Camera
Lynx has the 2MP front camera capable of
recording video in 1080p. While you’re ready for the conference calls, there’s
no camera on the back for regular shooting. We’re not a big fan of the tablet
camera, but it’s an unusual shortcoming based on the fact that most of the
tablets consist of both front and rear camera. About image quality on the 2MP
camera, the result is almost on par with other tablets: colors seem to pre
précis, though not very bright, and the images don’t show the noticeable pixel
break. Using video mode for anything apart from video chat will be
inconvenient, but if you want to record some of the full HD footage and are
clever enough to use the camera without looking, you can wait for the smooth
footage with accurate colors.
Lynx
has the 2MP front camera capable of recording video in 1080p.
Software and warranty
We have to compliment Lenovo for subduing
in packing the software on Lynx. The tablet is preloaded with several apps and
utilities, none of which hinder you when you don;t want to use them:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Evernote Touch, Fresh Paint, the trial version of Nitro
Pro 7 PDF maker, Merriam-Webster dictionary and rara.com music service, there’s
also a shortcut for Lenovo Cloud Storage of SugarSync, which reminds you of
registering the free or paid account – and that’s an exclusive software.
Finally, you will find a shortcut for Norton Studio, which also requires you to
log in.
We
have to compliment Lenovo for subduing in packing the software on Lynx.
Lenovo includes 1-year standard warranty
with Lynx, and it warrants the shortcomings of the maker, not the accidental
damage. 2-year warranty is available at 59 USD.
Configuration options and competitors
There’s only 1 configuration of Lynx: the
549-USD version with 1.8GHz Atom processor, 2GB RAM and 64GB of internal
storage. Keyboard dock is available at 199 USD, bringing back a total of 748 USD.
In some aspect, Lynx is one of the most minimized Windows 8 tablets we’ve ever
seen, with 1 model and 1 optional component, in contrast to the
productivity-increasing dock, keyboard cover and the additional-storage
options. Let’s review the playground.
There’s
only 1 configuration of Lynx: the 549-USD version with 1.8GHz Atom processor,
2GB RAM and 64GB of internal storage.
About the bang-for-the-buck tablets, Asus
ViVoTab Smart stays on top among the Windows 8 tablets powered by Atom. With
499 USD, you have 64GB of capacity and good, lightweight design (1.28 pound). The
optional keyboard, packed with a 130USD cover, is also comfortable and
portable. Battery life reaches 7 hours and a half, not long, but not too bad.
Also starting at 499 USD, Dell Latitude 10 provides long battery life and the
business features such as TPM. However, to actually decorate Latitude 10 as a
productive tablet, you will need to spend an extra of hundreds bucks for the
productivity-increasing dock and keyboard. Acer Iconia W510, at 550 USD and up,
is not bad. With optional keyboard dock, you can wait for more than 14 hours of
battery use, though the typing experience is cramped.
If you can pay more, ThinkPad Tablet 2 of Lenovo
is a more promising choice than Lynx – and most of the other tablets based on Atom.
At 579 USD and up, you will have a stable tablet with more than 10 hours of
battery life, and the options such as keyboard and stylus support make the
compromise become sweeter for business users. You will have to withstand the
slightly 10.1inch screen, but we think it worth.
Conclusion
The Lynx (bobcat) nickname sound
aggressive, but the latest IdeaTab of Lenovo is not. It’s a trustworthy tablet
with bright IPS screen, and affordable price, but Lynx is not the best-designed
hybrid tablet that runs the longest and is the most feature-rich. So, you don’t
need to kook anywhere farther outside the cockpit of Lenovo: long battery life
and comfortable keyboard of ThinkPad Tablet 2 turn it into our most favorite
tablet at present.
The
Lynx (bobcat) nickname sound aggressive, but the latest IdeaTab of Lenovo is
not.
Info
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Price: 549 USD
Advantages
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Stable performance
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Bright IPS screen
Disadvantages
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Uncomfortable keyboard tray
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No rear camera
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Shorter battery life than the rivals
Key point
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IdeaTab Lynx has bright IPS screen, but it’s
obviously not the best hybrid Windows 8 tablet of Lenovo.
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Hardware
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Height: 7.4 inches
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Width: 11.85 inches
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Thickness: 0.37 inches
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Weight: 1.41 pounds
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Color: Gray
Display
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Screen size (diagonal): 11.6 inches
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Technology: IPS LCD
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Resolution (X): 1366 px
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Resolution (Y): 768 px
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Multi-touch: Yes
Software
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Operating system: Windows 8
Processor
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CPU brand: Intel
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CPU family: Clover Trail
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CPU model: Atom Z2760
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Clock speed: 1.8 GHz
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Cores: 2
Memory
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RAM size: 2 GB
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RAM type: DDR2
Storage
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Internal size: 32 GB, 64 GB
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External storage: Yes
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External storage support: microSD
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Max external size: 32 GB
Connectivity
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Wi-Fi: Yes
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Wi-Fi support: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
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Bluetooth: Yes
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Bluetooth version: 4.0
Front Camera
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Effective pixels: 2 megapixels
Ports
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Video out: Yes
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Headphone: 3.5mm
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Data connections: Proprietary, Micro HDMI,
USB, Micro USB
Sensors
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Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass / Magnetometer,
Accelerometer
Battery
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Quoted use time: 8 hours
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