Lenovo's Android Tablets: IdeaTab A2109-Unanimously Loved by the Gotham Gadgets Panel!
Our Gotham Gadgets Senior Panelist reports:
So I admit it - I have always been an Apple girl from my first computer at age 7 to the present. When the Lenovo tablet arrived I was wondering would I know how to use it? Was it an obvious transition? What was I to do?? First off, I decided to drop all preconceived ideas and run with it. Let's say I am very happy I did. On inspection I loved the size! It fits perfectly in your hands and is very light weight with a great screen to tablet ratio. I plugged it in and off I went. It took me about 15/20 minutes to be setup with my gmail, a media account and to learn my way around the tablet. It was organized very well. I was on my way to a business trip in Los Angeles so it seemed the right time to dive head first! I loaded the tablet with my email and all the possible media I could need for 10 plus hours of flying round trip. The battery was good from the beginning. On the media front I decided to download "Jiro Dreams of Sushi." I was happy with the resolution and sound coupled with the ease of download once I had setup my playstore account. It was a great film and looked lovely. So what next? I have been know to play a tablet game or two from time to time. I went with something called "Sushi Chop". It looked easy and fun and instantly I was hooked. Perhaps not the greatest use of my time, but I felt it was important to get the whole tablet experience so I needed games too! The tablet responded well. The touch screen is quite fast responding. Now it was on to the important aspects - email and web browsing. What I appreciated about the mobile experience was the speed using Chrome and having access to flash products. It was no different than my computer at home. The gmail access was fabulous! Interestingly enough I find the android powered device experience with gmail preferable to the web based version. There is a lot of talk about typing and the difficulties one may experience with tablet styled devices, I never felt as if it was an issue to even consider with the Lenovo. Nicely the tablet already comes loaded with some epic features. Some of my favorites included the navigation app. Powered with google maps one has the ability to type or say their destination and get directions delivered right to the tablet. I also really enjoyed the docs to go app. Docs to go gives you the possibility to edit Microsoft and Adobe will right on your device. This was huge for me and it comes as a standard delivery. Lastly Every Note was awesome. It is a one stop app for creating lists. I was really into the talk to text function of it. It was a quick way for me to take notes on the go. I am a constant list maker, and this app was made for me. So all in all I was really impressed with this tablet. There are a lot of gadget options out there, but I highly recommend a Lenovo whether you are new to the tablet market or an experienced tech guru.
Whom You Know previously discussed this amazing device:
Features and Benefits Include:
- Android™ 4.0 OS and four point capacitive touch for multi-player gaming
-Built-in GPS for effortless navigation
-Rich HD video with 720p playback and micro-HDMI out for 1080p playback on your TV
-Comfortable for reading or viewing and weighs only 1.3 lbs
-Metal exterior and internal roll cage to protect against drops
Here's the configuration:
Brand:
IdeaTab
Series:
A2109
Processor:
Tegra 3 T30SL (1.2 Ghz)
Memory:
1 GB
HDD:
16 GB
Display:
9" (1280 x 800)
Slots/Ports:
MICRO-HDMI, MICRO USB
Battery:
6000 mAh
Camera:
Front: 1.3 MP Rear: 3.0 MP
O/S:
Android 4.0
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Also available, but we have not reviewed yet:
The S2110 starts at $399 and can be bundled with optional keyboard dock for PC functionality for $499. With up to 10 hours battery life with 30 days standby time, the S2110 is built for premium entertainment and productivity.The optional keyboard dock allows the user to move easily between tablet and PC. This keyboard also delivers double the battery life as well as provides an SD card reader and USB ports.
Features and Benefits:
- 10.1” HD display with wide viewing angle
-Dual speakers and SRS® TruMedia audio enhancement
-Rear camera with autofocus and LED flash
-Front webcam for crystal-clear video chatting.
-Built-in AGPS finds your location in as little as 10 seconds (3G model only)
-Built-in FM radio you can use offline
