Lenovo is offering ThinkPad X230t Convertible Tablet Ivy Bridge Laptop starting at $1,214.10 with FREE shipping. See pics, specs, and learn more here .

Why is this deal hot?
The X230t rarely gets coupons lately, making this 10% off offer a very strong offer. This tablet is one of the only kind on the market, giving you simple flexibility between a full tablet interface and an uncompromised ThinkPad experience.

What is this and why do you need it?
Lenovo is well known for their rugged, well-engineered ThinkPad laptops and they put a ton of engineering into their tablet. The screen has a single swiveling hinge that allows the display to rotate a full 360 degrees horizontally and 180 degrees vertically.

All X230t models come with a gorgeous multi-touch IPS HD screen. If you plan on using the tablet outdoors, opt for the Outdoor Viewable screen that uses Gorilla Glass.

The X230t is available with up to dual-core Intel Core i7 3rd generation processors. New Ivy Bridge processors are 15% faster, 15% more power efficient, and have 60% better graphics performance (Intel HD 4000).

Standard features include multi-touch HD screen, two USB 3.0 ports, one always-on USB 2.0 port, Mini DisplayPort & VGA, 4-in-1 card reader, and spill-proof precision island-style keyboard.

Note: Core i3 processors are 2nd gen Sandy Bridge. Core i5 and i7 are 3rd gen Ivy Bridge.