Lenovo Ideatab MIIX 2 (8-inch)

82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

81% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

With its attractive, compact design and sub-£300 price tag the Miix 2 8 is one of the new Windows tablets that provides a more affordable alternative to the Microsoft Surface. It can't go head-to-head with the iPad and Android tablets in terms of apps,...

With some adjustments, the Lenovo Miix 2 8in may have been a contender: it’s well equipped, attractive and fast. However, the washed-out display, insubstantial build and the lack of a video output sour its appeal. In a market where competition is...

With its attractive, compact design and sub-£300 price tag the Miix 2 8 is one of the new Windows tablets that provides a more affordable alternative to the Microsoft Surface. It can't go head-to-head with the iPad and Android tablets in terms of apps,...

Very thin and light ; Great benchmark performance and battery life ; Touch-sensitive Windows button

Too few I/O ports ; Screen too bright for nighttime reading ; Speakers distort at high volume

Lenovo’s Miix 2 8 delivers great performance and battery life, but these upsides are tempered by a dearth of extra features.

Compact. Over 8.5 hours of battery life. Affordable price. Includes Office Home & Student. Small text in desktop mode. Easy to hold and use.

Small SSD. Only 9 GB of storage free after initial setup. No docking keyboard option. USB Host requires dongle. No HDMI or DisplayPort.

That said, if you want to keep your expenditure to (just) under $300 (before accessories), the Miix 2 8 makes a strong argument for buying a Windows 8 tablet instead of a cheap laptop, Chromebook, first-generation Apple iPad mini, or Android tablet. It...

Affordably priced, Runs the full version of Windows 8.1, Great looks and slim design

Low screen resolution, Lacks extra features

Decent 8-inch design that's slim, portable and usable. Good battery life.

Major touchscreen issues make this tablet incredibly frustrating to use. Display features a low resolution.

Unlike smartphones, the battery life of a tablet isn’t something you need to watch like a hawk. Most tablets I’ve used over the past few years have had very good battery life, easily lasting a day or more with light-to-moderate usage. The Miix 2 8 is...

So, do I recommend this tablet? Absolutely... if you want a Windows tablet. Despite its faults, it is a fun computer to use. If you just want to play Angry Birds and surf the web, you can probably do better for the money. However, if you are a...