Review: Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260

by Parm Mann on 25 February 2016, 16:00

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Conclusion

...Yoga 260 bolsters its feature set with a well-implemented convertible lid and an integrated stylus that enhances everyday functionality.

The ThinkPad Yoga 260 is a welcome addition to Lenovo's line-up of business-class laptops and serves as one of the firm's most versatile solutions to date.

In addition to offering the build quality, comfortable keyboard and styling you'd come to expect from a ThinkPad, the Yoga 260 bolsters its feature set with a well-implemented convertible lid and an integrated stylus that enhances everyday functionality.

Lenovo has the makings of an excellent all-rounder, yet there are one or two imperfections. The display bezel is inelegant, colour reproduction could be better, and though the convertible form factor works well in stand or tent modes, the Yoga 260's usefulness as a tablet remains a question mark.

The 12.5in display might also be deemed a tad small, and given these few provisos, the ThinkPad Yoga 260 doesn't warrant a top-of-the-range configuration. Keep the price to three figures and you can still get an Intel Core processor, 8GB of memory, a decent-sized SSD and a 1080p screen. Such a machine would make for a reliable everyday companion.

The Good
 
The Bad
Robust build quality
Class-leading keyboard
Versatile usage scenarios
Stylus is a genuine value-add
Powerful Intel Core processor
Good connectivity options
 
Display could be better
Not ideal as a tablet



Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260

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The ThinkPad Yoga 260 is available to purchase from Lenovo.

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Interesting review. Unfortunately I was distracted the whole time thinking to myself, “Orange nubbin!”

On a serious note, does anyone really use those as pointing devices in place of a mouse? They're awful.
Yes. For my home and work setup.

My primary inputs to my work machine are ThinkPad keyboard, nubbin and associated physical buttons. Trackpad is disabled.
I've thrown the mouse in the bin and can't see the point of a separate keyboard.
Laptop screen is used as a poor ergonomics secondary display under my main monitor.

If Lenovo would get on the thunderbolt train across the board, I could replace my aging T420 home machine with something I could game on directly with modern egpu rather than resort to in-home streaming. P50 is too big.
That Windows logo on the screen is extremely annoying. Who says everybody will be running Windows on it?!
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That Windows logo on the screen is extremely annoying. Who says everybody will be running Windows on it?!

The Windows BUTTON on the screen is the same size as the Windows button on your keyboard. Are you going to complain about every keyboard with a Windows key now too?
Looks like a decent enough upgrade over the original Thinkpad Yoga.