Introduction
The usage of tablets is getting rather prevalent these days. People have found it to be a good alternative to carrying laptops around, mainly because you would not have to drag around a bulky bag that might put the state of your shoulders in jeopardy.
When we talk about the options that are available in terms of brands, you would have plenty of choices. There are many companies that have decided to venture into this area. There are some which have managed to convince the world that they would not disappoint, while there are some which are still vying to carve a niche.
We are going to talk about a tablet which is yet to ascertain its position but has some interesting features to offer. It is the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro. Since it is not a well-known brand, it is a good idea to acquaint yourself with its features so that you would be well aware of the type of performance that would be delivered by this tablet. We are going to shed light on the various aspects of the tablet along with the areas in which the tablet should be appreciated. This would make it easier to arrive at a conclusion with regards to its purchase.
The various details
Design
The overall design might be something of a surprise for those who are not yet aware of the tablets that are fashioned by Lenovo. The wide 13-inch tablet might perplex you. The overall design is similar to other tablets that are found in the market with the exception of a rather chunky, rounded spine. The appendages are silver and cylindrical. A built-in stand is present in the rear end, which is meant to make it easier for you to handle the tablet.
The kickstand is easy to manage and would come out as you push a button. You can set it at any angle feasible for you and it goes as far as 180 degrees. You can set the kickstand if you grow tired of carrying the laptop and work with ease. The kickstand is composed of aluminum. There is a hole present which allows you to hang the tablet. Though a practical use of this feature is not something that comes to mind easily, you might find this to be a handy addition at some point.
You might have to face issues with regards to the weight of the tablet, which sometimes makes handling difficult and uncomfortable. The tablet is sturdy and would sustain for a long time, provided that it is handled correctly.
Software
The tablet is equipped with Android 4.2.2. It has an array of pre-loaded apps. Several customization options are available too, which might overwhelm you at times.
The absence of an app tray can be troublesome. Certain categories are present in the tablet which you can change or edit; you would have to organize your downloaded apps into these categories, which can be limiting. Individual apps can be placed on the home screen, but this would eventually get rather cluttered.
Another issue is that when an app is downloaded, if you are working on something else, the tablet would close the app to prompt you to place the downloaded app in its category.
The lack of an app tray might get tedious after a while, especially since there is a limit to the number of shortcut apps that you can place on the home screen. The organization of everything would become an issue, which would somehow take away from the feasibility of Android to a certain extent.
Overall performance
The overall performance is quite swift. The tablet handles all the basic tasks with efficiency. You would not face any difficulty with regards to the functioning of apps. The multi-window allows you to multi-task and you can launch different apps at the same time. All games and apps can be enjoyed with ease, though the design might prove to be a hindrance at times.
The projector is a rather nice touch as this gives something new to offer. The resolution is nothing too extravagant, but you would be pleased with the result as a whole. The image quality is acceptable and the result would improve if light settings are changed. Moving the focus up and down might produce a bit rugged result. The settings of the projector are easy to manage.
At times, you would find that the tablet fails to respond to your taps, an issue which is handled by tapping on the screen with a little more power.
The battery life is rather impressive and would take a lot to drain out in a short span of time. You would face no issues in this regard.
The rear end has an 8MP camera that lacks in sharpness and color quality but might prove to be acceptable. You cannot hope to produce some extraordinary images with this camera as detailing and focusing is not that appreciable. The front facing camera with the power of 1.6MP is no different. They would produce acceptable pictures but nothing that would make a photographer happy.
Final words
The features and the design along with the kickstand and the projector do make this tablet worth giving a thought to. The screen with its high-resolution display and the battery with its long life are enticing. The loud speakers might also serve to tempt you.
However, the issues that crop up due to the lack of an app tray along with the settings of the projector might be a source of disappointment for you at times. The heavy weight of the tablet might also serve to be a deal breaker. There is no denying that work needs to be done. However, you can find this to be a nice tablet to work on if you are looking for an option that can be used at home.
