Lenovo, the world’s biggest PC maker, finally unveiled its first 8-inch Windows tablet on Wednesday. Equipped with the latest version of Microsoft’s mobile operating system, Windows 8.1, the tablet is the company’s formal entry into the nascent field of small-screen Windows tablets.
Dubbed the Miix2, the tablet is most distinctive perhaps for its extremely minimalist design, offering a look that is one of the cleanest we’ve seen in terms of form meeting function.
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The 8-inch tablet comes with both front- and rear-facing cameras, 2 megapixels and 5 megapixels respectively, and up to 64GB of storage expandable up to 128GB via its Micro SD slot.
Powered by an Intel Bay Trail-T Quad Core processor, the Miix2 can even run older apps made for Windows XP or 7. It has a 1,280 x 800 display — pretty standard these days, but nothing spectacular. The tablet also has an optional stylus and detachable cover that comes in multiple colors (black, pink and blue) and does double duty as a stand for viewing the screen at an angle.
Priced at $299, Lenovo says the device will be available for purchase later this month.
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Although this isn't the expected outcome, a mini-parade is what we'd like to see when we fork over cash for a new gadget. Even still, the recipient in this video from Samsung is decidedly impatient.
Brilliant work in this Patrick Boivin-made ad, but we have to warn you: After watching this, all subsequent unboxings you watch will seem, well, somewhat lacking in ninjas.
Poking a little fun at the Mac fanfolk, this humorous clip depicts someone who really loves his Apple gadgetry. Not "really" Safe for Work.
This camera unboxing randomly takes place on a ping pong table. The gadget and its accessories are all used as makeshift paddles.
As Revision3 says, "Turn down the lights, lock the doors and set Firefox to private browsing!" This takes the unboxing process even further into risqué territory with some cheesy background music, innuendos and a guy who sounds a little like Barry White. It's SFW, maybe - if you hit the mute button.
This isn't technically a parody, but instead a funny take on just how darn hard it is to get into modern packaging. This is well worth two minutes of your time.
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