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By the time Microsoft got Windows 8 up and fighting on 10-inch tablets that compete with the iPad, the battlefield had already shifted to a new breed of smaller, 8-inch tablets. With Windows 8.1, Microsoft's operating system can finally operate on an iPad...

1080p screen, 8-inch size is comfortable to hold, Good battery life for Windows, MicroSD slot for expanded memory, Universal USB charging...

Some menus are too small to use comfortably, Windows 8.1 apps are scarce and lacking, 7-8 hour battery life lower than Android and iPad, No stylus, Volume toggle squeaks when pressed...

We sound like a broken record, but this is a great device held back by Windows 8.1. Lenovo has built a fantastic tablet that lives up to its ThinkPad brand, but like the ThinkPad Tablet and ThinkPad Tablet 2 , the operating system continues to let us do...
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What is the Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Tablet? The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 Tablet is an 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet. Last year, Lenovo made a bunch of cheapy tablets that barely made an impact whatsoever. However, this one is different. With a decent price (expected sub-£...

The ThinkPad 8 Tablet is a thing that – cue empowering music – understands that businesspeople are normal people too. It looks and feels better than any 8-inch Windows tablet we've seen. And while it's not super-powered, we imagine that many will be happy...
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The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 was just announced on January 6, and we were able to get our hands on one during CES Unveiled at CES 2014 in Las Vegas.It's a far cry from the Yoga Android tablets we reviewed recently, and it's what we hope to see more of from Lenov...

Good build quality, HD display, QuickShot cover...

Slow performance, Battery life could be better...

The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 was just announced on January 6, and we were able to get our hands on one during CES Unveiled at CES 2014 in Las Vegas. It's a far cry from the Yoga Android tablets we reviewed recently, and it's what we hope to see more of from Leno...
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Lenovo has launched a new Windows 8.1 tablet at CES in Las Vegas for those who want something akin to the Surface, but in a smaller 8.3-inch form factor. The new tablet - which we've already had a play with at a pre-show unveiling - will be coming to the...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated: 2014-05-17 01:43:49
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The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 was just announced on January 6, and we were able to get our hands on one during CES Unveiled at CES 2014 in Las Vegas.It's a far cry from the Yoga Android tablets we reviewed recently, and it's what we hope to see more of from Lenov...

Good build quality, HD display, QuickShot cover...

Slow performance, Battery life could be better...

The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is a solid Windows 8.1 tablet, so business users who prefer this operating system will have a solid device on their hands. It would've been nice to hear quoted battery times of 10 hours or more instead of 8, but we'll see how it per...
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theaustralian.com.au Updated: 2014-05-24 02:02:32
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The release of Intel's new Atom processor, Bay Trail, late last year promised to usher in a new tier of low-cost tablet PCs capable of running the full version of Windows 8. The performance-packed but power-efficient chip meant that tablets could be much...

If you're looking for an iPad mini equivalent of the Windows world, then the Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is your best bet, despite its flaws. It nails the form factor, solid build quality and offers a better display than the rest of the small-sized Windows powered...
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whatmobile.net Updated: 2014-08-06 08:46:57
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Lenovo ThinkPad 8Price £424.80OS Windows 8.1Processor 2.4GHz quad-coreScreen 8.3 inchesResolution 1200 x 1920-pixelsMemory 2GB RAMStorage 32GBMicro SD compatible? YesCamera 8MP rear-facing, 2.2MP front-facingVideo 1080pConnectivity 4GDimensions 8.83 x 5.2...

Decent resolution, Powerful camera for a slate, Plenty of builtin productivity apps...

Comparatively expensive, Weak battery...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated: 2014-08-06 08:46:57
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Lisa Gade reviews the Lenovo ThinkPad 8, a Windows 8.1 tablet that runs on the 1.46GHz quad core Intel Atom Bay Trail Z3770 CPU. The tablet has an 8.3″ full HD IPS touch screen protected by DragonTrail Glass, which is higher resolution than other Windows...
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The newest category to spring up in Microsoft's world of Windows tablet PCs is the 8-inch tablet—small enough to be held in one hand and let you take Windows 8 on the go. The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 ($534, as tested) is Lenovo's first 8-inch tablet for the busi...

Small 8-inch form factor is truly portable, All-day battery life, QuickShot cover makes photos a snap, Professional, yet affordable...

QuickShot smart cover is optional (and extra), No physical keyboard option, Few ports and connections available...

The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is an 8-inch Windows tablet that puts your work into a handheld PC you can slip into a coat pocket. It's not a replacement for your work system, but it's an excellent companion to it...
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The 8-inch tablet market is literally overflowing with choices. What makes 8-inch or similar tablets great is that they are small enough that you really do not feel like you are carrying around say a laptop or Ultrabook. While Lenovo does offer 8-inch tab...

