Currently, the range of tablets is amazingly diverse. However, quite recently, no one could even think that the tasks of a bulky computer could be performed by small gadgets. The benefits of tablets are undeniable. First of all, they are mobile. The owner of such a device can access the Internet anywhere, work with documents, and just play games.
Modern tablets are presented in all price segments. A prominent representative of flagship devices is Apple products. But in the budget class, the Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi has established itself. He relatively recently appeared on the domestic market. However, in such a short time, he quickly took a leading position. Its products are popular among Russian buyers due to the fact that the devices optimally maintain a balance between cost, quality and, of course, functionality.
As you might have guessed, this article will focus on the characteristics of the MiPad line of tablets. There are three in total. According to owners, you canconclude that they are serious competitors of "apple" iPads.
Alternative replacement for Apple iPad
The Chinese company Xiaomi is engaged in the production of various mobile equipment. Many smartphones, navigators, modems, tablets and other devices are produced annually. Demand for these products began around 2011-2012. During this time, the popularity of Xiaomi is only growing, and sales are increasing with it. On the Web, users even gave the nickname to this manufacturer - "Chinese Apple". And it is worth noting that it is quite justified. This is confirmed by reviews of the Xiaomi MiPad 16Gb tablet. However, unlike "apple" devices, Chinese ones are sold at a fairly attractive price, but at the same time they are equipped with up-to-date applications. There are no comments on the quality either. All functions work perfectly, the build is good, as are the materials.
Packaging and equipment
The manufacturer supplies its gadgets in simple cardboard boxes. Their design is concise, which is fully consistent with modern fashion trends. Departing from the topic, we note that it was Apple that was the first to abandon colorful boxes. And other manufacturers simply adopted this experience, which, as time has shown, was successful.
But the package is just a box, and the main thing is what lies inside. The review of components will not be long. The fact is that, unlike other Chinese manufacturers, this one provides a minimal set of resources. This is documentation, adapter and USB cable. Some reviews of the first generation Xiaomi MiPad 16Gb say that there was moreand a stylus, but not all. Therefore, this item can be considered a bonus from the seller.
Savings on components is quite understandable. The manufacturer simply used the minimum that could be offered without overstating the cost of the gadget.
Appearance
Having de alt with the packaging and equipment, it's time to move on to the description of the appearance. All three generations of tablets are very similar to "apple" gadgets. For example, Xiaomi MiPad 16Gb (White, Silver, etc.) of the first generation is very similar to an enlarged version of the iPhone 5c. The case of these models is made of plastic. The colors of the "apple" device are duplicated in the MiPad line. But the second version of the tablet is no longer so bright. Devices with a golden, gray and pink case went on sale. But this is also quite understandable - new gadgets from Apple began to be produced in such color schemes. Xiaomi MiPad 2 (16Gb) looks very similar to iPad mini. The second generation of the tablet already has a metal case. The panels are made of thin aluminum sheet. The aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3, just like the iPad. Also used the same resolution.
The overall design looks strict, but not original, as it is borrowed from another manufacturer. However, this cannot be called a disadvantage. But still there are differences. The aluminum back panel is matte and rougher than the iPad mini. The third generation of the MiPad series looks like the second.
On the front panel of the tablets there is a 7, 9ʺ display. At the top are the selfie camera lens, notification indicator andsensor. At the bottom is a standard control panel, consisting of three touch-type buttons. The central one performs the "home" option, the function of calling the last applications is programmed under the left key, and the right one is used to go back.
There are speaker holes and a camera lens on the back cover. Unfortunately, there is no flash. The standard lock and volume keys are on the right side. A 3.5 mm port is implemented for connecting a headset. It is located on top. And on the bottom there is a USB Type-C connector.
What do users say in reviews of Xiaomi MiPad 16Gb? All owners of this gadget praise the manufacturer for the build quality. It is at the highest level - there are no gaps, there are no creaks and backlashes. Also, many people liked the elegant design, streamlined body shape, and the lack of sharp corners.
Xiaomi MiPad 16Gb. Sizes
Given that the tablet is a mobile device, its size is important for each user. The first model of the line weighed 360 g. With this mass, the height of the gadget was 202 mm, and the width was 135 mm. Users were very pleased with the thickness indicator. It is equal to 8.5 mm. Such a thin tablet is everyone's dream.
The second and third generations are slightly different in size from the first. True, quite a bit. These two models have reduced weight - 322 g (Mi Pad 2) and 328 mm (Mi Pad 3). The same thing happened with height and width. These indicators became 200.4 mm and 123.6 mm, respectively. Considering that the MiPad 1 tablet was already quite thin, manufacturers were able to make it even narrower. In the second and thirdgeneration thickness became 7mm.
