Lenovo has taken a big leap in the tablet market by rolling out three new tablet computers recently. They have their IdeaPad Tablet K1 for general customers and ThinkPad for the multi-tasking business users. On the same lines they will have the IdeaPad Tablet A1 for the entry level customers.
Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Tablet
This new line of Tablets has cool new features like Android 3.1 OS and NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core mobile processors that enable speedy multi-tasking, web browsing with built-in Flash and high resolution gaming. Even after these features it manages a decent battery life.
The IdeaPad K1 and IdeaPad A1 both have nice mobility and entertainment on the go but the difference is in the configuration and hence in the prices. Also, the ThinkPad tablet offers nice multi-tasking capabilities with security and speed for business class users.
These Tablets will have more than 40 apps already installed and for further use customers can download more either from the Lenovo App store or the Android Market.
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet
This is what Mr. Amar Babu, Managing Director; Lenovo India had to say while launching the Tablets, “Tablets are extremely personal technology devices used primarily for data consumption. Lenovo’s tablet strategy is to create a family of tablets suited to various entertainment and mobility requirements. So whether it’s the IdeaPad for entertainment or the ThinkPad for business, we have listened to our customers and are delivering Android tablets designed to meet their particular needs. We have also loaded our tablets with a lot of distinct features that will make these machines very appealing.”
These Tablets are meant for mobile entertainment, portability and power management. The Lenovo App store is a specially developed application store that has apps which work only on Lenovo Tablets and are categorically divided into entertainment, business, books, productivity, etc.
Some special features of the three variants of Lenovo are mentioned below:
ThinkPad Tablet: It’s All About Business
- It comes with a Tablet Pen that can be used for easy writing (converting instantly into hand written notes) and drawing.
- A 2 MP camera is on the front for taking pictures.
- There is a widget at the bottom of the home screen that has all social networking apps stored together.
- It can project 1080 quality videos to external display.
- Provides easy and secure e-mail access with Good Technologies (certified) and Cisco VPN support Control device security with Active Directory Password, Microsoft® ActiveSync integration and encrypted user data and SD Cards.
- Prices: INR 29,500 (16GB WiFi), INR 41.900 (32GB 3G), INR 46,900 (64GB 3G).
IdeaPad K1 Tablet: Enjoy the Fun
- It’s got a front 2MP camera for video calling and a 5MP at the back for high quality video recording.
- Its ready to connect with WiFi, 3G and also connects with a HD screen and has a storage card slot for extra space.
- By synchronizing the online multimedia files from the Tablet unlimited cloud sharing can be accessed.
- There is a whole line up of multimedia and other apps ready to entice you.
- Android 3.1 has enabled the speedy use of the internet and Flash.
- Prices: INR 29,500 (32GB, Wifi) and INR 33,990 (32GB, 3G)
Lenovo IdeaPad A1 Tablet
IdeaPad A1 Tablet: Priced Smartly
- Its totally meant for entertainment and has a all the required qualifications for it.
- GPS navigation with offline map available in Lenovo app
- Optimized for the web with Flash, full DRM and instant data syncing
- It’s the only Tablet with Android 3.2 that has a 10.2 Flash content player.
- Also features two app stores, one by Lenovo and the other by Android.
- Price: INR 14,990 (16GB, Wifi)