Lenovo YOGA Family Takes Flexibility and Interactivity Further With AnyPen Technology

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Lenovo’s YOGA tablet line has always focused on and featured flexibility. The updated YOGA line includes new YOGA 3 convertible PCs, updated ThinkPad YOGA convertible Ultrabooks, and Lenovo’s new AnyPen technology which allows any pen or pencil to be used as a digital stylus.

“As users’ lifestyles evolve and change, so does our YOGA line of convertibles and tablets,” said Dilip Bhatia, vice president worldwide marketing and design, PC Group, Lenovo. “Our latest products fuse new handwriting technologies and 3D camera technologies with the flexibility, performance and a more adaptive computing experience the YOGA family is known for. All this adds up to making the PC more and more responsive to you.”

YOGA Tablet 2 With AnyPen

The 8″ YOGA Tablet 2 now features Lenovo’s new AnyPen technology, which allows users to write directly on the tablet screen with any pen or pencil – eliminating the need for a stylus. The AnyPen technology does require a conductive object with a rounded metal or graphite point greater than 1mm in diameter in order be used to write on screen.

  • New Lenovo AnyPen Technology allows any pencil or pen to become a digital stylus for easy note-taking and sketching in the classroom, at home or on the road.
  • Unique convertible design features all-new Hang mode for a hands-free experience
  • 8-inch FHD IPS display with latest Microsoft Windows 8.1 operating system and one year Microsoft Office 365 subscription included
  • Intel® Burst technology monitors user activity and matches processing power to maximize battery life while enabling faster wake-from-sleep and file, photo and app access
  • Dolby® Audio-enhanced speakers and Wolfson® Master Hi-Fi™ deliver superb audio enhancement and noise reduction

YOGA 3

Lenovo’s YOGA 3 convertible PCs offer four modes of use – laptop, tablet, stand, and tent, allowing users to use the device in the mode that best suits them and their current situation. Available in two sizes – 11- and 14-inch, the YOGA 3 will be made available with up to 5th generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor, 1920×1080 IPS touchscreens, up to 8GB RAM, up to 256GB SSd or 500GB SSHD, and more.

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  • 360° hinge to transform the device into a Laptop, Tablet, Stand or Tent for any use case
  • Features intelligent software that automatically responds to different modes to provide an optimal user experience
  • Thin and light for increased mobility
  • Powerful performance with an Intel® Core™ processor
  • 11- and 14-inch devices available, giving users larger screen options for enhanced productivity, gaming and media experiences
  • Stereo speakers with Waves Audio certification provide captivating audio
  • Up to 6.5 hours of battery life

The Lenovo YOGA 3 line will be available starting in March 2015 starting at $799 for the 11-inch and $979 for the 14-inch models.

ThinkPad YOGA 12, 14 & 15

The ThinkPad YOGA series provides business users with the same flexibility as the YOGA 2 and 3 series, with the added power of faster processors, more RAM, and larger storage options. As well, the ThinkPad YOGA 15 features an optional 3D camera for 3D gesture and 3D scanning capabilities.

  • The power of a ThinkPad paired with a thin, light design and the flexibility of a convertible – ideal for both work and play
  • Optional ActivePen on select models for convenient, accurate and precise handwriting for taking notes, sending emails or creating presentations
  • Up to 1 TB of storage for videos, photos, games and office files
  • Lift ‘n Lock keyboard offers a firm, comfortable typing experience in Laptop mode and the assurance that keys are protected in Tablet mode
  • OneLink compatibility connects to HDMI, Ethernet, or one of two USB 3.0 ports with a single cord
  • IPS display, Dolby® Home Theater® and up to next generation NVIDIA® GeForce® (YOGA 14 & 15 only) graphics create the ultimate entertainment experience
  • The ThinkPad YOGA 15’s optional Intel RealSense™ 3D camera features advanced educational 3D motion gestures and 3D scanning.

