ThinkPad/Ideapad Tablets & Convertibles

Take a look at our
ThinkPads.com HOME PAGE
For those who might want to contribute to the blog, start here: Editors Alley Topic
Then contact Bill with a Private Message

New Topic

141 topics

Announcements

Replies

Views

Last post

READ the Forum Rules!

Last post by RealBlackStuff « Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:19 pm
Posted in RULES of the ROAD

by RealBlackStuff » Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:19 pm » in RULES of the ROAD

Before posting, please read the Forum Rules of the Road . .

And please pay particular attention to Section 5. PICTURES .

Thank you.

For more info...

0 Replies

459315 Views

Last post by RealBlackStuff
Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:19 pm
PM notifications have changed

Last post by 600X « Fri Jan 01, 2016 5:03 am
Posted in Forum Announcements
Replies: 10
by rkawakami » Wed Apr 22, 2015 2:55 am » in Forum Announcements

Due to the recent upgrade of the forum software (phpBB), the option to display a pop-up window when a member has a Private Message (PM) waiting to be...

10 Replies

1117678 Views

Last post by 600X
Fri Jan 01, 2016 5:03 am
Please report Forum-bugs/errors here (PHPBB)

Last post by BillMorrow « Fri Sep 05, 2025 2:18 am
Posted in Forum Announcements
Replies: 78
by rkawakami » Fri Feb 20, 2015 2:38 pm » in Forum Announcements
1

2

3
The forum software has been upgraded to phpBB version 3.1.3. Currently it should be at a stable point for layout changes; you may notice that the...
78 Replies

1970678 Views

Last post by BillMorrow
Fri Sep 05, 2025 2:18 am
Forum donations for upgrades

Last post by BillMorrow « Tue Dec 24, 2024 2:52 pm
Posted in Forum Announcements
Replies: 40
by JaneL » Mon Nov 24, 2008 10:01 am » in Forum Announcements
1

2
If you've noticed the new maintenance outage announcements, you know that Bill is actively working on upgrading the forum software and fixing the...
40 Replies

1939461 Views

Last post by BillMorrow
Tue Dec 24, 2024 2:52 pm

Topics

Replies

Views

Last post

Thinkpad 10 recovery media?

Last post by waterloo « Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:07 am
Replies: 2
by epbrown » Mon May 04, 2015 8:46 pm

Picked up a TP10 today and like it quite a bit (reminds me of my beloved TransNote, writing on a ThinkPad green again!). Anyway, I bought it used and...

2 Replies

19365 Views

Last post by waterloo
Wed Jan 06, 2016 1:07 am
Create Windows System Image from Tablet 2

Last post by Norway Pad « Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:01 pm
Replies: 2
by Norway Pad » Fri Apr 10, 2015 3:31 pm

I bought a Tablet 2 not long ago, and it came with a Win8 factory install. I did the Win8.1 upgrade, and it's now pretty much configured how I want...

2 Replies

12449 Views

Last post by Norway Pad
Sat Apr 11, 2015 12:01 pm
Thinkpad2 Direct X 10 or higher

Last post by aimgator « Wed Nov 12, 2014 5:49 pm

by aimgator » Wed Nov 12, 2014 5:49 pm

Guys,

I have a thinkpad 2 running windows 8.1 pro and office 365.

I was trying to us the Power Mapping feature on Excel however I would get the...

0 Replies

13349 Views

Last post by aimgator
Wed Nov 12, 2014 5:49 pm
MiiX II tablet running W8

Last post by no_man « Thu Oct 30, 2014 8:08 pm
Replies: 1
by ttan98 » Wed Oct 29, 2014 7:11 pm

Hi,

Is this forum include discussions on this tablet, if not please direct me to the correct one.

Just about to buy this tablet which runs on...

1 Replies

12275 Views

Last post by no_man
Thu Oct 30, 2014 8:08 pm
Rather interesting TP Tablet Discovery

Last post by schen « Thu Oct 16, 2014 9:40 pm
Replies: 2
by schen » Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:24 pm

I don't know if anyone else has already come up with this or I'm just random and think differently, but something odd just occurred to me. So I tried...

2 Replies

14595 Views

Last post by schen
Thu Oct 16, 2014 9:40 pm
Android 4.0

Last post by schen « Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:17 pm
Replies: 7
by ramjet949 » Fri Jun 15, 2012 4:49 pm

Any idea when the OTA update for Android will be available? I have a 183822U.