1920 x 1080 screen resolution, Great performance, Sleek design, Dual cameras, Bluetooth allows you to easily add accessories, Quickshot cover is a great addition...

No stylus support, Battery life is not the best compared to other tablets, Had a few WiFi issues...

I actually got my first look at the ThinkPad 8 back at CES in January and I was actually pretty impressed. Lenovo wanted to bring out a tablet for business users where you can actually be productive and most importantly get work done. After spending some...
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It's never easy to change the status quo. For the most part, modern tablets are used for content consumption, not content creation. With traditional notebook and desktop PC sales declining year over year , Microsoft and its hardware partners have been try...

ThinkPad 8 compared to Surface 2Building a tablet that tries to meld the best of two lifestyles — play and business — is no easy task, not even for Microsoft. After testing out the Lenovo ThinkPad 8, it remains clear to me that smaller tablets just can't...
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Lenovo is trucking along in the mobile computing space, where they’ve been relentless as it seems with product roll outs. One particular area they’ve been focusing on more so than others, is the busy and ever-evolving Windows 8 tablet scene – a place t...

Affordable $400 base price that’s aggressive, Compact design that’s travel friendly and sturdy, Display resolution produces crisp visuals, Desktoplike experience in a small package...

Lack of additional productivity software out of the box, Focusing is problematic with the camera...

We can’t stress enough how the Lenovo ThinkPad 8 has more flexibility than other prized tablets in the space. Giving us that desktop-like experience thanks to Windows 8.1, it has an advantage in the productivity side over other Android tablets and the...
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Sure, you can now use Microsoft Office on an iPad, but you can run Office and just about every other productivity app on a Windows 8 tablet. And while many of those devices have all the same specs, Lenovo is banking on its ThinkPad 8's faster CPU, higher-...

Fast Intel Atom processor, Crisp 1900-by-1200-pixel display, Excellent build quality...

Lower-than-average battery life, Awkward I/O port locations, No digitizing pen or keyboard-case options...

Lenovo's ThinkPad 8 offers many advantages over competing 8 inch Windows tablets, including a faster processor, more storage, and a higher-resolution screen. But it comes up short when it comes to battery life and you'll want to add a mouse and keyboard f...
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“You can never have too little screen real estate” is a tagline for no one, but big players like Dell, Toshiba, and now Lenovo are rushing to squeeze Windows 8.1 onto 8-inch tablets all the same. Lenovo is targeting its ThinkPad 8 at business users, wh...

Putting a full installation of Windows 8.1 on a tablet may seem like overkill, but you also can easily see the appeal. Yes, a 1920x1200 resolution on an 8.3-inch screen makes for some tiny icons and tinier text. Yes, it can be a little tricky to select op...
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The newest category to spring up in Microsoft's world of Windows tablet PCs is the 8-inch tablet—small enough to be held in one hand and let you take Windows 8 on the go. The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 ($534, as tested) is Lenovo's first 8-inch tablet for the busi...

Small 8-inch form factor is truly portable. All-day battery life. QuickShot cover makes photos a snap. Professional, yet affordable.

QuickShot smart cover is optional (and extra). No physical keyboard option. Few ports and connections available...

The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is an 8-inch Windows tablet that puts your work into a handheld PC you can slip into a coat pocket. It's not a replacement for your work system, but it's an excellent companion to it...
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computershopper.com Updated: 2014-05-17 01:43:49
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& Design With the success of and , it's clear that many tablet buyers prefer doing their swiping, tapping, and apping on a sub-10-inch slate. Windows device makers, keen to go where the market juice is, are pushing out their own 8-inch Windows 8.1 ta...

Excellent high-res screen, Ships with 64GB of storage standard, Better CPU and camera than most Windows 8 tablets of this size...

Competing devices offer better accessory options, Battery life could be better, Poorly placed stereo speakers...

With its high-res IPS screen, surprisingly good camera, and 64GB of storage, Lenovo's ThinkPad 8 is perhaps the best 8-inch Windows tablet we've tested. But if you can live with a lower-res screen and less storage, competing devices can be had for ha...
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To one thing Microsoft has held firm, though: Windows 8 is an operating system for every device, every need, every person. It made the Surface to prove its point, and other hardware manufacturers have followed suit — nearly every Windows partner sells a d...

Great display, Solid, premium design, Incredibly long "can-do" list...

Mediocre battery life, Jack of all trades, master of none, Desktop mode is unusable on such a small screen...
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Unlike previous competitors, such as the Dell Venue 8 Pro and Toshiba Encore 8 , the ThinkPad 8 features a higher-resolution screen ( 1920x1200, WUXGA ) and more powerful parts—though it's also a bit pricier, with a starting MSRP of $399 (our review unit...

Great build quality, Comfortable in the hand, Beautiful, sharp screen, Excellent general system performance, USB 3.0...

