Content
- video review and unpacking
- Options and Design
- Software
- Camera
- Benchmarks and Performance
- Conclusions
Lenovo continues to develop its line of tablet computers Yoga. At the end of last year in our market, the release of a family of tablets Yoga Tablet 2, which included models with 8 “, 10″ and 13 “screens. The biggest modification Yoga Tablet 2 Pro has become the most advanced and (2K-display, a powerful built-in projector) but younger configurations found that offer buyers. So 10 “Yoga Tablet 2 exists in versions with Android and Windows, and 8″ variation is based only on Android. Thus Lenovo tries to please the greatest possible number of potential owners, as everyone can get exactly what device, what he needs. Our choice fell on the 10 “version of the Yoga Tablet 2 based on Android, as the most balanced performance variant, and now we will look at it in more detail.
Specifications Lenovo Yoga Tablet February 8″ and 10 “:
- Network: GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), WCDMA / HSPA (850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz), LTE (in some regions)
- The platform (at the time of the announcement): Android 4.4 (KitKat), Windows 8.1
- Display: 8 “/ 10″, 1920 x 1200 pixels, IPS
- Camera: 8 MP, BSI, f / 2.2
- Front camera: 1.6 megapixel
- CPU: 4 cores, 1.86 GHz, Intel Atom Z3745
- RAM: 2 GB
- ROM: 16/32 GB
- Memory card: microSD
- Wi-Fi (802.11b / g / n)
- Bluetooth 4.0
- 3,5-mm audio jack
- microUSB
- gravity sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor
- Battery life: up to 18 hours
- Features: 4 modes of use, Wolfson Master Hi-Fi, Dolby Audio, two stereo speakers.
- Dimensions: 210 x 149 x (2,7 – 7,0) / 255 x 183 x (3,0-7,2) mm
- Weight: 419/619 g
video review and unpacking
Options and Design
The tablet comes in a fairly massive box in which all very neatly stacked. The kit includes a cloth to wipe, documentation, cables and charger unit to 2A. Senior Yoga Tablet version 2 Pro with 13 “screen also boasts headphones JBL, a version of the tablet with a 10″ screen on Windows comes with a keyboard dock. In the case of Android is nothing stopping to purchase it separately.
The tablet has a rather unusual shape – slim profile with a thickening at the end of where to place the speakers, battery stand. This design resembles a folded magazine (something like that used in the first Sony tablet Tablet S) or any stand. We should also note the similarity with the trackpad Apple Magic Trackpad, but Apple this form for tablets did not use, and thus draws tablets Lenovo does not copy – Yoga design line into the distinctive and original. Alas, we call this form of intuitive can stretch. Initially, it is not clear how to keep Yoga Tablet 2 – thickening upwards or downwards, but judging by the number of front-end solutions, the location is right down the thickening. In this case, the power button can be pressed at times with his left hand. Personally, I was more convenient to use the tablet thickening up as the same folded magazine or newspaper. The upper part, of course, slightly outweighs, but it did not interfere. Used very pleasant materials – metal, perforated plastic matte plastic and glass.
Yoga Tablets exactly as they are, do different usage scenarios. There are four “book” in the vertical orientation of the device (thickening allotted to one of your palm), “console” (or Frame), “Keyboard” (comfortable typing on the plane, watch videos, play) and “painting” ( can be hung on a nail and parallel to wash dishes or cook). Since the tablet can twist as you like, call it the sides of the right or left is very problematic, so that further description of the controls and ports will be based on a different principle.
On the one hand we see a great thickening power button (which, by the way, gently illuminates when charging, unread messages and notifications, as well as nice flashes), volume buttons and port microUSB. On the other hand there is a thickening of the 3.5mm audio jack, the shell noticed a microphone. The back is hinged metal stand with a hole for stud or hook beneath it – plug with microSD-slot and a micro-SIM, if you have a version with support for cellular networks. In thickening accommodate 8-megapixel camera. Front are two stereo speakers loud enough depth and quality (especially with active uluchshayzer Dolby), and, of course, the display.
