# Office-Friendly Lightweight Tablets The Lenovo Thinkpad 8 is the Newest Feature of Windows Tablets By Janelle Savel | Published 2014-04-02 | Updated 2014-04-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/windows-tablet References: [pcmag](http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2455204,00.asp) & [lenovo](http://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/) The new Windows tablet, the [Lenovo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-nano) ThinkPad 8 is the first 8-inch tablet that is specifically business-oriented. It weighs less than a pound (14.2 ounces) and this compact size allows you to easily put in your pocket. The tablet has a matte-black aluminum finish and a tactile texture, which makes it easier to grip. The tablet was intended for one-hand usage, as it is displayed vertically and is equipped with an [Intel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkpad-x9-15p-aura-edition) Atom processor. This model provides business-friendly features installed on the tablet like [Evernote](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notesmigrator) and Skitch for commenting on images and adding sketches to notes, as well as Hightail for sharing large files. This lightweight tablet is ideal for the office and will allow you to carry it to all your meetings without having to lug a heavy laptop or stacks of important documents. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Business-oriented Tablets:** The rise of business-oriented tablets presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create more productive and efficient mobile office solutions. - **Lightweight Portability:** The demand for lightweight tablets creates an opportunity for manufacturers to develop compact and ergonomic designs that cater to the needs of on-the-go professionals. - **Productivity Apps Integration:** Integrating business-friendly features and productivity apps into tablets opens doors for disruptive innovation by providing professionals with seamless and efficient digital workflows. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry can capitalize on the rise of business-oriented tablets by developing innovative hardware and software solutions that cater specifically to the needs of business professionals. - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can seize the opportunity presented by the demand for lightweight tablets by creating ergonomically designed and energy-efficient devices that enhance portability and user experience. - **Software:** The software industry can leverage the integration of productivity apps into tablets to create disruptive innovations that streamline business processes and enhance collaboration and communication among professionals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Office-Ready Laptop Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-nano.md) - [Professional Productivity Tablet Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor-pad-8.md) - [Pro-Grade Laptop-Like Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-idea-tab-pro.md) - [Flexible Premium Professional Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-thinkpad-x9-15p-aura-edition.md) - [Field-Ready Tablet Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/durabook-r8.md) - [Lightweight Mobile Professional Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenovo-ideapad-slim-3-chromebook.md) - [Portable Entertainment Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m9.md) - [High-End Touchscreen Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/p11-pro-gen-2.md) - [Travel-Focused Enterprise Laptop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enterprise-laptop.md)