Here working perfectly with this beautiful carbon i7 in 2021. It is very fast... no heath.. no noise... the best laptop ever... I love the function keys... it has it all... sensors.. battery... screen...power... light and solid! REGARDS
I've just purchased this online (and still waiting for the vendor to post it to me) before I found this video. I must say I'm impressed with what I see here. Hope it does what it claims to be doing.
Lisa! you are heaven sent! i refuse to bnuy a smartphone or laptop without your review.....lol there was a great deal on this laptop today and I reluctant ly going to buy the surface pro 4.....i just cant get over buying the type cover separate from the the tablet. Plus I wanted an i7... well, the asking price simply was too difficult to swallow. I got the i7 version with 1920X 1080...256GB just off lease from Lenovo for $637! Thanks to this review, I feel like I won one for the poor man! I am just a college English professor who grades a lot of papers.... more than enough for me.....lol
Well. The anti glare film was not glued on very good, there where some air bubbles inside, so i ripped it off. Unlike other Thinkpads this one is not protected against spill damage, so be very careful not to damage your interiors. If that is the case it is on the other hand very easy do disassemble and replace the motherboard for example with spare parts. The Yoga 12 is very solid when it drops off your desk or else. No major damage so far. Once i fell on my backpack with a Longboard in full speed. the Yoga 12 dampened my fall. Worked afterwards as if nothing happended. There was a little bit of bending as a result tho. Touchscreen with certain programms such as microsoft one note is very annoying as soon as it bugs out, when you fiddle around with it too much. A party of touching dots and input commands on one Region of your screen is the Result. Thing runs 24/7 for a few years now. So far i would have bought it no matter the contras.
Hi Lisa, I just bought a thinkpad yoga 12 recently and I am pleased with the performance. However I just can't get used to the windows 10 and I want a downgrade at windows 7 without losing the license. Do you know if it is possible? and if yes how it would affect my thinkpad? Thanks in advance.
@MobileTechReview Thank you so much for the reviews! They are very helpful! I have a few questions: 1.) Is the S1 model very different from the 2nd generation? 2.) If yes, is the upgrade to intel Broadwell, Intel7265AC WiFi, and Windows 10 worth the price hike? (i.e. is the ability to get signal for wifi going to make a noticeable difference?) 3.) Are there any other concerns I should have about the 1st gen models?
Hi Lisa!! A very helpful and thorough review. I just have a question. So, only recently I bought this same exact ThinkPad (Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 2nd Gen) and mine definitely came with a small stylus. However, I'm an artist and I'm looking for a bigger and more comfortable Active pen that's compatible with my ThinkPad Yoga. Recently I bought a Lenovo Active Pen and unfortunately it didn't work. Any recommendations on which pens that work?
Once Thinkpad yoga 12 keeps its Wacom screen, its advantage over the other competitors will be dominating. Consider how much Wacom Cintiq Companion charges.
Right ! Got mine for $212 on eBay can’t wait for it to come in may need a new screen who knows lol actually hope it runs Linux better than my new Samsung Notebook 7 Spin !
@@grippysockgf I'm buying up the last of the great Thinkpads I can find. Got an Thinkpad x230 tablet as a daily driver. 16gbram, i7intel, 1tbssd, 1tbmsata, external GPU using expresscard.
I would love to hear your thoughts on the TPY vs the X360 and the X1 carbon. I am especially interested in knowing how the Pen input on the X1 compares to the X360. I am considering all of these laptops for law school. Leaning towards the TPY.
Hi Lisa! Thanks for a great review. I'd like to request for a review on Thinkpad Yoga 14 (2nd Generation), the one that supports Thinkpad Pen Pro (need AAAA batteries to work). And if you happen to know, is there the i7 version for that model? Thank you!
Jacob eMatt They might be expensive but you get what you pay for and more. I have the last generation and must say best laptop I've used, speedy, great battery life, bright screen and my favorite, the keyboard!!
You're right re colours, I have v1 model the reds are more like orange, shame because it is a fantastic laptop apart from that. You're think they'd use a different panel for the v2.
