Lenovo IdeaPad A1

  • Released 2011, October
    400g, 12mm thickness
    Android 2.3
    16GB storage, microSD slot
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  • 7.0"
    600x1024 pixels
  • 3MP
    Video recorder
  • 512MB RAM
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    Li-Ion

Lenovo IdeaPad A1 - Specs

Network Technology No cellular connectivity
2G bands
GPRS No
EDGE No
Launch Announced 2011, November. Released 2011, October
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 195 x 125 x 12 mm (7.68 x 4.92 x 0.47 in)
Weight 400 g (14.11 oz)
SIM No
Display Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 7.0 inches, 137.9 cm2 (~56.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 600 x 1024 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~170 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
CPU 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 16GB 512MB RAM
Main Camera Single 3.15 MP
Video Yes
Selfie camera Single VGA
Video
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, EDR
GPS Yes
Radio No
USB miniUSB 2.0
Features Sensors Accelerometer, compass
 MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC player
MP4/H.264 player
Document viewer
Organizer
Predictive text input
Battery   Non-removable Li-Ion battery
Talk time Up to 6 h (multimedia)
Misc Colors Pink, White, Black, Blue
Price About 170 EUR

Lenovo IdeaPad A1 - User Reviews

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  • This tablet is horrible, it does not work well and freezes up all the time. Do not buy it, do not even think of buying it. Even though it is cheap and an android tablet, you are better off buying something for 50 more bucks that actually works!

  • I bought the 7" tablet and had problems with it freezing up. I sent it back and that cost almost $60. when I got it back it worked ok but now the power port doesn't work, so I can't charge it. when i spoke with tech support they said I have to ship it back again. another $60, snd since I can't find my receipt whatever the repairs will be is on me too. please I'm begging you...set fire to your money or make paper airplanes with it, it will be more enjoyable than dealing with lenovo.

  • So good tablet I'm using that tablet. Don't miss the chance to buy this tablet....

  • It seems the COMPASS do not work. therefore GPS tracking with direction is bit difficult

  • Run on 2.1 ginger bread os , Emmmmm that is to slow

  • whats GPU model? plz help me! GPU model!?

  • Did Lenovo reply to on this? Was there any offer to return with full refund?

  • no it doesent.

  • This is the letter I sent to the company, I want to take this time to thank your company for making me REGRET SPENDING $850 for Christmas on your product. I purchased 5 Lenovo idea A1 tablets for all of my children. We bought the three that the store hand on hand and then ordered the last 2 from the online service the store offered. From day one we had nothing but problems. Of the 2 we bought online I had to return one before I could even give it to my child. They refunded our money because you discontinued the product. Then shortly after Christmas I had to return the second one because it wouldn't work anymore either. Now I have a 3rd on that stopped working and wouldn't charge or even turn on to trouble shoot for that matter. We sent it to your repair service and received it back on Monday. It was fully charged when we received it , but now it's time to charge it again and it won't charge. So needless to say, I spent $10 to ship it back to you and you sent it back not completely fixed and I will need to send it back to you. It will cost me another $10 to ship it back. At this rate if I have to keep shipping it back. It will cost me more than the thing is worth. At this point I will never spend money on your products ever again and I will not recommend your products to anyone and I want so badly to leave bad reviews. I spent way to much money on these things for such the hassle. Thanks for the trouble you have caused me and the trouble it will still cause me to get this thing fixed properly.

  • DOES it support simcard

  • Hai i have upgraded my tab to Android 4.0.4 version by using a link - So Now sometimes if we touch any option it is giving a big sound. SO if i restart my tab it is working fine.So What should i do to stop this.

  • Hai i have upgraded my tab to Android 4.0.4 version by using a link - So Now sometimes if we touch any option it is giving a big sound. SO if i restart my tab it is working fine.So What should i do to stop this.

  • agreed - ICS is a savior for this tablet!! shame its not totally official, but is a lenovo ICS version - so works perfectly and is FAST!! :)

  • Useless tablet !! Slow, not responding touch screen and do not compatible with many application..

  • Rahul. it clearly wrote on the specs sheet ( SIM : No )

  • Personally I have the Ideapad A1, and I felt that it should be upgraded to ICS. However, officially it was not. I found a link to a website that allowed you to do so pretty easily, you can try it out -

  • Tablet with no support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS. This is not a GSM device, it will not work on any GSM network worldwide.

  • How internet works in this tablet with SIM card or with the cord.

  • how internet works in dis tab with sim card or cable... reply

  • how internet works in dis tab with sim card or cable... reply

  • Skype Video shows your face inverted (upside down) to other person. See this thread:

  • why my lenovo does not a185 run an apps or java apps

  • how about the feature called offline gps navigation technology works on ideapad..without internet

  • no it cannot support sim cards

  • no its not, only Wifi

  • does it support sim cards?

  • is this tablet support viber and tango applications ?

  • Could anyone say whether it can support USB 2.0 via the mini USB to use prndrives and the wireless dongles? I am planning to buy this stuff.

  • Yes . it supports NFS shift and skype video calling although skype video is upside down (skype related issue ,hopefully it should be fixed when skype gets updated )

  • nah.. its is not as fast as what u thought of..

  • the battery is overall not bad.. i give it a 6/10? cos i never really connect to internet and use oh.. of just using net through wifi the battery is stronger than any other tap outside.. if you are buying it for normal useage just go ahead.. you wont regreat plus a draw back is the android market for this ideapad is lesser app compare to a normal android smart phone.. CHEAP AND GOOD!

  • hey can anybody tell me if i can play nfs shift on it and if it supports skype video calling

  • for the gps , it is same with real gps. Fast detect location ?

  • so gww is this tab good for gaming and battery life is it good of this tablet ?

  • Just bought this ideapad.. over all its not bad choice. 1st reason is because it is cheap. it can be used as a everyday device. but mine is a wifi version. the screen quailty is ok 4/10. this ideapad sometimes will be abit lag really is a abit only.. but it wont happen all the times.. bt its 1ghz processer is like slower than a normal mobile phone 1ghz.. i don't know why.

  • how long can you use the tablet?is it good for games?because i'm thinking of buying this tablet and i want to play games like galaxy on fire 2 but the screen is 7" and i think like is small.so if someone have this tablet pls give me you're opinion about this tablet.i hope someone will help me in my decision.best wishes

  • Touch screen is really good....really liked it....low budget...awesome specification