- 10.1" IPS multi-touch display
- 1280 by 800 resolution
- Windows 10 operating system
- 2GB RAM + 32GB Nand Flash extendable to 128 GB with Micro SD card
- Dual Camera 2.0MP/2.0MP, Bluetooth 4.0
It tries it's best
05/01/2016
This review is from: iRULU Walknbook 10.1-Inch Tablet PC - Quad Core, 2-in-1 32GB Hybrid Laptop, IPS Display, Plastic Cover, Microsoft Windows 10 OS, Soft Detachable Keyboard With Stand - Grey
Pros:
Been mistaken for a Surface
Comes with a magnetic keyboard cover
Speakers are excellent (but underpowered)
Bluetooth 4.0
Crisp display
Can take microSDXC to 128GB
Cons:
Charging is wonky (won't keep trickle-charging when battery is full)
MicroUSB port is for charging (doesn't come with a MicroUSB wall charger)
WiFi has major issues changing networks
Static in speakers when CPU/Flash is tasked beyond 50%
microSD card is permanently stuck in Read-Only status
Originally listed as WiFi+3g
No way to turn off screen without cover
Power button does NOT act as a Screen Lock
Front camera only works 1/5 times
Overall Review:
While I like this device, I DON'T like the fact the 32GB internal storage is 1) that low and 2) fixed. I cannot update the tablet beyond the version of Windows 10 Home that came with it (tagged 27-APR-2016). The amount of RAM is sufficient, but the CPU can handle 64-bit instructions (it could take 64-bit Windows/OS).
The fact there was a period of marketing where it was advertised as having 3g built into the WiFi chip. That was cleared up by iRulu. I was not happy with that.
The near-constant static from the speakers when I'm trying to play a movie/game/youtube page is almost ignorable, but it's still something that doesn't happen with my Android phone or tablet.
Cortana is difficult to use without a bluetooth device but it is possible. She's actually pretty accurate.
The cover's touchpad is VERY wonky. Half the time it thinks I'm swiping from the right, which brings up Notifications/Messages. Most of the time you'll want to use the screen to scroll as the touchpad can't seem to figure out when you lift up and touch a different part of it. It DOES have a dedicated "left click" and "right click" area, but again, wonky.
These are a fault of Windows, but it could be a deal-breaker for many people:
The Camera isn't designed for low-light. Unless you're in a brightly lit room (strong artificial or daytime), the image quality is VERY poor. The front camera shouldn't be relied on as it seems no one at Microsoft can figure out HOW to have two cameras in one machine, or WHY anyone would want to have two cameras.
There is absolutely NO WAY to make even a single file on the SD card NOT read-only. Clearing the attribute does nothing as it's put right back. My account is an Administrative account. This is an issue whether it's formatted as exFAT or NTFS.
The screen is going to be scratched HEAVILY no matter how you use the device. I haven't taken off the second layer of film, and I'm glad I haven't. It is scratched to the point that it looks like I've had the thing for years when it's off, and it's only been used for just a few days (my Drive Manager didn't get me home on time, but I got home IN time). Invest in the company's Glass protector. Actually, buy them two/three at a time. The screen is great and shouldn't be blemished.
- 1 egg
Originally stated WiFi + 3g. I can't see that as a simple "error"
- 1 egg
Even cheap 'disposable' phones have trickle-charging. This device should as well
- 1 egg
There should be a workaround to treat the SD card as a SSD. This way we can actually use it to store apps on it and not fight the "read-only" war every time we try to install a program or store a document on it. The camera issue is a SERIOUS oversight if we're going to use this for videoconferencing or video calls. Perhaps having them detected as two separate devices would help?
If you go through my review history, I don't normally 'slam' items, but this one is just so... disappointing. If my last egg could be addressed, I'd be able to recommend this product to others. As the device is now, I simply can't.
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