Originally posted by Lenovo Blogs
The announcement of the ThinkPad Tablet 2 has elicited a strong response. The Tablet 2 is the first ThinkPad Windows 8 tablet device. Here we will present interviews with the developers over a number of articles. First up, the Product Development Manager and Technical Project Manager leading the Yamato development team discuss the project.
- In the ThinkPad Tablet interview, you said there was a need for a thinner, lighter Windows version. Read more
Originally Posted by Anuj Sharma
In the past, I used my tablet for simple web surfing and my trusty ThinkPad laptop for getting serious work done. But since I got a hold of Lenovo’s new ThinkPad Tablet 2, it’s changed the way I look at—and use—my devices. I still can’t wrap my head around the fact that my PC is now <600 grams and has 10 hours of battery life. I’ve been using it extensively and I thought I’d share a few cool things you can do with the ThinkPad Tablet 2. Read more
Originally posted by LAPTOP
The best mobile products at CES 2013 have much to tell us about the year ahead in tech. Based on what we’ve seen in Las Vegas, 2013 will see many new players enter the mobile gaming space hoping to make Windows gaming portable or Android achieve gaming parity with PCs and consoles. Your smartphone may even end up parking your car.
Now that you can get a watch that measures your heart rate, the market for fitness-enabled wearable technology will continue to explode, while both standalone cameras and hard drives become even more tightly integrated with your smartphone and the Web. LAPTOP’s Best of CES 2013 winners also demonstrate that the most exciting innovations can come from both the largest companies and the scrappiest of startups. Here are our top picks. Read more
By now, I’m sure you’ve all heard about Lenovo’s new tablet with Windows 8 – the ThinkPad Tablet 2. I’m excited about the key security and manageability features it offers IT Managers…and it’s got a great user interface. Check out the specs and related accessories in this new catalog:
When we start to talk about using tablets in an enterprise, one of the first things that must be understood is that the tablets we all know and love are not industrial-strength designs focused on the needs of a commercial organization. Rather, these are consumer-first products that have real limitations when it comes to using them for business. And this isn’t just a hardware discussion, although there are some key hardware differences.
The first large difference that has to be addressed is the operating system. And the operating system is dramatically impacted depending on what the tablet is used for. Consumer tablets are for browsing, running little apps, games, and generally “light-weight” work. Read more
Originally Posted by Kristin Bent, CRN
There’s no doubt that the iPad has taken the tablet market by storm. Its sprawling collection of apps and eye-catching display have made it the clear-cut winner in the consumer market. And with the bring-your-own-device trend picking up the pace, Apple’s flagship tablet has been inching its way into the hearts of enterprise users, as well.
But, there’s a new tablet in town that may just have what it takes to de-throne the almighty iPad: Lenovo’s ThinkPad Tablet 2. Running Windows 8 and sporting a long list of security features sure to make IT teams smile, Lenovo’s latest gadget could rise to become the ultimate business-ready tablet.
I know this blog is for tablet users–but I love a good infographic–especially a competitive side-by-side.
Which do you think is better? ThinkPad X1 Carbon vs. Apple MacBook Air. Let me know in the comments below.
