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See more imagesLenovo - Yoga 730 2-in-1 15.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Solid State Drive - Iron Gray
- Model:
- 81CU0009US
- SKU:
- 6201037
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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 677 reviews
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very Good Laptop, a few quirks.
Wolfe Posted
It should be known that I registered the default Windows OS it comes with to my Microsoft account and then immediately formatted the PC with Linux (Fedora). IT comes loaded with some vendor software that I did not bother to look at. Overall, it performs very admirably. I am quite impressed with it. Quick, decent battery life, touch screen with a pen is awesome. and it folds into tablet mode. What's not to love? It's a great ultrabook style laptop. I highly recommend it. For anyone considering loading Ubuntu or Fedora on this laptop from personal experience I can tell you I had a few issues I needed to deal with to get it working. Firstly, you will need to disable Secure Boot in the BIOS (WARNING THIS WILL ERASE YOUR HDD COMPLETELY!!!) to get wifi working. You can install Linux with it enabled but it will likely affect your wifi hardware and prevent it from working. The next thing, on Ubuntu 18.04 I had to blacklist a kernel module ideapad to get WIFI working, this was not the case on Fedora 29 (dunno why). This was accomplished by running the command sudo tee /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist-ideapad.conf <<< "blacklist ideapad_laptop" The fingerprint reader does not work in Linux. Synaptic refuses to release drivers for it. Which I think Lenovo, being a supporter of Linux, should change hardware vendors in that case. The pen however works fantastic if you load on xOrg and not Wayland. Wayland is still to young to work properly IMHO on just about any device.
I would recommend this to a friend - Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fast laptop
Charlotte Posted
It is fast and much lighter than my previous one. I use it for work. I use it to play games.
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Yoga 730-15. We are pleased to hear that the Yoga 730-15 meets your computing needs so well. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice laptop
Jade Posted
Pretty good laptop. Definitely an upgrade from my previous one. Did have a few small dents/scatches on the side frame but nothing major enough to send back. Mostly satisfied college student.
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Yoga 730-15. We are pleased to hear that the Yoga 730-15 is working out for you.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just what I needed and wanted
Twin Posted
I wanted a great computer but not all the bells and whistles. This computer if even better than I thought it would be. The sells man really knew what he was talking about. I wouldn't have chosen this computer without him.
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Yoga 730-15. We are pleased to hear that the Yoga 730-15 meets your computing needs so well.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Bigdog66 Posted
This is the fastest laptop I have ever owned. This laptop does everything I need it to but faster than I have ever done it
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Thank you for choosing the lenovo Yoga 730-15. We are pleased to hear that the performance of the Yoga 730-15 meets your computing needs so well.
- Rated 1 out of 5 stars
So many problems
Sanjana Posted
Since I bought this one I’m not happy, sales people says it’s high rated one but trust me guys it’s worthy I bought on jun 14 th I guess with 15 days my screen started acting weird and blinking very often, I went back to the store and the manager didn’t respond proper came up with some story that he fix it and I need to leave it for an week which made mad totally. Finally he gave new after I showed video proof, and the second one key pad cursor is moving one place to another place when try to prepare some documents or trying type something. I’m out of my patience guys. I DONT RECOMMEND THIS STUPID LAPTOP...
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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We are sorry to hear you are having issues with the touchpad on your Yoga 730-15. With regard to the touchpad, you can make adjustments to the touchpad in your system settings. You can get there by clicking on the magnifying glass at the bottom left of your Windows 10 screen. Type "touchpad" in the search window. Select "Mouse & touchpad settings" from the list of choices. You can make general adjustments to the touchpad there. You can also select "Additional mouse options" for more detailed adjustments to the touchpad sensitivity by increasing the delay of the touchpad.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellant
Dick Posted
Had trouble getting used to it but like it real well
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Yoga 730-15. We are pleased to hear that the Yoga 730-15 is working out so well for you. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for a student
Xgutz Posted
For the value this computer is the best you can buy.
