Lenovo ThinkPad 8 gets a $50 discount at the Microsoft Store, now just $399

ThinkPad 8

Come next week, Microsoft is expected to reveal a Surface Mini device in New York Metropolis. I'll be there to encompass the event along with Mark Guim, but if there were one other 'mini' tablet to challenge a smaller Surface it'd be the ThinkPad 8 from Lenovo. Packed with an eight.3 inch Full Hd IPS (1200 x 1920) display, Intel Cantlet processor up to two.4 GHz and 64 GB of storage, the ThinkPad 8 runs full Windows in a well packed motorcar.

Normally, the ThinkPad 8 runs for a pricey $449 merely Microsoft Stores take it discounted by $50 (besides as other products). That brings the toll downwards to "just" $399, which is nigh $150 more than a Dell Venue 8 Pro (which is now $249). Considering the spec differences betwixt the two tablets that $150 difference may very well be worth it for your needs.

Ironically, my replacement unit just arrived from the Microsoft Store (they were kind enough to pro-rate the $l discount) due to an overheating sound component. Lenovo themselves have either run out of this device, or halted shipments. This second unit is working much improve, and I have to say, it'south an interesting device and kind of fun to use. Having said that, you absolutely must get the Quickshot Cover ($34.99; not included), as it makes the device more portable and the 'flip corner to unlock the camera' is truly crawly.

ThikPad 8

Every bit many of y'all know, I consider the Surface ii with LTE to exist my favorite tablet. It'll be interesting to see if Microsoft can outdo Lenovo in the smaller tablet arena, specially with promises of a clickable pen designed around OneNote. Regardless, if you've already set your mind on the ThinkPad viii, best to scoop it upwards from a Microsoft Shop for that lower price and Windows Signature experience.

Do you ave any questions about the ThinkPad eight? Leave them in comments, and I'll endeavor to respond.

Source: Microsoft Shop

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