Buying a Lenovo Legion Y700 in the UK

[@dt4417]

there 2023 version is launching this Aug with SD 8 Gen 1 chip.

[@MarcusTDM]

Awesome, guessing will be a lot more expensive though.

[@aerutus4720]

​@@MarcusTDMprice difference for the cheapest version on china just 500 yuan though, but snapdragon 870 still great for today application

[@CragScrambler]

@@MarcusTDM I paid £330 so yeah a bit more, but has 12gb and 256gb storage.

[@Miguel-Del]

The 2023 version is sold in China only?

[@aerutus4720]

@@Miguel-Del both version should be china only, the "global version" basically just adding other languange to china version

[@LC-ig5hp]

I am not sure if anyone has asked but did you have to paid added tax on this? I was looking at the 2023 model for around £248 atm but usually anything over £135 I am fairly sure you get asked to pay tax unless the courier is 4PX or someone similar

[@MarcusTDM]

@@LC-ig5hp I didn't on this, although I recently bought a 2023 model and I got caught in customs. I then had to pay vat and customs duty which amounted to another £58.

[@Miguel-Del]

If you get a chance, I would just LOVE to see how this tablet displays webpage content and how common apps look on this display. Things like navigating around the KZbin app, opening a video in landscape and portrait mode, reading comments while a video plays, and making Google searches. Visiting news websites like The Verge, TechCrunch, seeing how Google search results display in portrait and landscape mode. The last thing I was interested in is seeing how this tablet might look when fully customized. (New wallpaper, apps, so on). If you ever get the chance to film a video like this, I would be so grateful! I'm considering this as a cheaper alternative to the iPad Mini. I nearly bought the Galaxy Z Fold 5 to use as a tablet since I'm very satisfied with how it displays all the content I mentioned above. Hoping this could be the better option...

[@MarcusTDM]

It displays websites as any pc or Chromebook does with a 16/9 aspect ratio. In fact, connect a keyboard, mouse and monitor and it works like a pc.

[@fluffylambut]

Good info. Thanks

[@avicohen2k]

Widevine?

[@aguntukbhut1795]

How to buy the Y700 2023 16/256 model

[@DaGreenDestroyer]

There is only 12/256 and 16/512

[@Wsk0405]

Can this device open 90fps in pubg?

[@Alarconjj]

May I have the link to buy it? I can't find the sealed onet! Or at least can you send the name of the store who is selling it?

[@MarcusTDM]

Sorry but the video is for a bit of free advice and my experience of buying one. You’ll have to search Ali Express as I had to. The 2023 model is now available for £385 as far as I know. Thanks for watching.

[@sslaia]

I wonder whether Lenovo will provide OS upgrades and security fixes for this Y700 tablet?

[@MarcusTDM]

Well it’s not Lenovo, it’s google. It’s had updates up until now so all good I guess.

[@jamienguyen4840]

hello i wanted to ask since you didnt get the global version does the tablet have everything in english when you chose english including settings and notification? what about the apps downloaded from playstore do they have engilsh language or does it automattically switch to chinese language in games?

[@MarcusTDM]

Once you choose English, most of the stuff to read while setting up is in English. There's a few agreements to ok that are in Chinese so just use google translate on your phone to read it. Once it's set up and you've downloaded playstore it's all English. The "Global" is exactly the same just someone has opened the box and done it already, and sometimes install a load of crap on there!

[@A7mad1989]

Hi, I'm planning to order the Aliexpress y700 global version. Did you try google maps? since the tablet do not have GPS .. does google maps works normally using wifi data? Thanks ..

[@MarcusTDM]

I don't know. Guess it works with wifi data but won't work if you leave your wifi network. I'd assume it doesn't to avoid disappointment. 🙂

[@A7mad1989]

@MarcusTDM thanks alot for the reply. Actually, i'm planning to install it in my car and connect it to my phone hotspot so it will not disconnect from wifi. Hope if you can test it if you have some free time. Again, Thanks for the reply !!

[@monst3r_372]

hello I would like to buy it too, can you tell me if the game brawl stars is supported? what if apps like netflix can be seen in hd? Was it easy to install the Playstore? and lenovo game center app and also in english language?

[@MarcusTDM]

It was very easy to set it too English language, it's the first choice it gives you the first time you switch it on. The Playstore is as easy to install from the Lenovo game centre as installing any app from game store. Literally search for google playstore and tap install. All the streaming streaming site look great as Dolby vision is supported and also sounds great too. I will check if Brawl Stars is available when I get a chance and leave another comment on here but I would assume it is.

