Monday 15 November 2021

TabMatics: Neocore E2 Android 10 Review

TabMatics: Neocore E2 10.1" Tablet Review: Due to the fact that the budget tablet marketplace has seen a bit of a  shake up over the last year with the emergence of some high specific...

Never knew an updated Neocore model was recently released. It certainly slipped in under the radar. Neocore's latest model, the E2 has to be very good in order to compete in this marketplace at the moment as there are many new additions that are extremely good value for money. One of those being the Teclast P20HD, which is one of the best new models within the same price range. The P20's specification is huge, and the Neocore E2 is not too far behind.

 

Neocore-E2-Spec

 

One feature where the E2 beats all other tablets at the same price is with its SD storage. The E2 has an enormous maximum limit of one thousand gigabytes, so it is excellent for users who like to store a lot of files like movies and music. Great for people on the go, where the Internet may not always be available.

 

Neocore E2 Quick Spec

 
Android 10
 
Ten Inch Full HD Screen

Snappy Quad Core Processor
 
32GB Hard Drive
 
3GB RAM
 
Dual WiFI
 
SD Card Slot [up to one thousand GB card accepted]
 
HDMI connectivity
 
Two Cameras
 
Bluetooth
 
GPS
 
Headphone Jack
 
2 Speakers
 
8 - 10 Hours Battery Life

Brushed Aluminium rear housing
 
24 Month Warranty


Both the E1 [read about it] and E2 are great choices for the money. Should you buy today? If you're in the market for a new tablet and have researched the other models in the same category, go for it. If not, there is quite a lot of choice out there. From Samsung and Lenovo, to Teclast and Fusion5. You won't go far wrong with the majority of them, that includes the selection from the Necore E series.

Thursday 30 September 2021

Skitnevsky: Teclast P20HD Screen Replacement

Skitnevsky: Teclast P20HD Tablet Review UK: The Teclast P20HD is not only a Tablet, but also a Phablet! Yes, it does have a SIM card slot. Teclast is a Chinese brand, and to be honest,...Teclast P20HD Screen Replacement.

As per my review of this model [see link above], I thought I should add some information regarding the screen. I did mention in the review that the screen is quite delicate and fragile, and it appears that quite a few people are looking for a video guide on how to replace the screen on the P20HD. So here it is.



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Tuesday 28 September 2021

Best Non-Smartphones For 2021

Was watching this video: "Best Dumbphones for Digital Minimalism" and thought it was basically void. You might think the choices are great. But for me, almost every phone Jose picked does not qualify as a "dumb phone", or non-smartphone as I prefer to call them. That's because most of them still have some kind of App functionality, and to me that means it's not really a non-smartphone. A non-smartphone is calls and texts, that's it.



Phones featured in the video


AGM M7 

Kyocera DuraXV Extreme 

LG Classic Flip 

KaiOS devices (Nokia 6300 4G) 

Sunbeam Wireless 

Light Phone 2 

Punkt MP02 

AGM M6 

 

The big majority of these phones are way way overpriced. If you want a phone that's not a Smartphone save some money and just buy one of the older models. Nokia 3210, Samsung B2100 [Great phone], Nokia 8210 or similar. They are really cheap and are definitely the better option. Don't waste your money on any of the models in the video. And the Punkt MP02 [And MP01], what a joke. Over priced and riddled with problems.

 

Previous post: Teclast P20HD Review.

 

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Monday 27 September 2021

Teclast P20HD Tablet Review UK

The Teclast P20HD is not only a Tablet, but also a Phablet! Yes, it does have a SIM card slot. Teclast is a Chinese brand, and to be honest, I never expected much from the P20HD. I thought it would just be another cheap Chinese device that only gets a high  review score due to using the "top reviewers" on Amazon, where a company gives their product to Amazon customers considered "top reviewers" in exchange for an "honest" review. 


Check Price And Latest Customer Reviews / Feedback

 
This can be a bit of a minefield to be honest, because while some people do leave an honest review, alot of the reviewers tend to talk up the product or make it out to be a little better than what it really is. You know the mindset, they've been given the product for free and feel a little bad if they just totally destroy it / diss it etc. So take these reviews with a grain of salt.

But this model is a little different. The Teclast P20HD is actually a pretty good tablet for the price. The spec is really impressive, and the build quality is also very good when compared to its competitors. Don't get me wrong, it's certainly not perfect, no tablet is, especially within this price range. But considering the spec and overall value for money, the P20HD is well worth considering.

Teclast P20HD Quick Specification


  • Android 10 Operating System
  • 10.1-Inch IPS Screen with 1900 x 1200 resolution
  • 64-bit Octa-Core Processor [UNISOC SC9863A]
  • 64GB internal storage
  • 4GB RAM 
  • Micro SD card Slot that can hold up to 512GB (half a terabyte)
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • SIM card slot [4G]
  • WiFi [5G capable]
  • GPS + BDS [BeiDou]
  • Dual Cameras
  • 2-built in stereo speakers
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Internal Microphone
  • Decent battery life



When it comes to RAM, this tablet now beats everything within the same price range. The Neocore E1, which has 3GB RAM was the winner in this department for quite some time, but the P20HD has outdone the E1 with a nice even 4GB RAM. The ability to add a SIM card slot so it can be used as a phablet is also a big bonus.

