Lenovo is debuting a troika of new tablets today that each offer a little something for everyone and at some reasonable prices.
For the casual user simply looking for something to watch videos or read, there is the Android TAB A7-50. Priced at $129 and in stores this May, the ebony-colored TAB A7 has a 7-inch wide HD display, 5GB of storage and is powered by a quad-core processor that should enable it handle any multimedia task. It has a 2-megapixel front-facing camera along with a 5-megapixel rear camera.
There is also a step-down version called the TAB A7-40 that only has a front facing camera.
For those more interested in bringing their home entertainment experience on the road, there is the TAB A8. This model, $179 and available in May, comes in a midnight blue and has an 8-inch HD display and offers Dolby audio for a better sound experience. It also uses a quad-core processor. Lenovo believes this unit is perfect for anyone looking to watch videos, listen to music or just check on their social media sites.
Lenovo enters into the productivity space with the Tab A10. This unit sports a 10.1-inch HD display and the company offers an optional Bluetooth keyboard so the user can do a bit more than just watch movies. The quad-core processor supports the most basic office productivity tasks enabling the user to leave their laptop at home. The tablet will cost $249, and for an extra $50, the customer can pick up a keyboard. It will be in stores in May.
"Lenovo's latest A-series tablet family is designed to meet the demands of today's young, active users who are always on the go, and have lifestyle requirements that are as diverse as their own personalities. With these latest additions to our tablet portfolio, we've introduced devices that speaks directly to each consumer's habits, whether it's enjoying music, reading e-books or watching videos on the go," said Shao Tao, VP, Lenovo and head of Mobile BU, "Our Android family of tablets will appeal to users around the world as we've built our products to be highly flexible to serve multiple needs and budgets."