Hi Lisa, I've been going through pretty much all your laptop review videos, and I admit I am very impressed, I am a bit stuck however in terms of which laptop I should actually purchase. I'm a 2nd year Mechanical Engineering student, and in dire need of a new laptop. I need to operate effectively in terms of supporting; Solid Works, AutoCad, CadCam software, Photoshop, Movie Editing software and the basic Office applications. Speed, durability, battery life, and a High Resolution display are key for me. Something not too heavy or very large, and can last at least the next 2-3 years of my College life. Any suggestions I'll greatly appreciate. Thanks in advance.
Rottensteam I was 10 years old when I got my first computer: A VTech Expo 486. I don't remember the model of it, but it did run Windows 3.1. I used to think "Windows 95 is cool." I was right, lol.
Hi, I bought one a while ago. I is a pretty solid laptop. However, recently, the laptop screen itself is no longer rotating when I switch it into table mode. Anything I can do?
hello! I've been a fan for a while now, and with school starting up soon, I've REALLY been looking into getting a new laptop. however, I've been very overwhelmed with all the different options. I'm really just looking for a 13-14 inch laptop I can take from class to class, ability to play casual games, and not too expensive... Any suggestions?
there are a lot of cheap ultra books out there with great things, for example Asus ux305 about $699. i would recommend looking around if your heart is set on something a bit more expensive you can always find it discontented. good luck!!
there are a lot of cheap ultra books out there with great things, for example Asus ux305 about $699. i would recommend looking around if your heart is set on something a bit more expensive you can always find it discontented. good luck!!
Buy the first gen instead. I found it on Amazon for 800-900 with a 128 GB SSD, digitizer support and a Full HD screen. The prices on the second gen are just stupid in my opinion; especially considering they did nothing but change the trackpad layout.
I just ordered my second gen with an i7, 8 gb ram, 500 gb hard drive with the extra 16 gb ssd plus the full hd with pen for 956 on Lenovo. Pretty good deal. Can't wait for it to come!
Does the Yoga 12 heat up in tablet mode? I read many concerns regarding the fan grill at the bottom so when in tablet mode it gets insanely hot. Anybody can confirm?
Alright so I'm getting a laptop for college and need some help. I've seen loads and loads of reviews on the laptops and their are mixed opinions. I'm not a Mac fan so I've been looking at Lenovo and Asus. Can anyone help with which brand and model to get? Looking for a good dependable college laptop for typing essays, power points, and research (Particularly from experience)
Jose Daniel Mesa Simon 15 is still the 1st gen, no wacom pen. It is a pity. And lenovo pen is not competitive against Wacom. Nothing stands against Wacom in terms of stylus, not Dell, not Ntrig, not Lenovo.
I still have my Inspiron, but I just got the Thinkpad as well. Side by side comparison, the dell wins hands down with its screen, speakers, and pen-to-screen accuracy. The Dell and TPY both have 1080p displays, but the matte finish on the TPY really milks up the display, which is kind of a shame. The Dell's screen is a real treat to look at. The TPY wins in reliability & performance. It doesn't get the occasional hiccups the Dell gets from time to time. The Dell uses a synaptics digitizer which is super accurate everywhere, but has a horrible range, so hovering takes a lot of concentration, and notetaking is very frustrating because the screen often responding to your palm. The Wacom digitizer has a farther range, and is MUCH more fluid and easy to take notes with, but accuracy suffers around the edges of the screen. As far as I can tell, the Dell has only 1 pen available for it, the 750-AAGN, which works well but is built shitty, each one only lasts about a month before it breaks on me. The TPY has tons of pens available for it, hell even the pen on my Note 5 works on it. The Lenovo also has better build quality, the Dell has developed a creak when opening the lid. Also the Lenovo clicks nicely into tablet mode and stays put, whereas the dell's screen is a bit floppy in tablet mode. They seem to have roughly the same battery life. And lastly, Lenovo's keyboard is absolutely fantastic. It's hard to say which machine is better; they each excel in certain areas and fall short in others. If notetaking is important to you, go with the TPY. If you just want a good, all around ultrabook for watching movies and occasional artsy stuff, go with the Dell ( look at the HP x360 as well)
Hello, My local computer store got in a wave of these computers in refurbished form. They are the I5/8GB/256SSD models with the FHD screens and the pens. They seem like solid machines and they tick a lot of boxes when it comes to what I want in a laptop given their specs and features. The store is selling them for $450 Canadian, which is about $345 US. If anyone knows the answers to these questions I would greatly appreciate it: 1) At the selling price that I mentioned would you say that I would be getting good value if I purchased one of these machines? I guess they are now about 5 yrs old now so would I perhaps be better off buying something more current? 2) Can you sign your signature onto PDF documents with the pen (An example of what to sign would be an application for a bank loan that is in PDF format)? 3) Is this computer powerful enough to run audio recording software for creating rock or electronic music? Thanks.
