Ashton Kutcher may have helped create the best tablet ever. But is it enough to replace your PC?
A new era in computing was established when Apple unveiled the iPad in 2010. While some people were skeptical a touchscreen computer would ever be useful, every major consumer electronics company now manufactures tablets. And despite the tablet market cooling down in the first quarter, over 260 million units are expected to be sold by the end of this year.
And soon, tablets may also replace your PC.
Tablets Are More Useful Than You Think
You’re probably saying to yourself: “A tablet could never replace my PC! That’s crazy talk!” But a tablet could be a viable alternative to a desktop or laptop for several reasons. Not only are tablets a much cheaper option, but they are also capable of performing many of the same tasks as a PC.
The Most Common Uses for Tablets
- Games
- E-Books
- Video
- Music
- Social Media
- Messaging
- Editing Video
- Writing
- Weather
- News
Tablets have changed the way we access media and if the majority of your computing is centered on entertainment and communication, a tablet is all you need. They may seem like just an oversized smartphone to the naysayers, but there is now evidence that suggests tablets will be the dominant computer of the future.
According to research gathered by IDC, tablets will outsell PCs worldwide by 2015 – and with good reason. Tablets are actually getting better. Unlike PCs which haven’t changed much besides hardware improvements, tablets are constantly evolving and finding new ways to attract computer users. And the latest example of this is Lenovo, which has completely redefined what a tablet is.
The Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 Pro Gives Consumers New Ways to Do More
When Lenovo hired Ashton Kutcher as a product engineer last year, many people believed it was a publicity stunt. But it appears Ashton knows a thing or two about computers because the latest update to the YOGA line is the most groundbreaking advancement in tablet technology yet.
Not only will consumers now have the option of selecting either a Windows or Android version of the YOGA tablet, but the top-of-the-line model is loaded with plenty of features you won’t find on a PC.
- Integrated projector for up to a 50-inch home theater experience to view media on any flat surface
- Larger kickstand compared to previous generation YOGA tablets for greater stability and a new release button to open the kickstand more easily
- Features a new mode, Hang, in addition to the unique three modes from previous models: Stand, Tilt and Hold
- Brilliant sound quality for a premium media watching experience with 8 watts of sound including a subwoofer
- Amazing performance for work and play with Intel Inside
- Intuitive software made to automatically recognize the current user mode and optimize display contrast/brightness/sharpness, pop up keyboard settings for typing and turning on Dolby® Audio mode for watching movies, video chatting or playing games
- Incredible battery life with up to 15 hours on a single charge to power users throughout the day
- Packed with premium Lenovo apps, including a product walk through using a 4D image of Ashton Kutcher to guide users through all of the device’s cool features
The Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro is powerful enough to replace a PC for many activities. And with a price tag of $499.99, it’s also an attractive option for people who mainly use their computers for entertainment purposes. Even if it doesn’t replace your PC, Lenovo strongly believes they have taken tablet technology to a whole new level.
“The YOGA Tablet 2 Pro is the culmination of the most extensive research and feedback we’ve ever undertaken, and Ashton has been with us every step of the way, bringing new ideas to the table, challenging us and always advocating for users. As a result, we’ve preserved the best features of the original YOGA Tablet – the modes and the long battery life – and now we’ve raised the bar completely with technologies like the projector that keep changing the way we think of tablets.”
— Jeff Meredith, Vice President, Mobile Business Group, Lenovo
Is it Time to Ditch Your PC?
Choosing to replace your PC with a tablet is not an easy decision, but the specs of the YOGA Tablet 2 Pro may convince you it’s possible.
- Processor: Intel® Atom™ Processor Z3745 (2M cache, 4 cores, up to 1.86 GHz)
- Operating System: Android™ v4.4 KitKat
- Display/Resolution: 13.3-inch Quad HD (2560×1440) IPS display
- Memory: 2GB LPDDR3
- Storage: 32GB, Supporting Micro SD card up to 64GB
- Audio: 2x front large-chamber speakers with 1.5W output each, plus a 5W rear JBL® subwoofer for a total 8W surround system. Dolby® Audio, Wolfson® Master Hi-Fi™
- Ports: Micro USB (OTG), 3.5 mm audio jack, Micro SD card
- Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n Dual-Band Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), Optional 4G (in select countries, not US)
- Camera: 8MP f2.2 rear camera with Auto-focus, 1.6MP HD front camera
- Battery: Extended battery life with up to 15 hours on a single charge
- Weight: 2.09 lbs (950 g)
- Dimensions: 13.1 in x 8.8 in x 0.1-0.5 in (333 mm x 223 mm x 3.7-12.6 mm)
The specs of the YOGA Tablet 2 Pro are not up to par with a PC but the features are revolutionary. And because tablets have only been a part of the computing mainstream for half a decade, we can only expect the specs to improve. But is there really a necessity to match these specs?
Whether or not tablets completely replace PC’s in the future is unknown. But as tablet technology improves and our computing becomes more reliant on the web; the need for desktops and laptops won’t be as crucial as it once was.
Do you think a tablet can replace your PC? Are tablets the PC of the future? Is the Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 Pro enough to convince you to ditch your PC? Let us know in the comments below!
