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[ricecrash]

If you flip the laptop into tablet mode (as you use it 7:33 into your webcam is now at the top. That's why it's positioned at the bottom of the Lenovo when you initially open it.

[DavidC-dgnl]

You should use the shift key on oposite side to the key, so if you want a 'A' you hit the right shift key, if you want a 'K' you should hit the left shift key

[wuipmpz]

i heard a lot of complaint about the fan issues, wonder if that's still a thing? And I just noticed how so many ppl actually used the shift key on the right... I must be odd cuz I've been using the shift key on the left my whole life...

[degabriele]

7:35, the camera at the bottom major flaw...magically resolved.

[angelisone]

Any in 15.6" with HDMI (input/output) port?

Why are companies cutting corners (reducing the sizes) but not reducing the prices since they are no longer have CD/DVD player & number pads?

So why should people want pay over $1, 100.00 for a tiny screen like a Netbook?

[khalila]

as far as the web cam, anyone can easily put it in tent mode during video calls...

[ShottysGotShots]

Fuck HP. I deal with so many HP returns, defects, and quality issues that I will never recommend them. Always recommend Lenovo. They have the best quality.

[andrewleber]

Do you think that this is a more worthwhile option at $100 less than the HP specter X3 60?

[EReaderChannel]

this laptop would be great if it uses a higher quality 3:2 screen fills the thick bezel on the bottom of the screen. That is not impossible.

[KevinLau]

While Dell offers the Nearly 4K display for the XPS 13 in singapore, Sadly lenovo singapore doesn't bring the 4K model in singapore. Only 1080P models

[TechTimeWS]

Where are all the people using thunderbolt 3? USB C is more than enough. Not a big negative on this laptop, more like a personal pet peave.

[ryanhausam]

I bought this laptop to replace my Dell that is over 12 years old I have only had it a few days but so far I have no complaints people talk about the fan it's not that loud and it only came on once for less than a minute everybody hates the right shift key I haven't had a problem with it it just takes some getting use to I researched and I think this would
Laptop will do everything I need and more

[liondepierre]

But they couldn't pack it with a thunder bolt 3?

[gbessone]

its funny that you complain about the shift key, and i am in a new macbook 2016 and i complain about the up key which is tiny, so they sacrificed the upkey to have a big shift, and lenovo sacrificed the shift key to have a big up key. not sure which one i prefer.

[orangemoonglows]

y are you guys doing this review in a drab office cubical that has poor lighting?

[juzxju]

Hello I bought two yoga 910 both 4K, one for me and one for my girlfriend. But my laptop display is darker than my girlfriend. You mentioned the display is not so brighter in 100% in the video, probably you had the same issue as mine. I got exchange the next day, and the display color for mine is more cooler compare to my girlfriend more warmer color. I don't know if it's normal or not.

[majed]

Questions:
1-is it that light that I can carry in my handbag without feeling its weight ?
2- What is so special about the USB thunderbolt ?
3- When in tablet mode, how responsive is the touch on the screen ?
Lastly, What would you choose if you were to pick between that model, HP Spectre and MS Surface book ?

And by the way, Nice watch that you have on your wrest ))

[cryomancr]

Brightness is great - no reason why it should be any brighter (highest setting hurts my eyes). A 4k display is completely unnecessary on a 13.9" screen. The thicker bottom bezel is present on most ultra books of the same caliber. Fingerprint sensor is fantastic. The smaller (right) shift key sucks and becomes pointless, point blank - it isn't that big of a deal. The web cam is totally fine when in tent mode (don't really see why you would video chat any other way, honestly). Face unlocking is stupid/gimmicky; likely why it isn't included.. Thunderbolt is unnecessary. Fantastic battery life! About 14 hours of regular use (for me). The device is SILENT and doesn't get hot under stress (played Borderlands 2). Keyboard lighting is good and has three different brightness levels; although, some keys look brighter than others, if you really pay attention (my only real gripe). The JBL speakers are the best that I have EVER heard in a laptop (especially of this size). The touch screen is incredibly responsive. haven't had a single issues with hit in tablet, tent, or regular mode. Weighs about 3lbs; which is great for a nearly all metal laptop.
Bought mine from Best Buy for $975 (open box). Worth every penny.

*Typed on my Yoga 910.

[lanceguilin]

Valentina, you're spot on with this review. I have the same model you have 16gb/512gb/4k display. I have the exact same complaints. My biggest gripe is the asinine tiny right shift key. That is COMPETELY not acceptable. Idiot millennials who've never properly taken a typing class -- and who hunt and peck -- may not use the right shift key as they've never been properly taught to touch type, but those of use who properly learned to touch type cannot tolerate this whole sale massacre of a proper sized right shift key. I would have returned my 910 were it not for the fact that you can remap the keys. I've since remapped the up arrow key to be another right shift key and had to remap the right control button as the up arrow key. It's not a perfect solution and I fully blame Lenovo for making the right shift key so tiny but at least now I'm able to type at a relatively normal speed give my remapping of the right shift key.


I'm also disappointed they didn't offer Thunderbolt 3 connections. The 910 is a best-in-class ultrabook and as such, it definitely should have included the latest tech in everything. It has the 16gb of ram. It had the 4k display. It has the 13.9" display on a 13.3 body. It has USB type C ports. But it doesn't offer Thunderbolt 3 connections. While I don't currently need it just yet, it should have been included. That's a minor disappointment to me right now as I don't use TH3 connections yet.

Overall, I agree very much with your review. The HP would  have been a good alternative if they offered 4k but as of Nov 2016, it didn't, so I went with the Yoga 910. I'm relatively happy with it except for the GLARING small right shift key deficiency.


oh. there is one more glaring thing that Lenovo AND HP did with their latest iteration which is to remove the SD card reader. That is definitely something I use and it's removal is a big annoyance. Yes, one can get a dongle reader but that's something additional one has to remember to carry around. Very annoying but it seems it's the way of the future for these ultrathin Ultrabooks.

[brubrushanghai]

The right shift key problem is exactly the reason why i bought another pc (hp) after buying my lenovo yoga 900s. Also like you said brightness is weak and consistent with lenovo pc s and the ports. Dont get me started there