STACK #239 September 2024

TECH REVIEW

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Your onboard Copilot

The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 has a dedicated Copilot button on the

keyboard, giving users direct access to Microsoft’s AI-powered assistant that integrates seamlessly with Windows and Office applications. However, a Windows 11 Version 23H2 update (where available) is required to enable this feature. Microsoft Copilot assists in drafting emails, summarising long documents, suggesting improvements, automating repetitive tasks, and providing contextual help based on whatever you’re working on.

REVIEW

A blazingly fast laptop that converts into a touchscreen tablet with a flip, the Lenovo 7i 2-in-1 offers versatility for work and play. Words Scott Hocking LENOVO YOGA 7i 2-IN-1

Dolby Vision HDR, with supported streaming content popping visually, with extremely vibrant colours and the strong blacks that you expect from OLED tech when viewing HDR content. Whether watching YouTube, indulging in a Netflix binge, gaming, or simply browsing online, the 16:10 aspect ratio adds a welcome vertical boost. Video calls come through nice and clear via the FHD IR Camera, with Windows Studio Effects for noise cancelling and voice enhancement, as well as tweaking the lighting so you always look your best on camera. Plus, there’s a handy privacy shutter when you need it. Under the bonnet is a powerful Intel-Core Ultra H processor with Intel AI Boost NPU to balance performance and efficiency. From web browsing and writing documents to accessing files and applications, we found the response time to be blazingly fast. Add speedy Wi-Fi 6E support and you’ve got a 2-in-1 that’s designed to up your productivity. The Yoga 7i handles multitasking with ease, and Intel Arc Graphics is built-in for enhanced gaming and graphic-intensive tasks. Moreover, the inbuilt Lenovo AI Engine+ with Lenovo Smart Power optimises performance, including a battery saving mode for more efficient cooling during heavy-duty use. Lenovo promises up to 25 hours use from a fully charged battery, although the actual figure will vary based on usage. We got around three days of continuous daily use during working hours without needing to plug in. And speaking of plugging in, the Yoga 7i has a variety of ports to accommodate whatever you choose to connect, including USB-A, HDMI, 2x Thunderbolt 4, a microSD card reader, and a 3.5mm headphone/mic combo jack. Combining powerful performance, a robust convertible design, and all-day battery life, this versatile laptop is an ideal option for students, professionals, and everyday users alike.

O ut of the box, the Yoga 7i 2-in-1 immediately feels like a laptop that’s built to last, with a sleek chassis of aerospace-grade aluminium. Indeed, this hardy device has undergone military standard testing (MIL-STD-810H) to withstand extreme environmental conditions, dust, and shock resistance. While it’s tough, it’s also lightweight at 1.5kg and just 16.64mm thin. Sporting a 14-inch display, the Yoga 7i strikes a good balance between portability and screen real estate; it’s easy to carry about, while still providing ample space for spreadsheets, creative projects, and video editing. The convertible design gives you the best of both worlds – a traditional laptop and a touchscreen tablet. The 360° hinge allows the display to literally bend over backwards in a tent configuration that’s ideal for hands-free viewing, or flush with the rear of the keyboard for note taking and drawing. This easy transition between laptop and tablet mode adds flexibility for

and you can choose to log in using smart facial recognition or a personal PIN. The full-size, backlit keyboard enables fluid typing in low-light conditions, and auto-adjusts the backlighting according to the light levels of your surroundings, while the precision touchpad is highly responsive and supports various multi touch gestures for quicker navigation. The 14-inch Full HD (1920 x 1200) 60Hz OLED display can also be configured for up to

presentations and creative applications, and navigating apps using the touchscreen is a breeze. The Yoga 7i

2.8K Puresight 2880 x 1800 resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 2.2K (2240 x 1400) to extend battery life. There's Dolby Atmos audio from upward-firing speakers, and the display supports

automatically boots up when you flip it open,

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