Lenovo K900 (Idea Phone)
Lenovo K900 Slim and fast phablet
Most people know Lenovo as the company that makes laptops and desktops. It is not a firm that we think of when we start looking for our next smartphone. Lenovo's goal this year is to change this. It wants to be known as a company that doesn't only sell laptops but also the one that makes great computing devices, whether they are traditional computers or smartphones.
In China, Lenovo has already become one of the top smartphone sellers. India, which has a similar high-volume and value-driven smartphone market, looks like a good market for the company. This is the reason why in the last month Lenovo launched six smartphones priced between Rs 32,999 and Rs 8,689.
In China, Lenovo has already become one of the top smartphone sellers. India, which has a similar high-volume and value-driven smartphone market, looks like a good market for the company. This is the reason why in the last month Lenovo launched six smartphones priced between Rs 32,999 and Rs 8,689.
Of these devices, one particularly stands out. In India, Lenovo K900 is the first and only phone powered by Intel's dual-core (four-thread with hyperthread technology) Atom processor. It is also one of the slimmest smartphones in the world with a uniform thickness of 6.9mm. Finally, it is the cheapest smartphone in India to have a FullHD screen, though we hear that Micromax Canvas 4, supposed to launch on July 8, may take away this crown in the coming days.
Of course, specifications alone don't sell the phone. Can K900 take on the other phablets like Galaxy Note II? Can Lenovo match the software and polished interface that Samsung and HTC offer in their phones? We test it out...
Made from steel
We have seen phones with plastic shell and we have seen phones with aluminum bodies. But K900 is different. It is a phone that uses a unibody shell made of steel alloy and polycarbonate (tough plastic). The phone has an industrial design with clean rectangular shape. The back of the phone has two hues. The top and bottom part of the phone's body, made of polycarbonate (very tough plastic), are grey. The middle part is shiny steel.
We have seen phones with plastic shell and we have seen phones with aluminum bodies. But K900 is different. It is a phone that uses a unibody shell made of steel alloy and polycarbonate (tough plastic). The phone has an industrial design with clean rectangular shape. The back of the phone has two hues. The top and bottom part of the phone's body, made of polycarbonate (very tough plastic), are grey. The middle part is shiny steel.
We like the materials Lenovo has used to build K900. In comparison, smartphones made of plastic feel downright cheap. Even phones that use aluminum alloy, a softer metal, seem less durable and more scratch prone. With the front of the device covered with tough Gorilla glass, K900 has a solid feel. The steel on the back inspires confidence that the device can survive coins in keys in pockets without getting scratches.
K900 does suffer from one design issue - size. With a 5.5-inch screen and 162 gram weight, it is a big phone. That makes it using with single hand almost impossible. In fact, the height of the device means you will it difficult to reach the power button, which is the top of right side if you are using it with one hand. The slim design helps a bit but overall we find Galaxy Note II, which has a screen with similar size, much easier to hold. Reason? The boxy design of K900 gives it somewhat poorer ergonomics. Bigger devices with curvier designs and rounded edges feel better in hands.
5.5" Full HD IPS Display
Features
Intel® Inside™
The Intel Atom™ Z2580 processor (Dual Core 2.0GHz) packs the power to make multitasking effortless, regardless of how many apps, games, or videos you run.
Android™ Jelly Bean 4.2
The Android Jelly Bean 4.2 operating system is fast, fluid, and smooth, and gives you access to all your favorite apps and games and at the Google Play Store.
Full HD 5.5" IPS Display
Enjoy unimagined clarity with the K900's 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution display. At 400+ PPI you can browse full-version websites on your smartphone, or enjoy and share hi-res images and video at their absolute finest. Plus, in-plane switching (IPS) display allows for nearly 180-degrees of wide-angle viewing.
Astounding Photography and Full HD Video
Capture amazing images, even in low-light conditions with the Lenovo K900's 13 megapixel rear camera with an f1.8 AF lens and take 1080p HD videos.
Ultraslim
Beautiful to look at and hold, the Lenovo K900 mobile is one of the slimmest premium smartphones available. At just 6.9 mm in profile, it slips easily into your pocket or bag.
Elegant & Durable
The Lenovo K900 is forged from non-magnetic stainless steel and polycarbonate into a unibody case, making it tough enough for all-day use.
Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2 Display
The Lenovo K900's tough display is nail and pen-friendly, as well as sensitive to even light gloves.
Hi-Res Video Chat
The Lenovo K900's 88°wide-angle 2M front camera makes video-chat easy and fun to use on mobile.
Intel® WiDi Wireless Screen Display
Project your K900 screen to WiDi-supported digital TV or monitor—wirlessly. Great for watching those videos you just captured!
USB On-the-Go
USB On-the-Go enables the Lenovo K900 mobile phone to act as a hub and read data from devices like cameras and mp3 players*.*Cable must be purchased separately.
Tech Specs
| ITEMS | LENOVO K900 |
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| Processor |
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| Operating System |
Android™ 4.2 Jelly Bean
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| Display |
5.5" Full HD IPS with 400+ ppi
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| Resolution |
1920 x 1080
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| Navigation |
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| Integrated Graphics |
Intel® GMA graphics with 533MHz clock
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| Memory |
2GB LPDDR2 SDRAM
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| Storage |
16GB eMMC
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| Battery |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) |
157 x 78 x 6.9 mm
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| Weight |
162g
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| Materials |
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| Audio |
1 speaker plus 3.5mm mic/headphone combo jack
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| Camera |
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| Ports/Slots |
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| Sensors |
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| WLAN |
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| Band Coverage |
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| SAR Value |
0.512 (Head)
K900 IN 3D
MRP
 32,999/ |
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