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