Amazon has
Lenovo Idea Tab College Tablet with MC2 Tab Pen and Folio Case (ZAFR0920US, Luna Gray) on sale for
$199.99.
Shipping is free.
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Specs:
- 11" 2.5K (2560x1600) IPS 500nits Anti-fingerprint, 72% NTSC, 90Hz, Touch Display
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300 Processor (2.4 GHz)
- 8GB Soldered LPDDR4x
- 256GB UFS 2.2
- Front 5.0MP / Rear 8.0MP Cameras
- Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac 1x1 + BT5.2
- Android 15 or later
- 7040mAh Battery
- Lenovo Tab Pen + Folio Case
- Ports:
- 1x USB-C (Hi-Speed USB / USB 2.0), with charging
- 1x headphone/microphone combo jack (3.5mm)
- 1x card slot
Top Comments
8 GB Memory - 256 GB Storage
Community Reviews
Lenovo Idea Tab is a budget 11 inch Android tablet that stands out for note taking, reading, and media on its sharp 2.5K IPS screen with active stylus support. The 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration, along with 2 major Android updates and 4 years of security updates, make it feel well equipped for school use. The display is described as brighter than expected at 800 nits, and the 3.5mm jack is a handy bonus. The main tradeoff is the Dimensity 6300 class processor, which trails faster rivals and may matter for heavier multitasking. It fits best as a practical classroom tablet with strong screen value.
Common Questions (5)
The Dimensity 6300 is described as plenty fast for everyday tasks when paired with 8GB RAM, but it is still slower than the budget Galaxy Tab A11+ and far behind Lenovo listings with a Dimensity 8300. It should handle browsing, PDFs, and streaming well, but it is not the strongest performer in this price range.
The deal thread identifies this model as 8GB RAM with 256GB storage, while a separate Best Buy version is 128GB. 128GB may be limiting if you keep many apps locally, but 256GB plus microSD use is a more comfortable setup for school files and media.
It is expected to receive 2 major Android updates and 4 years of security updates. That gives it a longer support window than some budget tablets, though not as long as Samsung's higher-end update promises.
Yes. It natively supports an active stylus, which makes it a better fit for handwriting lecture notes and drawing than budget tablets without pen support. The 2.5K display also helps text and PDFs look sharper for reading.
Yes. It streams YouTube at the highest quality setting smoothly and includes a 3.5mm headphone jack, which is useful for discreet listening. Setup can be annoying because it tries to install apps like Temu and TikTok during first boot.
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8 GB Memory - 256 GB Storage
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGYDJ7G6
Thank you for pointing this out, I pulled the trigger. Better processor, bigger and brighter screen (800 nits). 128GB storage, is not a deal breaker, as I was planning to use a Micro SD cards anyways.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FGYDJ7G6
A bit better value with significantly better processor with dimensity 8300 vs 6400
A bit better value with significantly better processor with dimensity 8300 vs 6400
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The budget Galaxy Tab A11+ also has only 6GB of memory, 128GB storage, lower resolution, different display type and costs $250 as of now. Comparing apples to avocados.
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