{"id":33322,"date":"2019-06-19T17:46:30","date_gmt":"2019-06-19T21:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/?p=33322"},"modified":"2019-06-19T17:47:00","modified_gmt":"2019-06-19T21:47:00","slug":"lenovo-x1-yoga-3rd-gen-14-laptop-will-amaze-and-delight-photogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/lenovo-x1-yoga-3rd-gen-14-laptop-will-amaze-and-delight-photogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Lenovo X1 Yoga (3rd Gen) 14\u201d Laptop will amaze and delight photogs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you are looking for a travel machine that can knock out your photo and video editing chores without hesitation, you might be looking for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/us\/en\/tablets\/convertibles\/thinkpad-yoga\/ThinkPad-X1-Yoga-3rd-Gen\/p\/22TP2TXX13Y\">3<sup>rd<\/sup> Generation ThinkPad X1 Yoga from Lenovo<\/a>. I\u2019ve been using one for about a month now and there\u2019s no going back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"548\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Yoga-X1-sunset1280.jpg?resize=900%2C548&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Yoga-X1-sunset1280.jpg?resize=900%2C548&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Yoga-X1-sunset1280.jpg?resize=150%2C91&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Yoga-X1-sunset1280.jpg?resize=300%2C183&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Yoga-X1-sunset1280.jpg?resize=768%2C468&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Yoga-X1-sunset1280.jpg?resize=1080%2C658&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Yoga-X1-sunset1280.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14\u201d X1 Yoga- 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Generation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I find that a 14-inch laptop is the perfect blend of large enough to do serious editing and small enough to fit all my backpacks. Weighing in at 3.08 pounds, it\u2019s easy to carry and you don\u2019t feel like you\u2019re hauling twice the weight you need to get the job done. It\u2019s the perfect blend of lightweight but ThinkPad tough. All ThinkPads are tested against 12 military-grade specifications and 200 quality checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being a Yoga model, you have the inherent flexibility to use\nit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>As a standard laptop<\/li><li>Tented for watching videos<\/li><li>Folded flat as a large tablet<\/li><li>Stand mode for presentations or with a docking station<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4modes-of-Lenovo-X1-Yoga.png?resize=900%2C288&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4modes-of-Lenovo-X1-Yoga.png?resize=900%2C288&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4modes-of-Lenovo-X1-Yoga.png?resize=150%2C48&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4modes-of-Lenovo-X1-Yoga.png?resize=300%2C96&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4modes-of-Lenovo-X1-Yoga.png?resize=768%2C246&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4modes-of-Lenovo-X1-Yoga.png?resize=1080%2C346&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/4modes-of-Lenovo-X1-Yoga.png?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When the screen is folded back into tablet mode, the keys\nactually recess from their normal position, so laying it on your lap doesn\u2019t\nsend spurious keystrokes to the computer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In regular laptop mode, press the FN key and the spacebar to\ntoggle the lights on the keyboard if desired.&nbsp;\nI love this feature when typing in bed and the lights are low. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Power in a compact design<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011151-1.jpg?resize=900%2C418&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011151-1.jpg?resize=900%2C418&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011151-1.jpg?resize=150%2C70&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011151-1.jpg?resize=300%2C139&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011151-1.jpg?resize=768%2C356&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011151-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C501&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011151-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The model I\u2019m using now is the 20LD0017US, which comes with an HDR WQHD (2560 x 1440) IPS anti-reflective, anti-smudge, multi-touch with Dolby Vision, 500 nits, 14\u201d monitor. Not only does it show an amazing picture, its touch capability is the best I\u2019ve ever experienced \u2013 AND it\u2019s ten-finger touch enabled \u2013 perfect for games. If you aren\u2019t familiar with NIT terminology \u2013 it\u2019s a representation of brightness and contrast for the screen \u2013 the bigger the number, the better readability.\u00a0 This screen is definitely brighter than most and is easy to read even in bright sunlit locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Yoga-X1-ptd-rocks-1280.jpg?resize=900%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Yoga-X1-ptd-rocks-1280.jpg?resize=900%2C450&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Yoga-X1-ptd-rocks-1280.jpg?resize=150%2C75&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Yoga-X1-ptd-rocks-1280.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Yoga-X1-ptd-rocks-1280.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Yoga-X1-ptd-rocks-1280.jpg?resize=1080%2C540&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Yoga-X1-ptd-rocks-1280.