Lenovo is well known for not shying away from experimenting with design, including tablets. And her Yoga series was completely copied by numerous compassionate Chinese who wanted to offer the market something original. However, the Tab 2 A10-70 has a classic appearance.

The design of the tablet is completely calm, without any “aerodynamic” bends, strange shapes, structures or grips. In fact, this is a typical rectangle with a screen.

However, it still turned out stylish. A sort of stylish white business tool. There are also black and blue options, but we liked the white one more than the others. He looks more noble or something. Although Lenovo did not follow the fashion trend of narrowing the frame around the display.

Back cover received a matte soft-touch coating. It is flat and only sloping at the edges to make the tablet more comfortable to hold in your hands. The Lenovo inscription is engraved in the center, but the main “decoration” here is the perforation on the sides of the camera lens. There are speakers underneath, but this design itself is quite decent.

Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L is made of plastic, but this does not prevent it from being of high quality. The device is really well designed, all the panels fit well together. But this was not difficult to achieve due to the non-separable case - we have not yet seen anything else in tablets.

At the same time, the product from Lenovo cannot boast of light weight or thickness. They are respectively 509 grams and 8.9 mm. Compared to Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7, then its parameters are 453 grams and 7.5 mm. The difference is not critical, but it is there. In general, the weight of the Tab 2 A10-70L is felt, although it cannot be said that the hands get tired from long-term use. In any case, you are unlikely to work with a 10-inch tablet on the go.

In general, we liked the appearance and quality of the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L. In terms of dimensions and weight, it does not set records, but everything here is quite acceptable.

Connectors and controls

Although the tablet is noticeable more smartphone, it has the same number of controls, and sometimes even fewer. In addition, the tablet cannot be disassembled.

There is a lens at the head of the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L front camera and that's all. There are no light or proximity sensors, or a speaker like a phone, so you don’t have to hold the tablet to your ear.

At the rear, two elements are of interest. The first is the rear camera, the lens of which is surrounded by a metal rim. There is no flash - photo capabilities, like many tablets, are limited here.

The second element is the Dolby nameplate to the right of the camera. We guess there's no need to explain what this says about the corresponding audio enhancements applied to the Tab 2 A10. The speakers themselves are located on the sides of the camera under the perforations.

At the top end of the tablet there is a 3.5 mm mini-jack for headphones and headsets.

A microphone was placed on the lower side.

On the left are the power button, volume rocker, microUSB connector for charging, and a flap above the card compartments.

The right end was left empty.

The memory card and SIM card are inserted on the left - they are hidden behind a hinged lid. The tablet works with microSIM and microSD. To install, you just need to push them in the right direction. But if there are difficulties with this, our short video will help resolve the issue:

In terms of ergonomics, the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L is generally comfortable and does not cause any complaints.

Contents of delivery

The Lenovo tablet came to us fully equipped.

The device is supplied in a small elongated box made of pressed cardboard.

Inside, in addition to the Tab 2 A10 itself, there is a user manual, a cable for connecting to a charger or computer, and the charger itself. No headphones or headsets. Even if it's difficult to talk on a tablet, it doesn't support voice calls via mobile network– however, it is more convenient to listen to music or watch videos with headphones.

Case for Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70

Buying a case or cover for the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 turned out to be quite simple - there are quite a lot of them released.

In the simplest version, you can find a fleece bag for Tablet Tab 2 A10-70. This one sells for 1000 rubles.

A leather bag will cost 1,500 rubles. Although it is one and a half times more expensive, it looks much more solid.

The cover case will cost about 1,500 rubles. In addition, the cover can serve as a stand.

Screen

Obviously, the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 does not belong to the budget category, and therefore it is logical to expect from it a screen that at least fits the epithet “decent”. Let's say more - in this matter, the Chinese company even has a chance to stand out, since the competing Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has a very modest display resolution - 1024x768 pixels. And Lenovo took advantage of this chance.

The tablet offers a working resolution of 1920x1200, which provides a decent pixel density of 218 ppi for devices of this class. This resolution was often used in flagship products 2-3 years ago, and then they moved to 2560x1600 or 2048x1536. Meanwhile, more affordable solutions offer a resolution of 1024x768 or 1280x800, and sometimes middle-class tablets like the aforementioned Galaxy Tab A flaunt this. The Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 looks much better with its screen against its background.

