Too Thin For A Keyboard: Lenovo Yoga Book C930 Hands-On 

fix the bezels and get rid of the giant yoga book text and i will be interested also make the entire keyboard part the same material it looks so weird being mixed like that like a keyboard bezel

I always wondering does apple "force touch" or '3d touch" like technology could perfectly works on these flat touch keyboard....

I have the original Yoga Book. Still use it when I'm traveling ultra light. The biggest issues for me where the lack of LTE, battery life and a loss of typing speed. Without LTE and no backlight thi a is DOA for me. I look forward to your review. Tell Lenovo to get LTE into this device or their target audience won't buy it. And $1000?That buys a lot of laptop power, that price is a mistake

Dear Michael can you survive a day without technology ?

They ditched the backlight for the sake of thinness?

I've tried both the android and windows version of the previous model, I think the android version is more practical than the windows version. The windows version is laggy, slow, and getting errors frequently.. Too bad they are not making the android version anymore. The fingerprint reader is something that I'd really like to have, also the update to usb type C would be pleasing because the previous model will charge so slowly. I still hoping that they would make the cheaper android variant for the new yoga book.

Why wouldn't they use an OLed screen for the keyboard area? You could've implemented your own keyboard theme stores and sell pro versions with effects and have free ones through the windows store. I wish I had the money or the team to create inventions done right, cause I think this was done just to say hey look here's the version everyone wanted, instead of already knowing that.

Thumbnail 10/10 also 2 vids in 1 day , is it Christmas

As a professional student, I love my original Yoga Book. I don't use it often, anymore, because notes have to be taken so fast that I can't hand write them anymore. I loved my Yoga Book in undergrad. I still love it now. I am glad to see that they are giving it the update it deserves.

I can't deal with the lack of physical keyboard but man the innovation and technology these companies are pumping out is amazing. Excited to see where it continues to go.

Y'all we gotta help Mr.Fisher break one million, I'm sharing every video from now on, anyone with me?

Meet the future MacBook Pro keyboard. Maybe they'll call it the "Touchpad."

I have the first version of Yoga Book and I really like it. For a while I was worried that Lenovo might give up on this project, but I'm glad they are forging ahead with it. This form factor is perfect for Windows on Arm, so I hope Lenovo continues this project.

I have one and I love it , Super thin and light .I wish it had 8gb and 512Gb storage and thunderbolt .

Currently looking for a android tablet so a android version of this would have been nice.

3 videos in a day...you are on fire man....

Lack of backlight makes is a DOA device imo. After finally getting backlight on my new laptop I can't go back; it's immensely useful in so many scenarios. Great video as always!

I love my Yoga Book and was hoping for a sequel, cause that Atom processor just isn't enough. That being said, 1000 bucks is steep.

Recommending the Blackberry Key2 in one breath and this laptop in the next requires someone of undoubted genius and creativity. Fortunately, Michael, you qualify! :-)

Love this device except foe 2 issues...backlight and an issue with using it in tablet mode where I can't avoid double tapping the eink display and switching to that display and turning off the main one. I haven't found a way to stop this except by trying to only hold it by the edges.

I like it. This is improvement over the previous model in almost every aspect. It would be perfect for people who value portability and long battery life.

Love the first yoga book. Typing on it is not bad. I have the android model and am watching youtube on it now. I use it every day, and the battery life is pretty good. Drawing on it is a dream, I make lots of illustrations on it. Hook it up to a giant monitor and it is awesome. Wish I could afford the new one, but I am saving for the Lenovo Legion y730. My main PC kicked the bucket 3 months ago.

This is more like the old school videos you did when you were part of Pocketnow, I like it.

I'm super excited for this device. I skipped out on the 1st yogabook because the lack of USB C.

That self-opening feature is a god damn game changer haha.

0:43 That's cool! =D

I can live without physical keyboard. Keyboard sometimes vulnerable to dust that will result to malfunctioning later on.

many people cmoplain about lack of a backlit keyboard, which is indeed an issue, but a bigger issue for me is lack of any option with more than 4GB RAM for 1000$ and up...

But wait... Does it have the Wacom digitizer anymore? That was a huge reason of why I wanted the original. I'm a digital artist and not having to carry a graphics tablet would be amazing.

Yes I need a lit keyboard. It's a no go without it. Nice video as always from the only real mrmobile.

It's so close to being a sell but without that backlight, it's not quite going to make it. And added functionality to use other apps on the e ink screen would make this a college students dream laptop.

I'm glad they didn't give up on the Yoga Book concept. I had a Yoga Book (had to sell it since I was low on money) and it was absolutely amazing. I thought that after 2 years Lenovo abandoned the idea but clearly the didn't and the eink idea is really clever. The only thing I wonder is why they are going strictly with Windows 10 and no Chrome OS version?

I am really impressed with its form factor. I can't wait to see the full review.

This one looking good. Innovation is always welcome.

