Last year, ASUS has officially introduced in Europe 10-inch tablet ZenPad 10 (Z300CG) with a diagonal 10-inch screen. The first tablet computers ZenPad series were shown Taiwanese manufacturer at Computex 2015, new gadgets come to the MeMO Pad Series shift. Recall, the manufacturer uses the following classification of their devices: to budget level includes ZenPad 1xxx series, the middle – ZenPad 3xxx and to the premium segment – 5xxx series. According to this classification, ASUS ZenPad 10 keyboard (Z300CG) refers to products average. Let us analyze what this remarkable device.
DESIGN
Appearance ASUS ZenPad 10 keyboard (Z300CG) different solidity and elegance. Slim and lightweight, made in black with silver trim, the tablet produces a favorable first impression. Case thickness is 7.9 mm, weight – 510 grams, which is about the characteristics of the iPad Air. Perhaps if the ASUS ZenPad body 10 was made of metal, the thickness could be reduced by another 1-1.5 mm, but the plastic housing – this is a great indicator. It is noteworthy that even the promotional sticker on the top of the front panel is made so stylish that only decorates the device. Traditionally, the ASUS, Build quality is made, the body does not creak and do not play.
Made in black with silver trim, the tablet looks solid and elegant
THE TABLET LOOKS SOLID AND ELEGANT
On the upper side face of the lock button located on the left – the connector microUSB, headphone jack and two buttons to adjust the volume swings. On the right side of any items are missing, bottom, under the plastic cap placed slots for MicroSD memory card and the microSIM, and a 5-pin connector for a docking station – an external keyboard. The back cover is made nonremovable, that is, the battery can not be replaced alone.
DISPLAY
ASUS ZenPad 10 keyboard (Z300CG) is equipped with a 10.1-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1280 × 800 pixels, pixel density of 160 dpi. The screen surface is treated with the oleophobic coating, so fingerprints on the screen inconspicuous.
According to information from the manufacturer, the model supports ASUS Tru2Life technology that makes the picture display more bright and contrast, as well as the blue filter, crop the most harmful to the eyes of the spectrum.
The image quality on the display ZenPad 10 – at a high level, the colors are bright and vivid. The display has a certain reserve of brightness. However, if the filter is the blue image on the screen becomes a little less bright, and blue colors are muted. But does such a filter protects the eyes or is it just a marketing ploy, after one week of use, is hard to say.
СOMPUTING UNIT
The tablet is equipped with the 64-bit 4-core processor Intel Atom x3-C3230 Quad-Core, capable of operating at frequencies up to 1.4 GHz. The system-on-chip, Intel co-operation results, and Rockchip was announced in April this year and is designed for entry-level devices. In addition to the processor, the chip includes an integrated 3G-modem (with HSPA + technology support) and graphics module Mali 450 MP4 GPU. The platform supports both Windows, and Android. This tablet is running an operating system Android 5.0 Lollipop with a user interface ASUS ZenUI.
As shown by tests, in terms of performance ASUS ZenPad 10 stars from the sky is not enough – after all, affect the entry-level processor. On the other hand, the low valuation benchmark-applications due to more and a “one-sided” popular benchmark-measurement applications. Intel says that the Atom x3-C3230 about 80% more productive than the Cortex-A7. Therefore, the tablet works adequately, you can even run resource-intensive games such as Need For Speed NL. However, this app is loaded for a long time, but then you can play quite comfortably.
The amount of RAM ASUS ZenPad 10 (Z300CG) – 2GB, the amount of SSD-drive – 16GB, 4,5GB of them reserved for the needs of the system, yet some volume occupied by installed applications. Thus, users remain free for at least 10 GB, depending on the number of resource intensity and the installed software. However, for the volume of ASUS ZenPad 10 internal drive does not play a critical role as a consumer can easily increase the amount of fixed memory to 64GB through the installation of MicroSD card.
СOMMUNICATION
Meeting the demands of the time, the tablet ASUS ZenPad 10 keyboard (Z300CG) equipped with a mobile communication module with support for 2G (EDGE / GSM) and 3G (WCDMA 850 MHz / 900 MHz / 1900 MHz / 2100 MHz), with the latest HSPA standard supported. Thus, the user can access the Internet anywhere where there is coverage of the operator. By the way, in addition to the mobile Internet, with the help of ASUS ZenPad 10 (Z300CG), you can send and receive SMS, make calls but will not work.
Also, the tablet is equipped with wireless modules WLAN 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth V4.0 and Miracast. The newest standard WLAN 802.11 ac, unfortunately, is not supported, but it is not particularly relevant in our country.
CAMERA
The gadget is equipped with two cameras: the main and the front. The main camera has a resolution of 2M. Picture quality is poor, even in good light the picture is not different clarity and contrast.
quality and does fall, besides the flash flashlight, are missing in low light. Macro also no different quality – photographed text even in good light to read with difficulty and, therefore, to recognize it, too, will be problematic.
Front camera with VGA resolution can be used except for video. With this permission, even of normal quality selfie not do. Summarizing, we can say that the camera – definitely the weak point of this device.
SOUND
Unlike many other tablets, where the speakers (or speaker) are located on the rear panel, ZenPad 10 (Z300CG) is equipped with two front speakers, which are located above the display on the left and right of the front camera.
Like all members of this series, ASUS ZenPad supports the new DTS-HD Premium Sound technology, which converts a stereo signal into a virtual surround sound when played through headphones or built-in speakers of the tablet. With this proprietary technology, the speakers emit a loud enough and good, for this size, sound.
AUTONOMY
The tablet is equipped with a non-removable battery capacity of 18 Wh. The manufacturer promises about 8 hours in the nominal mode. However, during testing at full load (the included Wi-Fi, HD-video playback via YouTube, the sound at maximum volume) while the ASUS ZenPad 10 (Z300CG) was 5 hours 10 minutes.
For fast charging battery manufacturer provides a device that generates a current of 1,35A is about 1.5 times larger than the memory for smartphones. Full-charge time using the “native” adapter – a little more than 4 hours.
SUMMARY ASUS ZENPAD 10 KEYBOARD
The advantages of ASUS ZenPad 10 review (Z300CG) – a beautifully elegant design, high-quality display, good performance, excellent sound. At the same time, the camera is front facing and are mainly the lack of a clear and tablet look like a pale spot on the background of the other virtues. But if the end user does not photograph plays a particularly important role, ASUS ZenPad 10 keyboard – definitely a good choice.
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