ZDNET's key takeaways The Lenovo Idea Tab Pro is a midrange entertainment tablet starting at $290 for the 128GB model and $400 for the 256GB option.
This is one of the few midrange Android tablets that can truly work for entertainment and productivity, carefully straddling both lines.
This 12.7-inch tablet comes with a stylus, but you'll likely need to get a case to make carrying it easier; it's also equipped to support only two major OS upgrades. $419.99 at Lenovo
Lenovo recently launched the Idea Tab Pro, a midrange Android tablet that starts at just $290. Even at such an affordable price, its specs are nothing short of impressive.
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The 12.7-inch Lenovo Idea Tab Pro features an IPS LCD with a 2944 x 1840 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. The most affordable $290 option has 128GB of internal storage, while the $400 option comes with 256 GB. The tablet has a microSD card slot to expand storage to up to 1TB, which provides flexibility for different storage needs without significantly increasing the price.
Each Lenovo Idea Tab Pro includes a Lenovo Tab Pen Plus, which means you don't have to spend more money on an additional stylus. The Pen Plus looks and functions a lot like the Apple Pencil and the Zagg Pro Stylus, so it's lightweight and has a comfortable nib that glides smoothly on the screen.
My note-taking heart rejoices anytime a tablet comes with a stylus. I love putting pen to paper to take notes, make schedules, and doodle, but tablets are easier to carry all your notes in one place, instead of taking journals and notebooks everywhere. They're also multipurpose devices, so they can do much more than just hold your notes, and the Lenovo Idea Tab Pro is a prime example of this.
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Any time I can get away with using my iPad instead of opening my laptop, I do it. I take my iPad everywhere with me, having grown used to carrying a device that is lighter and more compact than my MacBook Pro, but that is also able to go from a work device to an entertainment device in seconds.
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