entranceOverview TeXet TM-B116. Telephone for the elderly and visually impaired
Very nice e-book. Small, with an excellent E-Ink screen, gluable, simple, with convenient control buttons. But, alas, I will not take it until it takes it: the software requires refinement - the book in the main formats (FB2, EPUB) does not know how to show footnotes and table contents, no words transfer.
Heck. If it were not for these very footnotes, I would have said with a clean conscience - a great book, give two! I will give my grandmother or someone else. Table of contents, transfers - yes detver it's all. Personally, I do not interfere with my absence. And grandmother does not hurt. But here's a footnote - well, sorry, the fact that they are present somewhere at the end of the book are not at all that. Follow them and return back to the right place - it is only extremely patient, calm and leisurely people capable. I will turn out - I have long been a special converter for FB2-texts written, that's it for such devices that the footnotes do not understand. He stupidly shovels the text of the footnotes right inside the text of the book. Or you can still convert books in PDF, the converters corresponding exist. But, Lord, is it so hard to program the footnotes normally? Well, as a last resort, at least as I - inside the text, stuff them. Not the best wayOf course, you can and paint it. But it is better so than nothing. But very, very simple. I believe that one day one of your programmer will definitely cope, FB2 is not so complex format :)
Everything. I am calm, I am completely calm. I forgot about the existence of footnotes, I have purple footnotes, I only read books in which there are no footnotes ... Here. So much better. He agreed, you can continue.
We continue. TeXet TB-116 is an extremely nyash book. And it was the first event in history, when I opening the box with some kind of device, suddenly said: "Oh, what is it nyashny." And, it seems, I generally said this word for the first time in my life. And, it is possible that in the last one. Well ... broke out, it happens :)
I was already tortured to explore the close relative of the heroine of our story - at the beginning of the summer, the texet tb-306 reader came across in my paws. And then I quit ... The screen is glossy, the buttons are sometimes incorrectly pressed, the brake, hung something else ... It seems about all this was repeated not only me, since work on errors, at least that is that It concerns the iron part, was made very qualitatively.
teXet TB-116 is a very simple reader. Apparently, the designer specifically enhance everything superfluous - minimum buttons, minimum menu items (for example, the bookmarks and favorites disappeared compared to TB-306, there is no possibility to change appearance catalogs with books, etc.). Menu is simple and logical. Everything is very simple. It's easier, perhaps, I did not see at all. And it is really cool. No, personally, I am not afraid of difficulties ("Pig - she will always find dirt"), but when I will have to explain the elderly to how to use an e-book, remember the TeXet TB-116 I will be with some longing.
Screen
Standard six-inch E-ink 600x800, not touch. NOT PEARL, I mean, not the last generation, but it is, for my taste, and it does not matter. An excellent screen, not glistened, read from this is a pleasure.
Iron, speed
Which inside the heroine of our story inside the iron, I do not know. For some reason, nothing is written about anything about the processor nor about other components. Have he ever, or what? :) But the book is really very smoking in all respects. That turning the pages when reading books, that loading books that walks through the menu - everything happens easily and quickly. Well done.
Almost nothing is "superfluous." In TB-116 there is no Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G. In addition to the standard miniusb lace, yes slot for microSD cards - only built-in radio Yes MP3 player.
UBS copying speed to the built-in memory - more than three megabytes per second, brakes when copying or removing a large number of small files is also not. There were no problems with connecting to a computer.
Appearance
Very plastic plastic, surprisingly pleasant dark red color. All connectors are thrown into the top face (miniusb, 3.5mm headphones, microSD slot, microphone hole \u003d RESET button). The shutdown key is lonely on the bottom face. Bottoms are empty.
Control
The screen is not sensory, so control is only through the key blocks located to the right of the screen. Keys are comfortable, it is unequivocal. It happens, of course, better - at the same flightbooks - or Kindla they are more in the amount and to fall on them a little easier. But I was definitely satisfied with the keys - and pushing blindly comfortably, and they are tactile pleasant. Hood.
By default, the key block is on the right. But when reading the book you can easily "turn over" - see photos (short press on the off key). That you can easily adapt the book under the sheet not only right, but also with your left hand. Unfortunately, it works only when reading, but not when walking around the menu. Turn the book once and will not work forever.
You can arrange a book and album. At the same time, however, for some reason, the "Up" button will respond for scrolling the pages.
Equipment
Book itself, cover, unbearable charging (stuck in miniusb), separate miniusb lace, 3.5-mm headphones (IMHO, you can immediately throw away), waste paper.
Case
Included with the book goes the usual "leatherette" -chechol. Normal, dense such. Magnetic hat. The latch, unfortunately, is a bit bother - when the case is open, she lightly looms in sight of the right eye. And not to remove it from there. Well, yes the screen does not overlap - already good.
