In general, Beeline Tab Pro is the most ordinary Chinese tablet (even this is written on the box), here everything is Chinese from the processor to the materials. When you unpack it, you immediately feel the quality of the materials from which the tablet is made, although the assembly is generally normal. About the stuffing - the cameras are weak, you won't be able to take a lot of pictures on them, the front-facing one can only scare your friends on Skype, however, the processor pleased me, thanks to which the system works smartly and even stably. You can try to play games, the filling allows this. The battery is weak in capacity, it only lasts for a few hours active work, this is probably the biggest disadvantage of this device. Separately, I would like to say that the tablet is on sale for a promotion, with a SIM card and the Internet, so be on the alert.
Tablet Beeline Tab Pro Features
OS - Android 5.0;
Processor - quad-core 1300 MHz;
Built-in memory - 8GB;
Expandable memory - up to 32GB;
Screen - 7 inches, 1024 * 600;
Camera -3.2MP;
Frontal - 0.3 MP;
Battery -3000 units;
The stated operating time is up to 5 hours;
Weight - 270 g;
Size - 193 * 113 * 9;
Tablet Beeline Tab Pro Reviews
PRICE - Promotional;
- Very weak battery, the charge is barely enough for several hours, despite the fact that not overload the tablet;
- Handle Beeline Tab Pro with care, glass may break if you fall;
- Cameras are weak, for the modern world there is clearly not enough rear 0.3 MP and horizontal 3.2 MP, the manufacturer could at least increase the rear camera to 5 MP;
- The tablet comes only with a tariff plan for the promotion, add another thousand to the amount;
- The package bundle is not very large, except for the instructions, the sticker on the refrigerator and the cord, there is nothing else;
- The tablet does not slide, it is quite normal in the hands, they do not want to hit anyone;
- A slot for a SIM card right on the side of the tablet, that is, it can be taken out without much effort on the part of the user;
- Color rendering for palnshet with such a cost, in principle, even nothing;
- The ability to connect to WI —Fi functions quite quickly;
- Heap preinstalled apps from Beeline + the ability to manage your personal account;
- The materials of the case are very cheap, however, the assembly is quite at the level, not the best, but for the money ... you know;
- RAM is really not enough - 1 GB is not enough;
- In general, the most ordinary tablet that you can take with you to the toilet to read the news or play with simple toys.
- Black color that adds weight to the device;
- Ability to use most applications from android;
Output
The Beeline Tab Pro tablet is a great thing for those who do not really care about the quality of the picture, the color rendition here could be better, and who does not fundamentally brag about the device to friends. The ideal option for using a tablet is to play games (maybe not all) and surf the Internet, since the system works stably and does not catch any special glitches. In addition, the declared price is quite inexpensive, you can buy it as a gift to parents or friends who are undemanding to such devices. In general, the tablet left more pleasant impressions, of course, the quality of the materials upset, but for a purely Chinese device this is the norm, I especially liked it powerful processor, the work of Android, and of the entire device, the ability to increase the built-in memory up to 32GB, and in the hands of the tablet does not slip normally, although it is necessary to ensure that it does not fall anywhere as the screen is not protected from damage.
Score 8/10 - for the price, processor, stability (in this case, it's a big plus)
In recent years, an interesting trend has emerged: new players in the domestic market mobile devices became operators cellular... An interesting detail is that the operators set about conquering the market not from the smartphone segment, as it would be logical to assume, but from their counterparts - tablets. What is typical
The secret of success is simple: an unnamed tablet model is taken, assembled by the caring hands of Uncle Liao in a cozy basement of not the best quarters of a town with a melodious name, it is “finished” according to local specifics, tested in Rosstandart, a lot of very “useful” applications from the operator himself are “rolled” onto the panel the corporate logo is applied - voila, the tablet from the mobile operator is ready.
A typical representative of this "noble" family is just the hero of our review, Beeline Tab. The Beeline Tab tablet is positioned as a device of the lowest price category, its price is quite modest even for the public sector - a little less than 2 thousand rubles.
