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
Abstract: Lenovo has managed to build a name for itself when it comes to rock solid enterprise grade laptops ever since it acquired the ThinkPad name from IBM back in 2005. An acquisition that has propelled the Chinese tech company to become the no.1 PC brand in th...
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Published: 2013-07-02, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com.au
The Lenovo ThinkPad Helix is a solidly built laptop-tablet hybrid with all the security features your IT department needs. Thanks to dual batteries in the tablet and keyboard base, it can run for a full workday
The Helix is stuck with Intel's less efficient previous generation of CPUs, making it feel especially expensive
Even with the best detachable-screen hybrid hinge we've seen, the older CPU and high price make the ThinkPad Helix a hybrid for a select audience only....
Solid keyboard, Versatile design, Wide 1080p display perfect for movies, Strong battery life
Tablet has awkward form factor and recessed switches, Unintuitive, finicky touchpad, Ugly dock, Top heavy and tippy, Expensive
In terms of functionality, the ThinkPad Helix is one of the best convertible ultrabooks out there. It's decently powerful, has capable battery life and a keyboard that can actually get some typing done. It also has a 1080p display that's perfect for unwi...
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Published: 2013-05-15, Author: William , review by: bit.com.au
Now on sale in Australia, the Lenovo ThinkPad Helix is unlike many laptops we've used before. Here are our first impressions.OverallSpecs$2199 AUD(pricing info)...
Bright and vibrant screen, Excellent keyboard dock, Versatile
Design is a little cumbersome, Gets very hot under heavy processing load
Lenovo's ThinkPad Helix is one of the best hybrid products on the market. Its tablet is fast and features an excellent screen, while its keyboard is comfortable and very well built. Some drawbacks are that it gets very hot under load and the mechanical de...
Published: 2013-05-14, Author: Elias , review by: pcworld.co.nz
Bright and vibrant screen, Excellent keyboard dock, Versatile
Design is a little cumbersome, Gets very hot under heavy processing load
At around $2600, the Lenovo ThinkPad Helix is not a cheap hybrid, and most of us who have become spoiled by ultra-cheap laptops might balk at the price. However, it's a high quality product that offers responsive performance, in addition to a user comfort...