This tablet is very thin and definitely looks like it would cost more to buy than it actually does. The Bezel is rather small and the screen quality is nice. The build quality is also very good. Despite there being some confusion as to whether the back is actually made from metal or not, I can confirm, the back is made of lightweight metal.

The deivce is quite elegant overall, but has a nice weight to it. However the screen, while excellent quality in terms of colours and clarity has a feeling of fragility to it as well. So protecting the tablet, in particular the screen, with a good quality case would be a good idea.

Good Feedback


There are great reports from people using the P20HD as an every day multi-tasker media workhorse. Mostly to browse the Internet, watch YouTube, Prime, Netflix, social media, gaming etc. There's also good feedback from users relating to its cellular abilities, where some people are using the device as a phablet.

Conflicting opinions on the speakers sound quality. Some say they are not too good, while others say they sound terrible. Personally I think they are pretty good. It is a Tablet after all, and most cheap tablets are well-known for having tinny sounding speakers. This one is no exception.

Problems


Problems, all tablets have a few. With this model its mostly the usual suspects. But don't be deterred, most buyers are very happy with this tablet and haven't experienced any of the problems listed below. Reviews are predominantly positive. Your chances of receiving a trouble-free tablet are high.

Dual Cameras. Camera quality is not up to the mark, mainly due to everyone these days having an excellent camera on their Smartphones. So the comparison always leaves the Smartphone as the champion and makes the tablets cameras look straight out the 80's. Nah, they're not that bad really.

Speakers. Already mentioned, and an area of individual opinion and expectations. I thought they were pretty decent for such a cheap, high spec tablet. Just don't turn the volume up all the way as it will start to sound distorted.

Software. Problems related to software have been reported. Certain Apps can't be installed or end up freezing / locking the tablet.

Headphone socket. The 3.5mm headphone jack on this tablet has been a bit of a disappointment for some users. As a result wireless headphones / earphones are recommended for the people disappointed with the sound quality.

Touch screen. Some have reported that the touchscreen responsiveness has become rather poor over time, or the touchscreen has failed altogether.

Battery Quality. How long should a battery last and be able to retain a decent level of power over a period of around a year of use. Of course, all batteries do start to wane after a while, but there are some users who have reported a very short battery duration with this device, within a timeframe where the battery should have still been at its peak.

Quality Control. There does seem to be a number of customers who have received a faulty / problematic tablet. This does seem like a quality control issue because the contrast between a great device that works really well and one that is riddled with problems seems too far apart for this not to be an issue with quality control.

The good thing is, Teclast are pretty responsive to problems and do have good customer service / aftersales support.

The Teclast P20HD offers good value for money. And with all things considered, including its potential, but rare warts, this is one tablet well worth considering within its respective price category.

Monday 16 August 2021

TR7P: Review: Neocore N1 2019 Model

TR7P: Review: Neocore N1 (Latest Edition): Today I'm going to be talking about a new tablet from the company Neocore. You might recognize the name if you have been looking in the...

Good Review on the Neocore N1. The N1 is not as advanced as the E1 in terms of spec, but is still a good little cheap tablet. Price is lower than the E1. I think 2019 is the latest model for the N1.


Spec [2019]

  • HDMI Port
  • 10.1" Display
  • 16GB Internal Storage
  • 1GB RAM
  • Quad-Core Processor
  • Updatable Operating System
  • SD Card Slot [400GB]
  • Long Battery Life
  • 2-Year Warranty

 

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Thursday 28 January 2021

Speaker Zap: JBL Charge 2 Battery - Replacement Buy Online

Speaker Zap: JBL Charge 2 Battery - Replacement Buy Online: JBL Charge 2 / Charge 2+ [Plus] Battery - Replacement Buy Online. Great speakers, although can suffer from battery problems. If you are expe...

Speaker Zap: JBL Charge 2 Battery - Replacement Buy Online
 

More people are experiencing this problem with certain JBL Bluetooth speakers. Shame really, because I would expect better from a good brand name like JBL. It can be fixed, but that comes at a price. The replacement battery is around £20 and it does not need a specialist to fit. There are tutorial videos online that will guide you through the whole process. Just search on YouTube. Update: I added a video below that shows how to replace the battery.


JBL Charge 2 Battery - Replacement DIY Video [Speeded up] 

 

Tuesday 3 September 2019

Texts Only Phone: Samsung GT-C3590 Flip Phone Review

Texts Only Phone: Samsung GT-C3590 Flip Phone Review: If you’re someone who loves the simplicity and compact design of an up-to-date flip phone that, although quite retro in its design by today’... It's not a fully fledged Smartphone.




Samsung GTC3590 Quick Specification


  • 2.4 Inch TFT display (262K colours)
  • Micro SD Slot (Max 32GB)
  • Micro USB Port
  • 2 Mega Pixel Camera + Video recording
  • Polyphonic Ringtones
  • Normal 3.5mm connection for listening to music / handsfree etc
  • FM Radio
  • SAR LEVEL: 0.33 W/kg (This is very good by today's standards)



A good non-smartphone with some excellent features. Cheaply priced in the UK, USA and India. Easy to find for sale on eBay, and sometimes Amazon. Although the price on Amazon is usually more expensive. 

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