{"id":2320,"date":"2020-11-09T08:14:56","date_gmt":"2020-11-09T13:14:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/?p=2320"},"modified":"2026-07-13T05:16:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:16:22","slug":"the-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-the-lenovo-thinksmart-view","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/?p=2320","title":{"rendered":"The Advantages and Disadvantages of the Lenovo ThinkSmart View"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-85bp3-f856194ef33e7bc72ec0d3bf98278fce\">\n.flex_column.av-85bp3-f856194ef33e7bc72ec0d3bf98278fce{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-85bp3-f856194ef33e7bc72ec0d3bf98278fce av_one_full  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-no-sibling  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k0pon615-83a3f74a3a12ae3df6b12e1982bff3e8 '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><h1>The Advantages and Disadvantages of the Lenovo ThinkSmart View<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-k0pop9td-bbcbe599b29853166e54fa81e9bef78a '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>One of the clear outcomes of 2020 (insert joke here) has been a complete shift to remote workplace collaboration, communication, and productivity. It is now common knowledge that employees can get their work done and feel connected to each other if they have the right tools.<\/p>\n<p>Enter the Lenovo ThinkSmart View.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re one of the hundreds of millions working from home and spending the majority of your days on Teams meetings, the Lenovo ThinkSmart View might be just what the doctor ordered. With the rise of Microsoft Teams being embraced into organizations across the globe, the ThinkSmart View offers another solution for those seeking creative and productive ways to stay connected, anywhere, and at any time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2323\" src=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"871\" height=\"653\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lg-staging.lougcloud.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/MicrosoftTeams-image-1-705x529.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Advantages<\/h2>\n<h3>The display<\/h3>\n<p>The display has an 8-inch touchscreen along with an integrated camera microphone, and speakers. It also features a 5MP wide-angle camera equipped with a with privacy shutter and a dual microphone array, plus a 1.75-inch 10 watt full-range speaker for audio. It\u2019s compact size and portability provides users the ability to conduct meetings, scheduled or impromptu, with ease and hassle-free.\u202f It\u2019s easy to deploy anywhere, and with a power plug, the standalone device is ready to go when you are.<\/p>\n<h3>It packs a powerful punch<\/h3>\n<p>The Lenovo ThinkSmart View is powered by the Qualcomm APQ8053 system-on-chip (SoC). It is Bluetooth-enabled for pairing with headsets. It has 2 GB of memory and 8GB eMMC storage and weighs 2.2 pounds.<\/p>\n<h3>Built-in Features<\/h3>\n<p>The device Bluetooth-enabled for pairing with headsets, which can be helpful if you\u2019re working from home and need to drown out some background noise. When paired with a PC, the ThinkSmart View can be used for voice and video calls and content viewing, which allows users to free up the PC for notetaking or other work while on a call. The accessibility features, including high contrast mode, dark screen, large text, and color collection are all solid features<\/p>\n<h3>Security<\/h3>\n<p>Because the device only works with Microsoft Teams, it inherits all of Microsoft\u2019s security protocols once you sign into your account. IT admins can securely manage, update, and monitor Microsoft Teams display through the Teams Admin Center.<\/p>\n<h2>Disadvantages<\/h2>\n<h3>It only works with MS Teams<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s only compatible with Microsoft Teams, so you cannot the Lenovo ThinkSmart View for Zoom or Hangout meetings. For a business like ours, we use Microsoft Teams almost exclusively but many of our clients prefer to use Zoom, Cisco or Google Hangouts, so not having the option to use this device for those calls is somewhat inconvenient.<\/p>\n<h3>No battery support<\/h3>\n<p>The ThinkSmart View must be plugged in to be powered on because there is no battery support.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>If your business primarily runs on Microsoft and are looking for a portable device that can break you away from your desktop or laptop, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lenovo.com\/gb\/en\/smart-devices\/smart-office\/thinksmart\/Lenovo-CD-18781\/p\/ZZISZSCCD03\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lenovo ThinkSmart View<\/a> can certainly help fill that void. It\u2019s very user-friendly and offers excellent video quality and sound.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you find yourself bouncing between Zoom, Hangouts or other video conferencing platforms, you might be better suited with an Amazon Echo or a Google Nest hub, especially considering the $350 retail price for the Lenovo ThinkSmart View.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='newsletter-cta'  class='avia-section av-av_section-bf71739d329529c36a7aa81417d127ce main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-2320'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-1e26125d131ba13f1accaa8241be1528\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-1e26125d131ba13f1accaa8241be1528{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-1e26125d131ba13f1accaa8241be1528 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-5  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-564067357eb74c20cdd60b282c9b50bd '  ><div class='avia_textblock' ><p>Get expert IT tips, industry insights, and updates on the latest managed IT solutions for your business. 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