As Ainol's first 9.7" tablet, Ainol Novo 9 Spark attracts huge attention in android tablet market. Ainol Novo 9 Spark has quad-core CPU, 2G RAM, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, dual cameras and amazing retina IPS display. Ainol is always focus on 7 inch android tablets and has produced a few hot 7 inch tablets. Now Ainol expands its product line to 9.7 inch and 10.1 inch. Will Ainol keep its good quality on 9.7 inch tablet?
Allwinner A31 Quad-Core CPU
Ainol Novo 9 Spark adopts Allwinner A31 quad-core CPU, which is the latest innovation of Allwinner Technology. Allwinner A31 is based on Cortex-A7 quad-core and is equipped with GPU SGX544MP2 which has 8 logic core. A31 can decode 4Kx2K resolution video. What is 4Kx2K resolution? 4Kx2K is an extreme high resolution that is generally only used when making a film. You may enjoy cinema experience when you watch video on Ainol Novo 9 Spark. Allwinner A31 also supports 2048x1536 display and Android 4.2 OS.
Retina IPS Display
Retina display is widely used on Apple's products. Now Ainol Novo 9 Spark uses 2548x1536(4:3) resolution retina IPS display. 2548x1536(4:3) resolution may above your expectation if you feel 1280x800 is good enough. I watched a few 4K videos on Ainol Novo 9 Spark and amazed by the top display effect. Ainol Novo 9 Spark is your best choice if you always watch video on your tablet.
10000mAh Battery
Isn't it annoying that the tablet shutdown automatically due to low battery when you are playing games or watch a hot TV series. You will never have such issue after you buy Ainol Novo 9 Spark. Built-in 10000mAh battery plus AXP221 smart battery management chip ensures the best ever battery. Smart battery management chip helps you manage battery dynamically. Though Ainol Novo 9 Spark has a retina display, you don't need to worry battery issue at all. Feel free to play Temple Run on Ainol Novo 9 Spark!
2G RAM & Android 4.1 OS
Ainol Novo 9 Spark runs faster than ordinary 9.7 inch with 2G RAM. Android 4.1 OS is smoother and faster than Android 4.0. Ainol Novo 9 Spark also has dual cameras.
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