Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 15 Review

[@bigbiscuit5154]

all your videos are AWESOME

[@alanmarkkristensen2878]

Been waiting for this review for ages! Thanks for a great review as always!!

[@Hamed.ali.]

Hello Lisa Can run v7r2 modaris program on this computer

[@fdseoulsandiego6514]

Lisa Awesome review, I may have found a replacement for my 5 yrs old Sony Vaio. I been looking for one with a key pad.

[@papayaman123]

Really love the Yoga Thinkpads, can never go wrong with them, typing this with one in fact!

[@wamasakyy]

Hey Lisa, it would be awesome if you could add a ''timeline'' at the beginning of the video or in the description. I don't always have the time to check your videos. (They're awesome, but a little long sometimes.) Like sometimes, I just want to watch the battery life review part or the gaming part and I have to skip all the way to that part which is annoying (for me). Anyway, this is meant to be some positive feedback from a loyal viewer. Keep up the good work and I hope you get to read my comment. Cheers!

[@adamwazaz4401]

+wamasakyy Exactly

[@Sanctumate]

+wamasakyy It would be easier to go read a review, instead of watch a video.

[@IMCATT]

Mm you don't have to watch it then just read the review on their website :)

[@DanielRosa94]

Fantastic video! I've been considering this guy or the new Satellite Radius 15 w/ the 4k display. I hope you're able to review the radius soon!

[@kurianthomas6839]

Hi Lisa Lenovo don't have 15.6 yoga. Did they discontinue it tkk

[@Jaymino_]

Hi Lisa, appreciate if you could do a review of the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 series 2-in-1. Seems like an amazing device, would definitely want to hear your thoughts on it.

[@babettedejong2975]

Hi Lisa,Both in the video and the written review you didn't remark on fan noise. Is that because you didn't notice anything out of the ordinary? The fan on my Thinkpad Yoga 15 (i7-5500U, 16 gig RAM, 500 gig SSD) will kick in at low CPU usage or during short spikes (such as when opening my browser) with quite a high speed. The very sensitive, either on-or-off behaviour of the fan is quite annoying, but what is even more annoying is that the noise it makes is a high-pitched whine, even at low speeds. There isn't much info about this concerning the Thinkpad Yoga 15 and the advise that I could find (adjust power settings, install TPFanControl) didn't help. TPFanControl, and other programs alike, cannot control the fan and the fan is even listed as 'unavailable' in the Lenovo Diagnostics app. Some people say that a high-pitched whine is normal on most Thinkpads while others say that it is not and that I should send it for repair. I don't want to send it for repair because that means being without my device for so long but on the other hand I refrain from using it whenever I can because the fan noise is just so darn annoying... I bought it with the intention to run lots of heavy load like running Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and simultaneously running Python or Matlab scripts but even browsing on this thing is a pain. What a nice waste of 1400 euros... I would like to hear what your experience was of the fan noise on this device. During gaming, you heard it blowing but not whining? If anyone else has some remarks or advise I want to ask you to please respond and help me figure out whether I am a nagger or should take this issue seriously. Kind regards, Babette de Jong

[@VanBurenOfficial]

I wish you could get the i7 and nvidia gpu in 14 inch...

[@ddeathly]

Getting one of these for college; I hope it's worth the extra 14 hour shifts at work.

[@92letmedown]

hi Lisa..great and precise review over the laptop. just wanna ask, can you recommend any laptop best for graphic design (beside mac book)?? or did you already review some laptop for graphic design, if yes can you give me the link. Thanks

[@hendrikhasselaar3682]

Hi Lisa, are there any plans for the thinkpad yoga 14 (which actually has a pen available) to be reviewed? I'd be interested to see a size comparison with this.

[@msaadibrahim]

Hey Lisa. Great review as always. I was looking to buy this laptop and was really happy to see your review. However Lenovo discontinued this laptop. Can you recommend something in 15 inch for a developer who doesn't use any power hungry apps but needs good battery life (8 hours or up is good)

[@alanmarkkristensen2878]

+MobileTechReview will you do a gaming video including some moderate games like Battelfield and similar?

