Smartron has launched an updated (2018) version of its tbook called tbook flex which now packs 7th Gen Intel Core m3 processor. There’s also an additional, high price variant which is powered by the Intel Core i5 processor. Starting at Rs. 42,990, the tbook is a 2-in-1 convertible laptop meaning users can use it either way- as a laptop or a tablet.
Smartron is India’s first global technology OEM and IoT company that has partnered with Hyderabad IoT startup MiQasa. Company’s products are designed and engineered in India only. It makes smart home products, smartphones, tablets, smart office products, and much more and integrates its smart AI-powered assistant called tronX. Smartron’s tronX is India’s first AI-powered IoT (Internet of Things) platform.
Not wasting much of your time, the Smartron tbook sports aluminum plus magnesium body and comes in two color options- Orange + Grey and Full Grey. It features 12.2-inch WQXGA (2560×1600 pixels) IPS multi-touch display with 16:10 aspect ratio. The screen is coated with fingerprint-resistant oleophobic layer and supports the stylus.
It packs a fast fingerprint scanner to make unlocking the device easy and a Flixstand, a stand with a soft-lock mechanical hinge engineered to provide comfort while watching movies or working. It comes with a backlit keyboard with built-in Bluetooth allowing users to work from a distance and like we mentioned, it is flexible too meaning the screen can be rotated up to 150-degrees.
Coming to the specifications, the Smartron tbook is powered by the 64-bit 7th Gen Intel Core m3-7Y30 (2 cores, 4 threads, 2GHz turbo frequency) processor with 4MB of SmartCache cache. the Core M processor delivers high performance on low power consumption. The other variant that I mentioned is powered by the 7th Gen Intel Core i5-7Y54 (2 cores, 4 threads, 3.20GHz turbo frequency) processor with the same 4MB of SmartCache cache. Both variants come integrated with Intel HD Graphics 615 and pack 4G of LPDDR3 RAM and 128GB SSD (solid-state drive). You can expand the internal storage up to 128GB by attaching an SD card and furthermore, you can enjoy Smartron’s unlimited tcloud storage for storing your data.
The tbook runs on Windows 10 operating system which packs a whole lot of features and the most important one is its ability to automatically switch between desktop and tablet modes. The complete system is powered by a 40Whr lithium polymer battery rated to deliver up to 10 hours of web browsing and 28 days of standby. The box includes 36W (12V/3A) Type C based adapter.
Ports on the device include two full-size USB 3.0, Micro HDMI (for projection), MicroSD card, Type C along with USB 3.0, and a magnetic pogo pin for attaching the keyboard. Connectivity options onboard Smartron tbook include WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Bluetooth v4.0, MIMO, and Intel WiDi (Wireless Display) and sensors include Hall, accelerometer, and gyroscope.
Smartron tbook will be available to buy via Flipkart exclusively starting May 13. The Core m3 variant has been priced at Rs. 42,990 while the Core i5 model comes with a price tag of Rs. 52,990.
