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Hybrid tablets try to bridge the gap between the convenience of a tablet and the capability of a laptop, and they've been becoming more popular since the arrival of touchscreen-optimised Windows 8. The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist doesn't reinvent the wheel...
Twist design feels robust, responsive keyboard, flexible form factor...
Design looks a bit cheap, screen resolution not great...
The ThinkPad Twist ditches the usual ultrabook style in favour of robust practicality. The screen resolution may be so-so but there are no complaints about its sensitivity and the responsive keyboard feels great too. The twist option is a tried and tes...
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Convertible tablets are nothing new in the business sector, but convertible Ultrabooks certainly are: the ThinkPad Twist is the first we've come across. However, those expecting the usual ThinkPad build quality are likely to be disappointed. The Twist is...
There are hints of the usual ThinkPad excellence, but poor build quality and occasionally iffy ergonomics fail to inspire...
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uk.hardware.info Updated:
2013-10-26 05:19:08
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We recently reviewed the Lenovo Yoga 13 , but it's not the only laptop from Lenovo with a touchscreen. Today we will take a closer look at the ThinkPad Twist, a 12.5-inch notebook with - you guessed it - a screen that you can twist around. Whereas wit...
The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist is nice and solid laptop. It has a number of business-oriented features and sports a very reasonable price tag. There is also room for improvement in certain areas, such as a higher resolution screen. We would also have preferr...
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Lenovo's primarily business-focused ThinkPad Twist (type 3347-3EM) is a hybrid Ultrabook that is built in the same form as traditional Windows tablet PCs. It incorporates a central hinge design that not only supports the screen, but also allows it to s...
Easy conversion from notebook to laptop, Useful built-in connectivity features, Plentiful and relatively fast storage...
Screen orientation sensor didn't work well for us, Touchpad could be better, Overly glossy design...
The Lenovo Twist has a conventional design that can allow it to be used easily as a notebook or as a tablet. It has a decent configuration and a useful set of built-in features, but it's not without its problems. Our review unit had poorly performing sens...
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The latest ThinkPad is the "Twist", and Lenovo hasn't strayed too far from the designs we've seen in several generations of convertible machines: the screen sits on a central hinge, and can be spun around and flattened to the keyboard...
Lenovo has joined the Windows 8 party with the Twist, a ThinkPad that uses the traditional hinged method to switch between its laptop and tablet modes, and it's a good piece of design - but, while the usual ThinkPad visuals are in place, build quality...
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Ever since Windows 8 was released, home consumers have had their pick of fancy laptop-cum-tablet hybrids. Now there's the Lenovo ThinkPad Twist, which actually harks back to the kind of convertible laptops of yesteryear - released with Windows XP Table...
Poor battery life, mediocre performance and display problems make this an average business convertible...
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Lenovo ThinkPad Twist S230U – Intro We're seeing a whole load of different convertibles that straddle the line between laptop and tablet since the launch of Windows 8. There are detachable slates with keyboard docks, like the Samsung Ativ Smart PC Pro . T...
Flexible specs with up to Core i7 and 8GB RAM, Excellent connectivity including optional 3G, Superb typing experience, Tried and proven swivel form factor, High quality IPS screen...
Build quality not up to usual ThinkPad standard, Poor battery life, Bog-standard screen res, No optional digitizer stylus...
The snazzily named ThinkPad Twist S230U is a generally great little Windows 8 touch-enabled convertible Ultrabook in a tried and proven swivel form factor, surprisingly let down by minor build quality niggles and poor battery life, while we also miss a Wa...
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The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist (which retails at £890) is an Ultrabook convertible, with a swinging screen that can twist around to work part time as a tablet. This device is centred on its bright 12.5in IPS screen, one that is easy on the eyes, and it has a p...
Convertible tablet form factor, More storage than SSDonly convertibles, Both TrackPoint and Trackpad, Smart 12.5in IPS display...
Only five touch points, MiniHDMI instead of fullsize HDMI port...
The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist excels at some things (its keyboard, familiar layout, screen quality), yet is middling at others (battery life, weight, five-point touch). It lacks the ThinkPad X230t's included stylus, so it's certainly not as capable as that...