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Yoga 730-15. We are pleased to know that the Yoga 730-15 is working out so well for you.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great purchase~
DCab Posted
Got an amazing deal on the Lenovo Yoga and it's everything I wanted and more. I spent a lot of time debating on whether or not to get a replacement for my tablet and this purchase is exactly what I wanted. I also purchased the Lenovo pen and it has been perfect for my needs. It's lightweight, portable, and very convenient. The keyboard has a great feel and it's easy to use. Didn't take any time getting used to the key layout. This is the perfect computer for on the couch web surfing to my daily work. I am a writer so I spend a significant amount of time on my yoga. The battery life is about 8-10 hours with heavy use and it recharges quickly. This was an excellent purchase and I cannot say enough good stuff about it. The ONLY drawback I can find is that the pen doesn't have a built-in space and the holder takes up one of the USB ports. But... so minor in the grand scheme of things.
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Yoga 730-15. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the Yoga 730-15 meets your computing needs so well. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Excellent Laptop for the Price.
RuffSamurai Posted
I purchase the Lenovo Yoga 730 15 a few days ago and I am very happy with it. I think a lot of the negative reviews come from people who don’t update their drivers and such, as I to had some problems with it out of the box, but they were all resolved once I updated my drivers. I purchased this laptop for school work and light web browsing. And I couldn’t be happier. I purchased it for about 830 dollars after tax, and I got 100 dollars off with the student discount. For the price, this laptop is amazing. I’ve been seeing a lot of people complain about the battery life, which I get up to 10 hours on battery saver mode and average about 7-8 hours on performance mode. Which is perfectly fine especially when it has lightning fast charging, I can get 2 hours of battery life in 15 minutes of charging, and it is fully charged within 45 minutes to 1 hour. The trackpad is excellent, probably the best I’ve ever used on a laptop. The i7 core is incredibly fast and is great for music production and photoshop. It’s also light as feather and has a great screen. I’m not thrilled about touchscreen and tablet support, but they work great and though I never really use them, their still a cool option to have. Overall, if you’re a student on a budget, you cannot go wrong with this laptop. I compared it to other laptops In the same price range and they were less powerful and more expsnive. I give the lonovo 730 15 i7 model a solid 8/10.
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Yoga 730-15. We are pleased to hear that the value, features and performance of the Yoga 730-15 meets your computing needs so well. With regard to keeping your system up to date, this system has Lenovo utilities installed to help maintain the health of the device and keep the operating system software up to date. Type "Lenovo Vantage" in the Cortana Search window (if Lenovo Vantage is not installed on your device, you can download the APP and install it now). Select Lenovo Vantage from the list. In the window that opens, click on "Health and Support". In the expanded menu, select "Hardware Scan" In the window that opens, select "Run Quick Tests". This will scan your entire system for errors. Follow any directions that may pop up. If the problem continues after this scan, now click on "System Update". First select Windows update from the menu. Scan your system to be sure you have the latest version of Windows 10. Once that scan is complete, select "Additional Updates". This will scan your device to be sure there are no new BIOS/Driver updates needed. Follow any instructions that may pop up.
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Happy with purchase, almost returned
Richard Posted
I've had the Yoga about a month and have had enough time using it to know that I'm happy with it. I'm surprised how much faster a solid state drive is. It opens big files significantly faster than my desktop. Even web surfing seems to be faster--which was unexpected. I haven't used it much as a tablet, but it's still a nice feature to have. I picked up a Lenovo digital pen and it works fine with MS Ink. The reason I came close to returning the tablet is that, out of the box, the WiFi was horrendous. It would drop about every ten minutes. Updating the drivers mostly fixed it. Every few days, the WiFi drops, but that's tolerable. Still, it's the one area where no laptop should skimp. The ASUS Transformer I had may have dropped WiFi a half dozen times in four years. The lid does slowly close on its own when at an angle that gravity can affect. When I say slow, I mean hours when it's not perpendicular to the ground. I don't consider this a problem and it may well be common with 2-1in-1s
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Yoga 730-15. Regarding WiFi connectivity, be sure you have the latest version of Windows 10 on the computer and that all of the BIOS files and drivers are also up to date for the best WiFi performance. You can easily accomplish this by scanning the computer with the Lenovo Utility software installed on the computer. This system has Lenovo utilities installed to help maintain the health of the device and keep the operating system software up to date. Type "Lenovo Vantage" in the Cortana Search window (if Lenovo Vantage is not installed on your device, you can download the APP and install it now). Select Lenovo Vantage from the list. In the window that opens, click on "Health and Support". In the expanded menu, select "Hardware Scan" In the window that opens, select "Run Quick Tests". This will scan your entire system for errors. Follow any directions that may pop up. If the problem continues after this scan, now click on "System Update". First select Windows update from the menu. Scan your system to be sure you have the latest version of Windows 10. Once that scan is complete, select "Additional Updates". This will scan your device to be sure there are no new BIOS/Driver updates needed. Follow any instructions that may pop up. If the issue still continues after these updates, we recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686 for additional help. Regarding the hinges on the Yoga 730-15, they should hold the screen in any position long the 360-degree travel of the screen. Gravity should have no effect on the position of the screen. We recommend you have the local Best Buy Geek Squad examine your device to correct the issue, at your convenience.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid Product
