July 18, 2014 at 11:26Overview of WEXLER.TAB 8q
Despite the general decline in the global tablet market, manufacturers continue to release more and more new models in order to somehow interest the user. The primary saturation of the market with these devices has passed, users either already have a tablet, or are looking for models that would suit them not only in terms of performance, but also in price. As some suppliers note, inexpensive tablets are now successful, inferior in characteristics to the top-end and often overrated solutions of such giants as Samsung or Apple. Various companies are represented in this segment, some of which explicitly supply cheap Chinese crafts, which are distinguished by low build quality and weak elemental base. In this variety of models, it’s very difficult to navigate,
Wexler products are well known to the Russian user, because in our market they have been present for more than 6 years. Whereas Wexler initially “produced” servers and home PCs, now its main focus is e-books, smartphones and tablets. Until recently, among Wexler tablets there were no models with a non-standard screen diagonal, but demand, as you know, creates supply, and the new WEXLER.TAB 8q model occupied a niche between 7 and 10 inches. Why release a custom model? The thing is that modern smartphones each time more and more add to the size of the screen, therefore, in order to compete with them, tablet manufacturers gradually began to switch to the release of 8-inch models. In turn, WEXLER.TAB 8q is probably one of the first signs of a new segment of these devices,
The box with the WEXLER.TAB 8q tablet is made in the well-recognizable Wexler corporate identity. 
The white background, the image of the device itself, the name of the model and the company logo are minimalism in its purest form. 
The back side of the box is also not full of information, a brief description in three languages, certificate logos and a plain background. It should be noted that the 3G and 8 GB labels highlighted in color most likely mean that other models will appear in the future, and so far the WEXLER.TAB 8q is supplied only with a 3G module and 8 GB of internal memory.
The side of the box contains another piece of information that the average user is unlikely to need - the MAC address, IMEI, barcode, serial number and code name of the model.
Compared to packaging boxes from other manufacturers, which are full of abundance of information, Wexler is simple and simple, so do not be surprised at the delivery package. The tablet itself is neatly packaged in a transparent plastic liner and locked into the box using a small thin polyurethane insert. 
In the box with the device, the user will find everything you need, namely: a tablet, microUSB-USB cable, charger, warranty card, combined with a brief instruction. All accessories are stacked under the tablet in a separate compartment.
For WEXLER.TAB 8q, a separate charging adapter with a standard USB connector and a power of 2A is supplied, which allows you to use it to charge other devices - smartphones, navigators, etc.
As a small digression, Wexler also supplies special cases for its tablets. If for some 10-inch models the case is already included, then for WEXLER.TAB 8q it will have to be purchased separately. The Wexler.SHELL 8q / 8qL case comes in a small plastic box.
The case itself is made in the corporate style - a completely gray case, a sturdy plastic back wall and a folding front with the company logo below. The tablet is held securely inside the case and can be removed with considerable force.
The front cover can be folded in several positions to create the desired angle when watching movies or working with the tablet. It should be said that the cover has a velvety, non-marking surface that is pleasant to the touch and it is convenient to hold it in hands. However, this is a subjective assessment, but most likely, it will be difficult to find a third-party case suitable for this model, so this is the case when you should use a proprietary model. But we digress from the topic, let's see how WEXLER.TAB 8q looks like.
So, on the front part of WEXLER.TAB 8q a small information sticker is applied, on which all the most important functions from the point of view of the manufacturer are marked. It can be easily removed and under it you can see another sticker that protects the glass of the tablet. It is worth noting that due to the fact that the primary sticker pulls the second behind it, small air bubbles may form on the glass. It doesn’t look very nice and can interfere with normal use of the tablet.
The tablet, unlike the 10-inch counterparts, involves vertical use, since the three lower function buttons are located just under this position during operation. Of course, there is an auto-rotate screen, then the function buttons will shift, because they are part of the touch panel. The dimensions of the tablet are 202 × 137.6 × 9 mm, while it weighs only 318 g.
The lens of the main rear camera, combined with a small LED flash, is located at the top of the back of the tablet. At the same time, he is maximally shifted to the upper left edge. 
The location of the power button and volume rocker for this model is quite standard - the left side contains the power button, and on the right is the volume control.
On the top of the device is a standard headphone jack and a headset, as well as a special slot to open the cover, under which all the main slots are hidden.
