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The Chinese company Lenovo has been dealing with Windows devices for several years. Back in 2004, it bought out the Personal Systems Group, which deals with laptops, from the American IBM, and since then it has been Lenovo that has been releasing new laptop models not only in its lines, but also under the ThinkPad brand, which once belonged to IBM. Over the years, the Chinese manufacturer not only did not make the series worse, but introduced many innovations to it, while retaining the traditional recognizable design, controls and even a characteristic keyboard.

In 2011 Lenovo decided to bring something from the ThinkPad line of laptops to tablets - this is how the series of tablets of the same name appeared with the same model at that time. This device differed from most other tablets except for its strict design, the presence of an extended set of hardware keys and a proprietary pen. The second version of the tablet - ThinkPad Tablet 2 - was already built on the basis of the Intel Atom platform and with a full-fledged Windows 8 operating system, this is what the tablet stood out against the background of Android models. The company introduced the compact ThinkPad 8 at the beginning of the year, and we will talk about it in the review.

Design, body materials

In terms of design and materials, Lenovo ThinkPad 8 differs slightly from typical tablets: the front side of the case is protective glass, the back is dark gray aluminum, and rubberized plastic around the perimeter. It would seem that everything is quite normal, but if you put the ThinkPad 8 and some Android tablet side by side, even in an aluminum case, there will be almost no similarities. Lenovo has tried to bring to the design of the device a feature that is recognizable for the entire ThinkPad series - design rigor, even excessive, and it succeeded.

Of the shortcomings, I will note two things. First, the aluminum lid gets dirty, stains and fingerprints remain on it, and it is difficult to erase them, it is easier to just ignore the fact that the lid is dirty. The second is a small gap between the frame and the protective glass of the screen, dust gets clogged into it. Otherwise, there are no complaints about the assembly or the materials used for the tablet

Dimensions (edit)

Dimensions of the device - 224 x 132 x 8.8, weight - 440-450 grams, depending on the version. For comparison, I will give the dimensions of several other tablets:

Apple iPad mini retina- 200 x 135 x 7.5 mm, 330-340 grams
Asus Nexus 7 (2013)- 200 x 114 x 8.7 mm, 290 grams
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8.0- 210 x 124 x 8 mm, 320 grams
DELL Venue 8 Pro- 216 x 130 x 9 mm, 395 grams

The tablet is not the most compact when compared to the similar eight-inch models based on Windows, but it cannot be called large either. The dimensions are within reasonable limits, the device is comfortable to hold with one hand while reading (although it will seem heavy to some).

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Control

On the front side of the case, under the screen, there is a single Windows touch key - for switching between tablet and classic desktops.

On the right edge there is a power button and a volume rocker. There is also a micro-USB 3.0 connector used for charging, connecting the tablet to a computer or connecting accessories to it - a mouse, keyboard or some kind of media. A single USB connector, plus micro-USB 3.0, imposes several features on the tablet usage scenarios. Firstly, it will not be possible to simultaneously charge it and at the same time use a keyboard or mouse connected through an adapter, and this scenario is quite typical for Windows tablets, which are often used as netbooks. Secondly, the constant use of the USB 2.0 plug gradually loosens the connector designed for USB 3.0.

On the left edge there is a microHDMI, as well as slots for a memory card and a SIM card (optional) covered with caps.

A 3.5 mm audio jack is located at the bottom end, on the back at the bottom there are holes for stereo speakers, and on top there is the main camera's eye, enclosed in a red plastic rim, there is also a flash near it.

Here you can also see the ThinkPad logo, in the dot on the letter "i" of which a light indicator is inscribed. The indicator glows red when the tablet is charging, connected to a PC, or simply in active mode (with the screen on).

On the front side, above the display, there is a front 2 MP camera, as well as a light sensor (on the left).

Screen

The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 has a touch screen based on IPS-matrix with a diagonal of 8.3 "and a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. The display has a good margin of brightness and maximum viewing angles. The color rendition is close to natural, there are no "distortions" to cold or, on the contrary, warm tones. The overall picture quality of the screen is very high. The display remains well readable in the sun.