Please note: the promotional price for Beeline Tab is relevant only when you subscribe to the three-month Highway package (3 GB of Internet traffic / month). The cost of the package is 300 rubles / month, so if the hero of our review turns out to be to your taste, be ready to shell out 2850 rubles.
Let's see what we are offered for this amount? If you look at the photo of Beeline Tab, not knowing its size, you get the full impression that we have a smartphone in front of us. It seems that the developers wanted to make a phone, but only parts from seven-inch tablets were found in the warehouse. And this is manifested not only in appearance. However, judge for yourself.
The basis of the gadget is a dual-core processor MediaTek MT8312 with a clock speed of 1.3 GHz. It seems that single-core processors have finally abandoned even the most budget devices. But the "RAM" did not please at all. RAM is represented by only half a gigabyte - laughter, and nothing more. It's a stretch for a working smartphone, but not for a tablet.
The built-in memory is quite standard - 4 GB, but this time the developers have gone over all imaginable limits of wastefulness, without leaving at the disposal of the user even half of the available memory - the pre-installed, in addition to the standard set, applications from Beeline "ate" as much as 3 GB out of four. Removing a "preset" is traditionally not allowed without installing root. So, if you don't want to mess with rooting, risking losing the right to warranty service from the manufacturer, mentally include in the price of the device and the cost of the SD card.
Battery
Quite weak, only 3Ah. At active use a full charge will last only two to three hours. Again, we see an emphasis on using the device as a smartphone, that is, being in standby mode and actively using it from time to time. The developers promise the duration of work in standby mode up to 170 hours.
In fairness, it should be noted that the battery charges pretty quickly: from zero to maximum - just a couple of hours.
Screen
The Beeline Tab tablet is equipped with a seven-inch screen with a capacitive touchscreen. The sensitivity is average, there are no lags, but the screen simply does not recognize some pressing.
There is no light sensor, but there is a "backlight saving" mode, which automatically dims the screen brightness in the evening and at night. It is unlikely that such a decision can be considered reasonable: a cloudy day can be much darker than under artificial lighting in the evening.
The screen resolution is 1024/600, the density of pixels per inch (ppi) is 170. On the one hand, it is not enough, on the other hand, with a small screen it seems to be not critical, moreover, it allows you to extend the life of a weak battery and demonstrate acceptable performance with a sluggish " RAM ".
The TFT matrix is even worse, which does not have the best effect on the viewing angles. Forgivable for budget smartphone, but from a tablet, albeit a budget one, I would like to expect more.
Camera
The Beeline Tab tablet has two cameras: a front one with a resolution of 0.3 MP and a rear one - 2 MP. There is no point in dwelling on the first one: there is one, and thanks for that. Indeed, many devices in this price range do not have a front camera at all.
The camera on the rear panel clearly does not shine with a good resolution, there is no flash. There is no autofocus, but the static focus is set up so that you can get quite "recognizable" photocopies of documents - already a plus. We can say that the lens of the device copes with the main task of a tablet camera.
When it comes to shooting portraits and landscapes, the photos are pale, but clear enough. You can forget about shooting in the evening right away, during the day you get a photo, the quality of which can be briefly described as “it will go to contact”. Some people complain about the lack of tools for enhancing images in the software of the tablet, but how many people have you seen working with images on the tablet?
Communications
Naturally, a tablet released under the brand of a cellular operator has a mobile radio module and a SIM card slot on board. Of course, the tablet is "locked" for Beeline SIM cards, but not tightly: if you do not want to use the promotional offer (tablet for 1950 rubles + prepayment of 900 rubles for a Beeline service package for 3 months), you can immediately get an unlock code. In this case, the tablet will cost you a little more.
Supported format -. There is no LTE support, but there is a pre-installed "phone" application that allows you to receive and send SMS / MMS and use the device as a phone (we remember that deep in the soul of Beeline Tab is a smartphone). Of course, talking with the tablet to your ear is eccentric, but it is possible to connect a headset via Bluetooth 3.0.
A traditional unit and a GPS navigation system are also available.
