Light and thin: review and testing of the Lenovo IdeaTab S5000-H tablet. Lenovo IdeaTab S5000 - Technical specifications Lenovo ideatab s5000 tablet specifications
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 191 mm (millimeters) 19.1 cm (centimeters) 0.63 ft (feet) 7.52 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 116 mm (millimeters) 11.6 cm (centimeters) 0.38 ft (feet) 4.57 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 7.9 mm (millimeters) 0.79 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.31 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 246 g (grams) 0.54 lbs 8.68 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 175.03 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 10.63 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Grey |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | MediaTek MT8389 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have more high performance compared to 32-bit processors, which for their part are more productive than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but in return it has a larger capacity that allows caching more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1200 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. IN mobile devices it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | PowerVR SGX544 MP1 |
| Number of cores GPU Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 1 |
| GPU clock speed Speed of work is clock frequency GPU speed, which is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 300 MHz (megahertz) |
| Volume random access memory(RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 1 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR2 |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 7 in (inches) 177.8 mm (millimeters) 17.78 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 5.94 in (inches) 150.77 mm (millimeters) 15.08 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 3.71 in (inches) 94.23 mm (millimeters) 9.42 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.6:1 16:10 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 216 ppi (pixels per inch) 84 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about maximum quantity colors that the screen can show. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 64.33% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 2598 x 1936 pixels 5.03 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 3450 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 8 h (hours) 480 min (minutes) 0.3 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 8 h (hours) 480 min (minutes) 0.3 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Fixed |
No matter how many large, full-size tablets are released onto the market computer equipment, compact tablet PCs have been and remain the most popular. This is explained quite simply, because for most users a tablet is an opportunity to while away their leisure time, that is, its mobility is important. Of course, tablets with a diagonal of 10 inches or more are noticeably inferior to their counterparts in this regard.
This review will focus on a fairly compact 7-inch model Lenovo IdeaTab S5000, which will definitely appeal to connoisseurs stylish gadgets. In addition to the cute outer shell, the internal content is also pleasing: of course, this gadget is not designed for powerful tasks, but it will cope with everyday tasks with flying colors!
Specifications
| CPU: | MediaTek MT8125 1200 MHz |
| RAM: | 1 GB LPDDR2 |
| Data storage: | 16 GB internal memory |
| Display: | 7" 1280x800 WXGA LED IPS, glossy |
| Video card: | PowerVR SGX544 |
| Wireless connection: | Wi-Fi 802.11 n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS |
| Audio: | 1 speaker |
| Interfaces: | Micro-USB/OTG, headphone output |
| Additionally: | 1.6 MP front webcam, 5 MP rear webcam |
| Battery: | lithium polymer 3450 mAh |
| Dimensions, weight: | 190x120x8 mm, 246 g |
| Operating system: | Android 4.2 |
| Equipment: | Lenovo IdeaTab S5000-F |
Design
The manufacturer limited itself to plastic as the tablet material, although it is used in different variations in the design. For example, back cover gray color has a matte rough surface, which is very convenient for use. In its lower part there is a black mirror insert, of course, also plastic. In the middle of the lid you can see the Lenovo logo, and in the upper left corner there is a rear webcam.
The mirror insert is also visible on the front of the gadget: it is a kind of edging, which is somewhat more expanded at the bottom of the device. At the top and on the side edges it is visible as a thin strip. There is also the company logo located directly below the screen. There are no physical keys on the front edge of the tablet, but there is a speaker, a front webcam lens and a light sensor above the display.
Considering the heterogeneous design of the device, which distracts all attention, it seems difficult to determine the dimensions of the gadget by eye. However, the Lenovo IdeaTab S5000 is 0.8cm thick, with a length and width of 19cm and 12cm respectively. Weight is 246 g.
Display, sound and webcam
The tablet screen is very compact - 7-inch, its resolution is 1280 by 800 pixels with a density of 215 ppi, matrix type is IPS. These are fairly standard indicators for tablet PCs of this form factor; they cannot be called ideal, but, in general, they are quite good. There is an oleophobic coating on the display, which should protect it from fingerprints that leave greasy marks and dirt.
Screen visibility is good, typical of an IPS matrix. According to the manufacturer, the viewing angles of the tablet are 178 degrees. Thus, several people can easily enjoy a movie and browse Internet resources at the same time. By the way, the multi-touch function is also present; the screen supports up to five touches at a time. It is worth adding that the display is quite bright and contrasty, the image on it looks realistic.
There is only one speaker in the IdeaTab S5000, and it is located above the display near the webcam. You shouldn't expect a miracle from it: the sound is standard, but it's enough to play anything, especially if you connect headphones. But there are two cameras, with the front one limited to a resolution of 1.6 megapixels, and the rear one – 5 megapixels. At the same time, the main one can boast of autofocus, but there is no flash here. The purpose of these cameras is known to everyone: the front camera is used exclusively for video communication, and the rear one is useful if you need to photograph something. It is clear that with such a small resolution one can count on high quality no pictures needed.
