Lenovo launches Yoga 900 convertible laptop at Rs 1,22,090; Yoga Tab 3 Pro at Rs 39,990

Lenovo has launched its all-new Yoga 900 2-in-1 laptop device powered by Windows 10 along with the Yoga Tab 3 Pro.

The 13-inch Yoga 900 hybrid device is just 0.59-inch thick, 1.92 kg light, and is designed for both personal and business use.

Powered by Windows 10, the laptop is touted to be the world's thinnest Intel Core i convertible. It features the Yoga signature watchband hinge for ultraportability. It comes equipped with Intel's newest 6th gen Core i7 processor with 8 GB of RAM.

The laptop can be used in four different modes- laptop, stand, tent, and tablet. Lenovo claims the Yoga 900 comes with an improved battery life with 50 per cent greater battery density that allows it to offer up to 9 hours of local video playback.

On the audio front, the device comes with JBL stereo speakers with Dolby DS 1.0 for better entertainment experience.

Other than the Yoga 900 hybrid laptop, Lenovo also launched its Yoga Tab 3 Pro, touted to be world’s smallest home theatre. The tablet comes with a 178 cm display that offers home theatre-like experience to users while watching movies, playing games or browsing the web.

It comes with an optimised projector which is 180-degree rotatable and can beam life-sized images on wall or ceiling. The QHD display further offers 299ppi resolution and richer colours with its Smart Display technology.

As the Yoga Tab 3 Pro comes with an inbuilt JBL sound bar and Dolby Atmos technology, users can have a cinematic experience without headphones. The tablet is said to come with an all-day battery life.

The Yoga 900 has been priced at Rs 1,22,090 and will be available in Croma stores, select Lenovo Exclusive Stores and official Lenovo online store. The Yoga Tab 3 Pro is Rs 39,990 and is available on Flipkart.

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