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8.8" 256GB Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 Android Gaming Tablet
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Lenovo has 8.8" 256GB Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 Android Gaming Tablet (Eclipse Black, ZAEF0068US) on sale for $429.99 - $43 with eCoupon EXTRASAVEAFF in cart = $386.99. Shipping is free.
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- Display: 8.8" 2.5K (2560 x 1600), LTPS, Touch, 500 nits, 165Hz
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor (3.30 GHz)
- Operating System: Android 14
- Memory: 12 GB LPDDR5X (Soldered)
- Storage: 256GB UFS 4.0
- Camera: 13MP AF + 2MP (Macro) FF Back + 8MP FF Front
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be & Bluetooth 5.4
- Dual USB-C Ports with bypass charging
- Warranty: 1 Year Mail-in
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Written by johnny_miller | Staff- Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 320 customer reviews.
- At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $53 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $439.99.
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Lenovo has 8.8" 256GB Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 Android Gaming Tablet (Eclipse Black, ZAEF0068US) on sale for $429.99 - $43 with eCoupon EXTRASAVEAFF in cart = $386.99. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member Dr. W for sharing this deal.
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Thanks to Community Member Dr. W for sharing this deal.
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- Display: 8.8" 2.5K (2560 x 1600), LTPS, Touch, 500 nits, 165Hz
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor (3.30 GHz)
- Operating System: Android 14
- Memory: 12 GB LPDDR5X (Soldered)
- Storage: 256GB UFS 4.0
- Camera: 13MP AF + 2MP (Macro) FF Back + 8MP FF Front
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be & Bluetooth 5.4
- Dual USB-C Ports with bypass charging
- Warranty: 1 Year Mail-in
Editor's Notes
Written by johnny_miller | Staff- Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 320 customer reviews.
- At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $53 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $439.99.
- View Lenovo return policy.
- Earn rewards on most purchases with MyLenovo Rewards (free to join).
- First Responders, Students, Teachers, Parents, Healthcare Workers, and Seniors may qualify for additional discounts.
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Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 is a compact Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 gaming tablet that stands out for strong performance, a good LCD screen, vapor chamber cooling, and a small form factor that works well for emulation and game streaming. The two USB C ports and gaming profiles make controller setups and fast charging more flexible, and the tablet can be turned into a handheld with accessories like the G9 or Razer Kishi. The main drawbacks are the missing microSD slot, removed headphone jack, and limited Lenovo software update support. It is a solid small tablet if you can live with the storage and software tradeoffs.
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Yes. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with 12GB RAM is strong for current Android games, and the tablet is described as solid for emulation, streaming PC games, and handheld-style gaming. Its vapor chamber and gaming profiles help with thermals and performance tuning.
Yes. It can be paired with controllers like the Razer Kishi, Gamesir G8+, or Lenovo G7, and the G9 can turn it into a full handheld-style setup. The small 8.8-inch size is a major reason people choose it over larger tablets for gaming.
No built-in microSD slot is included, and the Gen 3 also drops the headphone jack. Storage expansion is still possible through USB-C readers or hubs, but that is less convenient for emulation and ROM storage than an internal card slot.
The tablet has two USB-C ports, but they serve different roles: one is the faster USB 3.x port for charging or data, while the side port is USB 2.x and is mainly used with controllers. That setup lets you charge in landscape mode without blocking the controller connection.
Lenovo's Android support is limited compared with some tablet makers, with OS updates reportedly only through Android 17 and security updates until the end of 2028. That makes it a better fit for gaming or media use than for buyers who want long-term software support and frequent fixes.
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I own the redmagic 9.06" and others.
Don't have issues with warranty. Never heard of a phone or tablet braking without user error.
The screen is one of my most important things that I consider when I buy a device... can not imagine anyone who is knowable with devices saying what you said. But I think you never had a OLED tablet before.
Yes USB placement is a bit strange, but I have a joystick that works fine (BT).
You can easily connect your RedMagic to an external monitor (big screen).
Redmagic can use a pen but there is no active pen support that the Lenovo has... but I don't see to many users using a pen and you need to buy them seperately.
I understand a lot more as to why someone would want the Y700 over the RedMagic, I do not agree with it at all but I now understand it much better. Thank you.
I currently have the Astra, the software experience is unfortunately terrible. Settings are sticky and randomly revert and for some reason the screen jitters when charging. Completely unplayable for me and these aren't even all the headaches you get. For all the flak lenovo gets, they still provide a serviceable experience. I really wanted to like the redmagic Astra and was seriously considering the Astra 2 (gaming tablet pro 5), but went with the Y700 gen 5 instead.
