Cube iWork 8 Ultimate Review

CUBE Tablet, as one of an old famous brand tablet manufacturer, in order to conform the trend of the development of Windows Tablet, launched its Cube iWork 8 Ultimate Tablet PC not long ago, and committed to creating more good using experience for customers.

Cube iWork 8 Ultimate Appearance: Metal edging
Cube iWork 8 Ultimate has a very high degree of recognition. It is not beacuse of the ultra-high color value or something bizarre innovation, but a circle of metal frame. Different from the simple metal plane border, there is a shallow concave groove, the right body power button and volume button are designed in this shallow groove, making it look more beautiful, and featured with a certain release inadvertently function.

Metal frame and the Button details

Cube iWork 8 Ultimate Interfaces
There is no Windows touch keys in the front of the iWork 8 Ultimate tablet, and the fuselage is more concise. However, theWindows key is not really canceled, but instead of a physical button, which is designed at the top of the fuselage, the same as Micro USB interface, Mini HDMI Interface, TF card slot and 3.5mm headphone jack, which is similar to some cell phone's lock screen button.

Cube iWork 8 Ultimate Package box: Simple style
The whole body of CUBE iWork8 Ultimate is featured with the pure white design, 8-inch screen, much smaller. In total, there is not too much additional modification, just simple great beauty.

Cube iWork 8 Ultimate OS: Windows 10 OS
After reboot is the classic Windows 10 interface, among or daily business, the most used software belongs to Office, PDF and Photoshop. Judged by the CUBE iWork8 Ultimate configurations, there will be no problem to run PS smoothly.

Cube iWork 8 Ultimate Battery Life
In fact, lack of endurance is a common problem with Windows tablet. Cube iWork8 Flagship adopts the latest 14nm process Intel processor and 2GB DDRL3 memory, which have a relatively large decline on power consumption than its previous Cube iWork8 3G tablet. During the 3 hours of testing, the electricity fell from 100% to 40%, in view of some of benchmark projects are still in relatively high energy, iWork8 flagship integrated life among daily use should not be less than seven hours.

Cube iWork 8 Ultimate Benchmark & Performance
First, let'sintroduce the CUBE iWork8 Ultimate configuration information. iWork8 is equipped with the latest Intel Cherry Trail Z8300 processor, 14nm process with improved performance is more energy efficient than the previous generation. In addition, Intel HD Gen8 Graphics with 12 EU core,  making a great improvement on the gaming, 2GB RAM memory with genuine 32bit Windows10 operating system, just right without waste.

Well, the is the benchmark, which is sure to be most important, here we mainly take the 3D Mark test. As we know, 3Dmark is specially designed for measuring the graphics performance of the software, it is equipped with different load scenarios, Including FireStrike, CloudGate and IceStorm modes.

Ice Storm mode score: 11855 points

Fritz Chess Benchmark test results

Verdict:
CUBE iWork8 Ultimate has a plain low-key appearance, uses a 8.0 inches wide view-angle IPS HD display, builds in 2GB RAM + 32GB ROM, carried with the latest Intel Cherry Trail Z8300 processor, which are in first class among the domestic Windows tablets. Moreover, it can smoothly deal with daily scenes, and with the superior experience, which is sure to meet the daily needs of ordinary consumers. However, the 8-inch screen is too small for office, as an emergency supplement or daily entertainment, that is also a good idea.

Source from: http://www.cube-tablet.com/news/cube-iwork-8-ultimate-review/

Cube T8 Plus Review

Though phone call tablet has been more and more common on the current market, lots of customers still prefer to choose this model, and Huawei and ASUS Phablet have been the best sellers. Another manufacture, Cube Tablet has also devoted to updating its own phablet product lines, which has adopted the latest processor, and configurated with quite a high performance, while has a much cheaper price.

Not long ago, Cube has released the Cube T6 and T8 tablet which are carried with the latest MTK8735 quad core processor. And now, Cube Official also released a new Cube T8 4G Octa Core Phone Call Tablet, which is based on the previous Cube T8 model, while assimilated into the new MT8783 octa core processor, and has a 2GB large RAM, equipped with 8.0 inch 1920*1200 pixels FHD IPS screen, as we as a promotion on the camera specs, support 4G network with 5 models and 11 frequencies. It is sure to be a excellent large size 4G phablet with better performace.

Simple and environmentally friendly carton packaging, it has become the Sign Feature of Cube Talk series phablet

The new model was named as Cube T8 Flagship, or Cube T8 Plus.

