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It would be easy for a casual observer to assume that the Lenovo Tab Extreme Tablet is nothing more than a giant version of an Android tablet. In spite of the fact that this approach to understanding the device may appear to be extremely simplistic at first glance, it ultimately proves to be fairly accurate. It is true that the tablet is “just” an Android slate and measures 14.5 inches, but with the addition of a keyboard dock and Lenovo’s Precision Pen 3 stylus.
The gadget is transformed into something that is more like to a typical laptop than a traditional tablet. In the event that you decide to open the packaging, you will find a sizable tablet that contains respectable internals. An alternative would be a thin and portable Android laptop. It really depends on what it is that you require and what it is that you want at any given time.
Lenovo Tab Extreme Specifications
There is some debate as to whether tablets will ever be able to fully replace laptops. This debate is most prevalent when discussing the most ‘laptop-like’ of activities, which is serious work.
Feature | Description |
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Operating System | Android 13 |
Dimensions | 12.9 by 8.3 by 0.23 inches |
Battery | 12,300 mAh |
Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Display (Size, Resolution) | 14.5-inch 120Hz OLED, 3000×1876 |
Lenovo Tab Extreme: Design and Display
Design-wise, tablets have generally adhered to one of three screen size trends: the “mini” (sub 9-inch class), the “normal” (in and around 10 inches), and the more recent “large” – screens of 12 inches or so, as seen on the likes of the 12-9-inch iPad Pro and the 12.3-inch Microsoft Surface Pro, tablets currently pitched at productivity. While these already satisfy the needs of the vast majority of consumers, innovative firms like Lenovo continue to find new methods to differentiate their products in an increasingly crowded industry.
Though it’s not the first tablet to venture into the supersized screen arena, the 14.5-inch display makes practically every other tablet and even some laptops look little in comparison. Expecting some bulk at that size, the 740g weight is definitely two-handed territory. It has a luxury feel without being cumbersomely heavy, and the weight seems about right. Its 5.9mm thickness makes it even more streamlined than the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
Lenovo Tab Extreme: Sound Quality
The Lenovo Tab Extreme has high-quality audio thanks to its eight JBL speakers. It’s possible to envelop an entire home in sound, but if you come too close, you could potentially suffer permanent hearing loss. The Zenfone 10, one of my favorite smartphones from the year 2023, sounds like that when the volume is turned up to eleven. The sound is crystal clear even when turned up to maximum volume. The tablet’s audio is high-quality and lifelike thanks to Dolby Atmos support.
But there are some minor issues. To begin, while the Lenovo Tab Extreme is in landscape mode—the preferred orientation for watching videos—the volume rocker functions in the opposite direction. The volume increases when the left button is pressed and decreases when the right button is pressed. Since volume adjustments are done less frequently in portrait mode, the controls should be reversed when the phone is in landscape mode.
Keyboard and Software
The keyboard cover, it is without question a triumph. The solid hinges and powerful magnets that keep the tablet perched atop the keyboard make it “lappable,” to use Microsoft’s term. I had no trouble typing for extended periods of time, including this review, using the keyboard because it is of such great quality. It boasts satisfyingly clicky keys, a well-designed layout, and sufficient travel to make the tablet worthwhile.
The screen on the Tab Extreme is a visual delight. The 14.5-inch OLED display has a 3K (3000 x 1876) resolution and a refresh rate of up to 120 frames per second, making the UI feel snappy and responsive to swipes.
Lenovo Tab Extreme: Performance
It’s obvious that Lenovo intended the Tab Extreme to serve as a workhorse, and the same can be said of its software, which goes above and above to deliver a robust productivity experience.
Lenovo’s ‘OneVision’ split-screen feature is where a lot of this effort has been concentrated. While most people make do with two programs at a time while using a tablet, the Tab Extreme allows for up to four apps side by side or ten floating windows. It’s up to you to figure out why you’d want to, but the option is up to you. To access the split-screen mode, simply tap the three dots that appear at the top of the screen at all times.
Lenovo Tab Extreme: Pricing and Availability
The Lenovo Tab Extreme from either the internet store operated by Lenovo or from retail establishments like as Best Buy. The device can be purchased through the web store of Lenovo for a price of one thousand dollars (USD), and it includes a keyboard case and a stylus. The price is $950 at Best Buy, however you do not receive the keyboard case with that purchase.
Final Words
The Tab Extreme is an intriguing piece of technology, a tablet with aspirations of becoming a laptop. Lenovo markets the Yoga 2 Pro as a slate suitable for’serious’ work thanks to its large screen and well-considered software and keyboard case; this turns out to be quite accurate in the context of today’s WFH. The accompanying software, especially its dual-screen capability, makes it a flexible and helpful workplace partner.
This tablet has a strong processor, a high-quality display, a superb keyboard case, and a sleek design. To justify the cost, though, you should have a strong desire for a hybrid machine and be okay with the tablet’s shortcomings and eccentricities.
Lenovo Tab Extreme review: The good and The bad
There is a lot to like about the Tab Extreme, which is a huge tablet that has an amazing display as well as several capabilities that are exclusive to it.
The Good
- Amazing display
- Plenty of power
The Bad
- Feels heavy for entertainment use
Questions and Answers
If there are too many apps on the tablet, the system may take longer to start up or run slowly. Check if the tablet’s storage is full by going to Settings and then Storage. If so, try getting rid of some programs.
Lenovo says that the Yoga Tablet can be used for up to 18 hours, and in our more intense video rundown test, the Tablet 8 lasted a very strong 10 hours and 8 minutes. The 10-inch version also did very well, running for 9 hours and 44 minutes.