I’m actually not a pill man. The one pill I owned was an Apple iPad a decade or so in the past. And even that didn’t final, I rapidly bought it off, discovering no want for it in my life—my smartphone was greater than sufficient for me.
That, nevertheless, was again then. Now in my forties, my eyesight hasn’t been the identical because it was throughout my youthful days. Glasses now sit above my nostril—the texts on my cellphone swimmingly blurs and hurts my eyes on lengthy reads. Rediscovering my love for studying books—now on its digital type—I hanker for one thing higher than my smartphone for my nightly book-reading periods earlier than heading off to dreamland.
I used to be truly debating on getting a devoted eBook reader or a pill. I used to be leaning on the latter, because it’s extra versatile—I can watch films, browse the Web, do social media, and all that, on a coloured display screen too—nevertheless, the convenience of studying on the paper-like E Ink screens was additionally a giant issue. That call, nevertheless, was determined for me by LUMOS once they despatched their newest pill for evaluation.
Goodbye, Kindle. Goodbye, Kobo. Hey, LUMOS Pill.
LUMOS TABLET PRICING
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| LUMOS TABLET WELCOME SCREEN ON FIRST BOOT |
LUMOS, recognized for his or her inexpensive house theater merchandise—see my LUMOS Projector Assessment—has lately launched their very own pill. Merely known as LUMOS Pill, they’ve it on two packages; a LUMOS Pill solely package deal (₱6,999.00), and the LUMOS Pill Bundle, which comes with a wi-fi keyboard, mouse, and stylus (₱8,499.00).
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OUT OF THE BOX: WHAT’S INCLUDED
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| LUMOS TABLET BUNDLE UNBOXED |
I acquired the LUMOS Pill Bundle. It was niftily packaged on a good-looking 20 x 35 x 4.5 cm white field. Included inside are:
• LUMOS Pill
• Bluetooth Keyboard
• Bluetooth Mouse
• Stylus Pen
• Case Cowl
• Charger Head (sort G electrical plug)
• USB to Sort-C Cable
• Fast Begin Information
The LUMOS Pill has a pre-installed display screen protector. And just like the LUMOS pill itself, the Bluetooth keyboard is charged utilizing the supplied Sort-C cable. The wi-fi mouse is powered by two AAA batteries, which aren’t included. The charger head supplied has a Sort-G plug, which doesn’t match electrical retailers within the Philippines, so that you’d want a socket adaptor to make use of it—or you may merely use any of your previous USB charging heads out of your telephones.
Most individuals don’t actually learn the handbook, however I’m not most individuals, lol, so learn the Quickstart Information, I did. It has an ultra-small font that I even have to make use of a magnifying glass to learn. Anyhow, many of the stuff in it are fairly fundamental, though it helped me discover the place the MicroSD Card slot and the fast reset button’s location have been.
I used to be additionally on the lookout for any data on find out how to laborious reset the LUMOS Pill, however was unable to search out it within the handbook. I did strive utilizing the common Energy + Quantity Up Button to reset it—the pill must be powered off first, by the way in which—and it labored.
Alternatively, in case you have entry to the Settings, this will simply be performed by going to System > Reset Choices > Erase All Information (Unique apps will probably be restored).
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INSIDE THE TABLET: LUMOS TABLET SPECS
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| LUMOS TABLET SPECS |
LUMOS pill has a bodily measurement of 16.5 x 24.5 x 1.0 cm and weighs 490 g.
It makes use of a BigDroidOS 3 working system on an Android 14 platform—be aware that the specs initially indicated that it’s on Android 13, nevertheless it appears they’ve upgraded it to Android 14 now—operating on an Octa-Core processor.
It has a ten.1 inches IPS panel capacitive display screen with a local decision of 800p (1280p x 800p), which helps 4k (3840p x 2160p).
It comes with a 64GB storage, which could be expanded to 1TB by way of a microSD card slot—topic to compatibility.
The pill has a built-in 3.7V/6000mAh battery which they reportedly say can last as long as 8 hours.
It sports activities two cameras, an 8-megapixel rear digital camera and a 2-megapixel entrance digital camera.
There are the same old Google apps put in on the gadget, plus a few film apps you should utilize to stream TV reveals and films, together with just a few little one apps.
I used to be pleasantly shocked to search out that there isn’t a lot bloatware included with the gadget. I additionally like the way it permits a number of customers to create completely different profiles. The Youngster Mode and Parental Controls on the settings are additionally welcome for monitoring and limiting a toddler’s pill use.
