Lenovo IdeaTab TAB 2 A8-50

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1147 reviews of Lenovo IdeaTab TAB 2 A8-50. The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the size and screen are generally positive. The performance and price also get good views. Some have doubts about the connectivity. Comments are divided on the reliability.

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Expert review by : Robert Nazarian (digitaltrends.com)

Lenovo Tab 2 A8 review

The Lenovo Tab 2 A8-50 is perfect if you're on a tight budget, but don't expect the speed or perks of a high-end tablet.

Solid build ; Stereo speakers ; Great battery life ; Near stock Android experience

Sluggish performance ; Poor Camera ; Slow Wi-Fi ; No quick charging

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Malarie Gokey (digitaltrends.com)

Lenovo A8 review

Although Lenovo is marketing the A8 as a great bargain for buyers with a tight budget, it doesn't live up to expectations. You can buy a 2013 Nexus 7 from Google for only $50 more, and you should.

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Ben Radding (pcmag.com)

Lenovo Tab 2 A8

The Lenovo Tab 2 A8 is an average 8-inch Android tablet that delivers solid battery life for a good price, but does little else to stand out from the competition.

Long battery life. Bright, colorful screen. Lightweight.

Sluggish performance. Tinny speakers. Some bloatware.

Conclusions The Lenovo Tab 2 A8 is a resoundingly average Android tablet. If you're looking for an 8-inch tablet with long battery life for when you don't have access to a power outlet, it'll do the trick. But you'll get a lot more bang for your buck...

May, 2016

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.com)

Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 review: A good screen (and not much else) for a great price

The otherwise simple $200 tablet features a full HD 10-inch screen.

The Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 is an affordable tablet with a full HD screen. The pre-loaded Dolby app significantly improves audio quality. It has a microSD card slot to increase its base storage capacity.

Large games take a undesirably long time to load. The tablet feels uncomfortable after holding it for a long time.

The Lenovo Tab 2 A10-70 offers one of the sharpest HD screens for the price, making it an attractively affordable option for heavy video-watchers.

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.com)

The Lenovo Tab 2 A8 is a bare-bones budget buy (review)

The 8-inch tablet features a basic build and simple specs, but for $129, £90 or AU$229, what more do you expect?

The Lenovo Tab 2 A8 is an affordable tablet for surfing the Web, checking email and streaming video. The preloaded Dolby app significantly improves audio quality. It has a microSD card slot.

The design is thick and hefty. The 1,280x800-resolution display is low by today's standards. Large apps and games take a while to load, and performance within them is sometimes sluggish.

The Lenovo Tab 2 A8's performance is typical for its size and price, but if you're strapped for cash, it's fine for casual use.

Aug, 2015

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Expert review by : Xiomara Blanco (cnet.com)

Lenovo A8 review

With a starting price of $179, the Lenovo A8 will satisfy bargain shoppers that have basic needs. However its lack of app tray produces an unnecessarily unorganized experience.

The Lenovo A8 starts at $179 and features a comfy and lightweight build. The built-in Dolby Digital audio integration enhances the mono speaker's sound quality, and its IPS screen boasts wide-viewing angles, with deep contrast levels.

There is no app tray, and organization of menu screens can get tedious. Both rear- and front-facing cameras produce dull photos.

The Lenovo A8 is a solid, simple slate, but its lack of an app tray makes other budget options more appealing.

Jun, 2014

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Its simple specs are on par with similar budget 8-inchers, like the pure-Android-packing Dell Venue 8 . It consistently performs smoothly during most basic tasks, but its audio-enhancing Dolby Digital app gives it a slight performance edge.

There is no app tray, and organization of menu screens can get tedious. Both rear- and front-facing cameras produce dull photos.

The Lenovo A8 is a solid, simple slate, but its lack of an app tray makes other budget options more appealing.

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Lenovo Tab 2 A8

Fantastic battery life; Bright and colorful screen; Very affordable ; Sluggish performance; Struggles with multitasking ; With a stunning display and long battery life, the Lenovo Tab 2 is a very good budget tablet, but it's not the best performer at...

Sluggish performance; Struggles with multitasking ; With a stunning display and long battery life, the Lenovo Tab 2 is a very good budget tablet, but it's not the best performer at this price.

With a stunning display and long battery life, the Lenovo Tab 2 is a very good budget tablet, but it's not the best performer at this price.

Jul, 2015

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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Lenovo A8

Sharp screen; Solid construction; Long battery life; Useful app for sharing files ; Somewhat dim display; Middling graphics performance ; The Lenovo A8 is a well-made 8-inch Android tablet that offers a rich IPS display and long battery life for less...

Somewhat dim display; Middling graphics performance ; The Lenovo A8 is a well-made 8-inch Android tablet that offers a rich IPS display and long battery life for less than $200.

The Lenovo A8 is a well-made 8-inch Android tablet that offers a rich IPS display and long battery life for less than $200.

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : Allen Ngo (notebookcheck.net)

Lenovo Tab 2 A8 Tablet Review

Android 5.0 for cheap. The Tab 2 A8 promises extensive multimedia features for an affordable price of $129. Is this a worthy successor to last year's 8-inch Tab A8?

Inexpensive, Bright display, MiraVision color settings, Optional dual Micro SIM support with GSM and 4G LTE, Good battery life, MicroSD support, Fast eMMC performance, Android 5.0, Good front-facing speakers

No ambient light sensor, Heavier than other 8-inch tablets, Only 1 GB RAM; 1280 x 800 resolution, Performance can slow quickly, Touchscreen often registers inputs incorrectly

The Tab 2 A8 is a respectable tablet for its asking price of $129. Display brightness and battery life are both above average and sound quality is quite good considering its budget market. Unfortunately, not much else about the device can be praised....

Jun, 2015

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