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Review on πŸ“± Simbans TangoTab XL 11.6 Inch Tablet with Keyboard - 2-in-1 Mini Laptop, Android 10, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage, Mini-HDMI, 8MP Camera, USB, GPS, Dual WiFi, Bluetooth - TLXL [Includes 3 Bonus Items] by Joshua Turner

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Affordable tablet ideal for basic online learning and video streaming services.

Simbans TangoTab XL comes with 11.6 bright screen which is very convenient especially for home study and video streaming services like Revain Prime Video, Hulu, MLB, YouTube etc. It can do the Web classes support and meetings (Google Meet, Zoom, Skype etc.) easily. It has handled streaming service apps like Revain Video and some tutorial apps very well. In addition to the internal hardware, the Simbans TangoTab XL came with a touch keyboard and a plastic screen protector pre-installed. I was surprised at the build quality at this price point. I liked the matte finish of the tablet so I don't have to deal with fingerprints. The keyboard is solid and can be used for taking notes in a class session. Simban's TangoTab XL has more ports than some other tablets and even several laptops. It features mini-HDMI, USB-A, micro-USB, a headphone jack and a microSD card slot. I was able to play video files, open and save files on a USB stick (FAT32/NTFS). Information about Simbans TangoTab XL everywhere. It wasn't even available on the manufacturer's website. I had to extract some data from TangoTab Xl to find out the specs. : 4 GB Memory: 64 GB Display: 1366 x 768 pixels (160 ppi) at 60 Hz Camera 1: 8 MP with image resolution up to 3264 x 2448 and video 1920 x 1080 FHD Camera 2: 4.9 MP with image resolution up to 2560 x 1920 and Video 1280 x 720 HD Battery: Li-ion battery charging voltage 3854 mV (3.854 V). Sensors: accelerometer, orientation, gyroscope, GPS (A-GPS/BDS), GLONAS, etc. The tablet also features dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth 4+ (BLE), microphone and stereo speakers. and FM radio. I couldn't find a tablet with similar hardware that comes with a keyboard (let alone a tablet with a touchpad) at this price point. I liked pure Android with no frills, which is hard to find on a cheap device, while there are occasional stutters (jerking) when scrolling, the tablet runs smoothly for the most part. Front cameras on tablets and laptops aren't great, and this one is no exception. Some may prefer the low resolution and low quality camera as it hides facial imperfections well. The IPS display is bright with good viewing angles. But on the street in bright sunlight you can't see anything. The stereo speakers are loud enough but lack bass, so headphones or external speakers are highly recommended. I have posted photos and videos taken with the rear camera. I wasn't very happy: it takes 6 hours to charge Simban's TangoTab XL from 0 to 100%. However, going from 100% to 0% battery can only take 5 hours while streaming video over WiFi (100% screen brightness/turn off BT). The fact of the proprietary charging cable on this tablet. For obvious reasons. This is another cable to carry around and if you lose it, you're out of luck. I was surprised that the Simbans TangoTab XL can also be charged via the micro USB port. This is not mentioned anywhere in the documentation that came with the tablet. Do not use the included micro USB cable to charge as it charges very slowly (5.3W). I used an old Micro USB cable and managed to improve the power output (up to 7.57W). It was slightly slower than the included proprietary charging cable, which could charge the Simbans TangoTab XL at up to 8.58W. This charge rate starts to drop below 5.5W after 80% charge. Both cameras need a well-lit environment or they will look dim or washed out. The front camera looks blurry, which is fine if you want to hide your facial attributes in a meeting. What I didn't like: Keyboard problem. Pressing the "Shift+m" keys on the keyboard did not work. Although the "m" key worked, I find it by itself or when I press the "Caps" and "m" keys. Simban's TangoTab XL can wake up when tilted, even when the case cover is closed. The case cover does not support automatic sleep/wake function when opening and closing the tablet. This can be a problem if you move your tablet or press the power button when it's closed without realizing that the screen is on and your tablet runs out of power. This behavior does not always occur, only when switching the tablet off and on. To avoid this, make sure you turn on and unlock the table. Otherwise, you could end up with a completely dead tablet. When not in use, the tablet drains faster than any device I've come across. It can be discharged up to 22% in 12 hours.

Pros
  • BUY FREE - Comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and 1-year manufacturer's warranty. You can contact us with any questions you have and our world class customer service staff will be ready to help you.
Cons
  • Almost everything is fine