Full Press Release

Lenovo YOGA Family Takes Flexibility and Interactivity Even Further with New Technologies

Debuts “AnyPen Technology” on Tablet and Optimizes YOGA for Business with 3D Camera

LAS VEGAS – January 5, 2015 – Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) today announced at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show its new lineup of YOGA convertibles and tablets with new technologies that take flexibility and interactivity to a new level. The family includes the thin and light YOGA 3 in 11-in and 14-in models (in a 13-in chassis) built especially for today’s on-the-go and digitally-hungry consumers; the ThinkPad YOGA, optimized for businesses in a 12-in model, and a 14-in and 15-in model for prosumers; and the 8-in YOGA Tablet 2 with Windows, featuring Lenovo AnyPen Technology, that turns nearly any pen into a tablet writing tool.

No More Fingers, Lenovo AnyPen Technology Turns Pens and Pencils into Tablet Writing Tools

The 8-in YOGA Tablet 2 with Windows featuring AnyPen Technology extends the YOGA family tradition: the hardware not only adapts to users with its four modes, but it also provides a new, innovative writing solution that gives users a better way to interact with their device and distinguishes it from other tablets today.

With Lenovo AnyPen Technology, any pen or pencil1 becomes a handwriting tool – no stylus needed. Consumers can pick their preferred tool and use it directly on the tablet’s touch screen for easy navigation instead of relying on their finger. Lenovo AnyPen Technology makes handwriting on a tablet now as intuitive as writing on a piece of paper. Users will find this technology especially handy because smaller screen devices require more precise navigation than a finger. At the same time, Lenovo AnyPen Technology eliminates having to replace lost designated touch screen only styluses and the expense of purchasing one separately.

As part of the YOGA Tablet 2 family announced in fall 2014, the YOGA Tablet 2 8-in with Windows drew acclaim for its enhancements over the original YOGA Tablet. Not only does it have four unique modes unlike any other tablet on the market – Hold, Tilt, Stand and Hang – giving users more ways to do more, but it also features an unparalleled entertainment experience. Equipped with two front facing speakers, Wolfson Master Hi-Fi noise reduction and Dolby audio, this compact tablet goes large on entertainment. With Windows 8.1, its 8-in FHD display and Intel® Atom™ processor, users can strike a great balance between work and play. And mobile consumers will appreciate its extremely long battery life of up to 15 hours.

YOGA 3 – Flexible Fit for Today’s Consumer

The new YOGA 3 gives consumers even more flexibility with choices of an 11-in model or a new 14-in model with a backlit screen. Both convertibles showcase an envelope-thin design, measuring 18.3mm thin or less. In fact, the larger 14-in model gives users even more screen real estate yet remains extremely thin and light in a 13-in chassis. And at just 15.8mm thin and 1.1kg, the 11-in model remains the lightest convertible in the YOGA family. Both feature the classic YOGA two-hinge design allowing 360° flexibility to give consumers amazing function and value with four special modes – Laptop, Stand, Tent and Tablet. Lenovo refined the hinge to now open and close more smoothly and also allow the screen to lay flat at 180°.

More than just beautiful technology, the new YOGA convertibles are performers with powerful up to 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors on the 14-in model,, Windows 8.1, FHD screens and fast 802.11 A/C WiFi. Strong performance deserves brilliantly loud and clear sound, so Lenovo equipped the YOGA 3 with stereo speakers and Waves audio. And for a more adaptive, intuitive experience, Lenovo includes Harmony intelligent software. Harmony helps users discover and customize applications and includes automatic brightness adjustment when reading a book, enables motion control or optimizes audio settings in specific modes and recommends new apps.

Users can pick from fun color choices including the head-turning Clementine Orange, Platinum Silver, new Chalk White or Ebony Black.

ThinkPad YOGA – Readying Professionals with Power of Two New Innovations

Lenovo created the new ThinkPad YOGA 12-in, 14-in and new 15-in convertibles to meet the needs of businesses and prosumers, striking a perfect balance between productivity and a great PC for personal use.  Built for small office, home office and students, the ThinkPad YOGA gives them mobile flexibility featuring the new ActivePen technology in select models along with elegant design and business-optimized features including an optional 3D camera on the ThinkPad YOGA 15.

