I tried Lenovo’s Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition, and there’s something different about this notebook

Before reviewing a new notebook, I always have one question: Why don’t laptops come with customised software features like smartphones? It made me wonder—if smartphone makers can have their unique flavours, or “skins” as they are commonly known, on top of Android, why can’t Windows laptops have similar software skins that differentiate them and offer features other skins don’t? Honestly, I never got a straightforward answer—maybe because Microsoft tightly controls the experience on notebooks. I don’t know. However, I was surprised to see how Lenovo managed to offer new customisable software features on its Slim 7i Aura Edition notebook, which was designed in close collaboration with Intel. I first briefly tried the notebook at IFA Berlin earlier this year. This time, however, I tested the device in-depth to see how Lenovo is trying to make the 7i stand out from “regular” Windows notebooks. Is it really that good? Does the rest of the notebook live up to expectations? Let’s find out.