Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2: Windows 8 Slate Review
Introduction and Specifications
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| Operating System |
Windows 8 Pro, 32-bit, no media, English |
| Display |
10.1-inch IPS (1366 X 768) Wide View Angle IPS screen, LED Backlit Capacitive 5 Finger Touch |
| Graphics |
Integrated Intel HD SGX545 |
| Processor |
Intel Atom processor Z2760 (1.8GHz dual core with Hyper-Threading) |
| Memory |
2GB L2DDR2 SDRAM at 800MHz |
| Internal Storage |
64GB eMMC Flash Storage |
| Wireless Connectivity |
802.11 b/g/n Bluetooth 4.0 Optional Gobi 4000 LTE/HSPA+ mobile broadband |
| Multimedia |
dual .5W stereo speakers 3.5mm mic/headphone combo jack dual integrated/noise reduction array microphones 2MP 720p front-facing video webcam 8MP rear-facing camera with LED flash |
| Ports and Expansion |
microUSB (charge only) USB 2.0 Docking connector Stereo headphone/microphone combo jack micro-SIM microSD card slot mini-HDMI Proprietary dock connector |
| System Weight |
1.3 pounds |
| System Dimensions |
10.1 x 6.9 x 0.34 inches |
| Battery |
2 cell (30Whr) Li-polymer battery |
| Extras |
GPS, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, compass |
| Accessories |
Bluetooth keyboard w/ stand, $120 ThinkPad 2 Desktop Dock w/ 3 USB 2, HDMI, Ethernet, and 65W AC adapter, $100 |
| Price |
$730 as configured (Windows 8 Pro w/ stylus); $850 w/ keyboard |
The ThinkPad Tablet 2's Atom Z2760 processor is dual-core and hyper-threaded, but it's still an Atom processor. Add in just 2GB of DDR2LP (low-powered) at 800MHz and it's obvious this computer isn't going to be breaking any land speed records--not while running desktop Windows. But the purpose of Atom is not to be the fastest; the purpose of Atom is to be good enough to run Windows while sipping power. If you want fast, get a Core processor. The ThinkPad Tablet 2 isn't supposed to be a speed demon; it's supposed to be a tablet for business users, one with an emphasis on productivity--and with the keyboard dock, it's obvious that's not just lip service.
We'll go in-depth on the ThinkPad Tablet 2's design, user experience, and performance over the next few pages, but first, here's Dave's video review of the ThinkPad Tablet 2 in action:
So, the ThinkPad Tablet 2 is a tablet that thinks it's a ThinkPad laptop. Is it good enough to be a ThinkPad? Is it even good enough to be a good tablet? Let's find out...
