Lenovo Miix
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Founded | June 2013 |
| Founder | Lenovo |
| Products | Hybrid tablet-laptop devices |
The Lenovo Miix lineup consisted of versatile devices designed to serve as both tablets and laptops.
History
The inaugural Miix model was unveiled in June 2013, with availability anticipated in the summer and an estimated cost near US$500. By October 2014, Lenovo launched the Miix 2, an 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet powered by a 1.8 GHz Intel Atom processor. However, this version was discontinued in the U.S. market by July 2014 due to insufficient consumer interest.
Miix 2
Debuted circa 2014, this model featured an innovative keyboard design alongside a high-definition display.
Miix 3
Released in September 2014, the Miix 3-830 came equipped with a 7.85-inch 1024×768 screen, Windows 8.1 OS, and an Intel Atom Z3735F CPU. In October, the Miix 3-1030 followed, sporting a larger 10.1-inch 1920×1200 display and Intel Atom Z3745 processor.
Miix 320
Presented in 2017 as the successor to the Ideapad 310, this device provided an economical two-in-one tablet solution.
Miix 630
Released in 2018, this model utilized an ARM-based processor designed to enable continuous connectivity.
IdeaPad Miix series
This line aligned with Lenovo’s IdeaPad branding and was segmented into budget-friendly (3##), mid-range (5##), and premium (7##) categories.
IdeaPad Miix 300
Introduced at Mobile World Congress, the IdeaPad Miix 300 is a medium-sized Windows 8.1 tablet weighing approximately 0.8 lb (360 g) and measuring 9.3 mm thick. It features an IPS display with about 188 pixels per inch and wide viewing angles, powered by a quad-core Atom Bay Trail processor with 2 GB RAM and up to 64 GB of storage. Connectivity includes a micro-USB port and an on-screen Windows button. The device ships with Windows 8.1 with Bing pre-installed and includes a one-year Office 365 subscription. Battery endurance is around seven hours per full charge.
IdeaPad Miix 310
At Mobile World Congress in 2016, Lenovo revealed the Miix 310—a Windows 10 tablet with a detachable keyboard supported by Intel Atom X5-8300 or Z8350 processors featuring integrated graphics. It offers 128 GB of eMMC storage along with optional upgrades such as a full HD display, LTE cellular connectivity, and up to an additional 2 GB RAM. Lenovo advertises up to ten hours of battery life. Standard wireless connectivity includes support for Wi-Fi standards 802.11b/g/n.
IdeaPad Miix 520
Released in 2017, the Miix 520 continued Lenovo’s commitment to hybrid devices that blend tablet mobility with laptop capabilities.
IdeaPad Miix 700
Launched in 2016, this hybrid device comes with a detachable soft keyboard cover, stylus support, and an adjustable kickstand. It features a multitouch IPS screen with a resolution of 2160×1440 pixels and includes one USB 3.0 port, one USB 2.0 port, micro-HDMI output, SIM slot for LTE/3G connectivity, microSD card expansion, plus a combined headphone/microphone jack.
Business Edition – Designed for enterprise users, this version offers Intel Core M processors up to Core m7, up to 8 GB of RAM, and a SATA SSD capacity of up to 256 GB. Weighing approximately 3.2 pounds when paired with its keyboard, it stands out by integrating a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip along with bundled software aimed at enhancing security for corporate environments.
IdeaPad Miix 10 Tablet
Launched in 2013, the Miix 10 is equipped with a 10.1-inch touchscreen displaying at a resolution of 1366×768 and supports up to five simultaneous touch inputs. It runs on a dual-core Intel Atom "Clover Trail" processor and comes with 64 GB of eMMC internal storage, which can be expanded by an additional 32 GB via a microSD card. The device includes 2 GB of LP-DDR2 RAM and operates on Windows 8. Connectivity options feature built-in Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi, with optional upgrades for 3G cellular connectivity and GPS functionality. Its detachable folio keyboard, known as the "quick-flip," allows seamless transition between tablet and PC configurations. Weighing approximately 1.2 pounds, the tablet boasts up to ten hours of battery life through a 6800 mAh Li-Polymer battery and is fitted with a front-facing 1-megapixel camera alongside stereo speakers.
Reviews
Barry Collins, in his PC Pro evaluation, highlighted that the Miix 10 presents cost benefits compared to the Surface Pro. Nonetheless, the absence of an integrated touchpad or stylus restricts its ease of use on the Windows desktop environment unless paired with a Bluetooth mouse, which adds to both weight and expense. Despite these limitations, Collins commended the Miix 10 for its solid performance in both professional and casual scenarios, emphasizing its lightweight construction. Although it did not receive an award, it was recognized as a strong contender due to its effective performance and compact design.
See also
- IdeaPad
- Microsoft Surface Pro