Pros
- Useful interface enhancements to Android 3.x
- Stylish design
Cons
- Among the larger and heavier tablets
- Speakers produce thin, tinny audio
At A Glance
The IdeaPad K1 makes a strong case for itself with its usability enhancements and snappy design. The inaccessibility of the microSD card slot, the poor speakers, and the tablet's relative heft are all drawbacks, but may be minor inconveniences given the value you get with its useful preloaded apps and 32GB of storage for $500.
The Specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor type | Nvidia Tegra 2 |
| Processor speed | 1024.0 MHz |
| Memory | |
| Memory size | 1.0 MB |
| Display | |
| Display size | 10.1 inches |
| Aspect ratio | Other |
| Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Storage | |
| Drive size | 32.0 GB |
| Ports and Connections | |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Wireless connection | Wi-Fi |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 7.4 inches |
| Depth | 0.523 inches |
| Height | 10.4 inches |
| Weight | 1.65 pounds |
| Storage Media | |
| Micro SD | Micro SD Card |
| SD card | Micro SD Card |
| Included Software | |
| Operating System | Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) |
Performance
| Operating System | |
|---|---|
| Operating System Tested | Android |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Sunspider (Javascript Benchmark) | 2.1 Seconds |
| Average Page Load Time | 13.6 Seconds |
| File Transfer Speed | 10.3 MB per Second |
| Startup Time | 32.5 Seconds |
| Gaming: Anti-Aliasing Off | 20.4 Average Frames per Second |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 6:15 Hours:Seconds |
| Recharge Time | 3:46 Hours:Seconds |
| Display Quality | |
|---|---|
| Still Image Display Quality | Good |
| Video Display Quality | Good |
| Still Image Capture Quality | |
|---|---|
| Overall Image Quality | Fair |
| Exposure Quality | Very Good |
| Color Quality | Good |
| Sharpness | Fair |
| Distortion | Fair |
| Video Capture Quality | |
|---|---|
| Overall Video Quality | Very Good |
| Video Quality - Regular Light | Very Good |
| Video Quality - Low Light | Poor |
| Video Audio Quality | Good |










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