The screen has exactly one drawback and it may even seem strange at first - the resolution is too high. Yes, if you use the device exclusively in the tablet version of Windows 8 Pro, there will be no problems: a large tiled interface, optimized for touch control of programs and menus, everything is comfortable and convenient. But before us is a tablet based on a full-fledged Windows system, and it would be foolish not to use its capabilities, so from time to time you will probably want to switch to your familiar desktop. And here the high resolution of the screen, coupled with a small diagonal, will play against you - the smallest fonts, menu items that are almost impossible to hit with your finger (without a stylus or cursor from a connected mouse), an abundance of barely discernible details of a familiar desktop. In everyday life we use Windows on 17-27 ”monitors with the same resolution, here all this needs to be studied on a tiny screen, and it's really difficult.

The conclusion is very simple - it will be difficult to work on ThinkPad 8 in a standard Windows 8 environment if you do not have eagle eyesight, the tablet is primarily designed to work in the Metro interface.

Performance, memory

The tablet is based on the Intel Atom Z3770 platform with a 2.4 GHz quad-core processor, passively cooled, equipped with 2 GB of RAM (DDR3-1067) and 64/128 GB of flash memory, depending on the version. There is also a slot for a microSD memory card. Graphics subsystem - Intel HD Graphics.

In terms of performance, the ThinkPad 8 is more than enough platform for everyday tasks such as viewing and editing documents, working with mail, the browser and other applications. Yes, if you start using a tablet to work in Photoshop or, moreover, for video editing, slowdowns, long downloads and other things will become noticeable, but you need to take into account that we have a compact tablet and working with Photoshop is not its main purpose.

It is also quite possible to play on the Lenovo ThinkPad 8, I installed Steam and installed several toys - Civilization 5 and HoMM V, both go great on a tablet, and you can play quite well even using a touch screen, but with a mouse and keyboard connected, of course, it will be more convenient ...

Interfaces

The tablet supports Wi-Fi a / b / g / n and Bluetooth 4.0, there is also a GPS. There is a version with a slot for a microSIM card and support for 2G / 3G networks.

Camera

The main camera of the tablet has a resolution of 8 MP and autofocus, there is also an LED flash. The number of camera settings is minimal, but it shoots surprisingly well for a tablet. However, judge for yourself.

Also, the camera allows you to record video with a resolution up to 1920x1080 pixels.

The front 2 MP camera is suitable for video calls in Skype, in principle, this is one of the main purposes for it.

Battery, running time

The manufacturer's declared operating time of the tablet is up to 8 hours. In reality, when watching videos at maximum screen brightness, the ThinkPad 8 lasts an average of 3-4 hours. If you use the device just for work (browser, reading or editing documents with Wi-Fi on), the charge lasts about 5-6 hours.

The figures are modest, especially if you have dealt with tablets from Apple before, but, on the other hand, do not forget that we are, in fact, a full-fledged PC with all the features, in a thin and compact body of an eight-inch tablet. Far from record-breaking battery life is one of those things that have to be sacrificed in favor of compactness and performance.

Platform, software

The tablet runs on Windows 8.1 Professional and this is its main feature. In an ultra-compact package, with the performance of a decent netbook, you get all the features of a full-fledged Windows operating system. The ThinkPad 8 owner is expected to use Metro UI as the main interface. This is a tiled interface familiar to many from Windows Phone with an emphasis on the use of so-called "live tiles", which combine the properties of a shortcut for launching a program and a widget at the same time. I will not talk a lot about the features of Metro UI on a tablet, we have a separate detailed review of Windows RT, in which a lot of attention is paid to this interface.

Switching between the classic Windows environment and Metro UI occurs by pressing a key under the screen, this process is instantaneous, it takes literally a second. Of course, working on a ThinkPad in a familiar interface is difficult, especially if you have not connected a mouse to it, the high resolution affects in the absence of optimization of the Windows interface itself for small displays. On the contrary, using Metro UI is convenient, although I can't help but admit that this interface takes some getting used to.

