Lenovo Thinkpad Helix 2nd Generation Review (2015) - Hybrid Core-M based tablet/laptop

Buy it on Amazon - (affiliate link) - Lenovo's Thinkpad Helix second generation is a hybrid tablet notebook computer.
There are a number of configuration options available, including two different keyboards. I recommend the Pro keyboard dock which adds $300 to the price. That dock (which also has a backlit keyboard) includes an additional battery as well as a latch to secure the tablet portion to the base more securely. It really turns it into a true laptop. The base model keyboard is more of a cradle and looks a little less integrated.
The display is really nice, packing a full 1080p display into an 11.6 inch form factor. Brightness is nice as is color definition. Very pleased with that.
The fanless Core-M processor performs very well with some of its browser benchmarks close to that of more powerful i3 or i5 chips. Battery life is decent with about 10-12 hours when using the dock and about 6-8 without.
All in the model you see here is probably about $1300-$1500. Not inexpensive but it is about what other similarly equipped Core M devices cost. The base model with the other keyboard starts at about $950.
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