Introduction
Lenovo has never been a strong or serious player in the Android tablet space per se, which is duly noted from their offerings over the last couple of years. In fact, they haven’t produced something high-end to tangle with the greats, but rather, they’ve attacked the opposite end of the spectrum with entry-level models. Sure to attract some budget conscious individuals, the $160 priced Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 is no doubt something noteworthy to mention over other things. Seriously, we’re crossing our fingers with this one, especially considering it’s cheap – though, it doesn’t always translate to better, as we’ve come to know all too well.
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Box and contents
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- microUSB cable
- Wall Charger
- Quick User Guide
- Important Safety and Handling Information
Design
Sadly, there’s nothing satisfying with the design of the IdeaTab A1000 – it’s just straight out boring and behind the times. Compared to the class-leader in the space, the Nexus 7, it’s longer, wider, thicker, and boasts beefy bezels. And it doesn’t help either that it’s weighty (11.99 oz) by today’s standards too, which is rather strange considering it’s donning a plastic body. Overall, it’s the epitome of a cheaply made tablet, as the plastic casing scratches easily.
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Aside from the sizable bezels around the display, we also spot the IdeaTab A1000 wielding dual speakers and a front-facing VGA 0.3-megapixel camera. Around its trim, we find all the usual ports and buttons – like its power key, volume control, microphone, microUSB port, and 3.5mm headset jack. Indeed a sight for sore eyes, it packs an always useful microSD card slot. In keeping it low cost in price, the tablet lacks a rear camera.
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The sides of the Lenovo IdeaTab A1000
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