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    Lenovo ThinkPad Twist (3347-4HU) Review Discussion

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Michael Wall, Dec 14, 2012.

  1. Michael Wall

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    Overview

    The Lenovo ThinkPad Twist 3347-4HU is flexible. Easily switching between tablet, notebook, and everything in between; the ThinkPad offers the versatility and performance business users are looking for. Equipped with a magnesium alloy frame and Intel i5 dual-core processor the Lenovo ThinkPad is sure to meet most users' needs, though more expensive competitors (such as the Dell XPS 12) might bring more to the table.



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  2. TSE

    TSE Notebook Deity

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    Seems more like a Thinkpad Edge than a Thinkpad.

    What they should have done is simply take the X230t, put in a ULV CPU and make it as thin and light as this one. The bezel being that huge is absolutely awful. The space the keyboard has to the left and right of it on a 12" notebook is laughable.
     
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

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    This is a rather unremarkable offering from Lenovo. For 1/3 more you can get the Dell XPS 12 which offers better quality, a gorgeous 1080p display, much better battery life, keyboard backlighting and a 128GB SSD.
    Dell XPS 12 Review

    The Sony VAIO Duo 11 is also available at the XPS 12's price point.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Dec 15, 2012
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  4. Jerry Jackson

    Jerry Jackson Administrator NBR Reviewer

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    I agree that the Twist is "unremarkable" given the current Windows 8 convertible notebook/tablet market. It's not a horrible notebook but it just isn't offering much compared to the competition. I suspect Lenovo will offer even sweeter price reductions in the coming weeks/months but the Twist is on thin ice if the biggest reason (if not the only reason) to buy it is the low price.
     
    Jerry Jackson, Dec 17, 2012
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