Lenovo Kicks Off MWC With Several New Tablets!

Lenovo is kicking off the 2015 Mobile World Congress by announcing several new tablets, that will run on either Android or Windows operating systems. These three new tablets are designed to give consumer more choice and to provide a unique package of features. Lenovo’s new A Series continues with its heritage by offering two more affordable tablets without cutting down on the features, while the new ideapad MIIX 300 is offering a Windows experience in a portable 8-inch size.

The first of the two new A Series tablets is the TAB 2 A10-70, which will be landing in April of 2015 and is starting at $199. Lenovo is showcasing this device as an affordable entertainment tablet, that can still perform and provide many hours of use regardless of the price. It features a 10.1-inch Full HD Display with a 1920 X 1200 resolution. Complimenting the display is Dolby Atmos 3D Surround Sound, along with a 64-bit MTK 1.5Ghz Quad Core Processor with 2GB of RAM. The software experience is a customized version of Android 4.4 Kit Kat. It is powered by a 7000mAh battery, which Lenovo is estimating provides around 10 hours of battery life a day. For photos, selfies, and video chatting you get a 5 megapixel camera on the front, along with an 8 megapixel camera on the back. The A10 features both WiFi and 4G LTE, in the United States we have reached out to ask which carriers it will work on and will report back. The WiFi versions will start at $199, while the 4G LTE or cellular variants start at $279.

Next up we have the Tab 2 A8 which is another option for an entry-level affordable tablet that doesn’t cut down on performance or features. For starters you get a 8-inch 1280 X 800 display and the same Dolby Atmos Surround Sound that is on the A10. But the A8 is lighter and more portable at just 330 grams. It is powered by Android 5.0 Lollipop, which brings hope for it to get future software updates. It also features a 64-bit MTK 1.3Ghz Quad Core Processor with 2GB of RAM, a 4200mAh battery, a 2 megapixel front camera, and a 5 megapixel camera on the back. It can feature both WiFi and 4G LTE connectivity, plus you get a dual sim slot which can support both voice and data. The Tab 2 A8 is landing in June and will start at $149 for WiFi variants and $179 for LTE.

Lastly, Lenovo has a new tablet for fans of Windows, introducing the ideapad MIIX 300. For starters it is running Windows 8.1 with Bing and is powered by a Intel Bay Trail T CR, ATOM Quad core processor with up to 2GB of RAM. You can have up to 64GB of storage and get a year Office 365 for free. The MIIX 300 has a 8-inch 1280 x 800 WUXGA display, a 2 megapixel front camera, and on a 5 megapixel lens on the back. The Lenovo ideapad MIIX 300 will be landing in July for around $300.

Overall, Lenovo’s first announcements at the 2015 Mobile World Congress are exciting and it shows their commitment to making products both affordable and feature worthy. The new A Series and the addition to the ideapad MIIX lineup show continued innovation and I am looking forward to checking them out in the future. In the meantime, you can see a press release and a gallery below.

Press Release

New Lenovo Tablets Prove Big Technologies and Savings Come in Small Packages

A Series Tablets Package LTE Connectivity, Dolby Atmos Cinema Sound and Affordability Even More Choice with A Series Android and MIIX 300 Windows Tablets

BARCELONA ― March 1, 2015: As a leader in building devices for the uniquely personal ways people use technology today, Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) has created three new consumer tablet choices: a pair of A Series Android tablets, the Lenovo TAB 2 A8 and A10-70, and a Windows tablet, the ideapad MIIX 300. Debuting at Mobile World Congress 2015, these different devices help meet consumers’ desire for entertainment and portability at prices set for universal appeal.

The all-new A Series proves affordable tablets can go big for entertainment capabilities with their high-speed LTE connectivity and Dolby Atmos® technology. These tablets not only keep people connected virtually anywhere, but they also make movies, TV shows and music more enjoyable with astonishing clarity, richness, power and depth over their built-in speakers. Meanwhile, the 8-in ideapad MIIX 300 offers Windows users pocket-sized productivity.

