Overview of the PocketBook A10 e-book. Memory for data

Although the name of the PocketBook brand is unequivocally hinting at the soft books of the pocket format, the A10 model is more appropriate to compare with an expensive large-format folio. Screen diagonal 10 ", and even a wide frame around it do not allow you to seriously discuss the daily wearing of this tablet. The manufacturer calls the device" Multimedia reader ", but we will be honest: Gigahertz processor, TFT display high resolution And Android OS with Google services make A10 universal tablet.

A noticeable difference from most tablets on the market is the abundance of buttons on the front panel. In addition to typical Android buttons "Home", "Back", "Menu" and less mandatory "Search", two arrow keys are provided. This is a tribute to the traditions of the "readers" market, the buttons can shed pages in the book. In general, the housing is very pleasant in appearance and to the touch, the test version was made of milk-white plastic. True, taking into account the size of the book, it would be nice to put the holder or stand in the box to put the A10 on the table at an angle, comfortable when reading and watching video.

The tablet display has a resolution of 1024x768, good viewing angles, but far from record brightness. In combination with the glossy surface, it makes a difficult reading in the sun, you will have to look for a shadow.

The filling of the device consists of a Gigagest processor TEXAS INSTRUMENTS and 512 MB of memory. Nothing record, but also complain difficult - all everyday applications, including a video player, work well. Slightly worse with toys, some 3D masterpieces work with difficulty. It is possible that that the manufacturer covered the term "reader" and did not become called a10 tablet. The QUADRANT synthetic test showed the performance of A10 in 1023 "Parrot", which is one and a half times worse than those similar on the stuffing of single-core smartphones. The backlog is probably due to the need to bring two times more information on the same capacities - remember the big screen.

Communication with the outside world is conducted via Wi-Fi. There is a kind of tablet with a 3G module, but our sample was deprived of this opportunity. Claims for Wi-Fi no. Also loading information is possible directly from a computer via USB. 2 GB memory is easily expanding microSD cards.

Traditionally, for PocketBook, the A10 tablet "from the box" is ready to display all types of media content. Of course, it is primarily e-books that can be directly from the tablet and buy. But the tablet and with various musical and video formats are well coped. Also provided dictionaries foreign languages, OfficeSuite Office Package, Funny App - School Organizer Homework, plus regular Android Apps.

Of course, from Google Play you can add applications to taste, but some of them are for some reason not available for PocketBook A10, although its configuration is quite sufficient to start. Also in a number of applications, complete functionality is not available - in Skype, unfortunately, the camera does not work during video calls.

Thanks to a rather powerful battery, A10 can work 4-5 hours when viewing video and 6-7 hours in other modes. Disabling Wi-Fi and decrease the brightness of the screen can squeeze from the device of hours 8 of work, but in general, recharge the device stands blackmail.

Output

Comfortable homemade device For reading, web browser and video viewing. It is difficult to carry it every day due to the large size and limited battery life.

Specifications

• Android OS 2.2.
• Screen 10 "/ 1024x768, Touch capacitive
• TI OMAP 3621 processor, 1 GHz, memory 512 MB
• Memory 2 GB + MicroSD (up to 32 GB)
• Communications Wi-Fi, USB, Audio
• Multimedia: Frontal VGA Camera, Media Player
• Book Formats: PDF (Adobe DRM), EPUB (Adobe DRM), PDF, EPUB, FB2, TXT, DJVU, RTF, HTML, DOC, DOCX
• Food: 6600 MA battery * h
• Dimensions / Weight 244X 207 x 15 mm, 670 g

PocketBook is primarily known for the production of readers equipped with an E-INK display. However, in her portfolio there were a pair of models, more suitable for the name of the tablet. At the end of last year, PocketBook decided to advance in this direction and released the device a 10. In fact, it is already about the present tablet optimized for reading books.

What is the optimization? First of all, in the organization of management and in some features of the design of the device. Secondly, in special softwareDesigned to simplify the reading process and streamline a personal library.

We'll figure it out for the hybrid turned out to have PocketBook.

Appearance, controls

Pocketbook A 10 "It will not be possible to confuse with other tablets - anything, and your own device has a device. The device is made of differential plastic: the front panel bezel and the edging of the back side are made of white glossy plastic, and the lid is made of dark gray plastic with Softtach coating.

Thanks to the materials used by the tablet, there are no special problems with fingerprints: they do not remain on the lid, and on the white material are simply not visible. From glass, protecting the display, traces from fingers are easily removed.

Under the screen, if you hold the PocketBook A 10 "in a horizontal position, there is an insert from the rough plastic, on which the device controls are located. There are four used" Home "button," menu "," back "and" Search "for Android devices , as well as a pair of oblong keys to turn pages. All buttons are physical, have a small but clear move.

