Lenovo IdeaTab A3000 Pro Reviews

The IdeaTab A1000 we recently reviewed didn't meet our expectations. It's true that you can't expect wonders from a device with a recommended retail price of 129 Euros (~$175), but there are other tablets in the same price range with better overall performance. With the IdeaTab A3000, Lenovo tries to make corrections for the cheap predecessor's weakness -- by installing a 3G module, for instance. However, the recommended retail price rose to 199 Euros (~$270), and you might question whether the improvements Lenovo made are enough to justify the higher price. We're very happy about the new quad core SoC; now you can play Full HD videos on the tablet. The 5 MP main camera is another upgrade, though it fails to impress with the photos it captures indoors. We're content with the display, as the IPS panel has good contrast and a high average brightness -- two traits that come together to make the screen easily visible outdoors. The sum of the new features definitely justifies the price jump from the A1000 to our review device. Still, we advise potential buyers to take a look at the other competing models. If you can do without the 3G module, the Asus Memo Pad HD 7 (recommended retail price: 149 Euros, ~$200) is a good option. If you're not rushed for time, it's worth it to take a look at the new Nexus 7.