I’m actually not a pill man. The one pill I owned was an Apple iPad a decade or so in the past. And even that didn’t final, I shortly offered it off, discovering no want for it in my life—my smartphone was greater than sufficient for me.
That, nevertheless, was again then. Now in my forties, my eyesight hasn’t been the identical because it was throughout my youthful days. Glasses now sit above my nostril—the texts on my cellphone swimmingly blurs and hurts my eyes on lengthy reads. Rediscovering my love for studying books—now on its digital type—I hanker for one thing higher than my smartphone for my nightly book-reading classes earlier than heading off to dreamland.
I used to be truly debating on getting a devoted eBook reader or a pill. I used to be leaning on the latter, because it’s extra versatile—I can watch motion pictures, browse the Internet, do social media, and all that, on a coloured display screen too—nevertheless, the benefit of studying on the paper-like E Ink screens was additionally a giant issue. That call, nevertheless, was determined for me by LUMOS once they despatched their newest pill for assessment.
Goodbye, Kindle. Goodbye, Kobo. Howdy, LUMOS Pill.
LUMOS TABLET PRICING
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| LUMOS TABLET WELCOME SCREEN ON FIRST BOOT |
LUMOS, identified for his or her reasonably priced residence theater merchandise—see my LUMOS Projector Overview—has not too long ago launched their very own pill. Merely referred to as LUMOS Pill, they’ve it on two packages; a LUMOS Pill solely bundle (₱6,999.00), and the LUMOS Pill Bundle, which comes with a wi-fi keyboard, mouse, and stylus (₱8,499.00).
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OUT OF THE BOX: WHAT’S INCLUDED
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| LUMOS TABLET BUNDLE UNBOXED |
I obtained the LUMOS Pill Bundle. It was niftily packaged on a good-looking 20 x 35 x 4.5 cm white field. Included inside are:
• LUMOS Pill
• Bluetooth Keyboard
• Bluetooth Mouse
• Stylus Pen
• Case Cowl
• Charger Head (kind G electrical plug)
• USB to Kind-C Cable
• Fast Begin Information
The LUMOS Pill has a pre-installed display screen protector. And just like the LUMOS pill itself, the Bluetooth keyboard is charged utilizing the offered Kind-C cable. The wi-fi mouse is powered by two AAA batteries, which aren’t included. The charger head offered has a Kind-G plug, which doesn’t match electrical shops within the Philippines, so that you’d want a socket adaptor to make use of it—or you’ll be able to merely use any of your previous USB charging heads out of your telephones.
Most individuals don’t actually learn the guide, however I’m not most individuals, lol, so learn the Quickstart Information, I did. It has an ultra-small font that I even have to make use of a magnifying glass to learn. In any case, many of the stuff in it are fairly fundamental, though it helped me discover the place the MicroSD Card slot and the short reset button’s location had been.
I used to be additionally searching for any data on the way to laborious reset the LUMOS Pill, however was unable to seek out it within the guide. I did attempt utilizing the common Energy + Quantity Up Button to reset it—the pill needs to be powered off first, by the way in which—and it labored.
Alternatively, when you have entry to the Settings, this will simply be achieved by going to System > Reset Choices > Erase All Knowledge (Unique apps will probably be restored).
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INSIDE THE TABLET: LUMOS TABLET SPECS
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| LUMOS TABLET SPECS |
LUMOS pill has a bodily dimension of 16.5 x 24.5 x 1.0 cm and weighs 490 g.
It makes use of a BigDroidOS 3 working system on an Android 14 platform—be aware that the specs initially indicated that it’s on Android 13, nevertheless it appears they’ve upgraded it to Android 14 now—operating on an Octa-Core processor.
It has a ten.1 inches IPS panel capacitive display screen with a local decision of 800p (1280p x 800p), which helps 4k (3840p x 2160p).
It comes with a 64GB storage, which may be expanded to 1TB by way of a microSD card slot—topic to compatibility.
The pill has a built-in 3.7V/6000mAh battery which they reportedly say can last as long as 8 hours.
It sports activities two cameras, an 8-megapixel rear digital camera and a 2-megapixel entrance digital camera.
There are the standard Google apps put in on the machine, plus a few film apps you need to use to stream TV exhibits and flicks, together with just a few youngster apps.
I used to be pleasantly shocked to seek out that there isn’t a lot bloatware included with the machine. I additionally like the way it permits a number of customers to create completely different profiles. The Baby Mode and Parental Controls on the settings are additionally welcome for monitoring and limiting a baby’s pill use.
