Hands-on review: IFA 2015: Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700

Hands-on review: IFA 2015: Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700

By Juan Martinez

Hands-on review: IFA 2015: Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700

If the rumors are true and Microsoft is readying a Surface Pro 4 for October, then Lenovo just beat it to the punch with its own nifty convertible laptop. The Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700 (starting at $699, £453, AU$979) is a gorgeous 2-in-1 designed for the on-the-go consumer who demands hardware that excels at work and play.

Similar to the Microsoft Surface Pro 3, the Miix 700 features a slim, detachable keyboard cover that can prop itself up via magnets in the tablet’s bottom bezel. Although it doesn’t come with an Intel Core i processor, the Miix features new sixth-generation Intel Core M (Skylake) processors that pack a lot of battery life into a fully loaded hybrid.

While I wasn’t able to run the Miix 700 through our battery of benchmarks, I had a bit of time to touch and feel the new laptop. I’ll use this space to run you through the hybrid’s exquisite look, feel and specs.

Lenovo Miix 700

Design

At just 0.35 inches (8.95mm) thick and 11.49 inches (292mm) wide, the Miix 700 is exactly 0.01 inches thinner and slimmer than the Surface Pro 3. Lenovo was also able to best Microsoft’s weight, too …read more

Source:: techradar.com – PC and Mac

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