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Lenovo has had its fair share of hits in the past, and they do seem to have more than just a passing interest in the world of tablets. Well, one of their upcoming projects that is being prepared to be unleashed among the masses would be the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2. This Windows 8-powered ThinkPad Tablet 2 was initially scheduled for an October 26th launch this year, but apparently things did not go as planned, and delays meant October turned into November, followed by further delays that saw November go by. I guess “soon” would be a more reasonable timeframe, considering how the ThinkPad Tablet 2 has already seen its FCC filings approved, which is always a good thing for the gadget-seeking faithful.

The FCC documents for the ThinkPad Tablet 2 were filed by Lenovo’s OEM partner Wistron Corporation, where it mentioned the device’s Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and WWAN capabilities. In fact, it also picked up approval for use of GSM bands 850 and 1900, in addition to WCDMA bands II and V, which are what AT&T relies on in the US. Too bad there was no approval for NFC or LTE use, but bear in mind that such features could be lined up for the ThinkPad Tablet 2’s successor.

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Microsoft and its OEM partners haven’t been particularly forthcoming on how much the first round of Windows 8 tablets are going to cost, but one Lenovo executive just gave us a hint. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, David Schmoock, Senior VP of Lenovo’s North American division, said that full-on Windows 8 tablets would ring up between $600 and $700, noting that ARM-based Windows RT slates would sell for $200 to $300 less. “RT will play in consumer and retail at very aggressive price points,” he said. This echoes previous reports that suggested Microsoft would introduce the Surface with a competitive $200 price tag. The Lenovo VP didn’t reveal any specific prices, of course, but his estimates would put the ThinkPad Tablet 2 somewhere between $300 and $500. Schmoock also commented on Ultrabook sales, stating that he didn’t think Intel would meet its lofty saturation goals: 40 percent of the market by the end of 2012. “They’ll be a lot bigger than they are now,” he admitted, “but I don’t know if it will get all the way up to 40 percent.”

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Windows 8 RT tablets to sell for $300 less than Intel-based counterparts, says Lenovo exec originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Aug 2012 02:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you’ve been paying attention, you not only knew Lenovo was readying a ThinkPad-branded Windows 8 tablet, but you probably already noticed all the leaked specs, too. Indeed, we first saw this thing all the way back at Computex, where Lenovo gave us a fairly hands-off peek, taking care to conceal most of the device’s specs. Later, it turned up in the FCC and in official documents, letting us know the slate would actually be arriving quite soon.

And here it is! As we previously reported, this is a 10-inch slate running Windows 8 and an Intel Atom processor. And yes, it will replace the current ThinkPad Tablet, which runs Android. Other key specs include a 1,366 x 768 IPS display, a 10-hour battery, optional 3G / 4G, micro-HDMI output and a pair of 2MP / 8MP cameras. For the most part, that cellular connection will take the form of HSPA+ but in the US, at least, the tablet will be available on AT&T’s LTE network. And, as we learned in more recent leaks, this 9.8mm-thick tablet makes room for an NFC radio, along with a fingerprint reader and a pen, which can be stowed in a slot on the tablet. Additionally, it will be sold alongside an optional keyboard, as well as a dock with three USB ports, HDMI-out and an Ethernet jack.

The one thing we don’t know? The price. So far, Lenovo is only saying the tablet will be available in October, when Windows 8 starts shipping. For now, we’ve got a mix of glossy press shots for your viewing pleasure, along with some hands-on photos we took in advance of tonight’s announcement.

Continue reading Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 official: Windows 8, NFC and a fingerprint reader, arrives in October

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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 official: Windows 8, NFC and a fingerprint reader, arrives in October originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Back in June at Computex, we got to spend a little quality time with Lenovo’s forthcoming Windows 8 tablet — not too long after, the FCC got to play around a similarly specked device, as well. Now, courtesy of some leaked info, we’re seeing a slate from the company that looks awfully familiar. According to the spec sheet, which compares the product head-to-head with Apple’s iPad, the Windows 8 ThinkPad Tablet 2 will feature a 10.1-inch 1,366 x 768 IPS display, in excess of 10 hours of battery life and two cameras, including an eight megapixel one on the rear. Also on board is NFC and a fingerprint reader, all packed into a 9.8mm body. Oh, and in keeping with the Lenovo’s businessy focus, we’ve also got a glimpse of a very ThinkPad-looking keyboard dock, complete with the customary pointing stick. Check that out after the break.

Continue reading Leaked Lenovo Windows 8 ThinkPad Tablet 2 specs tip NFC, keyboard dock, uninspired name

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Leaked Lenovo Windows 8 ThinkPad Tablet 2 specs tip NFC, keyboard dock, uninspired name originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Aug 2012 10:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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