Select ThinkPad YOGA models feature an optional ActivePen for convenient, accurate and precise handwriting. Ideal for productivity takes like taking notes, sending emails or creating presentations, ActivePen closely mimicks a user’s actual handwriting on paper. The YOGA 12 continues to offer a digitizer/pen option that provides an internal garage for the pen. ThinkPad is creating an innovative hardware and software pen experience, regardless of pen technology.

With four modes and all day battery life, users can digitally write or enjoy any of the ThinkPad YOGA’s modes: type or write in Laptop mode, take class notes in Tablet mode, present to colleagues in Stand mode or just relax by watching a movie in Tent mode. And the convertible’s Lift n’ Lock keyboard makes switching between Laptop and Tablet modes trouble-free without keys getting stuck.

Thin and light at just 19mm thin and less than 1.5kg on the 12-in model, these stylish convertibles come in black with an attractive backlit keyboard as well as FHD touch screen display.

The business-ready ThinkPad YOGA also features another new technology to help small businesses: a built-in 3D camera. Lenovo’s first 3D camera in a laptop, it comes optional on the 15-in model. Today 3D cameras are being used by businesses for more personal video conferencing and scanning small objects for 3D printing applications.

The ThinkPad YOGA also comes ready for business with powerful up to 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 processors, Windows 8.1 with optional vPro for managed environments (12-in only), large storage up to 1 TB and Dolby Home Theatre v4.

The ThinkPad YOGA models expand the overall computing experience with Lenovo’s SHAREit app to share files easily between devices. Small business users may opt to add support via Lenovo Services for their ThinkPad YOGA convertible, choosing among a variety of services: Accidental Damage Protection, Warranty Upgrade, Priority Technical Support and more.

Quotes

“As users’ lifestyles evolve and change, so does our YOGA line of convertibles and tablets,” said Dilip Bhatia, vice president worldwide marketing and design, PC Group, Lenovo. “Our latest products fuse new handwriting technologies and 3D camera technologies with the flexibility, performance and a more adaptive computing experience the YOGA family is known for. All this adds up to making the PC more and more responsive to you.”

“Intel and Lenovo have a long history of working closely together to deliver compelling devices that address the changing needs of both consumers and business customers,” said Kirk Skaugen, Senior Vice President, Intel and General Manager, PC Client Group. “By taking advantage of Intel Atom and our 14nm-based Core M and 5th Generation Intel Core processors, the YOGA family is a great example of what we think is possible when Intel is inside.”

Pricing and Availability3

The 8-in YOGA Tablet 2 with Windows, featuring Lenovo AnyPen Technology will be available beginning in January with models starting at $299 via www.BestBuy.com and www.lenovo.com.

The YOGA 3 11-in and 14-in will be available in March with models starting at $799 and $979, respectively, via Best Buy and www.lenovo.com.

The ThinkPad YOGA 12-in and 15-in models will be available beginning in February starting at $999 and $1,199 via business partners and www.lenovo.com.

The ThinkPad YOGA 14-in model will be available beginning in May starting at $1,199 via Best Buy and www.lenovo.com.

More information can be found in Lenovo’s CES Press Kit available at: http://news.lenovo.com/CES2015. Follow the conversation on Lenovo’s Twitter feed @Lenovo using #LenovoCES, #yoga3pro, #thinkpad and #yoga.

1Any conductive object with a rounded metal or graphite point greater than 1mm in diameter can be used to write on screen.

2Color choices vary by model. 

3Prices do not include tax or shipping and are subject to change without notice and is tied to specific terms and conditions. Reseller prices may vary. Price does not include all advertised features. All offers subject to availability. Products may only be available in selected markets. Lenovo reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice.

About Lenovo

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) is a $39 billion global Fortune 500 company and a leader in providing innovative consumer, commercial, and enterprise technology. Our portfolio of high-quality, secure products and services covers PCs (including the legendary Think and multimode YOGA brands), workstations, servers, storage, smart TVs and a family of mobile products like smartphones (including the Motorola brand), tablets and apps. Join us on LinkedIn, follow us on Facebook or Twitter (@Lenovo) or visit us at www.lenovo.com.

Last Updated on November 27, 2018.

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