TAB 2 A10-70 – A Digital Bestie for Massively Hungry Media Addicts

Now consumers can have it all – a large screen tablet that’s thin and light and also stocked with a number of multimedia and performance-optimized features. Since many people use their tablet for relaxing with digital content, users will love the tablet’s 10.1-in FHD screen, making it easy to get close to the gaming action or watch movies in brilliantly sharp resolution.

To complete the audio-visual technology feast, we’ve equipped the tablet with Dolby Atmos®, making it the first 10-in Android tablet to include this moving cinematic sound technology. Users can crank up the volume and enjoy extremely rich and powerful sound through the multi-speaker soundbar, an impressive offering for such a compact tablet. We’ve made staying connected longer easy with up to ten hours of battery life on a single charge.

At only 8.9mm thin and just 509 grams, the new TAB 2 A10-70 fits nearly anywhere people want to take it. Running AndroidTM 4.4 with a MediaTek® quad core processor, the tablet now ups the performance of its predecessor with lightning-fast LTE connectivity, dual band Wi-Fi and an 8-megapixel rear camera. It comes in two enticing color choices: Pearl White or Midnight Blue. And with pricing starting at less than $200 USD, Lenovo is reshaping the relationship between price and value.

TAB 2 A8 – Essential Companion for Staying Connected

Recognizing that one tablet doesn’t fit all needs, we created the 8-in entry TAB 2 A8. This HD tablet caters to those who want to stay connected at a wallet-friendly price or who juggle multiple needs using one device. Starting at just $129 USD (WiFi models), the TAB 2 A8 can handle the most frequent personal connectivity tasks with ease, from updating social media to video chatting. Even lighter than the TAB 2 A10-70 at 360 grams and just as thin, the TAB 2 A8 lasts through an entire eight-hour work day without plugging in and features a dual SIM card slot for voice and LTE for data. And like the TAB 2 A10- 70, this 8-in tablet packages affordability with LTE high speed wireless technology, a feature typically unexpected in an entry level tablet.

Proving that good sound can indeed come in small packages, the TAB 2 A8 caters to media junkies with Dolby Atmos, a moving audio experience over headphones where sound seems to come from all directions, including overhead, putting users inside the action. Shutterbugswill also enjoy using the TAB 2 A8’s 5-megapixel rear camera to take sharp resolution photos. Responding to customer feedback and demand, we designed the TAB 2 A8 as our first tablet to run Android 5.0 Lollipop in pure form. Like its bigger brother, the TAB 2 A8 also features a MediaTek 64-bit Quad Core processor. It also features up to 32 GB of storage via a microSD card and comes in four distinctly fun color options: Pearl White, Ebony, Midnight Blue or Neon Pink.

ideapad MIIX 300 – Pocket-sized Productivity

For those who prefer a Windows tablet experience, the ideapad MIIX 300 offers the extreme portability of an 8-in tablet with the familiarity of Windows 8.1 along with Microsoft Office applications for productivity (one year subscription included). The ideapad MIIX 300 proves productivity can come in any size.

The tablet’s premium IPS WUXGA screen makes it an ideal platform for getting work done, like emailing, video conferencing and showing digital content, while also making more fun tasks such as watching a movie or online video more enjoyable. Powered by an Intel® AtomTM processor, it has the essential features users expect with a tablet capable of doing real work, including up to 64 GB of internal eMMC storage, a microSD card reader for transferring media, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, dual cameras, and long battery life. And the ideapad MIIX 300 looks good, too with its Platinum Silver finish.

Price and Availability
The Lenovo TAB 2 A10 will be available starting in April with models starting at approximately $199 USD for Wi-Fi models and $279 USD for LTE models.
The Lenovo TAB 2 A8 will be available starting in June with models starting at approximately $129 USD for Wi-Fi models and $179 USD for LTE models. Consumers can find them at leading retailers and online at www.lenovo.com.
The Lenovo ideapad MIIX 300 goes on sale starting in July and will be available via major retailers. Models will start at approximately $149 USD.