Lenovo Japan's "Yoga Tab 13" is an Android tablet with a 13-inch display. Not only can it be used as a regular tablet, but it can also be used as an external display by connecting a cable from the HDMI port on the side of the main unit to a notebook PC.
This product can be used in two ways, an Android tablet and a mobile display, and since we were able to borrow equipment from the manufacturer, we will deliver a review centered on its function as a mobile display.
Lenovo Japan's Android tablet "Yoga Tab 13". The body size is about 293.4 (width) x 204 (depth) x 6.2 to 24.9 (thickness) mmAndroid tablet transformed into a mobile display
First, take a quick look at the specifications. shell. The screen size is 13 inches and the resolution is 2160 x 1350 pixels (196ppi). Apart from being a tablet, the resolution is more than sufficient for a mobile display.
The LCD uses the IPS method and has a glossy finish. As a tablet, it supports 10-point multi-touch, but when used as a mobile display, it does not support touch operation because it is connected to a notebook PC via HDMI. Details will be described later.
This product is equipped with a foldable kickstand at the bottom of the back. This kickstand can be deployed almost 180 degrees and can also be used by hanging it on a hook. Although the shape varies depending on the product, it is a design that has been passed down from generation to generation in the company's YOGA Tablet series.
Although it can be used as a mobile display, it is originally an Android tabletBack. A wire-shaped kickstand is attached to the main unit.Side view. The cylindrical protrusion is a design common to the YOGA Tablet seriesThe kickstand can be completely foldedIt can be extended up to 180 degrees. It can also be hung using a hook.There is a microHDMI port on the left side of the main unit, which can be used as a mobile display by connecting to a device. It's interesting that it's only for input, not output.
In addition to the power button and volume button, there is a USB Type-C port on the right side, but when connected as a mobile display, it can only be used to supply power. Please note that even if you use this, it does not support connection as a mobile display.
However, when used as a mobile display, it is common to use the main unit's battery as the power supply. This product is originally a tablet, and the battery has a fairly large capacity of 10,000 mAh, and the driving time is as long as 12 hours. With this, you can use it for a long time without supplying power from the USB Type-C port.
This product focuses on audio performance, such as incorporating four speakers that support Dolby Atmos. These speakers can also be used as mobile displays.
The left side has a microHDMI port. For input only, not output, use this port when using it as a mobile displayEquipped with a USB Type-C port on the right side. When used as a mobile display, it can only be used for power supply and does not support video signal transmissionView from above. There are speakers on the top left and rightBottom. There is also a speaker on this sideThe nominal weight is 830g, and the actual measurement is 835g. It's not heavy. I don't feel the weakness of the body, which is common in mobile displays that appeal to the lightness of the 13-inch class.
In addition to the HDMI cable for use as a mobile display, the accessories include a USB Type-C cable and a USB Type-C type charger. Protective pouches are not included, so you need to procure them yourself if you want to take them outside.
The main body weighs 835g. Considering that it has an integrated stand and a built-in battery, it is not so heavy compared to a dedicated mobile displayAccessory. In addition to the cable, it also comes with a USB Type-C charger and a USB Type-C to 3.5mm audio conversion adapterNow, let's connect it to a PC.
Don't miss the built-in speaker