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Lenovo IdeaPad A1
16 GBSamsung Galaxy Tab
P1000| Global Score | |
| 48.7 | 58.6 |
| Basic Information | |
| Lenovo | Samsung |
| Android 2.3 | Android 2.3.3, 2.2 |
| 0000-00-00 | 2010-09-02 |
| 7.68 x 4.92 x 0.47 inches | 7.48 x 4.74 x 0.47 inches |
| 14.11 ounces | 13.40 ounces |
| Blue | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 130.00 | $ 130.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7 inches | 7 inches |
| 1024 x 600 pixels | 1024 x 600 pixels |
| -- | TFT |
| 170 pixels per inch | 170 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 6.6 | 6.6 |
| TI OMAP 3622 (Single-Core 1000 MHz) processor | Single-Core 1000 MHz processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 512 MB RAM |
| ARM Mali-400 MP1 (320 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.56 | 7.38 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, SD external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC external memory slot |
| 4.4 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 3.00 MP | 3.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| -- | 720 x 480 (30 fps) video resolution |
| 5.06 | 6.16 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| -- | HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM |
| -- | SIM |
| 2.4 | 4.1 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3550mAh Li-Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.52 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer | Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab has a score of 58.6, which is a lot better than Lenovo IdeaPad A1's 48.7 score. Samsung Galaxy Tab's design has the same thickness than the Lenovo IdeaPad A1, but it's a bit lighter. Both tablets in our current comparison include Android OS, but Samsung Galaxy Tab has newer 2.3.3 version and Lenovo IdeaPad A1 has Android 2.3, so it gives you a couple nice extra features and enhanced performance.
Lenovo IdeaPad A1 features a bit superior processor than Samsung Galaxy Tab, and although they both have a 512 MB RAM and 1 cores, the Lenovo IdeaPad A1 also has an extra graphics processor. Galaxy Tab features a display that is just as good as Lenovo IdeaPad A1's screen, they have a display with the same size, exactly the same resolution of 600 x 1024px and the same screen density.
The Galaxy Tab features a superior memory capacity for applications and games than Lenovo IdeaPad A1, because although it has no SD card slot, it also counts with 32 GB internal memory. Galaxy Tab has a little longer battery life than Lenovo IdeaPad A1, because it has a 4000mAh battery capacity. Galaxy Tab shoots much better videos and photos than Lenovo IdeaPad A1. They have the same resolution back-facing camera.
The Galaxy Tab and the Lenovo IdeaPad A1 cost the same, which makes buying this tablet a simple decision.
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