Conclusion

The tablet is available in several memory versions and with or without 3G support. The cheapest ThinkPad 8 model with 64 GB and WI-Fi will cost an average of 21,000 rubles. The 128 GB version is noticeably more expensive, so it's wiser to choose the younger one and supplement it with a 64 GB card as an option. It's hard for me to call Lenovo ThinkPad 8 a tablet in the usual sense of the word. It is definitely not a bedside device for watching movies and TV shows, nor is it suitable for use in situations where a tablet requires 10 or more hours of battery life. And, at the same time, ThinkPad 8 is very versatile - it is one of the few tablets on the market with such ample opportunities provided by the full-fledged Windows 8. Full MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, any other software, you can install Steam and play dozens or even hundreds of different games by connecting a mouse. You can work with text by connecting a keyboard.

At the same time, you need to understand that without additional accessories, the ThinkPad 8 is more suitable for reading documents, but not editing them. In general, it seems to me that the tablet can serve as a replacement for a netbook for those people who are already accustomed to using a compact device on Windows, but do not constantly use a keyboard on a netbook. With the Lenovo ThinkPad 8, such a user has the ability to simply plug in a keyboard when needed.

I'm not sure if the ThinkPad 8 has a great future, too specific a product, but with the release of this tablet the company demonstrated its capabilities and some goals. So if Lenovo does not abandon the direction of compact Windows-tablets, this and next year we can expect very interesting new products.

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Tablet Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM 81H3003ARU Silver (Intel Celeron N4000 1.1 GHz / -2048Mb / -32Gb / -LTE / -3G / -Wi-Fi / -Bluetooth / -Cam / -10.-1 / -1280x800 / -Windows 10 )

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Tablet Lenovo IdeaPad D330 N4000 2Gb 32Gb LTE Silver 81H3003ARU (silver)

3G support. The touch screen type is capacitive. Operating system - Windows... With 9600mAh battery capacity. Body material - metal. Support for SD / mini SD memory cards. Front-camera. Multi-touch screen. SIM card - micro SIM. 4G support. With a RAM size of 2.0 GB. Rear camera. Screen resolution - 1920x1200. Bluetooth support. With a supported memory card capacity of 128 GB. With an operating time of 10.0 hours. With a built-in memory size of 32 GB. EDGE support. The number of USB Type A connectors is absent. Connecting external devices via USB. Screen manufacturing technology - TFT IPS. Accelerometer. With a 10.1 inch (26 cm) screen. Light sensor. Automatic screen orientation. Wi-Fi support. GPRS support. GPS support. With a length: 249 mm. With a thickness: 10 mm. With a width: 178 mm. With a weight: 535 gr.

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Tablet Lenovo Miix 310 10 2Gb 32 Gb WiFi (80 SG 00 AARK)

Screen size 10.1 inches. With accelerometer. With multi-touch screen. With automatic screen orientation. With a front camera. Max. the amount of memory cards is 128 Gb. Operating system - Windows. Battery capacity 6800 mAh. With light sensor. With Wi-Fi support. The number of USB Type A connectors is absent. The size of the built-in memory is 32 Gb. With a rear camera. Opening hours 9.0 hours. Supports SD / Mini SD memory cards. SIM card - missing. With Bluetooth support. Case material - plastic. RAM 2.0 Gb. With GPS support. Screen resolution - 1920x1200. The touch screen type is capacitive. Screen manufacturing technology - TFT IPS. Weight: 615 gr. Dimensions 270x185x19 mm.

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Tablet Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM (81H3003ARU)

4G support. 3G support. With a working time of 10.0 hours. With a battery capacity of 9600mAh. Multi-touch screen. Rear camera. Screen resolution - 1920x1200. Operating system - Windows. Automatic screen orientation. EDGE support. Connecting external devices via USB. Front-camera. Light sensor. GPS support. GPRS support. With a RAM size of 2.0 GB. Screen manufacturing technology - TFT IPS. Accelerometer. The number of USB Type A connectors is absent. Bluetooth support. Support for SD / mini SD memory cards. With a built-in memory size of 32 GB. Wi-Fi support. With a 10.1 inch (26 cm) screen. The touch screen type is capacitive. SIM card - micro SIM. Body material - metal. With a supported memory card capacity of 128 GB. With a width: 178 mm. With a thickness: 10 mm. With a length: 249 mm. With a weight: 535 gr.

