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“Dotello is a new puzzler that hasn’t moved on. Minimalist seems too weak a word. It’s dots on a white background. It doesn’t look bad, by any means, but the trailer also doesn’t do a very good job of telling me what the hell the point is. It looks like a match-3 game, but looks like you can move the dots to wherever you want instead of the usual sliding mechanism. In any regards, it’s a puzzle game for iOS Universal, so I’ll probably at least give it a try. It’s free to play, as well, and the IAP only appears to let you continue a game. It’s a slow Friday, folks.”
“The IdeaTab A3000 isn’t a disaster like the cheaper A1000, but it’s an average 7in tablet let down by poor battery life and a low resolution screen. Six months ago that wouldn’t have mattered so much, but now it’s being undercut by equally well-made tablets with a longer battery life and better screens. The 3G model is more tempting than the vanilla Wi-Fi effort, but neither stands up to the competition from Asus or Amazon. If you have £150 to spend on a new tablet, we’d suggest looking elsewhere.”
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What people say
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We purchased 5 of these tabs for our school. Within 2 weeks, every single one had stopped working. We contacted the company we purchased them from, they were unhelpful. We were directed to Lenovo and have had the same customer service. We eventually received replacements. They no longer work eith...
This is my first tablet,and i like this tablet because it provides better gaming performance than any other tablet in this range.Recently i installed asphalt 8 on my tablet and it works superb.
the worthwhile budget tablet..
In Depth
The Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 might be the perfect tablet for Android users who are looking for a cheaper 7” tablet alternative but do not want to sacrifice quality. The A3000 is a 7” tablet like the A1000, but that’s where the comparisons end. Unlike the A1000 the A3000 screen is IPS, which translates to better viewing angles. It’s also more powerful than the A1000 thanks to its MTK 8125 1.2GHz quad core processor and 1GB of RAM. This affords the tablet excellent multi-tasking ability and a superior gaming experience.
Like many Android tablets, this one comes with a built-in WiFi card, Bluetooth connectivity and 16GB of onboard storage with the option to expand storage to 64GB thanks to the micro-SD slot. The battery life is on par with the Google Nexus, lasting around 7 hours of regular usage and 2 weeks in standby mode. Itcomes with Android 4.1, however it can be upgraded to the most recent Android OS 4.2.
While the A3000 is a relatively solid tablet all around for the price there are some minor drawbacks. The screen resolution is relatively low for a tablet in its class at 1024×600 or 170ppi. Compare this to the Asus MeMo Pad HD which boasts 800×1280 resolution. Aside from this, it offers a 5MP rear-facing camera and 0.3MP front-facing camera, however it does not have built-in flash so it is all but impossible to take pictures in low light.
For its price, the IdeaTab A3000 is a decent tablet that can perform basic tasks and run processor intensive apps.
The Good: IPS screen for excellent viewing angles, quad-core processor for fast performance, long battery life.
The Bad: Poor screen resolution, no flash for cameras, poor resolution for front-facing camera.
What people actually want to know
When was the Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 released?
The Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 was released on June 6, 2013.
How long does the battery last on the Lenovo IdeaTab A3000?
The Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 has a 3,500 mAh battery.
Does the Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 support wireless charging?
No, the Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 does not support wireless charging.
Does the Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Does the Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 have NFC?
No, the Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 does not have NFC. Contactless payments and tap-to-pair will not be available.
Where can I get support for the Lenovo IdeaTab A3000?
Visit Lenovo's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
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