Review of the 8-inch "thermonuclear" tablet bb-mobile Topol 'LTE
Sensational at the turn of 2014 and 2015. bb-mobile Topol ', which became the first eight-core tablet in Russia, has undergone changes and has become even better. Now on the market has appeared bb-mobile Topol 'LTE, which acquired support for high-speed Internet, received a slot for another SIM-card and runs Android 5.1 Lollipop. The updated gadget in its characteristics has become more powerful, reliable and modern. The cost of the device is 14,990 rubles, it’s interesting to see how the new “Topol”, named after the missile system, will prove itself in games and other disciplines of everyday user “sports”: watching TV shows for survival, reading excitedly and surfing the web before losing it connection with reality. An eight-inch gaming tablet with a good display and impressive cameras will be the hero of today's review.
The bb-mobile Topol 'LTE stands out not only for its robust metal casing and technical specifications, but also for its packaging design. The complete box looks bright, attracts attention, is replete with many inscriptions and memorable details. The package turned out to be very wide: here there is an OTG cable, a USB cable, a wired stereo headset, and a device for charging the device. There is also a stylus and a rag to keep the screen and case clean. The parade of accessories closes with an invariable couple: instructions and warranty card.
bb-mobile Topol 'LTE comes with a protective film that is already glued to the screen: in general, everything is for the convenience of the user, who, figuratively speaking, after buying a tablet, you can generally “not get up from the stove”.
The first question that arises for sophisticated users who are already familiar, if not with the products of the Russian bb-mobile brand, then at least with its reviews, is the similarity of bb-mobile Topol 'LTE with the “ordinary” bb-mobile Topol'. They have a common feature: in both models, the case is all-metal. This affects the level of protection of the device from external damage like small bumps and scratches, and cooling. Metal copes well with heating the processor, dissipating the heat it emits. As a result, playing on such a tablet is much more pleasant than on "companions" in plastic cases, which begin to heat up significantly after passing through several game levels. In the hand, the bb-mobile Topol 'LTE case feels like something nice, solid and reliable. There are two colors for this model: a completely black case,
The dimensions of the device are 212 x 126 x 9.4 mm. As you can see, the gadget came out not too thick - and this despite the "protective" back panel. At the same time, the hero of this material weighs a little more than the first bb-mobile Topol '.
The front side is occupied by a screen, a proximity sensor, a speaker and a front 5-megapixel camera.
The headset input is on the top edge, next to it is a MicroUSB port.
The right side is reserved for the on / off buttons of the device and the volume control swing. Both protrude a millimeter above the end of the case, the proximity of the keys does not interfere without problems and to the touch to determine where and which one is located.
The back of the device is occupied by the peephole of the rear 8-megapixel camera and the grilles of a multimedia speaker, a little wheezing at high volume, but quite sonorous.
A plastic cover protects the slot for two SIM-cards miniSIM + microSIM and MicroSD-cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB. And here we can see the difference from the first "Poplar", in which support for only one "SIM card" was implemented.
As mentioned above, the gadget from the box gets to the user with a protective film already glued to the screen. It is high-quality and almost does not feel when pressed, is removed easily, but the desire to disrupt it immediately does not arise.
The 8-inch IPS display has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Playing on a tablet with such a screen is a pleasure: good picture clarity, pixelation is almost invisible. The widest viewing angles and bright, vivid color rendition - in general, there is something to praise the screen for. Illumination pleases uniformity: no overexposure in the corners. To work with bb-mobile Topol 'LTE in direct sunlight is quite possible: the texts remain readable, except that the picture fades a little. At large tilt angles, the brightness level drops slightly, but there are no more bugs behind the display. Touch multi-touch supports up to five simultaneous touches. All clicks work out normally, without delay.
A set of tools from the chipset manufacturer, namely MediaTek, is designed to adjust color rendering. It is called MiraVision.
If you hold the tablet in a vertical orientation, the thickness of the side frames is about six millimeters, and the top and bottom are about two centimeters. In landscape orientation, it is convenient to grab thickened frames without touching the screen.
In general, bb-mobile Topol 'LTE gives the impression of a reliable fighter. Here you have a solid solid body, which is nice to hold in your hands, and a screen, from which you do not get tired of long work.
bb-mobile Topol 'LTE is running Android 5.1 Lollipop with Material Design. A lot of texts have already been written about him, so it’s hardly worth repeating. Air updates are supported. The system runs smoothly and without failures.
