Chinese tech giant Lenovo Group Ltd. has released their newest, convertible-hybrid laptop, the Yoga 3 Pro. Sporting a sleek, extremely thin, fanless design, the Yoga 3 Pro is slimmer and lighter than Lenovo’s previous Yoga models. The Yoga 3 Pro is the first laptop to use Intel’s low power Core M processor in an attempt to stay thin, quiet, and cooler than ever. The device is also the first laptop to charge using a USB cable instead of a traditional power brick (Gizmodo).

The Yoga 3 Pro is a 13" laptop that can be converted into a 13" tablet. Thanks to a unique, watch band-like hinge system made up of 800 individual pieces, the device can be displayed in a variety of styles including laptop, tent, stand, and tablet modes. The device can also lay out flat, at a 180 degree angle, something you could not do with the previous Yoga models.

The high-definition, 3200 x 1800 resolution, Gorilla Glass touchscreen makes the Yoga 3 Pro a perfect match for its Windows 8.1 64-bit operating system (PCMag). The 2.6 pound device also features a 720p, front-facing camera, SD card slot Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 support, 2 USB 3.0 ports and a micro HDMI port. Under the hood, the Yoga Pro 3 houses an Intel Dual-Core 1.1GHz Core M-5Y70 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 256 GB of data storage. The 44 WHr (watt hour) battery lasts up to 7.2 hours (Cnet).

The small, light weight, power brick uses a special detachable cable to plug into a USB port on the side of the computer. Having the power cable unplugged, frees up an additional USB 2.0 port. When the USB power brick is not plugged into the computer, it can be used to charge a smartphone (Gizmodo).

The base model of Lenovo’s Yoga 3 Pro is available now for $1,199.99. I'd say the hinging aspect of the laptop is something you'd either like or not right off the bat (it's said to make some creaking noises). Other than that, its touchpad is said to work pretty smoothly, and its decent array of ports will definitely come in handy. However, according to Gizmodo, that 7.2 hour battery experience varies, a lot actually. With battery life apparently as low as 4.5 hours, that could mean a constantly lugging of your power cord. Rumors are also suggesting a lack of processing power, which, if you compare other PC's in this price range, could make this Lenovo a deal breaker.