New Gadget 2011

The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet, the first business-centric Android tablet, is now available for purchase.

What differs this Honeycomb tablet from the competition is support for pressure-sensitive digitizer pen input via a separately sold pen and some enterprise-class security features such as SD card encryption and anti-theft software. Also, it has some physical keys, an optional keyboard, Documents To Go office suite, and Netflix video streaming app.

The 1.6-pound slate has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, while 3G mobile broadband choice will be added in October. There are a front 2MP and rear 5MP cameras, a USB (full size), Micro USB, and mini HDMI ports, and a 3-in-1 media card reader.

The ThinkPad Tablet models are priced at between $499 and $669 on the Lenovo online store.
source: Laptoping.com

Just a quick heads up, last July we presented you the latest Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet on this article. This has now become available for pre-order starting at 500$ the lowest (16GB + Wi-Fi), 570$ (3G+Wi-Fi+32GB) and 670$ for the 64GB. All of this is powered by a 10.1 Screen and a Nvidia Tegra 2 chip and all the specifications on the 1st article.
source: Akihabara News

Lenovo's ThinkPad tablet is set to arrive in the market this coming August 23rd, but until then, it needs to go through the rigors of the FCC, and that day has finally arrived. The ThinkPad tablet was not slated (pardon the pun) for the mass market, but rather, it will target the enterprise segment instead. In the FCC filing, it shows off a line drawing of the ThinkPad's rear end. This is a downer since it does not reveal anything new about the tablet.

There has been leaked shots of the ThinkPad tablet in the past that delivered a greater level of scrutiny on both the front and back sides of the tablet. Just what is packed inside the Lenovo ThinkPad? For starters, it will come with an NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor, in addition to 1GB RAM, two cameras � one in the front and one at the back, while connectivity options include microUSB for charging and HDMI to view everything on a large screen TV. You can also choose to pick up an optional digitizer pen that will play nice with its capacitive touchscreen display.

The Lenovo ThinkPad will come in two packages � 16GB for $499, while adding on another $30, you will net the same 16GB model with said stylus.
source: Ubergizmo

Lenovo announced two different Android-powered tablets a few days ago. The company targets the IdeaPad K1 at �consumers', and the ThinkPad more at businesses and professionals. We heard that the latter would become available in the US on August 2, however that has changed. A small delay is what's going on here, though nothing to get too upset with.

Lenovo now claims that the ThinkPad tablet will ship on August 23. The starting price is $479, which you can pay to get a 16 GB tablet sans the digitizer pen. If you want the pen, the same 16 GB tablet will cost you $509. If you want to get a ThinkPad model with 32 GB of internal storage space, that will be $589, digitizer pen included. An optional keyboard portfolio case is also going to be sold for $99.

The aforementioned tablet models are all Wi-Fi-only. 3G-enabled versions will be launched at a later date.

After going on sale in the US, the ThinkPad tablet will also make its way across the world before the end of September.

The Lenovo ThinkPad tablet comes with a 10.1-inch 1280�800 capacitive touchscreen with Gorilla Glass, a dual-core 1 GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, mini HDMI.
source: Unwired View

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This deal expires July 27, 2011 or sooner. Check the above link for more details on this deal, and check the LogicBUY home page for other deals.
source: The Gadgeteer

All these while, we've seen a few Windows 7 tablets running full scale version of the popular OS. However, most of them looked so bulky and ugly, and weights a tonne. This time, Lenovo's going to fix things and make a stand for Windows 7 tablets, by introducing the IdeaPad Tablet P1.

Within, you'll find a 1.5GHz Intel processor, a 1280 x 800 capacitive touchpanel, up to 2GB of DDR2 memory, up to 64GB of SSD storage, built-in Bluetooth / 3G / WiFi, a USB 2.0 connector, microSD card slot and a docking port.

You'll also get an integrated 2 megapixel webcam up front, support for stylus input and an enclosure that's 14.5mm thick; for perspective, the absolutely delectable Galaxy Tab 10.1 measures just 10.9mm from top to bottom. The company's giving you the option of snagging this in silver-gray or �Clementine Orange,� the latter of which is obviously the frontrunner in the race to awesome.