Along both sides of the keys are placed two stereo speakers, and we will find the 2 megapixel chamber in the left, designed for video calls. On the right end of PocketBook A 10, the power button, the microSD format memory card slot, the reset button and the microUSB connector. On the left there is a 3.5-millimeter audio jack and a dual convex volume control button.

There are no complaints to the tablet assembly, but to some constructive features there are. In just a couple of days after the start of testing in a devoid of plugs, the port of MicroUSB crashed dust. In addition, it is assembled in a rather large slot on the displays and plastic panel with the control buttons, which can be seen in the photo.

Vertically oriented PocketBook A 10 "It is convenient to hold in your hand due to thickening on the right side of the housing (in the bottom, if you keep the tablet horizontally). In addition, thanks to the coverage of Softtach, the likelihood that the device will slip out of the hand, quite small. True, long To keep the tablet in one hand will not work anyway - after all, the device is heavy (670 g) and has a rather big dimensions.

Display

Information about the diagonal displays PocketBook A 10 is contained in its name - the tablet received a 10-inch TFT screen with a 4: 3 aspect ratio, a resolution of 1024x768 pixels and multitouch support. On paper, the characteristics are not bad, but the display of the display is spoiled due to small viewing angles. : At the slightest turn, the color is inverted. In addition, the glass that protects the screen is noticeably blinking, and in the sun information from the tablet is difficult to escort.

On the frontal part A 10 "there is a 2 megapixel camera. It is impractical to use it for photographing, but for video calls it will fit. The version of the tablet is not equipped with a 3G module, so calls can only be carried out via Wi-Fi.

Functionality

To begin with, we note that the tablet from PocketBook has become one of the few Android devices, from the screen of which we could not remove screenshots. The device is not amenable to manipulations through the SDK, there are no root for it, special applications were powerless.

PocketBook A 10 "works under android management 2.3. Usually, devices with such a large display are equipped with a "tablet" version of the mobile OS from Google, but in this case you have to be content with the platform that is used as the basis in most Android smartphones.

No corporate shell in the device, but the manufacturer equipped a 10 "by several reading applications. Expand the functionality of the device, including setting any of the set of available shells, can be with using Android MARKET.

On the main screen of the PocketBook tablet placed widget for books reading books. The program supports all popular formats, including FB2, PDF, RTF, TXT, EPUB, DJVU, DOC (there is no popular Amazon Mobi in the list). In the "reader" there are four main tabs: "Library", "History", "Favorites" and "Online". With the first three, everything is extremely simple: all downloaded books are displayed in the "library" - "Stories" - the last open filesAnd in the "Favorites" - the text selected by the user. The Obreey brand store is hiding in the online tab. Here you can buy not only books, but also periodic, some content (mostly classic works) are available for free.

At the bottom of the page shows the control panel. With it, you can block the automatic rotation of the image, adjust the text below the screen size, reduce or increase the font, go to a specific page or flip them with arrings. You can also overflow the pages with familiar gestures and physical buttons. The control panel can be hidden to zoom in the screens area.

The menu caused by the appropriate hardware button allows you to bookmark, write a note, proceed to the content of the book, open the dictionary and search by text. In the settings, you can enable the ability to split pages with volume buttons, adjust the font, enable full screen mode. If you hold your finger on the page, a menu will appear that offers run the dictionary, create a bookmark and enable the voice reading function. The last service is familiar to users of PocketBook readers. On the tablet, it works noticeably faster. However, it does not make the voice of "reader" expressive - the book is read without intonation, which is quite tedious.

Built-in "reader" although externally and non-zero, but with its duties copes. If desired, however, in the application directory, you can find programs at least not worse, with more settings. However, for the application "from the box" will fit what PocketBook offers.

In A 10, several fairy tales are downloaded in the form of sufficiently volume applications. In them, the text is accompanied by colorful, sometimes even animated, pictures. Probably, you will like young children. It is a pity that in such books only a few pages, and the text is very small, and The main place is assigned illustrations.

On the learning orientation of the tablet indicates the presence of the diary application. Here you can follow the schedule of classes and exams, add homework, etc. Among other programs it is worth noting the Office Suite office package, simple file manager, ABBYY Lingvo dictionary with multiple languages \u200b\u200bsupport, Dolphin browser.

Conclusion

PocketBook A 10 hybridity is only a few predefined reading and design features. Otherwise, we have a regular tablet with an attractive ergonomic design, high-quality assembly, a large display and a weak hardware component.

