Although tablets for the public are less likely to feature comparable configurations due to rising RAM/NAND prices, the BNCF CinePad 13 tablet released earlier in Hong Kong has been upgraded to enhance audio and video performance and is equipped with an AG Matte anti-glare IPS screen and DTS eight-channel speakers to bring an outstanding entertainment experience.
Unboxing the BNCF CinePad 13 tablet, in addition to the tablet computer, it also comes with a soft rubber case with a stand and a Type-C data cable. The former protects the body and is convenient for use on a desk, turning it into a mobile media player.
▲ The package comes with a bracket, soft rubber case, and Type-C data cable
▲ CinePad 13 is equipped with a 13.4-inch IPS screen
CinePad 13 is equipped with a 13.4-inch FHD IPS screen, powered by MediaTek MT6769 chipset, with a 13MP lens on the back, and a Powered by DTS logo printed on the back.
▲The Powered by DTS logo is printed on the back of the machine
▲ There is a 13MP lens group on the rear
CinePad 13, which focuses on eight-channel speakers, adopts a 4+4 crossover matrix layout for the speakers. It can be seen that the mid-low frequency cavity occupies a larger space. The Type-C port is placed between the two sets of speakers. The actual playback output volume is full.
▲ The Type C port is placed between the two sets of speakers, and the large cavity of the low-frequency speaker can be seen
▲ The power and volume buttons are placed on the upper left side of the horizontal fuselage
I/O Expansion Part CinePad 13’s power and volume buttons are placed on the upper left side of the horizontal body. It has built-in SIM and MicroSD card slots, and is equipped with a 15,000mAh battery. It is heavy but still feels reasonable in the hand.
▲ Built-in SIM and MicroSD card slot
▲ In the large-size tablet category, CinePad 13 feels good and has a decent weight.
I actually tested the CinePad 13 tablet. Its 13.4-inch IPS giant screen with AG Matte technology provides a good web browsing experience. In addition, the phone has a long screen, and the viewing area is also good when playing YouTube videos.
▲ The 13.4-inch giant screen is perfect for browsing the web
▲ The “usable area” of the full-screen video display screen is quite good
It is expected to run on the Android 16 system. CinePad 13 will take up about 18GB of space after startup. The main DTS function has independent paging settings, and different DTS playback plans can be based on music, videos or games.
▲ The built-in storage takes up about 18GB of capacity after startup, and has a SIM card slot for more convenient mobile Internet access.
▲ DTS sound effects can be set independently for music, videos or games
When this article was published, the BNCF CinePad 13 tablet computer was already on sale in Hong Kong. The 4+128 storage configuration is priced at HK$1,799. It supports up to 4+20 virtual memory to make the system smoother.
Mobile Magazine’s short review: CinePad 13 has a 13.4-inch large screen with good performance at a price of 1,000 yuan, and is equipped with the best DTS eight-channel output in its class. It is quite suitable as a home mobile audio and video playback platform. (Purchase link)
