Mobile phone with dual-SIM capability is still popular in Indonesia. This is because the signal capabilities, facilities, and prices of services provided each operator is different. By using the dual-SIM, the user becomes more freely choose service from a worn without mutually SIM card. On June 7, 2012, PT Mandiri Erasa Teknosis (Tabulet Electronics Corp.) introduces three new products, namely Tabulet Troy 2 (Ice Cream Sandwich Android tablet), Tabulet Beat 2 (Ice Cream Sandwich tablet) and Tabulet Sparta (Gingerbread Android smartphone). And this time, the opportunity to review the TeknoUp Sparta Tablet smartphone capabilities. This smartphone uses GSM dual-SIM card, 3.5-inch TFT screen, dual camera, 512 MB internal memory and FM radio. Like what this smartphone capabilities? Look forward to the full review - Speaking technology will.Main Specifications
Quadband GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G UMTS
Dual-SIM standby
Capacitive touch screen 3.5-inch TFT (320 x 480 pixels)
3 MP camera + flash (rear), VGA (front)
Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
ARMv6 processor MT6573 668MHz
512 MB of internal memory, 256 MB RAM
Lithium batteries 1.500mAh
Purchase Package Contents
Handset Tabulet Sparta
Battery
Charger
Handsfree
This micro USB cable
User manual
Warranty card
Design and Body
Encased in a minimalist design with metal buttons, Tabulet Sparta has dimensions of 116 x 62 x 12.9 mm and weighs about 78 grams. On the right side there are volume buttons and camera shutter. On the left side there are only a micro USB port for charging and data transfer to computer. At the top there is the power button and a hole 3.5 mm jack for headphones usage, while at the bottom of the mic body and strap hole to open the back cover.
In the face of Tabulet Sparta, using a 3.5-inch TFT screen. The top of the earpiece and proximity sensor next to them there, the light sensor, and a VGA camera. While at the bottom there are four capacitive button.
Fixed to the rear of Sparta Tabulet resolution 3 megapixel camera and flash and speakers to listen to audio.
While on the inside there are two GSM SIM card slots with 3G HSDPA capabilities komektifitas in one slot. There was also a microSD memory slot that can support up to 32 GB of storage capacity.
Interfaces
Sparta Tabulet using the Android operating system 2.3.5 Gingerbread with a fairly standard interface. Display lockscreen, home screen and also perform standard drawer.
On the home page screen, can seat up to seven pages. When the home button is pressed, will display a choice of seven pages, and is currently on hold for a long time will show the applications that used the last time.
In the notification window, there is a setting Wifi, Bluetooth, Data, GPS and Audio Profile. Audio Profile Settings This is a shortcut to change the sound profile of the General, Silent, Meeting, and Outdoor.
One of the benefits Tabulet Sparta is a dual-SIM card. SIM 1 supports 3G connectivity and SIM 2 only supports 2G. In the user interface, allows users to identify Tabulet Sparta SIM with the look of blue and red.
Input Text
There are two keyboard input options, the standard version of the Android keyboard and Mandarin. Also provided the setting for each of the keyboard to better fit with the convenience of users.
Contacts
Contacts and phone menu consists of five tabs at the bottom, the Phone, Call log, Contacts and Favorite. At the top there pilihab bar group, the search key and the plus (+) which is a shortcut for adding a contact. Also provided speed dial to make a quick call to the contact that we have set.
Messaging
Messaging display in Tabulet Android remains as simple in general. Simple, functional and intuitive. While doing the compose new message, attach the menu is also available, quick text, insert smileys, and others. For sending SMS, the user will always be asked will send it using SIM 1 or SIM 2. But you also can set the default SIM through the SIM management.
For business mailing elelktronik (e-mail), such as smartphones in general, Tabulet Sparta also provides e-mail applications innate and Gmail applications. And do not miss chattting Gtalk application.
Free application also provided a note for you to write messages. In addition, Free Notes can also be used for drawing. There is a choice of colors and brush sizes.
Camera
Tabulet Sparta has dual cameras, one on the front VGA resolution and only on the back of a resolution of 3 MP plus flash. In the camera mode, there are some features of interesting effects, including effects of the standard, mono, sepia, negative, sepia blue, green and sepia. There is also a burst shot feature, namely the choice of 4 shots, 8 shots and 16 shots. But making a decision as soon as this mode is not enabled by large smartphone.
Behind the camera produces images 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution and VGA front camera produces resolution (640 x 480). To the rear camera, photos taken with Sparta is fairly standard. While for the camera front fairly standard, but less good at low-light conditions. Here are the photos Tabulet Sparta.
One of the advantages of dual-SIM smartphone is the front camera. When compared with the Galaxy Y Duos, also enabled smartphone with dual-SIM does not have a front camera, in contrast to Tabulet Sparta. Although still capable of VGA and quality standards, Tabulet Sparta could be used for video calls.
Video Recorder
For video recording, Tabulet Sparta offers three choices of quality, Low (for MMS), Medium, and High (for SD card). Duration of video recording is also provided three options, namely 30 seconds (for MMS), 10 minutes, and 30 minutes. There are default settings such as EV, Scene Mode, Microphone, Anti-flicker, White Balance, etc.. No lag effect as on the photo shoot is also available for video recording. We tried out the video can record 29fps 720 x 480 resolution and saved in 3gp format.
Gallery
Just as Android in general, display gallery in Sparta also standard with 3D effects. If you tilt the phone to the left or right, will show the effect of tilting.
Music Players
Music player in Sparta Tabulet like Android smartphones in general. Sound effect menu is also provided to add sound effects on songs that play. There are four sound effects, namely BassBoost, virtualizer, PresetReverb, and Equalizer. The quality of speakers that sound pretty standard and can be adjusted in volume up to maximum level.
FM Radio
Tabulet Sparta also features FM Radio fasitilas. It looks quite interesting, combining modern and classic look. In the upper display indicates the wave in the form of numbers, while below it appears the indicator needle on the radio waves as a classic. Also there is a coin tuner to manually change the wave. You can also search for waves automatically through an automatic scan. Not to forget the save feature radio, loud speaker, mute and sleep time.
Connectivity
Tabulet Sparta run on GSM Quadband network (850/00/1800/1900 MHz) and 3G UMTS. WCDMA 3G connectivity is only supported on a SIM slot. There is also a Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, microUSB, GPS.
Browser
Applications built-in internet explorer Tabulet able Sparta 8 pages open simultaneously. Zooming process is also smooth and responsive. But occasionally we come across a website that a little heavy for scrolling. We tried to play the video through the YouTube website. Video can be played, but the video is turned using a video player application, not through the site.
Benchmark
Neocore 3D: 34.2 FPS
Multitouch: up to 4 touch
AnTuTu: 1556 points
Battery Life
Sparta Tabulet equipped with a battery capacity of 1500mAh, 200mAh or greater than Y Duos Galaxy. The amount of battery capacity is claimed to be able Sparta up to 8 days standby. When we do a review, equipped with a battery that was quite capable.
Conclusion
Sparta comes with a tagline Tabulet Change the way you learn, work, play and live. Intended for the low-end users up to medium. Dual-SIM capabilities that have deemed suitable for the needs of users in Indonesia are popular with dual-SIM. Although only one of his driver's license that supports up to 3G HSDPA connectivity, we think this is understandable considering the price is only about USD 1.299 million. Not to forget the front camera is also prepared for you who like video call.
Pros:
The ability of dual-SIM (GSM - GSM 3G HSDPA)
Dual camera
Disadvantages:
Body rather thick
