After using Lenovo's new Yoga laptop, I'm wondering if Windows makers are running out of ideas - ZDNET

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Why you can trust ZDNET: ZDNET independently tests and researches products to bring you our best recommendations and advice. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Lenovo's Yoga 7a 2-in-1 is a versatile and well-built PC, though its mid-tier hardware makes it hard to recommend over rivals. Article updated on April 11, 2026, 9:00 pm EDT Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. It’s been a while since I last reviewed a laptop, and I’m jumping back on the horse with the new Lenovo Yoga 7a 2-in-1, a solid midrange laptop that handles daily office workloads without much friction. It features the flexible hinge devices this model is known for, which let the PC switch between laptop, tablet, and tent modes. Its versatility offers users a range of ways to work and consume media. Also: I used an M.2 PCIe enclosure for data storage, and it made file transfers so much faster At first, I had a great time, but as time went on, its shortcomings became harder to ignore. While it performs well for a midrange laptop, the Yoga 7a doesn’t feel like a