Keyboard
There’s not much we can say about the keyboard on the tablet, because it’s not physical and we can’t touch it. But there is virtual keyboard, which is an invariable attribute of any Tablet PC. It appears on the display as soon as you need to enter, for example, a word in the search bar or write a message on social networks.
So, it comes with a standard Android keyboard. Its interface is very convenient and understandable; if desired, you can change various parameters, for example, language. In general, even those who have never worked with this operating system will make friends with the keyboard instantly!
Performance
We have Android 4.2 as a pre-installed OS, and the manufacturer promises that the system will immediately be updated to version 4.3. The Lenovo IdeaTab S5000-F includes a quad-core MediaTek MT8125 processor based on ARM Cortex-A7 with an operating frequency of 1.2 GHz. By the way, this SoC is mainly equipped with budget tablet models. There is another configuration - Lenovo IdeaTab S5000-H, which has a slightly stronger processor - MediaTek MT8389. In addition to this feature, this modification is equipped with a 3G module.
The graphics component is the PowerVR SGX544 video card. It can encode and decode video, supports DirectX 9, OpenGL 2.1, OpenGL ES 1.1/2.0, OpenVG 1.1 and OpenCL 1.1.
There are no options for choosing the amount of RAM and internal memory; you will have to be content with what was laid down by Lenovo engineers. And they offer potential users 1 GB of LP DDR2 RAM and 16 GB of flash memory, some of which will be used for the system, and 13 GB can be used. Unfortunately, there are no memory cards provided, and therefore it will not be possible to expand the capacity of the built-in memory.
Ports and communications
Interfaces are located on almost all sides of the tablet PC, except for the left one, which may not seem entirely rational to users.The left side of the tablet is not equipped with any interfaces.
But on the right there is a volume rocker and a button to turn on the gadget.
At the top, the manufacturer limited itself to only a headphone jack.
At the bottom end you can see Micro-USB/OTG in the center, and next to it is a built-in microphone.
The configurations of this tablet PC differ, first of all, in the presence of a 3G module in one of them. For the Lenovo IdeaTab S5000-F model we are describing, this function is optional. In addition, each of them must have built-in wireless communications Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11n, as well as a GPS navigator.
Battery
The tablet has a lithium polymer battery with a capacity of 3450 mAh. Based on the manufacturer’s assurances, this battery allows you to operate the device for at least 8 hours with Wi-Fi turned on. And the engineers turned out to be right; indeed, the gadget is capable of working for about 8 hours in web surfing mode and about 6 hours when watching movies. Even under load at 100% display brightness, the battery will discharge no earlier than after 4 hours. We conclude that this Tablet PC is incredibly mobile and ideal for travel.
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Conclusion
The Lenovo IdeaTab S5000 tablet is a godsend for anyone looking for a compact gadget to spend their free time fun and productively. Yes, its body is made of plastic, but this also has its advantages: it is lightweight and far from the most expensive on the tablet market (on average, $290). In addition, it has a design that is pleasing to the eye and will definitely not go unnoticed by others, especially since it is possible to purchase the same model, but with 3G.The display of the tablet, although it does not have a phenomenal resolution, is quite sufficient for 7 inches. Besides IPS matrix will please the user with good viewing angles. The device's hardware is enough to solve everyday problems, as well as for many modern games. There is only one rather significant disadvantage - it is impossible to increase the memory storage due to the lack of a slot for memory cards.
In general, the tablet turned out to be successful, and therefore we advise everyone who is interested in this moment is in search of a quality device.
The company has been on the market for a long time. It cannot be called completely Chinese, because it was formed as a result of the merger of the Chinese Legend Holdings and the American IBM Personal Systems Group. Lenovo now successfully produces computer equipment various types, including portable devices. As a rule, its products have unique features that set them apart from competing solutions.
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Besides desktop computers, laptops and Lenovo smartphones offers two main lines of tablets. Think series devices are designed for business, while models labeled with the word Idea are more focused on multimedia use.
Thus, S series tablets are positioned as advanced stylish devices, working on the basis of the operating room Android systems. Lenovo IdeaTab S5000-H is a seven-inch thin, light and quite productive tablet, the design of which follows the company's smartphones.
In fact, we have before us an inexpensive mid-ranger that should attract interest with its appearance, ease of use and vigorous software and hardware.
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On the other hand, there are a sufficient number of similar devices on sale different manufacturers. The compact S5000-H will stand on par with ASUS Nexus 7, LG G Pad, Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 and others. Less well-known companies can also offer their own options, including Huawei MediaPad 7 Classic, Wexler TAB 7t and others. So the IdeaTab S5000-H is not alone in this regard. And it’s harder for those Lenovo engineers - against the backdrop of all the diversity, they have to show something interesting.
