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| ・ Keyboard cover like a notebook PC |
| ・ Lightness of less than 1 kg including keyboard |
| ・ Relatively cheap for domestic manufacturer products |
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| -The keyboard cover is a little loosely fixed. |
| ・ The resolution of the LCD is 1280 x 800, which is modest. |
| ・ The actual battery life is slightly shorter. |
Surprisingly, "10.1 type Windows 8.1 tablet" is Toshiba's first
Toshiba was the first domestic manufacturer to introduce an 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet, but surprisingly the 10-inch tablet was a latecomer. This "dynabook Tab S50" series is a 10.1-inch tablet that uses the 32-bit version of "Windows 8.1 with Bing" as the OS. It appeared in the summer of 2014 as the company's first 10.1-inch Windows 8.1 tablet, and will continue to be sold this fall / winter sales season.
10.1-inch tablet "dynabook Tab S50" series that adopted the 32-bit version of Windows 8.1 with Bing. In addition to over-the-counter models, models with a 3-year warranty are also available for direct online sales (details will be described later).The OS Windows 8.1 with Bing is an edition for low-priced Windows devices that has "Bing" as the standard search engine for Internet Explorer (IE). By clearing some conditions, the OS license fee paid by the PC maker to Microsoft will be virtually free, so there is the advantage that the manufacturing cost can be suppressed and the selling price can be kept low as a result.
Of course, users can change IE's search engine at will after purchase. Other than that, you can use the same functions as the existing Windows 8.1. In other words, Windows 8.1 with Bing is a strategic low-priced edition to popularize Windows-equipped machines at low cost and steal market share from the leading Android tablets and iPads.
By the way, the product lineup of the dynabook Tab S50 series prepares three models depending on the difference in the built-in storage capacity and the presence or absence of the keyboard cover. All prices are open. By adopting Windows 8.1 with Bing, all models are equipped with Office Home and Business 2013 (not Office Premium), but the actual selling price at mass retailers is suppressed to around 50,000 yen (excluding tax). Although it is not a high-end specification, it can be said that it is a series with a good balance of performance, usability, and price.
| Overview of "dynabook Tab S50" series store model | |||
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| Model name | S50 / 36M | S50 / 26M | S50 / 23M |
| Liquid crystal display | 10.1-inch wide (1280 x 800 pixels) | ||
| OS | 32-bit version of Windows 8.1 with Bing | ||
| CPU | Atom Z3735F (1.33GHz / maximum 1.83GHz), 4 cores / 4 threads | ||
| Memory capacity | 2GB (DDR3L-1333) * Cannot be replaced | ||
| Storage capacity | 64GB | 32GB | |
| Graphics | CPU integration (Intel HD Graphics) | ||
| keyboard | Bluetooth keyboard | − | |
| Office suite | Office Home and Business 2013 | ||
| Battery life (JEITA 2.0) | About 7 hours | ||
| Body weight | About 555 grams | ||
| Weight when keyboard is attached | About 995 grams | − | |
| Actual selling price (excluding tax) | The latter half of the 60,000 yen range | Around 60,000 yen | Around 50,000 yen |
The "dynabook Tab S50 / 36M" reviewed this time is the top model in the series. It has a storage capacity of 64GB and is the only one of the three models that comes with a keyboard cover. CPU adopts Atom Z3735F (1.33GHz / maximum 1.83GHz) compatible with 4 cores / 4 threads, Intel HD Graphics (CPU built-in), 2GB memory (DDR3L-1333 DRAM), 10.1 type with 1280 x 800 pixel display Equipped with a wide LCD. The actual selling price at mass retailers is in the high 60,000 yen range (excluding tax).
The photo is the top model "S50 / 36M" with a keyboard cover to be reviewed this time.When comparing the CPU Atom Z3735F with the Atom Z3470 installed in the 8-inch Windows tablet "dynabook Tab VT484 / 23K" released in December 2013, the burst frequency and SDP (Scenario Design Power: power design according to the usage scenario) ), Although there are some differences in memory support, the number of cores, secondary cache, and operating frequency do not change. The usability is almost the same level.