The sealed two-cell battery is said to be good for six hours of use, compared to the 8.7 hours that the same cell gets while situated in the Android-powered K1. Lenovo's not serving up pricing details on this one just yet, but you can look forward to not looking forward to its Q4 2011 arrival.
source: 2DayBlog.com

Coming this fall, Lenovo's 10.1" IdeaPad Tablet P1 with Microsoft Windows 7 features a 1.5GHz Intel processor so users can be more productive with Office documents, or get creative with photos while on the move. The IdeaPad Tablet P1 boasts a multitouch touchscreen display and optional stylus pen for added flexibility, easy access to Web content thanks to full Adobe Flash Player support and HD playback, and Microsoft Security Essentials for an extra layer of security. At just 14.5mm thin and weighing less than 2lbs, the IdeaPad Tablet P1 with Windows 7 offers portability, power and versatility for the office, in the home and on-the-go.
source: Trendy Gadget

Lenovo has officially announced the launch of three new tablets, two running Android 3.1 Honeycomb (Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet and Lenovo IdeaPad K1), and one running Windows 7 (IdeaPad Tablet P1, which isn't of interest to us).

The two Android tablets will be available in the US, the UK, and Germany � and most likely in other markets, too, but these are the only ones that Lenovo mentioned for now.

In the US, the Lenovo tablets will be �the first Honeycomb tablets certified for Netflix�. The IdeaPad Tablet K1 (pictured below) can be ordered as of today at some locations, including Lenovo's official website. Its features include a 10.1 inch WXGA (1280 x 800) display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5MP rear camera, 2MP front-facing camera, mini HDMI, dual-core Nvidia Tegra processor, 32GB of internal memory, and integrated cloud storage (2GB free).

The Lenovo ThinkPad tablet, which �combines the superior media and entertainment experience of the IdeaPad Tablet K1 with the security, reliability and manageability features ThinkPad is known for�, will be released in the US in August 2. Prices for the ThinkPad Tablet will start at $479 (16GB, without digitizer pen � which will cost an extra $30). A 3G version should be release later this year. More info here.

The IdeaPad Tablet K1 will arrive in Europe in August (for �399 or more), while the ThinkPad Tablet should be released here in September (for �459 or more).
source: Unwired View

Lenovo has finalized plans for their IdeaPad K1 and along with it detailed a new Android slate with the business user in mind. The Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet is an Android Honeycomb device with a 1GHz dual0core Tegra 2. Shocker, I know. The tablet also features a 10.1-inch screen, 1GB of RAM, and storage options ranging from 16GB to 64GB. storage is further beefed up with 2GB of cloud storage being provided with each ThinkPad. Dual-cameras (2MP front, 5MP rear) round out the hardware. An optional keyboard folio takes advantage of the full-sized USB port found on the slate.

And what of that IdeaPad K1? It's everything we've already heard: 10.1-inch display, Android 3.0, 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2. It will launch with the Lenovo App Shop (the ThinkPad will, as well), the manufacturer's own Android apps marketplace. The IdeaPad K1 will also ship with a new build of Netflix designed to work with the tablet's native DRM.

The Lenovo IdeaPad K1 will ship at the end of the month with prices starting at $449 for the 16GB model. The ThinkPad is expected in August starting at $499.
source: Android Phone

We now have some official word from Lenovo UK on the release dates and prices of its new IdeaPad and ThinkPad Android 3.1 tablets, which were revealed last night. The mainstream IdeaPad K1 (pictured) will launch in the the UK this August, with prices starting at �369 (�459 in the EU)�

�while the businessman's ThinkPad Tablet will launch in September, with Lenovo giving that one a �399 (�459) launch price �depending on configuration�. Lenovo UK has already added full tech specs for the two tablets to its online shop as well.

Here's a UK specific version of the launch announcement:

Lenovo launches ThinkPad Tablet for business users and stylish IdeaPad K1 for consumers on the move � (UK and Germany)

Lenovo launches ThinkPad Tablet for business users and stylish IdeaPad K1 for consumers on the move

Tablet portfolio delivers style and thousands of apps and services for business and consumer users

July 20, 2011: Lenovo has today announced the launch of its robust ThinkPad Tablet for business users and the sleek and stylish IdeaPad Tablet K1 for consumers. The tablets are the company's first mobile internet devices featuring the Android* 3.1 platform.

