Yi Di brothers shed MediaTek-powered 7-inch tablet
TweetHow about those ‘iconic’ corners? We just got a tip-off from our good friends at 1pad.cn and our grubby mitts couldn’t stay away from another Shenzhen-based tablet PC manufacturer, Di Electronic Technology Company. Playing host to Google’s Gingerbread OS and slotting it into an inexpensive chassis, Yi Di E98 may very well be a slumber hit among tech-enthusiasts. Right, brand equity may be a hindrance here, but you have to appreciate the fact that these Chinese-made devices are targeted at lower-end users.
Actually, serious buyers may find themselves induced by the temptation of MT6573 ARM11′s architecture, dual-core processor alone, lending this 7-inch slate a distinct benefit over the costly, similar Gingerbread-packing Kindle Fire. With a clock rate of 650MHz + 280 MHz, a 7-inch (800 * 480) pixels capacitive screen resolution, 512MB memory, 2GB flash memory, Wi-Fi support, Bluetooth, GPS, ATV analog TV, FM transmitter / radio, 3.0 megapixel camera and GSM calls including 3G (WCDMA) Internet access, this generic slate could rage a bargain trail. So, does it hold a candle against its familiar entrants? Let’s find out.
First, Yi Di E98 has kept most of the I/O heavy work consigned into just one section of the tablet, with all available input slot including capacitive button assuming residence on the right section of the slate. This tidily bunched assortment includes ports for mini-USB, HDMI, headphone and power sockets, in addition to two separate openings for SIM and microSD card slots. Edging slightly to the face panel, you’ll notice the usual collection of Android soft keys (search, home, menu and back keys), with physical volume controls located at the left side edges.
Okay, we agree it isn’t the prettiest, and indeed not top-shelf slate you could cough out for, but the exact measure of the Yi Di E98′s worth is how its ARM-based dual-core and 512MB of RAM hold up everyday. Spec-wise, this Gingerbread slice in beggar’s attire could turn heads; indeed it’s at it best, thanks to the inclusion of dual-cores. In fact, if our source is to be trusted, the slate is said to have relatively less performance hiccups. Of course, occasional stuttering should be expected. The overall UI regularly flows uninterrupted, indicating satisfying level of responsiveness. Whatever your needs are in a tablet, you’d agree that these brothers over at Shenzhen are bringing similar experience to the common man. Enjoy!
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