| Main specifications of Atom Z3735F and Atom Z3740 released by Intel | ||
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| product name | Atom Z3735F | Atom Z3740 |
| Number of cores / number of threads | 4/4 | |
| Secondary cache | 2MB | |
| Operating frequency | 1.33GHz | |
| Burst frequency | 1.83GHz | 1.86GHz |
| SDP (Scenario Design Power) | 2.2 watts | 2 watts |
| Maximum memory capacity | 2GB | 4GB |
| Supported memory standards | DDR3L-RS 1333 | LPDDR3-1066 |
| Number of memory channels | single | dual |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 10.6 GB / sec | 17.1 GB / sec |
| Built-in graphics | Intel HD Graphics | |
| Graphics operating frequency | 313MHz | 311MHz |
| Graphics burst frequency | 646MHz | 667MHz |
| Maximum screen resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels | 2560 x 1600 pixels |
| * This is a comparison of the CPU itself, and the actual installed products do not necessarily have the same specifications. |
The size of the main body is about 258.8 (width) x 175 (height) x 9 (thickness) mm in the horizontal position, and the weight is about 555 grams (measured value is 545 grams). Even if you actually bring it, it looks quite light on a 10-inch class Windows tablet. There is no unevenness on the back, and it feels rather slippery, but it is processed so that fingerprints are not easily attached, and you can comfortably hit the software keyboard by holding it with both hands.
A lightweight body of about 555 grams for a 10-inch class Windows tablet.You can comfortably hit the software keyboard by holding it with both hands.Weight comparison of "10-inch class Windows tablet" equipped with major Atom Z3000 series
The 10.1-inch wide LCD display uses a wide viewing angle panel. With a 16:10 aspect ratio of 1280 x 800 pixels, the pixel density is approximately 149 ppi (pixel per inch: number of pixels per inch). It has the same resolution as the 8-inch Windows 8.1 tablet "dynabook Tab S38" series announced at the same time, but the pixel density of the 8-inch is about 188ppi, so it is considerably inferior numerically. In reality, the roughness of the display is not so noticeable, but it may not be suitable for users who value high-definition display.
When using the pre-installed Office Home and Business 2013 for detailed editing work, the 8-inch screen is still narrow and the 10-inch large screen is useful. The advantage of the S50 / 36M is that it can be combined with the included keyboard cover to improve operability and productivity. Also, even when watching videos, the large screen for a tablet and the DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS compatible stereo speakers placed on the left and right ends make it quite comfortable.
The body color is only available in "Satin Gold". The main body size is about 258.8 (width) x 175 (height) x 9 (thickness) mm, and the weight is about 555 grams (measured value is 545 grams). The front has a simple design without a Windows button, and it has a built-in camera with about 1.2 million pixels at the top of the screen (photo = left). On the back, a camera with about 5 million pixels is built in the upper right, the "TOSHIBA" logo is placed in the lower left, and various agency labels such as VCCI are placed in the lower right (photo = right). Although the details are small, the S50 / 36M comes with a keyboard, but because it is treated as a tablet rather than a notebook PC, there is no PC recycling label (when disposing of it in the future, the manufacturer bears the recycling cost in advance. Unlike personal computers with a PC recycling label, each individual may bear the disposal cost, and it is necessary to follow the processing of each local government.) Equipped with a 10.1-inch wide LCD display with a 1280 x 800 pixel display.This will be the same resolution as the 8-inch tablet "dynabook Tab S38" seriesThe communication function is equipped with IEEE802.11b / g / n wireless LAN and Bluetooth 4.0 as standard. Sensors include acceleration, gyro, digital compass, and GPS. It also has a main camera with about 5 million pixels, an in-camera with about 1.2 million pixels, a microSDXC memory card slot (up to 128 GB), Micro USB 2.0, Micro HDMI output, a headphone / headset shared terminal, a stereo speaker, and a monaural microphone. , It is a perfect equipment for a Windows tablet of this class.
Horizontal position. Place the power button, volume button, Windows button, and microphone on the top (photo = left). It's rare to find a 10-inch class Windows tablet that has a Windows button on the top instead of the bottom of the screen. There are only strap holes on the bottom, and there are no interfaces (photo = right) . Headphones and headset shared terminals, left speaker, microSDXC memory card slot, Micro HDMI output, and Micro USB 2.0 are lined up on the left side (photo = left). .. Only the right speaker is built in on the right side (photo = right). Charging is done from the Micro USB terminal, so you can use a commercially available tablet-compatible USB charger.The included AC adapter (5 volt / 2 amp output) is compact and lightweight.The built-in lithium polymer battery has a battery life of about 7.0 hours (JEITA 2.0) and a charging time of about 6.0 hours (when the power is off). Charging is done with the Micro USB terminal. The attached AC adapter was 27 (width) x 43 (depth) x 43 (height) mm in size, weighed 48 grams only for the main unit, and 80 grams including the USB cable (both measured values). It's small and lightweight, so it doesn't get in the way when you carry it.
The included Bluetooth keyboard is equipped with a keyboard with a pitch of about 17.5 mm and a stroke of about 1.5 mm and a touchpad. It is a keyboard specially designed for the tablet itself, and it doubles as a stand and cover. This makes it possible to use it like a notebook PC.
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