I think the screen was too small for me. And also I think the pen didn't work well for what I need (signing contracts). It was about a year ago so I don't remember exactly but I'm pretty sure.
Good review but again shows nothing about the power adapter, size, power rating, if it's proprietary or USB C etc. Even a photo would be nice. Last time on another model (L390 yoga) I went through the entire video without this info. I guess for this model it's not so important but on the L390 yoga which I ended up getting, the deciding factor was that it charges via usb c so no extra adapters/power bricks needed to be carried. Regardless well detailed video. I will give it a like.
Here working perfectly with this beautiful carbon i7 in 2021. It is very fast... no heath.. no noise... the best laptop ever... I love the function keys... it has it all... sensors.. battery... screen...power... light and solid! REGARDS
I've just purchased this online (and still waiting for the vendor to post it to me) before I found this video. I must say I'm impressed with what I see here. Hope it does what it claims to be doing.
I love ThinkPad stuff and your reviews on them.
Yes please! Smackdown between the Spectre X360 and for good measure the Dell Inspiron 13 7000 SE as well. Love your reviews, keep up the great work!
Lisa! you are heaven sent! i refuse to bnuy a smartphone or laptop without your review.....lol
there was a great deal on this laptop today and I reluctant ly going to buy the surface pro 4.....i just cant get over buying the type cover separate from the the tablet. Plus I wanted an i7... well, the asking price simply was too difficult to swallow. I got the i7 version with 1920X 1080...256GB just off lease from Lenovo for $637! Thanks to this review, I feel like I won one for the poor man! I am just a college English professor who grades a lot of papers.... more than enough for me.....lol
I've been waiting for this baby! Love this computer.
Thank you very much Lisa, and finally my dream come true, this is a laptop that I was looking
for, I will buy it
Please, use 1080p 60fps mode for recording video it's much better and smoother. Thanks
Well. The anti glare film was not glued on very good, there where some air bubbles inside, so i ripped it off. Unlike other Thinkpads this one is not protected against spill damage, so be very careful not to damage your interiors. If that is the case it is on the other hand very easy do disassemble and replace the motherboard for example with spare parts. The Yoga 12 is very solid when it drops off your desk or else. No major damage so far. Once i fell on my backpack with a Longboard in full speed. the Yoga 12 dampened my fall. Worked afterwards as if nothing happended. There was a little bit of bending as a result tho. Touchscreen with certain programms such as microsoft one note is very annoying as soon as it bugs out, when you fiddle around with it too much. A party of touching dots and input commands on one Region of your screen is the Result. Thing runs 24/7 for a few years now. So far i would have bought it no matter the contras.
A little glitch in the description. 13366 x 768 that is one widescreen laptop !
Keep up the good work as always though, Lisa!
Smackdown please! And once again, another great video! What a great job!
Hi Lisa,
I just bought a thinkpad yoga 12 recently and I am pleased with the performance. However I just can't get used to the windows 10 and I want a downgrade at windows 7 without losing the license. Do you know if it is possible? and if yes how it would affect my thinkpad?
Thanks in advance.
Actually, you also reviewed it in a comparison video on May 2014.
@MobileTechReview Thank you so much for the reviews! They are very helpful! I have a few questions:
1.) Is the S1 model very different from the 2nd generation?
2.) If yes, is the upgrade to intel Broadwell, Intel7265AC WiFi, and Windows 10 worth the price hike? (i.e. is the ability to get signal for wifi going to make a noticeable difference?)