Glitches and disadvantages
1. No sleep mode. It is impossible to book a book quickly and just to sleep, and then as quickly and simply awaken in the same place. You can only turn off, and then turn on, which is not so fast as an output from sleep mode. Yes, even after switching on, the book turns out to be in the main menu, and not on the place where you last stopped. Why is a dream - this health is important? Because when you feel the case, you can very easily click on the control keys. Closing Case List - so it is exactly for the "input" presses. Imagine that you are traveling in the subway and constantly transplanted from the branch of the branch, on the way all the time trying to read - on escalators, waiting for trains, etc. And either you constantly lose time on switching on / off, or you drag the book open, or put up with permanent left presses on the keys. Personally, I do not like one of the options.
2. Enable key. She is good, no question. But in order to enable the book, this key must be kept pressed five seconds, no less. For my taste, light bulb.
3. Fonts. The book presents only one font of five sizes. Nic additional settings Text mapping, as the arrector interval or fields, no (but personally, I would have an amretered interval, yes; on the other hand, when we read paperbooks - you don't complain about such trifles?) But in general, the font is quite pleasant.
4. The only real glitch-bug, which I managed to detect is a clock. When you read something, they are standardly displayed in the status bar, along with the page meter. And not updated. Those. They always show that and only the time you have opened a book and start reading. I hope to get corrected in the nearest firmware.
5. Menu inside books. When you read some text, you can click "Enter" - you will be shown the context menu. When I opened it for the first time - I thought - "Oh, why so little items"? It turned out that they are actually more, and when the menu should drive up and down, you will be safely sent to these items. But, unfortunately, there is nothing like a scroll strip, which would show that there is something else.
6. No search. No. Neither text search options inside books, no book search for books / files by name.
7. Does not reflect enasing books (FB2.zip, etc.)
Walking through the menu
The main menu is simple, understandable, one page.
History. Latest open books. (Only books; pictures and mp3 do not fall here).
Books. The usual file conductor, just not giving to enter the folder where there is no books (swears a strange message "No file") and not showing files that are not books. File manipulations (Delete, Copy, etc.) are not supported.
Music. MP3 player. Able to sort albums and performers. Able to play separate folders. It can play through an external speaker (quietly and dreary) or through the standard 3.5-mm headphones (if through the relatives - then the nightmare is even for my ears, if through good - it is quite normal for me). Volume margin is good. Can work in the background, i.e. It is possible to read and listen to music at the same time. The brakes at the same time, it seems, neither arises or there.
Photo. View pictures. Well, as usual on a black and white screen that displays 16 colors :) But again, I can not help but notice the speed - the pictures in two or three megabytes open quickly.
Files. The same file conductor as in the case of the "Book" menu item, only showing all files, including not supported by the book.
Record. Dictaphone. The quality of the recording is so-so.
Radio. Autopoysk found a bunch of garbage, but did not find "our radio". So choose radio stations - only manually. Specify somewhere the names of the stations is impossible. The sound quality is good. Volume margin - otmnaya. Also can work in the background and without brakes. There is the ability to record the ether - but only current, there is no record on the schedule. Listen through an external speaker without connected headphones (which explicitly perform the role of antenna) hard - hellish noises.
Options. A little surprised by the presence of a strange and uncomfortable calendar here (scratching at one day, try to valued, for example, a couple of months forward). Otherwise - nothing unusual.
The phones have become an integral part of our life, performing the task complex immediately, among which, of course, the main remains still the need to be always in touch. And today we will touch on the issue of communicating with the elderly relatives, one of them quickly adapted and began using smartphones, but there are those who are physically difficult to use the screen and sensory control. Special versions of the phones who received the National name "Babushkone" come to the rescue. It features their enlarged dimensions of the buttons, large numbers and fonts, display elements and the presence of the SOS button. An interesting novelty in this category of phones was presented by the Russian company, launching the sale of TeXet TM-B116.
There are 2 phone versions: TeXet TM-B114 (telephone with a regular charge) and TeXet TM-B116 (charging is used - cupboard). We selected a version with a convenient docking station for charging, made by type of glass. In our opinion and a number of surveyed older relatives, the charging process is really more convenient than the traditional cable connection to the phone. A plus this phone It is inexpensive, you can verify this in the summary table below composed on the basis of the Yandex.Market service data.
teXet TM-B116 Overview
Equipment
Supplied TeXet TM-B116 in a compact package describing the advantages and data according to the characteristics.
The equipment includes a charging station, a MicroUSB cable, network adapter, battery, instruction and warranty card.
Appearance
TeXet TM-B116 is made in a compact black plastic housing. Dimensions (52x106x14 mm) and weight (88 grams) are optimal for convenient placement in the hand.