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One hot machine, this\ncomes with an 8th Generation Intel\u00ae Core\u2122 i7-8650U Processor with vPro\u00ae\n(1.90GHz, up to 4.20GHz with Turbo Boost, 8MB Cache). The standard operating\nsystem is Windows 10 Pro 64 and there\u2019s 16 GB of LPDDR3 2133MHz RAM onboard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This machine also comes\nwith a blazing fast 1 TB Solid State Drive, (PCIe-NVMe OPAL2.0 M.2). Waiting\nfor a start-up or a reboot is no longer an issue. Even large video files open or\nsave quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fan design blows the heat out the back of the machine, instead of down, like so many models.\u00a0 That keeps the machine from overheating while operating on your lap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-2.jpg?resize=900%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-2.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-2.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-2.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-2.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-2.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A beautiful screen for\nediting or viewing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I absolutely love this\nscreen for all types of work. With the 2560 x 1440 screen, you can easily get\nso much more content on screen at one time.&nbsp;\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The higher resolution is\nideal if you are typing with Word and you want to have a webpage open at the\nsame time. Having them each side-by-side is ideal on a 2560-pixel-wide\nscreen.&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Videos and movies look\nawesome on this screen.&nbsp; With Dolby premium\naudio, the volume is definitely loud enough to fill your room (apartment).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Add a fine tip stylus\nand you\u2019re ready to get to work<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you zoom way out to see a super wide webpage or spreadsheet, sometimes your links can get very tiny. Not a problem if you are using the garaged ThinkPad Pen Pro designed by Wacom. Ideal for a mouse replacement, it is so accurate, that for the first time ever, I am able to actually do real time handwriting on screen without the typical lag time most previous models experienced. It also is the first time I\u2019ve actually been able to take notes and do sketches in OneNote that were actually usable. Palm rejection means you can rest your hand on the screen without introducing unwanted additional pen strokes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-.jpg?resize=900%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The pen also is ideal\nfor working in Photoshop and Lightroom.&nbsp;\nTrying to do adjustment brush edits with a mouse, or worse yet with your\nfingertip, is extremely frustrating.&nbsp;\nWith the Pen Pro, it makes it easy to trace a photo and cut out an\nobject from its background. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use it for\nsigning documents and sketching on screengrabs.&nbsp;\nNever fear running out of batteries on the pen, as it charges itself\nevery time you place it back in its garage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>As compact as it is, it\u2019s still a ThinkPad<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite its size and portability, it\u2019s still as rugged as you\u2019d expect from the Lenovo ThinkPad line.\u00a0 My first ThinkPad, which I bought almost twenty years ago, and this one both sport the classic TouchPoint red tip that gives you one more way to select your work instead of using the touchpad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011153.jpg?resize=900%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011153.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011153.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011153.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011153.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011153.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011153.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011153.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another benefit of this classic ThinkPad setup are the three buttons atop the touchpad.\u00a0 These left\/right mouse buttons and the touch \u201cscrollwheel\u201d button in the center, work fabulously when working in the car or on the bus. With a standard touchpad, every time the bus would hit a chuck hole, I\u2019d end up selecting some random object on the screen. Not with these dedicated buttons and the TouchPoint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011154.jpg?resize=900%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011154.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011154.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011154.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011154.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011154.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011154.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011154.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>I was a little surprised\nwhen I first got the X1 Yoga and discovered the FN key to be the left-most key\non the bottom row.&nbsp; From my Yoga 900 and\nprior models, I always expect the CTRL key to be the outboard key, but by opening\nLenovo Vantage, I was able to easily remap the two keys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top row of keys are\ndual functions with F1 through F12 needing the additional FN key to operate. Without\nthe FN key, the buttons adjust volume, brightness, wireless, Bluetooth,\nmicrophone, Windows settings and Lenovo Vantage. F12\u2019s special key is mappable\nto launch any program or key sequence you want. I\u2019ve got mine set up to immediately\nlaunch my text editor.&nbsp; AND, just like\nthe CTRL\/FN key switch, if you use the function keys more than the media\ncontrols, they can be swapped just as easily to not need the FN button. