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Lenovo has started selling the Android tablet "Lenovo Yoga Tab 13" equipped with a 13-inch 2K (2160 x 1350 dots) display.

　This product is equipped with a Dolby Vision compatible display, Dolby Atmos compatible 4 speakers, and a high performance processor "Snapdragon 870". In addition to this, it is equipped with a microHDMI input terminal, a kickstand, and has a very full range of functions such as pen input support. Still, the reference price is 87,780 yen, which is an attractive model with high cost performance.

Lenovo Japan “Lenovo Yoga Tab 13” reference price 87,780 yen

The specs are full, but it's a pity that it doesn't have a memory card slot

The "Lenovo Yoga Tab 13" uses "Android 11" as the OS and "Snapdragon 870" as the SoC. It has 8GB of memory (RAM) and 128GB of storage (ROM). However, it does not have a microSD memory card slot, so the storage cannot be increased.

　The display is a 13-inch 2K liquid crystal (2160×1350 dots, 196ppi, 16:10, brightness 400cd/m2, color gamut sRGB 100%, glare, Dolby Vision compatible, 10-point multi-touch compatible, pen compatible). As mentioned above, it has a microHDMI input terminal and can be used as a mobile display with a built-in battery.

　Focus not only on the video but also on the sound function. Built-in four JBL speakers compatible with Dolby Atmos. It is said that audio tuning according to content such as live images, podcasts, and videos has been applied.

　The interface is equipped with USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C (OTG function, audio output, DisplayPort 1.4 output compatible), microHDMI (HDCP 1.4 compatible). The wireless communication function supports Wi-Fi 6 (11ax) and Bluetooth 5.2.

The body size is 293.4 x 204 x 6.2 to 24.9mm, and the weight is about 830g. It has a built-in 10000mAh lithium-ion polymer battery, and the battery life is said to be about 12 hours. The main body color is shadow black. The kickstand has a unique design with a large swollen hinge side and a cloth surface that covers more than 1/2 of the back.

The front of the main unit. 13-inch 2K LCD (2160 x 1350 dots, 196ppi, 16:10, brightness 400cd/m2, color gamut sRGB 100%, glare, Dolby Vision compatible, 10-point multi-touch compatible, pen compatible)

The back of the main unit. The top is covered with a cloth and is comfortable to the touch. The lower kickstand opens 180 degrees. The kickstand rubber has a "C-shaped" cross section and can be removed.

There are 2 microphones and 2 speakers on the top of the main unit, and 2 speakers on the bottom of the main unit.

The right side has a microphone, volume button, power button, USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C, and the left side has a microHDMI terminal.

The package includes the main unit, AC adapter (30W), USB Type-C to USB Type-C cable (for charging), USB Type-C to 3.5mm audio jack conversion cable, microHDMI to HDMI conversion cable, and documentation. is shipped with

The actual weight of the main unit is exactly the same as the catalog spec, 830g.

"Smart rotation" that allows you to switch between vertical and horizontal display at your own timing

　The kickstand is the biggest design accent of this product. This kickstand can be deployed up to 180 degrees and is available in four styles including tablet, stand, tilt and hang. The unique style is "Hang", and if there is any protrusion, it can be easily hung. If you hang it on the handle of the kitchen and display cooking recipes, etc., cooking will be like no other.

　What I liked about the software was the "smart rotation" function.

　If "auto rotation" is turned off and "smart rotation" is turned on, an icon for switching between vertical and horizontal display will be displayed in the corner of the screen for a few seconds when the device is held vertically or horizontally. I often read manga while lying on the floor, lying on my back or sideways. It's convenient to be able to switch between vertical and horizontal display at your own timing when you change your posture.

Top left is tablet, top right is stand, bottom left is tilt, bottom right is hang style. The kickstand has a unique shape with a large swollen base, but the moderate thickness makes it surprisingly easy to hold.

Even if "Auto Rotation" is turned off, if "Smart Rotation" is turned on...

When you switch the orientation of the body, an icon to switch between orientation and orientation will appear in the corner of the screen for a few seconds.

One-shot connection mobile display is super convenient I also measured the display performance

　The most useful function as a mobile display. I already have a mobile display that can be connected to a notebook PC with a single USB Type-C cable, but even though it's micro, I can connect to any device via HDMI.

　In addition, since it has a built-in large-capacity battery, it does not consume that battery when connected to a notebook PC. Above all, even if you no longer use the Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 as an Android tablet in the future, you can spend the rest of your life as a mobile display. It looks like it will last forever.

In addition, when the color gamut was measured using the color calibration device "i1Display Pro" and the chromaticity diagram creation software "ColorAC" in a Windows environment, the sRGB coverage rate was 99.4%, the AdobeRGB coverage rate was 77%, and the DCI-P3 coverage rate was A wide color gamut of 76.7% was confirmed.

　Because it is a glare (glossy) display, reflections are a concern, but with a high brightness of 400cd/m2, images and videos can be displayed vividly and with rich gradation.

You can use it immediately by connecting it to your laptop with a microHDMI to HDMI conversion cable. No operation required on the Lenovo Yoga Tab 13 side

Brightness and screen ratio can be changed by tapping the screen

Measured sRGB coverage rate is 99.4%, sRGB ratio is 104.1%

With a high brightness of 400cd/m2 and glare (gloss) specifications, images and videos can be displayed vividly and with rich gradation.

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