As for reading, the device loses classic readers with E-INK and in time of autonomous work, and by comfort for the eyes, and at a price. On the other hand, Pocketbook A 10 "is characterized by versatility and huge potential for expanding functionality (good, there is always an online catalog with hundreds of thousands of applications.

PocketBook A 10 "can be called a compromise solution that is trying to combine the dignity of the reader and tablet. Another question, how many users will agree to such a compromise?

Thank you Marina Rozhkova agency for the device provided for tests.

You can buy PocketBook A10 And get the official guarantee of PocketBook 12 months.

Online store "My Market.ru" Official Seller Pocketbook in Russia, check.

Color PocketBook A10.

1. Black and white

(Issued only in black and white color hull)

Description: PocketBook A10

PocketBook A 10 '' is a stylish innovative model with advanced reading, entertainment and work features.

The device runs on the basis of the platform Android version 2.3.5 Gingerbread. In addition, this model implements unique development of PocketBook, namely original interface, library, video player and desktop.

Color multi-touch display with a diagonal of 10 inches is a unique face of the PocketBook A 10 '' model. Exceptionally convenient screen ergonomics with a ratio of 4x3 is specifically selected for reading, working and entertainment on the device, as well as to view the video.

Display resolution 1024x768 pixels. Ease of reading in this model is implemented due to the optimal combination of color and fonts. Based on the studies, their best shades were identified to maximize the comfort of reading on the TFT display.

Control

Highly sensitive multi Touch. Makes work with quick, spectacular and efficient applications.

In PocketBook A 10 '', an easy-to-use control body is implemented for maximum convenience when reading. It differs from standard devices panels on android database In addition to the usual keys "Home", "Menu", "Back" and "Search" on it there are two keys to turn pages. All keys are equipped with a pleasant soft backlight.

On the left side panel there is a sound level adjustment button that is pleasantly surprising its power and purity.

Food

The capacity of the built-in lithium-polymer battery is 6600 mAh. If this figure is translated while using the reader, we will get: - 6.5 hours in the mixed full load mode (enabled Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, web surfing, reading, auditioning audio, video view); - 6 hours in continuous video viewing mode.

Communication

Performance

Model Pocketbook A 10 '' operates on the basis of the Ti Omar 3 processor (1GHz Cortex A8). It creates a productive environment necessary for efficient work Multifunctional device applications. In addition, the high speed of the device additionally provides 512 MB of RAM.

View photo and video, listening to music, web surfing and reading books: All this can be done simultaneously and high quality on Pocketbook A 10 ''. Text-to-Speech

The device supports text conversion function to Text-to-Speech speech, which will read the book in 4 languages \u200b\u200bfrom 27 available for download on the site.

Multimacy

Model Pocketbook A 10 '' is distinguished by the usual multi-informacy for all PocketBook devices. The device supports 11 text formats: PDF (Adobe DRM), EPUB (Adobe DRM), PDF, EPUB, FB2, TXT, DJVU, RTF, HTML, DOC, DOCX, four graphic - JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF, three video format - AVI, MKV, MP4 and two audio - mp3 format, WAV.

To exchange information in PocketBook A 10 '' there is a built-in Bluetooth 2.1. The Internet connection is provided via Wi-Fi 802.11 (B / G / N). The PocketBook A10 3G model has an additional 3G module for accessing the Internet through a SIM card of any cellular operator.

• pocketBook A10 device;
• summary user;
• warranty card;
• uSB cable;
• protective case;
• charger;
• packaging.

E-books with color display are a very controversial product. Compared to their counterparts on electronic ink, they react faster, they can watch video and play on them, but at the same time eyes quickly tired, battery life is significantly less and, as a rule, they are heavier.

Design, design, control elements

Device dimensions - 207 x 244 x 15 mm, weight 670 grams. The size of the size is comparable to the iPad. The frame is made of white non-smoke plastic. The material of the back cover is plastic with a coated Soft-Touch, at the expense of it the book is comfortable to hold in your hands.

Despite weight, the book does not seem very heavy. White frame can be called a kind of designer element, the eye is constantly delayed on it.

On the right side there is a power button, a microSD card slot (the cards of up to 32 GB are supported) and the microUSB connector, which, by the way, is not covered with anything, and it is possible that dust will be clogged over time there; On the other hand, all sorts of plugs have a fall off, so you can not call them the absence of minus.

The left side is occupied by volume buttons and 3.5 mm connector for headphones. In my opinion, the volume swing could be made sewn and higher, but the buttons themselves have a soft move, pressing well felt.

Under the screen - 6 buttons (ordinary, non-detention): 4 of them are standard for android, the arrows are responsible for the book of book. Buttons have moderately soft, moderately hard move, in general, what is needed to use them conveniently.

