ThinkPad Tablet (Android)
Overview
The documented configurations describe ThinkPad Tablet (Android) as a 10.1-inch business slate tablet built around Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor (1.0 GHz per core), 1MB L2 cache.
Historical context
This was an ARM/Android business tablet rather than an x86 Windows notebook. Pen support, eMMC storage, full-size USB and optional mobile broadband shaped its portable document-and-communications role.
Specifications
Platform & performanceProcessor, memory, graphics and storage4
- Processor
- Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor (1.0 GHz per core), 1MB L2 cache
- Memory
- 1GB / 600MHz LPDDR2, mobile DDR / soldered to systemboard, no sockets
- Graphics
- NVIDIA ULP (Ultra-low power) GeForce GPU, integrated in Tegra 2, supports 1080p video out via mini-HDMI connector, HDCP-compliant
- Storage
- 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB / eMMC (embedded Multi Media Card) flash memory on board
Display & designPanel, dimensions and weight3
- Display
- 10.1"; 1280x800; IPS, LED backlight, MultiTouch
- Dimensions
- 10.25" x 7.15" x 0.57"; 260.4mm x 181.7mm x 14.5mm
- Weight
- WiFi model: from 1.64 lb (0.74kg); 3G model: from 1.67 lb (0.76kg)
Connections & powerPorts, networks and battery3
- Ports
- One USB 2.0, one micro-USB 2.0 (power supply / charging support), one mini-HDMI, headphone/microphone combo jack, one ThinkPad Tablet Dock connector
- Connectivity
- WLAN: 11b/g/n 28 wireless, Azurewave AW-NH931 module, WiFi + BT combo chip; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1+EDR wireless, integrated in Azurewave AW-NH931 combo chip, supports BT 3.0; WWAN: Some: Wireless WAN, Qualcomm Gobi 3000 chipset, PCIe Mini Card, EV-DO Rev. A, GPRS/WCDMA/HSPA, GPS
- Battery
- Lithium Polymer 2-cell (24Whr)
Systems & equipmentOriginal software and other features3
- Original systems
- Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) preinstalled.
- Positioning
- Business touchscreen tablet
- Features
- Tablet pen: Some: ThinkPad Tablet Pen (0A33887), supports hover, tip, and pressure modes / a button for "long press" function / user replaceable AAAA battery, up to 18 months
Manuals
0 documentsNo manual linked to this exact entry yet.
Drivers & Software
0 packagesNo software linked to this exact entry yet.
BIOS & Firmware
0 packagesNo firmware linked to this exact entry yet.
Research & references
ThinkWiki: Tablet (Community source)
Date sources & variant notes
Profile sources
- Processor: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor (1.0 GHz per core), 1MB L2 cache
Selected US PSREF sheet: ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn. Listed configurations only, not an exhaustive worldwide range.
Lenovo Product Specifications Reference — ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn · PDF page 4; technical specification block - Display: 10.1"; 1280x800; IPS, LED backlight, MultiTouch
Selected US PSREF sheet: ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn. Listed configurations only, not an exhaustive worldwide range.
Lenovo Product Specifications Reference — ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn · PDF page 4; technical specification block - Memory: 1GB / 600MHz LPDDR2, mobile DDR / soldered to systemboard, no sockets
Selected US PSREF sheet: ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn. Listed configurations only, not an exhaustive worldwide range.
Lenovo Product Specifications Reference — ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn · PDF page 4; technical specification block - Storage: 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB / eMMC (embedded Multi Media Card) flash memory on board
Selected US PSREF sheet: ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn. Listed configurations only, not an exhaustive worldwide range.
Lenovo Product Specifications Reference — ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn · PDF page 4; technical specification block - Graphics: NVIDIA ULP (Ultra-low power) GeForce GPU, integrated in Tegra 2, supports 1080p video out via mini-HDMI connector, HDCP-compliant
Selected US PSREF sheet: ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn. Listed configurations only, not an exhaustive worldwide range.
Lenovo Product Specifications Reference — ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn · PDF page 4; technical specification block - Weight: WiFi model: from 1.64 lb (0.74kg); 3G model: from 1.67 lb (0.76kg)
Selected US PSREF sheet: ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn. Listed configurations only, not an exhaustive worldwide range.
Lenovo Product Specifications Reference — ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn · PDF page 4; technical specification block - Dimensions: 10.25" x 7.15" x 0.57"; 260.4mm x 181.7mm x 14.5mm
Selected US PSREF sheet: ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn. Listed configurations only, not an exhaustive worldwide range.
Lenovo Product Specifications Reference — ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn · PDF page 4; technical specification block - Ports: One USB 2.0, one micro-USB 2.0 (power supply / charging support), one mini-HDMI, headphone/microphone combo jack, one ThinkPad Tablet Dock connector
Selected US PSREF sheet: ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn. Listed configurations only, not an exhaustive worldwide range.
Lenovo Product Specifications Reference — ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn · PDF page 4; technical specification block - Battery: Lithium Polymer 2-cell (24Whr)
Selected US PSREF sheet: ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn. Listed configurations only, not an exhaustive worldwide range.
Lenovo Product Specifications Reference — ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn · PDF page 4; technical specification block - Connectivity: WLAN: 11b/g/n 28 wireless, Azurewave AW-NH931 module, WiFi + BT combo chip; Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1+EDR wireless, integrated in Azurewave AW-NH931 combo chip, supports BT 3.0; WWAN: Some: Wireless WAN, Qualcomm Gobi 3000 chipset, PCIe Mini Card, EV-DO Rev. A, GPRS/WCDMA/HSPA, GPS
Selected US PSREF sheet: ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn. Listed configurations only, not an exhaustive worldwide range.
Lenovo Product Specifications Reference — ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn · PDF page 4; technical specification block - Features: Tablet pen: Some: ThinkPad Tablet Pen (0A33887), supports hover, tip, and pressure modes / a button for "long press" function / user replaceable AAAA battery, up to 18 months
Selected US PSREF sheet: ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn. Listed configurations only, not an exhaustive worldwide range.
Lenovo Product Specifications Reference — ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn · PDF page 4; technical specification block - Original systems: Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) preinstalled.
Selected US PSREF sheet: ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn. Listed configurations only, not an exhaustive worldwide range.
Lenovo Product Specifications Reference — ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn · PDF page 4; technical specification block - Positioning: Business touchscreen tablet
Selected US PSREF sheet: ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn. Listed configurations only, not an exhaustive worldwide range.
Lenovo Product Specifications Reference — ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn · PDF page 4; technical specification block - SKU announcement: 16 August 2011
Earliest dated configuration cohort explicitly announced on the selected US PSREF sheet; not a worldwide first-launch date.
Lenovo Product Specifications Reference — ThinkPad Tablet 1838 (TopSeller) - withdrawn · PDF page 4; technical specification block
Identity, dates & original listings
Names & variants: ThinkPad Tablet
- ThinkWiki model history Community source