Lenovo's pocket size 5-inch IdeaPad Android tablet, first impressions

First look

Along with its Tegra 3-powered 10.1-inch tablet, Lenovo is reportedly working on a 5-inch IdeaPad tablet. The Samsung Galaxy Note and Dell Streak 5 killer from Lenovo may arrive in stores sometimes next year. The device will possibly be named LePad in China and IdeaTab elsewhere, says Engadget. Very few details are available about the 5-inch dual core tablet from the Chinese technology maker.

Lenovo 5-inch IdeaPad tablet

What’s new?

As per the rumors on tech blogs, the Lenovo 5-inch tablet will be running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the latest version of the software. The device will have a dual core processor, micro-USB port, a front facing camera, HDMI output and perhaps three capacitive buttons, presumes Richard Lai of Engadget going through the leaked images. No other sources have mentioned any other tech specs and features of the upcoming Lenovo 5-inch tablet.

What’s been refreshed?

Lenovo is recognized for its IdeaPad line of laptops. The company recently announced one of the world’s first quad core processor-powered tablets with Ice Cream Sandwich. Along with Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime, the first announced Tegra 3 tablet PC, the 10.1-inch Lenovo tablet will land in stores early next year. It is here the rumors over a 5-inch Lenovo tablet has started to gain traction. Engadget notes that the upcoming device will be branded IdeaTab in global markets so as to differentiae it from Lenovo IdeaPad notebooks.

Features walkthrough

We have scanty knowledge about the rumored Lenovo 5-inch tablet. The company has not revealed anything about the device. But tech blogs have received some leaked images of the potential pocketable tablet from Lenovo. Anyway, the device will be distinguished because of the following features.

1. A Galaxy Note rival: Samsung has recently announced its 5-inch small tablet PC, dubbed Galaxy Note aiming at the customers, who look for a product in between Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone and Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. With Android 4.0 ICS, the Lenovo tablet will hoist big threat to Galaxy Note.

2. Pocketable tablet: Technology customers are largely diverse. When several customers look for large 10.1-inch tablets, many others want 7-inch or further small devices. Lenovo might have a plan to satisfy the needs of people, who want a tablet that should fit in their pockets or at least in their backpacks. The device will be a great platform for web surfing, film watching, checking mails and for others.

3. Video calling: Leaked images of the Lenovo 5-inch tablet show a front facing camera. It means the small tablet will support video calling feature, which will help users video-chat with their friends in a simple way.

4. Ice Cream Sandwich: As per rumors, the Lenovo 5-incher will be running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. ICS is the most recent update to Google’s popular mobile operating system. The new version of the software is fit for both tablets and smartphones. The high performing ICS will certainly enrich a 5-inch tablet with many cutting edge features.

What’s good?

With the details available, it is sure the Lenovo tablet is a smart product. Its small size, advanced operating system and several other specialties will make the tablet an incredible device for video chatting, web surfing, film watching and music listening. Of course, Lenovo might be planning the gadget as an ultra portable tablet for everything.

What’s not so good?

The device has not been yet announced by the company. So there are no details available to verify whether it has any drawbacks. We will update you with the shortfalls of the device once it is officially announced or unveiled.

Industry buzz

Engadget has noted the details available about the Lenovo 5-inch tablet,

Not much else is known about this device, but the photos below do show a micro-USB port, HDMI output, a front-facing camera and presumably three capacitive buttons (which could mean it won't be launching with Honeycomb or Ice Cream Sandwich).

There is no word on its price and availability. Lenovo has not divulged anything about the device.

Wrap-up

The tablet market is expanding in unexpected ways. In the initial stage of the industry, we have some 7-inch tablets like HTC Flyer and Galaxy Tab original. Later, there came out a horde of 10.1-inch tablets. Now again the market has reverted to small size tablets. Following some 7-inch tablets like Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet, devices with 5-inch displays like Galaxy Note are to come up. Of course, the upcoming Lenovo tablet is to include in the list.

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Lenovo 5-inch IdeaPad tablet

Lenovo's pocket size 5-inch IdeaPad Android tablet leaked

Via: Engadget