Hisense has announced the followup to their first Android tablet the Sero 7 Pro, announcing two tablets for the Australian market.
Hisense will be bringing a pair of tablets called the Sero 7 and Sero 8, with 7¨ and 8¨ screens to a variety of Australian retailers, and they will be priced to sell. Hisense has advised that the Sero 7 will be priced at $99, while the Sero 8 will be priced slightly higher but still a bargain at $169.
Hisense has dived into Android with gusto in Australia, and indeed around the world. While we’re not going to see their mobiles on our shores yet, we’ve seen one of their tablets last year, as well as their Google certified Android powered VisionTV’s, which launched in May.
Based on this Hisense are definitely all-in on Android, they’ve released their HiShare app which acts as a remote for their Vision TVs. The HiShare app is quite a smooth running experience, offering options to users to control their on-screen cursor on Vision TVs, as well as changing volume and channels and offering a way to ‘cast’media such as pictures, videos and music to the TV.
Andre Iannuzzi, head of marketing, Hisense Australia said of the Sero 7 and Sero 8
Fast processor speed, expandable memory, exceptional battery life coupled with a powerful Android OS is a proven formula for Hisense. We’re bringing tablets with the best possible features customers want, we continue to do that while making them available at a price that’s easy to reach.
And the Sero 7 and Sero 8 tablets, do have some decent specs and features, even with a budget conscious market in mind. Hisense are using the Rockchip processor in both tablets which offer a cost benefit while still supplying a goodly amount of power in Dual and Quad-core configurations depending on which model you opt for.
Specs for the Sero 7 and Sero 8:
| Sero 7(E2171SS) | Sero 8 (E2281) | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 7”,TFT, 1024×600 | 8”,TFT, 1280*800, HD, IPS |
| Processor | Rockchip RK3168,1.2GHz Cortex A9 Dual Core | Rockchip RK3188T, 1.4GHz Cortex A9 Quad Core |
| RAM | 1GB | |
| Storage | 8GB (5GB user accessible) with microSD Card support up to 32GB |
16GB (12GB user accessible) with microSD Card support up to 32GB |
| Cameras | 2MP Rear Camera with 0.3MP Front-Facing Camera | |
| Connectivity | 802.11b/g/n (2.4G), Bluetooth 3.0 | |
| Connections | microUSB plug, 3.5mm earphone Jack | |
| Software | Android 4.4 (Kitkat) with Hisense Design Widget, Hisense personalized wallpaper | |
| Battery | 3000mAh approximately 3-4 Hours battery life | 4000mAh approximately 3-4 Hours battery life |
| Dimensions | 191.5×108.5×10.5mm @ 270grams | 208.8×129.8×10.5mm @ 460grams |
Hisense has released a Features Demonstration video for the Sero 8 which
If you’re in the market for a new tablet, but don’t want to break the bank, the Sero 7 and Sero 8 could be what you’re looking for. You can find the Sero 7 and Sero 8 rolling into Betta Electrical stores and other major retailers across Australia now.
