Lenovo Continues The Multimode Revolution By Expanding Their Product Lineup!

Posted By Jacob Krol on January 5, 2014 7:00 pm

Lenovo is continuing the multimode revolution by expanding their product lineup. They are offering a wide range of choices for customers with many different modes. The Miix2, YOGA 2, Flex 14D & 15D, have all just been announced at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show!

We just raved about the Miix2 8 and called it the best 8-inch Windows 8 Tablet on the market, Lenovo is expanding the great features of this device to two new products. Unveiling the Miix2 in both 10 and 11 inch sizes, they give you all the power of a Windows 8 PC and put it into the form of a multi mode tablet. You can pop it into a base to give you the full PC experience and when you want ultra portability, simply pop it out of the base. The keyboard case allows for you to use the Miix’s in three modes in total. If you are looking for connectivity, both the Miix2 10 and 11 feature a mini HDMI port, an SD card reader, micro SD card slots, USB 2.0 port, and a SD card reader.

The Miix2 10 is the most portable of the new Miix series announced today. It weighs just 1.31-pounds and is only 0.36-inches thick. It will be running Windows 8.1 and it is a 64-bit tablet thanks to a Quad Core Intel Atom processor with up to 2GB of RAM. You can control Windows 8.1 via the 10.1-inch full HD display with 10-point multi-touch,178o wide viewing angles, and a 1920 X 1200 resolution. A 5 megapixel camera is on the back and a 2 megapixel camera is on the front. It features JBL speakers, up to 128GB of storage internally, a micro SD card slot, and more. The Miix2 10 will be available in March and will start at $499.99!

The Miix2 11 truly harnesses the power of a PC and puts it in a much more portable form. You can get more speed to be more productive, as it is being powered by up to a 4th Generation Intel Core i5 processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM. For storage you can go as big as a 256GB SSD internally, plus a micro SD card slot for expansion. It is running Windows 8.1 and features a 11.6- full HD display with 10-point touch, 178 wide viewing angles, and a 1920 X 1200 resolution! The Miix2 11 is quite the powerful portable and will be landing in April for a starting price of $699!

When Lenovo first introduced the YOGA to us, they showed us a glimpse of the future. One filled with many devices that can be more productive not only because of the hardware inside, but because of the design. Now, they are making the YOGA mainstream and more affordable. Introducing the YOGA 2 11, it starts at just $529 and is loaded with features. It comes packed with the four modes, Laptop, Stand, Tent, and Tablet. The dual hinge design makes all of the modes possible. It weighs only 2.9-pounds and is just 0.67-inches thick. It gets its speed from up to Quad Core Intel Pentium processor paired with up to 4GB of RAM. It is running Windows 8.1 and you control it via the 11.6-inch HD 178 wide-view display with 10-point touch and 1366 X 768 resolution. There are several software features on the YOGA 2 11, like Lenovo Picks which will recommend applications for you to use depending on which mode you are in and with Lenovo Transition you can have it open certain applications when you switch to a certain mode. Making the speakers even better and increasing the quality is Dolby Home Theater v4. The YOGA 2 11 will certainly be a highlight of the show and it is great to see that Lenovo is opening up the YOGA brand to a whole new market.

The YOGA 2 13 is the powerhouse variant that was announced today. It gives you a powerful experience at a more affordable price point of $999. Even though it has more power, it still has a portable design at just 3.5-pounds and only 0.68-inches thick. The YOGA 2 13 is powered by up to a 4th Generation Intel Core i5 processor with 8GB of RAM. It is running Windows 8.1 and you can have up to 500GB of storage. It has a 13.3-inche Full HD 178 wide-view display with 10-point touch and 1920 X 1080 resolution. The AccuType Keyboard is backlit on the YOGA 2 13 and it features both motion and voice controls. The YOGA 2 13 is a true multimode powerhouse.

