Asus MeMO Pad 10 (ME103K)

Asus has unveiled its new tablet, the MeMO Pad 10 (ME103K). The Asian firm is known for this kind of mid-range devices as it seeks to gain a foothold among consumers who do not want to pay too much for a terminal.

 The truth is that the team provides a specification very balanced for their cost, so we assure you that you will not be disappointed. The tablet has a 10.1 inch screen with a resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels, which ensure us an acceptable quality. Inside is a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 8064 quad-core processor running at 1.5 gigahertz power. This one is accompanied by a gigabyte of RAM, which can give us problems if we run multiple apps at once.

 Its primary camera is 5 megapixel and 0.3 megapixel front. With the latter we can make all that we want selfies and video calls via third party applications. Its internal memory is 8, 16 or 32 gigabytes, as preferred by the consumer. With it, we can keep all the files you want into the tablet. If we still prove insufficient, we can always resort to a microSD card up to 64 gigabytes.

 Powered by Android 4.4 KitKat, the operating system for phones and tablets Google, which is another sign that is not to compete with high-end tablets (Android Lollipop incorporating standard). The team has some stereo speakers with Sonic Master technology, so you can listen to music through them at a good quality. In terms of connectivity, the device comes with a set of basic connections such as WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS.

 Also, the battery terminal has a battery life of 9.5 hours, enough to entertain while on long trips. The tablet will be available in black and white and will hit Europe with a more than competitive price (200 euros) by the end of the year, so it can be a perfect gift ahead of Christmas .

 Design and Display

 The Asus MeMO Pad 10 (ME103K) has a sleek design but both robust, with a rectangular shape and rounded corners to make it easier when holding it. On the sides of the tablet are the volume buttons and the power on and off.

On the opposite side we find a minijack output to 3.5 millimeters, which will connect your headphones to the port, and a microSD slot to expand its memory. The device has dimensions of 256 x 174 x 9.9 mm and weighs 525 grams, which can be a bit heavy compared to other tablets.

The computer comes with a 10.1 inch screen with a resolution of 1,280 x 800 pixels, which ensure us a high quality when play any type of file you want.

 Camera and Multimedia

 Asus MeMO Pad 10 features a 5-megapixel main camera, but in some markets will reach the two megapixel camera, which will allow us to make acceptable pictures. Its front is 0.3 megapixels and it can take selfies, photographs of the moment and make video calls to friends and family via Skype and Hangouts. Remember that apart from one terminal to meet midrange is a little uncomfortable taking snapshot with this type of device, so usually not his forte.

As for its multimedia format, although the company not specified, it can be deduced that feature the most common, such as MP3, Midi, AAC, AMR, WAV, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, 3GP, MP4, 3GPP. Yes, the computer will come with stereo speakers with Sonic Master technology, with which we can listen to songs from our favorite artists to a high standard.

 Power and Memory

Inside, the Asus MeMO Pad 10 (ME103K) come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 8064 quad-core processor running at 1.5 gigahertz power. This one is accompanied by a gigabyte of RAM, which can give us problems if we run multiple apps at once.

As for internal memory, the handset will be available in three sizes: 8, 16 or 32 gigabytes, depending on the space needed by the user. If you still prove insufficient, you can always extend it via a microSD card up to 64 gigabytes. Likewise, if you need more capacity, you can always count on an extra service like DropBox or Google Drive. As if that were not enough, Asus gives you 5 gigabytes on your Webstorage Space, its own system of online storage.

 Operating System and Applications

The device comes with Android 4.4 KitKat, the operating system for phones and tablets Google. With it, you can enjoy more than one million apps in Google Play, the company store in Mountain View. Among the most prominent, are YouTube, Gmail, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.

Asus has built its own interface Asus ZenUI, one of the most visually elegant than the market offers. Among the characteristics that we find leads to the presence of a timeline on the lock screen with the upcoming events that we have indicated in the calendar.

 Connectivity and autonomy

One field in which this terminal is less stresses in connectivity . The team has a number of basic connections like WiFi to connect to wireless networks, Bluetooth to synchronize your device with other terminals, and GPS location data to display. As already mentioned, also comes with a 3.5 mm minijack port so you can connect your headphones to your computer.

Although the company has not yet confirmed the milliamperes are there in the device, we know that has a battery life of 9 hours, which is pretty good for a mid-range terminal.

 Availability and reviews

 The Asus MeMO Pad 10 (ME103K) will be available before the end of the year for a starting price of $ 200, the 8-gigabyte model. This unit is presented as a mid-range terminal with performance balanced, which emphasizes the autonomy and high screen, which allows you to view all the files you want to a high quality. So if you’re looking for an inexpensive tablet ahead of the holidays, this may be your device.

Asus MeMO Pad 10 (ME103K)