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Please look at video reviews of this. It has a metal kickstand ring and a large rear speaker. I have 2 of these and you will not find better audio on any tablet ever made.
Podcasts, voice, newscasts, TV/Movie dialog, etc... They all sound loud and clear without needing headphones.
You will have to live with the weight. I think it's the only downside. It is heavy but most of the time you are using the kickstand/ring that you can also use to hang this on door knobs and cabinet knobs. Great to use as a handle when moving it around.
You can use this as a bluetooth speaker as well. I.E. it will pair via bluetooth as a bluetooth speaker.
Performance is great as long as you don't play heavy 3D games. It's fast and responsive for non-3D apps/games.
Only caveat is you only get OS updates to Android 18 and 4 years of security updates. Lenovo reserves it's 5-6 year OS updates for its high end tablets. As with most Lenovo tablets the build quality is superb.
Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 stands out as a media tablet, with a 12.1 inch 2.5K 120Hz LCD, loud clear rear speakers, and a built in kickstand ring that makes it easy to prop up or carry. The audio is strong enough for podcasts, news, dialog, and video watching, and the tablet can even pair as a Bluetooth speaker. Performance feels fast for everyday apps and streaming, but the Dimensity 7400 and USB 2.0 are more midrange than flagship, and heavy 3D gaming can expose limits. Software support is shorter than Samsung rivals, so it suits entertainment first and gaming or long update cycles less well.
Video watchers who want loud, clear built-in audio, because the speakers make podcasts, news, and movie dialogue easy to hear without headphones.
The software update commitment is limited to Android 18 and four years of security updates, while Lenovo reserves longer OS updates for high-end tablets.
The tablet's rear speakers are a standout feature: they play podcasts, news, TV, and movie dialog loud and clear without headphones. It can also pair as a Bluetooth speaker, making it especially useful for media-first use.
The tablet is expected to receive Android 18 plus 4 years of security updates. Lenovo reserves longer 5- to 6-year OS support for its higher-end tablets.
For watching videos and other media, it is a strong value because the speakers and kickstand are the main strengths, and the $269.99 price is a substantial discount from the announced $399.99 starting price. The LCD panel and midrange processor matter less if your priority is screen, sound, and smooth playback rather than gaming.
It handles normal apps and lighter games well, but the Dimensity 7400 can show its limits in heavy 3D games, especially at this screen resolution. It is a better fit for video, browsing, and other consumption than demanding gaming.
If your goal is consumption, this tablet will be very difficult to beat. Only pratfall will be if you are a gaming type, that 7400 will reveal itself pushing that many pixels.
But for most standard use cases, this is a hell of deal. Even with the shorter software update cycle.
I need 8" android. I have the mini iPad and I love the size in struggling to find android tablet in that size with great performances.I don't want to buy Chinese brand.
Check out the Onn 8" tablet from Walmart, its not a powerhouse but suits the needs of many..
I need 8" android. I have the mini iPad and I love the size in struggling to find android tablet in that size with great performances.
I don't want to buy Chinese brand.
I also switched to an iPad Mini when Samsung stopped making their 8" tablets.
It's cheaper, but how is it better. The 12 inch Pro Amazon tablet uses Dimensity 8400 which is one generation ahead than this, and you can get up to 16gb of RAM
My usage of tablet is watch videos 90% of the time. 16GB or 8GB ram, fastest CPU don't matters to me, I have my gaming PC. Screen/sound quality, smooth video... then price.
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Please look at video reviews of this. It has a metal kickstand ring and a large rear speaker. I have 2 of these and you will not find better audio on any tablet ever made.Podcasts, voice, newscasts, TV/Movie dialog, etc... They all sound loud and clear without needing headphones.You will have to live with the weight. I think it's the only downside. It is heavy but most of the time you are using the kickstand/ring that you can also use to hang this on door knobs and cabinet knobs. Great to use as a handle when moving it around.You can use this as a bluetooth speaker as well. I.E. it will pair via bluetooth as a bluetooth speaker. Performance is great as long as you don't play heavy 3D games. It's fast and responsive for non-3D apps/games.Only caveat is you only get OS updates to Android 18 and 4 years of security updates. Lenovo reserves it's 5-6 year OS updates for its high end tablets. As with most Lenovo tablets the build quality is superb.
Maybe it's just me, but speaker quality is about the last thing I'm concerned about when it comes to tablets. I use a tablet as a personal media device, i.e. something that I can use without disturbing others. If I'm watching a video, I've got headphones on or earbuds in 99% of the time.
It'd be like trying to sell me on the the camera quality. I know tablets have certain features built in, but they aren't things I ever use. My priority is a tablet that runs smoothly, has a decent picture, and ideally has expandable memory.
I need 8" android. I have the mini iPad and I love the size in struggling to find android tablet in that size with great performances.
I don't want to buy Chinese brand.
I need 8" android. I have the mini iPad and I love the size in struggling to find android tablet in that size with great performances.
I don't want to buy Chinese brand.
Only US Android brands I can even think of are Walmart and Amazon with their Onn and Fire tablets respectively. You really think these companies are better than Chinese companies?
Stick with Apple then.
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Podcasts, voice, newscasts, TV/Movie dialog, etc... They all sound loud and clear without needing headphones.
You will have to live with the weight. I think it's the only downside. It is heavy but most of the time you are using the kickstand/ring that you can also use to hang this on door knobs and cabinet knobs. Great to use as a handle when moving it around.
You can use this as a bluetooth speaker as well. I.E. it will pair via bluetooth as a bluetooth speaker.
Performance is great as long as you don't play heavy 3D games. It's fast and responsive for non-3D apps/games.
Only caveat is you only get OS updates to Android 18 and 4 years of security updates. Lenovo reserves it's 5-6 year OS updates for its high end tablets. As with most Lenovo tablets the build quality is superb.
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Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 stands out as a media tablet, with a 12.1 inch 2.5K 120Hz LCD, loud clear rear speakers, and a built in kickstand ring that makes it easy to prop up or carry. The audio is strong enough for podcasts, news, dialog, and video watching, and the tablet can even pair as a Bluetooth speaker. Performance feels fast for everyday apps and streaming, but the Dimensity 7400 and USB 2.0 are more midrange than flagship, and heavy 3D gaming can expose limits. Software support is shorter than Samsung rivals, so it suits entertainment first and gaming or long update cycles less well.
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The tablet's rear speakers are a standout feature: they play podcasts, news, TV, and movie dialog loud and clear without headphones. It can also pair as a Bluetooth speaker, making it especially useful for media-first use.
The tablet is expected to receive Android 18 plus 4 years of security updates. Lenovo reserves longer 5- to 6-year OS support for its higher-end tablets.
For watching videos and other media, it is a strong value because the speakers and kickstand are the main strengths, and the $269.99 price is a substantial discount from the announced $399.99 starting price. The LCD panel and midrange processor matter less if your priority is screen, sound, and smooth playback rather than gaming.
It handles normal apps and lighter games well, but the Dimensity 7400 can show its limits in heavy 3D games, especially at this screen resolution. It is a better fit for video, browsing, and other consumption than demanding gaming.
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But for most standard use cases, this is a hell of deal. Even with the shorter software update cycle.
This isn't your phone, after all.
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I don't want to buy Chinese brand.
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have a look at this, not made by me..
https://docs.google.com/spreadshe...=26
It'd be like trying to sell me on the the camera quality. I know tablets have certain features built in, but they aren't things I ever use. My priority is a tablet that runs smoothly, has a decent picture, and ideally has expandable memory.
I don't want to buy Chinese brand.
I don't want to buy Chinese brand.
Stick with Apple then.
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