iPad mini competitors. Best iPad Pro Alternatives. Selecting ZOOM

What Chinese manufacturers have become famous for over the past decade is copying products famous brands. And although in Lately they “corrected themselves” and began to produce devices that are 100% theirs own developments, however, some companies still do not disdain copying, releasing copies of world-famous devices onto the market. Thus, the company Onda recently distinguished itself. She launched a new product on the market, the design of which is very similar to. The manufacturer himself does not see common features for these two devices. This is probably done in order to avoid being drawn into patent disputes with Apple. The model released by the "Chinese" has high characteristics, which can be considered as its main advantage. The uniqueness of the device is that it supports two shells at once. The owner of such a device can safely work in Android environment 4.4. And when the need arises, you can switch and use Windows 8.1.

The company's new product from the Middle Kingdom is called Onda V919 3G Air. Looking at it in detail, you can find similarities with the iPad. The very first thing that catches your eye is the identical design. Like the iPad product Chinese manufacturer enclosed in a metal case. Main element any tablet is a display. In this model he attracts attention. The thing is that the manufacturer installed a Retina display in its tablet. Its diagonal is 9.7 inches. If we talk about the quality of the resolution, then it is . However, when choosing the “heart” of the device, the manufacturer decided to stand out from the iPad by installing Intel Atom Z3736F. His main characteristic - clock frequency is 2.16 GHz. The amount of RAM in this device is 2 GB. From the owner of this device there will be a place to store files, since the developer has taken care of sufficient built-in memory. Its size is 64 GB. Even if this disk storage is not enough for the user, he can expand it by installing a memory card. This model Supports cards up to 128 GB.

Included of this tablet There are two camera modules at once. The first has a resolution of 5 megapixels. The second has this parameter two times less – 2 megapixels. The battery provides energy for operation in this gadget. Capacity Weight Chinese tablet is 496 g. As for its dimensions, the new item has the following dimensions: 240 x 170 x 7.85 mm. Among the options there is a slot for microSD cards.

One of the features of this gadget is the presence of Insyde H2O in this model. This is a BIOS modification, the implementation of which provided this device with an opportunity that is missing in all other devices - switching between two “operating systems”. The developer made it as user-friendly as possible. In “one click” he can switch from working in one to using another operating shell.

The manufacturer has already posted information about the cost of this device. The new product, which includes a 3G module and is equipped with , is offered at a price of $200.

The Chinese company also produces another modification of this model. It differs from the first one in that it can only work in the Android environment. It is based on the MediaTek MT8392 processor. It is perfectly complemented by 16 GB of RAM. This device will cost a potential buyer $150.

When we're talking about about tablets, many people think of an iPad like iPad Air 2: small standalone device with touch screen and strict mobile interface Ideal for personal entertainment, reading media mass media and solving everyday problems. However, this is not the only option when it comes to choosing a tablet. Here are some options that you might prefer over this product.

Outwardly, they can even be confused. Both devices offer 9.7-inch displays. Galaxy Tab The S2 will also appeal to those who prefer Android over the iOS ecosystem.

Also, both tablets have similar dimensions and an aluminum body structure. Only Samsung has made its device 8 percent thinner and slightly lighter due to a plastic insert on the back. But more importantly, the South Korean manufacturer offers a better-looking screen thanks to its AMOLED panel. The opponent's LCD panel does not produce such bright, rich colors.

The difference is in price. The fully loaded Tab S2 costs $499, while its competitor costs $529. We are talking about Wi-Fi + cellular module options. More importantly, Samsung is expected to launch new version of this tablet later this month. So the price of its predecessor will fall.

Pixel C is a tablet from Google. It should not be confused with the Pixel line of smartphones. This is a tablet high class with a daunting price tag of $599. For this price, you will get an all-metal body, a 10.2-inch 308 pixels per inch display, and a pure Android operating system with the latest updates.

The only thing that scares him away from the tablet is high price. But this does not prevent him from having many universal benefits. For connoisseurs and fans Android Google I'll like it.

