Almost all modern smartphones today come with a diagonal of more than 5 inches. But the fashion for spade phones has not been able to kill the tablet segment. Moreover, these gadgets are found in all categories of users: students, office workers, housewives, teachers and others.
For the most part, 10-inch models are seen as an alternative to a laptop. If you need a device for surfing the net, watching content, listening to music and playing games, then a tablet in this case will be a more practical solution: inexpensive, convenient and even more mobile.
Among our compatriots, models from the segment up to 10 thousand rubles are especially popular. Tablet Prestigio Grace 3101 4G just fits into this framework. The Prestigio brand has been supplying the Russian market with good equipment for a long time and has earned the respect of domestic consumers. Let's see what the 3101 Grace has to offer.
So, we bring to your attention the review of Prestigio Grace 3101 4G. Consider the key characteristics of the gadget, its pros and cons, as well as expediencyacquisitions. We also take into account the feedback from the owners of the device.
Appearance
With its dimensions - 242 x 171 x 9.9 mm - the tablet has a weight of 545 grams. Judging by the reviews of the Prestigio Grace 3101 4G, the gadget is convenient to use, especially when it comes to positions on the table and knees. Because keeping a half-kilogram device in the air is still quite tiring.
The body of the device turned out to be quite thin, with rounded corners. The back cover has a matte finish and a textured pattern of small dots. Thanks to this solution, the gadget does not strive to slip out of the hands. In addition, the surface itself is easily cleaned from dust, dirt and fingerprints.
The front of the tablet is completely covered with protective glass. Also, there is a border around the perimeter, slightly beyond the level of the screen. This prevents the surface from being scratched when the device is placed face down. The bezels around the screen are neither large nor small. They do not interfere with work, but at the same time exclude accidental pressure on the sensor with your thumbs in a horizontal orientation.
Reviews about the Prestigio Grace 3101 4G in this part are entirely positive. The device as a whole is comfortable, nice, the glass is not scratched, and the case itself does not creak or play. Naturally, it is better to avoid serious physical impacts on the structure. However, many people think that a case is not needed for the Prestigio Grace 3101 4G.
Interfaces
On the front of the gadget is the peephole of the front camera and barely distinguishablesensors. Under the screen is located only the brand logo. On the right side there is a volume rocker and a power button.
On the top you can see the rear camera eye with a flash, a micro-USB interface for recharging the device and synchronizing with a PC, as well as a classic 3.5 mm minijack for a headset. In the same area there is a cover, where there are two slots for SIM cards and a place for external media such as SD.
Judging by the reviews of the Prestigio Grace 3101 4G, the location of the interfaces on the tablet is quite comfortable, especially if you prefer to work with the device in landscape orientation. Removable lid sits securely in grooves where accidental flyouts are completely eliminated.
Screen
In this regard, the characteristics of Prestigio Grace 3101 4G please. The tablet received an intelligent S-IPS class matrix, which can easily cope with a resolution of 1280 by 800 pixels. Such a layout for a 10-inch gadget is more than enough. Even if you look closely, pixelation is hard to detect.
The margin of brightness and contrast is quite decent and on a fine sunny day the screen behaves quite adequately. But still, users in their reviews of the Prestigio Grace 3101 4G sometimes complain about the display. Under direct sunlight, the tablet acts as a mirror. So the ideal option would be to work in the shade or indoors.
There are no questions about the sensor. It recognizes up to five touches and also behavesadequately - without delays and false positives. Viewing angles at the maximum level for an IPS matrix are around 180 degrees. When you change the angle, the colors do not rush into the dance, and the picture remains the same clear.
Performance
The heart of the tablet is the MT8735M quad-core processor from Mediatek, paired with the Mali T720 MP2 series graphics accelerator. The device has 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory, which can be called an average value by modern standards. Moreover, the latter can be expanded up to 64 GB with external SD media.
Judging by the feedback from users, there are no questions about the operation of the interface. Tables, icons, widgets and other regular elements switch, start and move without any delays and brakes. Antutu scores (photo above) also inspire confidence.
Match 3 games, cards, puzzles and other not very demanding software also runs without problems. But serious applications, the device, alas, will not pull. Modern races, shooters and other programs with the prefix "3D" are launched, but the graphics settings have to be reset to medium or minimum values. But given the price tag of the model, the level of performance can be called quite acceptable.
Cameras
Reviews about the work of the cameras are completely negative. But this is a problem for all tablets in both the budget and mainstream segments. The front camera received a matrix with a resolution of 0.3 megapixels, which is enough for communication via video messengers. They recognize your silhouette, but you can see wrinkles and pimplescan't.
The main camera has 2 megapixels, which is also very small for normal shooting. With excellent lighting and in good weather, you can make more or less high-quality ones. In other cases, it is better not to turn on the camera at all.
Autonomy
The battery of the tablet is quite capacious - 6000 mAh. Despite the gluttony of the Android platform, the battery life of the gadget is at a decent level compared to other competing devices.
When watching a video in high resolution with maximum screen brightness, the battery lasts about 8 hours.
If you use the device as an e-book and music player, then the battery charge can be stretched for three or more days. Users, judging by the reviews, are satisfied with the level of autonomy of the gadget, especially considering the fact that premium devices with a powerful set of chipsets cannot offer this.
In conclusion
Consumers are generally happy with the tablet. It fulfills its value by 100%. Here we have a good build quality, a nice appearance, excellent ergonomic performance, a relatively nimble “stuffing”, a normal screen and a long battery life. A set of such qualities is a rare thing in the segment of gadgets under 10 thousand rubles.
Of course, the tablet has its own shortcomings like cameras, lack of HDMI-interface and mediocre sound, but you can put up with them, the price of the device. So the model can be recommended to all those who need inexpensive, but at the same time high-quality equipment.