The lid opens with great difficulty, since the latches sit very tightly. Even after several openings and closures of this cover, the user can be sure that this part will not subsequently fly away from the incorrect movement of the hand. Under the cover there is a microSD expansion slot, SIM card slots - one in a standard format, and another for Micro-SIM and a system reset / restart button recessed into the case.
On the bottom of the WEXLER.TAB 8q are a microUSB connector and a Mini-HDMI video output. There are also special slots for the speaker. In general, one cannot but note the build quality of the tablet. All its parts are tightly adjacent to each other, no crevices or gaps. The texture of the back cover is very interesting, it is pleasant to the touch and at the same time due to the fine, almost invisible mesh, it allows you to reliably hold the model in your hand, protecting it from slipping.
But this is all the lyrics, now let's talk about the technical characteristics of this model. It is based on the SoC Mediatek MTK8382, four cores (Cortex A7) of which operate at a maximum effective frequency of 1.3 GHz. This is a relatively new platform introduced last year, and some of the tablets and phones on it can be found on sale from the new year. The processor cores can be turned off to reduce power consumption, and their frequency varies depending on the load. In general, the new MTK8382 SoC has good energy efficiency and at the same time allows achieving very good performance in applications. As a graphic adapter, this tablet uses the 2-core Mali 400MP2 chip integrated into the SoC, which has long established itself as a reliable and proven solution. The RAM of the tablet is 1 GB DDR3. This is not very much by modern standards, but on the other hand it is enough for most applications and games presented on the Play Market. As a drive, a chip with a capacity of 8 GB is used. Part of the system memory is occupied by the operating system and installed applications, so a little more than 5 GB is available to the user, which are allocated in a separate area. The increase in memory is done by installing a microSD memory card in the appropriate slot. The built-in card reader supports microSD cards of SDHC standard with a maximum capacity of 32 GB. You can not ignore the capacitive screen used in this model. Compared to other 8-inch tablets, this model has a smoother screen, so it seems a little square, but at the same time more compact. The display is made using tempered glass, and its diagonal is 7.85 ". It is based on a contrast IPS-matrix with a resolution of 1024x768. The matrix has good viewing angles and bright backlighting, which guarantees reading of the text on a bright sunny day. Of course, the resolution by today's standards is not so impressive, but in In this case, we can talk about a balanced video adapter-processor-screen solution. Like all tablets, WEXLER.TAB 8q supports connecting to wireless networks and clients via Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g / n 2.4 GHz) and Bluetooth 4.0. Moreover, this model has the ability to install up to two active x SIM-cards and work in modern 3G-networks. It should be noted that in addition to the actual surf the Internet, it can be used as a normal phone, but due to their size, this type of use seems unlikely.
The rear and front cameras of this tablet have a resolution of 5 and 0.3 megapixels, respectively. If the front camera is more suitable for video conferencing, the rear camera due to the additional LED flash and functions such as autofocus and HDR can be used to create good shots. True, in order to achieve a good result, it is necessary to adjust the settings a little, since the auto mode does not always correctly determine the type of external lighting. WEXLER.TAB 8q has a non-removable lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh, which occupies most of the inner part of the tablet. The manufacturer does not provide information about the battery life, but apparently, it is about 7 hours in the average load mode (watching video online reading books).
The WEXLER.TAB 8q tablet runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and can be updated using the Wexler proprietary installer (current version 1.04). Wexler uses stock firmware, supplementing it with several popular third-party programs - the Kingsoft Office office suite, Navitel navigator, Evernote, ivi.ru services. Yandex.Disk and Opera.mini browser. (Insert image Wexler.Play.png) In addition, the tablet has Wexler Play branded applications. This small utility, accessible from the main menu, is a sort of catalog of popular Android applications with the ability to quickly go to the necessary page of the application on Google Play and its subsequent installation. As can be seen from the figure, those applications that are already installed on the phone are displayed in Wexpler.Play with a colored icon. Everything looks quite concise, but at the same time beautiful and comfortable. It is worth noting that this interface, in comparison with the newfangled in-house developments of other manufacturers, works very quickly and responsively.
