ThinkPad 10
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The ThinkPad 10 is a business oriented 10 inch tablet announced by Lenovo in the May 2014.
Launch
The tablet was announced in a press release by Lenovo on its official site.[1]
Design and performance
Lenovo ThinkPad 10 is a 10-inch tablet with a resolution of 1920 × 1200 and a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Quad-Core Baytrail processor. It runs Windows 8.1 Pro. It will come in 64 and 128 GB variants with 4 gigabytes of RAM. An 8 megapixel back camera and a 2 megapixel front camera for making video calls are included. Stylus support and cellular data are both options. Lenovo claims a battery life of ten hours. [2][3]
Accessories
Lenovo has released a keyboard case for the ThinkPad 10 with chiclet-style keys, a multitouch-enabled trackpad, and a slot for a stylus. Another keyboard case is folio-style and has a keyboard similar to the Microsoft Surface and stylus holder. Yet another is ruggedized, has an adjustable had strap on the back, gaskets to cover ports, and a stylus holder; It is designed to dock and charge without being removed. A larger version of the Quickshot case for the ThinkPad 8 tablet is available; It automatically opens the camera app when opened. A base station is available that adds three USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI output, and an ethernet jack. Styli are also sold separately. [2][3]
Reviews
In a review for CNET, Dan Ackerman said, "The key selling point of the new ThinkPad 10, a 10-inch Windows 8 tablet, is not the tablet hardware itself, but the large ecosystem of optional accessories, designed to turn the slate into a laptop, desktop, or even a display kiosk. Lenovo's plan suggests the key to successful Windows tablet is the ability to also use it as an everyday PC, and that's especially true for the business users who stick to the venerable ThinkPad brand." [4]
In a review for SlashGear, Brittany Hillen wrote, "Lenovo's Thinkpad 10 is a wonderful little Windows tablet, and the keyboard and dock accessories expand its usefulness ten-fold, allowing it to double as a workstation of sorts when needed. The display is exceptionally crisp and bright, and the keyboard dock is very functional -- you can adjust to using it immediately, rather than training your fingers to the often spongy feel of many tablet keyboards. There are no complaints about the Thinkpad 10; if you need a tablet for business or for tasks Android isn't quite up for, Lenovo's newest offering is an excellent choice." [3]