Like an iPhone on Steroids! Lenovo Thinkpad X200 Tablet Multitouch Review

The new Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Multi-Touch Tablet, which seems more like a super-intelligent iPhone on steroids than it does a laptop, is an incredible step forward for the company known for its business machines. The ThinkPad X200 Multi-Touch Tablet has been designed to make the most of Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system, so users can now use multiple fingers to navigate and manipulate the X200’s systems.

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Already popular with doctors, sales people, designers and other professionals, the ThinkPad X200 Multi-Touch Tablet is a great multi-tasking machine that will allow you to manage your computing on-the-go, at meetings, or while talking with others.

Powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo SL9300(1.6GHz) and 3GB of RAM, the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Multi-Touch Tablet has more than enough power to accomplish all of the tasks you’ll need to complete and it’s certainly capable of running several memory-intense programs simultaneously. For storage, the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Multi-Touch Tablet is equipped with a 160GB hard drive. Tying everything together is Microsoft’s new Windows 7, which has been optimized by Lenovo to get as much power as is possible from the combination of the new operating system and Lenovo hardware.

Crowning Glory

The crowning glory of the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Multi-Touch Tablet is most certainly its 12.1-inch WideView Multi-Touch + MultiView LED-backlit WXGA touchscreen display. Mounted on a dual-swivel hinge, the display easily flips over to allow for tablet-style use. The display also features a powerful LED backlight in order to make use in poor lighting conditions easy and fun. Need to change positions? Just rotate the panel and the display rotates with it.

Interaction with the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Multi-Touch Tablet is where the machine really shines. Use the digitizing pen to write notes that are instantly converted into text or use the Multi-Touch capability to manually interact. For truly simple operation, you can use the ThinkPad X200 Multi-Touch Tablet in either portrait or landscape mode. If you don’t want to use the touchscreen, you can also use the ThinkPad X200 Multi-Touch Tablet as a regular notebook. There are strong, back-plated keys for comfortable typing, a center-mounted TrackPoint for easy navigation and two large left and right TouchPad buttons for easy selection.

Not just an office-based workhorse, the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Multi-Touch Tablet can also connect to the Internet for on-the-go operation. Choose wireless connection with the Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5300 wireless card or enjoy desktop connectivity with the integrated Gigabit Ethernet card. There’s even a slot for a 3G Mobile Broadband card.

When you want to hook up peripheral devices to your Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Multi-Touch Tablet you’ll have plenty of options. There are three USB ports, a VGA output for the use of an alternate display, microphone input, headphone output, a 5-in-1 media card reader, and two ExpressCard slots.

Battery life with the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Multi-Touch Tablet is stunning. The 8-cell Lithium Ion battery provides for up to 10-hours of moderate use, meaning that you can go an entire day or an entire trans-Atlantic flight without having to recharge. If you’re weight-conscious, you may also opt for a four-cell battery, though the charge-life is significantly lower with that configuration.

Well-designed and tough, the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Multi-Touch Tablet is truly one of the ThinkPad series workhorses. The dual-swivel hinge for the display is very strong and resistant to the wear that normally comes from repeated opening and closing. Also, a strong magnesium frame – built around the vital components of the machine – offers plenty of protection for years of travel and on-the-go use.

ThinkPad X200 Tablet with MultiTouch – Conclusion

Tablet PC users are a unique breed with a unique set of requirements for their machines and the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Multi-Touch Tablet is sure to make all of them happy. Whether you’re a travelling user who needs a portable-use notebook or if you’re in the office and need a machine capable of operating in a variety of situations with easy interaction and navigation, the Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Multi-Touch Tablet is the choice for you.

ThinkPad X200 Tablet Multi Touch Specifications

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300(1.2GHz) to SL9400(1.86GHz)

Memory: 2GB RAM (4GB Max)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7

Hard Drive: 80GB; 160GB; 320GB; 64, 128GB Solid State Drive

Optical Drive(s): DVD-R/BluRay (Available Only with UltraBase)

Display: 12.1” 800×600 WideView Multi-Touch + MultiView WXGA

Ports: 3 USB; Ethernet; Headphone; Microphone; VGA; 5-in-1 Card Reader; Modem; ExpressCard Slot

Size: 11.61” x 10.11” x 1.04-1.29”

Weight: 3.5-6.7 LBS