The Lenovo IdeaPad Yoya 13 is named as such for a good reason. Whether users want a computer in a tablet mode, ten, stand or notebook, the IdeaPad can transform just a s quickly. Plus, it is the world's first multi-mode ultrabook.

The more important question now is whether the multi-mode design speaks well for its multiple personalities? Is the Lenova capable of switching not just the design but also the functionalities expected for each mode?

Contrary to the cold reception previously, Windows gaining ground in the laptop and ultrabooks industry. It is slowly transforming into one of the major platforms of the ever changing touchscreen-enabled hybrid tablet/Ultrabook. In fact, ultrabooks are dominating the market especially with the release of Intel's Haswell.

In a battle to gain computing supremacy, Lenova is betting on their IdeaPad Yoga 13 to penetrate this unique market. The IdeaPad Yoga 13 is dubbed as the world's first multi-mode Ultrabook. Likewise, it appears to be all prepped for Windows 8 mobility. The product caters to a varied range of users including professionals, students and the casual users. The Yoga 13 can provide four operation modes or computing orientations: laptop, tablet, stand and tent.

Laptop

Lenovo's IdeaPad can go into a traditional computing mode similar to a laptop PC or any other clamshell-style Ultrabook. Just like the standard laptop, the touchpad and keyboard as the main input functions for this mode. The touch screen offers a third and more convenient input option.

Tablet

Rotate the screen of the Yoga 13 and it goes into tablet mode. Under this orientation, the back of the screen housing is on top of the outer base portion. This provides users with a good and stable touch screen/handheld device. One downside is that the touchpad and the keyboard are still visible even when in tablet mode.

Stand

Stand Mode allows users to rotate the screen up to 180 degrees. The exposed touchpad and keyboard units face the same orientation where the system is on. The touch screen is the only input option for users.

Tent

Tent Mode is almost the same as the Stand Mode except the screen is rotate up to 270 degrees. This creates a tent-like appearance. Tent Mode is ideal for reading recipes while cooking or looking over service manuals while in a tech shop. It can also serve as a digital picture frame.