Also, I don't find the OLED vs LCD change that drastic except for in low light conditions. If you were to compare black levels directly, the contrast difference is stark. I did this comparing my main oled monitors Samsung's G60SF + dell aw3423dwf against my LCD 144hz dell monitor, so they might not translate directly to a Astra vs Y700 comparison. For just watching videos (SDR mapped HDR vs HDR) in a room with curtains drawn, the experience isn't all that different to me that I'd consider it a deal breaker. In a dark room however the difference is obvious. If my usecase was mostly for very dark conditions, I'd favor the OLED more.
The main benefit OLED serves really is the motion clarity. I can't live without it for competitive shooters, but I don't plan to do so on a gaming tablet. The LCD panel is also slightly more comfortable when doing any extended reading/browsing sessions.
If you're able to wait and do not need a device immediately, I'd recommend waiting for the astra 2's release to see if they've managed to fix all the issues that plague their user experience. If you need a device right now, the Y700 is the safer pick.
Warranty - I have had several tablets that needed repairs/replacement over the years. However not recently to your point. It is probably less important and my risk aversion may be a bit unfounded.
Red Magic is a great device. Enjoy it! Lenovo has just been better for my multi-purpose needs (gaming, personal, noted, work). I often carry just my tablet in lieu of a laptop.
I had one tablet, Samsung Tab 8+ which stopped fast charging but it was most likely my fault for snagging the uSB C port when it was with a wire plugged in. It took over 6 weeks for me to get a new "refurbished" tablet.
I currently have the Astra, the software experience is unfortunately terrible. Settings are sticky and randomly revert and for some reason the screen jitters when charging. Completely unplayable for me and these aren't even all the headaches you get. For all the flak lenovo gets, they still provide a serviceable experience. I really wanted to like the redmagic Astra and was seriously considering the Astra 2 (gaming tablet pro 5), but went with the Y700 gen 5 instead.
I have only very good experience with it. But I will state that... Lenovo has less bloatware.
I also googled your issue and this is what I was told. The jittering effect on your RedMagic Astra gaming tablet when plugged in is typically caused by a lack of grounding in the electrical outlet, or the fast charger pushing too much power to the digitizer.
Here is how you can troubleshoot and fix the issue:1. Use Charge Separation (Bypass Charging)The RedMagic Astra features a "Charge Separation" (Bypass Charge) mode in the RedMagic Game Space.Enabling this routes power directly to the motherboard instead of passing it through the battery. This reduces heat and electrical interference.2. Adjust Game Space / Touch Settings. Aggressive touch prevention settings inside the built-in gaming portal can cause jitters or stutters.Turn off accidental touch protection: Go into your Game Center settings and disable or adjust the accidental touch prevention zones. Adjust sensitivity: Experiment by toggling your touch sampling rate down slightly.3. Check Your Outlet & CableBecause the tablet has an ultra-sensitive 165Hz display and 2,000Hz instant touch sampling rate, even the smallest voltage fluctuation can create screen jitter.Try plugging your charger into a grounded, three-prong wall outlet.Try using a different, high-quality USB-C cable or an alternate power adapter to see if the issue persists.4. Ensure your system is running the latest OS patch. Alternatively, head to Settings > Display and adjust your screen refresh rate to either 60Hz or Auto to prevent erratic touch responses caused by mismatched refresh rates in the OS.
Good Luck.
Purchased it on their pre release sale. Due to the limited supplies (thank you AI) ZTE did only produced two batches of these tablets for the global market. And it got sold out quite soon after the second batch was made. You can still find them but not from ZTE... from rando companies on Aliexpress.
And I am telling you that their new tablet will be released later this month. It will have
1. OLED screen which will do 1600nits and 185Hz. But it is not all roses, Redmagic did not pay for Dolby Vision or HDR10+. But it is still one of the better media viewing tablets our there.
2. 8300ma battery
3. The best cooling chamber in the industry
4. But no SD card slot, and only one USB C (off center).
5. But it is the price... if it is 550 or 600, something to considered.
You know, I disagree with you. With this AI super cycle inventory is limited, it was their first time doing a small form factor gaming tablet and they produced X and the demand was 3X, I am sure they would want to make more but they need the chips, mobos, ram, ect....
And today, they are coming out with the next version this month.
Most of the issues is due to
1. limited inventory due to how expensive it is. Much cheaper to have no inventory, direclty relates to the cost of goods sold.
2. they do batch manufacturing... this is a big issue. Again, you don't want to have a thousand tablets that do not sell that have high specs... it is all about keeping inventory as low as possible.
3. Due to how fast the turnover is on technology, and Redmagic is a small fry in the industry, they use Manufacturing and "Batch" Production which allows them to Halts production early to shift to next-gen models.
I am not excusing it. But it is what it is.
No... you are correct, this is not just due to AI. (even though AI is the main culprit right now).
Most of the issues is due to
1. limited inventory due to how expensive it is. Much cheaper to have no inventory, direclty relates to the cost of goods sold.
