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The 13.3-inch LenovoYoga 720 was an excellent two-in-one for the money, and its follow up, the Yoga 730 ($800 at Walmart), is no different. And when I say 'no different' I mean Lenovo changed little between the two models, resulting in a slightly better but not drastically dissimilar laptop. Moving up to eighth-gen Intel Core i-series processors is the biggest change, and it results in a noticeable performance boost.
There are a handful of other changes, like it now has two Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports instead of only one, and Lenovo added far-field microphones letting you call out to Microsoft'sCortana digital assistant and eventually Amazon Alexa services from up to 13 feet (4 meters) away.
Lenovo Yoga 530 81EK00DRAX. Intel Core i5-8250U 1.6Ghz up to 3.4GHz 8GB RAM DDR4 256GB SSD Storage 14” Full HD Touch Display. The Core i5-8250U model of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga strikes a great balance between form, function, power, and price for those in search of a 2-in-1 business laptop. Sporting a retractable.
The 730's design changes slight, too, but you probably wouldn't notice unless it was next to the 720. it's a little thinner and lighter, and the edges are rounded more, especially at the back. All the changes make it more comfortable to use as a tablet, whether that's with your fingers or the optional $60 Active Pen 2 with 4,096 levels of pen sensitivity.
Despite the improvement, the pricing stays about the same as the Yoga 720: The 730 starts at $880, but my review system is priced at $950, which gets you a storage increase from a 128GB PCIe SSD to a 256GB drive. The Yoga 730 isn't yet available in the UK or Australia, but the US price converts to about £700 and AU$1,265. For office work, for school work, this is just a solid pick and a good value to boot if you want a thin and light laptop.
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Basically, everything that made the 13.3-inch Yoga 720 an excellent two-in-one is still present in the 730, albeit in a slimmer, lighter package at 2.7 pounds (1.2kg) and 0.55-inch (14.1mm) thick. The iron gray metal chassis gives it a premium look and feel as do the slim bezels around the full-HD-resolution touchscreen. The screen's hefty 360-degree hinges keep the Yoga in just about any position you could want it in. They're stiff enough that it will require two hands to open it, but not so much that you'll have problems adjusting it.
The display has good color performance, but not good enough to recommend for critical photo and video editing (though this isn't designed for that in the first place). It gets adequately bright for outdoor use, though with the glossy coating you might still struggle. One nice extra, though: The display also supports Lenovo's optional $60 Active Pen 2 if writing or drawing on the screen is a necessity for you.
Unleash your creativity
Features
Features
Get used to people staring
Featuring polished aluminum surfaces and a 360° hinge that effortlessly transitions from tablet to laptop mode and back, the Yoga 530 is as stylish as it is adaptable. Available in Onyx Black, Mineral Grey, and brand-new Liquid Blue.
Also uses Pen & Ink
The optional Lenovo Active Pen features pin-point accuracy and palm-rejection technology, providing the natural feel of a pen-on-paper writing experience. Use it with Windows Ink, found on the Yoga 530 taskbar, to turn thoughts into action. Draw on a map and get turn-by-turn instructions, employ some smart editing, get creative with extra detail, and more.
Streamline your day
The Yoga 530 is packed with speed and power to boost your productivity and creativity. The latest generation of Intel® Core™ i7 processing offers up to a 40-percent performance boost with unprecedented touchscreen & pen responsiveness, faster bootups, and seamless multitasking. And optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX130 discrete graphics handle heavy-duty photo-editing tasks with ease and speed. Take your cinematic and gaming experiences to the next level.
Take it anywhere—even away from outlets
Measuring 1.6 kg and 17.6 mm, the Yoga 530 is portable enough to take anywhere, and its up-to-10-hour battery life lets you stay there for a while. If you do need a little extra juice, 15 minutes of charging* will give two additional hours of use when your battery is dwindling.
*In power-off mode. 65-watt power supply required.
Don’t bother memorizing your password
With an optional integrated fingerprint reader, you'll never need to remember your password again! One touch of your finger, via Windows Hello, lets you log in and make secure payments through PayPal. Wrapped in three layers of security, your personal info will never leave your device.
Stay connected
With 2x2 AC WiFi and a full array of ports—including USB-C, USB 3.0, and HDMI—the Yoga 530 will keep you connected to the internet as well as to a variety of external devices and displays.
It’s like having a portable home theater
Settle in for a movie—you’ll see every frame in crisp detail on the Yoga 530’s wide-angle FHD display, edged with narrow bezels and featuring 250 nits brightness. Your sound will pop too, with the virtual surround sound experience of Harmon Speakers optimized with Dolby Audio™ Premium.
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Tech Specs
Description Yoga 530 Processor - 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7
- 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i5
- 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i3
- Intel® Pentium 4415U
Operating System Display - 14-inch HD (1366 x 768) touchscreen
- 14-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS touchscreen
Graphics - Intel® Integrated
- NVIDIA® GeForce® MX130
Camera 720p HDMemory - 4 GB DDR4
- 8 GB DDR4
- 16 GB DDR4
Storage - 128 GB PCIe SSD
- 256 GB PCIe SSD
- 512 GB PCIe SSD
Battery Audio Harman speakers with Dolby Audio™ PremiumSecurity Ports - USB-C
- 2 USB 3.0
- HDMI
- 4-in-1 card reader
- Audio combo jack
Connectivity 2x2 AC WiFiColors - Onyx Black
- Mineral Grey
- Liquid Blue
Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight 1.6 kgLessTop Accessories
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Mineral Grey - i3 Windows 10 Home 4GB 128GB SSD
- Web Price:
- ₹62,290
- After Instant Savings:
- ₹47,282
- Incl. Shipping and all Taxes
- Savings:
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Product Specs
- Processor
- Intel Core i3-8130U Processor (2.20GHz, , 2 Cores, 4MB Cache)
- Operating System
- Windows 10 Home 64
- Display Type
- 14.0 FHD IPS GL TOUCH
- Memory
- 4.0GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SODIMM 2400MHz
- Hard Drive
- 128GB SSD PCIe
- Optical Drive
- No ODD
- Warranty
- 1 Year Onsite Warranty
- Speaker
- Harman speakers with Dolby Audio Premium
- AC Adapter
- 65W
- Graphics
- Integrated Graphics
- Ports
- 2xUSB 3.1, 1xUSB 3.1 Type-C, Headphone / microphone combo jack, HDMI, No Backlit Keyboard
- Weight
- 1.67Kgs
- Battery
- 4Cell 45WH
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 4.1
- Camera
- 720P HD
- Fingerprint Reader
- No
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 2X2 AC
Liquid Blue - i5 Windows 10 Home 8GB 256GB SSD
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Product Specs
- Processor
- Intel Core i5-8250U Processor (1.60GHz, up to 3.40GHz, 4 Cores, 6MB Cache)
- Operating System
- Windows 10 Home 64
- Display Type
- 14' FHD IPS Touch
- Memory
- 8.0GB PC4-19200 DDR4 SODIMM 2400MHz
- Hard Drive
- 256GB SSD PCIe
- Optical Drive
- No ODD
- Warranty
- 1 Year Onsite Warranty
- Speaker
- Harman speakers with Dolby Audio Premium
- AC Adapter
- 65W
- Graphics
- Integrated Graphics
- Ports
- 2xUSB 3.1, 1xUSB 3.1 Type-C, Headphone / microphone combo jack, Backlit Keyboard
- Camera
- 720P HD
- Weight
- 1.67Kgs
- Battery
- 4Cell 45WH
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth Version 4.1
- Fingerprint Reader
- Fingerprint Reader
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 2X2 AC