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Business and pleasure mixed into a fun and inspirational package. The touch-swivel Windows 8 Lenovo Thinkpad Twist is a solid performer with an excellent working fascia for many scenarios. It's not a consumer tablet though and there are one or two charact...
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Lenovo's ThinkPad Twist is the latest in a string of Windows 8-running tablet-laptop hybrids, and it's a little different from the competition. Mainly, it's a business-oriented tablet-laptop (excuse me, tablet-Ultrabook) hybrid that stays true (sort of...
Although the Lenovo ThinkPad Twist has its flaws, it does what it's designed to do very well. That is, it's a fantastic business-oriented tablet-Ultrabook hybrid, and it's a great choice for a business user. The Twist's performance is a little on the l...
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It's been a busy, but enjoyable weekend with the Lenovo Thinkpad Twist . It fits right into the way I use laptops, the way I like to interact with laptops and the quality I like to see. Is it what YOU want from an laptop though. This Ultrabook Convertible...
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Laptops are for serious work and tablets are for consuming media. That's the general consensus when it comes to modern computing. A consensus that's easily disproved, but one which, as a general rule of thumb, sums up our attitudes to these two separat...
Excellent build quality, Usability, Good performance, Good battery life...
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See all pictures here »The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist is a 12.5in ultrabook/tablet hybrid PC built specifically for Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system.Unlike competing hybrid products, the ThinkPad Twist does not have any detachable parts. Instead, the dis...
The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist is not particularly powerful when compared to other ultrabooks on the market and some aspects of the design feel underbaked. That said, it's a highly versatile Windows 8 laptop that will suit business users migrating to the new O...
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Convertible tablets are nothing new in the business sector, but convertible Ultrabooks certainly are: the ThinkPad Twist is the first we've come across. Build quality However, those expecting the usual ThinkPad build quality are likely to be disappoi...
Apart from the excellent display, then, it provides little in the way of excitement. The pricier model, which adds 3G and a speedier SSD, makes the Twist more viable for businesses, but it's still no award-winner...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-04-12 02:53:34
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Laptops are for serious work and tablets are for consuming media. That's the general consensus when it comes to modern computing. A consensus that's easily disproved, but one which, as a general rule of thumb, sums up our attitudes to these two separate w...
Excellent build quality, Usability, Good performance, Good battery life...
Integrated graphics...
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The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist is a 12.5-inch ultrabook/tablet hybrid computer built specifically for Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system.Unlike competing hybrid products, the Lenovo ThinkPad Twist does not have any detachable parts. Instead, the display 't...
The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist is not particularly powerful when compared to other ultrabooks on the market and some aspects of the design feel underbaked. That said, this is a highly versatile Windows 8 laptop that will suit business users migrating to the ne...
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tekgadg.com Updated:
2014-08-06 08:52:06
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Tablets in recent memory have been keyboard-less slate devices, but is that an ideal form factor for touchscreen computing?Maybe we need do a 180 degree twist and reevaluate convertible tablet/laptops. Yes, something like the ThinkPad Twist.SPECSLOVELenov...
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thunderbaylive.com Updated:
2014-08-06 08:52:06
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Lisa Gade reviews the Lenovo ThinkPad Twist Windows 8 convertible tablet / Ultrabook. It has a 12.5″ IPS display running at 1366 x 768 with 10 points of multi-touch. It's a fully Windows machine that can handle anything an Ultrabook can, and it's availabl...
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Lenovo's ThinkPad Twist harks back to the olden days of ‘tablet computers' only juicing it up with the latest tech.It's not called the Twist for nothing, since if you turn this ultrabook's screen, you can fold the device into four main positions. Obvious...
Good performance, solid keyboard, interesting design...
Heavier than other tablets, no HD screen...
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This ThinkPad Twist is the first of Lenovo's Touch screen capable convertible Ultrabooks released to align with Windows 8.The product features a screen which turns 180 degrees vertically around a pivot point around the main base, with the strength of this...
Available in Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors, 12.5” screen with 350 nit HD touch display with antiscratch Gorilla Glass, Ultra Slim and light, 20mm height and weighing in at 1.54kg, Hardware includes full sized spill resistant keyboard is 2 USB 3.0 po...