CUSTOMIZING THE LUMOS TABLET
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| LUMOS TABLET APPS, OUT OF THE BOX |
One of many issues I actually like about utilizing an Android gadget is how simply it may be personalized to 1’s wants and style. And since I discover the standard Android look to be a tad boring, I downloaded my favourite Android customizing app, Nova Launcher. I changed the wallpaper to a black and white Evangelion paintings by DC Comics illustrator, Evan Cagle, downloaded the ever present time and climate widget, transformed all of the icons into monochrome, set my rotation completely on vertical, and at last, my LUMOS Pill feels extra like house.
I additionally set the pill to Darkish Mode, set the Further Dim display screen setting on, placed on the timer for the Blue Gentle filter to return on between 10PM to 6AM on the native Settings app.
To satisfy its want as an leisure hub for touring and even for simply nighttime display screen time earlier than sleep, I put in just a few extra apps from the Google Play Retailer. For music, Spotify (on-line music streaming) and Musicolet (offline music). For movies, YouTube comes pre-installed, so I merely up to date it to the most recent model, then added Netflix, and VLC for offline movies.
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| MY CUSTOMIZED LUMOS TABLET HOME SCREEN |
For socmed duties, I plunked within the regular trilogy of Fb, Instagram, and Reddit—yup, no X for me.
For my studying wants, I put in my eReader of alternative, Moon+ Reader, and for good measure, added in GoodReads. I additionally put in CDisplayEx as my comedian guide reader. I’m truly fairly excited to make use of the LUMOS Desk for studying Marvel, DC, and manga comics!
The pill doesn’t have a local picture gallery app, so you may both use Google Photographs (which takes getting used to) or you may obtain your most well-liked Gallery app. I truly use the mod model of QuickPic, which you’ll obtain on GitHub, exterior PlayStore, since its present model on the PlayStore isn’t what it was once after the app was bought off.
For my open supply app depository—or FOSS (Free and Open Supply Software program)—I additionally put in F-Droid.
REAL WORLD USAGE
ON-THE-GO WORK TABLET
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| LUMOS TABLET AS A MINI LAPTOP |
The LUMOS Pill is efficient as a lightweight, on-the-go work pill. You truly received’t miss your laptop computer for those who get the LUMOS Pill Bundle, because it already has a wi-fi keyboard and a mouse for simpler typing and navigation.
WPS Workplace productiveness apps are pre-installed, however you can too decide to obtain and set up Microsoft Workplace, since it’s free for units with a display screen measurement of 10.1” or much less, and even Google productiveness apps.
For conventional bloggers like us, there are devoted Blogger and WordPress apps which you should utilize on the go.
Vloggers, Instagrammers, and Tiktokerists can make the most of a wide range of video modifying apps, from InShot, CapCut, to Adobe Rush.
Efficiency is fairly easy throughout; the video high quality is obvious and fonts are simple to learn. You do have to show up the brightness to the max when utilizing it outdoor.
ALL-AROUND ENTERTAINMENT TABLET
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| WATCHING YOUTUBE VIDEOS ON THE LUMOS TABLET |
Whereas I would use the pill for work now and again—likely on brief journeys, when it’s simply an excessive amount of of a trouble to convey a laptop computer—what I’m actually gonna use it for is leisure.
It’s excellent for watching films and TV collection on native flights the place planes aren’t outfitted with an leisure console, additionally good for an leisure hub whereas hanging out (i.e., consuming) someplace—like on a resort balcony, maybe—and taking part in on-line video games, which I actually don’t do a lot of. The pill also can forged on good TVs and even your LUMOS Projector.
Movies have sharp and vivid colours—you may truly make it extra vivid by turning on Shade Improve and Good Backlight on the native settings. Audio is as what you’d anticipate from any common tabs or smartphones, which is understandably skinny, however connecting it on a Bluetooth speaker, and even on a wired moveable speaker utilizing Bluetooth or an ordinary 3.55mm audio jack makes every part sound fuller.
Binge watching on YouTube—linked utilizing a WiFi, with Brightness on max, and utilizing the built-in speaker—the battery lasted for 4.5 hours on a full cost.
