By Matt Swider
Have a pencil, scissors, fork or even moist carrot handy? That’s how we were able to control the new Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 with AnyPen at CES 2015.
Sure, I’ve always found Lenovo’s Yoga tablets extremely versatile given the fact that they can strike a number of poses. But this stylus-free slate takes adaptability to a new level.
The AnyPen technology means that it works with objects with a metal or graphite point. Basically, anything that can conduct a small electric charge from your hand will work.
It’s ideal if you’re constantly losing your stylus, as long as you’re looking for a Windows tablet and one that’s 8 inches.
Display
At first, I was afraid to take the four pointy prongs of a fork and graze the 8-inch display of the Yoga Tablet 2 with AnyPen. Thankfully it didn’t leave a mark.
Lenovo says its tempered glass rivals Gorilla Glass and as long as you’re not aggressively digging into the protective layer, it won’t leave a mark.
As a result, the metal object of your choice doesn’t need to have a soft tip in order to be effective. Controlling the screen with a number of metal tools …read more
Source: techradar.com – PC and Mac