Reviews Lenovo ThinkPad 1838-22U 10.1" 16GB Tablet (No Stylus)
Lenovo ThinkPad 1838-22U 10.1" 16GB Tablet (No Stylus) Review
Do more with the business tablet that does it all. The all-business ThinkPad tablet has all the security, access and power you demand. Get more done when you combine those dynamic features with Android and it's robust world of apps.
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53 of 55 people found the following review helpful.
Very solid tablet, my favorite among Android devices...
By College CTO
Since there haven't been many reviews of the Thinkpad Tablet yet, I wanted to add to the list. I've had a chance to demo three tablets so far: HP Touchpad, Galaxy Tab, and the Toshiba Thrive. In my opinion the Thinkpad beats them all. Here's why...
The device is touted as a having a "business focus" and that's certainly true. The digitizer pen has gotten it's share of publicity. It's useful out of the box, but it doesn't work universally within the tablet. I've only used it with the Notes app so far. It takes some getting used to, but if you watch the demo in the Notes section you can get a good feel for it quickly. The online demos tend to show the real-time handwriting to text functionality. The app's demo shows a far more effective method of "drawing" the text and converting it from handwriting later. The keyboard folio is not out yet, so no review of that, but I did hook it up to a USB keyboard with a built in mouse. It loaded a cursor automatically (The Thrive does this too, couldn't try it on a G-tab since there's no USB). In my opinion, however, the most beneficial thing they did for the business user is load a printing app that integrates with Google Cloud print. It took five minutes to set up printing from a wi-fi network to a printer networked on a separate VLAN. I'm pretty sure you need to keep your computer running with Chrome open. Not a big deal and it doesn't require changes on the printer server or loading software somewhere else on the network.
In terms of look and feel, it's a lot bigger than the Galaxy Tab. You do get set ports that rivals many laptops and beats a lot of netbooks. I've not understood why so many reviewers, particularly in the gadget press, make a big deal out of size and weight with these devices. If .25 pounds or a fraction of an inch makes a difference to you as a user, then you may have some physical problems that trump tablet use. It's not like the differences you see among laptops, and I'd rather have the added compatibility than a minimally lighter device.
Lenovo has been pushing the tablet as business oriented, but Netflix certification out-of-the-box makes it a competitor on the consumer side as well. To me, that's the killer app for a tablet. All Android tablets will share the majority of entertainment apps. Pandora has run on every tablet I've used. They all play music. I haven't tried it on the Thrive yet, but I was able to load a movie ripped for AppleTV onto the Lenovo via USB and it played just fine. The only downside is that it has a single speaker. Not a big deal in a business environment or if you use headphones or external speakers.
One last thing. If I included the purchase process as part of the product, I'd have probably given the Thinkpad Tablet a one star. I originally tried to buy directly from the manufacturer. They are clearly set up to sell to a channel and completely inept at selling directly to consumers. The product page showed a 7 day wait on shipping that slipped to 30 days as soon as I submitted the order. I had a 10% coupon that was not honored at the time of the order. Customer support was horrible at follow up and appeared outsourced without any way to get updated knowledge on the order. It took a week just to get final confirmation that my order was cancelled. Had they mistakenly shipped the product, they would have charged the credit card. If you choose to purchase use an 3rd party reseller like you'd find on Amazon.
PS - I intentionally left out iPad references. In many ways the iPad and the Lenovo are different such different products that I find direct comparisons only serve to start flame wars among fans of each platform.
39 of 42 people found the following review helpful.
Excellent tablet for businesses and users looking for productivity
By Greg
This is my first tablet, so I will not compare it to the iPad. I would first like to say that this Tablet is solid looking like a typical Lenovo Thinkpad. It is more than apparent that this tablet is more substance than style, and this is something that I prefer. It is not the sexiest or trendiest looking tablet, but it has the classic Lenovo Thinkpad look that businesses (and even many home users) may enjoy. The backing of it is this non-shiny soft substance that is almost like a casing. The glass of the screen is Guerrilla glass that is durable, smooth and shiny. It has a really nice feel for touch screen, but the shiny surface may be a little annoying if you work outside. Also, fingerprints do show on the screen especially when it is off, but that is common for most touch screens. When the screen is on, there is no issue. Speaking of the screen, it has a nice bright LCD screen with outstanding viewing angles. No complaints in that department. The tablet also has plenty of slots. It has a full sized USB slot, a mini HDMI out, SD card slot, etc. Because of this, it is slightly thinker than other tablets. It is not, however, cumbersome at all.