Standard accessories

Cube T8 Plus has almost the same appearance as the Cube T8 4G, white front, narrow frame. As a phone call tablet, there is a earphone jack at the top, which will be convenient for making and receiving calls. There are also Distance sensor and light sensor nearby.
The T8 Plus has also followed the metal back shell design of its previous model, making the whole tablet a high quality, comfortable feel with the delicate matte surface, relatively good impact resistance and heat dissipation with the aluminum material. Though there is only one Loud speaker at the bottom, the sound is relatively loud.

Power button and volume button are controlled at the arc of the back shell, offering a better hold feeling.

All the interfaces are designed at the top of the tablet. Above are the earphone jack and the USB port. However, there is no HDMI port on the new T8 Plus.

Open the fixed shield cover, you can see the TF card slot and two SIM card slots. T8 Plus also support dual sim card dual standby, and has two sim card slots with difference size, you can directly insert the sim card, without cutting it and no order limit.

 

There is no difference of the total 9.85mm thickness,while only weighs 312g.

 

The same 8.0inch IPS screen, T8 flagship has a 1920*1200 high pixels, while the standard version is equipped with common 1280*800 pixels screen, which is sure to have a better visual effect.

 

Though there is not too many changes on the interface, because of the improvment of the screen resolution, which offers a better shown on both the icon and character. And the processor has also been promoted from quad core to octa core, it also has a quite fast operating experience.

T8 has made some detail innovations, such as you can quickly open the list of programs from the bottom side of the left corner of the small arrow , which will allows you to facilitate a program, at the same time, quickly open new applications.

Application Support small window mode display, multi-window can switch around the order, so multitasking run is even more clear. This feature comparison has practical significance on the big screen on the device, it is also a great feature on the T8 Ultimate.


There are kinds of switches at the Pull-down notification bar, and the multi-task switching icon at the bottom, you can let the program that was recently opened presented as tab arrangement, which is also the new feature after upgrading to the Android 5.0.

Cube T8 Ultimate adopts MediaTek MT8783T processor, while the previous T8 is MT8735P processor. The new model processor has changed from quad-core to octa-core, main frequency has also improved from 1GHz to 1.3GHz, based on 64-bit design, Octa core Cortex-A53 architecture,with ARM Mali-T720 GPU. While doubling upgrade on the memory of 2GB. Because of the resolution improved, a lot more memory has been taken, and the remaining  storage is up to approximately 700MB.

Beacuse of the improvement of the architecture, frequency and memory storage, T8 Ultimate has also gained a higher score on the benchmark than T8'S 20,000 scores, the new product will reach up to over 33,000 scores.

IT supports 2.4GHz / 5GHz dual-band WiFi with a strong signal performance, a MediaTek platform standard Bluetooth, which is more practical for the phone call tablet.

5 Model 11 frequency dual 4G network also provides an excellent network compatibility. Speed ​​software displays it can reach up to broadband bandwidth, download files very quickly.

Phone Call and messaging functions can be used normally, when making call, it will automatically fall back from 4G network to 2G network, then fast  back to 4G mode after call.

 

GPS satellite search and FM stations can serch quickly, signal performance is satisfactory

Except the Flash function, it has a normal using effect  of the Web browser, full HD level resolution also leads to a better reading result.

On the local video decoding aspect, T8 Ultimate supports 1080P decoding capability and high stream files, also supports H.265 video, but not support 4K hardware file.

It also beat big racing game, when testing, the installed games generally have a good support effect

Cube T8 Ultimate camera have a certain upgrade from the previous 30W/200W specification to 200W / 500W pixels, the main rear camera support auto focus, as well as LED flashlight.

Under well-lit situation, the picture clarity is generally satisfactory, which is sure to meet the basic standards of 500W pixels camera.

Shooting under night lights, noise will be more than taking in day

Cube T8 Ultimate Edition is built in a 3800mAh battery, smaller than the 4000mAh battery of the T8. As for the practical battery life, after fully charged, it can continuous use for nearly five hours. Moreover,  it will be not too hot after using for long, there is no obvious change in temperature after a continuous use, you no need to worry about hot. And it has a very low power consumption on standby, when using a mobile card, 11 hours standby power consumption is only 6%.

Conclusion：
The new Cube T8 Ultimate phablet is a big upgrade of the previous generation, with more powerful processor, larger storage, high camera and screen configurations, and the improved 4G network also keep up with the pace of time development. There are also many new changes in system interface, the actual using experience is also outstanding. Such a product price only for 129.99USD, which is sure to have a better performace with the lower price. People interested can get one for your families and friends for the coming Christmas.

Source from: http://www.cube-tablet.com/news/cube-t8-plus-review/

Cube U1 14.1 Inch Cloud Notebook Exposed

Cube Tablet, as a well-known digital manufacturer, has always devoted to creating products with more intimate experience sense. Faced with the fierce competition in the tablet market, CUBE Tablet has created more and more myth in current tablet market.