And if you don’t want to leave the iOS ecosystem, then Apple can offer a mini-iPad. It is slower and smaller than its older brother, but also cheaper. So, if you need a device with smaller dimensions, this option may appeal to you. The A8X processor was replaced with the A8, lowering the price tag to $269 for the Wi-Fi-only version or to $399 for Wi-Fi version+ mobile module.

9.7 inch iPad Pro- this is, in essence, iPad update 2 Air. Only the price will scare you even more than what the Android options offer. After all, for $599 you will only get the Wi-Fi version, and $729 will already be asked for Wi-Fi + mobile module.

The iPad Pro has the same form factor as the iPad 2 Air, but the insides are more interesting. The gadget got them from its older brother – the 12.9-inch iPad Pro. This means that the iPad Pro is trying to reach the level of a laptop. Of course, if you find a "laptop" with 32 GB of memory (twice as much as the iPad Air 2). The tablet also supports a stylus Apple Pencil And Smart keyboard Keyboard (sold separately for $99 and $150, respectively. These devices can help turn a tablet into a hybrid with the makings of a laptop. This is the only device on the list that can offer a 2-in-1 form factor.

If you are determined to buy the ultra-thin iPad Air 2, then you probably can’t go wrong, but if you want to make an informed decision, weigh the pros and cons, or simply save money, we suggest you pay attention to six equally worthy tablets for Android based and Windows.

Although not so famous, many of the devices presented below are almost as good as new Apple product in terms of attractive design, filling and functionality and definitely deserve your attention.

So, the best alternatives to the iPad Air 2 tablet:

1.Sony Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact

The device of the Japanese company rightfully enjoyed the title of the most thin tablet until the release of the iPad Air 2. The 6.4 mm Xperia Z3 Tablet Compact, weighing only 270 g, is equipped with an 8-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1200, a quad-core Snapdragon 801 chipset and 3 GB random access memory.

In addition, Sony's waterproof Android tablet is equipped with an 8.1-megapixel shooter, the image quality of which is in no way inferior to the iPad Air 2 camera. The device costs from $500.

7.9 inch tablet Chinese company Known for producing affordable high-end smartphones, Xiaomi comes with a 1536 x 2048 pixel resolution screen. NVIDIA processor Tegra K1 and is priced at just over $300.

The thickness of the Xiaomi MiPad is 8.5 mm and the gadget weighs 360g. The device is made, of course, not of durable aluminum, but of colorful, lightweight plastic, which for many will not seem like a disadvantage. Either way, the MiPad is great budget alternative iPad Air 2.

3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5

The tablet is the largest device in the Galaxy Tab S series Korean manufacturer. It is equipped with a 10.5-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600, an 8-core Exynos 5 chip, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal expandable memory.

Other hardware specifications of the Galaxy Tab S 10.5 include an 8-megapixel camera and an impressive battery capacity. In addition, the tablet is very thin, 6.6 mm thick. The cost of the device on the market is about $500.

4. Google Nexus 9

The new Google tablet, manufactured by the Taiwanese company HTC, is equipped with an 8.9-inch screen with a resolution of 1536 x 2048, 64-bit NVIDIA Tegra K1, 2 GB of RAM, an 8-megapixel camera and 32 GB of non-expandable flash memory.

The HTC Nexus 9 is slightly thicker and heavier than the iPad Air 2. Its thickness is 6.6 mm and its weight is 467 g. The Google tablet is priced at about $400.

The device runs on both Android and operating Windows systems, which makes Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 the only worthy Windows alternative to the new Apple tablet. Of course, we don't discount Surface Pro 3, but this device is still in a slightly different category.

The $400 Lenovo YOGA Tablet 2 is equipped with a 4-core 64-bit Intel processor Atom, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of storage (expandable), 8 MP camera and 9600 mAh battery. The tablet weighs 619 g and its thickness is 7.2 mm.

6. Amazon Fire HDX 8.9

As the name suggests, the device is equipped with an 8.9-inch screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, a chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 805, 2 GB of RAM, 16 GB of non-expandable flash memory, and an 8-megapixel shooter.

Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 weighs 384 g, and its thickness is 7.8 mm. The tablet is priced at about $350 (for the 16GB Wi-Fi version).

On sale – 9.7-inch all-metal tablet bb-mobile Techno 9.7 3G

The Russian brand bb-mobile presents a new tablet computer – bb-mobile Techno 9.7 3G. The new product is the first “clone” in Russia of the latest fruit tablet - iPad Air - with a completely similar design and metal body. Unlike the mass of devices that copy previous iPads, the bb-mobile model has the same thin frames to the left and right of the screen, like an “air” Apple tablet. The dimensions of the bb-mobile Techno 9.7 3G and the iPad Air are almost identical, so the new product is compatible with most cases for the Apple tablet.

Bb-mobile Techno 9.7 3G is equipped with a 9.7-inch screen, a 4-core processor, two cameras (the main one is 5 MP) and full set wireless modules– Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, 3G. At the same time, the price of the new product is three times lower than that of the most inexpensive iPad versions Air-enabled cellular networks: 7,990 rubles versus 24,990 rubles.

The bb-mobile brand, owned by the Russian distribution company Business Bureau, was previously engaged exclusively in unusual gadgets– electronic door peepholes with cameras and LCD displays, miniature Bluetooth headsets in the form of telephones, specialized children’s mobile phones.
In January 2014, bb-mobile opened a new direction - Techno series tablet computers. The first two models - bb-mobile Techno 7.0 3G and Techno 7.85 3G - were “clones” of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 and iPad mini for 3 (three) times less money. Then came bb-mobile Techno 8.0 3G, 2 times more cheap analogue Korean Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.0.

Particularly noteworthy is the bb-mobile Techno 7.85 3G slim model – copy of iPad mini first generation, available in iPhone 5s colors: white, dark gray and gold. In this regard, bb-mobile even surpassed Apple company, which “paints” its mini-tablets only in white and dark gray.

Today bb-mobile presents another tablet with a design ripped from the Americans - this time the iPad Air was carefully copied. bb-mobile Techno 9.7 3G is the first Android “clone” of iPad Air in Russia. The new product has exactly the same metal case – in terms of quality, size, and proportions. In particular, the bb-mobile Techno 9.7 3G has the same thin frames on the left and right of the screen - in contrast to the much more bulky “clones” of previous iPad modifications, where these elements were noticeably wider. As a result, almost all cases created for the iPad Air are suitable for the new bb-mobile product.

In terms of hardware, the bb-mobile Techno 9.7 3G even outperforms the overseas original (see the characteristics comparison table at the end of the document). Russian tablet based on a powerful 4-core (versus the entire 2-core iPad Air) 1.3 GHz MediaTek processor MT8382 and has a card slot MicroSD memory(all Apple tablets do not have it). The capacity of the built-in battery is as much as 6,000 mAh – versus 4,450 for the iPad Air.

The tablet has a maximum set of wireless modules: Bluetooth+Wi-Fi+GPS+3G. A cellular modem is designed not only to transfer data (like the iPad), but also to voice communication and SMS exchange. That is, the tablet can be used like a smartphone. The bb-mobile Techno 9.7 3G package includes a stereo headset for making and receiving calls.
Among other features of the tablet, we note an 8-gigabyte drive, 0.3 and 5 megapixel cameras, as well as current version Android – 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. The resolution of the 9.7-inch IPS screen is 1024 x 768 pixels. The bb-mobile Techno 9.7 3G comes with a stylus for controlling, drawing and creating handwritten notes. In addition, in the box with the new product you can find a high-quality case.

The new product is already available for sale - both in retail chains (fragmentarily) and in the bb-mobile branded online store with delivery throughout ALL of Russia.

Prestigio company, which is one of the four leaders Russian market tablet computers along with Apple and Samsung (see Vedomosti newspaper dated July 27, 2012), began selling two new models of multipads. The devices are called Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 Pro and MultiPad 9.7 Ultra. New items can easily be attributed to tablet computers premium class - quality and characteristics are appropriate. Let's look at the devices in more detail.