Here are two dynamics and front-camera. The decision to make the camera and the dynamics from the bottom is unusually - as a rule, they are located above the screen - but if you wish, you can always turn the screen to 180 degrees, as an accelerometer is present in the device.

Display

Screen diagonal - 10 inches, resolution 1024x768 points, screen type - Capacitive, TFT, Multitouch is supported up to two simultaneous clicks. The quality of the screen leaves much to be desired: read from it is comfortable, however, when viewing a video or color pictures, the image looks not very high quality. The material protecting the screen is glass. The screen is resistant to scratches, I failed to damage it either with a knife nor keys or coins.

Due to non-standard permission, some applications and games are incorrectly displayed, for example Asphalt 6, while at the same time Cut The Rope and Angry Birds are displayed as it should.

Autonomous work

The book has a lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 6600 mAh. The manufacturer's website indicates work time up to six hours in video viewing mode. In fact, the book is placed in 6 hours of active use of the Internet, in reading mode it can stretch to three days. Complete charge takes 8-10 hours, when using the device during charging, the energy rate may exceed the charge rate.

Operating system

The book uses Android 2.3.5 without any add-ons over the system, except for several preset applications. You can get acquainted with a detailed overview of standard functions in a separate material.

Installed Android significantly increases the functionality of the book. I strongly support the availability of the operating system at highly specialized devices (e-books, players). After all, it often happens that you use the device and think "Eh, good, of course, the built-in games, but I would not refuse from Angry Birds" or "I like it all, but if the subtitles were displayed, it would be generally wonderful." And here the manufacturer gives the choice: arrange standard programs - You use, do not suit - download analogues.

By the way, another plus book can be called the presence of ordinary Android Market., Some manufacturers (for reasonable reasons) cut it out.

Unfortunately, due to non-standard screen resolution and version 2.x, the distance between the icons on the desktop and the application menu is unreasonably large. The problem is partially solved by third-party launchers (for example, GO Launcher EX), but the brand book widget does not work.

Performance

The device uses the TI OMAP 3621 processor (1GHz). It would seem that the use of such a processor should solve all problems with the speed of work, however, during the briefing of desktops or the application menu, some brazers appear; However, they are manifested only here.

In the 512 MB of RAM, approximately half of this volume is available when the user is turned on. Internal memory - 4 GB, half is assigned to system data, half is available to the user. Initially, the card is not empty, and although it has few files, it is displayed on the PC as filled; The problem is solved by formatting. There is a microSD memory card slot to 32 GB. By the way, due to availability internal memory Files microSD cards Are in the external_sdcard folder.

Preset applications

When you first turn on the book will offer you to register with Obreey.com. This bookstore from PocketBook, after registration you can download and buy books, and, as I understood, check-in allows you to receive updates for the device. Registration can be postponed and then go back to it through the application of the same name.

Vocabulary. The book is preinstalled dictionary from ABBYY Lingvo. Many languages \u200b\u200bare available, the dictionary works without an Internet connection. In addition, it is integrated into the branded book application (about it in details in the "Reading" section)

File manager. The file manager is simple, but it's great that it is, and the user immediately has access to the file system.

Dolphin Browser HD.. Preset together with a standard browser, significantly wins him.

Office Suite.. Office package allows you to work with microsoft files Word.

Diary. The application is useful for schoolchildren / students with a large number of homework, which needs to be recorded in in electronic format. There is also a version for teachers. 3 widget are available.

Description. Instructions in electronic form in PDF format. Pretty detailed and understandable. Suitable for those who first deal with similar devices.

From the pre-installed applications, the file manager and the book "Books" are most pleased, about the latter - in the next section.

Reading

I noticed a funny screen feature: pictures on it look dull and you have to unscrew the brightness to the maximum, however, to read the books, the minimum backlight is sufficient. Nevertheless, the eyes get tired in a couple of hours of such reading.

Unlike some other manufacturers of e-books on Android, which put third-party readers on their devices, PocketBook has developed their own: with shop and widgets.

When you open the program you have access to 4 tabs: library, history, favorites and online.

In the "Library" tab, all books on the device can be configured to display the display of folders or the shelves. Your shelves are added through the menu. Books are added to the shelf with a long tap. Here you can choose the appearance of the library: a list or big badges.

If the library is configured to display via folders, some of the options with books are not available, for example, adding to favorites or on the shelf; When displaying books on the shelves there is no problem.

In the "History" tab, the last open books are shown, but unfortunately, if you open them through this tab, the program shows the beginning of the book, and not saved position, if you open the "Library" tab, then everything is in order.

In the "Favorites" tab, there are books added to the shelf of the same name.

The online tab is access to bookstore Bookland.net.ua. After registering and authorization, you can download / buy the right book, magazine or newspaper.

