Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 Review
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- Опубліковано 29 жов 2014
- Lisa Gade reviews the Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 14 convertible Ultrabook. This is an interesting 2-in-1 with the same design as the original ThinkPad Yoga, but it has a larger 14” full HD display and switchable NVIDIA GT 840M 2 GB graphics. The Yoga 14 has the Lift and Lock keyboard that locks the keys down when in tablet and presentation modes, and it’s the usual excellent ThinkPad keyboard with backlit, tactile keys that have good travel. The laptop runs on a 1.7GHz Intel Core i5-4210U CPU with 8 gigs of RAM, a 16 gig caching solid state drive and a 1 TB hard drive. It has a very good 1920 x 1080 IPS display that has 10 points of multitouch (but there’s no pen option as with the 12.5” original ThinkPad Yoga). The 4.2 lb. (1.9 kg) Yoga 14 has dual band WiFi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.0, 3 USB ports, HDMI and an SD card slot. It’s available direct from Lenovo or via Best Buy for $1,099.
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2020. still going strong. great for work. fast and sturdy, lightweight
First time watching one of your reviews. INCREDIBLY detailed and packed full of info lots of reviews omit. Thank you!
This was the best Christmas present ever. I love this laptop so much!
Always a great in depth review. Many thanks.
Thanks for your intelligent and thorough reviews, Lisa. I actually bought this ultrabook largely because of your review. I ended up returning it largely because it had major WIFI connectivity issues. I was really liking it if it weren't for that.
I also had minor problems with glitchy startup (weird, loud beeps, and indefinite "Lenovo" screen). I noticed the touch screen was a bit glitchy, too. I got spooked and ended up returning it.
consistently reliable review lisa. Thanks!
Thanks for the great review. I bought this ThinkPad and have no regrets. It does exactly what it was designed to do and does it well. I have owned 9 laptops so far, from 11.6" screen to even an 18" screen and this ThinkPad is a perfect size to carry and use.
Great reviews, very helpful in making the final decision before buying. Thank you very much.
Thanks for the thorough and intelligent review
I love it, have the 12.5" and it's the best laptop I've ever used!
Nice review as always, Lisa. I want one!
Thanks for the great video.
The TPY 12.5 is near perfect laptop in many ways. This just takes it to the next level. The planets must have aligned or something because this laptop (assuming there's not defects like the major ghosting problem in the 12.5 TPY) is exactly everything I need as a computer science student and a light gamer.
Omg! At last. Wondering what took Lenovo so long to lend Lisa a review unit.
as usual a very good and detailed review.
I guess I probably was too excited when I saw you in Best Buy. I hope complimenting your work was ok! Thanks for your great videos Lisa.
Lenovo thinkpad Yoga + NVIDIA GT 840M!!!! wowwww just what i need it !!! Run autocad, Inventor, Solidworks !!!
Hello. Good review, specific and comprehensive. Yet, I'd also like to see the reviews of a not so mainstream phones and laptops, because there are a few interesting ones upcoming ( "GIGABYTE p34w", for eg.). Thank You!
Nice review Lisa.... Can you please do a comparison of this one against Dell XPS 13 2015 and give your perspective ?
Hi, does the screen waves during typing like it take place in Yoga 2 pro?
Thank you for your reviews, you do a great job! Carry on!
Amazing Review. Dag this lady does a great job.
My dings with this laptop are that the USB ports are strange. I lose my wifi if I plug a memory stick into the right side USB. Looking at the pics with the cover off, I am guessing that this is due to interference as the WIFI module is on the right (also the USB stick gets hot if plugged in on the right). Left side works fine.
Good Reviews, Keep'em coming. But do this one come with the pen?
I have been speaking to Lenovo in the UK and the 14" & 15" versions are due to release in mid April (any day now) with the digitizer pen. They have sales on at the moment so i would expect them to launch once they finish.
Can you please review the Motorola Droid Turbo please. A big fan of your in-depth reviews
Hey Lisa, great review! I'm primarily a Mac user but if I were to get a Windows laptop, chances are I'd get a Thinkpad. Any chance you'll review the Thinkpad S440?
Great review!
Lisa, please do a detailed review of the sharp aquos crystal. I want to hear about this device so thank you.
It would be perfect for me, if it had an active digitizer :(
Maybe there will be one next year?
Thank you Lisa i guess i found my lap. :)
Great review as always.
Not sure about Onelink dock compatibility. On Lenovo's website, both the original (USB) and Pro dock (USB, Ethernet, Video) are listed as choices but it states that the original dock is only for the X1. Can you verify that the the Pro version works? Looks like the same connector as on the X1 Carbon 2. Went to Best Buy to check out the Yoga 14 and the Best Buy "genius" said "What is Onelink? Strange looking power connector".