Dimensions and design
As already noted, the first impression of the device is an overgrown smartphone. Dimensions: 192x112x9.3, shape - a regular rectangle with rounded corners and edges. The resemblance to a smartphone is enhanced by the “phone” speaker on the bezel and the microphone on the opposite side. It is unclear how the developers intend to "talk on a tablet" with a seven-inch screen, but they are not the first. Take a look at the same Samsung Galaxy Tab, which looks like a smartphone from the same Samsung that has grown fat by a couple of inches.
The front panel without buttons and identification marks, on the back, decorated with the Beeline logo, the camera lens is located in a somewhat unusual place - not along the central axis or in the corner, but somewhere between these two positions. The "peephole" is highlighted with a "chrome" ring - a claim to style. The microphone is also located "on the phone", on the opposite edge from the earpiece speaker and is shifted to the corner, away from the speakerphone, which is located on the rear panel. Thus, there is no echo effect when talking on a speakerphone.
There are no covers or hatches on the case, the SIM card is inserted into the upper edge (since the tablet pretends to be a phone, it means that the top is where the speaker is) through an open socket, which is not protected by anything from dirt - set a minus. On the same edge are the headphone jack, micro-SD and micro USB port. On the side there is a lock / shutdown button and a volume swing.
The tablet is quite pleasant to the touch, the surface is matte, without corrugation, but does not slip. The material is naturally (for such a price) plastic, but the assembly is of high quality, without backlash and squeaks. Pleases the lightness of the tablet - only 285 g. Although, if the tablet were 100 grams heavier, but kept the charge for a couple of hours longer, hardly anyone would have objected.
Equipment
There is practically nothing to say here:
- tablet;
- charger;
- USB-micro USB cable;
- documentation.
And no even symbolic amenities and bonuses. It's even a shame. Only the price of the device does not allow to bring this minimalism into a minus.
Performance and speed
Oddly enough, despite the more than modest parameters, the Beeline Tab tablet showed not only smooth video playback, but even without brakes pulled out not too "heavy" toys, for example, GTA or Dead Trigger. It is unlikely that this is the merit of the Mali-400 video chip, rather it is worth saying thanks to the low screen resolution.
There are no complaints about the cellular module, it copes well with both the telephone function and the transfer of information, but the module keeps the connection only for a relatively short distance from the router.
Competitors
What the hero of the review can boast of in comparison with its competitors - tablets under the brands of others mobile operators? For example, the MTS 1078 tablet is more expensive than just a thousand, but it supports LTE. And tablets of the MegaFon Login series at a price of up to 2 thousand have twice the RAM with similar indicators. Draw your own conclusions.
Pros, cons and conclusions
Let's summarize. A few advantages of Beeline Tab:
- more or less attractive price;
- light weight;
- reliable cellular unit.
What's in the cons?
- few random access memory;
- little available flash memory;
- low screen resolution;
- unreliable Wi-Fi;
- low battery capacity.
As a result: we have a device of unknown purpose, too "weak" for a tablet and too bulky for a budget smartphone (for a non-budget - again, weak). You can find better for the same money.
7-inch budget tablet from a little-known Chinese manufacturer... It is interesting primarily for its price and versatility, the 3G module is present, and the tablet can be used as a smartphone.
Or instead of a smartphone as an all-in-one budget solution for those who don't talk very much. Fortunately, the tariff is 1.7 rubles. for a minute, any local call does not look predatory. The total cost of the device is 2,850 rubles, the price includes free three months of using the Highway option (300 rubles / month for 3 GB of traffic). Taking this into account, the price for "Beeline Tab" is declared 1,950 rubles, this is the standard practice of all operators. We are, of course, interested in the full "price of the issue", since you cannot refuse the Internet option when buying. More precisely, you can refuse, but this will not affect the cost of the device, the same 2,850 rubles.
Complete set and design
Standard set: tablet, Charger, connecting cable, User manual, warranty card. There is no wired headset, although for a device of this size with a voice function, it certainly would not hurt. Memory cards are not included in the kit either.
The user manual is very sensible, a separate plus. Just right for a beginner, everything you need to get started is set out in normal language and with color illustrations. Useful little book.
