Mercury mTAB Magiq
Mercury mTAB Magiq Tablet Price in India
Mercury is fairly newer supplier of the phones and tablets in the market. But due to its amazing specs and quality build the manufacturer’s phones have been in great demand. Mercury mTab MagiQ combines the quality and power in a single device to bring forth a device that is affordable as well as enjoyable. The devices concentrates on providing the customers with an experience that they won’t be able to forget easily and that would leave a lasting impression on them.
Design
mTab adopts a basic blocky design that feels sturdy in the hand. A sturdy and safe design choice enables the device to shine in all departments when it comes to user experience. The device has beautiful build qualities that set it far apart from the rest of the competition. The front of the device like any other mobile tablet is dominated by a 5 inch screen that is surrounded by black highlight around. That helps the users focus solely on the display and not get distracted by other design features on the face of the device. In addition to the screen the front of the device also contains the 5 capacitive buttons relation to home, search, call, menu and multi-tasking options. The device also contains the prerequisite sensors as well as the mic over the screen. The device is entirely made out of plastic and has a two tone color base. The front of the device other than the screen is entirely black. While the back and sides are pearl white in color. The back contains the primary camera and the Mercury logo in the middle. Other than that, the entire back is left completely bare and simple. The device has rounded edges that lend it a flow and beauty.
The device has a very good button layout as well. The volume rocker is located on the right edge. And the users can find the micro USB slot at the bottom of the device. Overall the device has a simple and clean design that would be appreciated by a lot of users.
Features and Specifications
Mercury mTab MagiQ is supported by an ARM V7 processor. The processor is able to provide decent performance with all the preinstalled apps in the device. But does tend to struggle with newer apps due to the older OS and GPU. The users can also enjoy a 5 Inch TFT display that gives very good results. Due to the device being backlit the device performs well in bright light as well as low light leading to an enjoyable experience. Users also get 4 GB of expandable internal storage.
In addition to good processor and display specs the device also contains all the required connectivity options as well. Including 3G connectivity and Dual-Sim support that provides the users an opportunity to have a single device that can meet all their communication requirements.
OS and Tech
When it comes to the software that is the only department where the device fails to live up to the expectations. Mercury mTab runs on Android 4.0 out of the box. Considering the newer updates and the bug fixes that the Google OS has gone through. The users would be missing on features such as Video calling as well as some newer apps that are only supported by Android 4.4. But other than the older OS the device is able to combine all its elements and technologies to provide a smooth and enjoyable experience to the users.
The device also supports the Flash player that enables the users to enjoy online games and videos through their browser without the need to install any other third party software. Considering the specs and older OS within the device it is able to perform decently in all departments.
Camera and Multimedia
Like the most of the devices on the market mTab also is equipped with dual cameras. The rear camera is 5MP while the front camera is .3MP. Overall the rear camera provides decent results if the users are aware of all the prerequisites of taking a good photo. While the front camera is primarily intended for Video Calling using 3rd party software. The camera app is also very basic and does not contain features such as burst shot mode or panoramic photos.
Battery
Mercury mTab magiQ is powered by 2200mAh battery that can last for up to 13Hrs using its larger capacity and due to smaller screen as compared to the other larger phones on the screen the device perform exceptionally well in the battery department.
Pros and Cons
Pros
· 5 Inch TFT Screen
· Dual Sim
· Expandable memory
· Dual Camera
· Flash Supported
Cons
· Only 4 GB of internal storage
· Older OS upgrades not possible
· Lack of Panoramic and burst shot mode in camera
Verdict
Considering the age of the device the mTab is able to perform quite well and is more that capable for internet browsing and handling other day to day tasks. For those customers seeking a budget phone with good camera and decent display should certainly go for it. The similar devices include Lava Iris 406q and Lava IvoryS.