7 Replies

18142 Views

Last post by schen
Wed Sep 10, 2014 6:17 pm
Restoring OS in a Tablet 2 using winpe

Last post by raubvogel « Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:28 pm

by raubvogel » Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:28 pm

I created an image of a tablet 2 using dism in a winpxe USB drive, saving images to \images in the USB drive. Now I must restore said image. So I did...

0 Replies

13081 Views

Last post by raubvogel
Fri Sep 05, 2014 3:28 pm
ubuntu over thinkpad tablet 2

Last post by raubvogel « Fri Sep 05, 2014 1:56 pm
Replies: 2
by aldimeola81 » Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:18 am

I'd like to buy a thinkpad tablet 2 and put on something that is not windows, somebody has succeeded? or there is no hope? thanks

2 Replies

13622 Views

Last post by raubvogel
Fri Sep 05, 2014 1:56 pm
Android Thinkpad Tablet: still fogging a mirror

Last post by portsample « Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:12 pm

by portsample » Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:12 pm

I've got an Android Thinkpad Tablet (TPT). I just rooted and upgraded the OS to a custom ROM (Cyanogenmod 10) and feel that this is an improvement...

0 Replies

9674 Views

Last post by portsample
Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:12 pm
screen flickering on ThinkPad tablet 1

Last post by docsconsulting « Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:03 pm
Replies: 4
by docsconsulting » Thu Jul 31, 2014 9:42 am

My tablet 1 just started to have the screen flicker and/ or back out when I move the tablet from vertical to horizontal or when I touch the screen...

4 Replies

11950 Views

Last post by docsconsulting
Thu Jul 31, 2014 5:03 pm
Thinkpad Tablet 10 vs competition

Last post by elray « Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:58 am
Replies: 1
by csioucs » Tue Jun 03, 2014 2:48 pm

Hello everyone!

I figured that we are (became) aware of the Thinkpad Tablet 10 . It seems a step further into thinkpad identity (digitizer, keyboard...

1 Replies

9852 Views

Last post by elray
Wed Jun 04, 2014 11:58 am
Tablet 2 bluetooth keyboard

Last post by Drug_Store « Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:24 am
Replies: 1
by nua » Fri May 23, 2014 4:50 pm

I like the really compact size of the keyboard for the tablet 2, but I'm wondering if it's possible to use it with USB and a desktop/laptop computer...

1 Replies

9492 Views

Last post by Drug_Store
Mon Jun 02, 2014 6:24 am
Suggestions on a case that also fits Lenovo keyboard?

Last post by CJR « Wed May 21, 2014 10:13 pm

by CJR » Wed May 21, 2014 10:13 pm

So I am the proud owner of a shiny new Thinkpad Tablet 2 with the Lenovo bluetooth keyboard, but I didn't get a case with it. (Got it from the Lenovo...

0 Replies

8592 Views

Last post by CJR
Wed May 21, 2014 10:13 pm
TPT2 couple of questions

Last post by Drug_Store « Mon May 05, 2014 8:52 am
Replies: 1
by Drug_Store » Sun Apr 27, 2014 4:52 pm

Hello,

Few days back I made this post at lenovo forum:
Hello @ll,

I'm a recent user to lenovo tablets, but been using Ibm/Lenovo laptops for many...

1 Replies

9882 Views

Last post by Drug_Store
Mon May 05, 2014 8:52 am
Anyone using a thinkpad 2 to remote access a thinkpad laptop

Last post by gregroscoe « Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:29 am
Replies: 5
by gregroscoe » Tue Apr 22, 2014 2:53 pm

I have a thinkpad edge e530 running windows 7 pro. I am thinking about buying a Lenovo - ThinkPad Tablet 2 10.1 inch Model: Tablet 2 - 367927US. It...

5 Replies

10491 Views

Last post by gregroscoe
Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:29 am
ThinkPad Tablet 2 WiFI Issue

Last post by BillMorrow « Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:26 pm
Replies: 1
by PRGeno » Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:37 pm

My Thinkpad Tablet 2 insists on connecting to my 802.11n using the 2.4Ghz band in our dual band network. When connected to the 2.4Ghz band it...

1 Replies

9126 Views

Last post by BillMorrow
Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:26 pm
thinkpad tablet 2 charging issue

Last post by BillMorrow « Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:10 pm
Replies: 1
by tinkerer » Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:11 pm

some googling indicates that this is a common issue...

I bought my TPT2 second hand (still in warranty) and it does not charge well via the usb...