Of the features - an adapter for an output current of 1.2 A. A vivid illustration of the saying "neither two, nor one and a half", with such a nominal output current I have not yet met. However, a 3,000 mAh battery is almost the same as charging, the difference in charging time between 1.2 and 1.5 A is not fundamental. Thank you for not putting the 500 mA charger in the box, I would not be surprised.
The word "design" is not applicable to the device, the tablet is appearance demonstrates the triumph of manufacturability. Not to reproach the developers, otherwise it was difficult to expect. It's nice that the camera's “peephole” is flush with the surface of the back cover when the device is 9.3 mm thick. The back cover is matte plastic (not soft touch). It is not annoying to the touch and fingerprints are not visible. In this sense, the screen is not happy;
The color gamut is widely represented in almost black (dark gray) color. It is in perfect harmony with the color of the Beeline SIM card, the tail of which sticks out of the slot on the upper edge of the tablet. The very inscription "Beeline" on the back is present, but it does not strike the eye strongly, the measure was respected. I have nothing more to write about the tablet design, excuse me.
Design
The case is non-separable, the SIM-card is inserted into the open slot on the upper edge, the latch is not provided. However, the card fits snugly in the slot. The cell is most likely at the top. The nest is not protected by anything, and if you are not lucky, then all sorts of household trifles (bread crumbs on the table) can affect the contact.
A memory card (microSD) is inserted in the same way, with the open slot on top. That is, if you are going to use a memory card, then it is better to start using it right away. And do not wait until the nest is clogged with all sorts of garbage. A 3.5 mm headphone jack (or for a headset not included in the kit) is also on the top edge. There is also a microUSB socket for charging a tablet or file sharing when connected to a computer.
The power button and volume rocker are located on the right side. They perform just right, the move is clear, the gap between the buttons is sufficient. In my opinion, the buttons are a bit tight, but this is subjective. In any case, it is better this way than the other way around, there is less chance of accidental clicks.
With a multimedia speaker, it did not work out very well. The volume for such a tablet is sufficient, but on the table the speaker grill is completely blocked. Typically, designers place the grille closer to the edge (at the bend of the lid) or make a small protrusion to provide an air gap between the body and the table surface. The developers of "Beeline Tab" forgot about this important "little thing", and in the main working position (on the table) the sound is noticeably muffled.
The microphone was "pushed" completely to the right corner on the bottom edge, but there are no complaints: neither right-handers, nor left-handers will accidentally overlap during a conversation. In order not to return to the question of sound: the voice speaker is so-so, mediocre. But bearable. I recall with nostalgia the ingenious solution in "Beeline Smart 2", they saved very successfully there, abandoning the multimedia speaker altogether and installing a voice of a larger diameter. The sound was excellent when talking.
The tablet pleased with the LED event indicator. I don't understand why manufacturers so rarely indulge us with this penny "accessory". The point is not only in additional convenience, the indicator significantly prolongs the operating time of the device during not very active use. Remember how many times a day you turn on the screen just to look at the status bar.
Display
Capacitive screen 7 inches, multitouch, resolution 600x1024, 262,000 colors, pixel density 160 ppi. The resolution is "not ice", letters and thin lines on the screen are "blurred", for a tablet with a diagonal of 7 inches, I consider the pixel density starting from 200 ppi to be an acceptable screen resolution for the eyes.
The area of the screen in the photo (not a screenshot) for understanding. The color reproduction turned out to be not all that bad, the "cyanosis" of the display is within reason. It gets worse. Perhaps the screen lacks "responsiveness", about 20-25% of my "pokes" with the usual effort did not work when moving in programs and following links, I had to press harder.
The matrix is not IPS, and this is very noticeable when the tablet is tilted. In the "portrait" orientation up and down tilt is not critical, left and right colors are distorted. Accordingly, with collective viewing of the video, not everyone will be good. In smartphones, the "budget" standard is confidently switching to IPS and the level of 240 ppi, in budget tablets, the level of 200+ ppi is also just around the corner. Hope.
The brightness margin seemed to me insufficient, it will be difficult to read on a sunny day. But for the vast majority of situations and scenarios, the brightness is enough.
