Lenovo Announces A1000 and A3000 Android tablets

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Lenovo has added a couple of new Android tablets to their lineup. Both are 7-inch tabs called the IdeaTab A1000 and A3000 respectively. Here's a breakdown of specs:

Lenovo IdeaTab A1000 - Can currently be purchased with a $40 web discount, totaling $149, by activating the code “HOMEPCDEAL” when checking out. (for a limited time only)

• 7-inch IdeaTab A1000 has a resolution of 1024 x 600
• MediaTek 8317 dual-core Cortex-A9 CPU at 1.20GHz
• 1GB of RAM memory
• 8 hours of web browsing over a WiFi connection
• Battery 3500mAh unit
• 16GB, expandable with up to 32GB via microSD
• Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
• 0.3 megapixel front camera for video chat and Dolby audio
• White or black

Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 - Cost of which $229 (and no promotion)

• Same 7-inch Display as the A1000
• MediaTek 6575 single core Cortex-A9 CPU running at 1.2GHz
• 1GB of RAM memory
• 16GB, microSD slot supports cards of up to 64GB
• 3500mAh battery
• Rear 5 megapixel camera is present on board, along with the 0.3 megapixel front shooter
• Only available in black

Here are a couple of source links below to check out these new tablets.

Source: Lenovo (1) & (2)

 

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Lenovo is trying to get a head start on the competition by releasing the Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS ahead of others. I prefer to wait and buy the real thing : Google Nexus 7 is reported to be released soon at a retail price of $199.