11-29-2011, 12:08 PM | #1 |
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Lenovo announces new 5", 7" and 10" tablets.
I've been busy working, writing and trying to catch up by Christmas so as to take a week off in the warm waters somewhere, but I still take the time to watch the Chinese market.
I already knew about the 5" device but not the rest. Lenovo unveils three new Android tablets--5, 7, and 10 inchers S2005, S2007, S2010 tablets Will reach Chinese Consumer Market next month, and then if they follow the path of the Lenovo A1 will be in Russia shortly after, and then be released to the rest of the world. The 7" and 5" are particularly interesting. The 7" has an IPS display (like an iPhone) The 5" has an LTPS display (178 degree viewing angle - pretty good) Nothing on price yet. The new axiom is "Tablets are Readers" and "Readers are Tablets." I like the way this market is going! http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-573...?tag=cnetRiver http://tablet-news.com/2011/11/29/le...7s2010-slates/ http://liliputing.com/2011/11/lenovo...d-tablets.html |
11-30-2011, 12:54 PM | #2 |
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That 7" might be better than the Lenovo A1 with that IPS screen.
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11-30-2011, 01:23 PM | #3 |
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5" is an interesting size. I wasn't sure about it at first; but after handling a Galaxy Player 5, I must say that I love the 5" display. I ordered both sizes of the Galaxy Player (4" & 5") on Thanksgiving and they finally arrived yesterday. My original plan was to keep one and send the other one back. Now I'm keeping both.
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12-01-2011, 04:50 AM | #5 |
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Am I the only one who has long since reached a state of "giant Who Cares" any time an announcement is made for yet another Android-based tablet?
What differentiates these devices, anyway? The only one I see benefitting are the guys at Google. How are manufacturers standing out? Whether I buy a Samsung tablet, or a Sony, or a Motorola, or a Lenovo, does it really make a difference (assuming they all run the same version)? How will Lenovo convince me to buy their tablets over the others? Why should I give a shit that they are even making one? All these guys are spending millions of dollars in making these devices, 90% of which will not sell in significant enough numbers to justify the expense and time. So again - how is anyone other than Google benefitting from these slew of Android tablets? |
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I am enjoying this rush of products. I now see the Amazon-Lenovo shortage of the Lenovo A1s which delayed me from getting one as a blessing. I would love to have the screens the Lenovo newest S200x are going to have. Maybe I should just sit on my credit card until Christmas or after Christmas to see what even newer and better products are coming. IPS, LTPS, AMOLED. Afa, all life is a blessing. Lots of toys only add to it. |
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Well, this market is too new to claim the profitability is evident by the mere existence of tablets. If everyone and their brother is still making 3 different tablet models 5 years from now, then we can assume they would only do it because it works. Until then, I remain skeptical.
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Anyone know what they prices might be in american dollars & cents? They look like they might be what I wanting! AND what movie Formats...didnt see that!
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I figure there will be a no-compromise machine at the 200 price point before too long. I really don't understand why Google requires cameras and GPS to access the app market. Really seems like they're stifling the viability of inexpensive tablets that would in turn buy apps from them. Jesus, I have no idea why anyone would want a camera on a 7 inch tablet, much less the 2 they require. (Okay, I guess I get video calls, but seems more like a perk than a necessity) |
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