Testseek.co.uk have collected 137 expert reviews of the Lenovo ThinkPad Helix and the average rating is 74%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Lenovo ThinkPad Helix.
July 2013
(74%)
137 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
8 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
740100137
The editors liked
Versatile
Light
HD display
3G/4G support
Windows 8 touch support
Can be used as tablet or touch-enabled laptop
Long battery life
Good security features
High quality build
Great keyboard
Pinsharp display
Battery in the display and keyboard
Decent performance for a hybrid
Excellent design with few compromises
Great battery life
Impressive keyboard
Digitiser pen included
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Prices start at $1499
Relatively heavy
Few I/O ports
Integrated battery in both tablet and keyboard dock
Top heavy and prone to tip while on lap
Expensive when compared with more desirable rival machines
Long battery life when docked, Good keyboard, Solid
Moderate battery life on tablet, Short on connectors, Relatively heavy, Expensive, Ethernet via USB dongle, No SD card reader
The ThinkPad Helix is a excellent Windows 8 tablet/ultrabook hybrid. Its well-designed keyboard docking mechanism works better than the folding, sliding ideas that others have used, in our opinion. Build quality is typically solid, and the specification w...
Abstract: Lenovo's ThinkPad Helix is a unique Windows 8 laptop, with versatile configurations (Ultrabook laptop, detachable tablet, fold-over tablet, and "rip and flip"), plus a number of excellent features for the mobile professional or road warrior. This one's a ...
Abstract: Fast, functional Windows 8 laptop-tablet lets you detach for tablet use or dock with the display facing in or out"Convertible" Ultrabooks -- full-fledged laptops that can also function as touch-driven tablets -- have become something of a commodity these ...
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Published: 2013-08-19, Author: Serdar , review by: infoworld.com
Abstract: "Convertible" Ultrabooks -- full-fledged laptops that can also function as touch-driven tablets -- have become something of a commodity these days, so my attention goes to the manufacturers who can do something flashy and new with the idea. Enter Lenovo's...
Can operate as a touchscreen notebook or a Windows 8 tablet, Solid-state drive speeds up frequently performed operations, Dual-battery arrangement delivers up to 6.5 hours of battery life
Subpar audio, High-res screen can make small type difficult to read, Pricey considering its 11.6-inch display
Able to serve as a laptop or a Windows 8 touchscreen tablet, the ThinkPad Helix is pleasingly versatile—but it's also very expensive....
Published: 2013-08-07, Author: James , review by: mashable.com
Abstract: The future of computing is in question. Smartphones and tablets are taking over. They're thinner, lighter, cheaper, have longer battery life, and most importantly they're simple . Bill Gates may have been a decade early with the tablet computer, but now t...
One of the best convertible designs we’ve seen, Excellent battery life with keyboard dock, 1920x1080 IPS display
Price, No SD card reader, No HDMI
The idea of combining a Windows 8 tablet with a keyboard dock to create an ultrabook isn’t completely new, but we feel Lenovo did a good job at implementing this concept with the ThinkPad Helix. We also appreciate the fact that you can turn the tablet ...
Comfortable keyboard, Good battery life, when attached to keyboard base, Touch pad is tuned for Windows 8, Supports touch-screen and pen-based input
Expensive, No SD card slot, 3rd Generation, not "Haswell," processor, Awkward vent location
As one of the few 11.6-inch, detachable ultrabook/tablets on the market, it's too bad the Helix lacks a 4th Gen Intel CPU and an SD slot. But it's saved by a fantastic keyboard and a touch pad and stylus good for Windows 8. Read More…...
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Published: 2013-07-11, Author: Joel , review by: pcmag.com
Detachable screen gives users extra portability when needed. Decent battery life with keyboard dock. Innovative, sturdy hinge and docking connector. Dual pointing devices plus touch screen. Comes with stylus and onboard stylus storage. Keyboard dock has m
Some fan noise. Tablet has only USB 2.0 port. Hinge is locked when tablet out of dock. Pricey
One of the better detachable hybrid tablets on the market, the Lenovo ThinkPad Helix gives the corporate IT buyer a prime option for their highly mobile workforce. This could be the best choice if you need both laptop and tablet functionality....
