bb-mobile Techno Pioneer S700BF: base model with 3G and no disappointments
The Russian company "Business Bureau", specializing in "smart", as well as various unusual gadgets, has again released an interesting tablet with the funny name "Pioneer". It is presented in the segment of budget phablets: it costs 5,390 rubles. A concise and compact device allows you to get several in the body of one gadget. Thanks to a complete set of wireless modules, the tablet can replace a smartphone and a navigator. It is interesting to consider the “Pioneer” in more detail.
Before us is a seven-inch tablet that operates on the basis of the four-core Spreadtrum SC7731G processor. To work out multimedia everyday scenarios, the user is provided with 1 GB of RAM. It is interesting to find out if the declared power is enough for a comfortable launch and passing games, as well as for watching streaming video in high resolution.
The tablet has an unusual package: a red-orange cardboard box with a pioneer star and inscriptions in the style of Soviet posters.
Inside is a simple one: instructions, warranty card, power adapter and USB cable. All. Perhaps a headset would not be superfluous, because we are offered to use the tablet as a smartphone, but it is not included.
The new version of Android differs from the previous changes in the interface, improved security and a large level of economy. Interface elements appear with other, updated icons. Now they have become more "flat", got shadows. Switching between applications is smooth and jerky. There are no “branded shells” and no excess of pre-installed software - only the “bare” Android 5.1 system and several applications from Yandex.
The small amount of RAM is alarming: 1 GB. But in conjunction with a good four-core Spreadtrum SC7731G processor, even powerful games feel confident, if you pass them on average settings. The graphics transfer is smooth, the system has enough hardware resources to play, for example, in Asphalt 8 and Minion Rush without slowing down. After a few hours of playing time, the tablet body heats up, but slightly.
720p video streaming also occurs without interruption. The only moment is a noticeable lack of permanent (built-in) memory. Here it is only 8 GB, with 5-6 GB available for use, which means that it is better to fill the memory card slot immediately after unpacking the tablet. The rest of the gadget feels confident and performs the functions of a mobile "entertainer". If you want to get a tablet model that is more focused on powerful games, you can take a closer look at other bb-mobile tablets based on eight-core processors - for sale, for example, an 8-inch bb-mobile TOPOL 'LTE.
The exterior of the device is not unusual. It is a classic tablet in black or white (there are two color options to choose from) case, similar to other bb-mobile devices in its segment. A peephole of the front two-megapixel camera is visible above the display, and the same, belonging to the rear camera, at the back. It is surrounded by a removable cover, which hides the "SIM cards" and memory cards up to 32 GB. One of the side ends is empty, and on the second side by side there is a power button and a volume control swing. Headset and USB cord jacks are on top.
The tablet weighs 275 grams, because it can be held even with one hand: the brush does not get tired and does not experience a significant load. The frames around the display are the same size, about two centimeters in thickness each. This allows you to avoid accidental clicks when reading or watching a movie. The case is not too easily soiled, the device is strong: you do not need to adapt to it. The mechanical keys are clear. On the whole, the Pioneer deserves praise for its solid assembly and laconic design.
The seven-inch display pleases with decent color reproduction and a lively, natural picture on the screen. The factory film glued on the screen of the tablet does not interfere with the clear operation of the sensor and does not blur the picture. Any touches are practiced clearly and practically without delay. The brightness margin is high: even in sunny weather, the image on the screen is easily distinguishable. The touch layer supports up to five simultaneous taps.
As befits a modern device, the bb-mobile Techno Pioneer S700BF is equipped with front and rear cameras. Resolution of each: 2 megapixels. Front-facing is better used for video conferencing, and the capabilities of the main camera make it easy to “grab” fonts, even shot in a room with insufficient lighting. The text in the pictures does not merge into an unreadable gruel, frames are not blurred. Also, the rear camera is suitable for shooting during the day, in night mode, objects are clearly lacking in clarity. In general, it's quite a medium-sized camera, which you expect to see on a budget tablet.
All major wireless modules are implemented here. In order to always stay in touch, support for two SIM cards and voice calls is provided. When one number is busy, the second is in standby mode. There is no headset in the kit, but surely experienced users of smartphones and phablets have a favorite model that can be used to increase the level of comfort during long conversations. As a bb-mobile Techno navigator, the Pioneer S700BF is doing its best: a quick cold start and reliable communication with satellites are provided even in dense high-rise areas. The 3G module allows you to get high-speed access to the Internet, and Bluetooth 4.0 support provides communication with modern fitness gadgets: you can “bind” your tracker to a tablet or connect a device with household appliances,
The Pioneer uses a battery with a capacity of 3,000 mAh - the average for phablets with a screen diagonal of 7 inches. Its charge lasts about 8 hours, if you use the tablet as a gaming platform. Working with disabled wireless modules in read mode allows the Pioneer to do without an outlet for 1-2 days.
bb-mobile Techno Pioneer S700BF - a tablet of good assembly and with good functionality. Both the hardware platform based on the quad-core processor and the appearance give a good gadget, suitable for daily movie viewing, games, reading, communication and navigation. The compact device fits easily in the jacket pocket, and its weight is such that it allows you to comfortably hold the device even with one hand. To all other advantages, a record low price is added for a device on the current Android 5.1 platform. For bb-mobile Techno Pioneer S700BF they ask for only 5,390 Russian rubles: a great price for those who want to get a productive gadget and not give half its monthly salary for it.