As for the tests, we launched the standard AnTuTu Benchmark test and the 3Dmark graphics test. As you can see, the hardware platform of this model can hardly be called high-performance, but on the other hand, the choice of components is quite balanced. According to the AnTuTu Benchmark test, WEXLER.TAB 8q outperforms the majority of smartphones in CPU performance, but inferior to many market players in 3D graphics. Among the advantages of the tablet, we note the built-in display with good color reproduction and a convenient aspect ratio. If the 8-inch screen is not enough, you can connect the tablet to a TV or other playback equipment through the HDMI output. One cannot but pay attention to the thoughtful design and thoroughness of the assembly. Rounded corners of the body, convenient sidewall profile, pleasant to the touch and non-marking surface of the back panel - all this pleases the eye and provides user comfort. Also, you can not ignore the branded case for this model, which provides reliable protection for the tablet during transportation. Among the main drawbacks of WEXLER.TAB 8q, it is worth noting the not very high resolution of the main camera and the very mediocre graphics core in performance. This model perfectly copes with the role of a home Internet access tool and a universal portable media player, as well as an e-book reader. Due to the integrated 3G and GPS modules, this model can be used as a navigator, since the 8-inch screen is optimal for this work, and the choice of the operator will save money when traveling long distances. Also, you can not ignore the branded case for this model, which provides reliable protection for the tablet during transportation. Among the main drawbacks of WEXLER.TAB 8q, it is worth noting the not very high resolution of the main camera and the very mediocre graphics core in performance. This model perfectly copes with the role of a home Internet access tool and a universal portable media player, as well as an e-book reader. Due to the integrated 3G and GPS modules, this model can be used as a navigator, since the 8-inch screen is optimal for this work, and the choice of the operator will save money when traveling long distances. Also, you can not ignore the branded case for this model, which provides reliable protection for the tablet during transportation. Among the main drawbacks of WEXLER.TAB 8q, it is worth noting the not very high resolution of the main camera and the very mediocre graphics core in performance. This model perfectly copes with the role of a home Internet access tool and a universal portable media player, as well as an e-book reader. Due to the integrated 3G and GPS modules, this model can be used as a navigator, since the 8-inch screen is optimal for this work, and the choice of the operator will save money when traveling long distances. TAB 8q is worth noting the not very high resolution of the main camera and a very mediocre graphics core in performance. This model perfectly copes with the role of a home Internet access tool and a universal portable media player, as well as an e-book reader. Due to the integrated 3G and GPS modules, this model can be used as a navigator, since the 8-inch screen is optimal for this work, and the choice of the operator will save money when traveling long distances. TAB 8q is worth noting the not very high resolution of the main camera and a very mediocre graphics core in performance. This model perfectly copes with the role of a home Internet access tool and a universal portable media player, as well as an e-book reader. Due to the integrated 3G and GPS modules, this model can be used as a navigator, since the 8-inch screen is optimal for this work, and the choice of the operator will save money when traveling long distances.
Wexler products are well known to the Russian user, because in our market they have been present for more than 6 years. Whereas Wexler initially “produced” servers and home PCs, now its main focus is e-books, smartphones and tablets. Until recently, among Wexler tablets there were no models with a non-standard screen diagonal, but demand, as you know, creates supply, and the new WEXLER.TAB 8q model occupied a niche between 7 and 10 inches. Why release a custom model? The thing is that modern smartphones each time more and more add to the size of the screen, therefore, in order to compete with them, tablet manufacturers gradually began to switch to the release of 8-inch models. In turn, WEXLER.TAB 8q is probably one of the first signs of a new segment of these devices,Appearance
The box with the WEXLER.TAB 8q tablet is made in the well-recognizable Wexler corporate identity. The white background, the image of the device itself, the name of the model and the company logo are minimalism in its purest form. The back side of the box is also not full of information, a brief description in three languages, certificate logos and a plain background. It should be noted that the 3G and 8 GB labels highlighted in color most likely mean that other models will appear in the future, and so far the WEXLER.TAB 8q is supplied only with a 3G module and 8 GB of internal memory.
The side of the box contains another piece of information that the average user is unlikely to need - the MAC address, IMEI, barcode, serial number and code name of the model.
Compared to packaging boxes from other manufacturers, which are full of abundance of information, Wexler is simple and simple, so do not be surprised at the delivery package. The tablet itself is neatly packaged in a transparent plastic liner and locked into the box using a small thin polyurethane insert. In the box with the device, the user will find everything you need, namely: a tablet, microUSB-USB cable, charger, warranty card, combined with a brief instruction. All accessories are stacked under the tablet in a separate compartment.
For WEXLER.TAB 8q, a separate charging adapter with a standard USB connector and a power of 2A is supplied, which allows you to use it to charge other devices - smartphones, navigators, etc.
