TCL’s $199 NXTPAPER 8-Inch Android Tablet Launches Today
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– TCL has launched the TCL Tab 8 NXTPAPER 5G, a new compact Android tablet featuring its NXTPAPER display technology, priced at $199.
– The NXTPAPER technology uses hardware and software optimizations, including a matte texture and DC dimming, to reduce eye strain and improve viewing comfort.
– The tablet’s software includes a feature that can convert the display to a black-and-white mode to create an e-reader-like experience.
– It is equipped with modest hardware, including an unnamed octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a 6,000 mAh battery, running Android 15.
– The TCL Tab 8 NXTPAPER 5G is a 5G-connected device that is currently exclusive to Verizon Wireless.
TCL has officially entered the competitive compact Android tablet market with the launch of its new TCL Tab 8 NXTPAPER 5G, available starting today for an attractive price of $199. This device marks the company’s latest effort to bring its unique display technology to a smaller, more portable form factor.
The centerpiece of the tablet is the NXTPAPER display, a technology TCL has been refining for several years. It combines specific hardware and software enhancements designed to reduce eye strain. The screen features a matte texture and employs DC dimming instead of PWM dimming, which is particularly beneficial for viewing in low-light conditions. Additional optimizations target blue light emission, aiming to create a more comfortable viewing experience over long periods. On the software side, a special mode can transform the interface into a black-and-white e-reader simulation.
While similar eye-comfort features have appeared on various smartphones and tablets, this launch represents TCL’s first application of NXTPAPER in a smaller Android tablet. The device sports an 8.7-inch NXTPAPER display and utilizes the newest NXTPAPER 4.0 software that was introduced earlier this year.
Aligning with recent NXTPAPER products, the tablet includes a dedicated physical button for swiftly switching between its different display modes. Under the hood, however, the hardware is modest. It is powered by an unspecified octa-core processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage, specifications that are considered entry-level by today’s standards. For expansion, a microSD card slot is available, and it is powered by a substantial 6,000 mAh battery. The tablet ships with Android 15 out of the box.
A key feature of this model is its 5G connectivity, though it comes with a significant caveat regarding availability. The TCL Tab 8 NXTPAPER will be an exclusive offering for Verizon Wireless at launch. TCL has indicated that the tablet will also arrive on Total Wireless, which is owned by Verizon, at a later date. For now, it can only be purchased directly from Verizon for $199.99.
(Source: 9to5 Google)
