); 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z2760; 2GB DDR3 SDRAM 1,066MHz; 747MB (Total) Intel GMA; 64GB SEM64G SSD Specifications
ProcessorIntel AtomZ2760 / 1.8 GHz ( Dual-Core )
Memory2 GB
Hard Drive64 GB
Operating SystemMicrosoft Windows 8
Display Type10.1 in
Max Resolution1366 x 768 ( HD )
Graphics ProcessorIntel GMA 3650
Optical DriveNone $694.99 to $899.99
VS
Dell Latitude 10 The Dell Latitude 10 offers excellent battery life, and costs less than many other Windows 8 tablets.
But, With an Intel Atom processor, performance is limited, and some apps seem far better optimized for the hardware than others. Storage is limited to 64GB, and USB connections are all the slower 2.0 type.
The bottom line: The price difference between an Atom tablet such as the Dell Latitude 10 and a Core i5 one doesn't seem large enough to justify the performance gap. But, the Latitude 10 makes up for it in part with a very long-lasting battery.
Windows 8 (32-bit); 1.8GHz Intel Atom Z2760; 2GB DDR2 SDRAM 800MHz; 747MB (Total) Intel GMA; 64GB SSD Specifications
Display type10.1 in
OSMicrosoft Windows 8 Pro
RAM2 GB
ProcessorIntel Atom 1.8 GHz
Wireless connectivityBluetooth 4.0 $649 / $499
Get the Dell 10 with pen. It has removable battery, best price (for what you get), Wacom support (this is huge, Acer doesn't have this, having a pressure sensitive pen doubles your tablet for your note-taking and graphical needs). Most tablets die with 1-2 years due to their battery. If they don't die, the battery is severely shot, giving you 10-25% juice left. It has cornings glass, so it is pretty well built. I think this tablet will last you for 3-4 years minimum. Above all, with optional 60W battery, you can literally go for 14-16 hrs without a charge. And pop in its original 30W battery, you can go for 20 hrs! I know it is Atom based, but i bought it knowing its limitations - i'm using it for web, email, and fix/edit my MS Office docs while I'm on the go or even light photo-editing. Watch Blue-ray movies, listen to music and play occasional games that doesn't require high-graphics demand. Of course if you want a full-blown laptop replacement, there are the Core i5 Win 8 tablets, but they cost at least twice its price and the battery life is dismal. Unless you wait for Haswell Core i5's but they will be even more expensive. So right not, at this price point (~$500 US), this is best deal for win8 tablet right now. If Thinkpad Tablet 2 was similarly priced, I'd buy it, but where I'm at, it costs $300 USD more for similar config as the Dell 10. So its a no go. If you don't need Wacom pen support, W510 maybe the way to go as it is more stylish and offers pretty decent battery life. But for me, Dell 10 is what a consumer product should be like, built to last long, very reasonably priced, and don't force with limited options (Dell has SD card slot, removable battery).
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