1 Replies

10515 Views

Last post by BillMorrow
Mon Apr 14, 2014 11:10 pm
ThinkPad Tablet 2 keyboard and stylus

Last post by BillMorrow « Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:34 pm
Replies: 2
by BillMorrow » Mon Apr 07, 2014 12:56 am

hmm, this conference looks a bit dead.. maybe time to close up and quit..?
but until then....

i picked up a tablet 2 from lenovo refurb department.....

2 Replies

7857 Views

Last post by BillMorrow
Mon Apr 07, 2014 2:34 pm
opengl 2.0

Last post by smpedi « Fri Nov 01, 2013 6:58 am

by smpedi » Fri Nov 01, 2013 6:58 am

does anyone know if it's possible to update video drivers on TPT2 to support OpenGL 2.0?

0 Replies

5729 Views

Last post by smpedi
Fri Nov 01, 2013 6:58 am
Apps Re-install? Thinkpad 1838-22U

Last post by Temetka « Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:34 pm
Replies: 2
by whooosh.s8 » Mon Jan 21, 2013 12:24 pm

Hello All,

New to the forum, searched but didn't find a like post. Somehow my MyScript Notes Mobile app is corrupted and I need to re-install it. I...

2 Replies

7530 Views

Last post by Temetka
Wed Sep 25, 2013 2:34 pm
1838-22F and getting SIM recognized

Last post by cwatkinson « Wed Jun 26, 2013 1:34 pm
Replies: 8
by IbKJM » Thu Nov 24, 2011 10:46 am

Hi,
I'm in Ontario Canada and have tried installing my SIM card from my rogers phone into the SIM slot on my tablet. Nothing at all happened. I also...

8 Replies

12606 Views

Last post by cwatkinson
Wed Jun 26, 2013 1:34 pm
FYI "Slate" Tablet users

Last post by schen « Sun Jun 09, 2013 4:53 pm
Replies: 23
by schen » Tue Oct 09, 2012 8:53 am

I just thought I put this out there for any ThinkPad Tablet users. Since it's apparent that the Android tablet has been killed off, apparently there...

23 Replies

22554 Views

Last post by schen
Sun Jun 09, 2013 4:53 pm
IdeaPad K1 tablet Email question

Last post by Errhin « Fri May 17, 2013 10:00 pm
Replies: 4
by mngtplayer » Wed Jul 27, 2011 3:31 pm

I have multiple email accounts setup on my new IdeaPad. How do I toggle between the accounts, so I can check emails from each of the accounts? As it...

4 Replies

24776 Views

Last post by Errhin
Fri May 17, 2013 10:00 pm
Thinkpad tablet 2 review

Last post by twistero « Wed May 08, 2013 11:53 pm
Replies: 3
by QWERTY Andreas » Thu Feb 14, 2013 5:33 am

Engadget just reviewed the TPT 2. Overall they are positive.

I think lenovo did something right with the current tablets..

3 Replies

8324 Views

Last post by twistero
Wed May 08, 2013 11:53 pm
Connect ThinkPad USB keyboard to Tablet 1 or 2?

Last post by lead_org « Sat Mar 16, 2013 7:13 pm
Replies: 1
by feklee » Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:27 pm

Is it possible to connect a ThinkPad USB keyboard, e.g. the ThinkPad Full-Size UltraNav USB Keyboard , to the Tablet or the Tablet 2? If so, does the...

1 Replies

5919 Views

Last post by lead_org
Sat Mar 16, 2013 7:13 pm
IdeaPad A1-07

Last post by makaveli559m « Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:49 am

by makaveli559m » Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:49 am

Hi I got an IdeaPad A1-07 I have some issues with it, when I plug it into my computer it discharges while charging anyone know why that would happen?

0 Replies

5989 Views

Last post by makaveli559m
Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:49 am
Updating Apps

Last post by JBuzzard « Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:24 pm
Replies: 2
by Shofar » Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:34 am

Yesterday on my phone I had a notice to update or automatic updates of some apps.

On my TPT, there does not seem to be a way to update them.

How do...

2 Replies

6511 Views

Last post by JBuzzard
Sat Feb 02, 2013 8:24 pm
Section dedicated to the W8 ThinkPad Tablet 2?

Last post by bbuynum « Tue Jan 15, 2013 2:57 pm
Replies: 1
by FMAPilot » Thu Jan 10, 2013 9:31 pm

Should there be a dedicated section? I think so. The Slate section relates to the Android version
Where should it be? I let the moderator decides...

1 Replies

5998 Views

Last post by bbuynum
Tue Jan 15, 2013 2:57 pm
Ghosting on TPT?