There is a mysterious mode "Economical backlight". If you believe AnTuTu (I tend to believe), then there is no light sensor in the tablet and the "Auto" mode is not available in principle. According to the results of a survey on Twitter and personal feelings, I am inclined to the version that in this mode the tablet reduces the brightness of the screen in the dark. A strange decision, sensors are now hardly expensive in wholesale supplies.
Camera
The main camera is 2 MP without autofocus, the front camera is honest VGA (0.3 MP) without any sly interpolations. There is no flash.
2 MP without autofocus in a budget device did not cause optimism, but the camera turned out to be surprisingly decent. Compared to other state employees, it is very good. Naturally, a significant plus appears: more or less presentable photos in social networks with file sizes less than 300 KB.
Among the shortcomings - a somewhat "cold" shade of the pictures. I also drew attention to the absence of software "taste improvers". In many devices, the deficiencies of the matrix tend to be disguised with unnaturally bright colors, there are overkill. Here it is rather the opposite: the colors are paler than the original.
The lack of autofocus affects, the macro shooting capabilities are zero. I would focus on half a meter as the minimum distance to the subject. Otherwise, everything is bearable, and the camera produces exactly what an inexpensive 2 MP matrix should produce. I must say that many 3.6MP cameras do much worse.
As a "litmus test" - two photos of the text, full photos on click. Recognition systems will work poorly, but you can read the text on an A4 page without much effort. Not a bad result.
Sample pictures on front camera... Everything here is completely sad, and only masochists are fit to engage in selfie-creativity. Thank you for even putting this one, it will do for Skype and video calls. Low-end devices often lack a front camera.
Video call
The “ringing” menu also contains such exotic features, many manufacturers have already refused to support this function in their devices. But at the dawn of 3G development, video calls were actively promoted and even considered a killer application. In those days, the importance of simply Internet access was underestimated and they tried to "grope" for some special advantages of the technology that would stimulate the purchase of phones with 3G. Video calling over 3G has not taken off as a mass service, but the service has its advantages. For example, quickly and without hassle organize a video broadcast from the scene, show something interesting, etc. Fortunately, the cameras can be switched, it is not necessary to use the front one. Another area of application is CCTV cameras. If constant monitoring is not required, then it is easiest to organize a communication channel via 3G, called the camera and looked.
By a funny coincidence, one of the few tablets with video call support is sold by an operator that does not support this functionality on its 3G network. At least in the Moscow region. It didn't even occur to me, the girl in the Beeline salon too. I was already going to draw up an application to the technical service. But I wanted to try, so I had to ask for an unlock code, the procedure for obtaining the coveted eight digits took 30 seconds.
Specifications
The correct practice is to indicate all the main characteristics directly on the box. There is no 4G (LTE) support, 3G bands are only basic (UMTS 900/2100 MHz).
512 MB of RAM is not enough by now. As a consolation, I can say that Android 4.4.2 handles well with this amount of memory. The operating system was clearly optimized in this direction, for me it was a pleasant surprise even when testing the first smartphone that came into my hands on KitKat.
The software update "arrived" on the tablet almost immediately after turning it on. What exactly was fixed / added, I don't know, but the fact itself made me happy. Branded operator models are sometimes left without such support.
AnTuTu data. With "parrots" we have sparsely, and the test software slightly mockingly writes "Budget". Taking into account the small screen resolution, the performance is sufficient for solving most everyday tasks, I did not notice any significant slowdowns. An additional plus is pure Android without any launchers and additional skins that can significantly reduce the performance of the device.
Detailed AnTuTu data is available by clicking. Nothing particularly remarkable, of the possible sensors, only the proximity sensor is present.
Data from another application "for collection".
Impressions from work
There are no complaints about the cellular module, it switches between 2G / 3G normally. "Holds" on 3G confidently and does not jump off prematurely in 2G. The technologies have been worked out, and I have not come across smartphones that are frankly unsuccessful in this sense for a long time. Of course, I already want 4G, but this is not yet for the budget segment.
There are no complaints about the data transfer speed either, I tried to measure it from another smartphone at the same time, the results are similar. The speed test itself is quite unpredictable, and the result depends on many factors. And the automatic server selection often does not work properly, this should also be borne in mind.
