Lenovo IdeaPad K1

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Reviews for the Lenovo IdeaPad K1

75% Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Review
Source: Tech2.in.com Archive.org version
Now, the attractive pricing doesn't take away from the fact that the K1 is not without its share of issues, albeit minor ones. The flaps used to cover the SIM and memory card cannot be opened without using a pin, which can be annoying. There also seems to be a slight issue with this custom build of Honeycomb as 1080p videos simply refuse to play smoothly, no matter what. Finally, the optical trackpad button was a bit unneccesary as it doesn't serve any great purpose but simply gets in the way when you're using the tablet in landscape mode. In the end the K1 may not be the best tablet in the market, but it offers good bang for buck.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/02/2011
Rating: Total score: 75%

80% Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1
Source: ITP Archive.org version
Since the K1 offers loads of software, is a Honeycomb device and sports potent hardware, it’s a great value buy that delivers a smooth experience.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 09/14/2011
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 80% performance: 80% features: 80%

60% Lenovo K1 Honeycomb Tablet Review
Source: T Break Archive.org version
Priced at AED 1,999 for the 16GB model, the Lenovo K1 is a bit of a hard sell against the similarly priced iPad. Even compared to the rest of the Honeycomb tablets, the K1 is on the higher side of pricing and the lower side of construction quality. I doubt Lenovo will be able to sell many of these.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/12/2011
Rating: Total score: 60%

67% Lenovo IdeaPad K1 review
Source: PC Pro Archive.org version
A good price for a reasonable Android tablet; some niggles, but nothing massively serious
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 09/08/2011
Rating: Total score: 67% price: 83% performance: 67% features: 67% ergonomy: 67%

70% Lenovo Joins the Fray, Pumps Out a Decent Android Tablet
Source: Wired Magazine Archive.org version
There’s nothing much else to complain about with the K1, but not much to get too fired-up about, either. In a rapidly expanding world of Android tablets, each one seems just about as good as the next. The K1 is a tough and pretty handsome entrant, though, and if you’re trying to extricate yourself from the Appleverse, it’s compelling enough to recommend.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/23/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%

Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Review
Source: Slashgear Archive.org version
For you to ultimately choose the Lenovo IdeaPad K1, it will be because you desire the storage capacity at the lower price, you don’t mind not having a USB port or difficult access to the microSD card slot, and you like the custom interface features.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 08/08/2011

70% Lenovo IdeaPad K1 Review
Source: Laptop Mag Archive.org version
For $499, the IdeaPad K1 offers a strong mix of style, performance, and uniquely compelling enhancements to the Android 3.1 UI. You also get a lot of handy software for your money. Unfortunately, the lackluster speakers and relatively heavy weight are turn-offs. We were especially annoyed by the ads, even if some will find the offers of interest. Those looking for a slimmer Android slate should opt for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and bargain hunters should go for the $399 ASUS Eee Pad Transformer. However, if you're looking for a better interface than stock Honeycomb and want more storage for less money, the IdeaPad K1 is a pretty good deal.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 32GB (Wi-Fi)..
Source: PC World Archive.org version
In a sea of Android tablets, the IdeaPad K1 stands out. It makes a strong case for itself with its usability enhancements and its snappy design. The inaccessibility of the microSD card slot, the poor speakers, and the unit's relative heft are all drawbacks, but they may be minor inconveniences, given the value you get with the useful preloaded apps and the 32GB of storage for about $500.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/29/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%

70% Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 (Wi-Fi)
Source: PC Mag Archive.org version
The Lenovo IdeaPad Tablet K1 is a quality device, and it does have some minor advantages over other Honeycomb devices, like the multitask app killer. But none of its differences are game-changing enough to crown the K1 as the best Android tablet. The LG G-Slate by T-Mobile ($529.99, 3.5 stars), for example, has a 3D camera, the Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101 has a laptop-type accessory, and the Galaxy Tab 10.1 is extremely thin. Besides the crashes I experienced during testing, there's nothing major to complain about here, it's just that the K1 is not game-changing, and none of the Honeycomb tablets we've seen can beat the iPad 2.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/29/2011
Rating: Total score: 70%

Foreign Reviews

73% Tablets im Test
Source: Computerbild - 24/11
Comparison, , Medium, Date: 11/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 73%

100% Lenovo Idea Pad K1
Source: Connect - 10/11
Single Review, , Very Short, Date: 09/01/2011
Rating: Total score: 100% features: 80% ergonomy: 80%

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NVIDIA GeForce ULP (Tegra 2): In Tegra 3 SoC integrated ultra low power GPU. Depending on the model clocked at 300 to 400 MHz.

These graphics cards are not suited for Windows 3D games. Office and Internet surfing however is possible.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.

2 (250): SoC (System on a Chip) with a integrated Corex A9 Dual-Core, GeForce ULP and other dedicated subprocessors (Audio, Video).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.

10.10":

This is a standard display format for tablet computers or small convertibles. You see more on the screen than on a smartphone but you can't use big resolutions well. On the other hand, mobility is not a problem.

Lenovo: Lenovo ("Le" from English legend, novo (Latin) for new) was founded in 1984 as a Chinese computer trading company. As of 2004, the company was the largest laptop manufacturer in China and, after acquiring IBM's PC division in 2005, the fourth largest in the world. In addition to desktops and notebooks, the company manufactures monitors, projectors, servers, etc, and specializes in developing, manufacturing and marketing consumer electronics, personal computers, software, enterprise solutions and related services.

In 2016, the company ranked first in the world in computer sales. It still held it in 2023 with about 23% global market share. Important product lines are Thinkpad, Legion and Ideapad.

In 2011, it acquired a majority stake in Medion AG, a European computer hardware manufacturer. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was purchased, which gave Lenovo a boost in the smartphone market.

74.45%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.

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