It's time to figure out how bb-mobile Topol 'LTE handles games. So, the system is functioning on the new 8-core chipset for MediaTek MT8783 tablets. Frequency - up to 1.3 GHz. Used graphics accelerator Mali-T720MP3. In the arsenal of the device is 2 GB of RAM. The file storage capacity is 16 GB. With such characteristics, the display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels smoothly goes the vast majority of gaming applications from the Play Market. And it’s not going “quietly, barely and moaning a bit”, but on the graphics settings set to the maximum. Streaming video also doesn’t have a “jump” in frames.
AnTuTu synthetic tests give out 37,000 "parrots": a very good result for a mobile device. In general, positioning the bb-mobile Topol 'LTE as a gaming tablet is justified.
Selfie lovers and everyone who does not disconnect the webcam during video calls have a reason to shout “Hurray!”: The front camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels makes it possible to reveal yourself to the world more often. Compared to competitors 'models (not only Russian, but also foreign), whose front cameras often have a resolution of 2 megapixels, or even 0.3 in general, bb-mobile Topol' LTE takes a leading position. It remains only to take care of good lighting.
As for the rear camera, its resolution is 8 megapixels, and there is also autofocus. The pictures come out high-quality, much sharper than most middle-class tablets. Moreover, bb-mobile Topol 'LTE is not at all positioned as a tool for a photo artist. Even small objects do not lose their shape in the frame. In the fog and twilight, the objects in the photo are still distinguishable, and the hue transmission spectrum is very good. You can also use the flash. And, of course, the clarity of the photographs of the text is particularly pleasing. Both summaries and pages printed on a printer with a drying cartridge are readable.
The camera interface is typical for devices based on MediaTek chipsets:
Support for two SIM-cards and voice communication allows the tablet to replace the smartphone. Even if such an option is not considered on an ongoing basis, it is convenient to travel out of town without stuffing your backpack to capacity with all kinds of gadgets and chargers for them. Thanks to the support of voice calls, you can talk without a headset. Of course, if the diagonal is 8 inches and the weight of the device is 326 grams, they will not interfere with communication. If your hand runs out of lengthy phone calls, you can use a wired stereo headset. Which, by the way, is of rather good quality as opposed to the plastic “noise boxes” that manufacturers often put in a kit “like everyone else”. Of course, there is consistently well-functioning Bluetooth with Wi-Fi. And also the ability to use bb-mobile Topol 'LTE as a GPS navigator. On the big In comparison with a typical car navigator, the screen is convenient to navigate the terrain. The signatures of geographical objects are placed on the screen without merging and not overlapping each other.
A battery with a capacity of 4,000 mAh does not ask for a book of autonomy records, but at the same time, you cannot blame it for discharging in an extremely short time. In the average user mode, when there is time to watch a new 45-minute series or two episodes of 25 minutes each, take several incoming calls, spend about an hour surfing the Internet and play a little, bb-mobile Topol 'LTE goes without an outlet for about a day. If you use the system’s power more intensively, do not turn off the wireless modules and devote maximum time to the games, the battery will discharge in four and a half hours. In general, it’s a very suitable gadget that will allow you to get to work and have fun on the road, and during the day will not be invitingly to peep, alluding to the fact that it would be nice to “refresh yourself”.
It is safe to say that the modernization and rethinking of bb-mobile Topol 'has been successful. The new 8-inch bb-mobile Topol 'LTE is a great option for a gadget suitable for web surfing, GPS navigation and a variety of current games that certainly will not freeze and slow down here. A fairly powerful platform based on an eight-core processor for the MediaTek MT8783 tablets gives good performance and speed. Confirmation of this is about 37,000 points scored in AnTuTu synthetic texts. The all-metal case, assembled, as they say, in good conscience adds strength to the device. The operating system Android 5.1 Lollipop is a good, not buggy "OS", which is easy to manage. It costs bb-mobile Topol 'LTE 14 990 rubles, this is quite a reasonable price. Not so prohibitively cheap
Contents of delivery
The bb-mobile Topol 'LTE stands out not only for its robust metal casing and technical specifications, but also for its packaging design. The complete box looks bright, attracts attention, is replete with many inscriptions and memorable details. The package turned out to be very wide: here there is an OTG cable, a USB cable, a wired stereo headset, and a device for charging the device. There is also a stylus and a rag to keep the screen and case clean. The parade of accessories closes with an invariable couple: instructions and warranty card.
bb-mobile Topol 'LTE comes with a protective film that is already glued to the screen: in general, everything is for the convenience of the user, who, figuratively speaking, after buying a tablet, you can generally “not get up from the stove”.