"The ThinkPad Tablet has been designed for professionals and the IdeaPad K1 offers consumers the perfect, on the move, tablet companion," said Liu Jun, senior vice president and president, Mobile Internet Digital Home business group, Lenovo. "Furthermore, the ThinkPad Tablet offers a selection of unique features that both business professionals and IT administrators prefer, including backend integration capability with Zero Touch deployment, full device and SD encryption, XML IT admin and ActiveSync policy support. While the IdeaPad K1 offers entertainment-friendly features such as 40 boredom-busting apps."

Lenovo's new tablets deliver an enhanced mobile experience and feature NVIDIA* Tegra* 2 dual-core mobile processors that offer extreme multitasking, noticeably faster web browsing with built-in Adobe* Flash Player, console-quality gaming and low power consumption for improved battery life.

"The Tegra 2 dual core processor is the perfect fit for Lenovo's tablets," said Michael Rayfield, general manager, Mobile Business, NVIDIA. "Consumers can now enjoy the whole web with Flash*, console quality gaming and high definition video. These are a must have for today's tablets."

Bringing Android to Business

The ThinkPad Tablet combines a superior media and entertainment experience with the security, reliability and manageability features for which ThinkPad is known to create a true business-class tablet. Designed as a companion computing device for professionals on the go, the ThinkPad Tablet includes an optional digitiser pen, a full-size USB port, full-size SD card slot, and mini-HDMI for connecting to external projectors and displays, as well as an optional ThinkPad quality Keyboard Folio Case with optical TrackPoint.

Data remains safe on the ThinkPad Tablet with layered data security, and the device is easily supported by IT managers thanks to a suite of business partner solutions that include anti-theft software and the ability to disable the tablet if the device is lost or stolen with Computrace*. Additional security features include virtual desktop support with Citrix Receiver*, simple zero-touch deployment with LanDesk* and secure email support available from Good Technology*.

Offering a 10.1" WXGA (1280�800) display weighing a mere 1.6 lbs, the ThinkPad Tablet also comes with an IPS display for a 178-degree viewing angle and scratch-resistant Corning* Gorilla* Glass. This business-class device keeps professionals connected, productive and entertained while they're away from the office and their home.

Simply put, Lenovo's ThinkPad Tablet can be trusted by professional users and IT administrators alike:

- Get more on the go: The ThinkPad Tablet allows users to view and edit Microsoft Office documents with the preloaded Documents to Go app by DataViz. Users can also plug in the Keyboard Folio for fast, comfortable and accurate typing and mouse control

- Get better connected: With WiFi connectivity, 2GB of free cloud storage, a standard size USB port and SD Card Reader and Lenovo's unique file copy utility, sharing media files and documents with other people and electronic devices is easy. Users can keep in touch with friends and business contacts using Lenovo's exclusive SocialTouch app.

- Get down to business: The ThinkPad Tablet can connect to a range of devices and networks without hands-on help from IT administrators. Users can utilise corporate network passwords and access devices and connect to corporate email � with the specially certified app, Good for Enterprise. Most importantly, users will have the ability to protect confidential data with robust security features including SD card encryption, lost device disablement and anti-theft software

Get more, more, more with the IdeaPad K1 Tablet

Weighing just 1.6 lbs, the sleek, stylish and completely portable IdeaPad K1 tablet offers integrated Bluetooth* and 802.11 Wi-Fi connectivity. The Android-powered IdeaPad Tablet has several key features and tools as standard, for flexibility, power and security to enjoy digital content anywhere:

- More out of the box: Preloaded with more 40 apps from partners like Amazon*, Adobe*, Electronic Arts*, Rovio* and Dataviz* amongst others, including favorites like Angry Birds*, Kindle* E-book Reader and Documents to Go*

- More entertainment: Browse all websites and watch online videos with ease thanks to Flash 10.3. Plus, with DRM, movies can be rented in every available format

- More social networking: Access an entire network of friends and social sites all in one place, with Lenovo's exclusive SocialTouch* app, which effectively creates a one-stop social connection. The IdeaPad Tablet K1 also comes with a two-megapixel front-facing and a five-megapixel rear-facing webcam