Last post by DaKKS « Mon Jan 14, 2013 3:56 am

by DaKKS » Mon Jan 14, 2013 3:56 am

Is this a common issue or did i just get a bad unit? Its not terrible, mind you. And it doesnt affect the use, bug it kinda bugs me.

I have the 32gb...

0 Replies

4366 Views

Last post by DaKKS
Mon Jan 14, 2013 3:56 am
3G, 4G, WWAN options & upgrades for ThinkPad Tablets

Last post by cgott42 « Tue Dec 25, 2012 11:22 pm
Replies: 23
by Shofar » Wed Aug 31, 2011 8:43 am

What will it take for the TP Pad to go active 3G?

As I understand it, there is a SIM slot.

Would a USB dongle 3G radio work?

(Moderator edit of...

23 Replies

28427 Views

Last post by cgott42
Tue Dec 25, 2012 11:22 pm
Active Pen

Last post by loyukfai « Tue Dec 25, 2012 2:13 am
Replies: 1
by schen » Mon Dec 24, 2012 7:02 pm

Does anyone know if the various other ThinkPad tablet pens other than the one that came with the slate tablet works?

1 Replies

4887 Views

Last post by loyukfai
Tue Dec 25, 2012 2:13 am
Question about the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2

Last post by LTPT2 « Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:54 pm

by LTPT2 » Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:54 pm

Hello!

I'm interested in the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2. I'll order one with all the extras when it's available. I hope at the end of the year it'll...

0 Replies

5124 Views

Last post by LTPT2
Fri Dec 07, 2012 12:54 pm
ThinkPad Tablet 2 with Windows 8 announced

Last post by ThinkRob « Thu Oct 18, 2012 5:57 pm
Replies: 32
by yak » Wed Aug 08, 2012 6:05 pm
1

2
Lenovo's 10.1-inch ThinkPad Tablet 2 announced, launching with Windows 8 in October

Read the article:
32 Replies

23738 Views

Last post by ThinkRob
Thu Oct 18, 2012 5:57 pm
Dead Tablet Warranty Service?

Last post by schen « Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:00 pm
Replies: 10
by schen » Wed Jul 18, 2012 5:28 pm

I've been back and forth with a seller who has a 1838-27U Tablet which won't power on. It's still under warranty till Nov. 23 though and I'm...

10 Replies

10584 Views

Last post by schen
Thu Oct 04, 2012 1:00 pm
Charging battery problem on Thinkpad tablet

Last post by BillMorrow « Sun Sep 23, 2012 2:25 am
Replies: 1
by wnaivinit » Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:49 am

Problem:
USB port (charging port) was broken. Needed to hold the USB cable to firmly connect to the tablet unit while the unit was being charged....

1 Replies

6182 Views

Last post by BillMorrow
Sun Sep 23, 2012 2:25 am
Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 183822U Bios Access

Last post by Mamiwata « Sun Sep 16, 2012 12:46 pm

by Mamiwata » Sun Sep 16, 2012 12:46 pm

Many thanks for providing me information on how to access my Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 183822U 10.1 Bios.

0 Replies

5030 Views

Last post by Mamiwata
Sun Sep 16, 2012 12:46 pm
ADB Driver Will Not Install on T60

Last post by Dale H. Cook « Sat Sep 15, 2012 8:49 am
Replies: 1
by Dale H. Cook » Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:24 am

I'm trying to root my ideapad, but cannot get the ADB driver to install on my T60 (XP Pro SP3). No matter what I try I still get that darn...

1 Replies

5288 Views

Last post by Dale H. Cook
Sat Sep 15, 2012 8:49 am
Slim Bluetooth Keyboard with typing feel of a Thinkpad?

Last post by BillMorrow « Sun Sep 09, 2012 1:09 pm
Replies: 10
by crashnburn » Sat May 26, 2012 2:11 pm

Slim Bluetooth Keyboard with typing feel of a Thinkpad?

I am posting this here because I want to get a Bluetooth Keyboard for my iPad.

People who...

10 Replies

10881 Views

Last post by BillMorrow
Sun Sep 09, 2012 1:09 pm
NEW ~~ Thinkpad Tablet 2 < windows 8>

Last post by rkawakami « Sun Aug 12, 2012 4:17 pm
Replies: 5
by ausmike » Fri Aug 10, 2012 7:44 pm

saw this .............@ their PUBLIC REVEAL ..... in NYC

Thinkpad Tablet 2 = WINDOWS 8 version

I only thing I liked (loved) was the THINKPAD...

