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Yes, it's still worth buying the Lumia 2520. In this review you get to know the tablets which was announced just over 1 year ago and has been on sale in the international market since December 2013. See the 10 reasons to buy yours:
- Support to talk about 4G/LTE (Up to 150 Mbits/s – uses a Micro SIM);
- Access to complete internet content, without the need to use websites adapted for mobile devices;
- Ultra-fast battery charging (charging 80% of the 8.000mAh battery in up to 1h);
- 6.7 MP primary camera and lens Carl Zeiss, already well known from smartphones Nokia;
- Output microHDMI, allowing direct connection to projectors, TVs or monitors;
- Allows storage expansion using a micro SD card up to 64 Gb;
- Complete Office package pre-installed;
- Offline GPS navigation;
- screen with Full HD resolution and protection Gorilla Glass 2;
- External multi-function keyboard: adds 2070 mAh battery, extender USB ports (2 on the back), carrying case and 2-touch touchpad keyboard, which still controls the charms.
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O Lumia 2520 was the first tablet developed by Nokia and, in addition to being highly anticipated, was the target of several criticisms during the launch. This is because, despite the excellent hardware, it was released and continues to be distributed with the RT Windows, system version designed especially for use with tablets, doomed to die after the update is released Windows 10 from Microsoft.
The main reason for the criticism is the impossibility of using the same software used in the desktop version of the Windows and also system apps cannot be installed Windows Phone. This, of course, will greatly limit developers' interest in creating system-specific applications. RT Windows.
But is this a problem for all users? I say…. not.
For those who are looking for a device that is light, portable, capable of accessing the internet at all times, allowing use for the production of content such as: texts, spreadsheet of calculations, school performances ou PROFESSIONALS and even though plug directly into projectors and makes it possible to consume videos, Musicas, play e take pictures with excellent quality, the Lumia 2520 it is an ideal device.
Now, if your expectation is to use a specific software, which is being used normally in your notebook com Windows 10This tablets it's not for you, just like all other tablets currently available on the Spanish market.
Power Keyboard:
The unit we received for testing came with the Power Keyboard da Nokia, exclusive accessory of the Lumia 2520 which is much more than a simple keyboard.
It is the best combination of cover and keyboard possible, because due to the existing magnetic locks, it is possible to use the tablet in the configuration of a notebook and the locks also keep it closed, when used as a protective cover.
The keyboard has a multi-touch touch pad, its own battery, which guarantees about 5 additional hours of use for the tablets, besides possessing 2 USB ports.
Layout and finish
Have you ever had a smartphone Nokia Lumia top of the line in your hands? The feeling, when having the Lumia 2520 in hand for the first time, is the same as having a Lumia giant.
The same material used in smartphones is also present in tablets and the location of the volume and screen lock/Power commands is exactly the same, as well as the compartment for placing the Micro SIM and card micro SD.
Display
A 10,1 inch screen have resolution Full HD (1080 × 1920 pixels) and protection Gorilla Glass 2, with the technology ClearBack da Nokia, which offers better visibility outdoors and lower power consumption by removing unwanted reflections from the screen.
I tested some videos recorded in Full HD and we can notice every detail of the footage without any imperfection.
speed and performance
I took the test playing Halo: Spartan Assault, Modern Combat5 and other games and didn't notice any slowdown or reduced performance. That is, the processor Snapdragon 800 e CPU Quad-Core de 2.2 GHz e Adreno GPU 330 got the message.
Battery
The battery impressed, especially in the standby mode. I have a tablet with Windows 8 Pro that, like notebooks and tablets Android, consume a lot of energy when in standby.
East not is the case of Lumia 2520 tablet. The first day I received it, I left it on for 12 h No. standby and was consumed only 2% battery charge.
Unfortunately, in my tests, it was not possible to test the battery performance in a standardized way, to give an opinion on the usage time, as my usage was very varied. So, I just go over my feeling and I can say that on none of the days it was necessary to charge the tablet during the day, in fact, I put it in the socket about 6 to 8 times, in 15 days of tests.
Camera
The tablet has two cameras, the main one with 6.7 MP, Carl Zeiss lenses and autofocus, and the secondary with 2 MP, but with HD recording (720p).
When using the main camera it is possible to use the same application present in the smartphones of the Lumia line and in fact, the only detail that was missing in the tablets was the exclusive button for camera activation. But the image capture quality is the same as found on smartphones Lumia. Very positive point.
A secondary camera proved to be ideal not only for selfies, but also for video calls via Skype.
These photos were taken inside my car on a cloudy day, just as an example:
Storage, GPS and 4G connection
The a32 Gb internal storage requires users to make use of the memory card slot, which accepts memory cards up to 64 Gb for storing photos, videos, music and documents, so more space can be used for installing applications, which can only be installed on the internal memory.
O GPS it worked very well and it was interesting to use the Here Mapas inside the car with a 10,1″ screen, but the great benefit of GPS is its use in photo and game applications, such as in the game “How to train my dragon”, which makes use of it to make the game more interactive.
Have one built-in data connection on the tablet is certainly a big plus. Because, despite the ease of sharing your smartphone connection, by enabling sharing, the smartphone's energy consumption increases a lot and runs the risk of running out of battery on the phone.
Meanwhile, using a card MicroSIM 4G on tablet, only use tablet power, ensure your smartphone doesn't run out of battery when you need it most.
Conclusion
Using the operating system RT Windows, which limits the use of applications to those available on the Windows Store, the model will have few updates and apps, which will now be unified with the arrival Windows 10. Negative point here, but for everyday use, it will easily meet the needs of users looking for the mobility of a hybrid device.
O Lumia 2520 is sold at Lojas Americanas, Shoptime, Submarino for prices ranging from R$ 1.457,19 a R$ 2.469,05. This makes it a good option for those looking for something more on a tablet and not just a bigger screen to run their smartphone apps.
This is the true hybrid between smartphone and desktop, as it has hardware and software features of both, for an intermediate price between them.