3.) Are there any other concerns I should have about the 1st gen models?
+mhswrsler Another thing to consider: If you want to use the trackpoint, you'll want the 2nd gen because it has seperate buttons for them.
HP spectre x360 smackdown please. :)
Hi Lisa!! A very helpful and thorough review. I just have a question. So, only recently I bought this same exact ThinkPad (Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 2nd Gen) and mine definitely came with a small stylus. However, I'm an artist and I'm looking for a bigger and more comfortable Active pen that's compatible with my ThinkPad Yoga. Recently I bought a Lenovo Active Pen and unfortunately it didn't work. Any recommendations on which pens that work?
You can use any EMR stylus (the same as the Samsung S-pen)
Speaking of color gamut, the 2nd gen Thinkpad Yoga 14 has a lower gamut compared to the 1st gen. But does add Wacom. Such a bummer
I just got this and love it.
I would love to see the new ThinkPad yoga 14 with the midis 940m and 'ActivePen'
Once Thinkpad yoga 12 keeps its Wacom screen, its advantage over the other competitors will be dominating.
Consider how much Wacom Cintiq Companion charges.
Lisa, I would like to see you do a Smack Down with the HP Spectre X360. Keep up the great reviews. Thanks
Would like a smack down between Lenovo thinkpad yoga 12 and HP spectre x360
Hi.... any chance of doing a review of the Thinkpad Yoga 260?
How to factory reset Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12? Please share that tutorial
You can get these for $250 now and it's amazing!
Right ! Got mine for $212 on eBay can’t wait for it to come in may need a new screen who knows lol
actually hope it runs Linux better than my new Samsung Notebook 7 Spin !
@@grippysockgf I'm buying up the last of the great Thinkpads I can find. Got an Thinkpad x230 tablet as a daily driver. 16gbram, i7intel, 1tbssd, 1tbmsata, external GPU using expresscard.
Nathan Hromanik oh hell yea man that sounds sweet!
I would love to hear your thoughts on the TPY vs the X360 and the X1 carbon. I am especially interested in knowing how the Pen input on the X1 compares to the X360. I am considering all of these laptops for law school. Leaning towards the TPY.
Hi Lisa! Thanks for a great review. I'd like to request for a review on Thinkpad Yoga 14 (2nd Generation), the one that supports Thinkpad Pen Pro (need AAAA batteries to work). And if you happen to know, is there the i7 version for that model? Thank you!
The base model seems obscenely expensive...what's up with the prices on lenovo stuff lately? seems mighty inflated for some models...
***** No kidding, thinkpads are obscenely expensive...
Jacob eMatt They might be expensive but you get what you pay for and more. I have the last generation and must say best laptop I've used, speedy, great battery life, bright screen and my favorite, the keyboard!!
Jacob eMatt also great build quality
PapayaMan You can get all of that in laptops for half the price.
Jacob eMatt I also needed an i7, ssd, 8gb ram and pen, its hard to find an ultrabook at half the price with those specs
Great review as usual
MobileTechReview Is the refreshed 14'' version available with an active digitizer and pen? It wasn't available previously.
Possible to do a smack down with the Dell Inspiron 7000 special edition? Both look really close not sure which to choose.
how has reliability been? smackdown x360 pls
well I formatted mine and It lost some features like touch without a pen and keyboard lighting. Are there solutions?
any chance of seeing a comparison between this and the consumer line like the Yoga 720 series?
When the ThinkPad Retro comes out will you do a review? (Not if, when.... I'll storm Lenovo's HQ if they don't....)
You're right re colours, I have v1 model the reds are more like orange, shame because it is a fantastic laptop apart from that. You're think they'd use a different panel for the v2.
Excellent reviews
Hi Lisa, I've been going through pretty much all your laptop review videos, and I admit I am very impressed, I am a bit stuck however in terms of which laptop I should actually purchase. I'm a 2nd year Mechanical Engineering student, and in dire need of a new laptop. I need to operate effectively in terms of supporting; Solid Works, AutoCad, CadCam software, Photoshop, Movie Editing software and the basic Office applications. Speed, durability, battery life, and a High Resolution display are key for me. Something not too heavy or very large, and can last at least the next 2-3 years of my College life. Any suggestions I'll greatly appreciate. Thanks in advance.
