Lenovo announces the Yoga Tablet 2 in India for ₹34,990

Lenovo today announced the launch of next-generation Yoga Tablet 2. The new Windows tablet is powered by Intel and will retail exclusively on Flipkart starting mid-November 2014. As well as Stand, Hold, and Tilt modes from the earlier generation of Yoga tablets, the latest series introduces a new Hang mode that allows one to hang the tablet using a cut-out in the kickstand.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2

While there are multiple Android models with different screen sizes in the series, only one Windows version is available with a 10-inch Full HD (1920x1200) IPS display. Powered by a fourth-generation, quad-core Intel Atom Processor Z3745 with 2GB RAM, the tablet packs 32GB internal memory inside, expandable up to 64GB thanks to microSD card support. There's also an 8-megapixel auto-focus rear camera and a 1.6-megapixel HD front-facing camera.

The company claims a long battery life of up to 15 hours. Powered by Windows 8.1, the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 is available for ₹34,990 ($570) and comes with 1 year subscription to Office 365 for free. The tablet also comes bundled with a Bluetooth AccuType keyboard cover, an ultra slim keyboard cover gives notebook-equivalent typing quality and attaches firmly and securely by magnets.

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2

Yoga Tablet 2 Specifications

  • 25.65 cm Full HD (1920x1200) IPS display
  • Intel Atom Processor Z3745 (4 cores, up to 1.86GHz)
  • 2GB LPDDR3 (64-bit) RAM
  • 32GB ROM | 64GB expandable with microSD card
  • 8MP f2.2 AF rear camera | 1.6MP HD front camera
  • Twin Dolby-enhanced, large-chamber front speakers
  • Dual band 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi | 3G/4G

Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2

The Yoga Tablet 2 looks like a nice tablet on paper, and checks all the boxes on the specifications sheet. It's expensive, but claims to be worthy of the price at which it is offered at. How do you like the tablet, and would you like to pick one up? Tell us in the comments!

Abhishek Baxi