Chatting with Lenovo was useless as usual.
Also, if you purchase from Lenovo, you can choose one year of next day, on-site, support for $19. My past experience with Lenovo is that you will be able to purchase 2, 3, or 4 year next business day support plans with or without drop protection after registration at a significant discount from the advertised prices.
I was planning to purchase a T440s for business travel, but ordered the Yoga 14 instead,
How about a smackdown between the T440s and Yoga 14?
20:06 "it actually looks really sh- ..nice"
LOL
Is there a cover for the OneLink port next to the power port? I see that there's one for the TPY 12.5, but not on the 14?
Awesome review
Fabulous product.
There is a GORGEOUS silver TPY14 on Lenovo's US website. I can't find any information about it though, I only see a handful of photo's when you browse through the photo real on the TPY14 page.
Does anyone have any information on when it will be available? I'm in love.
would you buy a carbon x1 2013 model or a macbook pro?
So do iPad stylus things work on the screen? I want this computer for college and I prefer taking notes on my computer for some classes
On Lenovo website it says Thinkpad Yoga 12, 14 and 15 have ActivePen support, which according to some internet resources is a new next generation Wacom active digitizer pen with a battery inside.
Please do a review on the Thinkpad P40 Yoga, thanks!
If possible can you please do a review on the Toshiba Encore Write 2 10 inch and possibly do a quick smack-down with ThinkPad yoga 12.5 vs 14 inch
The yoga 3 pro has 1.1ghz intel core m. Can it still run lightroom 5, photoshop or video editor smoothly? What if the picture is 24mp raw?
Is this not available in Canada?
Probably will have new Broadwell + digitizer version next year or something.
Dear Lisa, I'm very excited about 2014 Ativ book 9 15,6 inch and making my mind to get it. The one I'm looking for is Core i5 1.6 and bit worried about the performance since its under-clocked. I will be mainly working on Code Editors and IDEs and a bit Photoshop. Will there be any performance issues to handle these apps?
Lisa, have you compared the yoga line with the x series thinkpad, which would you prefer for business applications in field work?
Hello. Would you be able to do a review of Yoga Thinkpad 15? ... and also Lenovo Flex 3 15.6."? Thanks!
With it being a think pad I was hoping for a replaceable battery. Everything else makes me want to get one.
I'll wait and see what the Yoga s5 15 brings to the table.
Is the ram upgradeable?
Hello! Great video! I have an urgent question. I have a thinkpad yoga 14 since may this year and is working perfect unilateral today. I think the problem is the touchscreen because the home button it press it self and is really annoying and it doesn't let me work... please help me!
The review is very accurate. I I just got this laptop on the 29. So besides drawing and handwriting, it is perfect for everything else. Although, Will I be able to upgrade this to full SSD ?
Any idea of when this is coming to Australia if it is coming at all?
This looks like my old Lenovo Yoga 14 but it does have a few differences from mine. I use it now as my secondary computer.
Good review, thx
I'm torned between the yoga s3 14 and the hp elitebook book 820 g3 laptops. Can you please help me to decide?
hello and thank you for your video
i just buy one yoga 14, and i don't found where and how activate the touch screen, or i don't know how you call it ( sorry, i'm french and my english level is ... not as good as it must be ;) )
please, can you tell me ?
thank you !!!
This would be the perfect laptop if it had the Wacom support like the last model had. I think I'll be looking into the Surface Pro 3 instead then.
Hi, nice video. I hesited between Lenovo Yoga 3 14" and this Lenovo Thinkpad 14". I can have the same configuration on both but the Thinkpad is 200€ most expensive than the Yoga 3.
What are the real difference between these two models ? Thanks ;)
Can you do a comparison review video between this ThinkPad Yoga 14 and the new Best Buy version THINKPAD YOGA 14 - 20DM008UUS please?
How does this compare to the X1 Yoga? I thought they were the same thing for a while...
Hi, any chance you guys got your hands on a Microsoft Band? If so can we expect any review of it?
Does it have an RJ45 port? How's the videocall quality(the mic and webcam)?
When you replaced the HDD with an SSD, did you remove the caching drive Or, did you leave it in?
None of the yoga 14 are suitable for active pen? I was looking for a 20DMCTO1WW or a 20DM009KUK
Hi Lisa, really nice review, this is probably my next laptop, the thing is, i live in germany, and beeing this an Best Buy/USA exclusive i can´t order from lenovo germany, amazonn or anywhere else, that won´t be a problem because i have friends and relatives living in the usa, my problem starts and ends with the keyboard layout, do you think that it will be possible somhow to change the regular keyboard with a german qwertz one? if this were to be possible i would buy it inmediatedly.
thanks for any feedback.