Hayden Rudolfo check out the TPY 14" gen 2
You should review a Commedore64 or a Macintosh II or something like that xD
Rottensteam The Mac II was my first color screen computer :)
MobileTechReview Vic 20 for me. We're showing our age. :p
Rottensteam I was 10 years old when I got my first computer: A VTech Expo 486. I don't remember the model of it, but it did run Windows 3.1. I used to think "Windows 95 is cool." I was right, lol.
+Rottensteam
AMIGA 500 !
+Rottensteam
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009F1IHZK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009F1IHZK&linkCode=as2&tag=yutubzs3-20&linkId=AIXL5PZMDE6PDCFL Yoga 12 is $399
Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12 2nd Gen Review
Hey Lisa, I get a kickout of you, ( easy peasy) , heh, Anyway, great review, would really like to see a comparision with the Hp.
Does anyone know where I can buy this model with 8 gigs of ram!? On their website they only have the 4 gig models.
Will a Wacom pen with tilt recognition work with this machine?
Hi, I bought one a while ago. I is a pretty solid laptop. However, recently, the laptop screen itself is no longer rotating when I switch it into table mode. Anything I can do?
Nice review!
I'm buying a laptop, which one should I buy?
hello! I've been a fan for a while now, and with school starting up soon, I've REALLY been looking into getting a new laptop. however, I've been very overwhelmed with all the different options. I'm really just looking for a 13-14 inch laptop I can take from class to class, ability to play casual games, and not too expensive... Any suggestions?
there are a lot of cheap ultra books out there with great things, for example Asus ux305 about $699. i would recommend looking around if your heart is set on something a bit more expensive you can always find it discontented. good luck!!
there are a lot of cheap ultra books out there with great things, for example Asus ux305 about $699. i would recommend looking around if your heart is set on something a bit more expensive you can always find it discontented. good luck!!
Can you make a smack down vs. The hp spectre x360 and the dell XPS 13
Buy the first gen instead. I found it on Amazon for 800-900 with a 128 GB SSD, digitizer support and a Full HD screen. The prices on the second gen are just stupid in my opinion; especially considering they did nothing but change the trackpad layout.
I just ordered my second gen with an i7, 8 gb ram, 500 gb hard drive with the extra 16 gb ssd plus the full hd with pen for 956 on Lenovo. Pretty good deal. Can't wait for it to come!
Can I use a Wacom pen for this?
Does the touch pad have the same physical click feature (where the entire pad is a big button) as the 1st generation Yoga (S1)?
I can confirm that it has.
WIll an SD card sit flush inside the card reader?
what's the successor to this product?
What type of ssd model fits pcie slots?
That's a super high res display, 13366 x 768! ;)
Can you please have a review on ASUS X555LJ i7 laptop. Great help. Thank you.
Should i buy this used in 2022 for drawing, note taking and watching videos on youtube?
nvm bought it 2yrs ago and like it
@@animerroris it heavy?
Does the Yoga 12 heat up in tablet mode? I read many concerns regarding the fan grill at the bottom so when in tablet mode it gets insanely hot. Anybody can confirm?
Hi lisa please review the Alienware 15
Can i upgrade ram from 4GB to 8GB of the system
Touch point 2 or 10?
Spectre x360 vs Thinkpad yoga!!!
Smackdown please!!!!!!!
Smackdown with Spectre 360 pls.
@MobileTechReview
Hello Lisa! Please can you be the first in testing the new lenovo thinkpad 260/460 ? that would be great :D greetings
Alright so I'm getting a laptop for college and need some help. I've seen loads and loads of reviews on the laptops and their are mixed opinions. I'm not a Mac fan so I've been looking at Lenovo and Asus. Can anyone help with which brand and model to get? Looking for a good dependable college laptop for typing essays, power points, and research (Particularly from experience)
MobileTechReview
Lenovo Thinkpad 15/14 are compatible with the styus technology?
You can buy a "lenovo pen" and use it on the lenovo thinkpad 15/14?
