Zync Z99
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Zync Z99 Tablet Price in India
Zync claims to provide the best tablets currently available in the Indian market, even though still new to the tablet market, they have come to the forefront of technological advancement in their devices. Their devices are not only loaded with top notch technology but they are also of premium quality and pocket friendly. The Zync Z99 is yet no exception and it comes loaded with a 7inch touch screen and 1.2 GHz processor at a very down to earth price.
Features and Specifications
The Zync Z99 tablet comes in a slab form with a 7" TFT LCD capacitive touchscreen. This tablet has a 5-point multitouch display, and a screen resolution of 800x480 pixels. Available in black color, this tablet can be doubled as a smartphone due to the voice call feature it provides, to be made through inserting a sim in the slot provided. This tablet offers 2G connectivity, and 3G can be obtained by using an external dongle. The 1.2 GHz processor of this tablet along with 512 MB of DDR3 RAM allows for the tablet to run on a decent enough speed. It runs on Android v4.0 (IceCream Sandwich), and multiple applications can be stored in it due to the 4 GB internal memory provided (further expandable by 32 GB). The primary camera of this tablet is that of 2 megapixels, and the frontfacing one of VGA quality for video calls. Its 3000 mAh Lithium-polymer battery is good enough for a tablet this size. It is easy to navigate your way around town through this tablet through Google Maps support. The sensors included in this tablet are the G-sensor and dynamic orientation. This tablet can be considered pretty ideal for office use due to the business features it has, such as Email, Document Viewer, Office Suite, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash, Google Search, Google Play Store (Android Market), Aldiko E-Book Reader, and Picasa Integration. When it comes to connectivity, this tablet provides one with a preinstalled HTML browser, Wi-Fi, 3G (through a dongle), GPRS, and Edge. WhatsApp, MSN Messenger, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, GTalk, YouTube, calendar, games, organizer, Ibibio Games, and the BIG Flix subscription are the additional features that this tablet consists of. Along with this tablet comes a screen guard, sleeve pouch, data cable, charger, earphones, and a year's worth of pick and drop warranty.
Design and Quality:
When it comes to the design of the Zync Z99 looks a bit different from the other devices available in the market. Upfront you can see the 7inch screen covering most the front of the device. It is a landscape layout as indicated by the Zync monogram which is located in a landscape format. The backside also looks quite funky and has a very nice feel to. The Zync monogram again is placed in a landscape format, the camera is placed on the top right corner and there is a line running on the top side of the device which also houses the loud speaker slits.
OS and Tech:
The Zync Z99 lags a bit when it comes to the operating software, as the Android v4.0 (IceCream Sandwich) may be considered an outdated one when compared to the more recent versions newer tablets ate rolling out. It will, however, be suitable for those who want basic applications to be installed and are new to the tablet technology. Its 1.2 GHz processor works well enough as long as an abundance of RAM is not taken up. This tablet can be doubled as a smartphone due to the sim slot it comes with, allowing for voice calls to be made. In the connectivity department of this tablet, it stands with 2G supported network, but 3G can be obtained by the use of an external dongle using a microUSB converter. It must be kept in mind, however, that only selected dongles will work with this tablet, whose models must be checked for before attempting to connect one.
Camera and Multimedia:
The primary camera of this tablet is of 2 megapixels, which is good enough for preserving important memories with while on the go. The secondary camera is of VGA quality only, thus allowing for video calls to be made with, and selfies to be taken with if needed. The camera of this tablet makes recording videos possible, and apart from that, video playback is possible with formats of DivX, MKV, MP4, FLV, and XVid. Audio playback is also possible, and Ye formats supported for that are of MP4, WAV, Flac, and eAAC+. For listening to audio, a 3.5mm audio jack is provided with, and a microUSB port with OTG support makes charging and data exchange all the more easier.
Battery and Memory:
The battery, at 3000 mAh (Lithium-polymer), is pretty good considering the size of this tablet, allowing for ample usage and talktime for the users. The internal memory stands average at 4 GB, but that can be expanded by upto 32 GB through inserting a microSD card in the slot provided.
Pros and Cons:
For Pros:
· Affordable
· Slim design
· Stereo speakers
· Good battery life
· BIG Flix subscription.
For Cons:
· Less RAM (512 MB)
· Slow processor
· Outdated OS (Android v4.0)
Verdict:
The Zync Z99 sure does have its perks for basic tablet users and those who are new at using them, but when compared to tablets with similar features as this one, it tends to lose its position. The iBall Slide 2G 7236 falls in the same price range as this one, but consists of a faster processor, and dual Sims. However, it lags when it comes to the battery. Compared to the Micromax Canvas Tab P650E, you can get a better screen resolution and a better front camera with the same features as Zync's, in the same price range.