Lenovo Yoga Book 9i Review: Dual Desktops On The Go!

[LENOVO YOGA BOOK 9i REVIEW]

Good version of a bad idea; bad version of a good idea; good versions of many forgettable ideas. Lenovo’s done it all over its thirty-nine years in business – and honestly? I expected the Yoga Book 9i (first seen at CES 2023) to land firmly in the “bad-bad” category.

Here's what actually ended up happening: this became the first new PC concept in years that really enchanted me – without then disappointing me once I actually started using it. Turns out the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i is a good execution of a surprisingly good idea!

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[ABOUT THIS VIDEO]

This video was made possible by a Yoga Book 9i review sample provided by Lenovo.

MrMobile does not accept compensation from the manufacturers of the products he reviews in exchange for producing content. No payment was provided and no manufacturer or carrier was afforded a preview, editorial input or copy approval rights concerning this review. The lone sponsor of this video is DeleteMe.

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"Scrappy" by Famous Cats [Soundstripe]:

“Yo Tokyo!” by Matt Wigton [Soundstripe]:

“High Expectations” by Anthony Catacoli [Soundstripe]:

"And Them's The Facts" by Famous Cats [Soundstripe]:

[CHAPTERS]

00:00 Good story, well told
01:06 A "novel" kind of PC
02:11 Postures for days
04:32 A workstation at heart
08:15 Delete yourself [sponsor spot]
09:36 The (inevitable) compromises
12:06 The Surface Neo we never got

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[DISCLOSURES]

[JhaveriAakash]

So proud of Asus and Lenovo for doing new stuff all the time

[Hecate]

i actually loved your biking vid. and i hope you do more but not too much, we still need you for tech reviews lol

[readyforlol]

Pro tip : on Windows you can hit CTRL + ALT + arrow keys to move windows between screens without having to drag them with your mouse. It works even if the window is not visible.

[NigelMelanisticSmith]

11:41 Using the Windows Key + Arrow Keys let's you move windows from a covered monitor to the main one. This shouldn't be an issue, but that's the way to resolve it more quickly than removing the keyboard every time.

[artvandelayimports]

Sorry to hear that your e-bike video didn't get the traction it deserved, I really enjoyed it!

[craigwoodgate]

They delivered a device that Microsoft announced but didn’t release just a different style. It actually looks like a good device overall having two big screens to multitask on would be great

[plumokin]

No one saw the bike video!? It's one of my favorite videos you've made and I don't even live anywhere where I'd need a bike, but it kept me engaged the whole time

[crobblack]

I watched the e-bike review and I loved it. One of your best Road Trip Reviews and videos period.

[RavMucha]

As a Web Developer who needs (minimum) two screens to work in hotel rooms (and has to fit a Macbook and a portable screen in an airport approved size backpack all the time) I very much see this as a sensible solution to that, admittedly not very common, problem, so thumbs up.👍
Most of the problems it has, like limited I/O and funny behavior with windows insisting to stay on not the screen I want is stuff I still have to deal with on a Mac with a screen attached, so not really a downside, just saved space.

[RandyThompson]

Totally off topic, but I just wanted to say that I hope you never change your transition style between scenes. I realized what the vibe it gives me and it, for some reason, gives me nostalgia for TechTV's series "Fresh Gear". Obviously, every other component of your content is incredible and it's a joy to see a new video of yours in my subscription feed. I DID watch that travel blog on the electric bike, thankfully, and it was excellent.

[livesshow]

5:40 Whoa, I can't beleive your ebike video pulled in such low numbers! It was a truly excellent video!

[iGeneration]

That device really caught my eye back when Lenovo was showcasing it. Now that's its starting to look like a reality, I feel this is great for those of us who prefer to have more space to work but not all the time.

Also, how come people didn't watch your eBike review?? That video was great.

[petepaxton]

I have a surface duo and with the latest updates I really like it. Having two screens has been awesome. Kinda reminds me of this

[AuthenTech]

"Review units should be ready to be reviewed" - Haha I love that. Definitely going to use this when talking to brands in the future.

[octoo]

Lenovos really hauling with this idea! So are you with these amazing videos. Keep up the good work MrMobile!!

[MarcoR]

Great video as always, Michael! That's a very impressive device, even though probably most people will never be able to put their hands on it. As for your bike tour, I hope you don't let the fewer views make you give up on further adventures, that was one of my favorite videos on the channel and I've been here since day one.

[PaulHo]

2023 and I'm still gagged from their 2018 Yoga C930 Chromebook that could partially open when you knocked on the lid and the glorious timepiece hinge, and that e-ink keyboard/notepad was so clever.

[evanyoungberg]

I immediately recognized Sir Walter Coffee in Raleigh! Excellent review and glad you got to visit my hometown!

[aliquot]

I work like this all the time (vertically stacked screens) and this Yoga 9i speaks to me on a different level 🤤

[dvdkon]

I could see myself using the bottom display for handwriting while keeping reference documents/study materials on the top. I'll settle for my conventional 2-in-1 for less than half the price right now, but the concept is great!