The start of good, but I suspect that many users will download books from other resources.

The program copes with its duties almost 100%, the navigation keys provide convenient page splitting. In the settings, you can enable full-screen mode, configure the font size, turn on the volume with the volume buttons. Long tap according to the word allows you to see his translation in the dictionary - a wonderful function that is excellent.

Supported formats: PDF (Adobe DRM), EPUB (Adobe DRM), PDF, EPUB, FB2, TXT, DJVU, RTF, HTML, DOC, DOCX.

All listed formats are perfectly open and read. In FB2 and EPUB, the content and footnotes are available (if any). There are no problems with PDF, there is more and more dependent on the file itself, if it is a poorly scanned book, it will be clearly visible.

The text settings are not very much, but for most users there will be enough, and if you remain unhappy, you can always download an alternative reader program from the market. True, from the navigation keys tested by me only supports Cool Reader. (But it is possible to configure various actions on these buttons) and this is his huge plus.

The program has 4x1 widget, it displays all your books, the widget can be flipped. Unfortunately, on alternative launchers this widget becomes inaccessible.

Conclusions: According to individual parameters (for example, text display setting), this program loses to its analogues, but wins with their support for various formats, from popular FB2 and EPUB, to a rare DJVU. Built-in dictionary is also a plus.

Comics and manga

A large color screen opens an additional feature for the book - reading manga and comics. Due to the size of the screen, the picture does not need to scale, and Wi-Fi allows you to download new chapters "without getting up from the sofa." The Manga Watcher program supports the next / previous page with the buttons.

Video

Not the most sought-after function for an electronic book, and still it is worth saying about it. The manufacturer declares the following formats: .3gp, .mp4, .avi, .mkv, .asf, WMA, .wmv, .webm

In fact, PocketBook A10 perfectly loses all the video in SD-resolution, and with HD-Ready everything is not so good (1080p, naturally, not supported). I give a sign with a report on playing various videos in 720p.

Due to the ratio of the parties, and the quality of the screen, this book cannot be recommended as a video player, however, if you sometimes need to pass the time behind the TV series, then with this function it will work perfectly.

Interfaces

WiFi (B / G / N) - The work of Wi-Fi module does not cause complaints. When using Wi-Fi, the device is almost not heated.

Bluetooth 2.1. - All standard functions associated with it are supported. The only drawback is to transmit files, the memory card must be in the book, the device refuses to download files to the internal memory.

Camera

The device is equipped with a frontal 2 megapixel camera. In my opinion, put front cameras, but not to put the rear - it is correct, because It is unlikely that someone will shoot such a big device, but by video calls, most likely will use many. Unfortunately, video calls in Skype are not supported (perhaps the situation will change in the following versions of Skype. or in new firmware for PocketBook).

Conclusion

The cost of the e-book - 11,000 rubles, for this money, the user receives a multifunctional device with a color screen, in addition to reading, it will be able to pass the time for any simple game or check the mail in the Wi-Fi zone. Despite the fact that this book is very similar to the tablets, you should not compare it with them, they have different target audiences.

Dignity:

• Android, which significantly increases the functionality;
• the front camera (provided that its support is introduced into Skype);
• comfortable leaf buttons;
• cover from Soft-Touch Plastic;
• ordinary (and not sensory) buttons.

disadvantages:

• low-quality screen, when viewing pictures you can see pixels;
• the impossibility of setting up actions on the leaf buttons (solved by installing Cool Reader);
• relatively quiet speakers, even two of them;
• lack of leaf buttons on other bokes of the book, when using the book in horizontal mode, the page flipping is not very convenient

Before buying, you need to clearly understand why this device you need; In my opinion, it will suit people who do not read very much, but they want their book at the case allow them to go to the network, and play, and watch video. Also, PocketBook A10 can act as a bedside device. You lie, read, right there, without getting up, answer on email And continue reading.

If the user needs an e-book over time more than a week or a full-fledged tablet, then this device He is not suitable.

Description:

• Dimensions: 207 x 244 x 15 mm
• Display: 10 '' TFT, 1024x768 PC, 262000 Colors
• Screen Material: Glass
• White color
• Battery: Li-Polymer 3.7V (6600 Mah)
• Processor: TI OMAP 3621 (1 GHz)
• RAM: 512 MB.
• Flash memory: 4 GB (available 2GB)
• Interface: Micro USB (12MB / C)
• Memory Slot: MicroSD up to 32 GB
• Audio output: 3.5 mm connector, 2 x 0.5 W speakers
• Book Formats: PDF (Adobe DRM), EPUB (Adobe DRM), PDF, EPUB, FB2, TXT, DJVU, RTF, HTML, DOC, DOCX
• Image Formats: JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF
• Audio formats: MP3, WAV
• Weight: 670 g
• Gedressor: Yes
• Touch screen: Capacitive, multisensory
• Wireless connection: Wi-Fi B / G / N, Bluetooth
• Additional features: text-to-speech, browser, mail client, audio player, video player (AVI, MKV, MP4)
• Case Material: Plastic Coating Soft Touch

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Packaging and equipment

The tablet itself was found in the box, brief user guide, warranty card, MicroUSB cable, protective case and charger.