2. they do batch manufacturing... this is a big issue. Again, you don't want to have a thousand tablets that do not sell that have high specs... it is all about keeping inventory as low as possible.
3. Due to how fast the turnover is on technology, and Redmagic is a small fry in the industry, they use Manufacturing and "Batch" Production which allows them to Halts production early to shift to next-gen models.
I am not excusing it. But it is what it is.
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But this is about a smaller company trying to compete with the big boys and the big boys have a production run that never ends it's like hit a button and just have the factory make another 10,000 units and ZTE being so small they do it in batches and at the end of the batch they have to reschedule a new batch to of manufacturing and by that time that happens we're almost at the next generation. But perhaps the future for ZTE because they're on the brisk of becoming a larger company I believe but all depends on the US and politics.
I honestly believe that's the smaller companies that should be praised when their products are that good such as the Astra gaming tablet and such as the nothing phone 3. I don't know if I have the correct name because I'm just going by memory but the ASUS rogue z13 it is a tablet, it's Microsoft based but you know to me that's the best tablet in the world... It's really not for bringing into bed and watching a movie.
Well you know Lenovo who sells the identical tablet in China for hundreds of dollars less what the what the f does that mean?
But this is about a smaller company trying to compete with the big boys and the big boys have a production run that never ends it's like hit a button and just have the factory make another 10,000 units and ZTE being so small they do it in batches and at the end of the batch they have to reschedule a new batch to of manufacturing and by that time that happens we're almost at the next generation. But perhaps the future for ZTE because they're on the brisk of becoming a larger company I believe but all depends on the US and politics.
I honestly believe that's the smaller companies that should be praised when their products are that good such as the Astra gaming tablet and such as the nothing phone 3. I don't know if I have the correct name because I'm just going by memory but the ASUS rogue z13 it is a tablet, it's Microsoft based but you know to me that's the best tablet in the world... It's really not for bringing into bed and watching a movie.
The small manufacturers are putting out some interesting products: ayn/retroid/moorechip, red magic, ayaneo, etc.
I have tried those products (except for RM). My opinion is that the warranty/repair/service process and software can make them challenging for mainstream use.
Issues with Google certification can be problematic and they tend to occur on these devices. If you only want them for emulation, its not a big deal. However it is a problem for some Play Store apps. It is a bigger deal for a tablet. Those have broader uses than a handheld gaming device. Not being able to install some business, financial, media streaming apps, etc can limit the use if the device. RM can have certification issues.
I am also fighting with Ayaneo over a spontaneous crack in my $600 device due to a cheap shell or them overtightening the screws. They wont honor their warranty because I bought from a reseller. However you cannot get my specific model from anyone but a reseller (right now). This is the kind of challenge you can have when buying a scarce product.
I wont pretend that Lenovo doesnt have software and support issues, but it is not as bad as my experience with others and I have never had a Google certification issue. Lenovo support/software is not as good as Apple or Samsung, but those companies do not offer gaming focused hardware.
That is why Lenovo ultimately was my device of choice. I still have a few handhelds from small manufacturers. However my tablet is too important to my personal and business needs to use one of the small manufacturers.
The small manufacturers are putting out some interesting products: ayn/retroid/moorechip, red magic, ayaneo, etc.
I have tried those products (except for RM). My opinion is that the warranty/repair/service process and software can make them challenging for mainstream use.
Issues with Google certification can be problematic and they tend to occur on these devices. If you only want them for emulation, its not a big deal. However it is a problem for some Play Store apps. It is a bigger deal for a tablet. Those have broader uses than a handheld gaming device. Not being able to install some business, financial, media streaming apps, etc can limit the use if the device. RM can have certification issues.
I am also fighting with Ayaneo over a spontaneous crack in my $600 device due to a cheap shell or them overtightening the screws. They wont honor their warranty because I bought from a reseller. However you cannot get my specific model from anyone but a reseller (right now). This is the kind of challenge you can have when buying a scarce product.
I wont pretend that Lenovo doesnt have software and support issues, but it is not as bad as my experience with others and I have never had a Google certification issue. Lenovo support/software is not as good as Apple or Samsung, but those companies do not offer gaming focused hardware.
That is why Lenovo ultimately was my device of choice. I still have a few handhelds from small manufacturers. However my tablet is too important to my personal and business needs to use one of the small manufacturers.
I will also admit that I never do any banking on any of my tablets. I use my PC or my google phone. But I still would not use a Samsung or Lenovo tablet either. And I feel Samsung is not great with updates... many google updates never reach the Samsung device for multiple reasons.
Since you mentioned Google certification issue with my product, I looked up my tablets and it is still intact. But really, since i only watch from unethical places... no certification is needed for me.