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Tablet Lenovo IdeaPad D330-10IGM 81H3003KRU Silver (Intel Celeron N4000 1.1 GHz / -4096Mb / -64Gb / -LTE / -3G / -Wi-Fi / -Bluetooth / -Cam / -10.-1 / -1280x800 / -Windows 10 64-bit)

With automatic screen orientation. Operating system - Windows... Opening hours 10.0 hours. With Wi-Fi support. Max. the amount of memory cards is 128 Gb. Screen size 10.1 inches. Screen resolution - 1920x1200. Supports SD / Mini SD memory cards. Battery capacity 9600 mAh. With Bluetooth support. Body material - metal. Screen manufacturing technology - TFT IPS. With GPS support. The number of USB Type A connectors is absent. With a front camera. RAM 4.0 Gb. 4G capable. With light sensor. With 3G support. SIM card - micro SIM. The size of the built-in memory is 64 Gb. With GPRS support. With the ability to connect external devices via USB. With a rear camera. With accelerometer. With multi-touch screen. With EDGE support. The touch screen type is capacitive. With a thickness: 10 mm. With a length: 249 mm. With a width: 178 mm. With a weight: 535 gr.

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Tablet Lenovo MiiX 520-12IKB (81CG01SPRU)

Light sensor. The touch screen type is capacitive. Wi-Fi support. Support for SD / mini SD memory cards. With a supported memory card capacity of 128 GB. Operating system - Windows. With a built-in memory size of 256 GB. Bluetooth support. Accelerometer. Autofocus. SIM card - missing. With a RAM size of 8.0 GB. Connecting external devices via USB. Screen manufacturing technology - TFT IPS. Front-camera. With a 12.2 inch (31 cm) screen. Body material - metal. With an operating time of 8.0 hours. The number of USB Type A connectors - 1. Screen resolution - 1920x1200. Automatic screen orientation. With 9600mAh battery capacity. Multi-touch screen. Rear camera. Length: 300mm. Width: 205 mm. Thickness: 16 mm. Weight: 1250 gr.

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Tablet Lenovo MIIX 520-12IKB LTE 81CG01Q7RU (Intel Core i7-8550U 1.8 GHz / -16384Mb / -256Gb / -Intel HD Graphics / -GPS / -4G / -3G / -Wi-Fi / -Bluetooth / -Cam / -12 .-2 / -1920x1200 / -Windows 10 Pro)

With GPS support. Max. the amount of memory cards is 128 Gb. Working time 6.0 hours. With light sensor. The screen size is 12.2 inches. With accelerometer. Battery capacity 9600 mAh. Operating system - Windows. RAM 8.0 Gb. With Bluetooth support. With EDGE support. Screen resolution - 1920x1200. With 3G support. SIM card - micro SIM. Number of USB Type A connectors - 1. Touch screen type - capacitive. With multi-touch screen. With a front camera. Screen manufacturing technology - TFT IPS. With automatic screen orientation. With a rear camera. With GPRS support. Body material - metal. Supports SD / Mini SD memory cards. 4G capable. With the ability to connect external devices via USB. With Wi-Fi support. The size of the built-in memory is 256 Gb. With a thickness: 8 mm. With a width: 260 mm. With a length: 370 mm. With a weight: 880 gr.

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Tablet Lenovo MIIX 520-12IKB LTE 81CG01NXRU (Intel Core i5-8250U 1.6 GHz / -8192Mb / -512Gb / -Intel HD Graphics / -GPS / -4G / -3G / -Wi-Fi / -Bluetooth / -Cam / -12 .-2 / -1920x1200 / -Windows 10 Home)

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Tablet Lenovo Miix 520-12IKB Silver 81CG01SPRU (Intel Core i5-8250U 1.-6GHz / -8192Mb / -256Gb / -Intel UHD Graphics 620 / Wi-Fi / -Bluetooth / -Cam / -12.-2 / -1920x1200 / -Windows 10 Pro)

