I bought this primarily to try out Windows 10 on ARM as well as do testing and software development for it, and I've come to really enjoy using it as a personal device. With its Snapdragon 835 processor, you don't get any hardware virtualization support, but you do get excellent battery life, so long as you never turn the device off. For some reason turning it completely off causes the battery to drain rapidly, so just leave it on and let it sleep to get the best battery life.
Additionally, Microsoft decided not to support the Snapdragon 835 for Windows 11, so this device is stuck on Windows 10 - that's a good thing in my opinion. Of course, this means you can't run 64-bit x86 apps, but you can still run 32-bit x86 apps, 32-bit ARM apps, and 64-bit ARM apps. Many apps are already getting native ARM64 versions, including Edge, Firefox, Paint Dot Net, OneDrive, and more. Just be aware that while ARM64 apps will work, ARM64EC apps will not as they require Windows 11's 64-bit x86 support.
There aren't many games that have ARM64 versions yet, but the ones that do exist work fine in my experience, and 32-bit x86 games also work fine. Just be aware that only DirectX 11 and 12 (and a limited subset of OpenGL) are supported, you won't be able to play games that require Vulkan, and some games may refuse to launch due to disliking the Snapdragon 835's GPU, but in my experience most games I've been interested in have worked fine. I definitely wouldn't recommend this device for gaming though as it only has 4 GB of RAM and the Xbox app isn't compatible.
I enjoy using the touch screen, though I don't use the pen much. The pen battery is a AAAA which I didn't even know existed, but I only had to replace it recently after it lasted for years.
The included keyboard misses keystrokes sometimes, but it doesn't bother me much. The included stand is really nice as it allows you to adjust the angle in laptop mode. I don't use tablet mode much but it works fine in my experience. The audio jack works fine, though normally I use bluetooth audio. It would be nice to have more than one USB-C port, but if you get a proper USB-C hub you can still power/charge the device while connecting other things too. The one that works for the M1 MacBook pro doesn't pass through enough power to charge this device though, but Lenovo does sell one that does.
I tried the Lenovo Vantage app once, it seems rather scummy, just uninstall it - it's not hard to get back if you ever need it. There's no more firmware updates anyway as this device is out of support. It runs the latest version of Windows 10 just fine and that's that. You can uninstall apps to your liking and keep the OS clean without any trouble.
I installed a SIM card for mobile data from Ting and that works just fine whenever power goes out and I don't have wi-fi. I really like this feature personally, gives me peace of mind.
It comes initially with Windows 10 in S mode, but you can leave S mode for free and get full Windows 10 Pro easily. It's impressive to see full fat Windows 10 Pro running so well on a RISC-based processor, and I'm immensely happy with my purchase. It can run WSL1 as well, but not WSL2 due to the lack of hardware virtualization support. Still, this means easy access to ARM-based Linux distributions. I haven't tried booting Linux on it yet, but MemTest86 has an ARM64 version and it boots and runs just fine.
If you just want to try Windows 10 or 11 on ARM for cheap, you can get the Microsoft QC710 developer kit which comes with a less powerful Snapdragon 7c and 4 GB RAM, but you can upgrade it from Windows 10 to 11 if you want. If you want some more powerful Windows on ARM hardware, you can check out the Lenovo ThinkPad X13s, which can have up to 32 GB of RAM with its Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 processor. I think this Lenovo Miix 630 is a pretty decent middle ground though, certainly worth the price in my opinion. Shame they discontinued it so quickly.
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Overall good performance, but flimsy keyboard and low battery life
After 2 months of light use (occassionally and strictly at home), the plastic connecting the tablet and the keyboard starts to come out (see picture). And I have been extremely careful around it at home, so I believe it might be a design issue. I ordered a new (not refurbished) 2-in-1 laptop, and it does not come with warranty. I looked up the warranty terms and conditions online and it appears that the warranty period was from 2018-2019, and it doesn't seem like there is an option for even purchasing a warranty (and if it does, not sure whether or not it will cover these kind of 'issues'). So basically I am not sure who can I turn to if my laptop acts up at some point in the future. Definitely something to consider if you are thinking of buying a laptop.In terms of the actual hardware, since I have limited apps, so far it's working well. Once I got it, I charged it for a little bit and turned it on and it's good to go. Surfing the internet and all that is smooth and mostly depends on your own wifi network and other factors. So far I haven't seen any issues with performance. However, it does drain battery life quickly. Let's just say I won't feel comfortable taking it out to a coffee shop without a charger, and it's safer to always take the charger with you since battery life is not great.However, I like the fact that it's a 2-in-1 so I can easily use it in tablet mode and detach the keyboard. Also it's pretty thin but it lacks ports (which means you will need some external hubs for USB, etc) - hence the 4 stars.The keyboard itself is plastic-made and you can feel it while you type. Not super sturdy and looks cheaply made. There tends to be a lag as you type but sometimes all it takes is just to take out the tablet and reattach it again to the keyboard.
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In terms of the actual hardware, since I have limited apps, so far it's working well. Once I got it, I charged it for a little bit and turned it on and it's good to go. Surfing the internet and all that is smooth and mostly depends on your own wifi network and other factors. So far I haven't seen any issues with performance. However, it does drain battery life quickly. Let's just say I won't feel comfortable taking it out to a coffee shop without a charger, and it's safer to always take the charger with you since battery life is not great.
However, I like the fact that it's a 2-in-1 so I can easily use it in tablet mode and detach the keyboard. Also it's pretty thin but it lacks ports (which means you will need some external hubs for USB, etc) - hence the 4 stars.
The keyboard itself is plastic-made and you can feel it while you type. Not super sturdy and looks cheaply made. There tends to be a lag as you type but sometimes all it takes is just to take out the tablet and reattach it again to the keyboard.
Overall good performance, but flimsy keyboard and low battery life
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2021
After 2 months of light use (occassionally and strictly at home), the plastic connecting the tablet and the keyboard starts to come out (see picture). And I have been extremely careful around it at home, so I believe it might be a design issue. I ordered a new (not refurbished) 2-in-1 laptop, and it does not come with warranty. I looked up the warranty terms and conditions online and it appears that the warranty period was from 2018-2019, and it doesn't seem like there is an option for even purchasing a warranty (and if it does, not sure whether or not it will cover these kind of 'issues'). So basically I am not sure who can I turn to if my laptop acts up at some point in the future. Definitely something to consider if you are thinking of buying a laptop.Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2021
In terms of the actual hardware, since I have limited apps, so far it's working well. Once I got it, I charged it for a little bit and turned it on and it's good to go. Surfing the internet and all that is smooth and mostly depends on your own wifi network and other factors. So far I haven't seen any issues with performance. However, it does drain battery life quickly. Let's just say I won't feel comfortable taking it out to a coffee shop without a charger, and it's safer to always take the charger with you since battery life is not great.
However, I like the fact that it's a 2-in-1 so I can easily use it in tablet mode and detach the keyboard. Also it's pretty thin but it lacks ports (which means you will need some external hubs for USB, etc) - hence the 4 stars.
The keyboard itself is plastic-made and you can feel it while you type. Not super sturdy and looks cheaply made. There tends to be a lag as you type but sometimes all it takes is just to take out the tablet and reattach it again to the keyboard.
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