- More true HD and more cloud sharing: Watch movies and videos in breathtaking HD on a 1280 X 800 resolution screen. The mini HDMI connection allows full 1080p HD viewing when connected to an HDTV or monitor, resulting in a powerful visual experience. Sync, store and share files, music and photos with more integrated cloud storage

- More Apps: Access hundreds of thousands of apps in Android Market and apps tested exclusively for premium function on the IdeaPad Tablet K1 in the Lenovo App Shop

Lenovo App Shop � Premium Ecosystem of Apps and Content Services

In addition to the hundreds of thousands of apps available in Android Market, IdeaPad Tablet K1 and ThinkPad Tablet users have access to apps in the Lenovo App Shop � a unique app marketplace offering country-specific applications, currency, and languages, which features popular applications that have been tested specifically for Lenovo IdeaPad and ThinkPad Tablets. The Lenovo App Shop, which supports enterprise applications and a private corporate application, offers apps within a broad range of categories including music, movies, books, productivity, social networking, weather, printing and more.

Pricing and Availability

The IdeaPad K1 will be available in August. Pricing for models starts at approximately �369 and �399 VAT included.

The new ThinkPad Tablet will be available in September. Approximate pricing for models will start from �399 and �459 VAT included depending on configuration.
source: Eurodroid

Lenovo has unveiled a new Windows 7-based tablet. The Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet P1 features a 10.1-inch capacity touch screen with 1,280 x 800 resolution, 1.5GHz Intel processor, up to 2GB of DDR2 memory, up to 64GB of SSD storage, integrated 2-megapixel front-facing webcam, stylus input support, built-in Bluetooth/ 3G/ WiFi connectivity, a USB 2.0 connector, microSD card slot, and a docking port. The tablet measures 14.5mm thick, compared to the 10.9mm thickness of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1.

The problem, however, with Windows 7 tablets is that all of them have the same issues: Too bulky and too slow to touch response. Analysts say that Lenovo should have waited for the release of Windows 8, but let's see if they have plans for that.

The Lenovo IdeaPad P1 would be available by fourth quarter of 2011 for an undetermined price. The device comes in silver-gray and �Clementine Orange.�
source: Gadget.com

Lenovo has now placed some descriptive words on the record to accompany yesterday's leaked images of its forthcoming Android tablet range, confirming plans to launch two separate models, both powered by Android 3.1.

This is the IdeaPad K1, the most standard of the pair, arriving in your usual black slab format. At least it's got rounded edges. That'll help it stand out, eh?

The IdeaPad K1 is a 10.1? model, running at 1280�800 resolution. Then there's this lump we've seen before, which is the�

�ThinkPad. The ThinkPad . Both are built around the dual-core Tegra 2 chipset. Here's the press release for the full facts � launch dates for the US are this summer, with a global arrival in Q3 and Q4.

Lenovo Launches Three New Tablets

Tablet family gives consumers and business customers a variety of choices

First Android 3.1 "Honeycomb" tablet certified for streaming from Netflix

Global tablet portfolio delivers thousands of apps and services for consumers and business customers alike

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC - July 20, 2011: Lenovo today announced its first family of tablets - the IdeaPad* Tablet K1 for consumers, the ThinkPad* Tablet for business customers, and the IdeaPad Tablet P1 for home and office use. The new Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 and ThinkPad Tablets are the Company's first mobile internet devices featuring the Android^ 3.1 platform, and the IdeaPad Tablet K1 is the industry's first Android-powered tablet certified to deliver Netflix* video streaming. The Android-powered Lenovo tablets also provide access to more than 250,000 apps in Android Market^ as well as apps tested for the Lenovo device in the Lenovo App Shop.*

"Tablets are extremely personal technology devices. That's why we've created a family of tablets that has something for everyone, including entertainment-friendly features and content for consumers, or business-friendly features to enhance productivity for professionals as well as security and manageability for IT managers," said Liu Jun, senior vice president and president, Mobile Internet Digital Home business group, Lenovo. "So whether it's the IdeaPad for entertainment or the ThinkPad for business, we have listened to our customers and are delivering Android-powered tablets designed to meet their particular needs.�

Netflix Anyone?