Lenovo got in BIG trouble... Between August 2014 and early 2015, Lenovo shipped roughly 800,000 units (pc and tablets) pre-installed with "VisualDiscovery" by Superfish—an adware/spyware program. They got sued and since then has been much better with only the last two years have we seen more and more bloatware on the Lenovo tablets. I just want to confirm that RedMagic has never done something like that. BUT as I said, Lenovo has changed their ways and has less bloatware/spyware then RedMagic. But really, they both can be disabled and are very similar. Samsung just released their first tablet in the USA with Appcloud pre installed (spyware/bloatware). My point is, you can not trust any company.
And Apple's BEST and Samsung's BEST can easily be consider a gaming tablet, just not small form factor gaming tablets. The Apple M5 integrated GPU is significantly better and more powerful than the GPU in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5... ipad pro.
You give a lot of info on a device that you never touched, but that is OK. I had to fight with Samsung regarding my device which was still under warranty. But your story really sucks since Ayaneo admitted they used the wrong material for their cases. Regarding your Ayaneo... you purchased old stock from a unauthorized reseller. Goes to show you that you need to buy your product from a proper vendor. RedMagic (one of the best things) sells directly to the consumer and this would never have happened with RedMagic (buying from an unauthorized vendor which is bullshit to begin with). My point is, you mention something, like lack of support but that is not true.
I will also admit that I never do any banking on any of my tablets. I use my PC or my google phone. But I still would not use a Samsung or Lenovo tablet either. And I feel Samsung is not great with updates... many google updates never reach the Samsung device for multiple reasons.
Since you mentioned Google certification issue with my product, I looked up my tablets and it is still intact. But really, since i only watch from unethical places... no certification is needed for me.
Lenovo got in BIG trouble... Between August 2014 and early 2015, Lenovo shipped roughly 800,000 units (pc and tablets) pre-installed with "VisualDiscovery" by Superfish—an adware/spyware program. They got sued and since then has been much better with only the last two years have we seen more and more bloatware on the Lenovo tablets. I just want to confirm that RedMagic has never done something like that. BUT as I said, Lenovo has changed their ways and has less bloatware/spyware then RedMagic. But really, they both can be disabled and are very similar. Samsung just released their first tablet in the USA with Appcloud pre installed (spyware/bloatware). My point is, you can not trust any company.
And Apple's BEST and Samsung's BEST can easily be consider a gaming tablet, just not small form factor gaming tablets. The Apple M5 integrated GPU is significantly better and more powerful than the GPU in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5... ipad pro.
Production/availability was throttled on my Ayaneo Pocket DMG. You can only find 16GB from a reseller. Apple and Valve would honor the warranty. That's my standard for evaluation...not what device companies have allowed in the past. As you said, Ayaneo knows their device shells are crap.
Production/availability was throttled on my Ayaneo Pocket DMG. You can only find 16GB from a reseller. Apple and Valve would honor the warranty. That's my standard for evaluation...not what device companies have allowed in the past. As you said, Ayaneo knows their device shells are crap.
AND if you wanted RedMagic right now... you wouldn't... KNOWING that the new device is less then a month away. And then you buy it from RedMagic directly. Again, RedMagic sells directly to consumer and may have a authorized Amazon store.
Lots of companies will not honor their warranty unless you buy their product from a authorized retailer. And yes... that is BULLSHIT that Billion dollar companies have managed to allow.
It comes down to Grey market goods which are not counterfeit or fake (fake are called "black market" goods). They are real items made in the real company in their factories, but they are sold through unauthorized distribution channels. Basically this allows Sony to sell the IDENTICAL item for like 30% cheaper in China and if some dude buys them from China resells them in the USA for a modest discount... SOny will void their warranty.
The BIGGEST TEN PLAYERS ARE....
1SonyConsumer Electronics & Gaming Classifies unauthorized marketplace sales as "used" or second-hand items.
2BosePremium Audio & Headphones Restricts its contract to the first retail purchaser from approved distributors.
3Harley-DavidsonAutomotive / Motorcycles Tracks VINs; fiercely protects domestic dealer networks against global imports.
4CanonProfessional Photography & Video Checks serial numbers to block imports meant for Asian or European markets.
5NikonProfessional Optics & Cameras Outright refuses to service or fix grey market units, even if you offer to pay.
6AppleTechnology & Smartphones Legally limits hardware coverage to the original region of purchase.
7SamsungDisplays, Appliances & Mobile Blocks localized updates and denies warranties if serial numbers map overseas.
8RolexLuxury Time pieces Treats lack of an official stamped warranty card as a void contract.
9SennheiserHigh-Fidelity Audio Mandates an authorized invoice to protect its chain from rampant counterfeiting.
10YamahaAV Receivers & Instruments Denies coverage for units bought on unauthorized online storefronts like Amazon.
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