Lenovo IdeaTab S2109A (2012): Full Review – Part 3

Hardware and Software

The new IdeaTab S2109A comes equipped with a dual-core OMAP 4430 processor clocked at 1 GHz and 1GB of DDR2 RAM, and comes in 16GB and 32GB varieties. 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi support, Bluetooth 3.0, and GPS are included as well as gyroscope, accelerometer, and digital-compass support are a standard these days, unless you are looking at Kindle Fire, and do not make a buzz.

The dual-core processor is a little old for the contemporary market though there are some slates with the same specs. But keeping in mind the price, there are quad-core device available in the same $350 price range. Needless to say, iPad 2 is available for $400.

The device also comes pre-installed with Android 4.0.4, Ice Cream Sandwich. There is not much of a difference between 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 upgrade but Lenovo has attempted to show off with some of the pre-installed apps, most of which can be purchased online from Google Play for free.

The only application that makes a stronger statement in the bunch is the file manager, that lets you store and manage files on the storage device with PC-like interface.

Performance

When it comes to the efficiency of the new S2109A, it stands on Achilles’ heel in most of the features. Its battery drains faster than many of the dual-core processors and the screen is not as sharp as most of today’s tablets.

The video playback has stutter and the camera app does not open after browsing the web or watching movies at extended length. Periodic usage of the device asks for external power source every 8 hours. Though there is not much of a difference in resolution when swiping through menus or playing games, there is substantial evidence of low screen resolution when browsing web or reading a book.

Final Take

For a Lenovo, the $350 price is quite attractive but there are quad-core tablets like the Asus TF300 in the market for almost the same amount of money, $380 to be exact, and then there is always iPad 2 that is available for $400.

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