The company Lenovo has used the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to present an interesting and powerful tablet. This is the Lenovo TAB 2 A10, a revision of its previous version in size 10.1 inch FullHD display, now with a quad-core processor Mediatek running at 64 bit and 2 GB of RAM for power and fluidity . All this in a very beautiful body that surprises with its profile of only 8.9 millimeters thick. Also comes ready to connect to networks 4G high-speed Internet and a 7,000 mAh battery that gives great autonomy. But all detail below.
Design and Display
Having seen the Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70 is possible to recognize lines and styles with which the company provides its devices. A simple and even simple front visual design that advocates for small rounded corners and straight lines, but that is more peculiar to the back of the tablet, where speakers and camera populate the top. All in a polycarbonate body with measures 171mm x 247mm x 8.9 mm, offering a compact appearance. Although it has a weight of 509 grams and can be a bit heavy to hold with one hand.
As for your screen, it’s one of the interesting points. And its 10.1-inch panel is IPS technology, offering good brightness for viewing their content in broad daylight and viewing angles than other screens. It is capable of displaying images at a maximum resolution FullHD and marrying the controlling current standard of quality content, but not go for what is coming. The picture quality is quite high, with sharp detail thanks to the density of 219 pixels per inch that have successfully introduced.
Camera and Multimedia
Regarding the photographic section of this Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70 include something bittersweet aspects. On one side is the main objective (posterior) with an 8 megapixel sensor, located in the top center of the housing. An average camera that offers high resolution contents chords and details, with an autofocus so that images will not be blurry, but without the presence of an LED flash. So not convenient for shooting in low-light environments. Apart from this, it has a front camera for video calls selfies and good quality thanks to its 5 megapixel sensor, which provides high resolutions in the contents.
Much more interesting is the sound section. And this tablet includes a sound bar with several speakers in the rear. The funny thing is that it has the Dolby Atmos certification, achieving great sound quality and surround effect. Something that is especially enjoys watching movies, or playing videos.
Power and memory
In Lenovo have wanted to give this second edition of his TAB 10 processor capable of moving any application, content or game time. That is why Mediatek MT8732 has an integrated quad-core chip capable of running at 1.5 Ghz and 64-bit architecture for what is to come. Power that is based on 2 GB of RAM to create a seamless experience enables effective use and multitasking, no slowdowns.
Meanwhile, the storage in this tablet is 16GB of internal space. To which subtract several GB space occupied by both the operating system and preinstalled applications. However, it can be extended to 64 GB with its microSD card slot.
Operating System and Applications
The Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70 brings Google’s Android operating system version 4.4, also known as KitKat. This is not the latest version, but offers all the beauty of this operating system with an environment to install all applications and tools, communicate with other devices and provide efficient performance. In addition, Lenovo has confirmed that the update to Android 5.0 Lollipop arrive during the month of June, offering its multiple user accounts on the same tablet as well as its renewed visual appearance and efficiency improvements. As the functionality of this device is insured for a good season.
In terms of applications, Android Series introduces Google’s own tools. Thus, on starting the tablet user can communicate with messages and video calls through Hangouts, watch videos on YouTube, storing documents in Google Drive or view maps and routes on Google Maps, among other options. It also features Google Play Store, the store where you can buy games like Candy Crush Saga, applications like WhatsApp and Facebook, or even content such as books, movies and albums.
Connectivity
This is another point in highlighting this tablet. And the Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70 has two versions. One for those who choose to connect via its antenna Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz 802.11 b / g / n + 5GHz 802.11a), and another for those who decide to opt for the 4G or LTE, networks of high-speed Internet time .
Can not miss a tablet other connectivity components as a GPS (A-GPS), Bluetooth 4.0 port to connect to other devices, 3.5 mm headphone jack port, MicroSIM slot and a slot for memory card MicroSD, besides the usual USB port to charge or transfer document and content between the tablet and a computer.
Autonomy and availability
Lenovo has not been left behind when it comes to equip your tablet with hours of autonomy. A must to its battery of 7,000 mAh, the component possibly more weight given to this tablet but offers up to 15.5 hours of uninterrupted use to users, according to the evidence of Lenovo itself.
As for your data marketing, Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70 hit the market from next April in two different models, opting for WiFi or 4G, which have two different processors: MediaTek MT8165 and MT8732 MediaTek respectively. In addition, it will come in two colors: white pearl and black midnight.
Price and Review
Currently Lenovo has offered only the cost of the tablet in the US currency, centering between 200 and $ 300 depending on WiFi or 4G versions. As a set price for a device with strong technical specifications. We will have to wait even to know their final price in the European market.
In short, a tablet that focuses on audiovisual content thanks to its 10.1-inch full HD display with IPS technology, but also its rear bar with Dolby Atmos sound technology. Something that provides an immersive experience when watching movies or playing games. It also has a powerful processor Mediatek to move any content without muss, supported by 2GB of RAM to provide fluidity. Yes, in a somewhat heavier than usual tablet. Sure inside has a 7,000 mAh battery, offering a long autonomy.