# Touch Keyboard Tablet Laptops The Lenovo Yoga A12 Android Tablet Laptop is a Multipurpose Device By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-tablet-laptop References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/lenovo-yoga-a12-android-tablet-announced-06-02-2017/) Merging the functionalities of a laptop and a tablet, the [Lenovo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkbook-plus-gen-5) Yoga A12 is an Android tablet laptop that's designed with versatility in mind. Outfitted with an [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-yogabook-9i) atom x5 processor, the Lenovo Yoga A12 can be used like a traditional laptop or folded and used like a tablet, depending on requirements or preferences. The Lenovo Yoga A12 features a flat touchpad keyboard that keeps the aesthetic of the laptop looking and operating quite minimally. The Android tablet laptop runs Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and features a 12.2-inch display. The smartphone is widely being used by consumers for a number of different tasks which is shifting the requirements regarding tablet and laptop ownership. The Lenovo Yoga A12 aims to be a versatile piece of equipment that will offer a multipurpose experience to satisfy a growing preference for efficiency and value. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Versatile Tablet Laptops:** The demand for devices that merge the functionalities of a laptop and a tablet continues to rise, presenting innovative opportunities for tech companies to create unique and varied designs. - **Minimalist Design Laptops:** Manufacturers can explore the trend towards laptops with flat touchpad keyboards that offer clean, minimalist designs that cater to users who seek simplicity and aesthetic appeal. - **Multipurpose Computing Devices:** Consumers are seeking out versatile and multipurpose computing devices, providing innovative companies with an opportunity to create new devices that provide a wide range of functionalities and applications. ### Who This Affects Most - **Tablet and Laptop Manufacturers:** Tablet and laptop manufacturers can explore innovative combinations of the two devices, like the Lenovo Yoga A12, to provide consumers with versatile and multipurpose computing options. - **Mobile Device Manufacturers:** Manufacturers of mobile devices can take note of a shift in consumer preference towards owning fewer but more versatile devices and explore creating unique multipurpose mobile computing devices. - **Consumer Electronics Retailers:** To meet the demand for multipurpose computing devices, consumer electronics retailers can focus on stocking devices that offer features and functionalities catering to this trend, like the Lenovo Yoga A12. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Dual-Boot Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinkbook-plus-gen-5.md) - [AI-Enabled Productivity Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-yoga-pad-pro.md) - [Education-Minded Tablet Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-tab-p12.md) - [Dual-OLED Display Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-yogabook-9i.md) - [Hybrid Tablet Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chromebook-duet-11.md) - [Multi-Position Dual-Display Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-yoga-book-9i.md) - [Flexible 4K Laptop Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-yoga-9i.md) - [High-End Touchscreen Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p11-pro-gen-2.md) - [Immersive Productivity Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-ideapad-duet-5.md)