Matte finish means it stands up well in almost any direction you place the laptop with the screen, however fingerprints are visible on the surface after a while, The extra features by Lenovo are great if you use them, but they do continue to prompt you an...
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NameLaptop: Lenovo ThinkPad Twist S230uAt a glance:Intel Core i5-3317U CPU,4GB RAM,500GB 7200RPM HDD/24GB SSD hybrid storage,Screen rotates 180 degrees into tablet mode,20mm thick, 1.25kgSummary:This convertible PC plays a laptop perfectly, but its weight...
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gadgetsmagazine.com.ph Updated:
2016-12-15 01:42:05
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The increasing trend towards tablets is great. There is no better tool in the human being's arsenal than the hand, and few things are as natural as using your digits to make things work. Still, there is much...
Solid Lenovo build quality, Useful twist function, Great battery life...
Wobbly screen...
I thoroughly enjoyed using it. The twist gimmick is more than just that; it's actually pretty useful. The increasing trend towards tablets is great. There is no better tool in the human being's arsenal than the hand, and few things are as natural as using...
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chip.com.my Updated:
2016-12-15 01:42:05
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It's hardly surprising to find a ThinkPad device under the incoming torrent of Windows 8 devices, but the “twist” here is that the ThinkPad Twist does actually dare (and mostly succeeding) in embracing things a little differently. The result is a respecta...
Unique twistscreen design, Excellent keyboard, Loud speakers, Solid performances...
Somewhat reflective screen, Battery life could be better...
It's a ThinkPad with a twist, and by right Lenovo could've simply left it at that. Instead, what we get is a solid Ultrabook with a nifty twist-screen design that couples perfectly with the ThinkPad's impeccable tendency in providing a great keyboard and...
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technoodling.net Updated:
2016-12-15 01:42:05
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The ThinkPad Twist is Lenovo's newest ThinkPad in ultrabook form and it dons Windows 8: its touchscreen swivels to one side and can be turned to face the person in front of you. (A slightly different range of twisting is possible with the Twist's cousin...
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One notebook, multiple modes: That's the idea behind Lenovo's ThinkPad Twist, a three-way combination of tablet, notebook, and presentation device. The basic idea is a good one, but many little annoyances -- both in the software and the hardware -- make t...
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With the release of Windows 8, Lenovo has been one of those PC manufacturers that have been stepping up to offer some unique portable machines that are built around Microsoft’s newest operating system. We previously reviewed the Lenovo Yoga, which is...
The more Ultrabooks adopt something like the Lenovo ThinkPad Twist's ability to adapt to nearly any situation, the better the market will be as we enjoyed being able to use it in one of its four modes. Its Laptop Mode will keep traditionalists happy, whil...
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The advances in touch screen technology over the past few years have had an undeniable impact on how we interact with our gadgets. Touch screens have made our smartphones more responsive and have allowed tablets to become a part of our daily lives. It...
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twitter: @lisagade) The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist joins the small number of convertible Windows 8 tablets to hit the market after the launch of that new operating system at then end of October 2012. The Twist looks like a standard ThinkPad or ThinkPad Ed...
Relatively affordable, excellent keyboard, IPS display, Relatively affordable, excellent keyboard, IPS display, Relatively affordable, excellent keyboard, IPS display, Relatively affordable, excellent keyboa...
Battery life so-so with HDD option (SSD is better), a well-configured Twist borders on ThinkPad X230t pricing, Battery life so-so with HDD option (SSD is better), a well-configured Twist borders on ThinkPad X230t pricing, What's no...
The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist has relatively little competition in the convertible Windows 8 touchscreen camp. In fact, Lenovo's own IdeaPad Yoga 13 may be its biggest competitor. Even in a more populated field, we can see why the Twist has sold so well s...
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As one of the newest members of Lenovo's Thinkpad line, the Lenovo Thinkpad Twist attempts to bridge the gap between laptops and tablets in a convertible Ultrabook format. We decided to put the Twist through the normal suite of benchmark and functio...
IPS LED Display, Windows 8 experience, Corning Gorilla Glass overlay on display, Application performance (non-gaming), Usability, Full-size keyboard, Hybrid hard drive performance with Lenovo RapidDrive...