It did not save on the quality of the assembly, all the details are perfectly adjusted to each other. The lid does not bend under the pressure of the fingers.
Corners and side faces are rounded. The form is symmetric, without protruding elements. Most of the front panel occupies a mechanical keyboard. It consists of twelve buttons with a telephone block and a two-position navigation key.
Digital characters are large. The reception key is painted in green, reset to red. The same buttons participate in navigation and confirmation of actions.
The central part of the TEXET TM-B116 buttons block is highlighted in blue. In the dark, the characters remain legible. Even with a weakened impact of problems with readability should not occur. Additionally, the number duplicate is duplicated by the voice tip, the numbers are currently pressed.
Buttons are pressed easily, the move is medium, the tactile return is good. Use the numeric keypad conveniently.
Above the keyboard at TeXet TM-B116 is a color TFT screen, a diagonal of 1.77 inches.
On the back side The SOS button is displayed. In order to find it with a blind method, an external surface with a texture pattern. This button is required to quickly send a text message, voice call. A separate point is driven by the data on the blood group, illness.
From above on the frame hid a LED indicator that performs the function of the flashlight. On the bottom connector of MicroUSB and contacts for the docking station.
The case is collapsible, under the lid is hidden compartment for a removable battery, a slot for one SIM and a microSD memory card.
Screen
Above the zone of buttons was removed with a color TFT-screen with a diagonal of 1.77 inches and a resolution of 128x160 pixels. Display simple, viewing angles are limited. Fonts are large, well readable.Software and work
TeXet TM-B116 functionality Example of minimalism. Using the menu is easy: contacts, calls, messages, multimedia, organizer, settings.Each section consists of subparagraphs. It is possible to store about 200 contacts in the phone's memory, for each of them the name and separate melody are set.
Among the multimedia features there is a player and radio (works without the need to connect a wired headset). The quality of reception is good, the volume is acceptable.
In the settings, you can adjust the volume, set the general work parameters.
The main function of calls in TeXet TM-B116 is well implemented. The speaker during operation is heard and when placed in the pocket of clothing and bags. Vibrating alert is sensitive. Microphone sensitive. Spoken speaker transmits sound without distortion. For normal communication, there is enough, but the elderly loudness may be insufficient.
Battery
The battery with a capacity of 600 mAh is responsible for the autonomous work. Taking into account the fact that TeXet TM-B116 is a simple phone, it is enough for about 1-2 days autonomous work. The BL-4C label battery is also used in a number of other phones. For charging, there is a convenient docking station.TEXET TM-B116 results
TeXet TM-B116 with enlarged buttons and numbers, voice prompts, emergency buttons, flashlight, extended configuration makes it an excellent option for people with disabilities and elderly relatives. You can only find face to not the highest volume of spoken speaker.Comments:
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E-book, able to easily fire not only with "book" formats different typesBut even with FLAC and OGG. There is a radio. An interesting gadget for your money.
Design, construction
The book comes in a small cardboard box, all the main features of the device are listed on the back. potential buyer This is a plus. The package is good, in addition to the case, there is a regular power supply, and a USB cable, and even a headset. The book itself is small, dimensions are 160 x 124 x 9 mm, weight of 193 grams. The body is trimmed with velvety plastic, in hand hold a book nice. The size of the case is unlikely to allow the device in his pocket, although the TB-116 fits in the winter jacket, but now spring is already spring, so we will have to wear in the bag (in the sense, book owners).
Included there is a cover from the leatherette, it is not bad, there is a slot for the speaker, the lock on the magnet, the case increases the size of the device slightly, but protects against all sides. Especially it will be useful to girls, there are many other other things in bags that can damage the book screen. The burgundy color of the case also hints at the women's audience, or maybe it's red, I do not know. Edging silver, behind there is a slot dynamics, from above - a microSD card slot, a miniusb connector, a microphone hole on combination includes the RESET button. Immediately - headphone jack. The book is gathered well, there are no creak or backlash. In general, it's not why the design and assembly is all right.
Screen
The diagonal of the display is 6 inches, the resolution of 800 x 600 points, 16 grades of gray, the display is not sensory. The paper is good, it is quite nice to read, well, if you want to read a book in the dark, buy yourself a headlamp flashlight like diggers or miners. Homemade will be glad to see you in such a kind.
Control
On the bottom there is a power button, to the right of the display - the flipping buttons, they are needed to move along the device menu. In the middle - the acknowledgment button, next to it - a swing that is responsible for the sound, call an additional menu, for example, while reading. I can find fault with some weth of the placement of items, but, by and large, it is not difficult to deal with the buttons.
Menu and functions
Let's see what can TB-116, I want to note that the functionality is interesting. The main menu is a list of items, the battery charge indicator is displayed at the top of the top, the time is displayed, and the date is also displayed.
