Testseek.co.uk have collected 85 expert reviews of the Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 2 8 inch and the average rating is 76%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 2 8 inch.
January 2014
(76%)
85 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(71%)
372 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Light
Nice design
Good startup speeds
Nice screen
Decent price
Works well at most tasks despite average specs
Bright display
Good sound quality
Fast processing performance with an Intel Atom quadcore processor
Compact and lightweight size fits in your purse or pocket
Free access to a license for Microsoft Office Home and Student 2013
Snap View allows you to view multiple apps simultaneously
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The editors didn't like
Not that powerful
Full version of Windows 8.1 is wasted
Not much space on 32GB versions
Windows 8.1 OS still lags behind rivals
Low on features
Cheaper Android slates have the upper hand
Average quality front and rear facing cameras
2GB of RAM is rather small for the 32GB model
No physical keyboard included
No DisplayPort or HDMI output included
Apps tend to freeze up on occasion
Stylus pen and protective storage cover cost extra
Battery life, Weight, Memory card slot, Microsoft Office Home & Students included, System performance, Price, Display
No connection for monitor output, Not much available storage space (32 GB version), Slow card reader, Back camera has lower resolution than specified, Camera quality, Short USB charging cable, No separate power connection
Lenovo Miix 2 8Lenovo Miix 2 8Yes, the Lenovo Miix 2 8 really is a small, 8-inch tablet complete with Windows 8.1, a solid IPS panel and a full version of Microsoft Office 2013 Home & Students. The overall concept is well executed, yielding a device that...
Abstract: Last week we showed you the Venue 8 Pro, Dell's first foray into the 8-inch tablet world running Windows 8.1. This week, we have Lenovo's answer: the Miix2. Available at Amazon and costing $299 with 32GB of internal storage (64 GB optional available), the...
Abstract: Lisa Gade compares three 8″ Windows 8.1 tablets, the Dell Venue 8 Pro, Lenovo Miix 2 8 and the Toshiba Encore. All run on a 1.33GHz Intel Atom Bay Trail quad core CPU with 2 gigs of RAM and 32 or 64 gigs of storage. They ship with Windows 8.1 32 bit, and ...
Abstract: Lisa Gade reviews the Lenovo Miix 2 8, a Windows 8.1 32 bit tablet with an 8″ IPS display. This runs full Windows on the new Intel Atom Bay Trail Z3740 quad core 1.33GHz CPU with 2 gigs of RAM and 32 or 64 gigs of eMMC flash storage. It has a 400 nit brig...
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Published: 2014-05-18, Author: Stewart , review by: techgeek.com.au
Strong, sturdy build, Good battery life
Major touchscreen issues, Issues with 1080p content
Lenovo have tried to make a low-cost, decent tablet with an 8-inch screen and an x86 processor to run full Windows 8.1. I am impressed with the strong and sturdy build of the device itself and the overall size and weight is comfortable to use in the hand...
Light, Nice design, Good startup speeds, Nice screen, Decent price
Not that powerful, Full version of Windows 8.1 is wasted, Not much space on 32GB versions
For a small tablet that's easy to hold and carry around, the Lenovo Miix 2 8 doesn't get much wrong. It's certainly one of the nicer 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet's we've tried. For simple tasks and running full-screen apps, the Lenovo Miix 2 8 performs well...
Abstract: Intel's Bay Trail-class Atom processors make it easy for PC manufacturers to build powerful tablets with a key feature that competitors like Google's Nexus 7 and Apple's iPad mini can't deliver: The ability to run Windows 8.1 and all the apps available fo...
Very versatile, Smooth performance, Able to use desktop software
Desktop mode has low touch sensitivity, Low max Volume
After taking a good look at the Lenovo Miix 2 8, we would definitely suggest this device to those looking for a smaller solution to a laptop but prefer the easy navigation of a tablet. Despite the small flaws from its volume level and touch screen on the...
Good performance, Versatile platform and ecosystem, Impressive battery life, Very Affordable, Expandable internal & external storage
OS eats up a lot of internal storage
The Miix 2 is a very capable tablet but not a tablet for everyone. It can be complicated or cumbersome for some folks but it is very powerful and versatile. If you need a simple and elegant device just to run apps and games, you might be better off with a...
