Lenovo Tab M10 HD 2nd Gen

Lenovo Tab M10 is an Android tablet that offers a 10.1-Inch HD display and a great spec for the price point. It is not an expensive choice, and it offers great hardware and software features. So really, it's a great bargain. A good specification tablet in a very sleek, slim bezel, real metal housing.


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The Android 10 equipped M10 has a powerful Octa-Core 2.3GHz Processor along with 4GB RAM. This makes the tablet fast and responsive while multitasking. It also has 64GB of internal storage [eMMC ] with a microSD card slot for additional space [max 256GB (FAT32) and 1TB (exFAT)]. Dual cameras, Dolby Atmos speakers, bad blue light friendly, respectable battery duration, USB-C, Headphone / microphone combination, GPS + GLONASS, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi, and one year warranty.

It also has multi-touch features, which makes it perfect for browsing websites and using apps. Other great features include capacitive stylus compatibility for note taking and drawing purposes [not plug + play active pen compatible]. This makes the M10 great for both work and personal use.

The Lenovo M10 is an excellent Android 10-inch tablet, which is upgradable to Android 11. The M10 is a versatile tablet that can be used by tech savvy people, and those with a limited knowledge of Android, as its really easy to get the hang of.

Neocore E2 10.1" Tablet Review

Due to the fact that the budget tablet marketplace has seen a bit of a  shake up over the last year with the emergence of some high specification, well made tablets by the brand Teclast, Neocore have released a new model for late 2021 that in some ways seems to loosely resemble Teclast's P20HD. Neocore's new model comes with Android 10 OS and is called the E2 [E2-32-UK].

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Pictured: The New E2 from Neocore

So how does the E2 compare to the E1 in terms of spec upgrades. Well, it has been improved im many areas. First off, there's a new 64-bit MediaTek Quad Core Processor that runs @ 2GHz. The 10.1-Inch 1920x1200 HD screen has been enhanced to "2K" for a sharper, richer viewing experience. Although it should be noted that 2K starts at 2,000 pixels across, so while 1920x1200 is better than 1080p, it is not quite 2K.

External storage space via the micro SD card has been massively expanded upon [was 512GB with the E1] and can now hold up to 1 Terabyte [1TB] of extra storage space.

Other upgrades include: Thinner and more sleek design, better battery performance, higher quality 5mp rear camera with Autofocus capability, so adequate for programs like Skype and Zoom, Stronger Dual Band WiFi and a new smooth metal back casing. Google Assistant also comes pre-installed, as does Google Play.

What's Remained The Same As The Previous Model

 
The amount of RAM has remained the same as the E1 at 3GB. The real glass screen that is in the E1 is also present in the E2. The high SD card capacity does make up for the fairly meager 32GB of internal storage space available in the E2. Both the E1 and E2 have a HDMI port and GPS functionality.
 
Unless their spec description is wrong, the front camera in the E2 is still only 2 mega pixels, which is pretty poor but to be expected on cheaper tablets. The built in speakers are rather standard in quality, as is the case with most budget priced tablets.

However, there is of course a 3.5mm headphone jack to make use of should you want to bypass having to endure listening the internal speakers. Either that or just hook up a Bluetooth speaker. The 2-year warranty is still honoured for the newer model. Overall the E2 is a good tablet with some strong upgrades, but how does it compare to the Teclast P20HD.

Neocore E2 Vs Teclast P20HD

 
In some areas, such as SD storage capacity, at 1TB the E2 can hold almost double the amount that the P20HD can. But how much storage space is really needed. The 512GB in the Teclast is more space than most users will probably ever need. 
 
Out-the-box operating systems are the same [Android 10 - also known as Android Q]. The 1920x1200 HD displays are very similar in both devices, as are the two cameras at 2mp front and 5mp rear. At 6000mAh Vs 7000mAh, the battery life is better with the E2, but the P20HD does have some features that are more desirable. One of those being a larger internal storage capacity [ROM built-in hard drive]. 
 

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Sleek, powerful and refined: The Teclast P20HD Octa Core Phablet


At 64GB it is twice the size of that in the E2. Furthermore, the Teclast has 4GB RAM, and also has a SIM card slot so can be used somewhat as a Smartphone / phablet [4G]. To top it off, the P20HD has a UNISOC SC9863A Octa-Core Processor.

Both offer great value for money, as the limited reviews for the E2 and more extensive reviews for the P20HD reveal. Choosing between the two, it really depends on what a user is looking for in a Tablet, but in terms of sheer specification, refinement and top level value for money, the P20HD is the winner here. I look forward to reading your comments. -Tabmatics.

The Microsoft Surface Book Hybrid

What is happening in the world of computing. It seems as if many of the high-end brands that pave the way with new technology are building something that has already existed for decades. Do you know what it is? A Laptop. Can a Laptop ever be replaced by a Tablet? With how much money is being thrown into new forms of glorified Laptop / Tablet hybrids it seems not. Too much beating around the bush.

The Microsoft Surface Book Hybrid

It reminds me of when computers first came out, and we saw all types of strange contraptions and hideous designs. This also happened with mobile phones! That's not to say that the new Surface Book is ugly, it looks great, but it seems like we're going through a similar transitional stage where all types of things are being tried. Well, not just tried and tested behind closed doors, but actually sold to the public.

So, what do the newer Surface Books have. Well, there are many to choose from. The latest is the PRO 7 if I'm not mistaken (reviews are not too good). The PRO 4 fares better with end-users. They are all super thin and have touch screens. Yeah, like a Tablet.

The screen on the model I'm looking at is 13.5 inches (ca. 34 cm) in diameter and is a massive 6 million pixels! It has a "Clipboard" feature which is basically the screen detached from the keyboard, complete with stylus pen to make writing and graphic related tasks more personal and creative.

The new Surface Book splits totally in half. The newer Surface Books can also fold up on itself (Fulcrum Hinge), so it's basically a Tablet and Laptop combined. It comes complete with Windows 10 Pro, Core i7 Processor, USB 3.0, Glass Trackpad (glorified mouse), 12 hours battery life, and has the capacity of being able to have 16GB RAM and 1TB of data storage space. See the video above to be swept off your feet (removed).

So now we have both a Tablet and a Laptop (hybrid) in one unit. It's not really anything new. Fair enough it looks great and is super powerful, but when are we going to see something really revolutionary.

Can Tablets take the place of Laptops? As the owner of a Tablet blog you would probably expect me to say yes, but the answer is no. Laptops will be made better, or with more power and a few quirks, like you are basically seeing here with the new Surface Book, but never eradicated. Not for the next few decades anyway.

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