Lenovo has line up their Windows 8 laptops portfolio by introducing new 11.6 inches Yoga 11S notebook PC, powered by Intel Bridge processing unit. The experts are taking this convertible laptop as new version of Yoga 11 and the successor of Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 13.

Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11S is a 11.6 inches Windows 8 convertible tablet

By upgrading the operating system and processing speed, Lenovo renovated its Yoga 11 to produce its more powerful and good looking 11S version, with its revolutionary convertible built-up. After observing customers' disappointing response for Yoga 11 and success of Yoga 13, the company is now offering this new 11.6 inches tablet PC, to tempt the customers. It carries legacy of both of its earlier versions and anticipated to be a successful hybrid machine.

For now, the company is taking orders for this tablet cum laptop on its personal website. But customers will have to pay more $250 for this upgraded machine in compare to its earlier RT version.

Technical specifications

Physical built-up and battery support

With 11.73 x 8.03 x 0.67 inches physical measurement, this light weight (3.08 pounds) ultra portable machine will be available in Silver/ Black, Orange/ black colors options. Its battery is capable to provide you up to 6 hours of power backup.  

Display size and keyboard

With a decent 11.6 inches diagonal touch capacitive IPS LCD display, Lenovo laptop has 1,366 x 768 pixels of screen resolution. Its resolution can go up to 1,600 x 900 for more powerful processor.

It has a chiclet keyboard but non availability of backlit is somewhat disappointing. Carrying legacy of unique hinges mechanism, it allows users to flip the screen to front and back for converting it from tablet to laptop or vice-versa.

Operating platform and processing unit

It runs Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system and powered up by Intel Core i3 Ivy Bridge processing chip with an option to upgrade up to i7 processor. The machine also has an on board HD Graphics 4000 card, which adds flavor of ultimate graphics and multimedia, for the users. It comes packed with 8GB of DDR3 RAM (1600MHz), base drive capacity of 128GB and comes with maximum 256GB of cool SSD storage to boost up system's booting speed and system performance.

Network sharing and connectivity

You will find variant connectors including one USB, one USB 3.0 and an HDMI port for video streaming to large digital screen. For wireless connectivity, there are Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 on device. There are two sound speakers with Dolby Home Theatre v4.

Pricing and availability

Lenovo set the price of 11.6 inches and 1,366 x 768 resolution model of  IdeaPad Yoga 11S at $799.99, and now accepting its order. It will soon be available at Best Buy. And its Windows 8 Pro model is anticipated to be priced at 1,349.99.

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Galaxy Mega 5.8 from Samsung, the most awaited large screen Android smartphone, has just entered the phablet market. This, one of the cool tablets, and has already been launched in India but US customers likely to wait for this Samsung tablet, up to July.

Samsung Galaxy Mega 5.8 smartphone with Touchwiz user interface  runs  on Android^TM 4.2 Jelly Bean+ operating system

After positive response and huge sale of 5.5 inches Galaxy Notes, now the South Korean giant wants to extend its large sized phablet portfolio. Mega 5.8 device is not only larger in size but also runs latest 4.2 Jelly Bean operating system. Only a handful of smartphones in market are running on this latest Android based operating platform.

Also see: Nokia Lumia 925 Windows Phone 8 smartphone

The company has also unveiled its larger Mega 6.3 model under Galaxy series, which comes with more powerful battery and larger screen resolution. Though this model has also been launched in Indian market but its official release date has not been confirmed, up to now.

For complete information on it larger model, please visit: Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 Android smartphone.

With high quality features of this series, both machines are anticipated to grab good market share for the company.

Let us see what 5.8 inches model carries inside, for its customers:

Galaxy Mega 5.8

This large sized device meets the customers' demand and helpful in varying their existing lifestyle. As per one of the Samsung's officials – The users in countries like India prefer the large screen displays and spending more time with such devices. Just like its large 6.3 inches companion, it also offers split screen capability for different apps like messages, email, 'S Planner', and 'MyFiles'. It also includes 'Air View' feature that let you preview photos, Gallery, emails as well as speed dial contacts even without opening it.

Specifications and features

Display specifications and camera

It is a dual SIM machine, which means to support 3G network and providing calling facility on tablet. It features a 5.8 inches display with 540 x 960 pixels resolution. This resolution is being considered below to expectation, as the market experts anticipate minimum 720 x 1,280 pixels, for a 5 inches device.

There are two – 1.9MP of front as well as 8MP of primary camera for snap shooting and recording videos.

Operating platform, storage and processing unit 

Running on latest Android^TM 4.2 Jelly Bean+ operating system, it also carries latest user interface, developed by Samsung itself and named - Touchwiz. The machine is energized up by a dual-core processing chipset, which runs on 1.4GHz and couples to 1.5GB of random access memory. It owns 4.78 GB of user accessible storage out of 8GB, which is further expandable up to 64GB via a microSD card slot. 

Network connectivity and battery backup

For connectivity, a user will find Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS, Wi-Fi direct, NFC support as well as USB 2.0 on this dual SIM device. Its 2600mAh battery is sufficient to give long power backup to user.

Pricing, offers and availability

Mega 5.8 is now available to purchase at the official price of Rs 25,100 ($445) in India but will arrive in customers' hand from June 3^rd. And it is reported to be available in US in July, this year.

Both RCOM and Vodafone are giving Special offers on both of these smartphones. The Vodafone offers 2GB data download with 2G+3G per month for two months. On the other hand, RCOM customers are offered 2GB of data per month for 3 months as well as unlimited access to WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook and Big movies library.

The goods

• Latest Android operating system with large display screen
• 3G network and NFC support
• Dual SIM support
• Touchwiz user interface technology from Samsung

Not goods

• Its 540 x 960 pixels screen resolution is below to expectation.

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