As a small digression, Wexler also supplies special cases for its tablets. If for some 10-inch models the case is already included, then for WEXLER.TAB 8q it will have to be purchased separately. The Wexler.SHELL 8q / 8qL case comes in a small plastic box.
The case itself is made in the corporate style - a completely gray case, a sturdy plastic back wall and a folding front with the company logo below. The tablet is held securely inside the case and can be removed with considerable force.
The front cover can be folded in several positions to create the desired angle when watching movies or working with the tablet. It should be said that the cover has a velvety, non-marking surface that is pleasant to the touch and it is convenient to hold it in hands. However, this is a subjective assessment, but most likely, it will be difficult to find a third-party case suitable for this model, so this is the case when you should use a proprietary model. But we digress from the topic, let's see how WEXLER.TAB 8q looks like.
So, on the front part of WEXLER.TAB 8q a small information sticker is applied, on which all the most important functions from the point of view of the manufacturer are marked. It can be easily removed and under it you can see another sticker that protects the glass of the tablet. It is worth noting that due to the fact that the primary sticker pulls the second behind it, small air bubbles may form on the glass. It doesn’t look very nice and can interfere with normal use of the tablet.
The tablet, unlike the 10-inch counterparts, involves vertical use, since the three lower function buttons are located just under this position during operation. Of course, there is an auto-rotate screen, then the function buttons will shift, because they are part of the touch panel. The dimensions of the tablet are 202 × 137.6 × 9 mm, while it weighs only 318 g.
The lens of the main rear camera, combined with a small LED flash, is located at the top of the back of the tablet. At the same time, he is maximally shifted to the upper left edge. The location of the power button and volume rocker for this model is quite standard - the left side contains the power button, and on the right is the volume control.
On the top of the device is a standard headphone jack and a headset, as well as a special slot to open the cover, under which all the main slots are hidden.
The lid opens with great difficulty, since the latches sit very tightly. Even after several openings and closures of this cover, the user can be sure that this part will not subsequently fly away from the incorrect movement of the hand. Under the cover there is a microSD expansion slot, SIM card slots - one in a standard format, and another for Micro-SIM and a system reset / restart button recessed into the case.
On the bottom of the WEXLER.TAB 8q are a microUSB connector and a Mini-HDMI video output. There are also special slots for the speaker. In general, one cannot but note the build quality of the tablet. All its parts are tightly adjacent to each other, no crevices or gaps. The texture of the back cover is very interesting, it is pleasant to the touch and at the same time due to the fine, almost invisible mesh, it allows you to reliably hold the model in your hand, protecting it from slipping.
Hardware platform
But this is all the lyrics, now let's talk about the technical characteristics of this model. It is based on the SoC Mediatek MTK8382, four cores (Cortex A7) of which operate at a maximum effective frequency of 1.3 GHz. This is a relatively new platform introduced last year, and some of the tablets and phones on it can be found on sale from the new year. The processor cores can be turned off to reduce power consumption, and their frequency varies depending on the load. In general, the new MTK8382 SoC has good energy efficiency and at the same time allows achieving very good performance in applications. As a graphic adapter, this tablet uses the 2-core Mali 400MP2 chip integrated into the SoC, which has long established itself as a reliable and proven solution. The RAM of the tablet is 1 GB DDR3. This is not very much by modern standards, but on the other hand it is enough for most applications and games presented on the Play Market. As a drive, a chip with a capacity of 8 GB is used. Part of the system memory is occupied by the operating system and installed applications, so a little more than 5 GB is available to the user, which are allocated in a separate area. The increase in memory is done by installing a microSD memory card in the appropriate slot. The built-in card reader supports microSD cards of SDHC standard with a maximum capacity of 32 GB. You can not ignore the capacitive screen used in this model. Compared to other 8-inch tablets, this model has a smoother screen, so it seems a little square, but at the same time more compact. The display is made using tempered glass, and its diagonal is 7.85 ". It is based on a contrast IPS-matrix with a resolution of 1024x768. The matrix has good viewing angles and bright backlighting, which guarantees reading of the text on a bright sunny day. Of course, the resolution by today's standards is not so impressive, but in In this case, we can talk about a balanced video adapter-processor-screen solution. Like all tablets, WEXLER.TAB 8q supports connecting to wireless networks and clients via Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g / n 2.4 GHz) and Bluetooth 4.0. Moreover, this model has the ability to install up to two active x SIM-cards and work in modern 3G-networks. It should be noted that in addition to the actual surf the Internet, it can be used as a normal phone, but due to their size, this type of use seems unlikely.