As the first Honeycomb tablets certified for Netflix, Lenovo tablets can help turn every night into "movie night." With HDMI output and Digital Rights Management (DRM) built directly into the IdeaPad and ThinkPad tablets, Netflix members can instantly watch movies and TV shows streaming from Netflix directly to a big screen TV,

"We're very excited to see that TV shows and movies streaming from Netflix will be available on Lenovo's family of Android-powered tablets," said Bill Holmes, Netflix vice president of Business Development. "This is not only an important development for our company as we seek to expand the benefits of our services to more people, but also means that consumers now have greater choice in selecting a tablet device that best fits their entertainment needs."

NVIDIA Anyone?

Building on Lenovo's heritage of innovation, quality and reliability in PCs, Lenovo's new tablets deliver an accelerated mobile experience. The IdeaPad and ThinkPad tablets feature NVIDIA* Tegra* 2 dual-core mobile processors that offer extreme multitasking, noticeably faster web browsing with built-in Adobe* Flash* Player, console-quality gaming and low power consumption for improved battery life.

"The Tegra 2 dual core processor is the perfect fit for Lenovo's tablets," said Michael Rayfield, general manager, Mobile Business, NVIDIA. "Consumers can now enjoy the whole web with Flash, console quality gaming, high definition video, and streaming Netflix. These are a must have for today's tablets."

IdeaPad Tablet K1: Open the Box and Play

Weighing just 1.63 lbs, the highly mobile IdeaPad Tablet K1 offers integrated Bluetooth* and 802.11 Wi-Fi connectivity. The IdeaPad Tablet K1 offers several key features and tools as standard, for flexibility, power and security to enjoy digital content anywhere. Simply put, the Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 helps users who want:

More out of the box: The Android-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 is preloaded with more than 40 apps from partners like Netflix, Amazon*, Adobe, Electronic Arts**, Rovio*, Zinio*, Dataviz*, and others (over $50 in value), including favorites like Need for Speed**Shift, Angry Birds*, Kindle* reading app and Documents to Go*.

More entertainment: Users canbrowse all websites and watch online videos with ease thanks to Adobe Flash Player 10.3. Plus, with DRM, they can rent movies in every available format. At a later date shortly after launch, users will also be able to both rent or buy movies to play off-line with a new application Lenovo will pre-load.

More social networking: Users can access an entire network of friends and social sites all in one place, with Lenovo's exclusive SocialTouch* app, which effectively creates a one-stop social connection. And since one picture is still worth a thousand words, the Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 comes with a two-megapixel front-facing and a five-megapixel rear-facing webcam.

More true HD: Users can watch movies and videos in breathtaking HD on a 1280 X 800 resolution screen. The mini HDMI connection allows up to 1080p HD viewing when connected to an HDTV or monitor, resulting in a powerful visual experience.

More cloud sharing: Users can sync, store and share files, music and photos with more integrated cloud storage, and less reliance on their local storage.

More Apps: Users can access hundreds of thousands of apps in Android Market and apps tested exclusively for premium function on the IdeaPad Tablet K1 in the Lenovo App Shop.

ThinkPad Tablet Brings Android to Business

The ThinkPad Tablet combines the superior media and entertainment experience of the IdeaPad Tablet K1 with the security, reliability and manageability features ThinkPad is known for, to create the first true business-class tablet. Designed as a companion computing device for professionals on the go, the ThinkPad Tablet includes an optional digitizer pen, a full-size USB port, full-size SD card slot, and mini-HDMI for connecting to external projectors and displays, as well as an optional ThinkPad quality Keyboard Folio Case with optical TrackPoint*.

Data remains safe on the ThinkPad Tablet with layered data security, and the device is easily supported by IT managers thanks to a suite of business partner solutions that include anti-theft software and the ability to disable the tablet if the device is lost or stolen with Computrace*. Additional security features include virtual desktop support support with Citrix Receiver*, simple zero-touch deployment with LanDesk* and secure email support available from Good Technology*.

