The Lenovo Miix 2 8 is a small Windows tablet built around a straightforward idea: provide Microsoft’s desktop-oriented operating system in a 340g, eight-inch form. Its appeal rests on that combination of portability and familiarity, while its limitations are concentrated in memory, storage capacity and physical expansion.
Compact Windows proposition
The 8-inch IPS LED display has a 1280 x 800 resolution. That gives the Miix 2 8 a defined, compact visual workspace, though the resolution leaves limited room for dense desktop layouts. The panel technology and size make the format suitable for buyers prioritising a small footprint, while the 340g weight should support carrying it between locations without the bulk associated with larger tablet designs.
Windows 8.1 32 Bit gives the device its clearest identity. This is not simply a platform-neutral slate: it is designed around Microsoft’s operating system, with an Intel Atom Bay Trail-T processor and 2GB of RAM. That specification establishes a modest hardware platform, and the memory figure in particular means buyers should regard multitasking headroom as constrained. The machine is therefore best suited to focused use rather than treating the tablet as an unrestricted desktop replacement.
Flexible, but not expansive
The detachable cover is an important part of the proposition. It gives the tablet a route towards keyboard-supported use, allowing buyers to choose between a more conventional tablet format and a cover-based typing arrangement. That flexibility is practical, although the specification does not include a digitizer, so the Miix 2 8 is not designed around dedicated stylus input.
Storage is set at 32GB, which makes the MicroSD card reader a useful part of the design. Buyers can use expandable storage to make the fixed capacity more adaptable, rather than relying solely on the internal figure. Physical connectivity remains restrained: there is one USB 2.0 port, alongside a combined headphone and microphone jack. That covers basic wired access, but the single USB connection limits how many peripherals can be attached directly.
Wireless provision is broader, with 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0. The rear 5MP and front 2MP cameras provide two distinct camera positions, while the 4730mAh battery establishes a substantial on-paper power cell for this compact format. Those figures describe the hardware foundation, not a guarantee of endurance or camera results.