Characteristics of the Xiaomi MiPad 1 screen and camera (16Gb)
Time to move on to the review of technical specifications. Let's start their description from the screen. The tablet has a high-quality display made using IPS technology. It is protected by glass, which is resistant to mechanical damage. The manufacturer was able to implement an excellent resolution - 2048 × 1536 px. Note that for a 7.9-inch screen, this is more than enough. True, the density indicator turned out to be not quite high (326 ppi), but the picture is not pixelated. Screen brightness and viewing angles are very good. Anti-reflective properties are not bad, but could be better. This is what users think. The developers were able to reduce the level of soiling due to the use of a high-quality oleophobic layer.
Continuing the review of Xiaomi MiPad 16Gb, we need to say a few words about the camera. There are two of them in the tablet. The first (front) is equipped with a 5 megapixel sensor. He copes well with the assigned tasks. The main camera, located on the back side, works on an 8-megapixel matrix. By and large, there are no special comments on the quality of the photos. However, they can only be done in good external lighting. The problem lies in a small but important nuance - the lack of a flash. In the daytime, the frame is clear, the colors are even. There is no digital noise. The quality drops drastically in pictures taken in the evening or at night.
The operating system of the first MiPad series tablet
Tablet Xiaomi MiPad 2/16Gb Silvercontrols "Android" version 4.4.2. Naturally, there is a proprietary MIUI shell, which is installed on all devices of this manufacturer. The tablet version of the OS is Russified, Google Play is installed. All applications are already placed on the desktop. It is impossible to combine them into one list. Those who used gadgets on iOS will notice the similarity of the systems. Only widgets and basic shortcuts can be placed on desktops, but applications cannot. Unfortunately, this did not play into the hands of the interface, since it is the flexibility of the Android menu that is considered a significant advantage.
What do users say about the system in reviews? Xiaomi MiPad 16Gb, unfortunately, is unstable. Error messages are often displayed on the screen. It was also noticed that not all menu items are translated into Russian, there are not only English inscriptions, but also hieroglyphs.
Autonomy of the first MiPad
Xiaomi MiPad 16Gb firmware is optimized perfectly. Thanks to this, in terms of autonomy, the Chinese tablet can compete with the “apple” gadget. The manufacturer installed a fairly capacious battery. Its resource is 6700 mAh. Definitely, this figure is impressive, but you should not count on a few days of work. The fact is that in order to assess autonomy, one must take into account the power of the hardware platform, and it is rather big in this device.
Actual working hours:
- Reading mode - about 3 pm
- Watch videos online - up to 9 hours
- Games at 100 cd/m² screen brightness - 5-6 hours.
These terms can be increased, since the tablet has modesenergy saving:
- Battery Saving is good for reading.
- Balance can be used while watching a video.
- High Performance recommended for gaming.
The tablet is charged both from the outlet and from the computer via a USB cable. If you use the original charger, then it will take 3-4 hours to restore the battery life.
MiPad 1 performance
It has already been said above that the Xiaomi MiPad (16Gb) tablet has powerful hardware platform characteristics. And it is true. The "heart" of the gadget was the Nvidia Tegra K1 processor. It works on five computing elements of the Cortex-A15 type. The maximum frequency they can give out is 2220 MHz. The system operates according to the 4+1 type, due to which it is energy efficient. Paired with the main chipset is an Nvidia GK20A graphics card. Manufacturers have sold two gigabytes of "RAM". The line has a modification with 16 GB of internal memory and 64 GB. If necessary, you can expand the storage up to 128 GB by installing a USB flash drive.
Wireless networks
Most of the negative reviews of the Xiaomi MiPad 16Gb tablet received due to the lack of the ability to connect to the mobile Internet. This tablet has only one Wi-Fi module. But there are no comments on his work. It supports all popular standards, including 802.11ac. Operates on the 5 GHz band. You can use Bluetooth to transfer data. The fourth version is implemented in this gadget.
Reviews aboutMiPad 1
Complete the review of the characteristics of Xiaomi MiPad 16Gb reviews. At the time of release, according to users, this tablet was the most powerful in the low-cost segment. The hardware platform, represented by the Nvidia Tegra K1 processor, proved to be excellent in work. Performance is amazing, all games run smoothly. Also, the benefits include a balanced energy consumption. The terms of autonomous work allow the user not to feel restrictions. The indisputable advantage of this model is the screen.
However, it was not without drawbacks. Users attributed proprietary firmware to them, which malfunctions, and the absence of a 3G module.
