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Enterprise War: iPad vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2

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Originally Posted by Kristin Bent, CRN

Apple, Lenovo Face Off

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.

Here’s how it shapes up against the iPad.

Windows To Go: Making IT Management and Security Easier

Posted on by Lane Jesseph Posted in Blog, IT, Security, Windows 8





windows 8 security 2 it blog Originally Posted by Kevin Beck, Workforce Anywhere

In previous posts we’ve written a lot about how Windows 8 will bring a new user interface to PC and mobile device users. But Windows 8 also introduces many features designed to help IT professionals better manage and protect their enterprise information. One of the more interesting tools IT industry watchers are talking about in this area is Windows To Go. Read more

Bringing It All Together with Microsoft Lync

Posted on by Lane Jesseph Posted in Blog, Connectivity, Enterprise, Mobility Strategy, Windows 8





windows 8 mobility strategy 2 enterprise connectivity blog When modern workers move from smartphone to desk phone to IM to email to conferencing—and from desktop to laptop to tablet and back to smartphone again—the conversation can get a bit muddled. But since each medium offers unique capabilities and strengths, none is likely to disappear in the short term. And the BYOD trend—whether contained, discouraged, or cultivated in your organization—surely adds more complexity. Read more

Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2

Posted on by Lane Jesseph Posted in Blog, Windows 8





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Originally posted by CNET

As Windows 8 nears its debut on October 26, you can expect to see a ton of Windows computing devices, tablets and otherwise, set to take advantage of the touch-friendly features of Microsoft’s next operating system.

Microsoft’s Surface isn’t the only Windows tablet you’re likely to see in October, not by a long shot. One of the first announced tablets is the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2, a reconceptualization of the original Android-based ThinkPad Tablet.

Unlike the two versions of Surface running Windows RT on a Tegra processor and Windows 8 on a full-fledged ultrabook-grade Intel Core i5 CPU, the ThinkPad Tablet 2 runs a full Windows 8 Professional OS, but does so on a next-gen Intel Atom processor. Read more

If You Build It, Will They Come? Tablets Live and Die by App Availability

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Windows 8 vs. iOS vs. Mountain Lion: Which OS Is Right for You?

Posted on by Lane Jesseph Posted in Apps, Blog, Connectivity, IT, Windows 8





windows 8 it connectivity blog apps Today’s enterprise employees rely on anywhere from two to four different computers or mobile devices to do their jobs, from desktop and laptop PCs to tablets and  smartphones. Managing a variety of different devices and operating systems can become a nightmare for users and for IT departments.

Microsoft and Apple are aiming to make this easier. You may already know that both Windows 8 and OS X Mountain Lion are launching this year, but you might not know how these two operating systems—as well as iOS, which is already in the market—will help you manage all the mobile devices in your workplace. Read more

Lenovo Demos ThinkPad Tablet Running Windows 8

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Originally Posted by Dana Wollman, Engadget

That tablet you see up there won’t go on sale for awhile — heck, it doesn’t even have an official name yet. But we were still able to get a feel for the design and basic specs after handling it for a few minutes. If you’re a ThinkPad fan, a Windows fan or both, even, head past the break for a preview of what’s to come later this year.

For the sake of this walk-through, we’re going to call this the ThinkPad Tablet — we assume no one will think we’re talking about the Android slate with the same name. As you can see in those hands-on shots, it stays true to the aesthetic you’ll see on the company’s ThinkPad laptops, with a soft-touch black finish that’s resistant to both smudges and scratches. As it happens, that surface also makes it easy to cradle the tablet in landscape mode, which can sometimes be unwieldy, depending on the particular tablet. A Lenovo rep on site wasn’t able to confirm the weight, but nevertheless, it feels light, and also thin, at 9.7mm thick.

Though Lenovo won’t say much about specs, we do know it’s running some unspecified Intel Clover Trail processor, and the battery is expected to max out at 10-plus hours on a charge. Taking a tour around the device, we may as well begin with that 10.1-inch screen, whose 1366 x 768 resolution seems pretty standard for a Windows 8 tablet of this size. On board, you’ll also find a pair of 2- and 8-megapixel cameras, as well as micro-HDMI and a docking connector, which suggests peripherals are on the way.

That’s all we can say for now — we weren’t permitted to hold the tablet after our video opp concluded — but we’ll definitely be back with more details about the device as we learn them.

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