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Lenovo ThinkPad 8
128 GB| Global Score | |
| 61.4 | 64.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Lenovo |
| Android 4.1, 4.0 | Windows 8.1 |
| 2012-02-26 | 0000-00-00 |
| 10.10 x 6.90 x 0.38 inches | 8.83 x 5.20 x 0.35 inches |
| 20.74 ounces | 15.49 ounces |
| $ 420.00 | $ 449.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 10.1 inches | 8.3 inches |
| 1280 x 800 pixels | 1200 x 1920 pixels |
| Super PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 149 pixels per inch | 273 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.5 | 7.8 |
| Performance | |
| -- | Intel Atom Z3770 chipset |
| Dual-Core 1000 MHz processor | Bay Trail (Quad-Core 2400 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 2 GB (1067 MHz) RAM |
| Yes GPU | Intel HD Graphics GPU |
| 7.65 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 8 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC external memory slot |
| 5.06 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 8.00 MP + 2.20 MP |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.27 | 6.49 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS and CDMA | LTE (4G), HSPA, UMTS, EDGE and GPRS |
| 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Battery Life | |
| 7000mAh Li-Ion Battery | -- |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 624 hours standby time | -- |
| 8.32 | 1.36 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 3.0 | Bluetooth |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass and Light Sensor |
Comparison review
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is a little bit better than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), getting a 64.2 score against 61.4. Lenovo ThinkPad 8 is a a little thinner and incredibly lighter tablet than the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1). Lenovo ThinkPad 8 works with Windows 8.1 OS, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) comes with Android 4.1 OS.
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 features a lot better looking screen than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has a bit smaller screen, it also counts with a lot higher resolution of 1920 x 1200px and a lot more pixels per inch in the display. The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 features a quite superior processing power than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because it has a greater amount of RAM and a greater number of cores.
Lenovo ThinkPad 8 has a much bigger storage capacity for games and applications than Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with 128 GB internal memory capacity. Lenovo ThinkPad 8 shoots a bit better pictures and videos than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), because it has a lot better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video resolution and a lot more megapixels back camera.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) counts with a very superior battery performance than Lenovo ThinkPad 8.
The Lenovo ThinkPad 8 costs a little more money than Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1), but you can get a better tablet for that extra dollars.
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