For example, I somehow became interested in a completely useless test result, manually selected another server and immediately measured the speed again. The result is also not good enough, but it is thirty (!) Times better in speed and twice as good in response time. So, when making comparisons, it is advisable to use the same server. To avoid such surprises.
Returning to our subject. The Wi-Fi module is weak in terms of range, but no glitches or failures were noticed. The LED event indicator works fine with different applications, in the previous sample on KitKat for some reason it was capricious. It is a pity that the LED is only two-color, red and yellow (I did not see any other colors, and the attempt to select was not successful). But this is better than one color, and certainly better than no indicator at all.
The voice loudspeaker and microphone are of average quality, no pleasant surprises are observed here. But I consider the ability to talk without a headset to be an important plus. It looks wildly talking with such a "shovel" near the ear, but people have already started to get used to it.
The 3000 mAh battery is enough with a margin for a full day of active work. The battery capacity itself is small, but the screen low resolution consumes less energy.
Unexpected surprise - included automatic update programs including through the cellular network. I doubt very much that someone managed to dig into the tablet before me and insidiously change the default settings, so keep in mind. Perhaps that's all, you have already read about the rest of the impressions above.
Summary
Quite okay "tailored" budget tablet without striking features... The screen resolution is not enough for comfortable work... Of course, one cannot even compare with the first 7 "tablets with their resolution of 480 x 800 at a price of under 9,000 rubles, but you still want more, even in the budget segment. The rest is fine. The price is market, there is a microSD slot, the operating system is fresh. As for the other conclusions, they are in the "Positioning" section.
Someone prefers the iPad and does not understand how you can use something else. For some, the platform is not so important and any tablet is needed to watch movies, read books, sit in social networks and spend as little money as possible on the purchase of a device. Someone was tortured by children with demands: “ Dad, buy a tablet! ”, - naturally, you won't take an expensive thing for tomboys, because they will ruin it and will not notice it. This is where Android and low-end devices reign supreme. Although try to find it to come out really inexpensive and good. Chinese tablets there are even a dime a dozen on the market, but only really good ones in terms of price / quality ratio are very few. In general, for a long time the niche was free, but now it has been successfully captured by Beeline together with its hit tablet Beeline Tab. Moreover, the operator presented new model Beeline Tab 2, which at a very affordable price has unique features for its category.
Small tablet and big phone
The original model turned out to be very popular, nevertheless for 1950 rbl... you actually received a full-fledged tablet, and even with telephone functions. Of course, according to its characteristics, it looks very simple against the background of solutions from famous brands, but after all, it costs several times cheaper. As for the new item, it is very similar in hardware, and in the package too (charger, USB cable, user manual), but it differs in design, construction and body materials.
The first model is made entirely of plastic, plus it has open slots for a memory card and a SIM, which not all people liked - dust gets clogged, crumbs, and in general - somehow strain the extra holes in the device. The novelty pleases with an aluminum back, which is surrounded by a pair of plastic inserts at the top and bottom:
The plastic is matte, not easily soiled, pleasant to the touch and is actually exactly the same as in the Beeline Smart3 smartphone. There is also a loudspeaker grill - it is quite sonorous, but not bass, in sound it resembles that in Smart3, only more powerful. The camera modules are similar: front VGA and main - 3.2 megapixels. That is, the first is only able to make a soapy avatar, although it is quite enough for video communication, the second works more or less normally in good lighting conditions, but does not surprise with photo wonders. It is possible to quickly take a photo of a document or capture a certain moment, but do not count on masterpieces, since the image clearly lacks detail, the picture is too blurry.
As you can see, right there on the top edge there is a 3.5 mm audio port for headphones and a micro-USB connector. By the way, the sound through the headphones is quite decent. I will say this - it is neutral, but clean, without wheezing and any problems.
And now - the trick!
No, no, I didn't drop the device or break it, just top panel removable and inside it hides slots for microSD and SIM memory cards. Please note - they are hidden inside, unlike the first "Beeline Tab".
