Today, in Germany, Lenovo has announced a new budget tablet, Tab S8, with a tag price of US $199 (Roughly Rs 12,000). At a low price, you can expect too much.
The Lenovo Tab S8 features an 8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) FHD display with OGS technology and is powered by a quad-core Intel Atom (Z3745) processor along with Intel Burst Performance Technology.
It runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS. It houses an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and also a 1.6-megapixel HD front-facing camera onboard for video chatting. Pre-installed apps, like SHAREit, allow for easy and safe photo and file sharing.
The Tab S8 will be available with WiFi and optional high-speed LTE (4G) connectivity (based on Intel XMMTM 7160). In terms of specs, further, it has 2GB RAM, 16 GB of internal storage, and Dolby-enhanced dual front speakers.
Key specifications of Lenovo Tab S8
- 8-inch full HD IPS OGS display, 10-point multi-touch
- 1920 x 1200 pixels resolution
- 1.86 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 processor
- 2GB RAM
- 16 GB ROM
- Android 4.4 (KitKat)
- 0.31 inches thin
- Weight 0.65 pounds
- 8MP rear camera with LED flash and f/2.2 aperture
- 1.6 MP HD frontal camera
- 4G LTE (optional), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
- 4290 mAh battery, up to 7 hrs
- 64-bit technology compatibility
- Dolby-enhanced dual front speakers
The Lenovo TAB S8 will be available beginning in September, with models starting at $199 via major retailers and www.lenovo.com. It will be available in Blue, Canary Yellow, and White colors.
Lenovo has also announced two new high-performance gaming PCs: the Y70 Touch, Lenovo’s first 17-inch touch laptop with the latest processor and graphics technology for HD gaming, and the ERAZER X315, Lenovo’s latest affordable desktop gaming PCs.
“Our latest consumer tablet and PCs give consumers even more choice so they can select the right device that fits best into their mobile lifestyle,” said Jeff Meredith, vice president, marketing, Mobile Business Group, Lenovo. “From the super mobile TAB S8 tablet to the Y70 and ERAZER X315 gaming PC, we’ve optimized each one to meet the diverse needs of customers.”
“With Lenovo’s Tab S8 tablet powered by an Intel Atom Processor, consumers have the freedom to experience the seamless, powerful performance with great battery life. They can enjoy the content they want on this new Intel-based tablet, such as games or videos,” said Erik Reid, vice president of Intel Mobile and Communications Group and general manager of the Tablet Business Unit.
