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included stylus. Tapping away with the pen in tablet mode is more precise and
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right side when not in use, where it will charge until you reach for it next time.
Speaking of the display, it’s a high-quality screen. The bezels aren’t
imperceptibly thin as on some ultraportables, but they’re skinny enough to keep
the system’s overall size relatively compact and make the display look larger.
While a 4K (3,840-by-2,160-pixel) panel is available, our test unit featured full
HD or 1080p resolution. Both are, of course, touch screens. The picture quality
is good; the display is bright and sharp with vibrant colors.
Though the Yoga 9i’s silver-slab look is fairly ordinary, the build quality is above
average, more in line with the premium price. The 360-degree display hinge is
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around as you move the laptop. The keyboard is a breeze to type on (travel is a
touch more shallow than I’ve come to expect from Lenovo laptops, but still
comfortable), and this 15-incher features a full-size number pad. The touchpad
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alternatives on cheaper laptops).