Specifications

	PocketBook A.10 "
Operating system
Hardware platform	tI OMAP 3621 1000 GHz processor; Graphic chip Povervr SGX 530
Screen	10 ", TFT, 1024x768, Capacitive
RAM
Memory for data	4 GB (Available to User 2 GB)
Memory cards	MicroSD up to 32 GB
Camera	frontal (2 MP)
Battery
Weight, G.
Dimensions, mm.

Considering the table, we are seeing a typical representative of 10-inch tablets. Mounted Android 2.3 is suitable for performing basic tasks of the device, while the older tablet versions like Android 3.x are mostly highlighted by a visual part of the interface, and not any really important optional features.

Hardware characteristics are talking about the target use of the tablet as a multimedia model, honestly running money invested in it. It honestly reproduces the rollers 720r without artifacts. You will get a lot of pleasure from Angry Birds on the big screen. The same things as the Internet and work with the text are not at all different in the tablets with a processor frequency from 1 GHz and above.

The battery often becomes the Achilles fifth tablets, but, judging by the above battery pack parameter, A10, "this problem bypasses. Taking into account the size of the Pocketbook screen, it has been optimal capacity, although it still has to experience in practice. As for the dimensions, they are similar to other 10 -Duyum \u200b\u200btablets.

Appearance

While other manufacturers of tablets created monotonous and, in no effort of this word, dull from the point of view of the tablet design, PocketBook suddenly entered the market with the first tablet device and immediately found himself on the "building" ahead of the competitors. A10 "deserves the title of the Challenger on the most recent and spectacular look at what a 10-inch tablet can be.

First of all, attention is drawn by the combination of white and black colors on the housing. The couple is definitely winning, it looks great and emphasizes the corporate identity PocketBook. Complements the current image of the high level of the overall ergonomics of the device. So, a portion of the back cover in the area of \u200b\u200bfinding the physical keys panel is noticeably raised. This allows the tablet better to fall into the palm in any orientation.

One more, it would seem insignificant but important moment. All the ends are a 10 "are pointed, so the fingers do not meet additional resistance when holding the model, as it sometimes happens to the" brick "body of tablet PCs. In the housing, two plastic textures are involved: black shoes for the back cover and white" lacquered "for a light area . By virtue of the monolithic structure A 10, squeaks and backlash.

The main "chip" of the device is to additional panel With a number of buttons, "sharpened" under reading, that is, turning the pages. Spread the pages using keys conveniently, they reduce the likelihood of random or not fixed touch touch to the text change.

Traditionally, we will walk through the entire constituent appearance of the tablet. On the front side, in addition to the considered panel, a webcam eye is installed, two pairs of speakers and a microphone slot.

On the upper Neck There is a memory card connector, power button, network connection indicator and MicroUSB connector.

On the lower end, a dual button for adjusting the volume, as well as a 3.5 mm connector for the headset.

Back cover Hides a non-removable battery.

If the characteristics of the A10 are formed before us the image of the usual available tablet solution, then the design moments simply have no analogues and make it difficult to ensure that PocketBook is going to develop the selected direction in the future.

Screen

In A10, a typical TFT display is involved with the usual 1024x768 resolution for 10-inch tablets. The A10 screen "does not sin with pixels, the image looks dense, and the uniform" clean "illumination has a positive effect on the process of reading text or web surf.

The screen itself is protected by a glass coating, which speaks for itself: there is an acceptable protection against unpleasant scratches and scratches, and to the fingers with such a material it is much more convenient to work than with a plastic film. Touch are recorded clearly, sometimes because of the glass coating it seems that the press has not yet done, but already seen the display. Multitach is supported, it is most often necessary for the zoom of documents and browser pages, as well as viewing images.

Camera

The 2 megapixel camera installed on the front panel is unlikely to be used to shoot, so the corresponding android interface was left unchanged.

We have the ability to change the exposure, photo resolution, its quality and choose color effects, there is also a change in the balance of white and choosing a scale by line from 1x to 3x. There are button switching buttons between video and photography, as well as the transition to the gallery of the shots.

The photos produced showed normal for the declared number of megapixels. Objects look a little blurred, nevertheless, the tablet is capable of more or less accurately transmit chromaticity with a small loss of saturation and contrast.