Recently, CUBE Official has released a new Cube iwork10 Ultimate tablet pc which supports six deformation modes. And now, a new 14.1 inch Intel 64bit quad core Cube U1 Cloud Notebook present will be launched soon. What suprise will this new machine take for us? Let's stay tuned for more news.

CUBE U1 Cloud Notebook Main Features:
- Intel Bay Trail-CR Z3735F quad-core Processor
- 14.1 inch Screen, 1366*768 pixels display
- Low power consumption fanless design
- 10000mA Large capacity battery, Long standby
- Remix (Based on Android OS) + Genuine Windows10 dual operating system
- Support HDMI / OTG / TF Card / Bluetooth functions

CUBE U1 Cloud Notebook Four Highlights:
1. Intel Baytrail-CR Z3735F Quad Core CPU, Providing Smooth Multi-tasking Performance
CUBE U1 Notebook is built in Intel Bay Trail-CR Z3735F quad-core processor, which is committed to meet your daily demands, and suitable for dealing with multi-tasking, making it possible for you to run Microsoft Office, browse Web quickly, as well as have a smooth experience with the high-definition movies and games.

 

2. Ultra-thin body, Fashionable Appearance
CUBE U1 is a 14.1 inch simple light Notebook, added with gorgeous widescreen and much larger storage space, as well as a number of innovative technologies, all providing a wonderful using experience for both work and entertainment. This model is featured with the simple but elegant design, and still have necessary functions and interfaces which is suitable for the daily demands.

 

3. Remix (Based on Android OS) + Genuine Windows10 dual operating system
This Cube Cloud Notebook can not only support Remix OS, which is based on the Android OS, but also support Official Windows10 Dual operating system, which will make entertainment and business integrated.
For entertainment:Remis OS, based on Android OS , is more practical and humanized, it is sure to make your life more convenient.
For business: Genuine Microsoft Windows10 operating system, it can not only achieve mobile office, but also support EXE files as PC, and experience traditional PC and online games smoothly. Moreover, it also support Edge browser and dual system hot start, which will be more convenient for OS switching, allowing you to work and play at a better balance, and satisfy all your demands.


 

4. 10000mA Large Capacity Battery, Long Standby
Depended on Intel's OS power management system, in order to improve performance and energy efficiency of the device, CUBE U1 can manage electric current, power and temperature by running a variety of algorithms simultaneously. Added with the advanced Intel DPTF technology, the U1 notebook gains a longer longer comprehensive using time and standby time under no fanless situation.
Well, more new about the new CUBE U1 Notebook, please stay tuned for our later reports.

Source from: http://www.cube-tablet.com/news/cube-u1-14.1-inch-cloud-notebo-exposed/

PIPO X9 Review

PIPO Tablet has leaded a new type of digital product--Mini PC TV Box according to the demand of the current market in 2015, which looks like a TV Box, while has a full screen and touch pad, and it also is more similiar with the tablet pc, but it can only be worked when connected with the DC power supply.As for the Mini PC TV Box advantages and disadvantages, in summary, it can support a continus usinf for dozens of hours. This kind of product combined the advantages of Tablet PC, TV Box, and mini PC, and offers a full new choice for the customers.

Currently, PIPO Tech has developed two PIPO Mini PC TV Box models--PIPO X8, PIPO X9, and both have gained a lot of popularity from the market. The difference of PIPO X8 and X9 is the screen size. X8 is equipped with a 7 inch scree, while PIPO X9 has a 8.9 large screen.

Judging from the above picture, we can see the two mini pc tv box are more similiar in appearance, while different in size. Moreover, both the PIPO X8 and X9 has offered a better expand performace, such as 1 x RJ45 LAN Port, 4 x Standard USB Ports, 1 x HDMI port, etc.

After connecting with the display via the HDMI cable, the "Mini PC TV Box" will show the external monitor as "Display 2" by default, while the smal screen of its own will be the "Display 1". Well. how to set the two monitors, it has a obivous option on the Windows system. And you can choose "Copy the monitor", or "Expamd the monitor" or "Close one of the monitor" by yourself.

"Copy monitor" means make it show the same contents of the different size screen, and it is sure to be more useful when operating with PPT.

"Expand monitor" can make the different screens show different contents.

What's the Significance of the "Mini PC TV Box"?

1. Compared with the mini pc, it is much safer and has a lower power consumption

2. Compared with the TV Box, is has more functions, and is much more freedom

3. Compared with the traditional tablet, it will be more practical for family using.

Source from: http://www.pipo-store.com/blog/pipo-x-mini-pc-tv-box-review/