Lenovo Ideaphone K900 available May 6th in China

by Spencer McClendon on Apr 24th 2013, 8:56am
tagged Clover Trail+, IdeaPhone, K900, lenovo

Do you remember back in March when we told you of the leaked launch date and pricing for Lenovo’s new Intel powered Ideaphone K900? What about when it showed up in benchmarks barely beating the Samsung Galaxy S 4? It looks like China is going to start selling it on May 6th, however we don’t have any pricing for the device, nor do we know if it will ever make it out of China as of yet.

The Lenovo Ideaphone runs on Intel’s Atom Clover Trail+ processor clocked at 2 GHz, has a full HD 5.5 inch screen, 16 GB of storage and a 2500 mAh battery that charges in just 90 minutes. The device runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, and has Wireless Display which is a feature that allows the user to play media on the TV without, you guessed it, wires. The specs just keep coming, it is 6.9 mm thick, and has the same 13 megapixel camera that can be found in the Sony Xperia Z.

I don’t know about you, but I would really like to see this phone in my region some time soon. Would you buy this if it came to your area?

Source: GSM insider

Lenovo IdeaPhone K900 barely beats out the Galaxy S 4 in benchmarks thanks to Intel CPU

by Jared Peters on Apr 2nd 2013, 11:32pm
tagged atom, Clover Trail+, IdeaPhone, Intel, K900, lenovo

The Galaxy S 4 is one of the most high end phones money can buy in terms of sheer processing power, but it’s hard for any one device to hold that title for long in the quickly evolving mobile industry. This time, it looks like Lenovo and Intel are the ones looking to outdo Samsung. Lenovo’s latest 5.5 inch phablet, the IdeaPhone K900, packs a zippy dual-core Intel Atom Clover Trail+ CPU clocked at 2 GHz. And, according some AnTuTu benchmarks, it actually edges out Samsung’s Exynos 5 (octa-core) processor. Of course, at that point, you wouldn’t really notice much difference in real world usage of either device, but it goes to show that more cores don’t necessarily mean a better processor.

The K900 features a full HD 5.5 inch screen, Intel’s Atom Clover Trail+ processor, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage, 2500 mAh battery, but no micro SD card slot. Are any of you surprised that Intel’s processor did so well in benchmarks?

source: Phone Arena

Lenovo announces S920 – quad-core smartphone powered by 4.2 Jelly Bean

by Nathan Alvarez on Mar 23rd 2013, 2:28pm
tagged lenovo, S920

Earlier in March, images of mid-range devices from Lenovo appeared online implying the company was working on more affordable handsets for consumers. One of these devices, the S920, has been officially announced by Lenovo with specs matching previous reports. The S920 features a 5.3 inch 1280 x 720 HD display, Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, a rear camera coming in at 8 megapixels with a 2 megapixel front facing camera, 1 GB of RAM and a Micro SD slot all powered by a 2,250 mAh battery. The device also features a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor made by MediaTek whom Lenovo is partnering with. All of these components are encased in a sheer 7.9mm body. The S920 will be available in China in early April, but Lenovo has not yet announced global availability. Other devices that were seen in recent images have not been officially announced yet so check back with TalkAndroid in the coming weeks for more official announcements.

Source: UnwiredView

Details Leaked About Lenovo K900 Launch Date and Pricing

by Jason Bracey on Mar 11th 2013, 8:39pm
tagged 4.2 Jelly Bean, Android, atom, Clover Trail+, Corning Gorilla glass 2, Intel, K900, lenovo, Z2580

As previously reported, the Lenovo K900 is a mid-range device with some impressive specs. Though the device is a mere 6.9mm thick, it packs quite a punch with its purported Z2580 Clover Trail+ Atom chipset. The CPU will be a dual-core 2GHz processor.

That’s only the beginning, the K900 will also come standard with a 5.5″, 1080p Full HD touchscreen. I know, you have heard all this before, right? So let’s get down to the good stuff!

When will the product roll out and where? Production is already underway for the K900 and reports indicate it will hit the ground in Japan on April 17. » Read the rest

Images of new Lenovo mid-range devices discovered

by Jeff Causey on Mar 8th 2013, 12:53pm
tagged leak, lenovo, S820, S920

Lenovo appears to be working on a pair of mid-range devices to compete for buyers looking for more affordable devices. Although projected to be a middle tier device, the Lenovo S920 will reportedly come with a 5.3-inch screen in a case with narrow bezels, a quad-core processor, dual-SIM support, a decent battery clocking in at 2,250 mAh all running Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean when launched. » Read the rest

Lenovo announces new Android tablets at MWC 2013

by Jeff Causey on Feb 24th 2013, 2:12pm
tagged A1000, A3000, lenovo, MWC 2013, S6000, tablet

Lenovo has announced three new Android tablets at Mobile World Congress 2013, including a pair of 7-inch devices and a 10-inch tablet. Lenovo’s new entry level tablet is the A1000 powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 16GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot capable of holding another 32GB of memory, and running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The other 7-inch device is the A3000 packing a quad-core 1.2GHz processor and able to hold up to 64GB of total memory between internal and external sources. Lenovo says an HSPA+ version will be available. Stepping up in size, Lenovo also announced the 10-inch S6000. The S6000 will have a cellular option available like the A3000.

