Amazon has
Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Series Tablet w/ Tab Pen Plus & Folio Case (Luna Grey) on sale for
$279.99.
Shipping is free.
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Specs:
- MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Processor (3.35 GHz)
- 12.7" 2994x1840 3K 144Hz Touchscreen Display, 400nits, 273ppi
- 8GB LPDDR5X (Soldered)
- 128 GB UFS 3.1 Storage
- 13MP AF Back + 8MP FF Front Cameras
- Dual-Band WiFi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3
- Android 14 (Upgradeable to Android 16)
- 10200mAh Battery
- Lenovo Tab Pen Plus
- Ports:
- USB-C 5Gbps
- microSD Card Slot
Top Comments
Community Reviews
Lenovo's Idea Tab Pro stands out as a fast 12.7 inch Android tablet bundle with the pen and case, and the 8GB or 12GB versions handle browsing, streaming, sheet music, and games smoothly. The stylus tracking and pen input lag are praised, and the Dimensity 8300 class chip is described as close to Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance. The main drawback is the 400 nit display, which is reported as fine indoors but weak in bright sunlight. Pricing around $280 appears common, with some lower Lenovo and sale prices noted.
Common Questions (5)
The 400-nit display is fine indoors but can be hard to use in bright sunlight. If outdoor reading matters, a brighter tablet may be a better fit.
Pen latency is reported as nearly nonexistent, and the tablet feels responsive for games, streaming, browsing, and sheet music. The Dimensity 8300-class performance is described as solid and close to Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 levels.
At Lenovo, the bundle is typically $250 with the pen only or $280 with the case added. The case is what pushes the price up, while the pen is included in the base bundle.
Battery life is reported as good for media, streaming, and general use, with enough power for games like Brawl Stars and Xbox Game Pass streaming. Sleep battery life can be weaker than Samsung tablets.
It is expected to receive 2 OS updates and 4 years of security updates. That is typical for a non-Samsung, non-Google tablet in this class.
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I just flashed the Global ROM last night following a recent YT video. Took a total of 30 minutes. Now no more random foreign letters on system prompts. I did run into boot loop (4 commands with android platform tools for fastboot and I was good)
Aliexpress few months back cost about 180 with folding case. Very happy with the performance. Thank God.
Edit: Considering this is the 128gb, if youre in some android ecosystem and have 30 minutes, go the China route and save yourself 120$ or more.
So, for more money, more value?
Given personal experiences with the reliability of Lenovo tablets (mostly performance degrading over time) I'd be loathe to spend more than $150 on one, personally.
But again, we are extremely pleased with the 8GB/128GB Idea Tab (base) for the price we paid.
I just flashed the Global ROM last night following a recent YT video. Took a total of 30 minutes. Now no more random foreign letters on system prompts. I did run into boot loop (4 commands with android platform tools for fastboot and I was good)
Aliexpress few months back cost about 180 with folding case. Very happy with the performance. Thank God.
Edit: Considering this is the 128gb, if youre in some android ecosystem and have 30 minutes, go the China route and save yourself 120$ or more.
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