ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition is on sale for about $1600.
It's a lightweight laptop with a solid battery life and vibrant OLED display that is perfect for work and entertainment.
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In the days leading up to July 4th, the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition has been given a $160 discount, dropping down to $1,440.
If there's one thing you can expect from Lenovo, it is a solid work laptop that is sure to impress. Over the past couple of weeks, I had the opportunity to try out the company's latest convertible device: the Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition, one of Lenovo's new laptop lines that utilize artificial intelligence in interesting ways.
The term "Aura Edition" refers to a series of AI features that aim to enhance the user experience. For the sake of brevity, I won't go into every single one in detail, but I will highlight the tools I enjoyed the most.
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Through the Smart Connect app, you can activate Aura Smart Share to connect a smartphone to the laptop and transfer files between them. I was able to move a picture from my phone to the computer in a matter of seconds. You will need to install Smart Connect on your mobile device for this process to work. Once done, the interaction between the two devices is seamless.
There is also a collection of optimization features called Smart Modes, which are accessible by hitting F9. There are five in total, with my favorite being Wellness, which allows the laptop to send out literal posture checks and eye wellness warnings. As someone who types in front of a screen for hours, these tools come in very handy.
Through its webcam, Lenovo's laptop will tell you if you've been staring at the display for too long. A window will appear, suggesting that you look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds to give your eyes a break. And if you're hunched over like a shrimp, another alert will appear in the corner, telling you to sit up straight.
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