Lenovo IdeaPad A1000 dual core tablet for under Rs. 9000

The IdeaPad A1000 got listed on the Lenovo online store for Rs. 8,980 but the page has been removed as of now. The 7 inch dual core tablet comes with built in SIM slot with 2G support.

The Lenovo IdeaPad A1000 is powered by MT8317 MediaTek’sdual core processor clocked at 1.2GHz. This 10.7 mm thick tab runs on the Android 4.1 OS with 1GB RAM and 4GB storage. There is a front camera of 0.3MP resolution.

It is a 7 inch tablet with 1024×600 pixels resolution. Weight is 340 grams. There is micro SD slot for adding additional storage space. With the built in SIM slot you can use the tab like a phone (phone functionality) and can also surf via the 2G network. Built in 3G is not supported, however you can connect an external dongle and access the same.

Other features are Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The battery is 3500 mAh capacity. Lenovo claims that the battery will last for over 7 hours on a single charge while surfing the net using Wi-Fi. This tab is listed on flipkart.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 launching

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 will be launched tomorrow in Delhi. The Tab 3 is available in 3 sizes 7, 8 and 10.1 inch, however only the 7 and 8 inch tab will be launched in India for now. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (3G)! now comes for approx Rs. 14,990.

Update : the Galaxy tab 3 has been launched for Rs 17,745  (7 inch) and Rs 21,725 (8 inch).

No doubt the 7 and 8 inch tablets will be cheaper as compared with the 10.1 inch and Samsung is getting a hang of what majority of the Indian consumers are looking for.

The price will be competitive and if rumors are to be believed the 7 inch will be under Rs. 13,000 and the 8 inch version could be priced under Rs. 19,000.  The Galaxy Tab 3 (8 inch) and the Galaxy Tab 3 (7 inch) is already listed on theSamsungindiaetore website without the price tag.

7 inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
This tab is powered by 1.2GHz dual core processor running Android 4.1 OS with 3MP rear camera and 1.2MP front camera. Camera can record full HD videos. RAM is 1GB and 8GB internal storage. 7 inch screen is with 1024×600 pixel resolution. Battery is 4000 mAh.

8 inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 3
The 8 inch version supports 1280×800 pixels and is powered by dual core Exynos 4412 processor clocked at 1.5GHz with Mali 400 GPU. This tab runs on Android 4.1 OS with 1.5GB RAM and 16GB internal storage. There is rear camera of 5MP auto focus and front camera is 1.3MP. Other features are Bluetooth 4, micro USB, Wi-Fi and A-GPS. Battery is of 4450 mAh capacity.

These tabs are also available in with SIM slot and without SIM variants. I am not sure yet if both these variants will be available in India.  The price of both these tabs will be announced SOON  – stayed tuned.