5 Replies

7707 Views

Last post by rkawakami
Sun Aug 12, 2012 4:17 pm
~ got tired of waiting for lenovo's IPS+ ...so bought ASUS

Last post by BillMorrow « Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:03 pm
Replies: 6
by ausmike » Thu Jul 19, 2012 12:48 pm

So I have been chasing the this company's Sales Rep(s) for the NEWER ICS Andriod tablet for RELEASE DATE.........
Seems like I was asking for...

6 Replies

7908 Views

Last post by BillMorrow
Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:03 pm
Trouble with WWan card

Last post by Rad57 « Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:00 pm

by Rad57 » Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:00 pm

[b I bought tablet (1838 25 U) and Gobi 3000 Broadband card trough Amazon site. Installed card with no problem, but everything else is nightmare. I...

0 Replies

4063 Views

Last post by Rad57
Fri Jul 27, 2012 9:00 pm
Thinkpad tablet 3g in india

Last post by ausmike « Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:28 am
Replies: 1
by soham2001000 » Wed Jul 04, 2012 10:04 am

Hi,
This is Soham form India. I want to buy Lenovo Thinkpad Tablet 16gb Wi-Fi and 3g . But no online site in India provide me that specification. My...

1 Replies

4608 Views

Last post by ausmike
Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:28 am
make an iPhone 3g into a mobile hotspot..? for the tablet..?

Last post by twistero « Tue Jun 26, 2012 6:06 am
Replies: 16
by BillMorrow » Sun Oct 30, 2011 2:53 am

I guess the questions are:

1. can the thinkpad tablet use a mobile hotspot..?
i'm guessing yes..

2. the next question is can I use my iPhone 3g as...

16 Replies

14486 Views

Last post by twistero
Tue Jun 26, 2012 6:06 am
Red dot on back

Last post by steverichmond « Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:03 am
Replies: 5
by krissto » Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:30 pm

Hi, I have noticed today, that my red dot on ThinkPad logo shines very week. Only during restart its light is strong. Afert that it is so poor, that...

5 Replies

10434 Views

Last post by steverichmond
Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:03 am
How to install a Gobi Mobile Broadband card on my 1838-25U?

Last post by maogil « Thu May 31, 2012 10:38 am

by maogil » Thu May 31, 2012 10:38 am

I just purchased 3 lenovo thinkpad 1838-25U with the Gobi Mobile Broadband for my company. I though it was easy to install, but I can´t find the blue...

0 Replies

4238 Views

Last post by maogil
Thu May 31, 2012 10:38 am
3G to 4G WWAN in T400

Last post by twistero « Tue May 22, 2012 6:10 am
Replies: 3
by smtguy » Mon May 21, 2012 10:26 am

Has anyone upgraded their internal WWAN device from 3G to 4G in a T400? I know it involves taking the machine apart, but have no idea as to cost or...

3 Replies

6563 Views

Last post by twistero
Tue May 22, 2012 6:10 am
Sorry to say I'm disappointed

Last post by pjk « Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:30 am
Replies: 18
by brucewilsonpa » Thu Sep 29, 2011 9:28 am

Got my TPT yesterday and even ordered the Gobi 3000 card in anticipation of converting it to 3g. But now it's going back. I am very disappointed with...

18 Replies

14686 Views

Last post by pjk
Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:30 am
Browser

Last post by Soul_Est « Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:48 pm
Replies: 3
by Shofar » Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:50 am

Have the ThinkPad Tablet OS 3.1

Stock browser doesn't always show the message.
On my laptop, no problem - using Opera.

On the Tablet, I see the...

3 Replies

5442 Views

Last post by Soul_Est
Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:48 pm
New Thinkpad Slate ?

Last post by Temetka « Sat Apr 07, 2012 9:55 pm
Replies: 5
by rleo25 » Sun Jan 15, 2012 9:38 am

Is there any hint on the 2012 new Thinkpad tablet specifications and launch date ? Shall we have some upgrade before Win 8 OS units production ?

5 Replies

7291 Views

Last post by Temetka
Sat Apr 07, 2012 9:55 pm
Thinkpad Tablet Tethering

Last post by Temetka « Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:56 pm
Replies: 4
by rleo25 » Fri Jan 27, 2012 9:10 pm

Hello Guys. I am considering to buy a TP Tablet, as in my country the 3G version is unavailable I need to have a tethering functionality with my...

4 Replies

6966 Views

Last post by Temetka
Fri Apr 06, 2012 8:56 pm

New Topic

141 topics

Return to Board Index

Forum permissions

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum