ThinkPad Yoga

The ThinkPad Yoga series laptops have a "backlit" keyboard that flattens when flipped into tablet mode. This is accomplished with a platform surrounding the keys which rises until level with the keyboard buttons, a locking mechanism that prevents key presses, and feet that pop out to prevent the keyboard from directly resting on flat surfaces. Lenovo implemented this design in response to complaints about its earlier IdeaPad Yoga 13 and 11 models being awkward to use in tablet mode. A reinforced hinge was required to implement this design. Other than its convertible form factor, the first ThinkPad Yoga is a rather standard ThinkPad device with a black magnesium-reinforced chassis, island keyboard, a red TrackPoint, and a large buttonless touchpad{{cite news|url=http://www.cnet.com/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-yoga/4505-3121_7-35827163.html|title=Hands-on with Lenovo's ThinkPad Yoga|author=Dan Ackerman|date=2015-09-05|newspaper=CNET|access-date=2017-12-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130912042346/http://www.cnet.com/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-yoga/4505-3121_7-35827163.html|archive-date=2013-09-12}} (but touchpad have been upgraded to a mechanical 3-button version for a next generations of Yoga line).

The first ThinkPad Yoga has a 12.5-inch IPS touchscreen with 1080p resolution. The screen was designed for use with an optional pen-style digitizer. It is powered by Haswell processors from Intel. Buyers are able to choose standard 2.5" hard drives or SSD, and additional M.2 SSD, but have a non-replaceable battery and soldered RAM.

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The Windows version has the same specs as the Chromebook, but comes with a 320GB hard drive for storage and also accepts SSDs. The memory can be upgraded up to 8GB. Unlike the Chromebook variant, the components of this version can be upgraded.

The 11e fully supports the openSUSE flavor of the Linux operating system.{{cite web|url=https://www.networkworld.com/article/948352/reviewing-the-lenovo-11e-a-sub-300-thinkpad-with-great-linux-support.html|title=Reviewing the Lenovo 11e: A sub-$300 Thinkpad with great Linux support|first=Bryan|last=Lunduke}}

The ThinkPad 11e is a Chromebook that has a matte black chassis with reinforced hinges and corners, a sturdy lid, and a rubber bumper protecting its display in order to help it survive accidental dropping, spills, and general rough handling. It uses a quad-core Intel Celeron CPU, has 4 GB of RAM which can not be upgraded, an 11.6 inch screen, and 16GB of eMMC flash storage. Reviewers claim it is somewhat heavier than a typical Chromebook with a weight of 3.1 pounds. This is likely because of its ruggedized and reinforced chassis.

It uses typical ThinkPad-style keyboard with customized ChromeOS keys. It does not have Trackpoint but only a touchpad. The screen is matte with and anti-glare coating and has a resolution of 1366×768 pixels. A 720p webcam is mounted above the screen. It has media card reader, a USB 2.0 port, a USB 3.0 port, and HDMI 1.4 port and a headphone jack. Connectivity is provided by 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0.{{cite news |last=Delaney |first=John R. |date=15 August 2015 |title=Lenovo ThinkPad 11e Chromebook |url=http://asia.pcmag.com/lenovo-thinkpad-11e-chromebook/5411/review/lenovo-thinkpad-11e-chromebook |newspaper=PC Magazine |location=Asia |access-date=4 September 2015}}

The Yoga 14 model reportedly "strikes the middle ground between bulky workstations and flexible hybrids."{{cite news |last=Nuckles |first= Brett |date=2017-02-28 |title=Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14: It's Good for Business |url=http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/7805-lenovo-thinkpad-yoga-14-review-business.html |newspaper=Business News Daily|access-date=2017-05-10}} The laptop's metal hinge makes it sturdy, flexible and durable but has a below-average battery life. Like other models, the display can bend a full 360 degrees and the keyboard can be folded in half to use as a stand. According to a review for Business News Daily, "The ThinkPad Yoga 14 is a balancing act of diverse features. Thankfully, Lenovo pulled them all together into a satisfying work machine. The notebook features a high-quality build and an excellent keyboard and trackpad — all must-have features for serious productivity. And extras like the TrackPoint pointing stick are great for legacy ThinkPad users who prefer those options."

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The Yoga 260 uses a lightweight carbon-fiber hybrid material on its lid and magnesium-plastic blend on its lower portion. Lenovo claims the Yoga 260 has been subject to extensive testing of its ability to survive extreme temperatures, vibrations, altitudes, and shocks. Its keyboard is spill resistant. It includes a 12.5-inch display of resolution 1366×768 or 1920×1080.[http://download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles_pdf/yoga260_ug_en.pdf ThinkPad Yoga 260 User Guide] An active stylus, the ThinkPad Pen Pro, is included for drawing and text entry; it can be used with Lenovo's WRITEit hand-writing recognition application. A large fingerprint reader is included for logging into a user account.{{cite web|url=http://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/laptops/lenovo-thinkpad-yoga-260|title=Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260 - Full Review and Benchmarks|author=Avram Piltch|date=9 February 2016 }}

The design of Yoga 260 is in the same generation as the ThinkPad X260,[http://business.financialpost.com/technology/cio/a-tale-of-two-thinkpads-reviewing-the-yoga-260-and-x260-laptops A tale of two ThinkPads: Reviewing the Yoga 260 and X260 laptops] which features 6th generation Intel Core i processors, same display resolution choices, same supported operating systems.