In addition to the news regarding their new tablets, Lenovo also announced Lenovo Mobile Access. This is a new cellular service that will be pre-loaded on Lenovo tablets. Consumers will be able to instantly access the Internet using the service. Lenovo does not provide any information as to how much data or time will be available, but consumers will be prompted to either renew or select a different provider when the initial batch of service expires.

Lenovo indicates the devices will be available in the second quarter of 2013. Hit the break for the full press release from Lenovo. » Read the rest

AT&T to offer Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 with or without a contract

by Jared Peters on Jan 13th 2013, 12:10am
tagged AT&T, ideatab a2107, lenovo

Are you an AT&T customer looking to pick up a cheap tablet? AT&T’s got you covered. You can grab a completely unsubsidized, off contract Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 for only $199.99 on AT&T’s website. For this lightweight little 7-inch tablet, that’s not a bad price, especially if you don’t need the latest and greatest tech but want something to watch Netflix on the go with. And for a limited time, you can opt for a two year service agreement to knock $100 off the price of this tablet, since it sports 3G radios. Aside from the 3G, the IdeaTab packs a 7 inch HD screen, a 1GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM and a 2MP camera. It’s not going to make your jaw drop, but if CES this year made you a little envious of all the new devices, this deal might just scratch your tablet itch.

source: AT&T

Hands On With The Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon Tablet [Video]

by Roy Alugbue on Jan 8th 2013, 1:46pm
tagged Aura UI, BlueStacks App Player, CES 2013, IdeaCentre Horizon, lenovo, microsoft, tablet, Windows Surface

While some of us may feel a little iffy about Windows Surface Tablets out there, Lenovo is out to change that perception by introducing the IdeaCentre Horizon tablet. While the massive 27-inch display, “Aura” custom UI and the ability to play air hockey are each nothing to sneeze at— the real noteworthy aspect of the device is the fact it can operate Android apps, thanks to the Bluestacks Android player which comes preloaded. And before you ask— yes— the apps work like a charm and operate as if you’re on a traditional Android device.

If you’re in the market for a Windows-based tablet, but want something that’s Android-friendly— the IdeaCentre Horizon may be a compelling option. Hit the break to check out the hands-on video in all its glory.

» Read the rest

Lenovo brings Android applications to Windows 8 computers with Bluestacks

by Colton Kaiser on Jan 7th 2013, 4:11pm
tagged Android, app player, bluestacks, CES 2013, lenovo, Windows 8

With AMD already being the first major company to team up with Bluestacks in an effort to bring Android applications to the PC, Lenovo has followed suit. The computer manufacturer has announced a partnership with Bluestacks to bring the Android App Player to all current and future Windows 8 PCs. This means users will have the ability to sync their most-used applications and even swap SMS messages between their computer and smartphone. Unfortunately, there’s no word on when the new software will launch, so it looks like we’ll have to keep our fingers crossed. In the meantime, you can catch the company’s official press release below.

For all of our CES 2013 coverage, head to our CES-2013 hub. » Read the rest

Holiday Contest: Win one of two Lenovo IdeaPad A2109 tablets courtesy of NVIDIA and TalkAndroid [Updated With Winners]

by Robert Nazarian on Dec 19th 2012, 4:46pm
tagged Contests, lenovo, nvidia

For those of you that think a 7-inch tablet is too small and a 10-incher is too big, the Lenovo IdeaPad A2109 might be just right for you. It sports a 9-inch display, but also packs a lot of power thanks to the NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor. Speaking of NVIDIA, they were nice enough to provide us with a couple of units to give to our awesome readers. All you have to do is comment below with what gift you want most this Holiday Season. You have until Friday, January 21 at 11:59pm EST. We will pick two random winners on Saturday, January 22 and announce them here. Make sure you are using a real email address for your account because that’s how we will contact you. Good luck!!

UPDATE

Congratulations to our winners

Darrell
Erik P.

Both of you will receive emails with instructions!! Thank you everyone for playing and look for another contest soon.

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