Now I will first comment on common features:
Android Honeycomb 3.1 - This is my first Android device. I want to say that I absolutely love the OS. I did have to learn how to use the OS, but once I learned how to use it, I really started to enjoy its versitility. What I love about Android is my ability to customize my pages with widgets of my choosing. I can, for example, place a calendar in one of my homepages with reminders of future appointments, events, etc. For a tablet specifically, I find this feature important. I have an iPhone, and iOS is really nice for a phone, but I prefer the flexibility of Android for a tablet.
Features unique to the Thinkpad:
Hard Buttons - This is one of my favorite features of this tablet. I love being able to return to my main screen just by pushing a button. It also has a back button, web button, and a button that disables or enables screen rotation. Granted, these buttons are not necessary to be able to work android, but they are a nicely added convenience.
Digitizer Stylus - Yes, this pad is not the only tablet to have a stylus. However what makes this feature unique is its digitizer stylus, which is supposed to be more accurate than other stylus. Note that this pen is not included with the unit unless you purchase a package from stores like TigerDirect. I haven't received the pen yet, so I will append this review when I receive it.
Keyboard Folio - I am aware that this isn't the only tablet that offers a keyboard folio (Transformer). What makes this keyboard unique and cool is the design, which mimics the Lenovo keyboard. This item is apparently not out for order yet, so when I finally purchase it I will also append this section of my review.
Lenovo software - Lenovo preloads the tablet with a bunch of apps. One example is a launcher that is placed in the middle of your home screen. It is custimizable so you can put whatever you do often such as check email, browse the web, or watch movies. The tablet also included productivity software such as PrinterShare and Documents-to-go so you can view your documents, presentations or spreadsheets. Additionally for your entertainment needs, the tablet includes NetFlix, Amazon MP3, and other goodies.
Lenovo app store - Lenovo provides its own app store with apps that are compatible with the tablet. I really like the store's interface. I also like the fact the Lenovo provides a "safe" store to be able to purchase my apps. You can still use the regular Android app store if necessary.
All in all, even without the Keyboard and Pen, I still recommend this tablet as a high quality, solidly built tablet that would satisfy the productivity needs for people.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful.
Great for Artists /This one doesnt come with the pen!
By John A.
I love love love this thing. I'm an artist and before this I used a Wacom with my laptop. This proved to be a cumbersome set up. The problem was there was no viable replacement. Tablets didn't have styluses; those that did only could use it in proprietary software (see HTC Flyer). I didn't really want to buy a touchscreen laptops since it would be a bit of a redundant purchase. Then I found the Lenovo thinkpad.
I use mine daily as a digital sketchbook. The program I use is Sketchbook Mobile for Autodesk. The Thinkpad (as far as I've been able to find thus far) is the ONLY tablet that supports stylus input for this app (which thus far is THE app for drawing with android). The input via the pen is fluid, comfortable, and easy. Pressure sensitivity works well.
The included software is IMO mostly junk. One is just a trial too: printershare; you only can use it 20 times then you have to buy it. Notes works pretty good at converting your writing to text. I found the Lenovo widgets tend to crash a lot, not to mention a little ugly. You don't have to use these and you probably shouldn't. I cant speak for citix or any of the security stuff, but my point is don't buy this for the "free apps" that come with it.
I've experience only a few hiccups here and there, nothing major, while using the tablet. Things like a tiny momentary lapse in recognition by the pen, or very occasionally when changing orientation things can get a little wonky. I attribute this mostly to honeycomb, and not the tablet. The speaker sucks, but they are workable. One nice thing is the task manager Lenovo built in making it easy to switch/close apps on demand. I find the carousel less useful just because I forget to use it.
One major complaint I see frequently is that it cant charge while in use. This give the impression that you need to shut it off to have it charged. This isn't the case, its only if you actively are using the device that it won't charge. It will stay at the same battery level though. Frankly I don't see where this would be a major problem since it lasts me all day easily with plenty of heavy usage (again I'm drawing on it mostly, but also using wifi for facebook and music and the occasional netflix).
Another complaint I've seen is the boot time. Seriously its like 60 seconds max, I don't even think its that much. I think if you're complaining about having to wait a minute, then you need some help. How often are you booting/ rebooting your tablet anyway?
Overall if you're a creative type this is the tablet for you. Its the only one (right now) that can sufficiently meet your needs in terms of creation. I'm super satisfied with it.
ONE NOTE: The Tigerdirect 16gig model does not ship with the pen, you need to purchase it separately. They also ship slowly (I ended up with 3 days "processing" time; I got the case and pen nearly 5 days before I got the tablet), so be aware.
***UPDATE***
I received the OTA install of ICS; makes the device run much smoother. Still an occasional hiccup, but overall makes the tablet 10x better.
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