No backlit keyboard is a deal breaker for me on any laptop nowadays. I've got a Lenovo Flex Pro 2 and a MacBook 12, and both have backlit keyboards. I don't think I could go back to unlit now. And especially not for $1000.

Just tested the l8st version - lovely design. And it is better than the Surface. And better than the Macbook line if u can move away from apple staples ...

Same problem that the previous one had, the display could have been bigger for the size... The bezels are too thick (in my opinion). It is so innovative, i love the e-ink

I am so excited for eink on this! I own a Kindle Oasis and this will perfectly complement that

Having owned the Android version Yoga Book - that e Ink keyboard is what it should have been from the beginning (and what everyone assumed it already was when I had showed it off). I don't think I've ever used the backlight of any laptop keyboard, so the lack of one might not be a problem for me - although, without physical keys, there's still the occasional peeking at the layout. I will definitely be waiting on a full review of this one.

How about a taptic motor like the one used in a iPhone 7 and 8 to get feedback for a touch keyboard. I think it's a good solution

This is the most detailed review I have seen so far

I have a yoga book a12 and I 100% love it. Hope Lenovo can make a new one as well.

What is the pen you used from? Is it an apple one a Lenovo one or a microsoft one? Reallly like it

Michael you're on fire today!

This seems like the perfect hardware for a chromebook

Yeah no back light is a massive deal breaker, specially at that price. With physical keys you can work at night just from feel, but pure touch, that's gonna be a problem. Also it's far too expensive, why would you get one of these when you can get a Surface Laptop or any ultra book. Also I agree, they should have made this the always connected SD platform Windows Machine that lasts for two days on regular usage, costs max 500 and has a back light keyboard plus a killer stylus. Hopefully Lenovo take the feedback give us that machine next year. Instant buy for me than. Thanks Mike!

This is a good idea, hope it comes to be a good product. Please review further this product and is format support on the e ink side.

seems strange that lenovo would wanna abandon the one thing they excel at. e-ink is really cool though. woah. does it have an e-reader mode with competitive battery life?

It's interesting... But after all, e-readers are much lighter and easier to hold than a 2-in-1, so I don't see myself using this eink screen for reading. I'm not sure giving up on a physical keyboard (with no back light, no less) is a worthwhile compromise.

It would be nice with a keyboard backlight as you mentioned.

Wow! No backlight is a deal breaker.

I would choose surface go over this one because of the price and the big edge.

I would love to try this machine out. Looks like a good casual doodler with programs like Krita and Clip Paint Studio, lightweight PC for any other thing besides doodling, and in a pinch, type words in.

Anything about the hardware? I'm a fan of the original yogabook, but the hardware made it so slow it was barely usable

We have been blessed with 3 Mr Mobile videos in a day 🙏🙏🙏

changing languages on the keyboard should be just a setting? i want this Yoga

great review thanks 👍👍👍👍

This would be great with backlight. The e-ink capabilities are very interesting. Probably next model.

wow this is amazing...comparing sony's digital paper, i wonder how they got the cost down? plus this has way more versatility

The lack of backlight doesn't make much sense to me. It's already so thin, that even if they did have to add a couple of millimeters to light up the keys, it'd still be absurdly thin to the point where it's impressive. Still, a cool device. Not great for me, because most of what I do with a laptop is writing, and I couldn't do without the tactility of physical keys, but it's still SO cool to look at.

I feel like the epaper needs alot more contrast its really nice tho.

Your commentatory on Xperia xz3 ... When ... ? ☺️

Will wait for next version - with backlighting

Love everything about the 2nd gen Yoga book, specially the e-ink display for textbook reading. But I am extremely skeptical about the battery life, these kind of 2-in-1 devices never deliver on the promised battery life. Think Surface products.

Looks awesome.

I always wished for a sequel but I never thought it would.

2:32 that glitch when one clicks on the airplane quick actions

I can't understand why if manufacturers don't have enough room for a keyboard backlight they don't just put side emitting leds angled into the base of the screen to flood the keyboard or a small popup led floodlight above the keyboard you can tap on and it jumps up like a cupola. 1 or 2 leds vs 88 for a backlit keyboard should take less battery as well.

Kinda sad there's no Android version

mr mobile will you check xz3? thanks.

MrMoblie is on 🔥 today and videos are lit as usual

I wonder if they will also give full support of active digitiser pen to the main display this time. The first Yoga Book only supports basic pen input with no pressure. I hope this time it supports pressure other than the E-Ink display. The lack of backlight is indeed a missing feature that could've make it a bit more perfect. Now low light typing is basically unusable on this device which is a shame. Sadly the worst is the pricing which has gone up significantly. One of the things why Yoga Book did at least sell before and was attractive was partly its pricing, which despite the compromises of lacking tactile keys, the unique design and features with its cheaper price makes it worthwhile as secondary PC for note taking. Niche but not hard to swallow. $1000 is too much for this device. Though because they use Intel Core CPUs this time, no wonder the price has gone up. Kinda wish they just went with even just Pentium which proves by Surface Go to be sufficient enough for most task. Maybe next time even better just go with Snapdragon 850. Which benefits better battery life and huge performance upgrade from 835 used on Windows devices. In theory, the emulation performance should be better on 850, except for really bloated desktop apps.