Speaking subjectively, the screen of the Lenovo tablet left a pleasant impression. Good IPS matrix, wide viewing angles, natural color rendition, behaves well in the sun. Compared to the 9.7-inch Galaxy Tab A, which we've seen a few times, the picture is noticeably sharper and less grainy. Of course, the Chinese device is far from the quality of the Galaxy Tab S or Tab S2, but it does not compete with them at all.

Maximum brightness was measured at 380.56 cd/m2, which is decent enough for a tablet. A comfortable brightness level is achieved by setting the slider somewhere around 30-40% of the maximum. It should also be noted that the black color of the screen is quite deep - at full brightness it shines at only 0.33 cd/m2, that is, it does not look very “gray”. The final contrast is 1153:1.

The screen's color gamut almost completely covered the sRGB space, so you don't have to worry about accurate color reproduction.

The color temperature turned out to be too high, at about the same level as most other smartphones and tablets - 8000K. But the image doesn't look too cold, so everything is fine.

The gamma curve does not look very smooth, although there is no serious deviation. In other words, although part of the picture appears darker or lighter than the standard, this will not be very noticeable to the eye.

The screen recognizes up to 10 simultaneous touches, which is not surprising - it is clearly not cheap, like the tablet itself. In addition, on a 10-inch display, the ability to work with both hands is most important.

The screen settings page turned out to be generally normal, with the exception of the MiraVision section.

Upon entering, it turned out that it was special application for display settings.

The application allows you to select a standard color profile, or configure image parameters yourself. Saturation, contrast, brightness, color temperature (white balance) and sharpness can be adjusted.

Despite some strangeness in the gamma curve graph, the screen of the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 is generally good, with a pleasing picture, wide viewing angles and special software that allows you to adjust the image to your liking.

Camera

Regarding the camera in the Tab 2 A10-70, Lenovo made a certain compromise. 8 MP resolution is not the smallest, but by modern standards it cannot be called large either. Although, again, the number of megapixels does not mean their quality, and this is a tablet. And among other things, there is no flash.

The camera application is not used as a standard one, but from branded shell Vibe UI. However, it looks very similar to the one that is included in Android. Lenovo just added a couple of additional modes and redrew the settings.

You can apply filters in real time.

Settings allow you to specify white balance, set exposure and change other parameters.

The maximum photo resolution, according to the settings, is 10 MP. However, the official website says 8 MP. And we received pictures with a resolution of 8 MP.

The quality of the shooting is generally normal, and in some places good. The frames are not overexposed, the white balance is correct, and even the image sharpness is often good. The only exception is that in poor lighting conditions the pictures come out blurry, but this is a common occurrence.

The maximum video recording resolution is 1920x1080, which for some reason is designated as “Best”.

The video looks good, much like the photo: the white balance is determined correctly, the footage is clear.

The resolution of the front camera is 5 MP, which is very good for a tablet - in fact, at the level of modern selfie phones!

There is only one problem with the front sensor - white balance is not always determined correctly. But besides this, the pictures come out very well.

The video resolution of the front camera can be “Low” or “High”. Behind the “high” is a modest value of 640x480 pixels. Somehow it’s not at all respectable against the backdrop of a 5 MP sensor - 1280x720 could easily be provided!

The video quality is generally good, but the VGA resolution spoils everything.

In total, we were more than satisfied with the cameras of the Lenovo tablet. These are, of course, not market leaders, but for a tablet everything is very, very decent.

Specifications Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70

If we take the fall of 2015, then Lenovo in this time period produces three tablets within the A series: Tab 2 A7-30, Tab 2 A8-50 and Tab 2 A10-70. It’s not difficult to guess that they differ from each other in screen diagonal, and in addition to this, resolution, processors, and system. So the 7-inch model will not receive Android 5.0, while the 10-inch model already has it, and the 8-inch model comes with it initially.

More specifically about our A10-70, it is available in two versions: A70-70F and A10-70L. The first is based on the MediaTek MT8165 chip, and the second is MT8732, which differ only in the presence of an LTE module in the second.

There is simply no other difference - the processors have the same frequency of 1.7 GHz, four Cortex-A53 cores, as well as a Mali-T760 MP2 video card operating at a frequency of up to 500 MHz. In general, all this looks like a “strong average”, just like the Galaxy Tab A with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 410. In terms of performance, these devices are very close to each other, even in terms of communication - LTE category 4 (up to 150 Mbit/s) is supported both.