Ebay may work out or other C2C website? Or else you can ask a Chinese friend to bring it to Germany when this person visits China
Is the OS located in the SSD cache? I was thinking about adding the 512 GB ssd that I already have, but it has WIndows 8.1 in it. If I directly install the SSD, with all my files and Windows OS, onto the laptop, will it cause any issues with booting and the computer's performance--because the manufacturer's softwares is not in my SSD?
Hey Lisa, could you please give me an advice about purchasing either HP Spectre x360 or this laptop? The main difference between these two is availability of dedicated graphics and its absence. Could you please give me a hint about how much power increasing would I get with Nvidia 940m over the Intel HD 5500? thanks in advance ☺
This was a very informative video, but I have a question. My major is accounting, and I enjoy editing videos for fun. I use my laptop everyday and it is my workhorse. My budget is $1800 max. What would you suggest? I am looking for a speed machine that is consistent and reliable. I was looking at this laptop for 799$ at best buy with $300 geek squad protection for 3 years, and upgrading to 500 ssd memory. What do you think? Also should I look into getting a laptop that can upgrade to 16gb of ram and has i7?
Any info is greatly appreciated!
This laptop makes no sense ...
1080p touchscreen? Yoga form factor? 840M? Great color gamut? ThinkPad build quality? Sounds awesome for digital art! Wait, what? No digitizer? WTF Lenovo?! What's the point of making this a tablet, then?
For engineers, and business people that don't care about pen input. There are lot of people in corporate that would appreciate the bigger screen
Soccercrazyigboman Eh, I feel like at that point you're better off with a T440p or something. The Yoga 14 is way too heavy to use as a casual tablet, so without pen input the "tablet feature" kinda goes to waste.
asdfrozen
Tent Mode for presentation and Touch is faster than mouse. Fact. I definitely don't think this is going to shake up anything....yes it is kinda useless instead of just making a slimmer TPY but eh, I can see people using this thing for sure especially engineers.
Soccercrazyigboman Eh, if you're typing, the TrackPoint is a lot faster. I think if you're an engineer, something like the T440p, T540p, W540, or MacBook Pro would work better.
asdfrozen
I still don't get how to use the trackpoint lol. Seems way too stiff to use and now you're telling me its faster for typing? Um whaaaat?
Dear, can you do a review on the ThinkPad New S3 Yoga? . i5 6200u, MAX RAM 16G. 19mm thinner than Thinkpad Yoga S3.
Does this laptop have the spill-resistant keyboard like other thinkpads?
Lisa, great video! Is it possible to do a video on the 2015 ThinkPad Yoga-15! We just bought for the lady of the house. Looking forward in taking delivery within the next week. Keeping video blogging!
Mine has screen backlight bleeding when in tent mode. Black corners get yellow/green :(
Thank you for another terrific review Lisa. I went out and bought one and absolutely love it. I know the Yoga 3 14" and 15" models are supposed to be launched next month but we will see if they are any better.
Here are my first impressions of this product:
Lenovo Yoga 14 laptop first impressions: Sturdy build, fast system even with a 1TB physical 5400 RPM drive. It uses a 16gb SSD drive for caching. Keyboard is great with a good tactile feel. Only keyboard that comes close to this one is the Macbook series. Screen is bright enough at 300 nits but would be hard to see in the sunlight. Sound is very loud but tinny (as expected with a laptop). Screen is beautiful and clear. Viewing angles are excellent with no wash out by looking from sides or different angle. Bestbuy.com has on sale right now for $999 and it comes with an i5, 1TB HD, 8GB RAM and 14"IPS 1080p Screen.
www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-thinkpad-yoga-14-2-in-1-14-touch-screen-laptop-intel-core-i5-8gb-memory-1tb-16gb-hybrid-drive-black/8618451.p?id=1219354097142&skuId=8618451
hello im a beginning programmer and computer it student. I want a good laptop that i can use for school and also surfing the web, watching youtube, video editing, and designing and running programs and playing some games too. i was wondering between this yoga 14 the new yoga 15 and the msi ghost gs60-444 and gigabyte p34gv2 what do you think would be the best choice ? or if you have another option you think would work well id be glad to hear it. In a perfect world id have an i7, 16gb ram, dual band ac wifi bt 4.0, gtx 860m 4gb with maxwell or higher,hdmi, ssd, matte screen, battery life over 4 hours, backlit keyboard, 2 in 1,etc. any info would be appreciated, thanks. Also do you think a number-pad is a must for a computer it student?