[@monst3r_372]

@@MarcusTDM ok thank you very much I await your comment :)

[@monst3r_372]

@@MarcusTDM sorry for the inconvenience marcus could you check if this app is also supported my home is important to me

[@MarcusTDM]

@@monst3r_372 Yeah, Brawl Stars is supported.

[@moon.berries68]

Hello thank you for the review did you ever get an update to android 13 or have trouble with in app purchases on any games?

[@MarcusTDM]

Tbh there may be an update to 13 but not sure, it's still on 12 at the moment and if I'm honest that doesn't look much different from the last 11 so I doubt 13 will be anything to get excited about. No problems with any games. Asked my son earlier if all games run ok without glitches and he said it never glitches due to performance, only because internet speed sometimes fluctuates, but that's nothing to do with the tablet.

[@moon.berries68]

@@MarcusTDM ok thank you

[@firstgarden5430]

Is it hard to use chinese rom even in english?

[@MarcusTDM]

No, once it’s all set up it’s just the same as any other android tablet.

[@firstgarden5430]

@@MarcusTDM Suggest me which one to choose. Global rom or Chinese rom in English? I'm from South East Asia.

[@MarcusTDM]

@@firstgarden5430 Chinese 100% Sealed packaging!

[@monst3r_372]

I add another question: what version of Android do you currently have?

[@MarcusTDM]

ZUI 14 on android 12.

[@monst3r_372]

@@MarcusTDM Thank you I think I'm waiting for the new model to drop in price because they only ship this old one with global firmware in my country :(. I wanted to know if it was easy to install google services could you post a video?

[@MarcusTDM]

@@monst3r_372 there is already videos of that on KZbin. It is so easy. The app centre is like any app downloading app. You just go on it and search google and install google play store. Its that easy. Which country are you?

[@monst3r_372]

@@MarcusTDM I'm from Italy could you tell me if netflix and the various streaming apps can be viewed in hd and the game brawl stars is supported could you check?

[@MarcusTDM]

@@monst3r_372 Netflix looks great and so do all the other streaming services. Also where you can download shows, the Y700 has a large memory and SD-Card expansion. I will see if that game is available in the play store later.

[@keshabkuikel6636]

Did you pay any duties and taxes when importing from China? Does the tablet support sim? Does it 5G? I'm waiting on the newer version.

[@MarcusTDM]

No I didn’t. Depends on wether it’s checked by customs. If they do then they slap the charge on. You have to be prepared for that. I think it’s about 20%.

[@aguntukbhut1795]

Is this Lenovo Y700 only for gaming purpose ?? Can MS Office files be viewed and Outlook & KZbin work here ????

[@MarcusTDM]

Absolutely not, but it’s the fact it has the processing power to run cpu intensive games smoothly. MS Office files and outlook can be accessed with the right apps. KZbin definitely. Luma Fusion is now available for android so it’s great for video editing too!

[@MarcusTDM]

Forgot to mention, it has a pc mode as well so you can connect a keyboard mouse and monitor if you wish too!

[@uncannygary1092]

Mine arrived today from the same seller

[@MarcusTDM]

Excellent. Did you go for the same model?

[@L4vea]

Why you dont buy Lenovo Legion Y700 2023 , if you buy the old version with 270$ it the right price. If you buy higher if not Evaluate

[@Angeldamian10]

nice bro :D

[@MarcusTDM]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@pavelegorov1960]

Kek old version

[@MarcusTDM]

Not the latest but much cheaper and still nothing else near it. Latest version not worth it as price puts it in competition with iPad mini.

[@leoncabalista5496]

​@@kanabanakamura864can i ask a simple question about the first y700? does the first y700 has pen support?

[@MarcusTDM]

@@kanabanakamura864 I don’t know about the new one but type c port on this one definitely isn’t flimsy. The whole thing feels very premium. A lot of people say about usb-c bot being great but it’s a massive improvement over micro usb!

[@Miguel-Del]

@@MarcusTDMDo you really feel like the iPad mini is superior to this tablet? Software optimization aside, I struggle with the way the iPad mini handles refresh rate and font scaling. Does the display look better on the Lenovo to you? And do you find that font scaling is nicer on the Lenovo? Meaning, webpage content looks structured better. Thanks!

[@MarcusTDM]

@@Miguel-DelFirst off, I don't have an iPad mini. I was making that statement based solely on specs, because I knew people would come back at me saying the iPad mini is better. Also if iPad are your thing you may just prefer the iPad mini because most won't be pursuaded that anything else can be good and personally I have an iPad myself and I think it's great, but my eyes are still open the the outside world! I think the Lenovo screen is excellent. If I didn't know better I'd've sworn it was oled. Also one more point, this tablet is less than half the price of the iPad mini, and when you take that into account it beats the iPad mini hands down. Thanks for watching.