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With automatic screen orientation. SIM card - missing. Number of USB Type A connectors - 1. With a rear camera. With Wi-Fi support. The size of the built-in memory is 256 Gb. Operating system - Windows. Screen manufacturing technology - TFT IPS. With Bluetooth support. The screen size is 12.2 inches. With multi-touch screen. Supports SD / Mini SD memory cards. Working time 8.0 hours. The touch screen type is capacitive. With a front camera. With accelerometer. Screen resolution - 1920x1200. Battery capacity 9600 mAh. RAM 8.0 Gb. With light sensor. Body material - metal. Max. the amount of memory cards is 128 Gb. With the ability to connect external devices via USB. With autofocus. With a length: 300 mm. With a width: 205 mm. With a thickness: 16 mm. With a weight: 1250 gr.

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Many residents of our country prefer to select good tablets for their use, which are based on the operation of the WINDOWS operating system. In fact, every year there are fewer such devices, because Android OS occupy a large part of the market, but such a segment remains on it. There are several manufacturers that still equip some of their devices with WINDOWS. Moreover, for the most part they are distinguished by quality and reliability. Today we will talk about the best Windows 8.1 and 10 tablets released in 2015-2016, of course, we will touch on not only their advantages, but also their disadvantages.

The first place in today's rating of TOP-tablets of 2016 was confidently taken by the device from Asus, the reviews of which are so enthusiastic that I even want to specifically find some forum with a negative opinion, but it does not work. The car is really impressive. An excellent 10.1 ″ display with an IPS matrix, a resolution of 1366 by 768 pixels, a 4-core processor - Intel Atom with a frequency of 1.33 GHz, ports for connecting external devices, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage with the ability to use memory cards.

At the same time, the device offers full functionality for those who like to work. The model provides a convenient docking station with a keyboard, full-format ports. The main advantage of the device, in addition to the fact that the tablet is frankly beautiful and reliable, is a solid battery life of 8 hours due to the fact that this gadget has a powerful battery with a capacity of 5700 mAh. The only drawback of the model is the lack of mobile communication, as well as the Internet in 4G networks.

One of the latest models from a well-known manufacturer ranks second in the TOP-tablets of 2016. The Yoga Tablet is good on all counts. This is a model with good sound, powerful, relatively inexpensive for the second position in the rating, and can work in any mode. Everyone will be happy with it. And those who decided to use it as a navigator, and those who want to have fun, and those who like to work.

Everything is there:

support for 4G LTE networks;
excellent 10.1 ″ screen with a size of 1920 x 1200 and a density of 224 pixels;
docking station with a comfortable keyboard;
2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.

The tablet runs on Windows 8.1 and is equipped with a powerful 9600 mAh battery, so the battery life is impressive. The device is quite light, weighing only 620 grams. The model can be called the best choice for today in all characteristics, if not for a big "but". The tablet cannot be connected to a computer using a cable, the capacious word "optional" characterizes the manufacturer and the connection of external devices.

In third place in our rating is another product from ASUS. Frankly speaking, the model has been known for a long time and is constantly being modified. Today the device has a lot to offer its users. Running on a 4-core Intel Atom processor with a frequency of 1.2 GHz, having 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage on board, the gadget shows acceptable performance. When deciding which device to choose, keep in mind that this model is sold with Windows 10 preinstalled, which is very good today. In general, the device is not bad. It got to the third place in the rating only thanks to a not very clear screen with a diagonal of 10.1 inches, a relatively small resolution - 1280 by 800 and a density of only 149 pixels. This is enough for watching movies and even reading, but working with such a device will not work for a long time. However, the third place is deserved: the presence of a docking station, ports for connecting to external devices, connecting to TVs via the microHDMI interface. Despite the fact that there is no Internet here either, you cannot use the navigator - the tablet provides 12 hours of honest battery life thanks to a powerful 30 Wh battery.