[@idriskj6445]

Hello Lisa I want to ask you if that computer can run a program modaris v7r2

[@norizanhassan3041]

Hi Lisa , is it true this machine can max until 16GB of main memory . Thank you very much for the review .

[@FlintBits]

Lisa, any chance of a top 5 list or something similar? Could do one for portability, gaming, etc..

[@akamaru576]

Is the battery replaceable? If so, where can I buy a replacement battery?

[@BlueBoysFN]

hi lisa, how did you get rid of the hiss voice on your wireless mic?

[@otdosa]

ok so the screen itself is 15.6" ? or....the case is 15.6" and the screen only 15"?

[@Tony-Bell]

No pen, no buy :(

[@jevonrodgers4599]

I 2nd that

[@Repligon]

+Tony Bell It actually can use new wacom active ES pens (i.e. lenovo pen pro) like Toshiba Encore 2 Write, but you will have to buy it separately. It also uses 4A battery...

[@Tony-Bell]

+Repligon So I've just gone down a rabbit hole reading tons of forum posts about this. It appears Lenovo advertised it as working with their 4A Battery pen, but it actually doesn't work! You got my hopes up. This computer with a working active stylus is 100% what I am looking for.

[@Repligon]

+Tony Bell Unfortunately, you are right. It seems like yoga 15 haven't got this feature. There are some models mentioned in lenovo psref (psref.lenovo.com/Product/151) that have active pen support, but I can't find any of them on the market. Lets hope that they will eventually make 15" version of next generation yoga.

[@ShortenMonteCristo]

+Tony Bell Protip: Get the 14 inch version.

[@shroomieguardians]

Hi! Thank you for your excellent review! It was exactly what I really needed :) I was looking at some laptops for college and I found this model really nice. It's definitely big for usual college students, but I like big screens. If I may ask some questions please? How heavy is this model? Do you think it would be more convenient for college student compared to some other 15.6 in models? Or if you may, would you please recommend some 15.6 in laptops that will go well for college student?

[@KyudoKun]

That's very good looking convertible laptop.

[@tadeuszlufik]

did they already stop selling this? It says 'sold out' on the Lenovo website and no word on it coming back :/ ... andno I dont want the Spectre X360 15t. Few too many trackpad quirks for me on that one.

[@whigrose]

Any advice on deciding between this and a non 360 version of an HP envy? Price is a bit of a factor. Prefer not to go over 1,000, so I know the realsense cam is out, even though I want it. Will be using as a word processor and to shoot youtube vida more than anything. No gaming, but I like tent mode for watching movies. My last 2 laptops were HP pavilion. I do like that HP allows you to keep extending your warranty. Had my last pavilion 8 to 10 years because of that. Not familiar with Lenovo, but their 360 hinge seems secure and I love the keyboard locking feature. For that reason, I would only get a 360 from Lenovo. Biggest problem I had with HP was that the hardware/casing around the hinges would physically crack before I had any software or even internal hardware issues. Any advice would help. Would like to buy asap, but can wait on black Friday/holiday deals if necessary.

[@georgethompson1535]

I can imagine plugging in an external keyboard and mouse and putting it in tent mode

[@lenovovo]

I like the laptop Lisa, it's pretty sharp! And yes, you better believe I'm going to hit the like button, not because I have to, but because I want to. :-) Anyways have a good one Lisa! :-) And as always, you are and always will be the BEST!!! :-)

[@mobiletechreview]

+LENOVOVO Thanks :)

[@stevenicoll]

Great review, as always.

[@IS-eg5dj]

good job Lisa, could you please review the Lenovo YOGA 510 (15")? please

[@taguchi_graphics]

Hello Lisa, thanks for the reviews! Could you review the ASUS G771JW / JM? I know it's not really a new one, but it would be lovely!

[@superboy305]

But is it better than the Dell XPS 13? I was a big Lenovo fan but the bezel less screen hooked me.

[@GiveLove777]

Lisa they release the updated versions of this at IFA which has displayport and hdmi and updated graphics and thinner design. Unfortunately the 15 inch version was nowhere in site. I think ill wait for the update 15 inch skylake version, im pretty sure its just around the corner, can you also review the Asus Q551 its similar but has dual storage and exact same specs.

