Apparently, the competition between global tablet manufacturers has turned serious, which is good for the average user. Today, one of the results of this global process, the Andromeda S900 tablet computer, came to us for testing. It was released by Starway, which is not the most well-known company in the Belarusian market and is headquartered in Hong Kong. At a very reasonable price, this device has a 9.7-inch touchscreen capacitive IPS display, as well as a number of other very interesting features for budget-class gadgets. Obviously, most domestic consumers simply will not be able to pass by such a curious tablet indifferently.Appearance and configuration The front panel of the Andromeda S900 tablet is made of glossy black plastic, which is a traditional solution for most similar devices. In its upper-left corner there is a front-facing VGA camera (0.3 MP), and most of the panel itself is occupied by a 9.7-inch glossy TFT IPS display with a resolution of 1024x768 pixels. The capacitive multitouch screen (designed for 10 simultaneous touches) is made of glass using Glass+Glass technology and provides viewing angles of 176 degrees.The main physical controls and communication ports are located on the right side of the case. There is a 3.5mm headphone jack, a microUSB connector for connecting to a computer, a microSD memory card slot, a microUSB connector for connecting a network adapter, a miniHDMI connector for connecting to a TV, a connector for a power adapter and a power button. There is a dual-purpose button on the upper end (Menu-Home/Volume control) and the Esc button (Back, go to the previous page).In the manufacture of the rear part of the case, gray plastic with a hard rubberized coating was used for a more secure position in the user's hands. There is a tiny hole for the Reset button, a 2 MP rear camera and two stereo speakers.In size, the tablet is slightly smaller than a sheet of standard A4 format - 240x190x9.9 mm, and its weight is 640 g. It is quite convenient to hold such a device in your hands, since touching the back wall causes a feeling of "velvet". However, if you use it for a long time, for example, lying on the couch, then holding the tablet vertically will become problematic. It's also good that there are almost no controls on the ends, otherwise accidental clicks would not have been avoided!The standard package includes the tablet itself, an OTG (USB-microUSB) cable, a USB cable, a charger, a user manual, a warranty card, and a screen protector. All this is packed in a sturdy black cardboard box, which looks very solid.The device is equipped with a 1.2 GHz BoxChip A10 processor paired with a Mali-400 MP graphics accelerator and OpenGL support. So there are no brakes at all when working with Android OS applications (version 4 ICS is installed). Smooth scrolling of the menu, comfortable Internet surfing and watching videos with a resolution up to Super HD (2160p) is quite possible for him. The tablet's RAM is 1 GB (DDR III), and the permanent built-in flash memory is 8 GB. You can increase the file storage space by using microSD/SDHC memory cards (up to a maximum of 32 GB). The battery capacity is 7000 mAh, and the autonomous period promised by the manufacturer should reach about 9 hours. Our testing has confirmed this parameter, but only with the most gentle computer usage.The Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n module is responsible for Internet connection. However, there is another interesting feature here: connecting an external 3G modem via the microUSB port (an OTG adapter is used for this). How convenient this is is debatable. However, it is pleasant that such a possibility is not excluded. You can always access the Internet even if there are no Wi-Fi access points around.The device in operation, as mentioned above, the tablet has a very powerful processor and graphics accelerator, so the launch of applications on it is very fast, and the picture quality leaves the most positive impression. The volume of the speakers when listening to music or watching videos is quite high, although its quality seems to be slightly better if you listen to the sound from the back.The device is equipped with a 3-axis accelerometer, so with any tilt of the body, the image on the screen will quickly assume the "correct" position. The screen is very touch-sensitive, and all commands are executed very quickly. The tablet has many pre-installed applications and widgets that allow you to view photos and videos, read e-books, listen to music, open Word, Excel, and Power Point documents without conversion, create notes using a virtual keyboard, and much more. Using a browser, you can "surf" the Internet, and widgets of various online services will allow you to translate texts from foreign languages, view geographical maps, etc. In addition, it is possible to download a large number of programs through the Google Play app store. It should be noted that the device supports FLASH 11.0 and all popular multimedia formats. In this sense, the Starway tablet is in no way inferior to its counterparts of more famous brands on the Android OS, and in some ways it even surpasses them. For example, due to the large screen size, it is much more comfortable to "surf" online sites and view PDF files than on models with a 7-inch screen. E-book reading, as well as support for various formats, is also excellent here.With the help of a special file manager, you can easily find and, if necessary, delete any file, whether it is located in the main memory or on a microSD card.Verdict The Andromeda S900 computer gives the impression of being a multifunctional and very solid device. It's even difficult to call it mobile in the usual sense of the word. Compared to "smaller" tablets, the screen of this 9.7-inch device really looks like a computer display, rather than an enlarged smartphone. Obviously, this is its main advantage, as well as its more than affordable price - about 300. Of the disadvantages of this gadget, it can be noted, perhaps, the weakness of the glossy front panel, although this feature is inherent in almost all modern tablets. The transparent protective film that comes with the kit is designed to solve this problem. Thus, we can conclude that the Starway Andromeda S900 tablet is a very interesting device for our market and will certainly attract the attention of a wide range of users. The live betting section offers a vast range of events with competitive odds updated in real time. To maximize your in-play potential, always remember to use 1xbet free promo code when you create your new account on the website or through the mobile app. This simple action activates a 100% welcome bonus up to €130, giving you double the money for live wagers on football, tennis, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and many other sports. You can then bet on changing scorelines, red cards, penalty kicks, next goal scorers, or set winners as the action unfolds.