The company Lenovo has introduced at Mobile World Congress a new economic yet powerful tablet-centric Windows 8.1 operating system and productivity. And, despite not having a sheet too flashy, offers services such as a full year of free Office 365 for unlimited use tools Microsoft Office Suite. All this in a tablet with 8-inch screen capable of displaying images at 1280 x 800 pixels with its Intel Atom processor and its 2GB of RAM. It also has 64 GB storage and a battery life of seven hours. All with adjusted price. We discussed in detail below.
Design and Display
This tablet Lenovo Ideapad MIIX 300 is easy to look at. With an attractive signed by Lenovo that is based on the simplicity of the lines and materials. And it is a device with plastics, although as big note is the back cover, simulating brushed aluminum to provide a touch of elegance and a more sophisticated touch, do not invite to convince the user that is a tablet range input. All this in a fairly compact size, though without surprise: 130 x 215 x 9.3 mm. Also according to the weight of 360 grams, this is in the middle of the tablets of 8 inches.
As for your screen, Lenovo has chosen functionality. Therefore includes a panel of 8 inch diagonal IPS technology. This means the images to see the light of day thanks to its powerful brightness and a wide viewing angle. This display has a maximum resolution of 1280 x 800 or WXGA, which allows marry the HD standard when displaying documents, videos or games. It also offers a pixel density of 189 ppi, along with 300 nit brightness is to prevent outside light hinder viewing. More than enough to perform any task through this tablet.
Camera and Multimedia
Lenovo has refused to provide the highest quality photographic lenses tablet Ideapad MIIX 300. Thus, it is known that in the back of the camera offers features a 5 megapixel sensor along with an LED flash, while the front the sensor lens is 2 megapixels. Both without auto focus. Enough to conduct video calls or take any snapshot or video, but the image quality awards in this device.
Something similar happens with sound. And is that only has a built-in 1 watt speaker in the lower back. Enough to play any sound or music, but not expect a high quality and definition in tone, much less surround effect. And this tablet is designed especially to work.
Power and memory
Looking directly into the Lenovo Ideapad MIIX 300 must speak of a processor Intel’s Atom line, but without specifying what model or what specific features have. Yes, this brain sees supported its output in 2 GB of RAM. A surprising fact considering the rest of the sheet, and offers multitasking smoothly and effectively to the user, avoiding problems like lag or delays in performing tasks.
Regarding storage capacity the data is also bittersweet. While it has a space of 64 GB, enough for a small collection of documents, music, images and videos, the problem is that it is not expandable. So, you are missing a slot for MicroSD cards that add more space to the user.
Operating System and Applications
As for the operating system, it seems the reason for this tablet. A bet of Lenovo to bring Windows 8.1 to a tablet focused on work and productivity for those who prefer Microsoft’s operating system. This is the latest version, which provides an environment for work and leisure equally, noted for its attractive visual aspect in which the home screen and tiles are the real protagonists. This counting operation of a computer operating system on a tablet, either to manage files, run programs or exploit applications.
And precisely in applications is where surprised this tablet. Thus, arrives with access to key tools Microsoft, enjoying a year of free access to Office 365. That is, without limitations to create and edit documents in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, or when storing in OneDrive. Apart from these issues the user has access to Windows Store, where you can download games and free and paid applications.
Connectivity
Despite being designed as a working tool and productivity, Lenovo wanted to save and Ideapad MIIX 300 does not have the ability to connect to wireless networks. Therefore, only has an antenna WiFi 802.11 b, g, n to connect to the Internet. Useful when you are at home or in the office, but no more refinements travel connection. Another issue that was missing, but not really useful on a tablet is its geolocation sensor or GPS.
However, it has Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity. It also has a microUSB 2.0 port for charging your battery or serves mass storage disk for a computer you exchange files. Along with this also has a 3.5 mm jack headphone port, where to get better sound.
Autonomy and availability
Lenovo did not want either specify the battery capacity of this tablet Ideapad MIIX 300. Of course, says it is capable of supporting up to 7 hours of use, according to their estimates.
As for its launch, Lenovo has dated for this summer, landing July globally, unable to choose between different finishes or colors of your case.
Price and Review
Regarding the cost of this Lenovo Ideapad MIIX 300 reach dealers with a price still unconfirmed euro but at $ 150. It is expected that the cost is similar in Europe.
In short, it is a tablet that does not protrude technical specifications nor by design. And is that Lenovo has chosen to reach those users who need a tool to work with Windows 8.1 operating system. Yes, highlights its 8-inch screen and 1280 x 800 pixels and autonomy that provide an uninterrupted work up to 7 hours. We also offer 2 GB of RAM to give fluidity to their tasks, although dependent on an Intel Atom processor without much artifice. Of course all this is based on the idea of productivity, with the gift from Microsoft for a free year 365 Ofice service.