The average price of this model is about 10,000 rubles.
Xiaomi MiPad 2. Screen and cameras
Xiaomi MiPad 2 (16Gb) Silver is equipped with the same display that was installed in the first generation. All characteristics remained unchanged. The same high-quality IPS-matrix, protective glass, oleophobic coating. There is a multi-touch option that recognizes ten simultaneous touches. Most users were satisfied with such a screen. Pleasantly pleased with the ability to change the brightness in reading mode.
Just like in the first generation, Xiaomi MiPad 2 (16Gb) has two cameras. The front is represented by a 5-megapixel sensor. An 8-megapixel matrix is implemented as the main one. Video recording by these cameras is carried out with a resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels. It is possible to record videos with stereo sound.
As with the first model, the pictures are of high qualityare obtained only in good daylight. It will be problematic to make a high-quality shot already in the room.
MiPad 2 performance
But the hardware platform in the second-generation tablet has changed. It implements the Intel Atom X5-Z8500 chip. It is based on 4 cores. Each of them is capable of delivering a frequency of 2240 megahertz. The graphics accelerator has also changed in this gadget. Now the graphics card is Intel HD Graphics.
How much RAM does Xiaomi MiPad 2 (16Gb) have? 2GB. Just like in the first model, there are only two modifications for sale - with 16 Gb and 64 Gb. Unfortunately, there is no intermediate 32 Gb version, which angers some buyers.
Many users were surprised that Xiaomi decided to change the brand of the processor. There is no exact information as to why this happened. Some users guess that such a decision was made due to the fact that models running on the Windows operating system were released in the line. As for the parameters, there were no big changes. Platform Xiaomi MiPad 2 (16Gb) remained the same powerful. If we compare this gadget with competitors, then it is not inferior in speed. It even launches heavy games in a few seconds, and users do not even need to lower the settings.
Wireless networks
In the second generation of the MiPad line of tablets, unfortunately, everything is also sad with wireless modules,as in the first model. Owners noticed the lack of a GPS navigation function and support for mobile networks. The gadget provides only Bluetooth version 4.1 and Wi-Fi with support for modern standards.
Autonomy MiPad 2
The Xiaomi MiPad 2 (16Gb) Black tablet, like other colors, is equipped with a 6190 mAh battery. You can see that in the first generation the battery was larger. How did such changes affect the terms of autonomy? Now the tablet, when watching a video at maximum brightness, can work no more than 7 hours. In reading mode with the Internet turned off, you can count on almost 16 hours.
It will take 2 hours to fully restore the battery life, provided that the charger is connected to a power outlet. This time will slightly increase when using a computer or laptop as a power source.
The operating system of the second MiPad
It was briefly mentioned above that in the second generation, in addition to Android, the developers used the popular Windows 10 operating system. And it is worth noting that their functionality is not cut down. Both operating systems are fully installed. In this matter, the manufacturer provides a choice to the buyer. For example, a tablet running on Windows is offered only in a modification with 64 gigabytes of memory. But on Android, you can purchase two versions.
Unfortunately, as in the first generation, the problems with the proprietary MIUI shell have not been resolved in the second. Let's look at the cons of a gadget running on Android:
- Not all information is translated into Russian. Even flashing does not help to fix this shortcoming.
- Missing Google services. You will have to install them yourself.
- Not all applications run on a tablet, such as MX Player. Throws an error.
- The screen displays words in English and Russian in different fonts. This results in broken formatting in some applications.
Reviews about Xiaomi MiPad 2
What advantages and disadvantages did users highlight in their reviews of Xiaomi MiPad 2 (16Gb)? First, let's take a look at the benefits. These include a powerful hardware platform, system performance, quality materials, excellent display and USB Type C support.
In general, users had a pleasant feeling after interacting with this gadget, but some shortcomings were still voiced in the comments. They talked about the absence of the Russian language in the firmware, the mobile communication module, GPS navigation and the need to install the Play Market on your own.
For a tablet with the listed pluses and minuses, you will have to pay approximately 12 thousand rubles.
Screen and cameras Xiaomi MiPad 3
Regarding other characteristics of Xiaomi MiPad 16Gb third generation, we will discuss the screen parameters. Unfortunately, the expectations of many users were not met. The screen remained the same as in the second generation. All the same 7.9 inches diagonal, resolution 2048 × 1536 px, density 326 ppi. But the technologydisplay manufacturing has been changed. This model uses an On-Cell matrix. What can be said about her? The technology implies the absence of an air gap, which has a positive effect on image quality, excellent anti-glare properties, high-level color reproduction, realistic, color inversion is absent. Viewing angles are wide, so you shouldn't have any problems watching videos.
