The newly released Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet flips the "consumerization of IT" paradigm by adding business class features including management software, full-sized peripheral connectors—including a full-sized USB 2.0 port—and an optional digitizer pen into a 10.1-inch display tablet. Although slightly larger than the Apple iPad 2, the ThinkPad Tablet is rated for a slightly shorter battery life when using a WiFi. During my tests, I had no problem working a full day. The ThinkPad Tablet comes with a Cisco certified VPN client, Microsoft Active Directory password and ActiveSync integration and the ability to encrypt user data. The Tablet uses Android 3.1 "Honeycomb" running on an Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core ARM processor. Applications were snappy and the bright, clear 1280x800 Gorilla glass display was easy to read at nearly any viewing angle. The device comes preloaded with a junior version of Documents to Go so that users can immediately view and edit Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel files and view Adobe Acrobat documents.
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Front
The 1280x800 Gorilla glass display is easy to read. Here you see eWEEK mascot Spencer F. Katt enjoying an adult beverage. The 2MP front facing camera is in the upper right corner.
Lower Edge
From left to right, with the card cover open, SD card slot, SIM card slot, Lenovo dock connector, micro USB connector, mini HDMI, headphone jack.
Right Side
Left to right, the on/off, sleep/wake button.
Top Edge
Left to right, volume up/down rocker, lanyard tether, digitizer pen (slightly out of itís slot for the photo) with characteristic Lenovo red dot on top.
Left Side
Left to right, speaker slot, full-size USB 2.0 port with sliding cover open.
Button Detail
Left to right, rotation lock, browser, back, home keys. The keys are a little ackward to use at first. They have a counter intuitive, upward press action. However, I easily adjusted to the mechanics.
Back
The gripping surface of the ThinkPad Tablet is a matte finished plastic that has a good hand feel. While the Tablet is easy to hang on to, it also slipped in and out of my briefcase easily. The rear-facing 5MP camera is in the right corner of this photo.
Front Angle
The 10.1î display has good off-center viewing characteristics.
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The newly released Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet flips the "consumerization of IT" paradigm by adding business class features including management software, full-sized peripheral connectors—including a full-sized USB 2.0 port—and an optional digitizer pen into a 10.1-inch display tablet. Although slightly larger than the Apple iPad 2, the ThinkPad Tablet is rated for a slightly shorter battery life when using a WiFi. During my tests, I had no problem working a full day. The ThinkPad Tablet comes with a Cisco certified VPN client, Microsoft Active Directory password and ActiveSync integration and the ability to encrypt user data. The Tablet uses Android 3.1 "Honeycomb" running on an Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core ARM processor. Applications were snappy and the bright, clear 1280x800 Gorilla glass display was easy to read at nearly any viewing angle. The device comes preloaded with a junior version of Documents to Go so that users can immediately view and edit Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel files and view Adobe Acrobat documents.