Do you know if this laptop will come to Canada anytime soon?
MobileTechReview What is the weight is this laptop and would this be good for a college student?
where can i find this version? The models that i found an kontrast about 500:1 :/
Can you please do a review on Thinkpad yoga 15 with the Realsense Camera. I haven't seen even one comprehensive review on it. Thanks
+ashan panchala Most of the Lenovo Thinkpad laptops have shit reviews... it kills me.
Nah they are good machines. I actually got the thinkpad yoga 14 and I love it.
Although, I would like to know which one is better? Asus Zenbook UX303LA or this Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga 14?
When does the silver Yoga 460 come out?
Do you buy them or they give them to u for free to test them? Just wondering.
Can anyone tell me what the boot time is with the 1TB HDD and 16gb SSD? Is the speed overall terribly slower than with just a SSD?
How does a *dedicated graphics card & spinning HDD* stack up against an *Intel HD 4400 (or even Iris) & SSD*? For example the ThinkPad Yoga 14 vs the ThinkPad X1 Carbon?
Dedicated graphics is always better for gaming, video editing, etc. However, an SSD would be better if you are comparing transfer speed, boot time, etc.
What kind of stylus did you say it takes?
I need to buy a pen for this YOGA. Lenovo have no equipment in offer.Please advise what type of pen i have to buy?
One could try to explain their digitizer decision by the improving bluetooth styli ...
Did you notice any issues with the digitizer? One of my family members has a Dell like this and typing on the screen is nothing short of frustrating. Yes I know it's completely different. Still....
Which model number is this? It looks awesome
Hello Lisa,
thank you for this very good review. I have a few questions that I would appreciate if you could help me with. I want to buy this pc with the i7, 8GB RAM, GeForce, 512 SSD configurations. I am concerned with how long the 8GB RAM will be sustainable in the future; with the release of Windows 10 and software getting heavier as years go by.
1) What is your opinion about it? My use is mainly ordinary everyday stuff with the occasional Illustrator and Photoshop to create scientific graphs and illustrations.
2) Ordering the laptop with a spinning drive and putting a SSD myself will give me this extra 'micro hard drive'. Will this make any considerable improvements in "RAM" memory usage, or am I talking b******t?
Lenovo also had a 15.6'' version upgradable up to 16GB RAM, but I was concerned about the bulky size and Lenovo doesn't produce it anymore. I'm sorry for the long-winded question, your answer would clarify a lot of things!
Thank you!
Costas
How do you switch between the Nvidia 840 and on-board Intel 4400?
how would you rate this vs the yoga 2 pro 13 i7
i have this machine with a pen. My only complaint is the screen hinge separation. Very minor. But I would like it addressed.
May i know if this still a good buy this year 2023?
If anyone has a chance, would someone let me know what sort of pen I would need to find if I wanted to use a touch pen for this laptop?
I've never done a touch screen before.
This vs the Lenovo y40-80 in terms of overall value? (battery life, gaming, quality)
Where can I buy one with customization options without destroying warranty
anyone know why they removed the pen? I waited for the thinkpad 14 hoping that it would be better than the 12.5, but it does not have a pen which was amazing in the 12.5 model.
I believe they will be rolling out a model with the pen a little later. When they released the first Thinkpad Yoga it also didn't have a digitizer pen - that option came out a month or two later..
do they also have a 13.3inch version
was the reason of no wacom that people prefer it on their phone note3,4, or android tablet like note 10.1 and 12.2 provided u can still get a keyboard for those plus u can get a cheap vivotab note 8 if u want windows and onenote on it instead of having it on a large laptop/ultrabook/convertible. what about the surface pro 3 then?
I am sure there will be an option to customize this unit at some time with those options, if not this is a FAIL in my opinion, why not have an option for the digitizer pen and some more security options?
The Engadget review says this works with the Wacom digitizer pens. You are saying different - can you please confirm which one is true? That will be my major decision factor to decide whether I keep this laptop or return it to BestBuy.
It does not work with a wacom digitizer pen. Sorry pal.
I doubt it, Wacom has never made a screen bigger than 12.5" for competitors...competitors because they want you to buy their own line of drawing tablets that have bigger screens.
I have the original thinkpad yoga and I have installed an m.2 128GB SSD with a 2TB Samsung spinning hard drive to have the best of both world. Honestly, the m.2 SSD is a bit slow compare to other 2.5" SSD, but it's a compromise I'm willing to trade.
Not having a wacom pen support is a bit of a deal killer for me in what would be a perfect laptop :(