Editor's Pick: Lenovo Smart Display Shows Loads of Potential

Lenovo Smart Display Shows Loads of Potential

Richard Adhikari Jul 27, 2018 8:17 AM PT

Lenovo's Smart Display with Google Assistant has hit the market. There are two versions of the device, 8-inch and 10-inch, both with full HD screens, and priced at $200 and $250 respectively. "The cost is significantly below an iPad mini and it offers far more functionality than just a digital picture frame or a Bluetooth speaker," said Alan Lepofsky, principal analyst at Constellation Research. [More...]

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