Specifications
| Title | bb-mobile Topol 'LTE | bb-mobile Topol ' |
| Screen | 8 inches, 1280 x 800 pixels, IPS, capacitive, multi-touch | 8 inches, 1280 x 800 pixels, IPS, capacitive, multi-touch |
| CPU | MediaTek MT8783, 8 cores (64 bits), 1.3 GHz | MediaTek MT8392, 8 cores (32 bits), 1.7 GHz |
| RAM / ROM memory | 2 GB / 16 GB | 2 GB / 16 GB |
| Memory cards | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Front camera | 5.0 MP | 2.0 MP |
| Main camera | 8.0 MP + autofocus | 5.0 MP |
| Wifi | + | + |
| Bluetooth | + | + |
| GPS | + | + |
| OTG | + | + |
| 3G / 4G-LTE | + / + (with voice) | + / - (with voice) |
| SIM cards | 2 | 1 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| operating system | Android 5.1 | Android 4.4.2 |
| Housing | Metal A reliable metal backdrop acts as a kind of stiffener - it protects the fragile screen and the contents of the case from damage during impacts and falls. | Metal A reliable metal backdrop acts as a kind of stiffener - it protects the fragile screen and the contents of the case from damage during impacts and falls. |
| Dimensions | 212 x 126 x 9.4 mm / 326 g | 206 x 123 x 8.3 mm / 308 g |
| Price | 14 990 rubles | 11 700 rubles |
Design
The first question that arises for sophisticated users who are already familiar, if not with the products of the Russian bb-mobile brand, then at least with its reviews, is the similarity of bb-mobile Topol 'LTE with the “ordinary” bb-mobile Topol'. They have a common feature: in both models, the case is all-metal. This affects the level of protection of the device from external damage like small bumps and scratches, and cooling. Metal copes well with heating the processor, dissipating the heat it emits. As a result, playing on such a tablet is much more pleasant than on "companions" in plastic cases, which begin to heat up significantly after passing through several game levels. In the hand, the bb-mobile Topol 'LTE case feels like something nice, solid and reliable. There are two colors for this model: a completely black case,
The dimensions of the device are 212 x 126 x 9.4 mm. As you can see, the gadget came out not too thick - and this despite the "protective" back panel. At the same time, the hero of this material weighs a little more than the first bb-mobile Topol '.
The front side is occupied by a screen, a proximity sensor, a speaker and a front 5-megapixel camera.
The headset input is on the top edge, next to it is a MicroUSB port.
The right side is reserved for the on / off buttons of the device and the volume control swing. Both protrude a millimeter above the end of the case, the proximity of the keys does not interfere without problems and to the touch to determine where and which one is located.
The back of the device is occupied by the peephole of the rear 8-megapixel camera and the grilles of a multimedia speaker, a little wheezing at high volume, but quite sonorous.
A plastic cover protects the slot for two SIM-cards miniSIM + microSIM and MicroSD-cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB. And here we can see the difference from the first "Poplar", in which support for only one "SIM card" was implemented.
Screen
As mentioned above, the gadget from the box gets to the user with a protective film already glued to the screen. It is high-quality and almost does not feel when pressed, is removed easily, but the desire to disrupt it immediately does not arise.
The 8-inch IPS display has a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels. Playing on a tablet with such a screen is a pleasure: good picture clarity, pixelation is almost invisible. The widest viewing angles and bright, vivid color rendition - in general, there is something to praise the screen for. Illumination pleases uniformity: no overexposure in the corners. To work with bb-mobile Topol 'LTE in direct sunlight is quite possible: the texts remain readable, except that the picture fades a little. At large tilt angles, the brightness level drops slightly, but there are no more bugs behind the display. Touch multi-touch supports up to five simultaneous touches. All clicks work out normally, without delay.
A set of tools from the chipset manufacturer, namely MediaTek, is designed to adjust color rendering. It is called MiraVision.
If you hold the tablet in a vertical orientation, the thickness of the side frames is about six millimeters, and the top and bottom are about two centimeters. In landscape orientation, it is convenient to grab thickened frames without touching the screen.