Mediocre battery life, No stylus/digitizer support, Middling screen brightness for its class, Difficult navigation due to high resolution, Lack of keyboard is frustrating in a business environment, A bit pricier than comparable peers...

But today's most relevant question is does the ThinkPad 8 truly belong in the office? The answer, consistent and predictable in context with our findings from other tablet evaluations, is yes, but only as a companion device. Valiant efforts notwithstandin...
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The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is a business-oriented, mid-size tablet featuring a snappy Bay Trail Atom processor and full Windows 8.1, including Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013.Although this device is touted as business-friendly, users will want to evalua...

Gorgeous Full HD display, Quality build and design, Lightweight and compact...

Hybrid microUSB 3.0, miniHDMI, and charging port, Lack of compatible keyboard dock...

As stated before, it is hard to imagine the Lenovo ThinkPad 8 fully suiting a business user who is constantly on the go. Without a dedicated keyboard or trackpad, it might get tiresome using touch commands on the small display. However, users that are mo...
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A compact tablet made for business, the productivity-minded ThinkPad 8 offers more than your typical Windows 8 slate. This device ($399 starting price, $499 as configured) packs a full-HD, 8.3-inch display in a durable aluminum design, as well as high-spe...

Slim and sturdy design, Rich full-HD display, Sharp 8-MP camera, USB 3.0 allows for versatile docking, Clever optional cover...

Below-average battery life, Speakers not very loud, A bit pricey...

A full-HD display, aluminum design and USB 3.0 connectivity help the ThinkPad 8 stand out, but it could use more endurance...
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Classic, understated Lenovo styling. Impressive performance and a gorgeous screen, though it might be a bit too finely detailed for peripheral-free use.TIREDAnemic battery life. Power/volume buttons are difficult to access.While the rest of the industry i...

Classic, understated Lenovo styling. Impressive performance and a gorgeous screen, though it might be a bit too finely detailed for peripheralfree use...

Anemic battery life. Power/volume buttons are difficult to access...
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Among the series of laptops Lenovo has introduced over the past handful of months lies a small Windows 8.1 tablet, the ThinkPad 8. With the tablet comes a small form factor and a unique Quickshot cover, the most notable feature of the device. How does the...

Lenovo has a winner with the ThinkPad 8 -- it's designed in such a way that it feels very portable, yet the quality display and use of Windows 8.1 means it can be used for business tasks that your average Android slate might not be up for. The Quickshot...
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One of the frustrating features of the PC market is the way major PC OEMs produce dozens of similar-but-different products . It divides the broader market into an astonishing array of categories that tends to overlap and serves to make buying decisions mo...

Great performance, Good looking screen, At a pinch, it really can do anything...

A little bigger and a little heavier than its sibling, The battery life is a little low, Overheating is concerning...
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Lenovo has as many tablets on the market as any company, and this latest entry in the ThinkPad line is as good as any. The ThinkPad Tablet 8 brings the quality typical of the product line to the smaller format. The high-resolution display (1,920x1,200) on...

Solid...

ThinkPad Tablet 8 left side, The ThinkPad Tablet 8 doesn't have a lot of ports. The ports on the left side of the tablet are, microSD; microHDMI, These ports are not accessible with the QuickShot Cover attached, ThinkPad Tablet 8 right side, These control...
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Not long ago, I vowed to review every 8-inch Windows tablet. That's partly because they're popular, sure, but there was another reason, too: Their specs are so similar that you'd have to actually use one to know which is best. In a field full of same-y op...

Full HD display -- a rarity among 8-inch Windows tablets, One of the only tablets this size offered with 128GB of built-in storage, Thin and light, even for a small-screened tablet...

Worst-in-class battery life, Expensive compared to other 8-inch Windows tablets, Aluminum case scratches easily, as does the screen, Backside can get quite hot, Slower-than-average boot-up time...

With a high price and worst-in-class battery life, the ThinkPad 8 should be the first 8-inch Windows tablet you cross off your shopping list. Though not terrible in its own right, other small-screened slates offer more value for less money...
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Thanks to StarHub Community, I have finally got a chance to review a small-screen tablet – Lenovo ThinkPad 8.Display: 8.3″ WUXGA 1920×1200 (16:10) IPS LED Backlight, Asahi Dragontrail glass, supports 10-finger Multi-Touch Screen Camera: 2MP/8MP w/flash Pr...
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The Lenovo Thinkpad 8 was the only early 2014 Atom-based Windows 8 tablet that I didn't do a deep-dive review on. It was, as it turned out, one of the best and with its 1920×1200 display and USB 3.0 quite unique. A recent update to the range saw the origi...
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booredatwork.com Updated: 2016-11-10 05:38:39
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The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is the company's first 8-inch ThinkPad Windows 8 tablet . The ThinkPad 8 starts at $399 with Windows 8.1 and includes Microsoft Office Home and Student Home. Windows 8.1 Pro (loaded on this review system) systems are $499. This littl...
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