The amount of RAM is 2 GB, which may not be a record amount, but not bad for a relatively affordable product. It’s nice that Lenovo didn’t skimp here, as well as on the built-in flash memory, installing it at 16 GB. An extension is available microSD cards up to 64 GB.

Is there anything else to say about Lenovo specifications Tab 2 A10-70L we cannot - the main thing is commented. It can only be noted that this tablet is superior to the Galaxy Tab A 9.7 in terms of camera and battery capacity. So samsung device looks somewhat “unsightly” against its background. Let's see how their performance stands.

Performance testing

So, the results of testing two large tablets: Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L and Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0. Yes, the second one is not so “big”, but other than the screen diagonal, it does not differ at all from the 9.7-inch model. Before moving on to the tests, we note that the product from Lenovo looks more promising: it has a higher frequency processor and a better video card, but at the same time it has a higher screen resolution, which also affects performance.

The old Smartbench 2012 test showed the superiority of the Lenovo tablet - as expected.

But the Quadrant benchmark was somewhat to the taste of Samsung, although the difference between them is not very significant.

A new popular Antutu test that can take advantage of all the advantages modern processors, definitely gave the victory to the Lenovo tablet.

Yes and Chrome browser, judging by the SunSpider JavaScript test, the same opinion.

In the old game electopia, both tablets squeezed the most out of it - the framerate was limited by VSync, which does not exceed 60 FPS.

3DRating shows an advantage on Lenovo's side, but not very noticeable. It's interesting to look at other 3D tests.

Here you go - both very serious 3D benchmarks remained behind the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L, and even with a two-fold lead!

The results of autonomy turned out to be extremely interesting if . The Galaxy Tab A 9.7 has a smaller 6000 mAh battery, while the Lenovo device has a 7000 mAh battery. And at the same time, both retained a very decent battery charge after completing all the tasks. What consumes the most energy?

As always, this is a screen, and at the same time resource-intensive tasks such as games and surfing via a mobile network. The most interesting thing is that video is not so power-hungry, so the Lenovo tablet performs this function very well.

The tablet also has an extreme power saving mode that allows you to save battery power if there is very little left.

Overall, the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L is a really fast tablet in its price category. It is noticeably superior to its direct competitor Samsung, which is an excellent recommendation. At the same time, it provides good autonomy, which is also a significant plus.

Games on Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L

You saw the results in 3D tests in the last section, so you can expect the same “agility” from the Lenovo tablet in games.

• Riptide GP2: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Asphalt 7: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Asphalt 8: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Modern Combat 5: Blackout: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Dead Trigger: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Real Racing 3: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Need For Speed: Most Wanted: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Shadowgun: Dead Zone: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Frontline Commando: Normandy: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Frontline Commando 2: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Eternity Warriors 2: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Eternity Warriors 3: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Trial Xtreme 3: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Trial Xtreme 4: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Dead Effect: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Plants vs Zombies 2: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Iron Man 3: excellent, the game does not slow down;

• Dead Target: excellent, the game does not slow down.

Well, that's how it is. All games, despite a high resolution screen, launched without problems and did not slow down at all. There is not even a reduction in graphics quality to increase the FPS level. In other words, for this method For leisure activities, a Chinese tablet is well suited.

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The Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L came to us pre-installed, which looked a little strange against the backdrop of everything else, and the tablet itself is not cheap, and the 8-inch Lenovo Tab 2 A8-50 had this very “fifth Android” at its disposal.

However, upon entering the settings section, it was nice to see a message about the availability of an update. At first it was a minor update, but after installing it it became possible to download Android 5.0. This is all over the air, without any third-party tools or connecting the tablet to the computer.

When we first turned on the tablet, we saw just such a desktop. This classic Android 4.4 with proprietary shell Lenovo Vibe UI on top Here, as is done on the company’s smartphones, there is a panel at the bottom quick call applications, and their general list is located on desktops - it is not separated from widgets.

However, in Android 5, the manufacturer decided to change its approach - now desktops are separated from the list of all applications. All this has become noticeably more reminiscent of classic Android 5, which is especially evident in the design of the Google folder.

The list of all applications looks completely normal - there are 30 of them displayed on one screen and they can be changed by horizontally swiping.

Notification panel and panel combined with it quick settings are also almost no different from the one in the “naked robot”. The settings panel has only been slightly redrawn.

Lenovo did not touch the list of recent applications at all - they are displayed in the form of tabs.

