Lenovo introduces its first Android-powered laptop - A10

Lenovo announced the launch of its new convertible device which run Android 4.2. Lenovo A10 is a dual-mode laptop and is claimed to be the company's first to run on Android 4.2 OS. The Lenovo A10 weighs less than 1kg and measures 17.3mm. Lenovo A10 has a 10.1-inch touchscreen fold-back HD display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. Its screen can be flipped around 300 degrees in stand mode. The Lenovo A10 is said to be optimised for touch-enabled apps. The stable hinge and fold-back design keeps the device steady and prevents shaking and bouncing while using the 10-point multi-touch screen.

The device is powered by an RK3188, quad-core Cortex-A9 processor, running at a maximum frequency of 1.6GHz, the highest frequency for all quad-core ARM-based CPUs currently available. The Cortex-A9 processor delivers solid performance for gaming and entertainment purposes, as well as enhances users' ability to multitask and be productive. The device comes with 2GB of RAM, 32GB internal storage with microSD expansion, two USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI port, stereo speakers and 0.3 megapixel webcam..

The A10's battery is claimed to support up to nine hours of continuous video playback. There is no word on pricing and availability yet.

The device is an ideal companion for users on the go, providing easy access to a wide range of apps on a unique, dual-mode platform, which enhances the user experience for entertainment and Web browsing as well as productivity.