Deals By Tim Supples Jan. 7, 2014 8:00 am
Thanks to advancements in both hardware and software, buying a tablet no longer means you have to sacrifice the environment, apps, and overall experience you get with your main PC. Late 2013 brought us a number of slate tablets powered by new Intel Atom processors that have enough performance to run the full version of Windows 8 and are power thrifty enough to live in an 8-inch tablet.
Lenovo’s first-gen Miix tablet was a popular option in 2013 and they’ve quickly turned around the updated Miix 2, rocking a quad-core Atom processor, 8-inch HD screen, and 32GB or 64GB of storage. The display uses IPS technology for extra-wide viewing angles and rich colors, a very nice inclusion to see on a budget-priced machine.
Dual cameras are built-in, with the front-facing 2MP shooter being ideal for video conferencing and using the Veriface face recognition software to quickly get access to your PC/tablet without having to type in a password. One of the cooler accessories for the Miix 2 is a magnetic fold-back cover that includes a capacitive stylus and built-in slot for the stylus, available in black, blue, and pink.
The port selection is understandably slim compared to a laptop, yielding you microUSB, microSD, microSIM, and audio output ports built into the 0.3-inch, 0.77 lbs chassis. A nice extra bonus is you do get the full version of MS Office 2013 Home & Student 2013, which will save you an extra $100 if you don’t have one of those multi-device Office 365 subscriptions.
This model only recently went on sale on the web and you can get the 32GB version for just $249.99 from Best Buy, $50 less than direct from Lenovo. If the 64GB version is more your speed, Lenovo has it for $339 after a $100 coupon.
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Lenovo’s first-gen Miix tablet was a popular option in 2013 and they’ve quickly turned around the updated Miix 2, rocking a quad-core Atom processor, 8-inch HD screen, and 32GB or 64GB of storage. The display uses IPS technology for extra-wide viewing angles and rich colors, a very nice inclusion to see on a budget-priced machine.Dual cameras are built-in, with the front-facing 2MP shooter being ideal for video conferencing and using the Veriface face recognition software to quickly get access to your PC/tablet without having to type in a password. One of the cooler accessories for the Miix 2 is a magnetic fold-back cover that includes a capacitive stylus and built-in slot for the stylus, available in black, blue, and pink.
The port selection is understandably slim compared to a laptop, yielding you microUSB, microSD, microSIM, and audio output ports built into the 0.3-inch, 0.77 lbs chassis. A nice extra bonus is you do get the full version of MS Office 2013 Home & Student 2013, which will save you an extra $100 if you don’t have one of those multi-device Office 365 subscriptions.
This model only recently went on sale on the web and you can get the 32GB version for just $249.99 from Best Buy, $50 less than direct from Lenovo. If the 64GB version is more your speed, Lenovo has it for $339 after a $100 coupon.
- Lenovo Miix 2 8-inch Windows 8 tablet for $249 + free shipping (reg. $389)
- Ends soon:*Two Dell Professional P2213 22-inch 16:10 Monitors with Stand for $278.24 + free shipping (reg. $539.99 | use coupon*$KFG6NMP2MHVSJ)
- Motorola Moto X Smartphone [Verizon] for $0.01 + free shipping (reg. $49.99)
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 12.1MP 24x zoom digital camera for $399 + free shipping (reg. $599.99)
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