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.
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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet - USB
The left side of the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet holds a full-size USB port for external storage or accessory support.
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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet - keyboard
Lenovo sells a separate $99 keyboard folio for the ThinkPad Tablet, converting the device into something with more of the feel of a laptop.
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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet - case
The optional keyboard folio closes down into a convenient, compact size.