(Image: Lenovo)Lenovo announced it was launching its IdeaPad A1 Tablet starting at a reduced price of $199 USD
HP's $99 TouchPad last month caused a buying frenzy among consumers and now it seems that everyone wants a cheap tablet.
Lenovo quickly discerned the trending appetite for low-cost tablets and announced it was launching the IdeaPad A1, costing just $199.
Although not as cheap as HP's marked-down price of $99, it is the cheapest branded tablet in the industry that won't be discontinued (like the HP TouchPad) and offers good options.
Although the 7-inch IdeaPad is 2.7 inches smaller than Apple's iPad 2, its price as compared to the iPad 2's or Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1's $499 is surely outstanding.
It does a good job also when compared to other same league 7-inch branded tablets. Take for instance Acer's Iconia Tab at $329, Samsung's Galaxy Tab at $280, or even the rumored 7-inch Amazon tablet that will sell for $250, according to TechCrunch.
The IdeaPad A1 runs Android 2.3, code named Gingerbread, is 0.5 inches thick, and weighs less than 500 grams.
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Other specs include:
- 3 Megapixel Back Camera
- 0.3 Megapixel Front Camera
- 7 Hours of Battery Life
Shipping for the IdeaPad will begin at the end of September and will be sold through partnering retailers.
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