The rear and front cameras of this tablet have a resolution of 5 and 0.3 megapixels, respectively. If the front camera is more suitable for video conferencing, the rear camera due to the additional LED flash and functions such as autofocus and HDR can be used to create good shots. True, in order to achieve a good result, it is necessary to adjust the settings a little, since the auto mode does not always correctly determine the type of external lighting. WEXLER.TAB 8q has a non-removable lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 4000 mAh, which occupies most of the inner part of the tablet. The manufacturer does not provide information about the battery life, but apparently, it is about 7 hours in the average load mode (watching video online reading books).The WEXLER.TAB 8q tablet runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and can be updated using the Wexler proprietary installer (current version 1.04). Wexler uses stock firmware, supplementing it with several popular third-party programs - the Kingsoft Office office suite, Navitel navigator, Evernote, ivi.ru services. Yandex.Disk and Opera.mini browser. (Insert image Wexler.Play.png) In addition, the tablet has Wexler Play branded applications. This small utility, accessible from the main menu, is a sort of catalog of popular Android applications with the ability to quickly go to the necessary page of the application on Google Play and its subsequent installation. As can be seen from the figure, those applications that are already installed on the phone are displayed in Wexpler.Play with a colored icon. Everything looks quite concise, but at the same time beautiful and comfortable. It is worth noting that this interface, in comparison with the newfangled in-house developments of other manufacturers, works very quickly and responsively.
Test results
As for the tests, we launched the standard AnTuTu Benchmark test and the 3Dmark graphics test. As you can see, the hardware platform of this model can hardly be called high-performance, but on the other hand, the choice of components is quite balanced. According to the AnTuTu Benchmark test, WEXLER.TAB 8q outperforms the majority of smartphones in CPU performance, but inferior to many market players in 3D graphics. Among the advantages of the tablet, we note the built-in display with good color reproduction and a convenient aspect ratio. If the 8-inch screen is not enough, you can connect the tablet to a TV or other playback equipment through the HDMI output. One cannot but pay attention to the thoughtful design and thoroughness of the assembly. Rounded corners of the body, convenient sidewall profile, pleasant to the touch and non-marking surface of the back panel - all this pleases the eye and provides user comfort. Also, you can not ignore the branded case for this model, which provides reliable protection for the tablet during transportation. Among the main drawbacks of WEXLER.TAB 8q, it is worth noting the not very high resolution of the main camera and the very mediocre graphics core in performance. This model perfectly copes with the role of a home Internet access tool and a universal portable media player, as well as an e-book reader. Due to the integrated 3G and GPS modules, this model can be used as a navigator, since the 8-inch screen is optimal for this work, and the choice of the operator will save money when traveling long distances. Also, you can not ignore the branded case for this model, which provides reliable protection for the tablet during transportation. Among the main drawbacks of WEXLER.TAB 8q, it is worth noting the not very high resolution of the main camera and the very mediocre graphics core in performance. This model perfectly copes with the role of a home Internet access tool and a universal portable media player, as well as an e-book reader. Due to the integrated 3G and GPS modules, this model can be used as a navigator, since the 8-inch screen is optimal for this work, and the choice of the operator will save money when traveling long distances. Also, you can not ignore the branded case for this model, which provides reliable protection for the tablet during transportation. Among the main drawbacks of WEXLER.TAB 8q, it is worth noting the not very high resolution of the main camera and the very mediocre graphics core in performance. This model perfectly copes with the role of a home Internet access tool and a universal portable media player, as well as an e-book reader. Due to the integrated 3G and GPS modules, this model can be used as a navigator, since the 8-inch screen is optimal for this work, and the choice of the operator will save money when traveling long distances. TAB 8q is worth noting the not very high resolution of the main camera and a very mediocre graphics core in performance. This model perfectly copes with the role of a home Internet access tool and a universal portable media player, as well as an e-book reader. Due to the integrated 3G and GPS modules, this model can be used as a navigator, since the 8-inch screen is optimal for this work, and the choice of the operator will save money when traveling long distances. TAB 8q is worth noting the not very high resolution of the main camera and a very mediocre graphics core in performance. This model perfectly copes with the role of a home Internet access tool and a universal portable media player, as well as an e-book reader. Due to the integrated 3G and GPS modules, this model can be used as a navigator, since the 8-inch screen is optimal for this work, and the choice of the operator will save money when traveling long distances.