If you are looking for an affordable tablet for work or play, then the LUMOS Tablet may be just what you are looking for. Priced at just $149 for the tablet alone and $228 for a bundle that includes accessories such as a Bluetooth keyboard and case cover, it certainly caught our attention.
Unpacking the LUMOS Tablet
LUMOS is a trusted Singapore brand that is known for its projectors that have received thousands of five-star reviews. The brand has unveiled a new product – a tablet device.
The LUMOS Tablet features a 10.1-inch screen that supports up to 4K resolution. It runs the Android OS, so the interface will be familiar to those who have used other Android tablets.
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This means that you have access to an entire range of Google apps such as YouTube, YT Kids, Google Meet and more straight out of the box. You can also download additional apps via the Google Play Store.
The LUMOS Tablet has 8GB of RAM, something that you would expect to find on more expensive devices. The 6000 mAh battery provides up to eight hours of run time.
We started exploring the LUMOS Tablet by using YouTube. The screen was sufficiently bright even though placed directly next to a window with daylight streaming in.
When placed horizontally, the tablet has speaker ports on both the left and right, allowing for stereo sound. There is also a 3.5 mm headphone jack if you wish to plug in wired headphones. Of course, Bluetooth pairing is also an option.
Parents will appreciate the YouTube Kids app where they can create a kid’s account and enable parental controls.
The device can also function as a learning device for kids.
Another feature of the LUMOS Tablet is that it comes with built-in screen share capability. This allows you to connect the tablet with a Smart TV so that you can watch shows or do presentations on the TV or even a projector.
We also appreciated the ability to make use of the LUMOS Tablet with WPS Office Apps – perfect for doing some work on the tablet on the go. The larger screen is especially useful if you need to look at numbers on a spreadsheet or edit a document.
LUMOS Tablet Bundle
This is also where the LUMOS Tablet Bundle comes in.
The LUMOS Tablet Bundle includes a Bluetooth keyboard, Bluetooth mouse, Stylus Pen and case cover together with the device.
The case cover can be folded into a stand to prop up the tablet.
This allows the LUMOS Tablet to be set up as a highly portable mini-laptop.
Final Thoughts on the LUMOS Tablet
Overall, if you are looking for an affordably priced tablet, the LUMOS Tablet fits the bill.
If you are wondering how they have managed to market it at such a price point, it is probably because of cost savings on parts such as the tablet casing and the camera.
For the tablet bundle, the accessories are quite light as well. And one thing that we noticed was that the keyboard tended to slip around while we were typing away hard on it. Therefore, it would be useful to attach an anti-slip sheet to the underside of the keyboard to keep it from sliding around as you type.
You can find out more about the LUMOS Tablet and purchase it from the LUMOS website.