The fourth place in the rating is a product from Lenovo released in 2015. This tablet is very attractive for the average user, but some combination of negative features does not allow him to enter the top three. The characteristics of the device are quite attractive. This is an operating system of the tenth version, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, a powerful 4-core processor - Intel Atom, a 10.1 ″ screen with an IPS matrix.
However, the list of negative traits will frustrate the savvy shopper. Small resolution matrix - 1280 by 800 pixels, and an average density of 149 dpi, standard cameras in 5 MP rear and 2 MP front. The device cannot be connected to a computer, but - connection with TVs and projectors is supported, as well as limited compatibility with various external devices. The model's docking station is just a keyboard, without full-sized ports. Therefore, the apparatus can be characterized as "the best, if there is money, and this is the first apparatus." The device is reliable, powerful enough, and generally good, but it will not be very interesting for experienced buyers who know what is the impossibility of connecting to a computer for data exchange and a screen with medium definition.

The fifth place in the ranking of top-end tablets in 2016 is taken by a product from the famous brand - HP. Naturally, this device is positioned by the corporation's marketers as the best tablet. This is a valid claim when you consider that Harvest Packard equipment is always trouble-free and is designed to handle every possible mode of operation. The model was in fifth place due to the combination of price and characteristics. The first component is clearly overestimated, which is quite typical for HP products. And the latter are quite attractive, but they are at the level of the worst of the three leaders. Let's list what could be better:

the 10.1 ″ matrix of the device has a resolution of only 1280 by 800, with a density of 149 pixels;
there is no way to connect the device to a PC;
there is no support for 4G networks, you cannot use the navigator.

Looking at the price, some users would give a lower estimate of the model, but the thoughtful design, reliability and comfortable, stylish and beautiful docking station do not allow the model to be moved down. If we take into account the sufficient performance and the battery life of 11 hours, it becomes clear that even with a clearly inflated price, the device from HP is worthy of the fifth place in the rating.

The sixth place in the rating of TOP-tablets of 2016 was a product from Microsoft. This is really the best device if the consumer is used to work and not play. And of course, if the potential buyer has money. The gadget is powerful and has attractive features:

processor - Intel i5;
4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage;
Windows 10 as the main operating system;
a stunning 12.3 ″ screen with a resolution of 2736 by 1824 and a density of 267 pixels per inch;
solid autonomy in 9 hours of video viewing.

For those who prefer to work, there is everything - performance, screen clarity, comfortable stand, stylus. However, for an ordinary user, the ability to connect to a computer, the presence of a 4G-connection, "optional" connection with external devices is clearly lacking. The device can be used for Skype only if there is a Wi-Fi connection, so you will have to be tied to the nearest access point with the Internet.

The next place in the ranking of the top tablets in 2016 belongs to the product from the American brand. The device can be called "the best" for the average user. Everything is there except for 4G network support. Productive Intel Atom with 4 cores at 1.8 GHz, Windows 8 as the operating system, good screen characteristics. However, the size has let us down. Definitely, if we evaluate the hardware performance capabilities, the model from Dell is very good. But the screen of only 8 inches does not allow her to rise higher in the ranking. The rest of the tablet can be recommended for purchase. It is relatively inexpensive, with Wi-Fi it can be used for Skype, despite the fairly standard cameras.

The Lenovo product clearly angered its creator and therefore occupies a rather low position in the ranking of top-end tablets in 2016.

Judge for yourself:

processor - Intel Atom, 4-core, at an operating frequency of 2.4 GHz;
2 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage;
Windows 8 as the main system;
screen with 8.3 ″ with a resolution of 1920 by 1200, and a density of 273 pixels per inch;
support for SD cards, 8 MP rear camera, headphone output, miniUSB 3.0, microHDMI connection ports.

Amazing machine, lightweight (only 430 g). But everything spoils the display. The TN-film matrix will certainly create problems in bright light, is unable to display an acceptable color gamut, and has a low speed. In a word, the hardware characteristics are good, but it is difficult to get pleasure from working on such a device. Therefore, such a low position in the rating table.