Is there a possibility to switch languages? Many review mention a customizable multi-language keyboard, but many don’t. I really love the whole concept of this product and would like to buy it for my dad as well, BUT for me it is imperative to be able to switch between languages, whilst for my dad is more important, as he speeds and writes only Russian. Any help, please? Is there maybe a possibility to switch languages and type on the main screen, like on your regular tablet? The reason for me asking, is that I found contradictory info, even a Lenovo support agent saying it is impossible, whilst in your video u mention it being possible. I would greatly appreciate the advice on this matter, about being able to switch between English and Russian keyboard, please help! Thank you in advance (interested in the model with the e-ink display)

I'm just wondering about the Google apps like Google spreadsheet. Is it full mode? Or just the mobile one? Can I still use the script like the desktop one?

I have the original 2016 version with Windows and I still carry it with me near every day. It's quick, light sounds great and has a beautiful screen. But the keyboard..... I still can't type on it for more that a couple sentences. I have a larger more powerful laptop at home for any content creation work I need to do. But as a content consumption device, nothing beats my Yogabook. I'd be very interested in the upgrade but for $1000?!? Yikes!! I paid $550 for mine purchased directly from Lenovo. Maybe the upgrade in power is worth it.

what was the point of this device? last yoga book is a hybrid between a tablet, a notebook and a wacom tablet. if you cut out the wacom tablet you just got your self a 2 in 1 device with a touch keyboard and non upgradable component. isnt it a bit of hasle?

Ive been waiting for the yogabook to be refreshed..

So it's a keyboard you can only track keys by looking at it... Without a backlight?

Shame about the ram I'll wait for the next one

Cool! Good preview!

But why no thunderbolt? It could mean do many things: better dongles, faster transfer speeds, perhaps even an egpu, ...

No backlight is a dealbreaker for me, otherwise a very cool device!

Just wish it had an usb-c thunderbolt 3 port, so i could connect it to my egpu enclosure, kb + mouse and monitor with a single cable to keep working at home, that would make it an ipad/surface killer for me

If you want Android on this. There is the x86 project. Just need to mod it to use the 2nd screen/keyboard. Me personally. I like the concept. I would have a hard time with not having real keys.

Do you think the first generation still worth buying? It now cost $250-350.

wow 3rd video of the day 🤩 i am not interested to buy key 2 nor this laptop but watching your video bcoz of your voice and beautiful review ❤❤❤ and plz bring back old background music

Honestly this seems incredible except for the lack of back light. That's probably the biggest deal breaker for me, always next time.

Anyone figure out how to hold this thing in tablet mode without invoking the eink display?

Michael, please please please review the U12+

While I really enjoy the concept, it’s clear that we still haven’t arrived in the era where proper execution is possible (or at least, without it costing an arm and a leg).

I think this was the perfect device to put a SD 850 on. I'm surprised they didn't!

Is this laptop can also be used for digital art ? And gaming?

I've always been intrigued by the Yogabook. But it doesn't seem to be able to get me on board. Maybe if I could have a trial run or something before buying, but if I'm sinking $1000, then it'll be on and HP or Surface product.

Sorry but I have a massive issue with the Lenovo Yoga book c930 because it has a lack of LTE which means when I'm out and about I cannot use any features of the internet furthermore it has no backlighting which Makes the ink display they put on it just useless , when coming in a dark room or area ,and I can see that touch to tap feature will be completely inconvenient in some situations ,the price is just ridiculous (they will barely sell any units if they release this device with that price) . Lastly , the lack of Android , I know that everyone is saying that Android is dying and everything ; but when it comes to Android they got one of the best app stores compared to Windows with their lack of app support ) . Now here is what they should do to the Lenovo Yoga book c930 to make it better , add backlight to the ink display or just remove it all together and go back to the old design, They can keep the size the same and the USB C ports , and the fingerprint reader , they can make some models with snapdragon 850 with 8gb of ram for LTE , and bring that price down to at least to $600 and the Lenovo Yoga book c930 will be perfect. Edited - Lastt to lastly

Jeez, no backlight is a deal breaker. 1000 bucks is a lot but would have been very tempting if there was a backlight on the e-ink display.

If the Keyboard can be used as a fully functional Drawing tablet for digital artists, then it might be worth it.

The Yota phone makes it's return in form of Laptop.

I'm interested with this product, can't wait for the review!!

I was waiting so long for the Yoga Book refresh..but $999 is way too much for a tablet pc with a fake keyboard. did they forget Surface Go just released?

Damn! 3 Videos in a day. Why are you spoiling me like that