Inability to remove/replace memory and battery, USB 3.0 port placement, Battery life does not live up to manufacturer claims, Stereo speaker placement, ‹ Gaming Benchmark Testing, Review Index, Introduction and Technical SpecificationsFeatures, Layout, a...
Before continuing on, we would like to take this opportunity to give our friends at Lenovo a hearty “Thank You” for giving us the pleasure of reviewing the Thinkpad Twist system. After hearing about the Yoga a few months back, I was intrigued by the form...
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computershopper.com Updated:
2013-10-26 05:19:20
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& Design What's old is new again with Lenovo's ThinkPad Twist. Long before Apple's first iPad sparked widespread interest in the form factor, what most people called tablets were what Microsoft and its partners dubbed Tablet PCs: business-focused Wind...
Four different form factors, Excellent keyboard and controls, Utility-packed business software, Above-average port selection, Great price...
Poor battery life, Pedestrian display and audio, No pen support...
The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist sports an old-school design that fits the new-school Windows 8 like a glove. It shines as the first Win 8 hybrid with a firm business focus, but the ultrabook's scanty battery life could turn off frequent travelers...
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The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist (3347-4HU) ($899.99 list) is an ultrabook convertible, with a swinging screen that can twist around to work part time as a tablet. It's centered around its bright 12.5-inch IPS screen, one that is easy on the eyes, and has a pric...
Convertible tablet form factor. More storage than SSD-only convertibles. Both TrackPoint and trackpad. Good keyboard. Optional WWAN.
Bulky. Only five touch points. Mini HDMI instead of full-size HDMI port...
The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist (3347-4HU) ultrabook convertible is really a clamshell laptop convertible tablet like the ones that Lenovo has been making for the past half-dozen years. It's the natural evolution of the Tablet PC concept of the mid-2000s, in 2...
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But as far as progressivism goes within the confines of the ThinkPad brand, the Twist really pushes the boundaries . In fact, although it bears the markings of a mainline entry in the family, it's actually a ThinkPad Edge, in spite of the misnomer. The bi...
Great keyboard, Inexpensive IPS display, Impressive touch responsiveness, Good CPU performance, Above-average ports selection...
Weak battery life, Disappointing GPU performance, High-gloss display with insufficient brightness, A little larger/heavier than competing Ultrabooks, Odd manufacturing quirks, Irritating touchpad, Slow to awaken from sleep...
The ThinkPad TwistIn spite of the somewhat confusing misnomer, the ThinkPad Twist is actually a member of the Edge family. This is Lenovo's attempt at producing an affordable, business-minded convertible that compromises in a few key areas in hopes that i...
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Lenovo's ThinkPad Twist is the latest in a string of Windows 8-running tablet-laptop hybrids, and it's a little different from the competition. Mainly, it's a business-oriented tablet-laptop (excuse me, tablet-Ultrabook) hybrid that stays true (sort o...
Although the Lenovo ThinkPad Twist has its flaws, it does what it's designed to do very well. That is, its a fantastic business-oriented tablet-Ultrabook hybrid, and it's a great choice for a business user.The Twist's performance is a little on the lo...
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Lenovo's ThinkPad Twist is the latest in a string of Windows 8-running tablet-laptop hybrids, and it's a little different from the competition. Mainly, it's a business-oriented tablet-laptop (excuse me, tablet-Ultrabook) hybrid that stays true (sort of) t...
Slick convertible hardware, Mobile data option...
Speakers are terrible, Performance a little weak...
Although the Lenovo ThinkPad Twist has its flaws, it does what it's designed to do very well. That is, it's a fantastic business-oriented tablet-Ultrabook hybrid, and it's a great choice for a business user.The Twist's performance is a little on the low s...
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The release of Windows 8 has forced laptop manufacturers to re-think their approach to the device. Companies have been challenged to come up with new ideas for convertibles they have no experience producing. Lenovo, however, has been in this business for...
Good build quality, Thin and light, Excellent keyboard, Great hardware value...
Limited connectivity, Extremely dim display backlight, Runs hot when displaying 3D graphics, Confusing bloatware...
We weren't surprised to find that Lenovo's new convertible is a good laptop. The company's experience in this area has paid off with Microsoft's move towards touchscreen devices. No other convertible on the market can match the value proposition of the...
