Toshiba Encore 8 review: Good cameras and HDMI-out in a chunky chassis

March 13, 2014

There’s a disappointing degree of uniformity in the Windows tablet market. Nearly all the devices use the same processor, feature the same-resolution display, and deliver the same amount of memory and storage. So I’m happy to see Toshiba's differentiating its Encore 8 by providing a mini-HDMI port and boosting the resolution of its rear camera to 8 megapixels. Unfortunately, this 8-inch tablet also stands out by being thicker and heavier than its competition.Like most Windows tablets, the Encore 8 is powered by an Intel Bay Trail-class processor—an Atom 3740, in this case—and it has 2GB of low-power DDR3/1067 memory. The model reviewed here, however, has 64GB of solid-state storage, a feature that renders it $50 pricier than Toshiba’s base Encore 8 model (which has 32GB of memory and goes for $300). Like most tablets in this class, the Encore 8’s IPS display delivers native resolution of 1280 by 800 pixels.To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here

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