Next we have the very affordable two mode devices, those being the Flex 14D and 15D. These two PC’s combine both work and play into one machine. They are powered by to AMD A6-5200M quad-core processor with 8GB of RAM. The 14D has a 14-inch HD display with 10-point multi-touch and a 1366 X 768 resolution, while the 15D has a 15.6-in HD display with 10-point multi-touch and 1366 X 768 resolution. You can have a mix of storage solutions, like a stand hard drive with an SSD. Via the 180-degree hinge you get the modes, including the popular stand mode. The Lenovo Flex 14D and 15D begin at $499.99 and will be available in 2014.

With 2014 just beginning, Lenovo is already continuing the multi mode revolution. With the new Miix2 10 or 11, they are brining all of the great features of the Miix2 8 to a larger form factor. Harnessing the power of PC and putting it into a super portable tablet form factor. The YOGA started the multimode revolution and now with the YOGA 2 11 and 13, they are making this product very affordable. Lastly, with the Flex 14D and 15D they are bringing the two mode devices mainstream with a lower price point. I can not wait to check out all of the new multimode products from Lenovo. Stay Tuned To NJTechReviews For More Coverage Of The 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, Powered By Lenovo For Those Who Do!

Press Release

Lenovo Adds More Convertibles and Detachable Devices to Multimode Computing Roster

New Four, Three and Two Mode Products Give Consumers Wide Range of Choices 

• MIIX 2 premieres 3-in-1 detachable laptop design in ultraportable 10-in and performance- focused 11-in models
• YOGA 2 brings legendary laptop, tablet, tent and stand modes to mainstream consumers in a refined design
• Flex 14D & 15D convertible laptops package two modes in one machine for incredible value

LAS VEGAS – January 6, 2014: Multimode computing leader Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show announced new additions to its multimode product lineup with the MIIX 2, a detachable three-mode laptop; the YOGA 2, a smarter convertible laptop with four unique modes; and the Flex 14D and 15D, dual mode convertible laptops that give consumers incredible value.

The 10-in and 11-in models of the MIIX 2 turn heads for their detachable design featuring Laptop, Stand and Tablet Modes. The YOGA 2 advances the original YOGA laptop’s reputation for its 360° flip and fold design but now with more advanced specifications and at mainstream prices. Based on the original Flex convertible laptops, the new Flex 14D and 15D give users the same great Laptop and Stand modes but now with up to AMD A6 quad core processor technology and AMD RadeonTM graphics.

Expanding Multimode Design with MIIX 2 Detachables

Recognizing that one design doesn’t fit all, the MIIX 2 gives people a different way to enjoy the benefits of multimode computing with its unique detachable design. MIIX 2 gives users the freedom to take only the touchscreen tablet when they’re on the go, and then connect back to the base for a full Windows 8.1 laptop experience when they need it. In Laptop Mode, they can use this form factor for a great combination of screen real estate with a full-size keyboard. Then they can simply turn the tablet 180° and insert it into the keyboard base to engage MIIX 2’s third mode, Stand Mode, to watch movies or view photos.

Ultraportable 10-in

Perfectly sized for mobility, the 10-in MIIX 2 features extreme portability with industry-leading thinness at just 0.36-in and weighing just 1.3lbs. Running the new 64-bit enabled quad-core Intel® AtomTM processor and Windows 8.1, it offers users an ideal blend of portability and entertainment features with its FHD 1920×1200 10-finger touchscreen display, WiFi and optional 3G1, JBL surround speakers for rich, immersive audio, up to 128 GB of eMMC storage along with a micro SD slot for adding up to 32 GB of music, movies, photos and other data. Users can capture mobile memories with its 720p high resolution 2 MP front and 5 MP rear cameras. And thanks to its all day battery life, users can work and play longer on one charge.

Performance-Focused 11-in

While the 10-in MIIX 2 optimizes for extreme mobility, the 11-in model focuses on delivering a higher level of performance with its up to 4th generation Intel® CoreTM i5 processor, greater storage up to 256GB of fast solid state drive storage and a FHD 1920×1200 IPS wide-view display. The MIIX 11-in also comes equipped with many of the same leading features of the smaller 10-in model starting with Windows 8.1 with 10-finger touch support and also with WiFi and optional 3G1, JBL® speakers, high resolution front and rear cameras and long battery life for all day computing.

