IdeaPad tablets
| Company type | Product line |
|---|---|
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
| Predecessor | ThinkPad Tablet (business-centric tablet range) |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Beijing , China |
Area served | Worldwide (including China, India, New Zealand) |
| Products | Tablet computers (Android and Windows) |
| Owner | Lenovo |
The IdeaPad tablets developed by Lenovo were consumer-targeted tablet computers primarily intended for personal and entertainment use, setting them apart from the business-centric ThinkPad Tablet range. In regions such as China, India, and New Zealand, these devices were marketed under the LePad name to complement Lenovo's LePhone smartphone lineup. IdeaPad tablets operated on both Android and Windows systems.
Over time, the IdeaPad brand was discontinued and replaced by the "Tab" series for Android tablets and "Miix" for Windows-based devices, with exceptions made for specialized collections like the Yoga series.
Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2 Pro
The Yoga Tablet 2 Pro, featuring a 13-inch screen, integrates a projector and houses a 9,600 mAh battery capable of delivering up to 15 hours of continuous operation. Its display boasts a resolution of 2,560 by 1,440 pixels. The device comes with 32 GB of internal storage, expandable up to 64 GB through a microSD card.
Maintaining the signature Yoga design, it presents a thin profile combined with a robust cylindrical base that contains the projector (854 x 480 pixels) and offers an ergonomic grip. Audio output is enhanced by stereo speakers alongside a subwoofer embedded within the base.
A10
The Lenovo A10 tablet is an Android tablet featuring a 10.1-inch display.
IdeaTab Lynx
Launched in December 2012 in the United States, the Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx was priced at $599, with its Accutype keyboard dock available separately for $149. The tablet measures 11.85 by 7.4 by 0.37 inches and weighs 1.41 pounds, comparable in size and weight to the third-generation Apple iPad. When combined with the keyboard dock, which adds 1.45 pounds, total weight reaches 2.86 pounds. It runs full Windows 8 (not Windows RT) and is powered by a 1.8 GHz dual-core Intel Atom Z2760 processor, supported by 2 GB of RAM and either 32 or 64 GB of eMMC storage. The IPS display supports five-point multitouch at a resolution of 1366 × 768 pixels. Connectivity options include micro-USB, micro-HDMI, a microSD slot, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), stereo speakers, dual microphones, and a front-facing 2MP camera. The keyboard dock adds two USB 2.0 ports.
In evaluations by CNET, the Lynx received praise for its lightweight construction and sturdy keyboard attachment along with responsive touchscreen functionality.
IdeaPad K2
Known as LePad K2010 in China, the IdeaPad K2 is a premium 10.1-inch tablet featuring a 1920×1200 IPS screen powered by a 1.7 GHz Tegra 3 processor paired with 2 GB of RAM. It includes a fingerprint scanner and comes with an optional keyboard dock. This model targets both gamers and professional users and was highlighted in Lenovo’s "New Product" lineup in India.
IdeaTab A1
The IdeaTab A1 comes equipped with a 7-inch display at a resolution of 1024x600 pixels and runs on Android versions 2.3 or 4.0.
IdeaTab S2109
Featuring a 9.7-inch IPS screen with a resolution of 1024×768 (4:3 aspect ratio), the IdeaTab S2109 is powered by an OMAP 4430 SoC (dual-core ARM Cortex A9 at 1 GHz with SGX540 GPU), includes 1 GB of RAM, and operates on Android 4.0. Storage options include capacities of 8, 16, or 32 GB.
