Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet (photos)

Take a closer look at the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet, due out in August 2011 and running Google's Android 3.1 operating system.

Donald Bell

July 20, 2011 2:02 p.m. PT

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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet

Lenovo's ThinkPad Tablet is due out in August 2011 with a base price of $499 (16GB). The tablet uses a 10.1-inch screen and runs Google's Android 3.1 operating system.

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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet - side

The ThinkPad Tablet measures 14mm thick and weighs 1.6 pounds.

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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet - ports

On the bottom edge of the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet you'll find a full-size SD card slot, an optional SIM card slot, an accessory output, USB sync, a Mini-HDMI output, and a headphone output.

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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet - back

The back of the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet includes some branding and a 5-megapixel camera.

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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet - pen

One of the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet's most unique features is a recessed housing for an optional digital pen. Using the included software, the pen can be used to translate notes into text, or mark up documents.