ThinkPad X201 tablet
Business-oriented tablet computers are the unglamorous cousins of devices like Apple Inc.'s upcoming iPad. Clad in tuxedo-black plastic, the ThinkPad X201 tablet is no exception. It's aimed at field sales reps, doctors and schools (for students). The i7-620LM and 640LM processors are 32-nanometer low-voltage "Arrandale" designs running at 2GHz and 2.13GHz, respectively. Customers can get the conventional 12-inch LED screen or a brighter, multi-touch variant that can be viewed outdoors. The X201 also comes with a 2.0 megapixel camera optimized for low light along with a noise-cancelling dual-array microphone. Weight with 4-cell battery: 3.6 pounds. Starting price: $1,549.