This seems to be the age of tablets where as time passes they become more young and flexible. We are refering to Lenovo's new tablet lineup: Yoga Tablet 8 & Tablet 10. With innovative design and pricing, we think Lenovo is best in hitting the sweet spot between the specs and wallet. Take a look at the review of the Yoga Masters right below.
Lenova Yoga Tablet 8
The Yoga Masters right here have a prominent bulge at the bottom which supposedly holds the battery. Lenovo claims that the battery stuffed in is a laptop grade battery which means you get upto 18 hours of usage. Doesn't that blow away the competition already? Well, not quite. The Yoga Masters have 3 Tilt modes where in the first mode sits on the table just inclined at 20 degree angle giving you the comfort to type in. The second and the third tilt modes are when you pull out the stand that hides underneath. When the stand is pulled out it makes it easier to watch movies and type in using a bluetooth keyboard. With design so unique, we think Lenovo deserves some appreciation. But lets cut to the chase, you all wanna know what the internals are. Well, they are not so shiny but they can handle. With Android 4.2.2 and Lenovo's proprietary UI, 1.2 Ghz Quad Core CPU and MediaTek 8125 SoC, 1GB RAM and 8 inch 1280x800 resolution IPS LCD display, the tablets seem to be for the entry level and mid-range consumers. With 6000 mAH battery for Tablet 8, you get a whole lot of entertainment and work time. Talking about entertainment you get 16GB internal and microSD for expansion. With a price tag of Rs. 15000($249), we think its a great tablet for work, play and entertainment.
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Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10
The elder among the two is Tablet 10. It features the same Android 4.2.2 and Lenovo's proprietary UI, 1.2Ghz Quad Core CPU, MediaTek 8125 SoC, 1GB RAM and a 10 inch 1280x800 IPS LCD display. Oh comeon, cut Lenovo some slack. With a beefier 9000 mAH battery, this master can practice till you sleep. Both the tablets are 3G and Wi-fi compabtible and with Bluetooth 4.0. With Dual Dolby speakers at the front for both Tablet 8 and Tablet 10 , the sound is clear and crisp with little to no distortion at high volume. There is also a 5MP camera for both tablets at the back sans LED flash. The bulge at the bottom translates to a better hold and grip when held in the potrait mode. Just like the Tablet 8, Tablet 10 too has 3 tilt modes. Pricing is in at $300 which roughly translates to Rs. 18000.
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 & Tablet 10 - Full Tablet Spec Comparison
| Specifications | Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 | Lenovo Yoga Tablet 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Network | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 900/ 2100 | HSDPA 900/ 2100 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen 16M Colors | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Display Size | 1280 x 800 pixels, 8 inches (~188 ppi pixel density) | 1280 x 800 pixels, 8 inches (~150 ppi pixel density) |
| Features | Quad-Core 1.2 Ghz Processor, Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), 1 GB RAM | Quad-Core 1.2 Ghz Processor, Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), 1 GB RAM |
| Phonebook | Yes, Practically Unlimited | Yes, Practically Unlimited |
| Call Records | Yes, Practically Unlimited | Yes, Practically Unlimited |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB Internal Storage, 1 GB RAM | 16 GB Internal Storage, 1 GB RAM |
| Card Slot Memory | Yes, Microsd upto 64 GB | Yes, Microsd upto 64 GB |
| GPRS | Yes, Class 12 | Yes, Class 12 |
| EDGE | Yes, Class 12 | Yes, Class 12 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wifi Direct, Wifi HotSpot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wifi Direct, Wifi HotSpot |
| USB | Yes, MicroUSB 2.0 | Yes, MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Bluetooth | Yes v4.0 With A2DP | Yes v4.0 With A2DP |
| 3G | HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps | HSDPA 21 Mbps, HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps |
| Camera Primary | 5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels, autofocus, NO LED flash, Geo Tagging | 5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels, autofocus, NO LED flash, Geo Tagging |
| Video | Yes, 1080 @30fps | Yes, 1080p @30fps |
| Secondary | Yes, VGA (0.3 MP) | Yes, VGA (0.3 MP) |
| Sound Alert Type | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, Dual Dolby speakers | Yes, Dual Dolby speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| OS, CPU, Chipset And GPU | Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), 1.2 Ghz Quad-core Cortex A7 Processor, MediaTek 8125 SoC, PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU | AAndroid OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) (Plus Point), Quad-Core 2 GHz Cortex A7 Processor, MediaTek 8125 SoC, PowerVR SGX 544MP3 GPU |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Browser | HTML5 With Adobe Flash (Download From Outside) | HTML5 With Adobe Flash (Download From Outside) |
| Radio | Yes, FM Radio | Yes, FM Radio |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS support | Yes, with A-GPS support |
| Java | Yes, via Java MIDP emulator | Yes, via Java MIDP emulator |
| Colors | Black | Black |
| Battery | Standard battery, Li-Ion 6000 mAh | Standard battery, Li-Ion 9000 mAh |
| Talktime | Up to 18 hrs | Up to 18 hrs |
| Standby | Not Available | Not Available |
| Price | Rs 15500($249) | Rs 18600($300) |
Author : Nadeem Ansari
Designation: Senior Editor
Bio: A gadget freak who can't make a day without his tiny little toys and is constantly trying to keep himself up to date with the latest events in tech history. Loves to read and write articles.
Bio: A gadget freak who can't make a day without his tiny little toys and is constantly trying to keep himself up to date with the latest events in tech history. Loves to read and write articles.