Yoga 460 is a base model with only integrated graphics.

The ThinkPad P40 Yoga, like other Yoga branded products, is a convertible device with "laptop, stand, tent, and tablet" modes. The P40 Yoga includes a touchscreen display with resolution of 1920×1080 or 2560×1440, designed in cooperation with Wacom, using that company's Active ES technology which can sense 2,048 different pressure levels. The screen works with a stylus called the ThinkPad Pen Pro that has various pen tips designed to give varied forms of tactile feedback. The P40 uses Intel Core i7 CPUs, can accommodate up to 16 gigabytes of RAM, has SSDs up to 512 gigabytes in size, and uses an Nvidia Quadro M500M GPU.{{cite news |last=Bell |first=Lee |date=2 December 2015 |title=Lenovo ThinkPad P40 Yoga: Mobile workstation takes aim at creative professionals |url=http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2437393/lenovo-thinkpad-p40-yoga-mobile-workstation-takes-aim-at-creative-professionals |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151205050416/http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/2437393/lenovo-thinkpad-p40-yoga-mobile-workstation-takes-aim-at-creative-professionals |url-status=unfit |archive-date=December 5, 2015 |newspaper=The Inquirer |location=United Kingdom |access-date=6 December 2015}}

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The ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a revamp of the ThinkPad X1 Carbon that includes the multi-mode flexibility of the Yoga line and a 14-inch display with optional OLED technology. The display has a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels. It weighs about {{convert|2.8|lb|order=flip|abbr=in}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/davealtavilla/2016/01/26/oled-displays-finally-go-mainstream-as-ces-2016-bright-spot-for-notebooks/#62772a335a9c|title=OLED Displays Finally Go Mainstream As A CES 2016 Bright Spot For Notebooks|date=26 January 2016|work=Forbes}}

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A 13.3 inch replacement for the Yoga 260, with 7th generation Intel Core processors.

{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcmag.com/review/356438/lenovo-thinkpad-yoga-370|title=Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 370|last=Domingo|first=Joel Santo|date=2017-10-05|website=PCMAG|language=en|access-date=2019-02-23}}

Changes from previous X1 Yoga includes the use of 7th generation Intel Core i ('Kaby Lake') processors, addition of Thunderbolt 3 ports, USB-C connector for power adapter, 'wave' style keyboard featuring matte finish on the keyboard.{{Cite web|url=https://hothardware.com/reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-yoga-with-oled-gen-2-review|title=Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 2 (2017) Review: Nearly Perfect With OLED|date=2017-10-13|website=HotHardware|language=en-us|access-date=2019-02-23 |author1=Hothardware }}

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More affordable version of the X380 Yoga, with replaceable RAM, but lacking Thunderbolt.{{Citation|last=MobileTechReview|title=Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga Review|date=2018-07-14|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTCEF-MYjaM|access-date=2019-05-03}}

A smaller 13.3" derivative of the X1 Yoga.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpad-x/ThinkPad-X380-Yoga/p/22TP2TXX380|title=Lenovo ThinkPad X380 Yoga {{!}} Versatile 13.3" Business 2-in-1 {{!}} Lenovo US|website=lenovo.com|language=en|access-date=2019-02-23}}

• The L380 Yoga is designed to be a more budget-friendly option, sacrificing some premium features like Thunderbolt and possibly build quality to achieve a lower price point.
• The X380 Yoga is positioned as a premium device, offering a more compact design, better materials, and additional features like Thunderbolt for professionals who need high performance and portability.
• Both devices are part of Lenovo's Yoga lineup, which emphasizes 2-in-1 convertible designs with touchscreens and stylus support.

The design is derived from 6th generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon, with the ThinkShutter privacy camera included by default (except for models with a IR camera), 15W 8th generation Core i5/i7 quad core processors and a built-in stylus. OLED screens are no longer an option.{{Cite web|url=https://www.thinkscopes.com/2018/01/09/ces-2018-thinkpad-x1-yoga-gen-3/|title=CES 2018: ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 3|website=ThinkScopes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-23}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/laptop-reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-yoga-3rd-gen-review/|title=lenovo thinkpad x1 yoga 3rd gen review|website=www.digitaltrends.com|date=9 January 2018 |access-date=2019-02-23}}

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More affordable version of the X390 Yoga with replaceable RAM, but lacking thunderbolt.{{Citation|last=MobileTechReview|title=Lenovo ThinkPad L390 Yoga Review|date=2019-04-25|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whzTdX1oMfU&t=222s|access-date=2019-05-03}}

A smaller 13.3" derivative of the X1 Yoga.