There are no special settings on the tablet, and the standard ones are only slightly redrawn. They have their own icons, and the sections are displayed in two lists. Only the screen has advanced configuration options, which we described above in the corresponding section.

The tablet received a standard set of proprietary Lenovo applications, one of which is the SYNCit synchronization program. It can save your data to the cloud.

SHAREit and CLONEit are used to exchange data with various devices- smartphones, tablets or computers.

Lenovo did not limit itself to just installing the Dolby nameplate on the tablet body - it has a special Dolby Atmos application for fine tuning sound. Here you can either select a ready-made profile or set your own.

There is a games store. True, we didn’t see any famous titles here.

One more potential useful application, or rather the client of the service, is a book store.

There are also standard utilities such as a calendar, calculator, timer, world clock, alarm clock and stopwatch.

From a software point of view, we are quite satisfied with the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L - it is a high-quality tablet with modern system and a good set of software, both proprietary and third-party. At the same time, the interface works quickly and without glitches - those who updated to Android 5.0 complained about the latter. We don’t know what they have there, but we didn’t notice any degradation in the quality of the device.

The only thing that somewhat blurs the impression is that it is not possible to make calls through cellular network. Let us remind you that the device is equipped with a 2G/3G/4G communication module, so theoretically it supports everything, but this function is blocked. Why Lenovo decided to become like Apple with its iPad is not clear - on the same Samsung tablets Galaxy Tab makes full calls available.

Conclusion

We liked the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L tablet. For the money it offers excellent functionality and high performance, as well as high-quality workmanship and even a design that is pleasing to the eye. The device really has a lot of advantages, the main ones being the high-resolution screen, good processor, decent autonomy.

Separately, it should be noted that it is possible to upgrade to Android 5.0. On the one hand, the 2015 tablet is more old version it would have been strange to see the system, but Lenovo figured it out in time and released an update. The shell has received a refreshed design and support for modern technologies.

We're more satisfied with the tablet's camera. It takes decent pictures in good lighting conditions, and the video it produces is quite good. The lack of flash is disappointing, but a 10-inch tablet is not a device with which you will go everywhere and take pictures of everything. But the video resolution of the front camera could still be made 1280x720.

The Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L has no serious disadvantages. We have just announced one of them - low resolution video shooting from the front camera. The second drawback is that it is not possible to make calls over the mobile network, despite the presence of the corresponding module. It’s clear that few people use this on a tablet, but still, why give up this function?

But the best thing about Lenovo tablet- this is its price.

Price Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L

You can buy Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L for 18 thousand rubles. The price is quite small, you will agree. For that kind of money with similar characteristics, and even from a well-known brand, you simply won’t find anything. In general, the segment of tablets costing more than 15 thousand rubles with a diagonal of 9-10" is practically empty. In addition to the product reviewed, we found only one analogue, which was mentioned more than once above.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7 sells for 21 thousand rubles, if you take the 4G version, while the Wi-Fi-only version is available for 19 thousand. The tablet comes with Android 5.0 out of the box, has 1.5 GB of RAM, 16 GB of internal flash memory, 5 MP main camera and 2 MP front camera. But what is most depressing is the low resolution of the 9.7-inch PLS screen (analogous to the IPS matrix from Samsung) - 1024x768 pixels. You don't have to be an expert to see that it lags behind the Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70L in almost all respects.

We couldn’t find any other competitors, especially at about the same price. Samsung Galaxy Tab E costs 16 thousand, but it is noticeably worse in all respects. ASUS ZenPad 10 looks good, but it also costs a step lower, considering its price of 12 thousand rubles. A step higher relative to the Lenovo tablet are devices from 28-30 thousand rubles, such as Galaxy Tab S2 9.7, Sony Xperia Z4 Tablet and Apple iPad Air both generations.

Pros:

• low price for its characteristics;
• update to Android 5.0 available;
• good screen with customization options;
• fast 64-bit processor;
• stylish design;
• loud sound with support for advanced settings from Dolby;
• high-quality assembly;
• good camera for a tablet;
• good autonomy.

Minuses:

• it is not possible to make calls via the mobile network;
• low video resolution of the front camera;
• no headphones or headsets included.

Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30 is a member of the family of budget tablets from Lenovo, which Lately are gaining popularity due to modern technical characteristics and affordable price. This device was first presented at the beginning of 2015 at the CES 2015 exhibition held in Las Vegas and is an improved version of its predecessor, which began to gain popularity a year earlier.