The panel with a diagonal of 10.1 “has a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and IPS-matrix , is covered by glass. oleophobic properties of the screen good, sliding on the surface is carried out flawlessly, but responsiveness could be higher. It is possible to control screen with gloves on. The display quality is sufficient, the maximum brightness is not too high, there is a slight inversion for deviations.
Build tablet average, slightly pressed and squeaks, but in general, the discomfort it does not deliver.
Software
The tablet is based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat with proprietary firmware to significantly redesigned interface. There is no menu (all desktop shortcuts), there is a control point with different regulators (as in iOS is drawn from the bottom) in the status bar and notification were only setting the string itself. It is possible to run some applications on the same screen as thumbnails (up to four MW). Separately, you can note the smart panel allows you to select the display settings and sound depending on the scenario using the tablet (or trust in automation). There unpretentious gesture control desk: swipe down from the top middle of the screen lowers the curtain (that is drawn to the very top is not necessarily), swipe up from the bottom in the vicinity of the same middle of the screen launches desktop menu with its settings, if we reduce the fingers together, seem all desktops (you can assign a home). Provided power manager.
As you can see from the screenshots, the shell is very flexible and customizable. Ideally I would like to make it work a little quicker and smarter and smoother, well, the last thumbnail of running applications were pokachestvennee. For the rest, we are facing one of the best tablet interface for Android.
The preinstalled software includes a complete set of tools Google, Firmware Security HD (to optimize the operation of the device), SYNCit, SHAREit and CLONEit to synchronize contacts, content sharing and migration from device to device. There is also an advanced equalizer Dolby, application-Frame Lenovo e-Frame, GamesStore with some toys, Kingsoft Office for working with documents, clients of social networks Twitter and Facebook, Skype and Evernote for communication and notes Navigeyt Route 66 navigation and reader-shop Amazon Kindle, as well as tutorials.
Camera
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 uses an 8-megapixel camera. The application interface is very simple, but for a tablet and do not need more. There are several modes (photo with sound, macro, twilight), set permissions and focus. Expect high quality photo or video is also not necessary – it’s all the same plate, and not advanced flagship camera phone, as Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (review).
Benchmarks and Performance
The tablet is based on Intel Atom Z3745 chip with a frequency of 1.86 GHz and 4-core processor, graphics Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail), has 2 GB of RAM. As already mentioned, for brisk and smooth operation of the shell is not always enough, but there probably should blame optimize the interface, not a weak iron, which is actually not weak.
According to the results of synthetic benchmarks demonstrate comparable with recent flagship smartphone performance level OnePlus One, Samsung Galaxy S5, LG Nexus 5 and LG G3. In AnTuTu version 5.6 tablet Yoga Tablet 2 knocks 33,961 points, Geekbench 3 – 768/2403, Vellamo – 2739/1431/1114, Basemark OS II – 905, 3DMark – 15768, Anomaly Benchmark – 194 017, GFXBench – 9,6 fps Manhattan in the test and 18 fps in the test T-Rex, Epic Citadel – 38,3 fps for Ultra-graphics.
What about the games? Modern Combat 5 goes without brakes at maximum graphics, GTA SA virtually no brakes, Asphalt 8 strongly proposes the menu, but on the track is played comfortably. Dead Trigger 2 is flawlessly. In the Stability Test notes record low heat (just half a degree!), No fall CPU frequency and discharge by 10% within half an hour of the test.
In the playback mode, HD-video at maximum brightness and volume tablet is discharged to 14% per hour, you can expect about 7 hours of viewing with active EQ Dolby. In daily use for more than 2-3 days can not count. 9600 mAh battery provides 6-7 hours of screen under heavy load. In the background Yoga Tablet 2 holds a charge well and just like that it does not lose.
The sound is good tablet with headphones (using technology Wolfson Master Hi-Fi, information about the selected chip could not be found), but it’s best to disable Dolby equalizer, since it becomes unnatural sound massive and oversaturated.
Conclusion
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 – if not perfect tablet on Android, then He is very close to this title. Original design and concept, unique usage scenarios, quality materials and technology, good performance and sound – that’s the main advantages of the device. Besides a huge range of modifications of the tablet leaves little chance of other Android-producers compete with Lenovo in this segment on an equal footing. I think, Lenovo Yoga Tablet 3 will be even better in all respects, and then just have a hard time competitors.
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