Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo Review
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Today I want to bring to your attention a review of Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo. Strictly speaking, the device was still on the test in the fall and the text was almost ready, but due to the replenishment of the family, the hands came to lay it out just now. So meet.
Tablet PC Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo is packed in a colorful cardboard box, on the front of which the main competitive advantages are placed.
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Inside it, in addition to the device itself, you can find a quality leatherette case, a power adapter with two interchangeable plugs, a USB cable for synchronization with a computer, an adapter from microUSB to USB for connecting external devices (drives, modems, etc.), user manual and warranty card.
In general, the set is very good. Not enough except a microSD memory card.
The case of Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo is made of soft-touch rubberized plastic. Dimensions are 203 x 153 x 11 mm, and weight - 490 grams. Assembled computer very high quality: no gaps or backlashes are not observed.
If you hold the Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo in a vertical position, like an e-book, then you can see the peephole of the VGA-camera and the battery charging indicator above the screen. There is nothing more on the front panel.
In order not to get confused in the future, what is on top and what is on the left, I will always assume that the multi-pad is in a vertical position.
So, almost all the ports and buttons are located on the top. Here you can find a 3.5mm audio jack, microphone, power jack, microUSB and miniHDMI ports, as well as a power button.
On the opposite side - on the bottom of the device is stereo speakers. It is covered with a metal grid to protect it from dust.
On the right side is a volume control. There, diagonally from the volume control, is a compartment for microSD memory cards. It is covered with a stub made of the same material as the Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo case.
Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo uses a conventional TFT screen with a 4: 3 aspect ratio. The display is made by capacitive technology, there is support for multi-touch.
The diagonal is 8 inches, and the resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels, which is not typical for Android tablets. In terms of color reproduction, the display installed in Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo is naturally inferior to similar solutions of the same brand with an IPS screen, but for TFT it is not at all bad.
Since Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo is performing in the budget segment, all of its communications equipment features only a Wi-Fi adapter with support for the n protocol. 3G module is missing. In principle, this is not critical, since to access the Internet, you can use the access point function on your smartphone or connect an external USB modem using the adapter from the kit. Also, Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo lacks Bluetooth and GPS modules.
Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo has microUSB and miniHDMI ports available. The first is intended for synchronization with a computer and peripheral devices, and the second is for connecting a multi-pad to monitors and televisions.
The chipset is probably the strongest side of the Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo. The multipad is based on the 40 nm SoC (system-on-chip) from Amlogic - AML8726-MX. It is based on a dual-core processor Cortex A9 with a frequency of 1.5 GHz, a pair of which is the fast graphics of the Mali 400 MP with a frequency of 250 MHz. Video core supports the standards OpenGL ES 2.0 and OpenVG 1.1., Can decode video in resolution up to 1080p, etc. The amount of RAM is 1 GB.
Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo provides 8 GB of flash-memory for storing personal data, of which a little less than 6 GB is available to the user.
Also, the Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo has a front camera with a resolution of 0.3 megapixel sensor, an accelerometer and a gyroscope.
Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo is running the operating system Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with the ability to upgrade to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). The interface is 100% standard, there are no additional add-ons.
In addition to a set of standard applications from Google, Prestigio 8.0 Pro Duo has a set of applications loaded into memory. When you first start the user can decide on their own about the advisability of installing additional software.
If you wish, you can install an application package that includes the following programs: Blue, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram (very relevant for Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo software, yes), Skype, eReader Prestigio, SugarSync, MoviePlayer, Office Suite, Currency Converter, Angry Birds , Chess Free, 250+ Solitairs, Explorer, FreeNote, Stock Alert, as well as Yandex services.
Personally, I found only a few applications useful:
Firstly, these are clients for Facebook and Twiter, Skype and SugarSync.
Secondly, eReader Prestigio is a program for reading and buying electronic copies of books. I note that in the memory of Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo 300 books are loaded, of which there are quite a few in foreign languages - Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, and so on.
Thirdly, the professional version of office suite Office Suite. I, as a writing person, had to like the presence of a sane text editor out of the box.
Despite the low cost, in terms of speed, Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo is not inferior to more expensive solutions from first-tier manufacturers.
Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo cannot be called slow. With all the tasks, including three-dimensional games, he copes. For example, on the 8-inch Prestigio, you can chop zombies in a Dead Trigger.
Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo has a 4700 mAh lithium polymer battery installed. As a result, the multi-charge can hold up to 12 hours in read mode (minimum brightness, Wi-Fi off) or up to 6 hours in video viewing mode (maximum brightness, Wi-Fi off, hardware video decoding, 720p quality). Accordingly, the active use of wireless communication and the launch of heavy 3D games can shorten the lifetime to 3-4 hours. I didn't manage to discharge the battery faster. I believe that this is a very good indicator for a tablet computer for $ 200.
Yes, finally, I note that Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo can be charged from a computer via USB, therefore, in principle, the charger is not necessary.
In general, Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo looks very decent.
Advantages:
1. Affordable price
2. Good build quality
3. High performance
4. Capacious battery.
Disadvantages:
1. The TFT-screen in its characteristics is noticeably inferior to displays built on IPS technology.
2. Lack of rear camera, Bluetooth module, light sensor.
Today I want to bring to your attention a review of Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo. Strictly speaking, the device was still on the test in the fall and the text was almost ready, but due to the replenishment of the family, the hands came to lay it out just now. So meet.