Equipment

The compact box for the tablet contains the device itself, charger, microUSB cable and a set of documentation.

Instructions and user manual can be found here:

Specifications

The tablet has a 4-core MTK8382M processor with a frequency of 1.3 GHz, 1 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. To expand the memory there is a microSD slot supporting cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB.

The device screen has an IPS matrix with a diagonal of 7 inches and a resolution of 1024 by 600 pixels. The device has two cameras: a 0.3 MP front camera and a 2 MP main camera.

As for the formats wireless communication, then the device has 4 different modifications:

• Lenovo TAB 2 A7-30HC - Wi-Fi + WCDMA (calling capability)
• Lenovo TAB 2 A7-30GC – Wi-Fi + GSM (calling capability)
• Lenovo TAB 2 A7-30F - Wi-Fi
• Lenovo TAB 2 A7-30H - Wi-Fi + 3G (data only)

Choosing the necessary modification is an opportunity to purchase what you need and not overpay for functions that you can do without.

The tablet has stereo speakers with support for Dolby Audio technology, which provides high-quality, clear sound. The dimensions of the tablet are 191 x 105 x 8.9 mm, and the weight is 269 grams.

Capacity battery is 3450 mAh. The device currently runs on Android 4.4 operating system, but there is a possibility of an update to Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Appearance

The device has a stylish and pleasant appearance.

On the front side of the tablet there is a 0.3 MP camera, stereo speaker, Lenovo logo and a 7-inch screen.

On the back there is a logo and a 2 MP camera.

The power button and volume rocker are located on the right side of the device,

and the plug for the memory card and SIM card (in modifications where it is present) is on the left.

There is a microphone on the bottom edge of the device.

Video: Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30 review

pros

• OTG support
• memory card support
• ability to make calls (optional)

minuses

• weak cameras
• low screen resolution

Lenovo A7-30 is a fairly interesting budget tablet that is suitable for surfing the Internet and watching video content. This device cannot be called advanced and very powerful, but it copes well with the tasks assigned to it. Approximate price Lenovo Tab 2 A7-30 at the start of sales, depending on the modification, will cost 170 - 200 US dollars.

Lenovo is known for its interesting new products in the world computer equipment, which, one way or another, attract the attention of many users. However, there are also periods when a brand, instead of launching something intricate, re-releases old models. Of course, we are not talking about an exact copy, the filling changes, the design, display, etc. may change.

It is this device that will be discussed further. The Lenovo TAB 2 A10-30 tablet looks very similar to its predecessor, the TAB 2 A10-70. However, if you dig deeper, it turns out that changes have occurred, and with some characteristics - quite significant. So, what can this budget 10-inch tablet do?

Specifications

CPU:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 1100 MHz
RAM:	1 GB LPDDR3
Data storage:	16 GB internal memory
Display:	10.1" 1280x800 WXGA LED IPS, glossy
Video card:	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Wireless connection:	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, 3G, 4G, GPS
Audio:	Dolby Atmos, 2 speakers
Interfaces:	Micro-USB, microSD card reader, micro-SIM, headphone output
Additionally:	2 MP front webcam, 5 MP rear webcam
Battery:	lithium-ion 7000 mAh
Dimensions, weight:	247x171x9 mm, 525 g
operating system:	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Equipment:	Lenovo TAB 2 A10-30 TB2-X30L (ZA0D0048RU)

Design

Anyone who expresses a desire to purchase the Lenovo TAB 2 A10-30 will need to choose between two colors: blue (Midnight Blue) and white (White Pearl). The tablet body is made of plastic, solid and of very high quality. Looking ahead, we note that in operation the gadget behaves excellently: the parts fit very tightly, so there are no creaks, backlashes, etc. We are not talking about troubles at all.

The cover of the device has a soft-touch coating, making it comfortable to hold in your hands. Thus, you don’t have to worry about the tablet slipping out of your hands, which, unfortunately, is the problem with many other gadgets. By the way, the non-staining surface is another plus for practicality. In the middle of the back panel of the Lenovo TAB 2 A10-30 there is a small company logo, it’s the same, but in smaller size, duplicated on the top frame of the screen. But let’s get back to getting to know the cover: at the top you can see the large lens of the rear camera, and on the sides of it there are speaker grilles. On the right there is a small Dolby logo, it looks very stylish.

