This sketchy Lenovo-branded pirate handheld is actually legit

• Lenovo has reportedly confirmed that a recently surfaced Lenovo-branded handheld is indeed a legitimate product.
• This $60 Linux handheld is apparently meant for the Chinese market and uses Lenovo’s name as part of a licensing deal.
• In a bizarre twist, the device also comes with preloaded copyrighted games.

Lenovo is no stranger to PC handhelds, but then we heard about a strange, cheap Lenovo-branded handheld a few days ago. This compact, Linux-powered device arrived on digital storefronts with little fanfare, and had outlets wondering whether it’s a legitimate Lenovo product or a knockoff.

Now, Lenovo has confirmed to Retro Dodo that this ~$60 Lenovo G02 handheld is indeed a legitimate product. However, the Chinese brand says this Linux handheld is meant for its home market and is the product of a “brand licensing agreement.” In other words, Lenovo is merely lending its name to the device.