CUSTOMIZING THE LUMOS TABLET
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| LUMOS TABLET APPS, OUT OF THE BOX |
One of many issues I actually like about utilizing an Android machine is how simply it may be custom-made to 1’s wants and style. And since I discover the standard Android look to be a tad boring, I downloaded my favourite Android customizing app, Nova Launcher. I changed the wallpaper to a black and white Evangelion art work by DC Comics illustrator, Evan Cagle, downloaded the ever-present time and climate widget, transformed all of the icons into monochrome, set my rotation completely on vertical, and at last, my LUMOS Pill feels extra like residence.
I additionally set the pill to Darkish Mode, set the Additional Dim display screen setting on, placed on the timer for the Blue Mild filter to return on between 10PM to 6AM on the native Settings app.
To satisfy its want as an leisure hub for touring and even for simply nighttime display screen time earlier than sleep, I put in just a few extra apps from the Google Play Retailer. For music, Spotify (on-line music streaming) and Musicolet (offline music). For movies, YouTube comes pre-installed, so I merely up to date it to the newest model, then added Netflix, and VLC for offline movies.
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| MY CUSTOMIZED LUMOS TABLET HOME SCREEN |
For socmed duties, I plunked within the ordinary trilogy of Fb, Instagram, and Reddit—yup, no X for me.
For my studying wants, I put in my eReader of selection, Moon+ Reader, and for good measure, added in GoodReads. I additionally put in CDisplayEx as my comedian e book reader. I’m truly fairly excited to make use of the LUMOS Desk for studying Marvel, DC, and manga comics!
The pill doesn’t have a local picture gallery app, so you’ll be able to both use Google Images (which takes getting used to) or you’ll be able to obtain your most well-liked Gallery app. I truly use the mod model of QuickPic, which you’ll be able to obtain on GitHub, outdoors PlayStore, since its present model on the PlayStore isn’t what it was after the app was offered off.
For my open supply app depository—or FOSS (Free and Open Supply Software program)—I additionally put in F-Droid.
REAL WORLD USAGE
ON-THE-GO WORK TABLET
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| LUMOS TABLET AS A MINI LAPTOP |
The LUMOS Pill is efficient as a lightweight, on-the-go work pill. You truly received’t miss your laptop computer if you happen to get the LUMOS Pill Bundle, because it already has a wi-fi keyboard and a mouse for simpler typing and navigation.
WPS Workplace productiveness apps are pre-installed, however you can even choose to obtain and set up Microsoft Workplace, since it’s free for units with a display screen dimension of 10.1” or much less, and even Google productiveness apps.
For conventional bloggers like us, there are devoted Blogger and WordPress apps which you need to use on the go.
Vloggers, Instagrammers, and Tiktokerists can make the most of quite a lot of video enhancing apps, from InShot, CapCut, to Adobe Rush.
Efficiency is fairly clean throughout; the video high quality is evident and fonts are simple to learn. You do have to show up the brightness to the max when utilizing it open air.
ALL-AROUND ENTERTAINMENT TABLET
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| WATCHING YOUTUBE VIDEOS ON THE LUMOS TABLET |
Whereas I would use the pill for work on occasion—likely on brief journeys, when it’s simply an excessive amount of of a problem to deliver a laptop computer—what I’m actually gonna use it for is leisure.
It’s good for watching motion pictures and TV collection on native flights the place planes aren’t outfitted with an leisure console, additionally good for an leisure hub whereas hanging out (i.e., ingesting) someplace—like on a resort balcony, maybe—and taking part in on-line video games, which I actually don’t do a lot of. The pill may solid on good TVs and even your LUMOS Projector.
Movies have sharp and vivid colours—you’ll be able to truly make it extra vivid by turning on Colour Improve and Sensible Backlight on the native settings. Audio is as what you’d count on from any common tabs or smartphones, which is understandably skinny, however connecting it on a Bluetooth speaker, and even on a wired moveable speaker utilizing Bluetooth or an ordinary 3.55mm audio jack makes all the pieces sound fuller.
Binge watching on YouTube—related utilizing a WiFi, with Brightness on max, and utilizing the built-in speaker—the battery lasted for 4.5 hours on a full cost.