Specifications
Processor: Spreadtrum SC7731G (4 cores)
Screen: 7 ", touch, capacitive, 1024 x 600 pixels
RAM / ROM: 1 GB / 8 GB
GPS: Built-in
Battery: Built-in, 3,000 mAh
Connectors: MicroUSB, Jack 3.5 mm, MicroSD
Buttons: Power, volume ±, Reset
Support for SIM-cards: 2 pcs
Size: 189.5 x 108.5 x 9.5 mm
Weight: 275 g
Operating system: Android 5.1
Camera: Front-facing - 2 MP, main - 2 MP
Data transfer: Wi-Fi: 802.11b / g / n, Bluetooth 4.0, 3G (900/2100 MHz), GSM: Dual Sim, 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
External power supply:5V, 2A, constant voltage
Support for memory cards: MicroSD up to 32 GB
Speaker: Built-in, 1 W.
Before us is a seven-inch tablet that operates on the basis of the four-core Spreadtrum SC7731G processor. To work out multimedia everyday scenarios, the user is provided with 1 GB of RAM. It is interesting to find out if the declared power is enough for a comfortable launch and passing games, as well as for watching streaming video in high resolution.
Contents of delivery
The tablet has an unusual package: a red-orange cardboard box with a pioneer star and inscriptions in the style of Soviet posters.
Inside is a simple one: instructions, warranty card, power adapter and USB cable. All. Perhaps a headset would not be superfluous, because we are offered to use the tablet as a smartphone, but it is not included.
Android 5.1 operating system
The new version of Android differs from the previous changes in the interface, improved security and a large level of economy. Interface elements appear with other, updated icons. Now they have become more "flat", got shadows. Switching between applications is smooth and jerky. There are no “branded shells” and no excess of pre-installed software - only the “bare” Android 5.1 system and several applications from Yandex.
Performance
The small amount of RAM is alarming: 1 GB. But in conjunction with a good four-core Spreadtrum SC7731G processor, even powerful games feel confident, if you pass them on average settings. The graphics transfer is smooth, the system has enough hardware resources to play, for example, in Asphalt 8 and Minion Rush without slowing down. After a few hours of playing time, the tablet body heats up, but slightly.
720p video streaming also occurs without interruption. The only moment is a noticeable lack of permanent (built-in) memory. Here it is only 8 GB, with 5-6 GB available for use, which means that it is better to fill the memory card slot immediately after unpacking the tablet. The rest of the gadget feels confident and performs the functions of a mobile "entertainer". If you want to get a tablet model that is more focused on powerful games, you can take a closer look at other bb-mobile tablets based on eight-core processors - for sale, for example, an 8-inch bb-mobile TOPOL 'LTE.
Appearance
The exterior of the device is not unusual. It is a classic tablet in black or white (there are two color options to choose from) case, similar to other bb-mobile devices in its segment. A peephole of the front two-megapixel camera is visible above the display, and the same, belonging to the rear camera, at the back. It is surrounded by a removable cover, which hides the "SIM cards" and memory cards up to 32 GB. One of the side ends is empty, and on the second side by side there is a power button and a volume control swing. Headset and USB cord jacks are on top.
The tablet weighs 275 grams, because it can be held even with one hand: the brush does not get tired and does not experience a significant load. The frames around the display are the same size, about two centimeters in thickness each. This allows you to avoid accidental clicks when reading or watching a movie. The case is not too easily soiled, the device is strong: you do not need to adapt to it. The mechanical keys are clear. On the whole, the Pioneer deserves praise for its solid assembly and laconic design.
Display
The seven-inch display pleases with decent color reproduction and a lively, natural picture on the screen. The factory film glued on the screen of the tablet does not interfere with the clear operation of the sensor and does not blur the picture. Any touches are practiced clearly and practically without delay. The brightness margin is high: even in sunny weather, the image on the screen is easily distinguishable. The touch layer supports up to five simultaneous taps.
Camera
As befits a modern device, the bb-mobile Techno Pioneer S700BF is equipped with front and rear cameras. Resolution of each: 2 megapixels. Front-facing is better used for video conferencing, and the capabilities of the main camera make it easy to “grab” fonts, even shot in a room with insufficient lighting. The text in the pictures does not merge into an unreadable gruel, frames are not blurred. Also, the rear camera is suitable for shooting during the day, in night mode, objects are clearly lacking in clarity. In general, it's quite a medium-sized camera, which you expect to see on a budget tablet.
Wireless networks
All major wireless modules are implemented here. In order to always stay in touch, support for two SIM cards and voice calls is provided. When one number is busy, the second is in standby mode. There is no headset in the kit, but surely experienced users of smartphones and phablets have a favorite model that can be used to increase the level of comfort during long conversations. As a bb-mobile Techno navigator, the Pioneer S700BF is doing its best: a quick cold start and reliable communication with satellites are provided even in dense high-rise areas. The 3G module allows you to get high-speed access to the Internet, and Bluetooth 4.0 support provides communication with modern fitness gadgets: you can “bind” your tracker to a tablet or connect a device with household appliances,
Offline work
The Pioneer uses a battery with a capacity of 3,000 mAh - the average for phablets with a screen diagonal of 7 inches. Its charge lasts about 8 hours, if you use the tablet as a gaming platform. Working with disabled wireless modules in read mode allows the Pioneer to do without an outlet for 1-2 days.
Summary
bb-mobile Techno Pioneer S700BF - a tablet of good assembly and with good functionality. Both the hardware platform based on the quad-core processor and the appearance give a good gadget, suitable for daily movie viewing, games, reading, communication and navigation. The compact device fits easily in the jacket pocket, and its weight is such that it allows you to comfortably hold the device even with one hand. To all other advantages, a record low price is added for a device on the current Android 5.1 platform. For bb-mobile Techno Pioneer S700BF they ask for only 5,390 Russian rubles: a great price for those who want to get a productive gadget and not give half its monthly salary for it.