But the manufacturer has made changes to the characteristics of the cameras. Now the main sensor is 13 megapixels. The front camera remained at the same level - 5 megapixels. The camera menu has been simplified. It contains only the most necessary settings. The possibility of fast or slow shooting in this gadget is not provided. The only thing that is available - only a few options for effects. The picture quality is mediocre. For video chat, the capabilities of the selfie camera will be enough. But for a high-quality picture, it will be necessary to choose the right lighting.
Third MiPad performance
For certain reasons, the manufacturer changed the processor brand in the third generation. Currently, the tablet is powered by a MediaTek MT8176 chip. Consider this a plus or a minus, everyone must decide for themselves. The company came to this decision due to the fact that the Intel processor did not cope well with the main task, that is, many applications were not adapted to the hardware platform used in the second generation. To fix this error, the developers installed a six-core processor, whichcapable of outputting a frequency of 2100 MHz. Surprisingly, this turned out to be enough for all modern utilities to work without problems. They are now installed on the device from the first time and run without any errors. The IMG PowerVR GX6250 GPU accelerator acted as a video card. Its capabilities are limited to a frequency of 600 megahertz.
The characteristics of the hardware platform are not only the brands of the processor and graphics accelerator, but also the parameters of the RAM. In the third generation, it increased and amounted to 4 GB. There is only one version in the line, in which the built-in memory is 64 GB. The possibility of expanding the integrated storage is not provided in Xiaomi MiPad 3. 16Gb of internal memory of the tablet is no longer available in the new generation.
MiPad 3 operating system
The third generation of this tablet brand runs on the seventh "Android". Naturally, not without a proprietary shell. MiPad 3 comes with MIUI 8.2. What do the owners say about this firmware? Note that even those buyers who purchased the tablet among the first, were satisfied with the software. Even at the start of sales, models were already produced with a pre-installed "global" version. What does this mean? The tablet had all Google Play services and support for the Russian language, which is important for a domestic buyer.
The indisputable advantage of this model is that the manufacturer did not install a large number of programs. Everything that is available "out of the box" -stock Android apps.
In MiPad 3, the system shell is fully optimized for tablet formats. However, some features of smartphones still remain. For example, in order to take a screenshot of the screen, you will need to swipe the display with three fingers.
The autonomy of the MiPad 3 tablet
Unlike the Xiaomi MiPad 2 tablet (16Gb), in the third generation, the manufacturer again increased the battery life. Now the gadget runs on a battery with a capacity of 6600 mAh. In principle, as in the first and second generations, in the third there are no problems with the terms of autonomy. With the active use of the tablet at medium brightness, you can count up to 12 hours, after which you will have to connect it to the charger.
Some users tested their gadget in the PS Mark app. The results are impressive. The device with an active screen and Wi-Fi turned on was able to work for more than 8 hours. We can say that these results for a mid-range device are more than excellent.
As you know, a modern device is not recommended to be discharged to 0%. Therefore, as a rule, it is connected to charging when the battery life reaches 10-15%. It will take approximately 3.5 hours to charge the tablet.
Wireless modules
In the third generation, as in Xiaomi MiPad 16Gb, the characteristics of wireless interfaces are not impressive. They remained unchanged. There are also no navigation modules, 3G / 4G mobile Internet and NFC functions. However, some changes were made. In thisThe tablet has already implemented support for displaying images on a TV screen. This can be done through Wi-Fi Display. There is also a Wi-Fi Direct function. It is designed to exchange data in large volumes.
File transfer can be done using Bluetooth version 4.1. The Wi-Fi module is dual-band, works fine, there are no problems with the connection.
Reviews of the third MiPad
By and large, users did not notice significant changes in comparison with the Xiaomi MiPad 2 (16Gb) tablet. Everything except the "stuffing" remained the same. However, let's take a look at how the MediaTek processor handles the tasks at hand. Users noticed that the software began to work stably. You can now forget about the errors that appeared when installing applications. The graphics core of the processor is quite powerful, so it pulls all modern games. And for a tablet, this is the main indicator. Also, importantly, under heavy load, the metal case does not heat up.
Although the screen has a small diagonal, its resolution is enough to comfortably watch movies or read e-books. Undoubtedly, battery life deserves praise. On a par with other competitors, this tablet gives good results. But the quality of the pictures taken by both the main and front cameras somewhat upset the owners. As before, in the third generation, photographs are obtained, one might say, mediocre. However, it is in the tablet thatcriterion is not considered the main one. As for the price, the third generation of MiPad is sold approximately in the range of 12 to 15 thousand rubles.
