Posted Thu Sep 3, 2015 at 09:00 AM PDT by Steven Cohen
The new device is designed to be the ultimate video tablet.
Lenovo has revealed its latest tablets. The new models include the YOGA Tab 3 Pro and YOGA Tab 3.
"Today's tablet market is largely dominated by general-purpose devices. At Lenovo, we strive to deliver tablets that closely match consumers' needs to enhance their tablet experience; we know from research that a tablet today is a consumption device and most frequently used for watching videos of all sorts. The latest YOGA Tab 3 series represents the epitome of entertainment for users on the go and home alike, realizing a whole new level of visual and auditory experience never before possible on a tablet platform. We are giving them flexibility to access their on-demand content anytime and anywhere, without being tethered to their couch," said Jeff Meredith, General Manager and Vice President, Tablet Business Unit, Lenovo.
The YOGA Tab 3 Pro features a 10.1-inch QHD IPS display with a resolution of 2560x1600 and 299ppi. In addition, the tablet includes an integrated projector that can beam images up to 70-inches wide. Under the hood, the device is powered by an Intel Atom x 5-Z8500 Processor, 2GB of RAM, and a 10200 mAh battery running Android 5.1. A 13MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera are included as well. Finally, the tablet also incorporates a JBL sound bar with 4 front-facing speakers and virtualized Dolby Atmos technology.
Meanwhile, the company is also releasing a standard YOGA Tab 3 model in 8-inch and 10-inch screen sizes with 1280x800 displays and Quad-Core 1.3 GHz Qualcomm APQ8009 CPUs.
Lenovo's YOGA Tab 3 Pro is set to launch in November for $499. The 8-inch YOGA Tab 3 will start shipping in October for $169 and the 10-inch model will arrive in November for $199.
Source: Lenovo
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