The visual impressions, in general, as well as the tactile ones, from the Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 Pro and MultiPad 9.7 Ultra are quite pleasant. The devices are well-assembled: the body parts fit tightly to each other, the gaps between them are minimal, and the joints are even - you definitely won’t find any burrs. The thickness of the multipads does not exceed 1 cm. A rather pleasant point is that the back panels of the devices are made of metal. It is also worth noting that in development corporate identity Prestigio was attended by a design studio that works with the well-known Porsche company (which could not but affect the design of the products). By the way, even the packaging of Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 Pro and MultiPad 9.7 Ultra is pleasing to the eye; it is made of high-quality expensive cardboard. One cannot ignore such a pleasant bonus as the neatly sewn and quite nice case that comes with the multipads. Note that this rarely happens even with the top brands, the same Apple iPad 2 is sold without a case. And on top of that, Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 Pro and MultiPad 9.7 Ultra are backed by a two-year international warranty. This is also a nice moment.

The screens used in Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 Pro and MultiPad 9.7 Ultra are one of the most strengths models. The fact is that multipads are equipped IPS matrices+, iPad 2 tablets are equipped with the same screens. The diagonal of the screens is 9.7 inches, and the resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels. The displays used are manufactured by LG Display and CMI. There are several varieties of these screens. The highest grade (A+) goes to Apple, the remainder of the highest grade matrices (A-Grade) is purchased by Prestigio. Local brands and small foreign companies, if they receive such displays for their devices, are significantly more Low quality(second grade, B-Grade). That is, from the above, it becomes clear that in terms of image quality, Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 Pro and MultiPad 9.7 Ultra are in no way inferior to the Apple iPad 2.

The hardware of Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 Pro and MultiPad 9.7 Ultra is different. The first device is built on the RockChip RK2918 gigahertz processor with a Vivante GC800 graphics accelerator. The operating speed of the device is quite high, although the second model will be somewhat faster. It is equipped with a 1.2 GHz Allwinner A10 processor with graphics core Mali-400. Each tablet has 1 GB of RAM. As for the built-in flash memory, in Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 Pro its volume is 8 GB, and in Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 Ultra it is 16 GB. If suddenly this is not enough for you, the multipads have slots for expansion with microSD/microSDHC memory cards. Here we will provide information about the batteries of the models; their capacity is also different: in the first case – 6,000 mAh, and in the second – 7,000 mAh.

Installed as an operating system on Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 Pro and MultiPad 9.7 Ultra Android versions 4.0 with support for services from Google (including Google Play Market). Multipads are sold with pre-installed programs, of which there are more than 30 pieces. These include clients social networks, Yandex services, plugin Adobe Flash, games and more. Multipads display video quite well, and read quite a lot of formats: 3GP, AVI, MP4, RM, RMVB, FLV, MKV, MOV, VOB and DAT.

To connect to the Internet, Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 Pro and MultiPad 9.7 Ultra are equipped with a wireless adapter Wi-Fi connection(802.11b/g/n). The models do not have a 3G module or GPS receiver. But there is an OTA Update function, that is, the ability to update the firmware over the air. It would seem like a common thing, but not in every device on operating system Android it is implemented.

Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 Pro is equipped with a 0.3 MP front camera, thanks to which you can use video telephony. The Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 Ultra has two cameras - front and rear, each of which is 2 megapixel. Each of the models under consideration is equipped with a miniHDMI port (for connecting to TVs and monitors) and a USB connector with support for the USB-host function, thanks to which you can connect various peripherals(officially supported keyboards, mice, flash drives and external drives, 3G modems).

The bottom line is. Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 Pro and MultiPad 9.7 Ultra made a pleasant impression on us. These multipads are really well assembled and have very high quality IPS displays+, and all sorts of pleasant trifles, such as a complete case, beautiful packaging and a two-year international warranty, so to speak, complement the overall picture. With all this, Prestigio MultiPad 9.7 Pro and MultiPad 9.7 Ultra cost about 9 thousand rubles, that is, one and a half to two times cheaper than analogues from Samsung and Apple.

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