{"id":12165,"date":"2014-01-28T05:55:20","date_gmt":"2014-01-27T22:55:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/?p=12165"},"modified":"2014-01-28T05:57:17","modified_gmt":"2014-01-27T22:57:17","slug":"how-the-lenovo-yoga-tablet-ousted-the-ipad-at-our-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnectedmom.com\/blog\/how-the-lenovo-yoga-tablet-ousted-the-ipad-at-our-house\/","title":{"rendered":"How the Lenovo Yoga Tablet Ousted the iPad…at Our House"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I still remember when the first iPad came out. \u00a0I couldn’t wait to buy it…in fact, I waited a year because I knew that the next generation iPad would be better than the first. \u00a0When the second iPad was available, I pre-ordered it and even had “Cunningham Command Center” imprinted on the back for posterity (and the fact they were offering free imprinting). \u00a0Once it arrived, the iPad 2 never gathered dust, I used it everyday throughout the day. \u00a0That was in March of 2011.<\/p>\n

Although I have tested and tried out many tablets since that time, nothing could separate the grip and commitment I had to the iPad 2…not even shelling out additional funds for the latest iPad….until I attended the Lenovo Yoga Tablet Intro Party<\/a> in Los Angeles and left the party with a 10 inch Lenovo Yoga tablet. \u00a0It was a big event, even Ashton Kutcher was there to tell us all why he loves the Lenovo Yoga.<\/p>\n

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The big selling point?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The feature that separates the Lenovo Yoga Tablet from all the others? \u00a0It has a built-in kickstand. \u00a0I remember leaving the party thinking, “OK, that’s cool, but is it really revolutionary?” \u00a0Well, honestly, the answer is yes, it is. \u00a0The Lenovo Yoga Tablet has a built-in metal kick-up stand that allows you to set your tablet upright anywhere you want….<\/p>\n

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In the Kitchen<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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By Your Bedside<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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In the Bathroom<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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On Your Lap<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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On Your Desk<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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On the Workbench<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Outside…..<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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OK, wait, I have to show you these pictures. \u00a0A few weeks ago while watching my son at soccer practice, one of our moms was using her tablet outside. \u00a0She didn’t have a Lenovo Yoga tablet, here’s how she solved the problem, by using her phone as a kickstand. \u00a0Yes, it can be done this way each time, but it is so incredibly handy to have a built-in kickstand.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What About a Case?\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Now you may wonder, well, why not buy a case to any tablet that has a built-in kickstand. \u00a0Yes, you can do that, but for me, it adds to the size and profile of the tablet and I prefer a sleeker look – especially with a tablet I use so much around the house.<\/p>\n

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The Lenovo Yoga Tablet is available in the 8 inch size for $199 and the 10 inch size for $275, available directly through the Lenovo Store<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Are There Any Other Distinguishing Features?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Yes, there are a few other cool features I like about the Lenovo Yoga Tablet that the iPad can’t beat:<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0 Sound<\/strong> – The Lenovo Yoga Tablet uses Dolby Digital Plus DS1 sound which sounds great when watching movies or listening to Pandora. \u00a0But even better, the speakers are front facing, so music and movie soundtracks comes right at you rather than distorted from the side of the tablet.<\/p>\n

2. \u00a0Battery Life<\/strong> – The Lenovo Yoga Tablet has an 18 hour battery life – I only need to charge it every 4-5 days, unless I’m watching a lot of videos, then every 3-5 days. \u00a0It is so nice not having to worry if there’s enough juice on it to work.<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0Flexible Storage<\/strong> – It comes with 16GB of storage along with the flexibility of adding your own microSD card for a total amount of 64 GB available. \u00a0No iPad can come close to this flexibility.<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0Android<\/strong> – The Lenovo Yoga Tablet runs on 4.2 Jellybean Android. \u00a0It doesn’t have the latest Android update, but that will come in time. \u00a0For now, it’s very handy and efficient to own a tablet running on the same platform as my phone. \u00a0This makes it seamless when answering emails on Gmail or adding to my Google calendar.<\/p>\n

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A Mom’s Perspective<\/span><\/h2>\n

I spent around $850 for my iPad 2, with 64 GB of space…and that was nearly 3 years ago. \u00a0Today, you can pick up a Lenovo Yoga Tablet \u00a0for $275 for 16 GB and replace the 16 GB micro SD card with a 64GB card ($50 from Amazon) and save a bundle versus today’s iPad Air 64 MB which sells for $699. \u00a0Granted, the iPad Air does have more pixels in its display, but you have to ask yourself whether it’s still worth the extra $350…and it doesn’t have a built-in stand! \u00a0\ud83d\ude09 LOL<\/p>\n

My favorite places to use the Lenovo Yoga are in my bedroom on my stomach. \u00a0I don’t have to hold it up and I can quickly go through my email’s in the morning before beginning my day. \u00a0I use it in the kitchen to follow recipes. \u00a0I can easily move it from one counter to another to follow the process of cooking. \u00a0I start with it in my prep area, than move it to the stove, then finally to the couch, when I’m tired and waiting for things to cook out. \u00a0I like to use it at my desk. \u00a0I can focus on my work and just glance over to my second screen, the Yoga Tablet, to check email’s without having to leave the screen I’m using on my PC. \u00a0It’s more efficient this way.<\/p>\n

Lastly, I use it each school day morning to check the weather and read our daily devotion from the Bible app with my kids. \u00a0This is one of my favorite times of the day to spend with the kids before the day gets too hectic.<\/p>\n

So where would you use the Lenovo Yoga Tablet?<\/p>\n

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* \u00a0I was given a Lenovo Yoga Tablet as a member of the Lenovo Moms and will be using it on a daily basis to make life easier. \u00a0All opinions are my own.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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