Jose Daniel Mesa Simon 15 is still the 1st gen, no wacom pen. It is a pity.
And lenovo pen is not competitive against Wacom.
Nothing stands against Wacom in terms of stylus, not Dell, not Ntrig, not Lenovo.
We conected us with America.☺
watching on Windows 10!
Please reply___is the thinkpad yoga better than inspiron 13 7000?
+Clement Sudhahar
Yes.
-written on my Inspiron 13 7000 SE
I still have my Inspiron, but I just got the Thinkpad as well.
Side by side comparison, the dell wins hands down with its screen, speakers, and pen-to-screen accuracy. The Dell and TPY both have 1080p displays, but the matte finish on the TPY really milks up the display, which is kind of a shame. The Dell's screen is a real treat to look at. The TPY wins in reliability & performance. It doesn't get the occasional hiccups the Dell gets from time to time.
The Dell uses a synaptics digitizer which is super accurate everywhere, but has a horrible range, so hovering takes a lot of concentration, and notetaking is very frustrating because the screen often responding to your palm. The Wacom digitizer has a farther range, and is MUCH more fluid and easy to take notes with, but accuracy suffers around the edges of the screen.
As far as I can tell, the Dell has only 1 pen available for it, the 750-AAGN, which works well but is built shitty, each one only lasts about a month before it breaks on me. The TPY has tons of pens available for it, hell even the pen on my Note 5 works on it.
The Lenovo also has better build quality, the Dell has developed a creak when opening the lid. Also the Lenovo clicks nicely into tablet mode and stays put, whereas the dell's screen is a bit floppy in tablet mode. They seem to have roughly the same battery life.
And lastly, Lenovo's keyboard is absolutely fantastic.
It's hard to say which machine is better; they each excel in certain areas and fall short in others. If notetaking is important to you, go with the TPY. If you just want a good, all around ultrabook for watching movies and occasional artsy stuff, go with the Dell ( look at the HP x360 as well)
+Spencer Kelly thanks
I actually like it!
god I want one but the soldered ram sucks.
Hello,
My local computer store got in a wave of these computers in refurbished form. They are the I5/8GB/256SSD models with the FHD screens and the pens. They seem like solid machines and they tick a lot of boxes when it comes to what I want in a laptop given their specs and features. The store is selling them for $450 Canadian, which is about $345 US. If anyone knows the answers to these questions I would greatly appreciate it:
1) At the selling price that I mentioned would you say that I would be getting good value if I purchased one of these machines? I guess they are now about 5 yrs old now so would I perhaps be better off buying something more current?
2) Can you sign your signature onto PDF documents with the pen (An example of what to sign would be an application for a bank loan that is in PDF format)?
3) Is this computer powerful enough to run audio recording software for creating rock or electronic music?
Thanks.
Did you buy it? We’re your questions answered?
@@mindsetmotiv8 no, onone answered.
I think I bought one It was either this one or the one that was similar. I returned it after 2 weeks though.
@@kqh123 why did you return it?
I think the screen was too small for me. And also I think the pen didn't work well for what I need (signing contracts). It was about a year ago so I don't remember exactly but I'm pretty sure.
Where is IE? I only see edge in windows 10
cascadehiker50 Never mind I found it....Doh!
Does it have palm rejection?
Yes
the bottom bezel is like a mile wide. It makes it look dated IMO.
Yes and no... watch a video on how to replace the display and you would see why... it’s not ment to look pretty.. meant to work
Smackdown!
I want that smackdown!😎
That bezel though.
Where id the gd power button??? Stsrt the video with that!!
smackdown leggo
Good review but again shows nothing about the power adapter, size, power rating, if it's proprietary or USB C etc. Even a photo would be nice. Last time on another model (L390 yoga) I went through the entire video without this info. I guess for this model it's not so important but on the L390 yoga which I ended up getting, the deciding factor was that it charges via usb c so no extra adapters/power bricks needed to be carried. Regardless well detailed video. I will give it a like.
Wacom= "Whack'em".. come on
Windows 10 is what 8.1 should have been
nice
144p we meet again!
144potatocam
2nd like close.... hi!!!
I just got this and love it.