Lenovo Yoga 9n shows what a touchscreen MacBook could borrow
After testing the Lenovo Yoga 9n with Nvidia's RTX Spark platform, the author sees the convertible as a useful reference for a future touchscreen MacBook. The piece doubts Apple will make a 2-in-1 but hopes it adopts some of Lenovo's touch and stylus ideas.
The Lenovo Yoga 9n is a 16-inch convertible tested alongside Nvidia’s RTX Spark, an Arm-based chip with a strong integrated GPU and shared memory. Its hinge supports laptop, tent, and tablet positions, including portrait use, and the included stylus can be stored magnetically on the lid or in its case.
The stylus works on the OLED screen and the haptic trackpad, letting users draw or retouch photos without covering the display. The article treats the Yoga as a reference for a possible touchscreen MacBook while doubting Apple will release a true 2-in-1.
A touchscreen MacBook borrowing convertible stylus ideas could affect creative professionals, students, and note-takers by making portable sketching and annotation more natural, while developers may need to adapt apps for touch and pen input. It may also influence laptop design expectations, but Apple’s likely reluctance to build a true 2-in-1 could limit broader adoption.