TV tablet introduced by GS Group and Tricolor TV

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TV tablet introduced by GS Group and Tricolor TV --

Fri, 14 Nov 2014 09:30

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Investment and industry holding company, the GS Group has launched the first tablet computer designed for viewing satellite television Tricolor TV, the largest Russian satellite operator. The tablet features preinstalled specialised software which allows subscribers to have television viewing access from anywhere in their household with Wi-Fi signal reception. This technological solution, developed by the holding company, is the next step toward implementing the concept of global satellite TV that in the future will be available for viewing anywhere in the world using mobile devices.

The television tablet, Tricolor TV GS700 was developed to expand the boundaries of TV viewing for subscribers of Tricolor TV. The tablet operates as an independent screen in conjunction with a set of two general Satellite digital HD set-top boxes, the GS E501 and the GS S591. This provides the viewer with the opportunity to have access to different content on two TVs simultaneously by using one smart card. The device is also compatible with the GS U510, GS E212 and GS B211 receivers and acts as a mobile remote control. Connection to the set-top boxes is conducted through Wi-Fi networks. The device includes pre-installed apps which allow the user to view and control their satellite TV: Play.Tricolor, Kino.Tricolor and Guide.Tricolor.

The tablet is powered by Android 4.4 KitKat OS and is equipped with a quad-core processor MediaTek MT8127. The device features a seven inch touchscreen display with a 1024 600 pixel resolution and IPS-matrix that provides high quality colour rendering in high contrast and large viewing angles.

The quad-core Mali-450 MP4: 700 MHz video card is responsible for graphics. The tablet s RAM is 1 GB and the internal flash memory is 4 GB. An optional microSD memory card slot up to 32 GB is also available for additional memory. B/g/n Wi-Fi modules and Bluetooth are embedded in the tablet to have an Internet connection and for data exchange. Thus, the device is ideal for video streaming viewing, in particular Tricolor TV channels. GS700 is equipped with a HDMI connector to transmit a high-definition signal to the big screen. In addition, the tablet supports Miracast technology to render wireless signal transmissions and features GPS navigation system.

The tablet boasts two cameras: the main one having a resolution of 2MP and the front-facing one having 0.3 MP. The device weighs around 280g and the battery capacity is equal to 2800 mAh which allows the device to operate on standby mode for up to 200 hours without charging and around 5 hours of active use in video playback mode.

The tablet was developed under the technological philosophy that is powered by three key fundamentals: smart remote control, multiscreen and interactive entertaining services. The tablet aims at simplifying subscriber s consumption experience and making it more interactive.

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