We’ll talk more about alternatives later, but for now let’s move on to considering the hero of the review. IdeaTab S5000 comes in two versions: Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi/3G. The last one arrived for testing. Both versions are equipped with 16 GB of permanent memory and are available in silver and black color. The Wi-Fi only option will cost about 10 thousand rubles, and for the presence of 3G you will need to pay about 2 thousand more.
I want to tell you about my tablet, which is already a year and a half old. Only today I got around to writing this review.
We will talk about Lenovo S5000.
I bought it last summer. Even the receipt was preserved, unfortunately it faded during this time.
This is what the box it came in looks like:
Information on the packaging:
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I use it every day: watching movies (when the computer is busy with other family members), listening to music, writing reviews, reading books, or just surfing the Internet.
I bought it for work, but it also serves me well at home.
I still consider the tablet to be mine best buy over the past 5 years.
I bought it in a chain store household appliances Comfy.
Also in the receipt you can see a tablet case and a protective film.
I know that some people neglect film, but it will protect the tablet screen for a long time from scratches and fingerprints (fingers are not always sterilely clean when working with a tablet).
I pasted the film myself at home, because in the store this service is paid, and it costs more than doing it myself protective film.
Although in normal stores they are generally required to do this for free.
Equipment Lenovo tablet S5000:
✔ tablet directly
✔ USB charging cable
✔ adapter for charger
✔ instructions
✔ warranty card
In the case it looks like this:
Instructions and warranty card:
Unfortunately, there were no headphones. I bought them in the same store separately, like the cover.
I love appearance tablet, it looks very businesslike, there is nothing superfluous, everything is restrained and stylish.
Tablet dimensions 11X19 cm.
The thickness is generally very small, less than 1 cm.
The weight of the tablet is quite small.
The back panel is metallic color, there is a camera on it (not very good, only 5 megapixels, for comparison, my phone, also Lenovo A5000, has 8 megapixels).
On right side The back panel has a slot for a SIM card (I have Utel):
There's also a headphone jack on top:
On the side there is an on/off button. and volume control:
I don’t like the fact that there is no way to insert another memory card, there is only a built-in one, about 20 gig.
Also, the front camera is very weak (1.6 megapixels), photos are blurry and inaccurate.
To the left of the camera is a speaker. I will note that for me it is a plus that it is not on the back panel, as in many phones.
In addition, the photos from the central camera are not of very high quality. As an example, I’ll show you a photo with a tablet and a second one under the same conditions. Canon camera:
1. Tablet (you can see from the grass that it blends together completely, the clarity is poor):
2. Camera (the grass is clearly visible, each blade of grass is divided and well drawn):
In addition, the Lenovo A5000 phone has a built-in flash, but the tablet does not have this function, unfortunately. Therefore, it is generally impossible to take photographs in the twilight or in the evening.
This is a minus, of course.
Regarding the programs on the tablet.
Initially there were no such programs as I needed social media. Those phones and tablets that are sold now have them built-in. And a year and a half ago, you had to download it yourself, or this service is provided in a household appliance store (but for an additional fee).
I have downloaded necessary programs, two browsers (Opera and Chrome), Skype, fitness programs, calorie counter, pedometer, reference books and others useful programs.
At the bottom of the taskbar, you can select the most important programs and functions for you. I have a gallery (where photos and videos are stored), video, camera and music player.
There is also a pop-up window on top of the desktop that contains required functions(so as not to go into the settings and dig around there). You just need to swipe your finger from top to bottom. In this menu you can quickly turn on Bluetooth or Wi-Fi, edit the sound or switch the screen rotation (this is convenient when watching a video).
The battery holds 3450 mAh, for comparison, my Lenovo A5000 phone has 4000 mAh. That is, the tablet discharges faster than the phone.
To watch a video of its operation, it lasts for 10 hours of continuous operation.
If you use it only to access the Internet, it will take about a day.
I would also like to add that Opera can crash right in the middle of working in it, i.e. the tablet’s resources are not enough for it to work properly.
The same thing happens with very large video sizes, so I try to make cuts from it before downloading the video to the tablet (transfer it from the computer).
The music sounds good and there have never been any interruptions or glitches.
Small programs like the pedometer work perfectly.
Let me briefly summarize the pros and cons of the Lenovo S5000 tablet:
Flaws
Not the most powerful battery
- no memory card slot provided
- performance sometimes leaves much to be desired
- screen size is very small
- unclear photos
- some programs may stop working for some unknown reason
Advantages
Quite compact dimensions
- fits comfortably in the hand
- not too heavy
- acceptable price
Conclusions: the Lenovo tablet is suitable for those people who want to use it to watch videos and listen to music. But it’s definitely not suitable for taking photos, because the quality is frankly poor.