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Business ready, this machine features Intel Dual Band 8265 Wireless AC (2&#215;2) and Bluetooth 4.1 with vPro. A chip-enabled fingerprint reader is easy to use on the front right corner of the wrist rest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011152a.jpg?resize=900%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33325\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011152a.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011152a.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011152a.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011152a.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011152a.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011152a.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011152a.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At the top of the screen is a webcam which is 720p high definition with an integrated 360 degree far-field microphone and a ThinkShutter.\u00a0 The shutter is a sliding door that conceals the camera. That fills two purposes. One, it keeps the camera lens clean, and two, it keeps any rogue program from broadcasting your face while you work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011156.jpg?resize=900%2C465&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011156.jpg?resize=900%2C465&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011156.jpg?resize=150%2C77&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011156.jpg?resize=300%2C155&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011156.jpg?resize=768%2C397&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011156.jpg?resize=1080%2C558&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011156.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With Cortana and Alexa both\nenabled, you can easily take advantage of the always on microphone to set\ntimers, check weather, add items to your to-do list or play music. Don\u2019t want them\nlistening in?&nbsp; Just touch the microphone\nkey to mute it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Battery power and\nrecharging<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the battery is\nrated up to 15.4 hours with its integrated Li-ion 54Whr battery, my usage has\nbeen no where near that.&nbsp; Without doing\nanything to be battery efficient, normal working time is more like 4-5 hours.&nbsp; By killing the screen brightness, I could\neasily get a few more hours, but I think I\u2019d be hard pressed to get anything\napproaching 15 hours. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ideal alternative is\nthat the power supply is a reasonably compact 65W, type-C power adapter. That\ngives me the option of using my <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2WOFSm1\">MyCharge\n20000mAh portable battery pack<\/a> with either its 110v outlet or its USB-C\nport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Offsetting the power\nusage, is the Rapid Charge technology &#8211; meaning that I can run the unit on\nbattery for 4-5 hours in the morning, and when I plug it in at lunch time \u2013 it will\nrecharge up to 80% of capacity in less than one hour.&nbsp; Then I\u2019m ready to unplug and finish the day\nback on battery power. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Inputs and Outputs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Along the left side of the machine are two Thunderbolt 3.0 USB3.1 Gen 2 Type-C ports and one standard USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type -A Always On port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-3.jpg?resize=900%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-3.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-3.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-3.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-3.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-3.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-3.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the right side is another standard USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type -A Always On port, along with an HDMI port, a microphone\/headphone combo jack, and a compact Ethernet extension connector (separate dongle needed for native Ethernet.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011164.jpg?resize=900%2C431&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011164.jpg?resize=900%2C431&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011164.jpg?resize=150%2C72&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011164.jpg?resize=300%2C144&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011164.jpg?resize=768%2C368&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011164.jpg?resize=1080%2C517&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1011164.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>On the rear of the unit is a removable cover revealing a MicroSD card slot and a phone SIMM slot. I might use the Micro SD slot in a pinch, but it\u2019s inconvenient to get to \u2013 requiring the screen to be closed to access it. I prefer to use a special <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2FhULr6\">XQD\/SD\/USB reader<\/a> that plugs into one of the USB-C ports for all my photo and video editing requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1.jpg?resize=900%2C675&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1.jpg?resize=900%2C675&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1.jpg?resize=150%2C113&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1.jpg?resize=510%2C382&amp;ssl=1 510w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C810&amp;ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/dougbardwell.com\/db\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Lenovo-X1-Yoga-1.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>My perfect companion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With all this machine\nhas going for it, I believe this is going to be my lifelong companion. 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