The front of the Tablet PC looks no less attractive than the back. Almost the entire front part is given over to the screen, which is surrounded by a black frame around the perimeter. The manufacturer placed a frontal webcam at the top, without it modern gadget there's no way around it. Of course, we cannot ignore the dimensions of the tablet, because it depends on them how well it meets the mobility criterion. Well, the dimensions of the Lenovo TAB 2 A10-30 are as follows: 247x171x9 mm, weight, in turn, is 525 grams. Not bad, to be sure.

Display, sound and webcam

As already mentioned, the tablet has a 10.1-inch glossy screen. Its resolution is 1280x800 pixels, and this is one of the main differences between this model and the TAB 2 A10-70. Of course, on such a rather large display, Full HD looks more appropriate, but at the same time, when buying a Lenovo TAB 2 A10-30, the user does not lose much in quality. Yes, the number of pixels per inch is only 145 ppi, and you can view individual pixels if you wish. But, by and large, these are the nuances that you can put up with, especially since there are no complaints at all about the other characteristics of the screen.

In particular, I would like to note the excellent brightness and contrast, because these indicators are very important for high-quality image. The output colors are rich and realistic, that is, color rendition is at a high level. By the way, thanks to the IPS matrix, they do not change even at an angle, which is also very nice. There is no oleophobic coating, the display is covered with fingerprints, but this is a problem with all touch-sensitive gadgets, there’s nothing you can do about it. By the way, the screen supports up to ten simultaneous touches, commands on it are executed immediately, no slowdowns or freezes.

It’s hard not to pay attention to the speakers, or more precisely, to the grilles that hide them – they are too noticeable. Dolby Atmos technology is responsible for the sound and, in general, we have no complaints about it. Considering the relationship of this Tablet PC to the budget segment, you shouldn’t hope for perfect acoustics, but what you have will definitely please you. The bass may not be very audible, although overall the sound is clear and does not deteriorate even at maximum volume. By the way, we strongly advise against placing the device on a soft surface, otherwise the sound will become muffled.

The device has two webcams. The front one has a rather modest resolution - 2 megapixels, which, however, allows you to easily communicate via Skype. With the rear camera the situation is much better: here the resolution is 5 megapixels, there is autofocus, so the user will be able to take very good pictures, however, only in daylight.

Keyboard and touchpad

A keyboard dock is not included in the package, but this is still a privilege of more expensive models, and even then, not all of them. However, no one forbids using virtual keyboard, which is ideal for web surfing. It is easy to use given its simple and intuitive interface. The functionality of the keyboard provides the ability to change the layout, language, appearance(style), etc. By the way, the front part of the tablet does not have physical buttons, but you can use virtual ones: “Back”, “Menu” open applications", "Home".

Performance

The equipment discussed in this review– Lenovo TAB 2 A10-30 TB2-X30L (ZA0D0048RU) – runs on the Android 5.1 operating system. The processor is a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 operating at 1.1 GHz. It is manufactured according to the 28 nm process technology and does not have much performance, so it is usually used in budget models.

In this case, the chip is equipped with Qualcomm Adreno 304 graphics, which is only slightly ahead of the ARM Mali-400 MP4 in its capabilities. The video card is characterized by a frequency of 400 MHz and a basic level of performance. This means that simple toys downloaded from Play Market, will work on a tablet without any problems. Moreover, games from, say, 2013 can be run even at maximum settings. But, as you probably already guessed, with fairly demanding modern ones you will fail. For example, most games in 2015 will be slow, and you'll have to live with that.

The RAM capacity in the Lenovo TAB 2 A10-30 tablet is only 1 GB of LPDDR3 standard. Not enough, of course, but we repeat, game process does not slow down, and calculations are performed very quickly. The amount of flash memory is 16 GB, which can be increased by another 32 GB using the built-in card reader.

Ports and communications

This tablet PC has all the interfaces necessary for high-quality work, and now you can see for yourself. So, on the left side there are two physical buttons: power on and volume rocker. True, it’s not very convenient to use them, because the keys have moved almost back panel, so you will have to grope virtually blindly. Next to them is a Micro-USB connector, and a little further away there is a microSD card reader and a micro-SIM connector hidden under a plug.

On the opposite side there is only a 3.5 mm headphone output. On the top side you can see a microphone, but the bottom is completely empty.

The engineers did not forget about the sensors, in this case we are talking about an accelerometer and a vibration sensor. As for wireless communications, they are available in the form of Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, 3G, 4G and GPS. By the way, there is also an FM receiver, which requires headphones to operate.

