ITVoice News: Lenovo has introduced its new Android tablet – S500, in India. As of now, the device is exclusively available on e-commerce website, Amazon India, in silver grey color for Rs 10,999.
Lenovo claims it to be India’s slimmest and lightest tablet. The 17.78-cm (7-inch) tablet is 7.9mm thick and weighs 246 gram. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz MesiaTek MT8389 quad-core processor with 3450mAh battery, 1 GB RAM and 16 GB internal storage capacity. However, the device does not support external microSD card but for the connectivity convenience it has a feature for USB on-the-go connectivity to connect microUSB port (or via adapter) equipped devices. It also supports Wi-Fi, 3G and Bluetooth feature.
The tablet sports a 5MP rear camera AF, 1.6 MP front camera and it runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean which is upgradable to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean. The OS is not the latest version of Android.
Rohit Midha, director, tablet business unit, Lenovo India while commenting upon the Tablet launch, said, “At Lenovo, we believe in making everyday technology devices exciting through our focus on design aesthetics and performance. In keeping with our commitment to design, the S5000 represents a new league of Tablets that are ultra-sleek and ultra-slim. A growing number of technology enthusiasts are buying online and this is the platform we want to tap to reach users who are always connected. Partnering with a trusted, global e-commerce giant like Amazon, will make our products more accessible and easier to purchase. With Amazon’s vast user base, we are confident to increase our reach to the Internet savvy audience.
