‘Tablet for Games and Multitasking’
Starmobile has a very solid lineup of Android tablets and Engage 8 Quad+ just adds another choice for the picky Pinoy.
Starmobile Engage 8 Quad+ is perfect for those who need a gaming tablet with the speed of a quad core processor and high quality graphics processor. It also presents true multitasking capabilities with its Multi-Window support.
Here’s the Starmobile Engage 8 Quad+:
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| Starmobile Engage 8 Quad+ in white with its Aluminum finish back cover. |
Starmobile Engage 8 Quad+ Performance
The power of Starmobile Engage 8 Quad+ to run very demanding games comes from a 1.6GHz quad core processor from RockChip. This stands out from the usual MediaTek processor used by most locally branded tablets and smartphones.Starmobile also pointed out that Engage 8 Quad+ uses a quad core graphics processor called Mali-400 MP4. Highlighting the number of cores in a tablet’s GPU isn’t common but it’s true that Mali-400 MP4 does deliver high quality 3D graphics especially for games.
Starmobile Engage 8 Quad+ Multi-Window
One feature that continues to elude Android users is true multi-tasking. On a desktop computer, you can work on a Word document while a Google Chrome window is also open showing you what’s latest on your Facebook newsfeed. This isn't the case with Android phones and tablets.Samsung Galaxy Note 3 solved this problem with the ability to display some apps like the calculator on top of other currently open apps. Starmobile Engage 8 Quad+ takes this further by making all apps open in separate window each time you open one – it’s true multitasking on an Android tablet!
Starmobile Engage 8 Quad+ Design, Display and Camera
Starmobile Engage 8 Quad+ follows the 4:3 screen ratio which better suits tablets rather than smartphones. It’s display is a standard IPS LCD panel with a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels but without a scratch resistant layer. Hence, you’ll need the include screen protectors in the box.The back side of Starmobile Engage 8 Quad+ feels very solid with an Aluminum finish and houses the 5MP main camera. We know that this isn't the best camera out there but that’s not really the main function of Android tablets.
Starmobile Engage 8 Quad+ Full Specs
- 1.6GHz Quad Core RockChip RK3188 Processor
- Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean OS
- 7.85 Inch IPS Display @ 1024 x 768 Pixels or 160 PPI
- Mali-400 MP4 GPU
- 5 Megapixel Fixed Focus Main Camera
- 2 Megapixel Front Camera
- 1GB of RAM
- 8GB Internal Storage
- Expandable up to 32GB via Micro SD
- Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Bluetooth 3.0
- GPS with A-GPS Support
- USB OTG Support for 3G Dongles
- HDMI Output
- Motion Sensor
- 3.5mm Audio Jack
- 200.93 x 135.73 x 7.45mm @ 207.22 grams
- 4,000 mAh Li-Po Battery
Should You Buy a Starmobile Engage 8 Quad+?
We’ve already given you the advantages of Starmobile Engage 8 Quad+ like its powerful processors and multi-tasking capabilities. However, it also has its disadvantages like the lack of SIM slots and a somewhat small battery capacity.If we consider the price of Starmobile Engage 8 Quad+ which has an SRP of ₱6,990, it is already a good deal. Starmobile has done a very good job when it comes to Android tablets and Starmobile Engage 8 Quad+ is just another addition to its solid lineup.