It should be borne in mind that when communicating on the Internet for a centered location of the face on the screen it will have to be slightly shifted relative to the tablet due to the location of the chamber much higher than the middle line of the case. In turn, this feature is caused by the fact that at the best place to install the camera there is an additional buttons panel.

Autonomous work

As we said, taking into account the size of the PocketBook screen, the optimal battery capacity is picked up for the tablet. Our test in the Cool Reader program in the automatic page split mode with the mid-brightness of the screen, the tablet has resistant for 4 hours 30 minutes.

In fact, usual scrolling requires less energy costs, depending on the device, the reading time may be greater than half an hour. With regard to the "mixed" mode, when during the day the tablet was used for reading, games and web surfing, it was enough for declared 6-6.5 hours. Depending on the brightness of the screen, this time varied within plus-minus half an hour.

Software platform

With a set standard applications Android is well acquainted by all users, at least once collaborated with Google platform. Therefore, we will focus on the proposed Pocketbook programs, partially examined them within the platform, and in the remaining volume we will study in the course of the section "in work".

The first number is the program "Diary". This is a powerful platform for students of various educational institutions, as well as teachers. The package offers a large set of carefully worked out tools for recording schedules, homework. The entire slave profile can be reserved and restored in the future.

Application "Notes" Completely justifies its name, such is allowed to drive as using records through virtual keyboardand through a software brush with multiple effects and color settings.

In the best traditions of Pocketbook devices, dozens of dictionaries produced by the company's long-standing partner are offered to the choice of ABBYY with her Lingvo.

File Manager includes such operations such as copying / moving files and folders, search and fast passage Between the internal memory and an external card tabs.

It is worth remembering that having a tablet based on Android, the user is capable of choosing applications from hundreds of thousands of applications on Google Play at its disposal.

In work

Let us turn to those programs whose forces the tablet is able to perform their basic functions. The Pocketbook tablet turned out with a pronounced readership, so let's start with a catalog program that is capable of both the base of books to form, and read them to afford. As a catalog, developing has various options Sorting and visual representation of content.

The program reader supports PDF, EPUB, FB2, TXT, DJVU, RTF, HTML, DOC and DOCX formats. Thus, "from the box" provides interaction with the most popular formats as books and magazines. The bottom panel The applications are responsible for changing the size of the font and provides the transition to a specific page of the book.

The 10-inch tablet is the most perfect device for viewing logs. pDF format and djvu. The fact is that the length of the screen in the landscape orientation almost fully corresponds to the physical length of the glossy pages and not very editions. Therefore, the change in scale remains unclaimed. Together with the resolution of the screen, its diagonal and good color reproduction to read magazines on A10 "- solid pleasure.

For the convenience of working with PocketBook documents installed full version office package OfficeSuite Pro. Separately, this program would cost $ 9.99. The application duplicates all the most popular features Microsoft Office. In working with text documents, tables and presentations.

The video for viewing movies and rollers "Video" works with AVI, MKV and MP4 files, and also recognizes MP3 and WAV, and represents them all with a solid list in unconstructed form without folders. The limit of the possibilities of A 10 seems 720r, which gives the tablet the right to be called an HD player.

True music player Serves "Music" from the standard set of Google. It has a limited selection of settings, so it is better to refer to the demanding users to more "advanced" poweramp.

The Dolphin Browser HD browser is installed as an alternative to the built-in Android web conductor. Independent development supports add-ons, gesture management, RSS, installation of packets with themes and other buns to maximize the limit between desktop and mobile web surfing. The tablet has no habit of "thinking" while visiting various sites

In the gaming plan of the prerogative A 10, 2D games protrude.

Output

Proms of the device:

• stylish design;
• excellent ergonomics;
• practical body performance;
• additional branded software.

Minuses:

• not quite well-spaced webcam;
• lack of 3G module in the base model. Optionally available in the version with the extended package of PocketBook A10.

Photos are performed in the studio Techlabs, photographer Marina Kosko

PocketBook A 10 ": Solid Ten

Agree, it is difficult to improve, say, shovel. Here is a shovel - she is shovel and no more. Those. You can, of course, make interchangeable tips - you want a shovel, you want a rake, but with the introduction of additional functional, the quality of the product is lost: the handles of the shovel and robble should be different in weight - and then we already stumble on the indisputable ergonomics, which will say: why Are you improving a shovel? Nevertheless, it works fine. Why replace what is not broken? But then the shovel. Its form, dimensions and other parameters were grinding in centuries - that's funny to you, but it was all. The shovel of a kind is the top of the design thought, the thing completed. Another thing is tablets. They would be to manufacturers, to be honest, bring to mind, and not to raise the arms race, i.e. Weighing filling. But the buttons were removed from the tablets - it became easier? By no means. Of course, it is easier to remove than to add. But sometimes it turns out to be so successfully added that it seems to be more desired - as an example, a Pocketbook tablet a 10 ", the usual unusual 10-inch tablet on Android, which bonus buttons, like porridge buttons, will not spoil.

