One of the most interesting phablets of 2013 rightfully considers Lenovo K900. Reviews owners, technical specifications and other important information regarding this device will be given as part of this review.
Completeness
Of course, the equipment is a strong point of the Lenovo K900. Reviews only confirm this. The boxed version of this device includes such components and accessories:
Smartphone with a built-in 2500 mAh battery.
High-quality stereo headset with superior sound quality.
Charger.
USB adapter cord - Micro USB.
Silicone case - bumper.
Screen protector for display.
Warranty card and user manual for this phablet.
Everything you need to work on this smartphone is included in the package, and you will immediately receive a working device.
Design and usability
The ergonomics of this gadget are poorly thought out. Physical buttons are located on different sides of the smartphone, and controlling it with one hand is quite problematic. After all, the display diagonal is a decent 5 and a half inches. The back cover of the device is made of sheet metal, at the edges there are inserts 1 cm wide of polycarbonate. In turn, the display is protected by impact-resistant GorillaGlaz glass of the 2nd generation. Under the screen are three standard touch buttons with backlight.
CPU
A fairly efficient processor is installed in the Lenovo K900. Reviews say that most applications on it work without problems. In this case, we are talking about the ATOM Z2580. Physically, this CPU has 2 cores, but due to Intel's proprietary HT technology, 4 cores are already obtained at the software level. Such a non-standard solution allows in some cases to obtain an impressive performance increase of 10-15 percent. Another chip of this chip is the clock frequency, which in maximum load mode can reach 2 GHz. In general, its computing power is enough for most even demanding tasks. But there is one significant “but” to this CPU: it is based on the “X86” architecture, and the Android operating system is focused on solutions based on “AWP”. As a result, some applications may not run on it. And not because of the lack of computing resources, but because of incompatibility. An example is “Real Racing III,” which simply does not start on this gadget.
Graphics and screen
The PowerVR SGX544MP2 acts as the graphic adapter in this device. Of course, this is far from the most productive video card, but its resources are enough with ease for most tasks. For example, “Asphalt 7” on it comes with maximum settings, and even in HD - quality, no problem. By the way, the screen resolution is 1920 pixels in length and 1080 pixels in width. The display is based on an excellent IPS matrix. The image displayed on the screen, quality, contrast and color reproduction do not cause any complaints.
Cameras
The main camera is based on a 13MP sensor on the Lenovo K900 32GB GRAY. Reviews highlight the photos obtained with its help. They are really high-quality, and not every premium device can boast of such. Autofocus is also implemented in this device and there is an LED backlight. But with the video, everything is not so good. The videos are recorded with a resolution of 1920x1080, but the lack of image stabilization system makes itself felt. The image is slightly blurry and periodically twitches. In turn, the front camera is based on a 2MP sensor. This is quite enough for making video calls (this is its main purpose). Among its other characteristics, one can also single out the viewing angle, which in this case is 88 degrees, and for this indicator this smartphone model still has no competitors.
Memory
The RAM in this device is 2 GB. This is quite enough for the normal and stable operation of Android. In the basic version of this smartphone is integrated 16 GB, some of which are occupied by system software. In a more advanced version, the storage capacity is increased by 2 times and amounts to 32 GB. Accordingly, such a device is more expensive. One of the main disadvantages of K900 is the lack of a slot for installing an external flash card. If the built-in memory is not enough, then it can only be increased by connecting a conventional USB flash drive using an OTZ cable.
Autonomy
Another weak spot is the autonomy of the Lenovo K900 32GB BLACK. Reviews highlight the small capacity of the built-in battery. Indeed, 2500 mA / h and a 5.5-inch screen diagonal, the image on which is displayed in HD-quality, and even a 2-core processor with a frequency of 2 GHz and support for HT technology, are incompatible. In reality, one battery charge on this smartphone with a mediocre load is enough for one day of battery life, and in the evening it will have to be connected to the power supply again using a charger. You can solve this problem by purchasing an additional external battery. Due to this, it will be possible to stretch 2-3 days already at one charge with an average level of use.
Software
The system software is Android, whose version is 4.2. But this is true for those devices that are removed from the box and have not yet had time to connect to the Internet. In turn, after the first connection to the global web, the operating system is planned to be updated to version 4.3. Perhaps in the foreseeable future there will be a more recent modification of the "Android" for this device with the number 4.4. This is one of the key wishes of the owners of Lenovo IDEAPHONE K900 32GB. Reviews on this issue are not difficult to find on the relevant thematic resources.
Application software
Not only the bare Android installed on the Lenovo K900 phone. Owner reviews indicate a fairly impressive set of application software. First of all, you need to highlight social clients. The boxed version of the device has Facebook, LinkenId, Twitter, and Instagram. But their domestic counterparts in any case have to be installed from. There is also a set of widgets that can significantly increase the information content of the gadget's desktops. Well, a standard set of utilities from Google and familiar basic applications (for example, "Calendar" or "Calculator") are also available.
Communications
An impeccable set of communications in the Lenovo K900 32GB. Reviews about the gadget indicate that there is everything you need for convenient and comfortable work. Among this list, one can distinguish the following:
Full support for all types of mobile networks of the 2nd and 3rd generation. The maximum data transfer rate in the latter case can be a decent 7.2 Mbps. In addition to the usual calls, there is also the ability to send and receive text and multimedia messages.
The second important wireless interface is Wi-Fi. In this case, the data transfer rate can reach a phenomenal 300 Mbps. This method of exchanging information with the global web allows you to download files of any size, including movies in HD-quality and books.
The developers did not forget about Bluetooth. The corresponding wireless transceiver is integrated into the device. It allows you to transfer small files to similar devices at a distance of up to 10 meters.
Two navigation systems are supported by this device: “A-GPS” (location is determined using the mobile Internet towers) and “ GPS ”(using satellite navigation system).
Among the wired interfaces can be distinguished "Micro-USB" and a 3.5 mm audio port. The first of them can perform several functions at once: connect to a PC, connect an external drive to the device, charge the battery or connect an additional battery. And the second is used to connect an external speaker system to the gadget.
Owner reviews
A very balanced device was the smartphone Lenovo K900 32GB. Reviews highlight him such shortcomings:
Low degree of autonomy. This problem can be solved easily and simply by installing an additional external battery. You need to buy this accessory for an additional fee, but even if you add it to the cost of a smartphone, it will still have a significantly lower price than its competitors.
The absence of an expansion slot for an external flash drive. Again, everything is solved without problems with the help of an OTZ cable and a regular flash drive.
Custom CPU architecture. But this is not a big deal - most applications, with rare exceptions, run without problems on it.
But the advantages of this gadget are much greater. Among them are the following:
Perfect build quality.
Productive hardware platform.
An impressive amount of integrated memory.
The display is based on the IPS matrix and with a resolution of 1920 × 1080.
Summary
This is how harmonious and balanced Lenovo K900 turned out. Reviews indicate that from a price-quality perspective, it simply has no competitors. Its cost at the moment is $ 250 in the basic configuration, and the expanded one, in turn, will cost $ 310, which is really a ridiculous price for a phablet of this level. In return, you get a gadget ready for work out of the box.