LENOVO YOGA BACKLIT KEYBOARD FULL

You will want to make sure you get as much RAM as you can afford, though, as it's soldered on and can't be increased later (it maxes out at 16GB). And yes, it's perfectly capable of gaming at medium to high settings depending on the title. This Yoga 9i's combination of a six-core processor and lower-end midrange discrete graphics can handle school and office productivity tasks to content creation. The only port not on the left side is a USB-A. You'll still want good headphones or external speakers for thumping bass, but for general listening to music or watching videos, this setup works really well. And, with the Dolby Atmos processing turned on, it sounds better than other laptops this thin. Regardless of the position the screen is in, you get clear audio. The same goes for the audio from the soundbar hinge. For movies, games and other entertainment, you likely won't be disappointed. It's not meant for color-critical work, but is good enough for average photo and video editing. The full-HD display is nice, too, and the higher 500-nit brightness is appreciated. The precision touchpad is smooth and responsive with a defined click to it. Lenovo squeezed in a number pad and media controls, too. Compared to the C940's, the keys have a bit more pop to them. The backlit keyboard has enough travel and feedback to make touch typing comfortable.

LENOVO YOGA BACKLIT KEYBOARD FULL

And yes, those stickers are removable.ĭon't want to attach a keyboard and mouse? The Yoga 9i's are just fine to use full time. The new keyboard is snappier than last year's model.

Also, the power button is on the right side toward the back and, with its USB-C ports, power input and headphone jack all on the left, it's too easy to accidentally press it while plugging things into the 9i. It's disappointing there's no HDMI out, Ethernet or SD card slot. The Yoga 9i has two Thunderbolt 3 ports and one USB-A port, which means you'll likely need a dock or adapter if you want to add an external display or two to your setup. Unfortunately, this does mean you can't use the fingerprint reader to sign in, though. Attach a keyboard and mouse and you've got what's essentially an all-in-one desktop with a 15.6-inch display. With a two-in-one this size, one of my favorite ways to use it is in stand mode with the keyboard facing down and the display forward. The two-in-one design lets you use the 9i more like an all-in-one desktop. To me, it feels similar to a wax pencil on glass. The pen, which stores and charges in the right side of the body, has a new elastomer tip that adds some friction. Those features include things like the aforementioned webcam privacy shutter, HDR display and the included active pen. It's a good combo, but you are paying more here for the premium features and design. That's the starting price direct from Lenovo, too, but given that Lenovo is nearly always running a promotion, you could probably get it for less. The configuration I tested currently sells for $1,800 at Best Buy.

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