The best tablet if you need a quality budget device with the best combination of price and quality. The device is equipped with a 10.1 ″ IPS display matrix with average characteristics. Hardware - 4-core processor - Intel Atom with a frequency of 1.83 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, and Windows 8 - the main operating system. The built-in memory is quite small, only 16 GB, the cameras are rather standard (5 MP and 2 MP front). However, this is a very neat device, with a microUSB port for connecting to a computer and pairing with external devices. An ideal choice for those who do not need extra performance. The model will definitely appeal to fairly conservative users, and given the presence of a 3G connection to the Internet, the gadget can become a universal companion, working as a navigator, used for Skype, and so on.

Quad-core processor Intel Atom Z3770 operates at frequency 1.46 to 2.4 GHz and consumes from 2 (SDP) to 4 (TDP) W (see more about this processor). Volume random access memory(LPDDR3, 1066 MHz) is 2 GB... This is enough for fast system performance but, of course, for demanding tasks like video editing and modern 3D games (the lack of a powerful discrete video card will also affect here) the tablet is not good. But the fact that a full-fledged x86 version of Windows (and not a stripped-down RT for ARM processors) runs on a tablet and allows you to perform the same tasks as on most laptops is impressive. Just a couple of years ago, one could not even dream of such a thing. For all common work tasks like working with a browser and email clients, creating and editing documents or viewing presentations (this is where the mini-HDMI video output comes in handy for connecting to a projector or large screen) performance is quite enough, and this is the main thing. A pleasant surprise: performance(tested with 3DMark 11) does not decrease when disconnected from the network and battery operation... DPC Latency Checker reports minimum latency, so watching / listening to streaming Internet video / audio will work without problems.

As you can see, the Atom Z3770 is excellent choice for modern tablets- Sufficient performance combined with low power consumption sounds very tempting, so the ThinkPad 8 is far from the only tablet with this processor. This is where our main disappointment lies: Z3770 in our ThinkPad 8 noticeably slower than other tablets... A good example is the HP Omni 10 5600eg, which offers 10% better performance (and sometimes even 44%, as in the 3DMark Ice Storm Physics benchmark). The ThinkPad 8 results are much closer to those obtained when testing the slower one (the difference is within 5-10%). A possible reason for this behavior could be insufficient cooling limiting the frequency of the processor and thus preventing it from reaching its full potential.

Nevertheless, the overall performance is encouraging: the tablet turned out to be one of the best in its class(PCMark 7 and PCMark Vantage benchmarks), catching up or overtaking even devices such as the Microsoft Surface Pro 2. Yes, that's not much better than the results, or almost twice as good as Lenovo's previous similar device, the ThinkPad Tablet 2. The new Bay Trail-T chips turned out to be exactly what Windows tablets lacked to compete successfully against Android or iOS devices.

Gradually they are getting smaller. For example, there have been several new 8-inch devices on the market recently, such as the Venue 8 Pro and the Toshiba Encore 8. If you want a tablet similar to the iPad Mini, but with Windows, then the Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is what you are looking for. ...

The ThinkPad 8 is a great device. It can be called one of the most successful 8-inch tablets currently on the market. Its cost is slightly higher than that of competitors - $ 399. However, you get 64GB of internal storage, high resolution and superb display quality from a Lenovo tablet. Plus, the ThinkPad 8 has better design, more advanced features, and an order of magnitude better performance.

Without exaggeration, this device can be called the best 8-inch tablet based on Windows 8. However, this does not make it the best among all tablets based on this operating system. Agree that for an 8-inch tablet it is not necessary to have a full version of the OS for a computer, even with specially added options for compatibility with a touch screen. But if it's important for you to run a full version of Windows on a small device, then the ThinkPad 8 fully meets these requirements.

Design Lenovo ThinkPad 8

Matte black metal casing, high-quality glass on the front panel and a red LED that adorns the rear of the ThinkPad logo are the hallmarks of the novelty. The device is one of the best Windows-based gadgets. In some ways, it is very similar to the elongated iPad Mini.

Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is an 8-inch tablet (8.3-inch to be exact). It has a more elegant design compared to the previous (and even larger) ThinkPad Tablet 2. The dimensions of the new device are 13.2x22.5x0.9 cm, and the weight is 430 g. The tablet weighs approximately the same as the Dell Venue 8. Pro. However, the ThinkPad 8 is slightly heavier than the Retina iPad Mini, while the Toshiba Encore 8 weighs even more.

