Tabplus Rio An Android, Gaming Tablet From Digital Waves
The Indian tablet market is expanding its origins and has more to offer the Indian people. Yet another low cost tablet has been introduced by a Bangalore-based gadget maker and the device has been named as TabPlus Rio.
Design and Display
TabPlus Rio comes with 7 inch of display and measures 203 mm x 120 mm x 13 mm in dimensions. You can find out various gadget reviews to determine whether or not this tablet suits your requirements. This device weighs 350 grams and is sports its awe-inspiring design which cannot be challenged. Design-wise this tablet has amazing charm that can easily attract people right at one glance. Other than its sleek and curvy design, the tablet features some good specs and is meant to serve the gaming enthusiasts.
With 4-Dimensional G-sensor that makes the gaming exclusively breath-taking, the TabPlus becomes a challenging device in the Indian market. The display features 800 by 480 pixels and gets an LCD Capacitive touchscreen with five point touch sensitivity. The tablet comes only in one color which is silver.
Performance
The TabPlus Rio runs Android v2.3 Gingerbread operating system and gives more than a million of applications which can easily be downloaded by users from Android Market. To run this tablet at powerful speed, Digital Waves have added 1 GHz single core Cortex A9 processor. TabPlus also includes 512 MB of DDR2 RAM.
There is no Java integration, but browser with Flash Reader 11 has been added by the tablet maker. Users will also get disappointed from the unavailability in SMS, MMS, and FM radio. Thanks to the company that it has at least provided Email, instant messaging, and social networking services like Facebook and Skype.
Memory and Connectivity
This seven inch tablet boasts an internal memory storage capacity of 4 GB and can be expanded up to 32 GB through a microSD card. Internet connectivity can be done with the help of 802.11 a/b/g Wi-Fi provided by the company. There is no GPRS and other connectivity options offered by Digital Waves to its TabPlus Rio. However, 3G connectivity is provided through USB dongle. Other connectivity options that this tablet features are microUSB port and HDMI port. It also gets a 3.5 mm headset jack that gives good quality sound to the users, especially to play lively games.
Camera
Check out various gadget reviews to understand how much the TabPlus Rio actually worth. As far as camera is concerned, the tablet boasts a front facing 300K camera which is beneficial for video calling and HD video playback. With 640 by 480 pixels of resolutions, you get good camera picture clarity. Video recording and digital zooming is also available. All major video formats are available for the convenience of users such as AVI, 3GP, MKV, and MOV.
Battery Life
Under the hood of this tablet sits a 3,000 mAH Li-ion battery that gives a back up of around 12 hours.
Warranty
This tablet comes with a limited warranty period of one year.
Price
This device was introduced with a price tag of Rs. 11,990 by Digital Waves. Due to its low cost, Digital Waves can set its tablet in the competition with Aakash tablet which is the least cost tablet, especially dedicated to the education sector.
Worth or Not
Well, the tablet worth more than the price as the device gives amazing display, good quality video and camera and the most admirable gaming sensor. Never forget, it is meant for its explicit gaming functionality. So, those who are looking for entertainment can buy this tablet without giving second thought. However, those who also want GPRS and Bluetooth would have to remain sad as there is not such integration done by the company.
Pros
It is the low cost or budget tablets for the Indian users. It features demanding 7-inch display. This tablet features multi-tasking feature and the most interesting is its 5-finger touch G-Sensor that gives amazing gaming experience to the users. USB dongle and HD video play back are provided.
Cons
TabPlus Rio has been launched by Digital Waves, a Bangalore-based company that has entered in the tablet market for the first time. So consumers would not rely on this brand much. It is suitable for those users who are seeking basic tablets. This device is still useful for quality entertainment and SIM integration that allows users to make calls.
Verdict
TabPlus Rio is the other low priced tablet launched in the Indian market with 7-inch display. Such pricing was first given by Reliance 3G Tab and marketed as a low priced Android tablet in the market. Then Aakash entered in the picture with very affordable price. At the end, it is the creator Digital Waves with a target of minimum 3 lakh tablets that has to be sold till the end of 2012. Find various gadget reviews and choose a better device for you.