Lenovo IdeaPad K1
The
IdeaPad K1 is one of two tablets from Lenovo, each with the same processing guts
and the same size of displays, but with very different physical
designs.Lenovo's IdeaPad K1 packs in all of the best features found in today's
modern Honeycomb tablets (upgradeable to Android 4.0) and offers some unique
Android optimizations and preloaded apps.The Lenovo IdeaPad K1 does have good
specs. Tegra 2 should provide plenty of power, the 32GB of on-board storage is
great and it's got a big, high-res screen. For under $500, that's not bad value
for money.
But, The design is thick and heavy
compared with the latest from Apple and Samsung, not all of the Android tweaks
pay off, and the screen isn't as bright as it could be.
The bottom line: Lenovo plays it
safe with the IdeaPad K1, delivering a solid tablet that does little to stand
out from the Honeycomb herd. Specifications
Release date08/4/11
Display type10.1 in TFT active
matrix - LED backlight - Yes
OSAndroid 3.1 (Honeycomb)
RAM1 GB - DDR2 SDRAM
ProcessorNVIDIA Tegra 2 1 GHz
Wireless connectivityIEEE
802.11nIEEE 802.11bBluetooth 2.1 EDRIEEE 802.11g
Dimensions (WxDxH)7.4 in x 0.5 in x
10.4 in
Weight1.6 lbs Price;$499.99
VS Apple iPad 2
The iPad 2 is
a well-balanced combination of sleek, inspiring design and a high-end
collection of premium specs that are tied together through an unrivalled user
interface and ease of use that ensures the product is open up to tablet novices
and gadget aficionados alike.Apple's iPad 2 is dramatically thinner and boasts
front and rear cameras, FaceTime video chat, a faster processor, and 3G options
for both AT&T and Verizon.The iPad 2 managed an astonishing 10 hours and 26
minutes of non-stop playback. That beats Apple's own claims, and bests its
nearest competitor -- the Xoom -- by about 2 hours.
But, The iPad's screen resolution
hasn't budged, photo quality is mediocre, there's still no Adobe Flash support,
and ports for HDMI, USB, and SD all require adapters.
The bottom line: The iPad 2 refines
an already excellent product. Its easy-to-use interface, vast app catalog, and
marathon battery life bolster Apple's claim to being the king of tablets. Specifications
Release date03/11/11
Display type9.7 in TFT active matrix
- LED backlight - Yes
OSApple iOS 5
ProcessorApple A5 1 GHz
Wireless connectivityIEEE
802.11nBluetooth 2.1 EDRIEEE 802.11bIEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11g
Dimensions (WxDxH)7.3 in x 0.4 in x
9.5 in
Weight21.2 oz
Price;$399.00 VS
Sony
Xperia Tablet S The
Sony Xperia Tablet S has a comfortable, high-quality design, a sharp-looking
screen, storage expansion, and potential as a universal remote
alternative.Nvidia's Tegra 3 processor is inside most of the tablets I've
tested in the last six months, and they pretty much all work the same. The
Xperia Tablet S is fast and responsive, and is particularly adept for playing
games — I'm getting really good at Shadowgun as I test more and more tablets,
and it's as smooth and impressive on the Xperia Tablet's display as any I've
tried.With a 6,000mAh battery, the Sony Xperia Tablet S doesn’t have a huge battery.
However, as its screen is so relatively low-tech, it doesn’t really need much
more. Set to play video, the tablet’s battery will last in excess of eight
hours, which is decent enough for a tablet of this size.
But, Unfortunately Wi-Fi currently
shuts off whenever the tablet sleeps, waking the tablet from sleep takes way
too long, and its screen flickers intermittently. Price is a bit high for
what's offered.
The bottom line: The Xperia Tablet S
has an excellent design, but there are cheaper alternatives that provide
similar and better tablet experiences.
Specifications
Display type9.4 inTFT active matrix
- Yes
OSAndroid 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
RAM1 GB
ProcessorNVIDIA Tegra 3 1.4 GHz
Wireless connectivityIEEE
802.11nIEEE 802.11bBluetooth 3.0IEEE 802.11aIEEE 802.11g
Dimensions (WxDxH)6.9 in x 0.5 in x
9.5 in
Weight1.22 lbs
Pricr;$327.84 to $410.99
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