Consumer electronics products from Lenovo are usually expected to deliver plenty of value for the money, and the IdeaTab A2109 tablet is no exception. It’s one of the few Android-powered tablets on the market with a 9-inch HD screen and it ships with what was once the latest version of the Android software, version 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
So what exactly does the A2109 have to offer that’s not available on other tablets?
At first glance, very little. Like so many other tablets released this year, it uses a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 CPU, has 1GB of RAM, and has 8 or 16GB of internal storage. Take a look at the size though. Since the 2109 uses a 9-inch screen, it’s a little smaller and therefore lighter and somewhat easier to carry around than most alternatives. Also notice the price. You can buy this tablet for up to $200 cheaper than others with similar specs. That alone makes it a very attractive proposition.
The thing that seems to be the most irksome about this model is the quality of its touchscreen display. According to most reviewers, it offers narrow viewing angles, so it’s good for watching movies or playing games but not for serious reading on the go. For many users that may not be an issue and we think that, as long as Lenovo keeps this one attractively priced, its definitely worth a look.
Need to Know: Lenovo IdeaTab A2109
1. Boasts a 1280x800 9-inch touchscreen display. (The Good)
2. Ships with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich by default. (The Good)
3. Uses a not-so-powerful version of the quad-core Tegra 3 processor from NVIDIA. (The Bad)
4. Jelly Bean upgrade is unclear. (The Bad)
What the Critics Are Saying...
- K.T. Bradford, Digital TrendsLenovo came really close to making a great tablet, but one major flaw keeps the IdeaPad A2109 from a wholehearted recommendation.
- Grant Hatchimonji, TabletPCReviewThe Lenovo IdeaTab A2109 is the sort of tablet that would pique my interest if I ever found it on sale. Despite its flaws, it definitely has some redeeming features like its great performance and solid battery life, so if one were to come across it at a discounted price -- say, $250 or so -- then it...
- Konrad Krawczyk , Laptop Magnull
- Chris Burns, SlashGearThis device is a good effort from Lenovo, but put up in a competition against the rest of the Tegra 3 tablets we’ve seen, it’s just a bit lacking. If you’re looking for a 9-inch tablet with NVIDIA processing power inside it, this is your best bet, that’s for certain – e...
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