How about Lenovo ThinkPad 8?
Considering that Windows is usually used on devices with larger sizes, size is still a very critical factor for ThinkPad 8. In actual use, the ThinkPad 8 feels very good in the hand, and its 8-inch size also ensures strong portability.
Now, let’s take a look at the review of this 8-inch tablet.
The ThinkPad 8 is very different from the Android-based Yoga tablet we have used before. It runs the Windows 8.1 operating system and is equipped with a powerful 2.4GHz Intel Atom Bay Trail processor. Lenovo says that the battery life can reach 8 hours. In terms of screen, ThinkPad 8 is equipped with an 8.3-inch 1980×1200 resolution display. The small 8-inch tablet can have such a high resolution, and the natural images and text are very clear.
ThinkPad 8 is equipped with a USB 3.0 interface, which can not only be connected to special accessories, but also can be connected to a computer as a second or third display. In addition, consumers can also choose an officially provided magnetic protective cover or QuickShot protective case. Just like the iPad's Smart Cover, you can perform the corresponding wake-up or lock screen operations of the device when opening and closing it.
In addition, if consumers lift the protective cover on the upper left corner of the back of ThinkPad 8, the camera application can automatically start taking photos. The whole process is very convenient. Speaking of taking pictures, Lenovo equipped the ThinkPad 8 with an 8-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel front camera.
In addition, ThinkPad 8 also provides a variety of version combination options such as 32GB, 64GB, 128GB, Wi-Fi, and 3G/4G LTE networks. It is very surprising that ThinkPad 8 supports 128GB version. After all, as mobile devices play an increasingly important role, consumers have higher and higher requirements for capacity.
If you have used Windows 8 system before, then ThinkPad 8 must be very easy for you to get started and very smooth to use. The ThinkPad 8 is 8.8mm thick, so it doesn't feel too bulky in your hand. However, it weighs 417 grams and feels very solid in the hand. Users who like a slightly lighter weight should be very satisfied. Overall, the ThinkPad 8 has a very good feel in the hand.Every aspect is designed to be just right.
If you are a fan of Windows 8.1 system, then ThinkPad 8 can be said to be a very good tablet computer. However, for the Windows 8.1 system, when the number and quality of applications can be rapidly improved is also an important factor in determining ThinkPad 8 sales.
However, during the trial, the ThinkPad 8 took surprisingly long to load when we tried to open the settings interface or run applications like Evernote. We have to make a special mention about this performance, because the entire read time is much longer than we expected, not just a few seconds. However, it may be that as a display model, too many programs are running in the background or the continuous use load is too high, which leads to the long application loading time. But at least in our brief contact with it, the ThinkPad 8's performance in this regard was somewhat mediocre.
Lenovo said that the ThinkPad 8 tablet computer will be officially launched in late January, with prices starting at US$399 (approximately RMB 2,400).
Overall, Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is a relatively good Windows 8.1 tablet. If users are used to Windows, then it is a good choice.
Advantages
Excellent workmanship
Top screen display quality
QuickShot protective case
Inadequacy
Performance is slow
Battery life could be better