The Windows logo on the front panel also acts as a touch button that brings you back to tile mode. On the top right side is the power key and volume rocker. In addition, on the case you will find a headphone jack, a charging port, Micro-HDMI and a slide-out panel behind which there is a slot for a microSD card, as well as a Micro-USB port with support for USB 3.0.

The 8.3-inch IPS display has a 1920x1200 resolution. The screen is of high quality, excellent viewing angles, and support for 10-point multi-touch. It's worth noting that the 16: 9 aspect ratio of the display is more suitable for watching movies than for browsing the web or for general reading. And the famous Windows 8 tiles themselves do not look like that: they do not completely fill the rectangle of the screen, leaving a lot of free space. Games, videos, and web pages look fantastic. Two stereo speakers located behind small grilles on one side of the rear panel provide truly high-quality sound. But very often the speakers overlap with your fingers.

The tablet has 2 cameras: the rear 8-megapixel with flash and the front 2-megapixel. You will be able to shoot video at 1080p frame rate. The quality of both photos and videos will exceed your expectations.

Accessories

The ThinkPad 8 features an unusual magnetic Quickshot Cover that folds down at one corner, allowing the rear camera to operate. Plus, it can tilt backwards for desktop viewing. However, the package does not include a cover-cover. It can be purchased additionally for $ 34.99.

It also lacks a stylus like the Dell Venue Pro 8. And unlike the ThinkPad Tablet 2, there is no optional keyboard.

Processor, performance, features and configuration

There is only one configuration for the ThinkPad 8: 2GB of RAM, 64GB of internal storage (although Lenovo claims that for an additional $ 140 you can get a model with 128GB of internal storage). The quad-core Intel Z3770 Atom processor, which is part of the Bay Trail family, provided surprisingly decent performance to the gadget.

This processor is much better than that of the Dell Venue Pro 8. This is evidenced by the test results, which differ markedly from each other. The Intel Z3770 Atom is actually a great processor that's perfect for everyday use. Plus, it can even support basic computing on the big screen. But don't rely on its power for serious games or for graphics work.

Lenovo has another 8-inch Windows tablet, the Miix 2, with similar specs. And, oddly enough, its cost is almost equal to the ThinkPad 8 - about $ 389. However, the Miix 2 has a slower processor, lower screen resolution and only 32GB of internal memory.

In turn, the basic configuration of the ThinkPad 8 costs $ 399 - it includes Windows 8.1. For an additional $ 100, you can get a Windows 8.1 Pro tablet.

The ThinkPad 8 display is a little too small for some Windows applications. This is why the Surface looks more attractive because you don't have to use your keyboard or mouse as often with it. ThinkPad 8 is best used as a tablet or in combination with desktop accessories. The on-screen keyboard in Windows 8 is not very user-friendly.

Games, watching movies or photos, reading - for these purposes the tablet is perfect. However, the problem is that the number of applications for Windows 8 is limited, unlike Android or iOS. Of course, Windows 8 has a number of high-quality classic programs. However, interesting games, many useful applications from independent developers are not included in them.

Battery life

The ThinkPad 8 running Windows 8.1 Pro lasted 422 minutes (7 hours and 2 minutes) during the video test. For example, Dell Venue Pro 8 lasted a little longer - 7 and a half hours. But the Toshiba Encore 8 lasted for 8 hours and 52 minutes. Based on these results, if long battery life is of the utmost importance to you, then the ThinkPad 8 is not the choice. Of course, 7 hours is not a bad result, but many iOS or Android tablets work much longer.

conclusions

The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 has a display that rivals a Retina display in terms of saturation and clarity. The device is made very neatly and of high quality. The ThinkPad 8 does a great job with media files, applications, and other features for everyday use.

For 399 US dollars (on the Russian market the price is about 20,000 rubles) you get 64 GB of internal memory. ThinkPad 8 can be considered as a full-fledged pocket computer. Combined with a keyboard and monitor, it can do a lot. However, the ThinkPad 8 product is significantly different from the Surface or Lenovo Yoga.