Battery

With built-in lithium-ion battery the manufacturer decided not to split hairs, leaving the same capacity as in the older model - 7000 mAh. At the same time, as you remember, the Lenovo TAB 2 A10-30 has a lower screen resolution, and the processor is not as powerful and power-hungry. In this case, similar specifications This is a benefit to the user, because this means that the already capacious battery will last even longer! According to the promises of Lenovo engineers, with such a battery the gadget will function quietly without recharging for up to 10 hours of continuous use, as well as up to 117 days in standby mode. If you use the tablet for only a few hours a day, it will not need charging for about 5 days. Great, isn't it?

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Conclusion

Well, Lenovo did not disappoint once again: an attempt to launch a budget device with good characteristics, can be considered successful. TAB 2 A10-30 has a 10-inch screen with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels, good acoustics and a high-quality main webcam. In addition, the advantages of the tablet include: a good set of interfaces, the presence of a 4G module and, most importantly, excellent battery life.

Of course, the hardware of this Tablet PC is not the most powerful, but, firstly, do not forget that we are dealing with a budget segment, and secondly, what we have is enough for everyday work. Of course, if you want a device that can run modern games, then the Lenovo TAB 2 A10-30 is not the right option. But high-quality web surfing, playback of audio or video files, simple games are always welcome! Well, what else can you expect for less than $200?!

The tablet uses 64-bit quad core(Cortex-A53 architecture, if you're interested) processor Mediatek MT8165, operating at frequencies up to 1.7 GHz. It was originally supposed to be limited to 1.5 GHz, but apparently Lenovo engineers have come to the conclusion that it can be raised a little without fear of overheating. Various utilities have confirmed that the chip actually reaches 1.7 GHz, so this is not just unfounded marketing. The processor speed is sufficient for flawless operation of the web browser, and 2 GB RAM allow you to open a decent number of tabs. A pleasant surprise for an inexpensive tablet.

The built-in storage is quite different high speed sequential reading, comparable to more expensive devices, but other attributes (sequential writing, working with 4-kilobyte blocks) barely reach modern standards. Fortunately, in reality there is no need to complain about the memory: applications open quite quickly, and starting Android does not take much time. Please note that the 16 GB version has only 10.5 GB free - it makes sense to pay extra for the 32 GB model, especially since it costs not much more.

As soon as the announcement of this tablet appeared in the media, I immediately received several letters from our readers asking me to review it. The model really came out very balanced in terms of price-performance ratio, so it’s definitely worth talking about.

Characteristics

• Class: intermediate
• Form factor: monoblock
• Case material: matte plastic
• Operating system: Android 4.4 + Vibe UI
• Network: GSM/EDGE, WCDMA, LTE (microSIM) supported
• Platform: MediaTek MT8732
• Processor: Quad-core 1.7 GHz
• RAM: 2 GB
• Data storage memory: 16 GB, card slot microSD memory(64 GB cards supported)
• Interfaces: Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n), dual-band, Bluetooth 4.0 (A2DP, EDR), microUSB connector (USB 2.0) for charging/synchronization, 3.5 mm for headset,
• Screen: 10.1’’, capacitive, IPS matrix, 1920x1200 pixels (FHD), automatic adjustment There is no backlight level, there is an oleophobic coating
• Camera: 8 MP, video recording in 1080p (1920x1080 pixels), LED flash
• Front camera: 5 MP
• Navigation: GPS/GLONASS (A-GPS support)
• Sensors: accelerometer, position sensor, gyroscope, light sensor
• Battery: non-removable, Li-Ion, capacity 7000 mAh
• Dimensions: 247 x 171 x 8.9 mm
• Weight: 509 grams
• Price: 18,000 rubles

Equipment

• Tablet
• Charger
• PC connection cable (also part of charger)
• Documentation

Appearance, materials, control elements, assembly

In terms of appearance, the Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70L does not have enough stars in the sky; it is a typical ten-inch Android tablet with slightly rounded corners and a black frame around the display.

On the front side there is a peephole of the front 5 MP camera and a light indicator (there is no light sensor).

On the left there is a volume rocker and a power button, as well as a microUSB port. At the top end there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, at the bottom there is a speaking microphone hole for Skype and other programs.

The back cover is made of matte smooth plastic with a soft-touch coating. Thanks to it, the tablet is comfortable to hold in your hands, but it is important to remember that such material collects fingerprints very well. By the way, there is a flap at the back, under which slots for a memory card and a microSIM card are hidden.

