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Lenovo ThinkPad review

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The Lenovo ThinkPad currently has an Informr score of 7 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 13 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
Unknown
Processor
Processor
Unknown
10.1"
Screen Size
Screen Size
10.1"
5+ MP
Camera
Camera
5+ MP
3250 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


The Register
The Register

Heavy, black and hewn from the finest plastics known to man, the ThinkPad Tablet is exactly what you would expect a 'droid tablet carrying the TP moniker to be. The smart and business-like design is complemented by a solid range of physical connectors and the N-trig digitizing pen is sure to find fa...

- Alun Taylor, The Register
DigitalVersus
DigitalVersus

A pro positioning without necessarily delivering pro services, the ThinkPad Tablet seems the ideal product for those who wish to get rid of their notebook and use a tablet for their meetings instead. The applications included strengthen Android Honeycomb and note taking with the stylus is a real plu...

- Romain Thuret, DigitalVersus
HotHardware
HotHardware

Lenovo designed the ThinkPad Tablet with business users in mind. The optional pen accessory and the preloaded software are options business users may appreciate. During our tests, we felt the ThinkPad tablet was great for taking notes, surfing the web, checking email, and many other daily tasks that...

- Jennifer Johnson, HotHardware
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

The ThinkPad tablet represents a successful entry into the tablet world for Lenovo. At times it really makes the competition look old in terms of functionality, connectivity and price. Whereas other tablets only offer 16 or 32 GB SSDs, Lenovo trumps this with 64 GB. Nor has Lenovo cut corners with t...

- Siggy Moersch , Notebookcheck
Cnet
Cnet

The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet is a logical product that answers the call for a professional, durable, secure, IT-deployable tablet. We feel that Lenovo has hit the mark here better than any other competitor we've seen (RIM and HP being the most notable examples).

- Donald Bell, Cnet


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Screen Size
10.1"

The Lenovo ThinkPad's screen size is 10.1 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
Unknown

There is a NVIDIA Tegra 2 Dual-Core ARM processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
5+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet's onboard 5+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with 2+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
16/32/64 GB

Internal memory is 16/32/64 GB. An external, SD (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3250mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 3250 mAh battery. Lenovo's performance ratings are 5 days standby time, 9 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Lenovo ThinkPad Specs

Overview
Release Date August 31, 2011
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor NVIDIA Tegra 2 Dual-Core ARM
Internal Storage 16/32/64 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Manual
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.0
Bluetooth Profiles DUN, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN, SYNC
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info SD (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
2+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density Unknown
Size 10.1 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive Touchscreen, Gorilla Glass Display
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 3250 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time 5 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 8 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 9 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Up to 5 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 18.2 x 26.0 x 1.4 cm (7.2 x 10.2 x 0.6 in)
Weight 742 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key Yes
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech Yes
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Graphics: Wallpapers
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: FlexT9
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: Email address, Other fields
Contact Groups: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
TV Out Info: HDMI
Audio Formats: MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Viewable document types: DOC, PPT, XLS
Games: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: Documents To Go,McAfee Mobile Security,MyScript Notes,PrinterShare,Citrix Receiver,Computrace Mobile
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Weather, Maps, NotePad

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