The design is derived from 7th generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon. This is notably the first ThinkPad with aluminum chassis. 15W 8th/10th generation Core i5/i7 quad core processors and a built-in stylus.

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Released on the 27 August 2019, the more affordable version of the X13 Yoga, but lacking thunderbolt. Successor of the L390 which breaks the naming scheme. It no longer has replaceable RAM.{{Cite web|last=Notebookcheck|title=New affordable & compact Lenovo ThinkPad L13 & L13 Yoga laptops with Intel 10th gen CPUs announced|url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/New-affordable-compact-Lenovo-ThinkPad-L13-L13-Yoga-laptops-with-Intel-10th-gen-CPUs-announced.432982.0.html|access-date=11 February 2020|date=27 August 2019}}

Released on the 24 February 2020, the smaller 13.3" derivative of the X1 Yoga. Successor of the X390 which breaks the naming scheme.{{Cite web|last=Notebookcheck|title=Lenovo ThinkPad T14 & X13: T490 & X390 successors adhere to new naming schem|url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T14-X13-T490-X390-successors-adhere-to-new-naming-scheme.445044.0.html|access-date=11 February 2020|date=30 November 2019}}{{Cite web|last=NotebookCheck|title=Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Yoga introduces OLED screen, regular X13 uses AMD Ryzen Pro 4000|url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X13-Yoga-introduces-OLED-screen-regular-X13-uses-AMD-Ryzen-Pro-4000.454395.0.html|access-date=25 February 2020|date=24 February 2020}}{{Cite web|last=WindowsCentral|title=Lenovo announces new ThinkPad T, X, and L series laptops|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/lenovo-announces-new-thinkpad-t-x-and-l-series-laptops|access-date=25 February 2020|date=24 February 2020}}

The design is derived from 8th generation ThinkPad X1 Carbon. 10th generation Core i5/i7 quad core processors and a built-in stylus.{{Cite web|url=https://www.crn.com/news/mobility/5-big-lenovo-product-announcements-ahead-of-ces-2020/|title=CES 2020|website=CRN|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-09}}

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Dan Ackerman of CNET wrote, "In our brief hands-on time with the ThinkPad Yoga, while it's made of tough, light magnesium alloy, it didn't feel as slick and coffee shop ready as the IdeaPad version (and it lacks the extremely high-res screen of the Yoga 2), but the hidden keyboard think {{sic}} is so fascinating, you'll find yourself folding the lid back and forth over and over again just to watch it in action."

Brittany Hillen of Slashgear wrote, "The ThinkPad Yoga is a hybrid machine with a lot to offer users as both a laptop and as a tablet, though in slate mode it is thicker than what you'd get with a traditional tablet. There is nothing ill to speak of regarding the ThinkPad Yoga -- everything about it is solid, with the exception perhaps being a lower quality stylus than what an artist would need. The construction feels solid and durable in the hands, the keyboard is comfortable for typing in long duration stints, and the hardware is capable for a variety of tasks."{{Cite web|url=https://www.slashgear.com/lenovo-thinkpad-yoga-review-01307756/|title=Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga Review|date=2014-01-01|website=SlashGear|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-23}}

James Kendrick of ZDNET wrote, "The ThinkPad Yoga is a great work laptop that can be pressed into tablet duty when desired. Its heavy-duty ThinkPad construction will stand up to the rigors of a road warrior. The battery life is reasonable and the beautiful screen works well in both laptop and tablet modes."{{Cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.com/pictures/thinkpad-yoga-serious-work-laptop-decent-work-tablet-hands-on/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150228091103/http://www.zdnet.com/pictures/thinkpad-yoga-serious-work-laptop-decent-work-tablet-hands-on/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 28, 2015|title=ThinkPad Yoga: Serious work laptop, decent work tablet (hands on)|website=ZDNet|language=en|access-date=2019-02-23}}

The ThinkPad Yoga X1, (the first metal ThinkPad) has been given excellent reviews, with some review sites giving the new model a score of 4.5/5 stars.{{Cite web |url=https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-yoga-2019 |title=ThinkPad Yoga X1 review |website=Laptop |date=13 November 2019 |access-date=2020-02-24}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-X1-Yoga-2019-Laptop-Review-Aluminum-Unibody-Great-Speakers.428839.0.html |title=ThinkPad Yoda X1 review |website=NotebookCheck |date=7 August 2019 |access-date=2020-02-24}}

• Ideapad Yoga
• ThinkPad X series
• ThinkPad L series

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