Offering a 10.1" WXGA (1280�800) display weighing a mere 1.65 lbs, the ThinkPad Tablet also comes with an IPS display for a 178-degree viewing angle and scratch-resistant Corning* Gorilla* Glass. This business-class device keeps professionals connected, productive and entertained while they're away from the office and their home.

Get more on the go: When work happens on the go, ThinkPad Tablet allows users to view and edit Microsoft Office documents with the preloaded Documents to Go app by DataViz. Or they can jot down notes that automatically convert to handwritten text with the optional ThinkPad Tablet Pen. When even more versatility is required, users can plug in the Keyboard Folio for fast, comfortable and accurate typing and mouse control.

Get better connected: With WiFi connectivity, 2GB of free cloud storage, a standard size USB port and SD Card Reader, and Lenovo's unique file copy utility, sharing media files and documents with other people and electronic devices is easy. Presentations may look even better when connecting to an external monitor via the built-in mini-HDMI port. Users can conveniently sync key files and folders with their tablet every time they plug into their Windows 7 PC. With apps like ooVoo*, dual cameras allow users to show either themselves or what they are looking at in a video conference. Users can keep in touch with friends and business contacts using Lenovo's exclusive SocialTouch* app, which puts social networks, email, and calendar notices all in one easy-to-use interface.

Get down to business: ThinkPad Tablet can connect to a range of devices and networks without hands-on help from IT administrators. Users can utilize corporate network passwords to access their device and connect to corporate email with the specially certified app, Good for Enterprise*. IT managers can easily create access unique corporate preloads from the Lenovo Image Technology Center as well as share and distribute company purchased or developed apps to numerous devices through a custom, corporate-controlled app store. Most importantly, users will have the ability to protect confidential data with robust security features including SD card encryption, lost device disablement and anti-theft software.

Get solid protection: ThinkPad Tablet customers will have access to Lenovo's full portfolio of enterprise-level services, such as ThinkPlus* Support, which provides business customers direct access to advanced technicians with tablet specific experience, and Tablet Protection, which gives business customers coverage for non-warranted damage from operational and structural damage due to drops, minor spills, electrical surges and other accidental damage incurred under normal operating conditions. In addition, Lenovo's Imaging Services help save IT departments from having to do custom images for each machine, and ensures that even with flash images, the warranty is protected and the tablet is ready-to-go right out-of-the-box.

IdeaPad Tablet P1 with Windows 7 Does Double Duty in the Office and on the Couch

Lenovo's 10.1" IdeaPad Tablet P1 with Microsoft* Windows* 7 features a 1.5GHz Intel* processor so users can be more productive with Office* documents, or get creative with photos while on the move.

The IdeaPad Tablet P1 boasts a multitouch touchscreen display and optional stylus pen for added flexibility, easy access to Web content thanks to full Adobe Flash Player support and HD playback, and Microsoft Security Essentials for an extra layer of security. At just 14.5mm thin and weighing less than 2lbs, the IdeaPad Tablet P1 with Windows 7 offers portability, power and versatility for the office, in the home and on-the-go.

Lenovo App Shop � Premium Ecosystem of Apps and Content Services

In addition to the hundreds of thousands of apps available in Android Market, IdeaPad Tablet K1 and ThinkPad Tablet users have access to apps in the Lenovo App Shop � a unique app marketplace, which features popular applications that have been tested specifically for Lenovo IdeaPad and ThinkPad Tablets. The Lenovo App Shop offers apps within a broad range of categories including music, movies, books, productivity, social networking, weather, printing and more.

The Lenovo App Shop will also support enterprise applications and a private corporate application store to help businesses more easily integrate tablets into their daily operations. In addition, Lenovo will offer country-specific applications, currency, and languages.

Pricing and Availability

The 32GB model IdeaPad Tablet K1 is priced at $499, and can be ordered in the U.S. starting July 20, 2011, through select business partners and retail stores nationwide, or online at www.lenovo.com/tablets.

The product will be generally available in the U.S. in August 2011 and generally available worldwide during the third quarter 2011.