The device has a cellular module with support for GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and UMTS 900/2100 MHz frequencies (peak data transmission / reception rate - 21.6 / 5.76 Mbit / s), that is, you can use device not only for mobile Internet access, but also as a large such phone... For this, there is a speaker and a microphone:
You look a little comical with such a thing at your ear, but it's better when you still have the opportunity to call or receive a call than when it is not. True, during testing in the "pampas" for calls, the device did not use, taking on a trip only an Internet package with the option " Internet roaming week”, And for voice communication there was Smart3. But before we move on to the experience of using the gadget, let's study its filling a little more.
The device is compact, equipped with a 7-inch touch screen with a resolution of 600x1024 pixels. Matrix TN + Film, that is, the colors are rather faded when compared with IPS-models in the same first generation, or, plus the viewing angles are also not the widest. If there is significant horizontal or vertical deviation, the colors are inverted. On the other hand, we don't look at the tablet from an angle when we work with it, so this is not a problem. In general, the brightness is enough even for using the device on a sunny day outdoors, and in complete darkness, the minimum value is comfortable for reading. Excellent, as for such a cheap device, behaves capacitive touch panel, clearly and accurately recognizes touches across the entire display area. For example, in some competing models (the same "Login 3" from a megaphone) difficulties are observed with a touch panel.
As for the resolution, then, of course, the pixels are visible, and the small print is poorly read. On the other hand, in this regard, the screen density is at the same level as that of iPad mini the first generation, that is, it is quite comfortable for surfing the web, reading and any other tasks. In addition, the software in "Beeline Tab 2" is configured correctly (7-inch tablets are a separate category of devices within Android) and many sites offer mobile version, which is initially displayed in a convenient large font:
Do you want the full version of the site? Not a problem, in the settings of the standard Chrome browser you can switch to this mode in two clicks (options menu (three vertically located dots in the upper right corner) → " Full version site ").
As central processing unit a 2-core MediaTek chip is installed, supplemented by 512 MB of RAM and a 4-gigabyte drive. Disk space can be expanded by an additional 32 GB using microSD cards... In addition, there is a GPS receiver, Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11b / g / n modules. All this is powered by a 3000 mAh battery, which is enough for the whole day, with active use (an hour of video, navigation to several points, an hour and a half of web surfing (Wi-Fi + mobile), some social networks), reading in AlReader.
The tablet also has a built-in status LED that glows red when a message arrives or other notifications:
Operating experience
Does the processor have enough capabilities for comfortable work? The concept of comfort is different for everyone, but thanks to the very smart OS Android 4.4 KitKat without any unnecessary shells (clean system) and good software optimization, the interface works smartly, without lags. I used Chrome for surfing the web. In general, it is normal, although it is felt that the device is working at the limit on complex sites. In addition, do not expect to open 10 tabs at once and calmly switch between them. 512 MB of RAM, even in iOS, is somehow not enough, but for Android it is, in principle, the minimum amount for a more or less decent existence. So the pages will reload when accessing these tabs.
Actually, mainly for the sake of surfing the web, as well as navigation, I used the tablet, plus reading Tvi-feed. The possibilities of the mobile Internet were enough for everything:
The device is very comfortable in size, at least in my hand (an average palm for a height of 190 cm) it lies well, the weight is not annoying (about 280 g):
The tablet is not too thin, but due to this it turned out to be grippy - when you hold the device on weight, you don't worry that now it will slip out. And even in extreme conditions, when I tried to take a selfie with a python, I did not drop the gadget from my hands.
To understand the size of "Beeline Tab 2", here is its comparison with:
Also, this instance is convenient for travel when using roaming... One of the reasons for this is the presence of controls on traffic consumption from outside. operating system, which you could also read about in the smartphone review "". It is possible to set two threshold values: when the OS warns about the consumption of a specified number of megabytes and when it automatically turns off data transfer.
The second important point is the presence of a corporate client " My Beeline", With the help of which you can control costs, connect and disconnect services, receive details regarding the funds spent. We wrote in more detail about the capabilities of the application in. The version for Android is completely identical to that for iOS, and it is perfectly adapted to the enlarged display of the tablet (work in portrait and landscape orientations, more information on the screen than in the phone interface).