In general, bb-mobile Topol 'LTE gives the impression of a reliable fighter. Here you have a solid solid body, which is nice to hold in your hands, and a screen, from which you do not get tired of long work.
operating system
bb-mobile Topol 'LTE is running Android 5.1 Lollipop with Material Design. A lot of texts have already been written about him, so it’s hardly worth repeating. Air updates are supported. The system runs smoothly and without failures.
Performance
It's time to figure out how bb-mobile Topol 'LTE handles games. So, the system is functioning on the new 8-core chipset for MediaTek MT8783 tablets. Frequency - up to 1.3 GHz. Used graphics accelerator Mali-T720MP3. In the arsenal of the device is 2 GB of RAM. The file storage capacity is 16 GB. With such characteristics, the display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels smoothly goes the vast majority of gaming applications from the Play Market. And it’s not going “quietly, barely and moaning a bit”, but on the graphics settings set to the maximum. Streaming video also doesn’t have a “jump” in frames.
AnTuTu synthetic tests give out 37,000 "parrots": a very good result for a mobile device. In general, positioning the bb-mobile Topol 'LTE as a gaming tablet is justified.
Camera
Selfie lovers and everyone who does not disconnect the webcam during video calls have a reason to shout “Hurray!”: The front camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels makes it possible to reveal yourself to the world more often. Compared to competitors 'models (not only Russian, but also foreign), whose front cameras often have a resolution of 2 megapixels, or even 0.3 in general, bb-mobile Topol' LTE takes a leading position. It remains only to take care of good lighting.
As for the rear camera, its resolution is 8 megapixels, and there is also autofocus. The pictures come out high-quality, much sharper than most middle-class tablets. Moreover, bb-mobile Topol 'LTE is not at all positioned as a tool for a photo artist. Even small objects do not lose their shape in the frame. In the fog and twilight, the objects in the photo are still distinguishable, and the hue transmission spectrum is very good. You can also use the flash. And, of course, the clarity of the photographs of the text is particularly pleasing. Both summaries and pages printed on a printer with a drying cartridge are readable.
The camera interface is typical for devices based on MediaTek chipsets:
Communication and wireless modules
Support for two SIM-cards and voice communication allows the tablet to replace the smartphone. Even if such an option is not considered on an ongoing basis, it is convenient to travel out of town without stuffing your backpack to capacity with all kinds of gadgets and chargers for them. Thanks to the support of voice calls, you can talk without a headset. Of course, if the diagonal is 8 inches and the weight of the device is 326 grams, they will not interfere with communication. If your hand runs out of lengthy phone calls, you can use a wired stereo headset. Which, by the way, is of rather good quality as opposed to the plastic “noise boxes” that manufacturers often put in a kit “like everyone else”. Of course, there is consistently well-functioning Bluetooth with Wi-Fi. And also the ability to use bb-mobile Topol 'LTE as a GPS navigator. On the big In comparison with a typical car navigator, the screen is convenient to navigate the terrain. The signatures of geographical objects are placed on the screen without merging and not overlapping each other.
Offline work
A battery with a capacity of 4,000 mAh does not ask for a book of autonomy records, but at the same time, you cannot blame it for discharging in an extremely short time. In the average user mode, when there is time to watch a new 45-minute series or two episodes of 25 minutes each, take several incoming calls, spend about an hour surfing the Internet and play a little, bb-mobile Topol 'LTE goes without an outlet for about a day. If you use the system’s power more intensively, do not turn off the wireless modules and devote maximum time to the games, the battery will discharge in four and a half hours. In general, it’s a very suitable gadget that will allow you to get to work and have fun on the road, and during the day will not be invitingly to peep, alluding to the fact that it would be nice to “refresh yourself”.
Conclusion
It is safe to say that the modernization and rethinking of bb-mobile Topol 'has been successful. The new 8-inch bb-mobile Topol 'LTE is a great option for a gadget suitable for web surfing, GPS navigation and a variety of current games that certainly will not freeze and slow down here. A fairly powerful platform based on an eight-core processor for the MediaTek MT8783 tablets gives good performance and speed. Confirmation of this is about 37,000 points scored in AnTuTu synthetic texts. The all-metal case, assembled, as they say, in good conscience adds strength to the device. The operating system Android 5.1 Lollipop is a good, not buggy "OS", which is easy to manage. It costs bb-mobile Topol 'LTE 14 990 rubles, this is quite a reasonable price. Not so prohibitively cheap