The 16GB ThinkPad Tablet is priced at $479 without the digitizer pen, and at $509 including the digitizer pen, for Wi-Fi models. The 32GB ThinkPad Tablet (Wi-Fi model) with digitizer pen is $589. There is also an optional keyboard portfolio carrying case available for $99. At a later date, shortly after launch, ThinkPad Tablets with 3G will become available. ThinkPad Tablet can be ordered in the U.S. starting August 2, 2011, online at www.lenovo.com/tablets, or through business partners nationwide. The product will be generally available in the U.S. in August 2011 and generally available worldwide during the third quarter 2011.

The IdeaPad Tablet P1 will be available in the fourth quarter 2011.

All Lenovo tablets come with a one-year warranty. Lenovo also offers warranty upgrade options that can extend the IdeaPad product warranty for one additional year, and the ThinkPad Tablet for two additional years.
source: Eurodroid

A handful of photos of an Android 3.X tablet from Chinese PC specialist Lenovo have appeared on the internet, showing a rather 1980s-inspired angular tablet complete with stylus.

The photos arrived without any official announcement on the Lenovo Picasa page, and have since been removed. Unfortunately for Lenovo, you can't really remove photos from the internet, so�
source: Eurodroid

Lenovo's ThinkPad comes complete with stylus. (Photo courtesy Lenovo)

Better late to the tablet game than never, Lenovo announced three new tablet offerings Wednesday, officially unveiling designs and specs on the products for the first time.

The IdeaPad K1 and ThinkPad tablets are set to debut in August, with the IdeaPad P1 to arrive at an unspecified date later in the year. The K1 and the ThinkPad will run Android Honeycomb 3.1, while the P1 will run Windows 7.

What may be even more exciting is that all three tablets will run Netflix, the first of any Android Honeycomb-powered tablets to do so. Although a handful of Android phones are able to run Netflix's Android app, Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch are all able to run the streaming movie service. It's a big deal that Lenovo's tablets will finally offer another solution to Netflix users who don't necessarily want to go with Apple.

The real star hardware is found in the ThinkPad, Lenovo's business-oriented Android tablet (pictured above). It comes with an optional stylus pen, but unlike the exorbitantly priced HTC Flyer's stylus � which cost a whopping 80 bucks to purchase with the Flyer � the ThinkPad's stylus will cost less than half that when bought with the tablet, a modest $30.

It's got some of the usual accoutrements found in Android tablets � dual-core processor, front and back-facing cameras � but also includes a number of uncommon connectivity options. HDMI output, USB 2.0 port, micro USB port, SIM card slot, 3-in-1 memory card reader � with this kind of connectivity, it's like we're looking at the back of a PC tower rather than a tablet. There's also a dock connector to hook the tablet up to both a charging station or the optional $100 folio, which acts as both a carrying case and a keyboard.

The ThinkPad will first launch in Wi-Fi only versions, but at an unspecified date shortly after a 3G version will go on sale. The carrier for the 3G version is yet to be named.

The IdeaPad K1 is more run of the mill, touting a list of specs similar to other tablets already on the market. (Photo courtesy Lenovo)

The K1 doesn't look much different from most Android tablets currently available for purchase. It sports a dual-core 1-GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor backed by a full gig of RAM, and it comes with a 10.1-inch display � all of which is identical to Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1, which was released far before the K1 will come out. And like Toshiba's recently launched Thrive tablet, the tablet's back casing comes in multiple colors.

The one big draw � you'll be able to buy a 32 GB version for $500, the same as a 16 GB iPad 2.

Lenovo's IdeaPad P1 rounds out the threesome as a Windows 7-powered tablet. (Photo courtesy Lenovo)

Last but not entirely forgotten, the P1 touts a 1.5-GHz Intel processor, can support up to 2 GB of DDR2 memory, and will come in both Wi-Fi and 3G versions upon its eventual release. Like the ThinkPad, you can also purchase the P1 with an optional stylus.

The 32 GB IdeaPad K1 will be available for preorder online for $500 beginning today, with a release set for August. The 16 GB ThinkPad will also be available for pre-order online today for $530 with the optional stylus, and $500 without. It's also set to drop come August. Finally, the P1 hasn't got any availability or pricing information outside of a �fourth quarter� release time frame.
source: Gadget Lab

ThinkPad, the almighty IBM Brand that brought the most amazing notebook ever made in America is now used by Lenovo to introduce their first, business grad Tablet, the ThinkPad Tablet.