Equipment
Tablet PC Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo is packed in a colorful cardboard box, on the front of which the main competitive advantages are placed.
')
Inside it, in addition to the device itself, you can find a quality leatherette case, a power adapter with two interchangeable plugs, a USB cable for synchronization with a computer, an adapter from microUSB to USB for connecting external devices (drives, modems, etc.), user manual and warranty card.
In general, the set is very good. Not enough except a microSD memory card.
Design and build
The case of Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo is made of soft-touch rubberized plastic. Dimensions are 203 x 153 x 11 mm, and weight - 490 grams. Assembled computer very high quality: no gaps or backlashes are not observed.
If you hold the Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo in a vertical position, like an e-book, then you can see the peephole of the VGA-camera and the battery charging indicator above the screen. There is nothing more on the front panel.
In order not to get confused in the future, what is on top and what is on the left, I will always assume that the multi-pad is in a vertical position.
So, almost all the ports and buttons are located on the top. Here you can find a 3.5mm audio jack, microphone, power jack, microUSB and miniHDMI ports, as well as a power button.
On the opposite side - on the bottom of the device is stereo speakers. It is covered with a metal grid to protect it from dust.
On the right side is a volume control. There, diagonally from the volume control, is a compartment for microSD memory cards. It is covered with a stub made of the same material as the Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo case.
Display
Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo uses a conventional TFT screen with a 4: 3 aspect ratio. The display is made by capacitive technology, there is support for multi-touch.
The diagonal is 8 inches, and the resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels, which is not typical for Android tablets. In terms of color reproduction, the display installed in Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo is naturally inferior to similar solutions of the same brand with an IPS screen, but for TFT it is not at all bad.
Communications
Since Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo is performing in the budget segment, all of its communications equipment features only a Wi-Fi adapter with support for the n protocol. 3G module is missing. In principle, this is not critical, since to access the Internet, you can use the access point function on your smartphone or connect an external USB modem using the adapter from the kit. Also, Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo lacks Bluetooth and GPS modules.
Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo has microUSB and miniHDMI ports available. The first is intended for synchronization with a computer and peripheral devices, and the second is for connecting a multi-pad to monitors and televisions.
Hardware platform
The chipset is probably the strongest side of the Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo. The multipad is based on the 40 nm SoC (system-on-chip) from Amlogic - AML8726-MX. It is based on a dual-core processor Cortex A9 with a frequency of 1.5 GHz, a pair of which is the fast graphics of the Mali 400 MP with a frequency of 250 MHz. Video core supports the standards OpenGL ES 2.0 and OpenVG 1.1., Can decode video in resolution up to 1080p, etc. The amount of RAM is 1 GB.
Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo provides 8 GB of flash-memory for storing personal data, of which a little less than 6 GB is available to the user.
Also, the Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo has a front camera with a resolution of 0.3 megapixel sensor, an accelerometer and a gyroscope.
Software platform
Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo is running the operating system Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) with the ability to upgrade to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). The interface is 100% standard, there are no additional add-ons.
In addition to a set of standard applications from Google, Prestigio 8.0 Pro Duo has a set of applications loaded into memory. When you first start the user can decide on their own about the advisability of installing additional software.
If you wish, you can install an application package that includes the following programs: Blue, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram (very relevant for Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo software, yes), Skype, eReader Prestigio, SugarSync, MoviePlayer, Office Suite, Currency Converter, Angry Birds , Chess Free, 250+ Solitairs, Explorer, FreeNote, Stock Alert, as well as Yandex services.
Personally, I found only a few applications useful:
Firstly, these are clients for Facebook and Twiter, Skype and SugarSync.
Secondly, eReader Prestigio is a program for reading and buying electronic copies of books. I note that in the memory of Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo 300 books are loaded, of which there are quite a few in foreign languages - Bulgarian, Croatian, Czech, and so on.
Thirdly, the professional version of office suite Office Suite. I, as a writing person, had to like the presence of a sane text editor out of the box.
Performance
Despite the low cost, in terms of speed, Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo is not inferior to more expensive solutions from first-tier manufacturers.
Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo cannot be called slow. With all the tasks, including three-dimensional games, he copes. For example, on the 8-inch Prestigio, you can chop zombies in a Dead Trigger.
Battery life
Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo has a 4700 mAh lithium polymer battery installed. As a result, the multi-charge can hold up to 12 hours in read mode (minimum brightness, Wi-Fi off) or up to 6 hours in video viewing mode (maximum brightness, Wi-Fi off, hardware video decoding, 720p quality). Accordingly, the active use of wireless communication and the launch of heavy 3D games can shorten the lifetime to 3-4 hours. I didn't manage to discharge the battery faster. I believe that this is a very good indicator for a tablet computer for $ 200.
Yes, finally, I note that Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo can be charged from a computer via USB, therefore, in principle, the charger is not necessary.
findings
In general, Prestigio Multipad 8.0 Pro Duo looks very decent.
Advantages:
1. Affordable price
2. Good build quality
3. High performance
4. Capacious battery.
Disadvantages:
1. The TFT-screen in its characteristics is noticeably inferior to displays built on IPS technology.
2. Lack of rear camera, Bluetooth module, light sensor.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/163287/
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