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Lenovo has been making convertible ThinkPads with swiveling screens for many years as part of its X200 series. Now, the company has added another convertible option in the ThinkPad Twist, a stylish member of the company's small business-friendly Edge...
Comfortable, responsive keyboard, Fast boot time, Wide viewing angles, Solid audio...
Short battery life, Small and hard-to-locate power button, Weak webcam, No pen support, Slow wake from sleep...
The ThinkPad Twist offers a sleek convertible design and responsive touch screen, but this Windows 8 convertible's short battery life is a dealbreaker.
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Now, a full decade later, Lenovo is trying once again to take the rotating laptop mainstream by bringing the swivel back with the new ThinkPad Twist. Fortunately, though, the hinge is the only thing that's stayed the same: the ThinkPad runs the touch-frie...
Inexpensive for an ultrabook, Good keyboard, Swiveling screen is handy...
Busy, sometimes ugly design, Poor trackpad, Terrible speakers...
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OverviewThe Lenovo ThinkPad Twist 3347-4HU is flexible. Easily switching between tablet, notebook, and everything in between; the ThinkPad offers the versatility and performance business users are looking for. Equipped with a magnesium alloy frame and Int...
Great chassis design, Display with wide viewing angles, Comfortable keyboard...
Weak battery life, Mediocre performance...
The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist is a solid notebook that offers the performance and utility needed from a business notebook. The ability to easily switch between different modes in conjunction with the display's wide viewing angles makes the ThinkPad perfect fo...
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Despite the fact devices like the iPad are rapidly evolving, gaining new features and functions with each generation, they still aren't acceptable PC replacements. Likewise, the typical PC hasn't been as portable and power efficient as a tablet. This has...
There are a lot of form-factors for hybrids, and while this one may be one of the oldest, it's a design that has stood the test of time. The Twist is definitely a laptop first and tablet second, but a better tablet than the Lenovo's other "notebook first"...
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Despite the fact devices like the iPad are rapidly evolving, gaining new features and functions with each generation, they still aren't acceptable PC replacements. Likewise, the typical PC hasn't been as portable and power efficient as a tablet. This has...
There are a lot of form-factors for hybrids, and while this one may be one of the oldest, it's a design that has stood the test of time. The Twist is definitely a laptop first and tablet second, but a better tablet than the Lenovo's other "notebook first"...
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When PC manufacturers were showing off their Windows 8 offerings earlier this year, there was much talk about innovative hardware designs — and indeed, many of the touchscreen devices that debuted at IFA and other shows offered genuinely new form factors...
Classy ThinkPad design and...
Moderate battery life, Lacks full vPro support, No stylus support...
If you think of it as primarily an ultrabook, but one that can conveniently turn into a tablet when the occasion demands, then the ThinkPad Twist has a lot to recommend it. The build quality is very good, and there are enough business-friendly features to...
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Laptop makers are racing to get new Windows 8 laptops to market for the holidays. Lenovo has just introduced the ThinkPad Twist which is a hybrid with a touch screen designed to take advantage of Windows 8.I have been using the Twist for a week and the bu...
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Lenovo's cleverly designed Windows 8 laptop-tablet hybrid takes too many turns for the worseOne notebook, multiple modes: That's the idea behind Lenovo's ThinkPad Twist, a three-way combination of tablet, notebook, and presentation device. The basic idea...
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Lenovo's cleverly designed Windows 8 laptop-tablet hybrid takes too many turns for the worseOne notebook, multiple modes: That's the idea behind Lenovo's ThinkPad Twist, a three-way combination of tablet, notebook, and presentation device. The basic idea...
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The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist is the first business Ultrabook Convertible to arrive with Windows 8. The Twist twists from a small portable ThinkPad notebook with the well-known ThinkPad keyboard to a small Windows 8 tablet thanks to a rotating hinge.Switching...
Touch screen to take advantage of Windows 8, Great Keyboard, Notebook and tablet in one...
Tablet mode not as good as dedicated tablet, Fixed battery, only 45 hours...
The ThinkPad Twist is a well designed Ultrabook Convertible for the business world with a great typing experience and offers more value to business users than the Surface RT, especially for businesses that need to run legacy apps on a device that pulls do...
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