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Customers are pleased with the Yoga 3 Pro's lightweight design, touchscreen convenience, and affordable price. They appreciate the performance and Windows 10 operating system. However, some users have concerns about battery life and Wi-Fi connectivity.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Decent
Gets the job done. I bought for the light weight and the watch band hinge and the overall "sexy" finish. After 2 weeks of purchase i notice that a screw from the base was missing. I thought "mmm" how could i have not noticed that; but later realized all the screw were not staying in place and now i have to be constantly tightening them. Just simple movement from surface to surface make the screws loose. So while looking for the screw which i thought had to be in room given that i havent travelled with it yet , i found a small part that belong to the watch band hinge. Tried to fit it back but they all keep falling off. Ive attached the photo. It does bother me that this keeps happening. But i do like the laptop except for these small probs.
Posted 10 years ago by Tjay
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
My third Yoga 3 Pro
I originally bought this laptop as a supplement to my other, much larger and heavier, computer. Unfortunately, I ran into trouble with two of these laptops and I am currently on my 3rd on right now. So if I returned two of these laptops, then why did I give this product a 4/5 stars? Let me explain: The first laptop I bought was the earlier version with the same physical specifications, except that it came with Windows 8.1. I was not a fan of 8.1, but I liked that I could upgrade from 8.1 to 10 for free. After the upgrade, there were a few problems that I ran into, like the screen going black after a few seconds on Netflix. I also ran into some "graphical artifacts" which were essentially touchscreen bubbles remaining on the screen after lifting the lid. So naturally, I thought it was a hardware problem and that I had a faulty product. So I exchanged it for an identical laptop with Windows 8.1. This second laptop had the exact same problems after doing the upgrade to Windows 10. So by this point I know this was never a hardware problem, and more of a software capability issue with the new Windows 10 operation system. I called Microsoft, Lenovo, and even Netflix to inquire about this problem, and they all said that Windows 10 might have a few bugs and will be cleared up within the next year. But since I was going back to college in a few weeks, I really wanted a working copy of the Yoga 3 Pro right NOW (call me picky). So I took the computer back to BestBuy, and while waiting to be helped with GeekSquad, I tried out the "floor models" of the Yoga 3 Pro. They worked flawlessly with Window 10. This made me wonder why they worked and my other two did not. As it turns out, these particular models came from the factory preloaded with Windows 10. Now by this point, you're probably wondering why I need this Windows 10 anyway. To put it simply, I liked the interface of the new operation system, and already loathed the 8.1 format. So finally after all this trouble I exchange my 2nd Yoga 3 Pro for a preloaded model (which actually has the same hardware specifications). With the 3rd time being the charm, the computer worked beautifully. Now about the computer: It is extremely thin and light, weighing in at about 2.6 lbs. and measuring in at about 0.5 in thick. You'll first notice the very unique "watch band" hinge design and it flexes easily with no mechanical problems that I can see. The keys are relatively close together and have strange placement, but I like that the keyboard is backlit. The trackpad is rather small, and can be a little cumbersome at times. After turning on the computer, you'll notice that the computer doesn't have a BIOS shortcut during startup. This is because of Lenovo's "NOVO" button, which brings you directly to the BIOS menu from being turned off. Startup is extremely quick with the Yoga 3 Pro due to the lightning fast solid state drive. The screen is incredibly beautiful with a native resolution of 3200x1800 with a 16:9 aspect ratio. I noticed the screen brightness wasn't very great, but I've heard is comparable to other small Ultrabooks. The touchscreen is extremely responsive and has great palm rejection while using a stylus. The little "windows button" on the bottom of the screen is not very responsive and takes a few presses to activate. The video card holds up great with full screen video playback, but is not a powerhouse when it comes to video editing software or Photoshop. The 8GB of RAM helps with streaming and other everyday computing tasks. Mind you, this is not a gaming computer by any means, and will be limited by the hardware capabilities if one chooses to play graphic intensive games. The battery life is probably my biggest gripe, where I get 4 hours of life with normal use at 75% brightness. I'm sure you can squeeze out 5 hours if you keep the use minimal. The charging block is very compact and easy to store, but the charging cable is pretty short. In tablet mode, the software turns off the keys and touchpad so that you cannot accidentally activate them. I find that stand mode is incredibly useful when watching videos or studying lecture notes. The laptop comes with three USB ports, two of which are USB3.0 and the remaining port is USB2.0, which also acts as the charging port. There is micro HDMI output if you wish to connect to a larger screen or a TV, and there is an SD card slot reader. Although there are more capable computers with more storage and performance for the money, the Yoga 3 Pro provides a light, quick and flexible alternative to other bulkier options. I would not buy this laptop if it is your first or only computer. But to supplement a larger computer for a more mobile experience, is the whole point of this computer. That being said, although I have had some initial bad experience with my other versions of this computer, I would still recommend this product, and BestBuy's services to anyone in the market for this type of laptop.
Posted 10 years ago by Nick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Light weight & thin
This is the lightest and thinnest laptop that I have never got. The look is good and the performance is well enough for general use. The paper read mode is the most impressive feature to me. I have no regret to buy the laptop with this unbeatable price from BestBuy.
Posted 9 years ago by Silas