In spite of the fan, which is sometimes audible, the tablet does get a bit warm-around 86 F. A digitizer pen fits into a storage slot in the upper-left edge, and a fan louver extends along a portion of the upper edge. The Helix powers on via a button on the upper-right edge. But its dimensions result in an industry-standard 16:9 display, compared to the iPad’s 4:3 ratio. On its own, the Helix tablet is considerably bigger and a half-pound heavier than an Apple iPad. Both processors are designed specifically for ultrabooks and feature two CPU cores for a total of four threads, a 3MB cache, and support for up to 32GB of memory, although Lenovo only offers the Helix with 4GB of RAM. The i5-3427U processor adds $80 to the overall system price. Lenovo offers a choice of either the 1.8GHz Intel Core i5-3337U CPU, which came in our evaluation unit, or the nearly identical Core i5-3427U processor, which has a slightly faster maximum turbo frequency, faster built-in graphics and adds Intel Clear Video, vPro and Trusted Execution technologies. You can also insert the tablet into the keyboard dock with the screen facing away from the keyboard for use as a stand-or even fold the entire system flat. When inserted into the keyboard dock, the Helix resembles a small, 3.7-lb.
(WxDxH) tablet weighs just 1.8 lbs., and features a bright (400 nits) full HD 1920x1080 display with a screen protected by Corning Gorilla glass. tablet and a keyboard dock featuring an 83-key full-sized, spill-resistant keyboard. The machine consists of two distinct components: an 11.6-in. We finally got a chance to find out firsthand when we received the new Lenovo ThinkPad Helix.
The big question for DE readers, however, is whether these new ultrabooks are capable of running mainstream CAD software. Ultrabooks use low-power Intel Core processors and solid-state drives (SSDs). Based on a specification developed by Intel, ultrabooks represent a new class of high-end subnotebooks designed to feature reduced bulk without compromising performance and battery life.
One new category of systems is the ultrabook.
With the advent of Windows 8, most PC manufacturers released tablets and convertible systems combining touchscreens with small, often detachable keyboards.