E READER
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| THE LUMOS TABLET AS AN EBOOK READER |
Studying eBooks is definitely what I’m gonna use the LUMOS Pill for. Utilizing the Moon+ Reader app, I organized my display screen settings to imitate probably the most paper-like setting as a lot as I can on an IPS show. Listed below are my settings, for those who’re
Daytime Indoor Studying Settings:
Machine Blue Gentle filter: Off
Machine Further Dim: Off
Machine Brightness: 0
Machine Studying Mode: Off
Moon+ Reader Visible Choices Font Shade: Black
Moon+ Reader Visible Choices Background Shade: DCD7D1
Moon+ Reader Brightness: -1
Moon+ Reader Blue Gentle: 59
Nighttime Studying Settings:
Machine Blue Gentle filter: Off
Machine Further Dim: On
Machine Brightness: 0
Machine Studying Mode: Off
Moon+ Reader Visible Choices Font Shade: Black
Moon+ Reader Visible Choices Background Shade: DCD7D1
Moon+ Reader Brightness: -1
Moon+ Reader Blue Gentle: 71
I like the way it doesn’t pressure my eyes that a lot, as in comparison with utilizing a cell phone to learn a guide. Though, after all, it’s nonetheless no match for an precise E Ink gadget. It’s simple to make use of when studying indoors, however on outside use, glare turns into an element. To fight this, I plan on putting in a matte display screen protector. I’ll replace this the way it fares as soon as I’ve it put in.
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| READING COMIC BOOKS ON LUMOS TABLET |
I’m additionally completely enamored on how I can lastly learn comedian books with out continuously zooming out and in to learn dialogue. The colours are completely vibrant! The LUMOS Pill is ideal as a comic book guide reader.
ONLINE CLASS
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| OUR TODDLER ATTENDING ONLINE CLASS USING THE LUMOS TABLET |
Having a toddler who attends on-line class as soon as per week, we truly discovered it simpler for him to make use of Google Meet on the LUMOS Pill greater than our laptop computer. Apart from being lighter, extra compact, and simpler to convey—nice for after we’re touring and he truly has a category—it’s additionally simpler for our child to make use of its touchscreen versus utilizing a mouse to click on on buttons. The sound can be ample sufficient with out the necessity to use an exterior speaker.
CAMERA
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| UNEDITED PHOTO USING THE LUMOS TABLET |
LUMOS Pill has two cameras, an 8-megapixel rear primary digital camera and a 2-megapixel entrance digital camera. When you most likely received’t be utilizing the pill as your each day digital camera, it helps to know that it truly has a good one for when the necessity arises.
Video decision for the entrance digital camera tops at 720p, and 1080p for the again digital camera.
Its picture and video output are fairly first rate on well-lighted conditions, however expectedly grainy on low-light environments. I seen that it typically misfocus, so ensure you press-to-focus earlier than capturing.
Its native digital camera app has a Portrait, Skilled, Night time, Gradual Movement, Time Lapse, and (QR) Scanner mode.
I’m significantly on the lookout for a RAW file output, for a bit extra leeway in picture modifying, nevertheless it solely offers out JPEGs. It additionally doesn’t have a built-in gyro for video stabilization. There are additionally no optical zooms for ultra-wide and telephoto pictures. These are, after all, anticipated with the pill’s very inexpensive value level.
IMPROVEMENTS & WISHLIST
Don’t anticipate the LUMOS Pill to have all of the bells and whistles of pricy high-end tablets, with its value level, it’s truly ok. I do, however, have just a few issues I want it might have on future iterations.
SCREEN PROTECTOR
The present display screen protector, whereas welcome, can simply be scratched. I used it for a couple of week with out utilizing something on it however my palms, however I can already see a whole lot of scratches. For this, I plan on changing it with a tempered glass display screen protector which is kind of low cost—round ₱150.00 on-line.
AUTOMATIC AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR / ADAPTIVE BRIGHTNESS
Having a entrance digital camera, I’m truly fairly shocked that the pill doesn’t have an adaptive brightness setting. I believe this will simply be fastened utilizing a software program replace. Though I often have the pill brightness on the bottom setting, not just a few folks would most likely love having this function.
LED CHARGING INDICATOR
Not likely important, since I can simply press the facility button to see the tab’s battery stage, nevertheless it’s a handy contact that I wouldn’t thoughts having.
CLOSE DEVICE UPON LID CLOSURE
Once more, not likely that important, however I simply love this perform. The entrance digital camera can most likely be used as a proximity sensor for the pill to detect lid closure.
AFTER-SALES SUPPORT
The LUMOS Pill has a full guarantee of 1 yr from date of buy.
Even when they’re a Singaporean model, in case you encounter any points with it, they really have native help right here within the Philippines. I’ve personally tried contacting their after-sales help and was rapidly attended to with my issues.
Chances are you’ll contact them at help@lumosprojector.ph or via their FB Messenger Chat by way of their Fb Web page.
FINAL THOUGHTS
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| MY VERDICT ON THE LUMOS TABLET |
The LUMOS Pill is certainly one of the vital inexpensive tablets out there as we speak. Efficiency-wise, it’s nearly as good as any entry-level tablets on the market; it’s responsive, video high quality is sweet, and battery life is ample. For those who’re on the hunt for a pill that works fairly properly, at a cheaper price level, and really has buyer help, then the LUMOS Pill is extremely advisable.
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