Lenovo Unveils 8-Inch Miix2 Tablet With Windows 8.1

Lenovo today introduced an 8-inch version of its Miix tablet, which will run Microsoft's updated Windows 8.1 operating system.
The Lenovo Miix2 will be available later this month starting at $299, sporting a 10-point multi-touch, 800-by-1,280 display with a 178-degree viewing angle. It includes a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and 2-megapixel front-facing cam.
The Miix2 will run an Intel Bay Trail-T quad-core processor, Intel HD graphics, and Windows 8.1, which is scheduled to launch early Friday morning in the U.S. with enhancements like Internet Explorer 11, touch optimization, and the return of the "Start" button.
The Miix2 will be pre-installed with Microsoft Office Home & Student 2013, which users can access via touch or with the optional stylus. A cover accessory also doubles as a stand.
"Many users want the convenience of a smaller screen tablet, but do not want to lose the performance and convenience of a powerful, quad core Windows 8.1 device. With the Lenovo Miix2 8-inch, users can take advantage of a small, light form factor without sacrificing performance," Bai Peng, vice president and general manager of Lenovo's notebook business unit, said in a statement. "The Lenovo Miix2 8-inch is a great example of how thoughtful design can deliver the best of both worlds."
The 32GB model will start at $299, while a 64GB version will be $349, and the cover/stylus will set you back another $20, according to ZDNet. The Miix2 supports an additional 32GB via microSD.
The 10.1-inch Miix tablet was introduced in June. It was built around the Intel Atom (Cloverfield) platform, with a 5-point touch screen, 2GB of system memory, 802.11 b/g/n, optional 3G WWAN, and 64GB of flash storage. For more, see PCMag's full review.
Also check out 5 Tips for Using Windows 8.1 Like a Boss and PCMag's Hands On With Windows 8.1 Preview.