The device's delivery kit is: Tablet itself, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Cart, MicroUSB Cable, Protective Case and Charger.

Different manufacturers often deprive their plates of covers, however, in the case of A10, we are dealing with a practical suede material, which itself is not inclined to the accumulation of dirt, and the tablet will protect against unpleasant plaque and unexpected scratches.

A10 "deserves the title of a challer for the most recent and spectacular look at what could be a 10-inch tablet. First of all, attention is paid to the combination of white and black colors on the case. Complements the existing image of a high level of general ergonomics of the device. So, part of the rear The covers in the area of \u200b\u200bfinding the physical keys panel are noticeably raised.

All ends PocketBook A 10 are pointed, so the fingers do not meet additional resistance when holding the model, as it sometimes happens from the "brick" body of tablet PCs. Two plastic textures are involved in the housing: black shocks for the back cover and white "lacquered" for a light area.

The main "chip" of the device is its additional panel with a number of buttons, "sharpened" under reading, that is, turning pages. On the front side, in addition to the considered panel, a webcam eye is installed, two pairs of speakers and a microphone slot. On the top end there is a memory card connector, the power button, the network connection indicator and the microUSB connector. On the lower end, a dual button for adjusting the volume, as well as a 3.5 mm connector for the headset. The back cover hides a non-removable battery.

In PocketBook A 10, a typical TFT display is involved with the usual 1024x768 resolution for 10-inch tablets. The screen itself is protected by glass coating. Touch are recorded clearly, sometimes because of the glass coating it seems that the press has not yet done, but already seen the display.

The 2-megapixel camera installed on the front panel is unlikely to be used to shoot, so the appropriate Android interface was left unchanged. The photos produced showed normal for the declared number of megapixels.

In view of the PocketBook screen size, the optimum battery capacity is picked up for a tablet. With regard to the "mixed" mode, when during the day the tablet was used for reading, games and web surfing, it was enough for declared 6-6.5 hours.

Refinement A10 "in the program part mostly expressed in the installation additional applicationsAnd for the most part really useful. Appearance Android 2.3.5 remained unchanged, except that the widgets of those new programs are added, as well as wallpaper replaced with a set from PocketBook.

Summing up, we note that Pocketbook A 10 has become a bright example of how a fresh look seemingly well-established things make a pleasant variety into the stream of the same type of device. The innovation of the considered tablet seems to be at least two directions: the general design and the buttons panels that have not been encountered None in any such device. To the PocketBook's honor, the company implemented an innovation at the proper level and made it a truly useful feature. There were no significant disadvantages in the course of testing. The target buyers A10 are seeing users who consider the 10-inch screen most acceptable to work But not wishing to overpay for hardware capacity due to the lack of interest in the game component.

Not always 6 or 7 inches is enough for a comfortable reading. Recently, digital copies of newspapers and magazines are becoming increasingly distributed, which can be completely legally bought on the Internet or receive by subscription. Of course, 10 inches in this case become the most suitable solution. However, such major readers based on E Ink are quite expensive, while not different from the functionality from its more compact colleagues. Another thing is multimedia devices created on the basis of Android.

The presence of the Google platform guarantees the presence of a variety of entertainment and, not less important, working tools. Multimadian readers with a slope in the tablet area offer a convenient web surfing, watching video, editing and creating office documents, as well as support for hundreds of thousands of applications google service Play. In the case of a 10-inch entertainment "PocketBook A10 combine", a branded program is added to all this advantages to control the digital library and reading books that have no analogues among suppliers of such devices.

Pocketbook A 10 "became a bright example of how a fresh look would seem to be well-established things bring a pleasant variety into the stream of the same type of device. The innovation of the considered tablet is seen at least in two directions: the general design and panel of the buttons that have not been encountered in any such device. To the honor of PocketBook, the company has implemented innovation at the proper level and made it a truly useful feature.

The tablet performance is sufficient for traditional tasks like reading or web surfing, and together with an arsenal of additional preset programs A10 "is able to qualify for mobile replacement netbook. A sufficient quality screen is not better contributes to a comfortable perception of information.

There were no significant disadvantages during testing. Target buyers A10 are seen by users who consider the 10-inch screen is the most acceptable to work, but not wishing to overpay for hardware power due to the lack of interest in the game component.