The first point is historywhere list contains open files, You can quickly move between those books that you are reading now.
Books, Your library, the book comes already with the right classic literature, will not be superfluous, especially for schoolchildren. Yes, and not for schoolchildren too. Books are supported in PDF, EPUB, FB2, TXT (ANSI / Unicode / UTF-8), WTXT, MOBI, HTM, HTML, PDB, RTF, in essence, this is a complete set, it is more difficult to say that the book cannot open. I liked the speed of work, turning very fast, while reading you can quickly select the font size. I tried to open books in several different formats, everything is in order, there are no problems. The text can be rotated at your request, although it seemed to me the most convenient to read with the usual orientation, at least due to the placement of the flipping buttons. Supported PDF Reflow, and in general, with PDF the book works well, while reading you can run a music player if you need such support. You can save bookmarks, it is also convenient.
MusicThe music player even has equalizer presets, plus supports MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC, OGG, WAV, APE. Here is your e-book. Another question, whether you will use it as a player, although I think that for the consumer it is rather plus than minus. The menu has filters in the artist, album, favorites, records, files, after transferred new, you need to update the library.
PhotoHere everything is clear, you can watch different files, I do not know how in demand is.
Files, browser files, here, too, everything is clear, you can even delete something without connecting to the computer.
Record, the recorder writes in WAV, the quality is not bad if there is a silence, to record lectures can be used - only if the teacher speaks exclusively.
Radio, There is also a record with radio, also in WAV, the possibilities of the receiver are common. In my memory, this is the first book with such a function.
Options, they are settings. You can change the language, find out information about the book, set the time, view the user's manual, it is correct. Immediately the calendar, autotrunction setting, text formatting - font and alignment.
In general, everything is clear from the menu and as simple as possible, I personally do not particularly find something. The main thing is that the consumer receives is the ability to quickly upload memory and proceed to reading. Interesting opportunities associated with playing music, by the way, there is a speaker, for a good book.
Working hours
For charging, you can use a USB cable or a power supply from the kit, the stated time of operation of about 4,000 page pages, 15 hours in listening mode. If you just read, you can read for a very long time, a week at least, you can hardly use the device for more than one hour or two per day.
conclusions
In retail, the book costs about five with more than thousand rubles, I liked the design, except for the burgundy, you can choose a gray book, for boys. Good paper, support for many formats, works quickly, someone may be interested in developed audio calls TB-116. For your money, the product is good, I can only recommend to buy and close your eyes on small flaws.
Sergey Kuzmin ()
teXet has updated the e-ink displays on the basis of e-ink displays, among the innovations of August, a bright model with an individual design - TB-116. The book is very responsive - quickly turns on, navigating the menu and the transition from the page to the page is performed instantly. In addition, the reader has good energy performance: from the Li-Pol battery the ability to view up to 4000 pages and 15 hours of continuous operation in audio mode.
A novelty TB-116 is primarily a comfortable reading on a 6-inch display of the "electronic ink" with a characteristic of 16 grades. Support for the following text formats: PDF, EPUB, FB2, TXT (ANSI / UNICODE / UTF-8), WTXT, MOBI, HTM, HTML, PDB, RTF. Users can also set a time interval for automatic mode View text filesThe PDF File Formatting feature is available (PDF Reflow) and preserving bookmarks.
TB-116 is the most "square" reader, the size of the hull is 160 x 124 mm. With a thickness of only 9 mm. And the easiest weight of all E-INK representatives of TeXet books (just 193 grams) make this reader's mobile companion. These characteristics allow you to comfortably arrange the device in your hand, while the user will not be tired with long reading. Another advantage of TeXet TB-116 is a unique "swivel" design and the ability to rotate text for 360 degrees, which makes the reader equally convenient in the management of both right and left hand.
The TB-116 constructive feature is that for the first time a card slot, a connector for connecting a USB cable, a headphone jack, the RESET / microphone button is located on top of the sidebar, downstairs button on and power indicator. Rear panel e-book It has a pleasant to the touch matte rough coating, and the housing is enclosed in the elegant frame of the gold or silver color, which also enters the button of the button control, as in red, and in the gray version it looks organic and elegant.
Built-in memory (2 GB) will allow you to download great amount Books, while expanding the device's memory can always be due to microSD / SDHC cards (up to 16 GB) - the real library in your pocket or bag, ladies or road! In addition to the literature, you can download entire collections of music, in TeXet TB-116, you have to play audio in MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC, Ogg, WAV, APE formats, and even if it is not enough, you can always contact your favorite radio station: Select the main menu item Radio, tune in to the desired wave and read for nice musical accompaniment. Traditionally, TeXet e-books multifunctional, also access is available from the radio and voice recorder (WAV format entry).
Recommended retail price TeXet TB-116 - 5999 rub.