Anthony Posted
I've had this computer for several months now and it shows no signs of slowing down. As an engineering student I need my computer to be able to run intensive programs and have a decent battery life. This computer easily meets those criteria. The touch screen and tablet conversion modes are also useful.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Yoga 730-15. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the Yoga 730-15 meets your computing needs so well. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Laptop at the price point
Sabby Posted
I bought the Lenovo yoga 730 after my experience with the yoga 520. Yoga 730 is not as compact as the Yoga 520 but its not bulky and heavy like others. Of course it is due to a lot of plastic used in the construction but it seems justified provided the price point. The touchscreen is good and so is the sound and battery life. Updated processor, ram and the ssd works as advertised. The laptop feels great to use in all situations My only qualm is the hinges of the laptop which makes me uneasy. the yoga 520 had a better hinge in my opinion. However I don't think that should be a deal breaker for anyone.
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The Yoga 730-15 model has a full premium brushed aluminum case. The hinges on the Yoga 730-15 have been bench tested through 25,000 cycles (8 to 10 years of normal use) without a failure.
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great computer with fun features.
Anne Posted
I have grown to really like Lenovo products. This one runs quickly and can handle a lot of windows and applications running at the same time. I like the touch screen feature, as well as being able to fold it into tablet mode. I bought the pen that goes with it, which I would also recommend. My only complaint with this computer (and other Lenovos I've used) is that the fans kick in pretty easily, though it's not a huge issue. Just an annoyance at times. Overall, I'd recommend it.
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Yoga 730-15. This is a high performance system with its Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i7-8550U processor, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB solid state hard drive. It will generate heat whenever it is turned on, even at idle, this is normal. The onboard fan will maintain the proper operating temperature for the device. You will hear the fan whenever it runs, this too is normal. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Really good laptop
Tdok64 Posted
I love almost everything about this laptop. It boots up in about 5 seconds. I find it comfortable to type on, the backlit keyboard is a nice feature and it is just a solid feeling laptop. What I don’t like is the WiFi card. Once I got it home I had constant WiFi drops, about every 3 minutes. I upgraded my home router, but that did not help. After playing with the settings I got it a bit more stable, but the Realtech card in this seems to be rather poor. Thankfully Lenovo is having Best Buy put a new WiFi card in this coming week. If that doesn’t help I will buy an Intel and put it in myself. A quick online search of Yoga 730 WiFi connection will turn up a lot of info showing this isn’t isolated to me. If the WiFi was better, I would give this 5 stars for the price I paid on sale.
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The Lenovo Yoga 730-15 ships with the latest 5G 802.11AC frequency WiFi. Be sure you have the latest firmware updates for your router that are available at the router manufacturer's web site. You can keep the BIOS and Driver software up to date on the computer by scanning the computer with the Lenovo Utility software installed on this computer. This system has Lenovo utilities installed to help maintain the health of the device and keep the operating system software up to date. Type "Lenovo Vantage" in the Cortana Search window (if Lenovo Vantage is not installed on your device, you can download the APP and install it now). Select Lenovo Vantage from the list. In the window that opens, click on "Health and Support". In the expanded menu, select "Hardware Scan" In the window that opens, select "Run Quick Tests". This will scan your entire system for errors. Follow any directions that may pop up. If the problem continues after this scan, now click on "System Update". First select Windows update from the menu. Scan your system to be sure you have the latest version of Windows 10. Once that scan is complete, select "Additional Updates". This will scan your device to be sure there are no new BIOS/Driver updates needed. Follow any instructions that may pop up. If the issue still continues after these updates, we recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686 for additional help.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great computer
Ryan Posted
Incredibly fast, easy to use, versalatily. So happy we chose this computer
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Yoga 730-15. We are leased to hear that the ease of use, performance and features of the Yoga 730-15 meets your computing needs so well.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A few weeks in and I love it!
