Lenovo has launched TAB S8, the company’s latest top-end tablet in the S series with voice calling capabilities exclusively on Flipkart. It was announced at the IFA 2014 back in September and packs a 8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) full HD display based on one-glass-solution technology , powered by a quad-core Intel Atom (Z3745) processor and runs on Android 4.4 (KitKat). It has a 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and a 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera.
It has 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage with expansion slot and Dolby-enhanced dual front speakers. We went hands-on with the tablet at the IFA, check out the hands-on video.
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Commenting on the launch, Rohit Midha, Director, Tablet Business Unit, Lenovo India said:
Now, here’s a tablet for users who want to make a bold statement everywhere they go. S8’s user-inspired design and performance is a fine example of Lenovo’s investment in innovation that differentiates our products and sets the standard for quality, reliability, style and speed. S8 Tablet offers double the excitement as it is equipped with Intel Atom as well as launched exclusively on the India’s e-commerce portal, Flipkart.
Anand Ramamoorthy, Director Consumption Sales, Intel South Asia said:
Today tablet users are demanding more performance from their device. The Intel processor powered tablets combine the best of form factor innovation and performance and are optimized for great performance and energy efficiency, ensuring a high speed seamless experience along with great battery life for users who have the need to be constantly connected on the go.
Commenting on the exclusive partnership, Michael Adnani VP – Retail & Head – Brand Alliances, Flipkart said:
The Indian market is seeing an increase in the demand for tablets. And as an online platform that keeps customer needs at the heart of every decision, expanding the range of our tablets category was a natural step. With the exclusive launch of Lenovo S8 Android tablet on Flipkart our customers now have another world-class product at their fingertips. Available at INR 16990, this device is packed with innovative features that promise a great user experience.
Lenovo TAB S8 specifications
- 8-inch (1920 x 1200 pixels) full HD IPS OGS display, 10-point multi-touch
- 1.86 GHz quad-core Intel Atom Z3745 processor
- 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 64GB with microSD
- Android 4.4 (KitKat)
- 7.9mm thick and weighs 299 grams
- 8MP rear camera with LED flash, f/2.2 apearture
- 1.6MP front-facing camera
- 4G LTE / 3G HSPA+ (with voice calling), WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
- 4290 mAh battery
The Lenovo TAB S8 comes in Ebony black color in India and is priced at Rs. 16,990. It will be exclusively available on Flipkart starting today, 8th December.