Exclusive first images: Lenovo Tab Plus reinvents the Yoga legacy

Remember Lenovo’s Yoga Tab? Not the new one with a 2K, 11″ display, but the first one with the bulkiest bottom chin you’ve ever seen. It was very interesting when launched, but quickly lost ground as holding it in your hands for over an hour wasn’t ideal, let’s say.

But the media experience was worth it for some. That’s why Lenovo kept the unusual design over the years, adding all sorts of hinges, hooks, and stands to make it a real, usable media machine on the go. Now, the company is launching a new and updated design with the Lenovo Tab Plus, and thanks to our trusted sources, we have some exclusive images with it.

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The new Lenovo Tab Plus looks like any other tablet from the front: a big screen with rounded corners, fairly slim bezels, and a camera on the top-center side. The hefty chin is the first clue that it’s indeed a Yoga successor. But the design follows the market trends, with flat edges and chamfered corners, making it stylish and easy to hold.

And while we don’t have any specs on the display, we can probably safely assume that it will be at least 2K (if not 4K), possibly an OLED, considering that Lenovo is focusing on media consumption with this one.

The “Yoga design” starts to make sense when seeing the sides: the entire bottom half of the Lenovo Tab Plus is much thicker (almost doubles the thickness of the top half). But this time, we’re not getting a cylinder-shaped chin; instead, it’s a flat surface that’s easier to hold and carry.

Looking around the device, you’ll see a USB-C on the left side, a headphone jack on the right side (thank God!), and on the top side, there are volume buttons, two mics, and a SIM/SD card slot. The left and right sides also house some huge grills for the Dolby Atmos speakers.

Don’t worry, Lenovo hasn’t given up on the stand. On the back of the device, you’ll find a new and updated stand that’s larger and heftier than any old ones, going almost flat when fully opening it. Also, a single camera is in the top right corner at the back.

We don’t have any specs at this point, but the Lenovo Tab Plus will include a nifty sleeve right in the box. Another accessory that might come with the tablet is the Picasso Pen, a stylus that will undoubtedly help creatives get the most out of the Tab Plus.

While there’s no pricing information, we suspect the Lenovo Tab Plus will be competitive. But what do you think, is it worth sacrificing weight and slimness for a more complete overall media experience? Share your take in the comments section below, and we’ll continue the talk.