Among the popular manufacturers of computers and equipment you do not often find a domestic company. The most popular and proven products are created overseas or in China, and they are in great demand around the world. And we, too, are used to trusting global brands more than Russian ones.
But there are pleasant exceptions - for example, the company IRBIS, which for more than ten years has been quite confidently advancing among other manufacturers. But can it adequately compete with global manufacturers?
The history of the "snow leopard"
It was the name of this representative of the cat family that the creators of the Irbis brand borrowed. They started their work in 2002 and have shown themselves quite well as manufacturers of TVs, PCs and laptops.
The success of this company is that, unlike many other Russian companies manufacturing computer equipment, Irbis uses components from the best world manufacturers to create its products. Therefore, it is not surprising that the company has earned awards from consumer rights funds.
Today, the most popular production segment is tablet computers and smartphones. Thanks to the focus on domestic consumers, they have won recognition by thousands of customers throughout Russia. Today their products are quite popular, the assortment is constantly increasing, as well as the number of customers.
Irbis tablet is a breakthrough among domestic manufacturers
Despite the fact that many Russian-made tablet computers are cautious, the series from this company pleasantly surprised customers with quality and price. In addition, the warranty on the device inspires confidence - they will be able to repair it at home and find the necessary spare parts for repair.
By the way, the price range also played a significant role in the development of this brand. The Irbis TX01 tablet with a rather modest filling under the 7-inch screen costs starting from 2700 rubles. This low cost includes 2 Cortex-A7 cores, a 1.2 GHz processor, not the best 2600 mAh battery, and all this on the system
Android 4.2. Alas, advanced communication systems such as 3g, or at least GPS, are out of the question, and it is unlikely that such configurations could withstand the iron.
The most expensive member of the Irbis family is TW89 (about 15,000 rubles). Then buyers under an 8.9-inch screen expect 4 cores, a processor frequency of 1.3 GHz, 2 GB of RAM, a wonderful 6000 mAh battery: h, and everything is running Windows 8.1.
Golden mean
One of the most popular in the lineup was the Irbis TX 97 tablet. Customer reviews about it are mostly positive, but the device also has its drawbacks.
The 9.7 display is served by 4 MTK8382 cores, and, as practice has shown, this is enough for Android 4.2 to work. Among other features of the filling - the average capacity of RAM (only 1 GB), but a long-lasting battery of 6000 mA: h. The communication systems here are wonderful, many users praise the Irbis tablet for its quality.
Also, buyers liked the external design of the device, including the assembly: it is quite durable, but not heavy. But the decision to hide the slots for SIM and microSD under the removable panel did not really please the users.
Strengths and weaknesses of Irbis
Pros: excellent system performance, long-lasting battery, good viewing angle of the screen, communication quality, case durability.
Cons: outdated Android OS, weak camera 2.0 MP.
In general, there are more positive evaluations than negative ones. But here, when choosing, it is important for you to decide for yourself what needs the Irbis tablet is purchased for, reviews and reviews will help to figure it out. It is up to you to decide.
Tablet "Irbis": reviews and recommendations
In general, the device was well received, but many buyers admit that they purchased it “out of curiosity”.
According to users, the TX 97 is ideal for everyday tasks and surfing the internet. But, alas, part of this merit is an outdated operating system, 4 cores are enough to support the operation of which “with the head”.
This Irbis tablet is not distinguished by a fortified casing, but in general there is enough quality in order not to worry about the safety of the device during everyday transportation. Naturally, it is better to take care of the cover and the protective film in advance.
According to reviews, the Irbis TX tablet lives up to its expectations. The price / quality ratio is very good, although there is still work to do. And who knows, maybe in the future the Snow Leopard will be able to conquer the world market of computer equipment.