Both models of the Silver Grey MIIX 2 make connecting, storing and moving content easy with their mini HDMI port to display content on larger screens, an SD card reader, micro USB port and micro SD cards along with USB 2.0 support on the keyboard.

YOGA 2 and Flex 14/15D Go Mainstream & Expand Consumer-Friendly Features

YOGA, the convertible laptop line that set the mold for multimode computing, continues to refine its consumer-friendly features with YOGA 2, giving users its trendsetting design with new smart software functionality at a more affordable mainstream price starting at $529 (11-in model). YOGA 2 also gets smarter with more apps for YOGA Picks, Lenovo’s unique concierge-like service that recommends specific apps based on YOGA 2’s mode. Users will continue to love its Laptop, Stand, Tent and Tablet Modes but now in a more compact package with enhanced specifications.

The 11-in model measures just 0.67-in thin, weighs 2.9lbs and features up to the brand new quad- core Intel® Pentium® processors for quick performance. Users can store lots of personal media files including photos, movies and games with its 500 GB HDD.

The larger, more workhorse 13-in model is 0.68-in thin, weighs 3.5lbs and features up to 4th generation Intel Core i5 processors, a backlit keyboard as well as a Full HD (1920×1080) display. It also offers plenty of storage for important data with up to 500 GB HDD or SSHD. For the YOGA 2, Lenovo offers a portfolio of integrated services solutions including warranty extensions, warranty upgrades, accident damage protection and premium technical support.

The new Flex 14D and 15D convertible laptops further expand Lenovo’s multimode convertible laptop selection by providing extreme value for the performance with up to AMD A6 quad core processors and AMD RadeonTM graphics. The Flex 14D and 15D offer consumers two great modes – Laptop and Stand – in one device. They serve as full performance laptops when needed, or with a 180° flip, they turn into a fun way to experience the latest in entertainment with Dolby® Advanced AudioTM v2 and all day battery life.

For all the new products, Lenovo offers a portfolio of integrated services solutions including warranty extensions and upgrades, premium technical support and accident damage protection.

Quote

“With our detachable MIIX 2 and convertible YOGA 2 and Flex devices, people no longer have to choose between a laptop or tablet. Our multimode products give them the best of both laptop and tablet worlds plus even new modes that make it better and easier to interact and watch their personal digital content,” said David Roman, chief marketing officer, Lenovo. “Now the only decision they have to make is choosing which Lenovo multimode product they prefer – one that flips and folds or one that detaches.”

Lenovo’s elegant next generation of 2 in 1 devices open up entirely new ways for people to connect, share, work and play,” said Navin Shenoy, vice president and general manager of the Mobile Client Platform Division at Intel Corporation. “With powerful Intel processors, products like the MIIX 2 deliver the right balance of long battery life and amazing performance so people can stay productive whether they’re using it as a tablet or laptop.”

Pricing and Availability2

Models of the Lenovo MIIX 2 convertible laptop start at $499 for the 10-in model and $699 for the 11- in model. The 10-in model will be available beginning in March. The 11-in model will be available starting in April. They will be sold via major retailers and www.lenovo.com.

Models of the YOGA 2 13-in start at $999 and are available beginning in February at Best Buy, Best Buy Canada, Future Shop and www.lenovo.com.

Models of the YOGA 2 11-in start at $529 and are available beginning in late January at Best Buy, Best Buy Canada, Future Shop, and www.lenovo.com.
Both models of the Flex14D and 15D start at $499 and are available beginning December 2013 via major retailers and www.lenovo.com.

1Available on select models in select regions. Requires a data plan purchased separately from a carrier and not included with the device.
2Prices do not include tax or shipping and are subject to change without notice. Reseller prices may vary. Price does not include all advertised features. All offers subject to availability. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.