Lenovo announced two new tablets under the brand IdeaPad Yoga. The Windows 8 powered devices will be available in two sizes an 11-inch and a 13-inch model.
"Our family of Ultrabook convertibles addresses the unique needs of consumers, businesses and everyone in between by creating high performance laptop-tablet combinations in new designs and different sizes," said Peter Hortensius, senior vice president, Lenovo, and president, Product Group, Lenovo. "We think these innovative convertibles are the best devices for a groundbreaking touchscreen experience, plus their multi-modes give people even more ways to use their PC."
The 13-inch model features a Core i5 or a Core i7 Ivy Bridge processor, a 1600×900 screen resolution, Intel HD 4000 Graphics, up to 256GB SSD storage and up to 8GB of RAM. Connectivity options include a USB 3.0 connector, USB 2.0 connector, a SD card reader, a HDMI output and Bluetooth 4.0.
"The Yoga convertibles are a great example of the commitment Lenovo has made to continued innovation with Windows," said John Case, vice president, Worldwide OEM Marketing, Microsoft Corp. "The commitment is evident in the beautiful hardware designs that exhibit flexibility, mobility and extended battery life; combining that with the new capabilities of Windows 8 these PCs provide an experience that is sure to delight customers."
The Yoga 11 features a NVIDIA Tegra 3, an 11.6-inch multi-touch panel with 1,366 x 768 resolution, 2GB of RAM, up to 64GB of internal storage, a USB 2.0 port and a media card reader. According to the company, the "Yoga 11 lets users watch HD movies, play games, get connected and stay productive with Microsoft Office applications virtually all day long."
"The IdeaPad Yoga 11 is elegant, thin and light, combining the convenience of a tablet with the capability of a laptop," said Rene Haas, vice president, Notebook Business Unit, NVIDIA. "Powered by the energy-efficient Tegra 3 processor, the Yoga 11 lets you work and stay connected all day long - and leave your laptop charger at home."
Both devices come with built in keyboards that can be converted into a stand by flipping the keyboard behind the screen. The keyboard can also be place flush against the back of the device to comfortably watch movies or doing other task.
The IdeaPad Yoga 13 will be available starting Oct. 26 starting at $1,099. The IdeaPad Yoga 11 will be available starting in December and will start at $799.
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