IdeaTab S2110
The IdeaTab S2110 is a 10.1-inch tablet equipped with an IPS display and powered by a Qualcomm 1.5 GHz system-on-chip, paired with 1 GB of RAM and running Android 4.0. Its key features comprise:
- 5 MP rear camera featuring autofocus and LED flash
- 1.3 MP front-facing webcam
- Support for 720p video playback
- AGPS functionality with a 10-second fix on 3G variants
- Optional connectivity via 3G and WiFi
- Built-in FM radio tuner
- Weighs approximately 1.3 pounds
IdeaTab A2109
- Runs on Android versions 4.0.4 or 4.1.1 enhanced with Lenovo’s custom user interface
- Sports a 9-inch TFT screen with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels (169 PPI) and a 16:10 aspect ratio
- Powered by a quad-core 1.3 GHz Tegra 3 processor coupled with ULP GeForce GPU and 1 GB RAM
- Camera setup includes a 3.2 MP rear sensor and a 1.3 MP front camera
- Connectivity options include WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, and compass functionality
- Measures 11 mm in thickness
2011
In the year 2011, Lenovo introduced three tablets under the IdeaPad line: the K1, A1, and P1.
IdeaPad K1
Launched in July 2011, the IdeaPad K1 was equipped with:
- NVIDIA Tegra T20 processor clocked at 1.0 GHz
- Android operating system version 3.1
- Dimensions of 10.4 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches and weighing less than 1.7 pounds
- Battery life extending up to ten hours
- Memory options up to 1 GB DDR2 RAM and storage reaching up to 64 GB SSD
- Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth and WiFi (802.11b/g/n)
- MicroSD card slot, mini HDMI output, and an optional docking port
- Dual cameras: a front-facing 2 MP and a rear-facing 5 MP sensor
- Available color variants: Black, White, and Red
- Full Adobe Flash compatibility along with integrated cloud storage offering 2 GB free space
- Standard one-year warranty with an option to extend to two years
The device came pre-installed with more than thirty applications such as Angry Birds HD, Need for Speed: Shift, Kindle for Android, Documents To Go, and Norton Mobile Security.
Gizmodo commended the K1 for delivering excellent value by offering a stylishly designed tablet with matte chrome-colored edges and a deep red rear panel at $499 for the 32 GB model. It also noted battery longevity surpassing many Android tablets, lasting over eight hours during continuous Wi-Fi usage.
LAPTOP Magazine emphasized the K1’s combination of aesthetic appeal, robust performance, and distinctive enhancements to the Android 3.1 experience as significant market advantages.
IdeaPad A1
Introduced in September 2011, the IdeaPad A1 was notable for being the first affordable seven-inch tablet priced at $200 or below. This affordability was largely due to reduced storage capacity; the basic model offered only 2 GB of internal memory expandable via Micro SD card up to 32 GB. The tablet ran on a single-core Cortex A8 processor at 1 GHz and used Android version 2.3 (Gingerbread) instead of Honeycomb as a cost-saving measure.
It featured a capacitive touchscreen displaying at a resolution of 1024x600 pixels with a pixel density of 170 ppi—sharper than that of the iPad 2’s screen. Internally, Lenovo reinforced the device with a magnesium alloy roll cage for durability and included GPS functionality that worked without requiring data connectivity. The tablet measured just under half an inch thick at 0.47 inches, weighed approximately 0.88 pounds, and was available in four colors: white, black, pink, and light blue.
IdeaPad P1
The IdeaPad P1 distinguished itself by operating on Windows 7 rather than Android and utilizing an Intel Atom processor clocked at 1.5 GHz instead of NVIDIA Tegra hardware. It catered to users seeking productivity capabilities within a tablet form factor by including pre-installed software such as Adobe Flash Player version 10.3, Lenovo App Shop, Microsoft Security Essentials, and Lenovo App Manager for streamlined application switching.
Its specifications featured a capacitive touchscreen measuring 10.1 inches with a resolution of 1280x800 pixels and optional stylus support; memory options included up to 2 GB DDR2 RAM alongside storage up to 64 GB SSD capacity. Connectivity was provided via Bluetooth, WiFi, with optional inclusion of 3G support. Additional hardware included a front-facing webcam rated at 2 MP, USB 2.0 port, docking connector, Micro SD card slot, and audio input/output jacks. The device measured approximately 10.9 x 0.57 x 7.24 inches in size and weighed around 1.75 pounds while delivering roughly six hours of battery operation per charge.