[@jimboweller3]

Funny , just looking to upgrade this model 42 months on and found this review. Cost me about £800 on a deal from about £1100 list with a good spec, waited 8 weeks to ship as i had one of the first and got 15% off due it being so late from China. Its been used to death and still works perfect one of the best buys i ever made. bit of a jack of all trades master of none! but spec wise your paying a lot for this now Going for a carbon X1for the road and still use this at home because it does everything i need perfectly still.

[@hashtagdavid168]

Does this laptop have a yellow tint to it? I have other thinkpads and it seems as though mine has a yellow tint. I have updated graphic card drivers and bios.

[@hawi6143]

Hey Lisa, do you know of any laptops that would be good for school under $1000 aud?

[@jasonkhan9616]

Hi, what's up? It's amazing squeak versed What's your opinion about it

[@bradym762]

Is there going to be a moto x pure review?

[@mobiletechreview]

+brady M Yes indeed!

[@paulsonblueranger6367]

Pls is this laptop recommended for graphics design and ui ux or coding and programming?

[@159256547]

plz make a review about dell latitude e7440 or plz tell me your opinion about that laptop !

[@povilaskirna4108]

What model of dell inspiron 15 you compared with yoga in this vid?

[@violian5]

I own 2 Thinkpads (T440 and Carbon X1) and I think they should just stop releasing so many variations; focus on 1-3 amazing products, than releasing dozens of "meh" laptops every year. This 15" Yoga is a prime example - who would ever use a 5-lb device as a tablet and get carpel tunnel? The T440 for instance has 3 variations alone - T440, T440S, and T440p; all of which are pretty different from each version. The Carbon X1 is the only model I recollect that doesn't have different variations.

[@busywl69]

+violian5 agreed. too much, all missing something or trying to hard to be an apple product.

[@ChuiStrong]

+busywl69 +violian5 The thing with ThinkPads is that there is going to be many variations. ThinkPads aren't meant for the everyday consumer (but they can be), they are for businesses who will choose a ThinkPad that is most suitable for their needs. I for one like the way Lenovo covers many aspects of mobile computing. I mean, if you don't like a certain ThinkPad--the Yoga for example, then don't buy that one. It really is as simple as that. But I hardly see anything about the ThinkPad lineup that would 'try to be an apple product'.

[@violian5]

+MlSSlNGN0 I really love my 2nd generation Carbon X1. I got a steal on mine direct from Lenovo during a huge closeout sale (50% off). Paid $675 new after taxes and ship, and it has the touchscreen, 128gb SSD, and Core i5. It is extremely light, feels solid, and stellar battery life. The T440 feels like a cheap laptop after handling the X1.

[@YoussefAmoun]

Agree, kind of like what Apple does with MacBooks.

[@busywl69]

Yo-yo You have to change with the times though. Plus all that R&D and the cost of manufacturing all those models vs the sales is going to hurt in time. Maybe that's why they are trying to perfect the apple aesthetic like Dell did with the XPS.

[@zenowerk726]

I heard this types of laptop gets a lot of pretty bad malwares and viruses. Is it true?

[@TheSachmo6]

I know it's technically an ultrabook, but would it fare well for moderate photoshop, indesign, and video editing use?

[@valerylionel]

Hey Lisa I need a new laptop and I have no idea what to buy I been thinking about a 2 and 1 laptop but have no idea what I want. i just want something simple nothing demanding for example to watch movies downloads stuff a few gaming such as Anno

[@patkanman]

HI Lisa, please review the new Acer Aspire V15 Nitro Black Edition with 4K display and core i7 Skylake CPU.

[@sprocket8934]

+patkanman How funny, I asked her this last time. She said she would, but I guess Acer didn't send her one. Booo Acer. Obviously we can't expect Lisa to buy it on her own :)

[@achman2621]

Hi Lisa, please may I know if this has a (2*2 MIMO WiFi)?

[@TheLeif001]

i would like to have this if the video card is 950. good speaker, very good build quality and the best keyboard.

[@45800lol]

Can you do the Lenovo Flex 3 11 in review? That would be fantastic!

