Lenovo Twist S230u Touch Ultrabook review

IT TWISTS. IT BENDS. IT FOLDS. IT SPINS.
INTRODUCING THE THINKPAD® TWIST CONVERTIBLE ULTRABOOK™ FROM LENOVO®.
Twist transforms into a laptop when you need to type, a tablet when you’re on the go, and a stand when you want to share presentations. When you’re ready to browse, bend it backward into a tent for a close-up view.

Lenovo® ThinkPad® Twist 230u Ultrabook™

FOUR AWESOME MODES. ONE INCREDIBLE MACHINE.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
– Intel® Core™ i53317U processor
– Windows® 8
– 12.5″ HD IPS display with Touch Sensor, 350 nit (1366 x 768)
– 720p HD Webcam
– Intel® HD Graphics 4000
– 4GB DDR3
– 500GB Hard Drive + 24GB SDD
– Just 0.8″ thin and only 3.48 lbs
– Full-size, spill-resistant keyboard
– TrackPoint and touchpad

DO LIST

– Slim Ultrabook™ design with a multi-touch display for precise control
– Active Protection System™ to protect your hard drive from damage if the system falls
– Magnesium alloy construction and Corning® Gorilla® Glass, to prevent breakage and scratches
– Intel® Trusted Platform Module (TPM), to keep your data secure
– Lenovo Solutions for Small Business, for added security and after-hours maintenance
– Instant-resume to wake your PC from sleep mode in two seconds
– 720p HD webcam and dual-array microphones with noise cancellation for crystal clear video conferences
– Two USB 3.0 Super-speed ports, mini-HDMI, mini-DP, and a 4-in-1 card reader
– Industry-leading ThinkPad Keyboard for comfort and precision
– Lenovo Cloud Storage for access to your files from all your devices

LENOVO CLOUD STORAGE BY SUGARSYNC®

– Share files across all of your devices
– Automatic syncing feature
automatically downloads all files from the
cloud onto every PC
– Supports most mobile devices

Multitouch Display

The latest in touch technology delivers effortless usability, featuring an extra bright 350 nit, HD IPS (in-plane switching) display for nearly 180-degree viewing angles.

Battery Life

7 hours (with Battery Safeguard Hardware Authentication).
Magnesium Alloy Construction With Corning® Gorilla® Glass

Slim Ultrabook design, built for durability yet only 20 mm (.78″) thin.

Active Protection System (APS)

An accelerometer detects movement and stops the drive when a fall or similar event is detected. Rubber mounts are used for the hard disk drive (rather than rails) and the HDD connector is not rigidly attached to the board, so the connector absorbs shock and impact and protects against system damage.

Superior Web Conferencing

Low-light sensitive 720p HD webcam with wide-angleviewing and face-tracking, dual array microphones with configurations for crystal-clear private and conference mode VoIP meetings, and keyboard noise suppression technology.

SuperSpeed USB 3.0

Enables up to 10 times faster file transfer, allowing for lightning-fast copying of large media files, as well as seamless connections between audio- and video-related peripherals.

Lenovo Solutions for Small Business

Built on the Intel® Small Business Advantage platform and includes unique security and productivity features to keep your small-to-mid-sized business up and running: after-hours maintenance, software monitoring, USB blocker, energy savings, and the ability to backup and restore applications.

Dolby® Home Theater® v4

Increased audio clarity and maximized volume output without distortion — enjoy a crisp, clear immersive surround sound experience over built-in stereo speakers. Plus mini DisplayPort and mini HDMI enable quick and easy hook up to external monitor, TV, or projector.

Lenovo and Windows® 8

Interact: touch, type, or click. Connect: anywhere, anytime. Discover: new uses & a world of apps.

The App Optimizer

With four modes, you get four ways to use Windows® 8 apps.

Open For Business

Get started on your presentation slides with PowerPoint. Ensure all downloads, files, emails, and other applications are checked for potential threats with Norton Utilities.

Gather Around

Experience the ultimate music network as you discover, play, and share millions of songs with Rara.

Creativity At Your Fingertips

Slice & dice with an assortment of interactive games like Fruit Ninja. Transform your ideas into reality faster through shapes, sketches, and annotations with Evernote Skitch.

Control In Your Hands

Easily launch a wide array of apps with the Windows® 8 Start screen.