JustGettingStarted Posted
Granted I was dealing with a very old, very simple Toshiba laptop so my move to the Lenovo Yoga touchscreen is a gigantic leap! I have Lenovo at work and decided that I'd try the Yoga based on the performance of my laptop at work. The touchscreen is amazing and makes life so much easier! It loads ultra quick and I am able to get working seconds after I open and power up!
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Yoga 730-15. We are pleased to hear that the performance of the Yoga 730-15 meets your computing needs so well.
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love my new PC
VGinSC Posted
I wasn't sure which processor to get, but I'm so happy I chose the Intel i7. It is so fast!! I had a Lenovo before this, it was old and hard drive crashed. I waited too long to upgrade. Also the color is fantastic. What a difference the 1080 makes. The price was great , so I can definitely recommend this product.
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Yoga 730-15 laptop. This configuration ships with the powerful, 8th Generation, Intel Quad-Core/Eight-Thread Intel Core i7-8550U processor, supported by 8GB DDR4-2400MHz RAM and a 256GB solid state hard drive. The screen is an IPS LCD w/LED Backlight screen, with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 (FHD) and a brightness of 300 nits. We are pleased to hear that the features and performance of the Yoga 730-15 meets your computing needs so well. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great laptop
JaneD23 Posted
I'm very happy with this laptop. I would buy again. I had one issue only, which was a startup issue after having the laptop for a month or so, but that was fixed by Geek Squad. It's fast and the screen image quality is excellent. Didn't intend to get a touch screen, but I really like it and wouldn't get one without it now.
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Thank you for choosing the Lenovo Yoga 730-15. You can keep your computer running at its best by keeping the Windows 10 Operating system and the supporting BIOS files and drivers up to date, by regularly scanning the computer with the Lenovo Utility Software installed on the computer. This system has Lenovo utilities installed to help maintain the health of the device and keep the operating system software up to date. Type "Lenovo Vantage" in the Cortana Search window (if Lenovo Vantage is not installed on your device, you can download the APP and install it now). Select Lenovo Vantage from the list. In the window that opens, click on "Health and Support". In the expanded menu, select "Hardware Scan" In the window that opens, select "Run Quick Tests". This will scan your entire system for errors. Follow any directions that may pop up. If the problem continues after this scan, now click on "System Update". First select Windows update from the menu. Scan your system to be sure you have the latest version of Windows 10. Once that scan is complete, select "Additional Updates". This will scan your device to be sure there are no new BIOS/Driver updates needed. Follow any instructions that may pop up. If the issue still continues after these updates, we recommend you call Lenovo Tech Support at: 877-453-6686 for additional help. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice laptop
Bassman Posted
This is a really nice laptop. Smooth and super fast. The only issue would be with the WIFI card which apparently is a typical problem with this model. The Lenovo brand is a top Brand though.
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Thank you for choosing the lenovo Yoga 730-15. If you are having issues with WiFi connectivity, there is a new RealTek WiFi Card Driver update version currently available. This will correct the WiFi connectivity issue that is currently being found within Lenovo models with the RealTek 8822BE WiFi Card.
Install the new driver version on the computer with the WiFi connectivity issue, RealTek Wireless Driver for Windows 10 (64-bit) Lenovo –
https://download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/mobiles/r0prw12w.exe
If the WiFi signal continues to drop after restarting the computer, manually change the Bandwidth setting under the "Advanced Driver Properties" within the Device Manager, from
80Mhz_40Mhz_20Mhz to 40Mhz_20Mhz. For 2018, Lenovo retained its place for a second year as the best laptop vendor:
https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/laptop-brand-ratings