[@MrAdhiSuryana]

HI Lisa, I really hoping you to go to some event like IFA or CES, that must be great XD

[@mobiletechreview]

+Adhi Suryana I go to CES every year, IFA not as often (long trip but lovely city!).

[@alanmarkkristensen2878]

+MobileTechReview Which tech event would you reccomend the most if i can only go to 1 ?

[@davidlue3082]

hi, Lisa Is it can use with yoga pen ?

[@elmct6671]

For me it is the perfect Laptop.

[@OMGBONER94]

does it support Windows hello?

[@jxr-gl4yq]

No antimicrobial keys? BOOOOO! (GREAT REVIEW LISA) Lovely fingerprints

[@RollerHam]

great video.

[@georgethompson1535]

Are you going to review the alein ware 18 inch

[@Shogun1982]

I wish Lenovo would release a modernized version of this with minimized bezels. I am a 15"+ laptop guy adrift in an ocean of 14"/13" laptop, soldered RAM sadness.

[@ShenghongZhang]

It was very disappointed Lenovo decided not to add the Wacom pen into this laptop. Otherwise that'll be an amazing drawing board!

[@meanmachinezzz]

This is the old one right?

[@bigalphamale]

do a vs surface pro 3 smackdown please!

[@magmade]

is Lenovo by IBM?

[@amaurygerard5775]

C'mon, guys. You're Amazing. impartial entertaining 1!

[@LeafyMJBud]

Yoga 2 pro still the best lenovo laptop

[@aldrindupaya6042]

it did have CD tray

[@juliesczesny90]

I need the Digitizer pen, the Yoga that size, because of my EYES! I'm so crying, no wonder I couldn't find it & Lenovo kept trying to defer me to the others!!

[@asdjesdsd]

no pen, what a waste. Pen is the only reason i am considering this surface pro like devices.

[@ireminmon]

When I heard there's an nvidia dedicatedd graphics chip inside I knew it was over. 5 pounds? Why, Lenovo, why? I knew it sounded too good to be true, it appeared somewhat thick, I've seen there's no ethernet, tried to keep calm, then I see it's 5 pounds heavy and the battery won't be able to output more than 3 hours of movie playback.

[@ireminmon]

+Ire Min Mon And I'm not saying I don't like dedicated graphics, but for god's sake, 15W CPU + dedicated graphics? Putting in 28W CPU would make it far more futureproof. Nvidia 840M is basically nothing. It's better if it's not there. I get it if they put in a GTX 970M and a 37W CPU but this is total bullcrap.

[@malamute4793]

I need at least 7 Geeks of RaM

[@HUYI1]

i like the laptop but the build quality is the only thing that puts me off, it's all plastic, durability wise that won't last long really.

[@123456789billybobjoe]

Downgrade-able to Windows 7 Professional, I assume.

[@Agriculture.Telugu]

Can I bye it know 2024

[@povilaskirna4108]

maybe 7000?

[@KingEdgeHead]

Like their laptops but their built in malware (Like superfish) stuff would keep me from buying their stuff.

[@KingEdgeHead]

Yes but you might not be aware that their current malware shit is actually built into the machines BIOS not the copy of windows or the drive. That's the main issue,

[@KingEdgeHead]

I imagine it would do since it's build into the machine I don't think operating system matters, but it might.

[@fhm4]

This will make a great belly-top entertainment system for watching netflix while on bed. I hope it doesn't get hot like most 15" laptops.

[@ovoitena]

Cool!

[@kalinaparabrzis]

Three of theme are under this rubber plugs over there. Use a Fingernail to pull out the rubber plug. If you don't have a fingenail, find someone who has. :D

[@mstfldmr]

Lisa, try taking breaths between sentences. You are speaking too fast without any breaks between sentences. It makes it hard to follow you.

[@reubenjenkins467]

What's up, You're Super! salt tooth !!

[@JoTokutora]

no pen, then is useless to me

[@செந்தமிழ்செல்வன்-ம9ஞ]

Aaaaaa

[@Anthony-iw2op]

wow what a ugly device. A macbook pro 15 inch looks better performs better, and lasts longer

[@achman2621]

Hi Lisa, please may I know if this has a (2*2 MIMO WiFi)?