E READER
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| THE LUMOS TABLET AS AN EBOOK READER |
Studying eBooks is definitely what I’m gonna use the LUMOS Pill for. Utilizing the Moon+ Reader app, I organized my display screen settings to imitate essentially the most paper-like setting as a lot as I can on an IPS show. Listed here are my settings, if you happen to’re
Daytime Indoor Studying Settings:
Machine Blue Mild filter: Off
Machine Additional Dim: Off
Machine Brightness: 0
Machine Studying Mode: Off
Moon+ Reader Visible Choices Font Colour: Black
Moon+ Reader Visible Choices Background Colour: DCD7D1
Moon+ Reader Brightness: -1
Moon+ Reader Blue Mild: 59
Nighttime Studying Settings:
Machine Blue Mild filter: Off
Machine Additional Dim: On
Machine Brightness: 0
Machine Studying Mode: Off
Moon+ Reader Visible Choices Font Colour: Black
Moon+ Reader Visible Choices Background Colour: DCD7D1
Moon+ Reader Brightness: -1
Moon+ Reader Blue Mild: 71
I like the way it doesn’t pressure my eyes that a lot, as in comparison with utilizing a cell phone to learn a e book. Though, after all, it’s nonetheless no match for an precise E Ink machine. It’s simple to make use of when studying indoors, however on out of doors use, glare turns into an element. To fight this, I plan on putting in a matte display screen protector. I’ll replace this the way it fares as soon as I’ve it put in.
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| READING COMIC BOOKS ON LUMOS TABLET |
I’m additionally completely enamored on how I can lastly learn comedian books with out consistently zooming out and in to learn dialogue. The colours are completely vibrant! The LUMOS Pill is ideal as a comic book e book reader.
ONLINE CLASS
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| OUR TODDLER ATTENDING ONLINE CLASS USING THE LUMOS TABLET |
Having a toddler who attends on-line class as soon as every week, we truly discovered it simpler for him to make use of Google Meet on the LUMOS Pill greater than our laptop computer. Apart from being lighter, extra compact, and simpler to deliver—nice for after we’re touring and he truly has a category—it’s additionally simpler for our child to make use of its touchscreen versus utilizing a mouse to click on on buttons. The sound can be satisfactory sufficient with out the necessity to use an exterior speaker.
CAMERA
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| UNEDITED PHOTO USING THE LUMOS TABLET |
LUMOS Pill has two cameras, an 8-megapixel rear most important digital camera and a 2-megapixel entrance digital camera. Whilst you most likely received’t be utilizing the pill as your day by day digital camera, it helps to know that it truly has a good one for when the necessity arises.
Video decision for the entrance digital camera tops at 720p, and 1080p for the again digital camera.
Its picture and video output are fairly first rate on well-lighted conditions, however expectedly grainy on low-light environments. I observed that it typically misfocus, so ensure you press-to-focus earlier than taking pictures.
Its native digital camera app has a Portrait, Skilled, Evening, Sluggish Movement, Time Lapse, and (QR) Scanner mode.
I’m significantly searching for a RAW file output, for a bit extra leeway in picture enhancing, nevertheless it solely offers out JPEGs. It additionally doesn’t have a built-in gyro for video stabilization. There are additionally no optical zooms for ultra-wide and telephoto pictures. These are, after all, anticipated with the pill’s very reasonably priced value level.
IMPROVEMENTS & WISHLIST
Don’t count on the LUMOS Pill to have all of the bells and whistles of pricy high-end tablets, with its value level, it’s truly ok. I do, nonetheless, have just a few issues I want it will possibly have on future iterations.
SCREEN PROTECTOR
The present display screen protector, whereas welcome, can simply be scratched. I used it for a few week with out utilizing something on it however my palms, however I can already see numerous scratches. For this, I plan on changing it with a tempered glass display screen protector which is kind of low cost—round ₱150.00 on-line.
AUTOMATIC AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR / ADAPTIVE BRIGHTNESS
Having a entrance digital camera, I’m truly fairly shocked that the pill doesn’t have an adaptive brightness setting. I believe this will simply be fastened utilizing a software program replace. Though I often have the pill brightness on the bottom setting, not just a few folks would most likely love having this characteristic.
LED CHARGING INDICATOR
Probably not important, since I can simply press the facility button to see the tab’s battery degree, nevertheless it’s a handy contact that I wouldn’t thoughts having.
CLOSE DEVICE UPON LID CLOSURE
Once more, probably not that important, however I simply love this operate. The entrance digital camera can most likely be used as a proximity sensor for the pill to detect lid closure.
AFTER-SALES SUPPORT
The LUMOS Pill has a full guarantee of 1 12 months from date of buy.
Even when they’re a Singaporean model, in case you encounter any points with it, they really have native help right here within the Philippines. I’ve personally tried contacting their after-sales help and was shortly attended to with my issues.
You could contact them at help@lumosprojector.ph or through their FB Messenger Chat by way of their Fb Web page.
FINAL THOUGHTS
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| MY VERDICT ON THE LUMOS TABLET |
The LUMOS Pill is certainly one of the crucial reasonably priced tablets out there right this moment. Efficiency-wise, it’s nearly as good as any entry-level tablets on the market; it’s responsive, video high quality is nice, and battery life is satisfactory. In the event you’re on the hunt for a pill that works fairly effectively, at a lower cost level, and really has buyer help, then the LUMOS Pill is very really useful.
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