Strangely here, Lenovo thought that Windows 7 was not so much important after all and decided to give its first ThinkPad Tablet the taste of freedom with Android 3.1 or Honeycomb. Powered by a Tegra 2 Dual Core 1GHz CPU, the ThinkPad Tablet comes with 1GB of RAM from 16 to 64GB of internal memory, a 2Mpix Front-facing camera as well as a 5MPix rear-facing camera, A-GPS, HDMI, a 3 in 1 Card Reader, the usual Bluetooth, WiFi, a nice external Keyboard, a 10.1x1280�800 IPS Battery and a 8.7h battery!

Now the good news is that this ThinkPad tablet is available RIGHT now in the USA at $499 MSRP, while its external Keyboard will be available at $99.
source: Akihabara News

The Lenovo IdeaPad K1 had a long and bumpy road to travel in order to make its US release. The dual-core Honeycomb tablet has been making the rounds for the better portion of the year, finally scoring a pre-order at the beginning of the month. If you count yourself among those that put your money down early in hopes of being among the first to hold Lenovo's baby in your hands, you're time has come. Reports are in that Office Depot has begun shipping the slate to customers. For some, the IdeaPad will be arriving on doorsteps as soon as today. Now the real question: how does Lenovo's latest stack up to the current crop of Honeycomb powerhouses.
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It seems like it was just yesterday when we heard conclusive information about Lenovo's tablet plans centered around Android. And in fact it wasn't that long ago. That was in mid-June. Lenovo sure moves fast, since apparently its first Android-powered tablet has just started shipping in the US.

That's right, the Lenovo IdeaPad K1 tablet, which we saw again toward the end of June, is now on its way to those who ordered it from Office Depot. So it's probably likely that over the next few days it will start to become available everywhere there are electronics (and especially computers) sold.

Competition is always good, yet it's unclear what exactly may differentiate Lenovo's first tablet in the crowded Android tablet market. Perhaps the brand is going to be enough for some. Speaking of which, Lenovo is also expected to release a ThinkPad-branded offering later on.

The K1 being branded IdeaPad is aimed primarily at individual consumers, while the ThinkPad tablet will undoubtedly appeal to corporate environments.
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At long last, the Lenovo U1 hybrid tablet device has arrived at the FCC, which is a long, long time (in the world of gadgets and consumer electronics anyways) ever since it was first unveiled at CES 2010 � yup, a full one and a half years ago. Nice to know that Lenovo subscribes to the adage of being better late than never, hence pushing the Lenovo U1 over to the FCC so that it can receive an approval before making tis way to the masses.

The filing was done by Lenovo's OEM partner Compal Electronics, and from it we do know that the U1 comprises of a tablet and a netbook-like keyboard dock. Originally, the U1 was powered by Windows when it was docked, alongside a custom Skylight Linux OS in tablet mode. Over the course of the past 500 days, Lenovo decided to ditch Skylight and replace it with Android 2.2 Froyo, which isn't such a bad idea after all since Android is clearly taking over the world by storm.

There is no concrete release date for the Lenovo U1 as at press time, but �soon� would be a pretty good indication for anything that has received FCC approval.
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Lenovo makes some pretty high-quality and durable computing products, so when their Android-based Lenovo Lephone and Lenovo Lepad failed to reach American soil, I was more than slightly disappointed. With promises to make a push into the US Market, we�ve been teased by the Lenovo IdeaPad K1, a tablet which we�ve seen appear at Buy.com and OfficeMax for $500.

Now Amazon is getting in on the fun, not only listing it for $500 but also allowing you to place a pre-order.

I�m curious to see how hyped people get about the IdeaPad K1 and equally as interested in how it performs. Lenovo has a loyal following for their Thinkpad and Ideapad brands, and launching an Android-based device that carries the Ideapad name is � as Ron Burgundy said � kind of a big deal. In fact, I�ll be anxiously awaiting the rumored limited edition BurgundyPad that says, �Stay Classy, fellow Phandroid� every time you shut it down.

UPDATE: It looks like Amazon has pulled the K1 from it�s site as the link no longer works.
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