Yes, "Beeline Tab 2" is budget solution, which cannot boast of a superscreen or a super-powerful processor. Nevertheless, he works out his money by 110%: watching videos, reading, surfing the web, navigating, listening to music and even simple toys. In addition, when traveling, this is your pocket translator, a guide to interesting places, and even a simple one, but still a camera. In addition, the device is a good option for a children's tablet - it will definitely take someone, but children, so that they do not bother during long flights or bus journeys during excursions. Even if a gadget is accidentally ditched, it is not so expensive to regret the loss. Speaking of money.
Many telecommunications companies have been releasing branded devices lately. Beeline was no exception: the series of branded smartphones was followed by Tablet PC"Beeline Tab", an overview of which we will present to you today.
Contents of delivery
Comes "Beeline Tab" here in such a compact box, in which, in addition to the tablet itself, there is also a power adapter, a USB cable, a user manual and a warranty card.
Appearance
The tablet computer looks stylish, thin, light enough (weight 285 grams). Can serve as an alternative to mobile (supports phone functions: allows you to receive / make calls, exchange SMS and MMS).
Filling
Based on Android 4.4.2 OS, firmware upgradeable.
Standard Google apps installed (YouTube, Chrome, Google+, etc.)
Preinstalled applications from "Beeline"
The most useful of these is ESET Mobile Security, an application that protects your device from virus threats and fraudsters. The traffic when the application is running is free, and the virus databases are updated automatically.
The rest of the applications from "Beeline" will allow you to use mobile TV, change the dial tone, download your favorite music and always be aware of your tariff plan and new offers from Beeline.
Screen
Most pleased with the 7-inch display (the same as the Nexus 7). Capacitive multitouch, resolution 1,024 × 600, 262,000 colors. Those accustomed to Full HD are likely to be disappointed, but most users will have no reason to be dissatisfied.
Camera
Two cameras: main - 2 Mp, front - 0.3 Mp.
The color rendition, of course, limps: if you take pictures in daylight, that's okay, but you will hardly be able to arrange an evening photography.
Working hours
Beeline Tab has a Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 3,000 mAh. The tablet discharges quickly enough, as, however, most smartphones and tablets: with active use, the charge will be at zero in a couple of hours. The gadget charges quickly: it takes about two hours to fully charge. According to the manufacturer, the operating time of "Beeline Tab" in standby mode reaches 170 hours.
Specifications
- Operating system: Google android 4.4 KitKat
- CPU: 1.3 GHz, 2-core
- Memory: 512MB (RAM) + 4GB (ROM) + microSDHC support up to 32GB
- Screen: capacitive multitouch, 7 inches, 1,024 × 600, 262,000 colors
- Camera: 2 MP - main, 0.3 MP - front
- Audio connector: standard, 3.5 mm
- Connector for connecting to a PC and charging: standard microUSB
- Standards and Ranges: 2G (GSM 900/1 800 MHz), 3G (UMTS 900/2 100 MHz)
- Data reception / transmission speed: up to 21.6 / 5.76 Mbps
- Wireless technologies: Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n
- Navigation capabilities: Gps
- Communications: voice calls, reception / transmission SMS messages and MMS
- Built-in battery: 3,000 mAh
- Standby time: up to 170 hours
pros
- Promotion from the Beeline company: when you buy a tablet, you get a month mobile internet For a present.
- The device charges quickly enough.
- Modern OS Android 4.4 KitKat.
- "Beeline Tab" can be used as a phone: calls, SMS, MMS, 3G are available.
Minuses
- There is no headset included.
- The tablet computer is initially configured to work in the Beeline network, and although there is a possibility of adapting the tablet to work in other networks, the manufacturers initially warn: "The device's operation is guaranteed only when using a Beeline SIM card."
- The RAM was disappointing - only 512 MB. This is clearly not enough in modern realities.
In general, "Beeline Tab" is a compact and stylish tablet that has all the functions that the average user needs. Of course, you cannot close your eyes to the obvious disadvantages of the gadget, but, mind you, you should always expect them from a budget device.