You can also see the stereo speakers and the main camera peephole. This model has support for Dolby Atmos technology, and if we talk about the sound, it is really very good here, both in terms of volume and sound quality; the tablet will perfectly replace an inexpensive wireless speaker.

Two versions of the tablet will be available for sale: white and dark blue; we tested the latter.

Regarding the assembly, I noticed one thing about my sample: apparently, there is a small empty space between the lid and the insides, so if you press hard on it, you will feel it press down slightly. This cannot be called a serious drawback, especially since in normal use scenarios you are unlikely to notice it.

Dimensions

In addition to the increase in resolution and productivity of tablets, their dimensions are also decreasing every year, this is especially noticeable in terms of weight. Just a couple of years ago, a figure of 600-700 grams was considered the norm, but already in 2014-2015 it shifted to 450-500 grams, and Lenovo with its 509 grams looks great compared to its competitors.

It is convenient to hold the tablet for a long time with either one or two hands. As for the thickness, it is, of course, not at the level of the leaders, but this model did not seem thick to me either.

Screen

One of the key advantages of this tablet is its excellent quality display. It is important to note that few well-known manufacturers can offer you a ten-inch tablet with FHD resolution and an IPS matrix in the segment under 20,000 rubles.

And the screen in the Lenovo TAB 2 A10-70L is really good: viewing angles close to maximum, a wide range of brightness and good behavior in the sun. At the same time, thanks to the FHD resolution, it is very comfortable to read from the tablet; even small text looks very clear.

There is also an oleophobic coating here, although not as good as, for example, in the same Apple iPad Air or Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5. The finger glides well across the display, but fingerprints are not wiped off as quickly as with the indicated models.

operating system

The tablet works under Android control 4.4.4 and the proprietary Vibe UI shell from Lenovo. There are rumors online that the model will be updated to Android 5.0, but keep in mind that rumors are not always confirmed. Eldar Murtazin has already talked about the features of Vibe UI in a separate article; those interested can familiarize themselves with it at the link below:

Performance

In everyday use there are no complaints about the tablet. Tables are scrolled through quickly, the browser works without lag, and applications do not stutter.

But the situation with games is not so good. Although Asphalt 8 runs at maximum settings, drops in FPS are visible to the naked eye. This is worth considering if you plan to use the tablet for the most productive toys.

Another plus of the tablet is the location of the chipset; even in productive games you will hardly feel the heat, since only the upper half of the back cover heats up.

Autonomous operation

In our synthetic tests, the tablet shows simply excellent operating time, this applies to both watching videos and reading. With everyday use, you can safely count on 4-5 days of work, depending on the intensity of use of the tablet.

Camera

The tablet has a main 8 MP camera and a front 5 MP camera. Despite the high resolution, pictures from the main camera are of very average quality, you can see this for yourself in the examples below. The device records video in FHD resolution. As for the front camera, it is typical for such devices; in Skype, for example, there is not much difference with 2 MP cameras.

Wireless interfaces

The presence of dual-band Wi-Fi has already become a common attribute of the mid-range tablet segment, as well as LTE support. But the relatively fast (for the MediaTek chipset) start of GPS was pleasantly pleasing, as was the presence of USB-OTG. By the way, the device does not support voice calls, and this is clearly an artificial limitation.

Accessories

I saw that you can buy a branded accessory for the tablet for 2,200 rubles. Keep in mind that the option without a keyboard costs this money; if you want a case with the same keyboard, you will have to pay about 5,000 rubles, which does not look like such an interesting offer.

Conclusion

Retail version of Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 with LTE and 16 GB internal memory sold for 18,000 rubles. For this money you get a fast tablet with an excellent display, very good stereo speakers, relatively light weight and LTE support. The only downsides I can highlight are the lack of voice calls and stuttering in Asphalt 8.

On this moment This model has no direct competitors. None of major brands will not offer you a ten-inch tablet with FHD resolution and LTE support, there are only a few older models (the same Asus MeMO Pad 10 FHD), which have almost disappeared from the shelves of large retail chains. You can remember the Chinese, but it’s definitely not worth comparing them with the large Lenovo. And modern flagships like the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5, although they outperform this model, are also significantly more expensive.

In the end, Lenovo succeeded good tablet with an excellent price-performance ratio without any significant drawbacks. If you are looking for a ten-inch Android tablet in the segment under 20,000 rubles, then I can confidently recommend this model.