Written by Steve Maurer, Account Manager for Data Network Group.

Earlier this year Lenovo released a whole line of tablets for both the consumer and business markets.

The consumer IdeaPad Tablet comes in two sizes, a 7 in. tablet called A1 and a 10.1 in. tablet called K1. The A1 runs on the Android 2.3 operating system and the K1 runs on the cutting edge 3.1 Honeycomb platform, which has been optimized for tablets. Both tablets have integrated front and rear webcams, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, as well as full support for 3G connectivity. The A1 has a storage capacity up to 16 GB and the K1 has capacity up to 64 GB of SSD storage. These tablets have been designed for entertainment, they are the first tablets to be certified to deliver Netflix, and they also come with HD graphics and full support for Adobe Flash. “The Lenovo IdeaPad K1 strives to be more than just another Android tablet. From its Honeycomb tweaks to its plethora of preloaded apps…Lenovo puts forth a tablet that stands out in the crowd.” PC World, July 2011.

For the business user Lenovo has released the ThinkPad Tablet. Slash Gear described it this way “The ThinkPad has the body of a tablet but the head for business.” The ThinkPad Tablet sports all the features of the K1 above and more. Some of the other features include an NVidia Tegra 2 dual-core 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, Mini-HDMI output, Micro-USB sync, Bluetooth 2.0, and a 1,280×800-pixel screen resolution. What puts this tablet ahead of the pack is the use of a high-quality IPS screen with excellent viewing angles and a rated battery life of 8.9 hours. These tablets also come with a stylus pen and slot for storage. The preinstalled Notes Mobile application will let you scribble away and automatically convert your writing into readable digital format that can be saved and emailed. GottaBeMobile said this in October 2011 “Lenovo’s ThinkPad gets closer than most other tablets to being a useful, productive machine as well as a nice portable multimedia and gaming machine. It has the hardware, ports, and feature set to satisfy business users and enough security and control to keep IT managers happy.”

As more and more processing moves to the cloud, tablets will become the tool of choice for mobile users. Even though the ThinkPad Tablet is considered heavy by tablet standards, this robust, portable and user friendly tablet packs a lot of features for portable business or casual usage.

To learn more, check out these links:

http://www.lenovo.com/US/en/
http://www.slashgear.com/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet-review-27183350/
http://reviews.cnet.com/tablets/lenovo-thinkpad-tablet/4505-3126_7-34848148.html#ixzz1c1HbcGjp