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Posted On February 12, 2013
The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 follows Microsoft's Surface Pro as a "hybrid" ultrabook-tablet that runs the full version of Windows 8. It features an Intel Atom processor (up to 1.8GHz), a 10.1-inch display (1366 x 768), 2GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, an 8-megapixel main camera and 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Lenovo claims you'll get about 10 hours worth of battery life from the Tablet 2. Prices start at $579.
The ThinkPad also offers a USB 2.0 port, mini HDMI output, microSD card slot and a dock adapter so it can sit in an optional keyboard ($120). The 64GB, Wi-Fi only ThinkPad Tablet 2 includes a stylus for note taking and retails for $670. 3G and 4G versions push the price up to $949.
Reviewers were very impressed with the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2, particularly its performance and endurance battery life.
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It's seriously, refreshingly good. It's the sort of device we'd award an editor's choice... if Engadget did such things.
With its all-day battery life, light weight, accurate stylus and optional comfy keyboard, the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a truly compelling productivity companion.
The unusual AIO form factor wont be to everyone's taste, but it remains a reasonable choice for users requiring a proper Windows 8 tablet.
For the price, we'd definitely opt for the iPad, which is faster, has hundreds of thousands more apps (custom-built for it, too), and is generally more pleasant to use.
The Lenovo Tablet 2 is obviously geared at business professionals, but we'd go as far as to suggest this to anyone looking for a Windows 8 slate.
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