This bizarre, rugged tablet has a laser projector and waterproof speakers – we get a review sample to check if you can run your own mini cinema in the pool
- 8849 TANK Pad: rugged tablet with 10.95-inch FHD, 120 Hz screen
- Equipped with 21000mAh battery, 66W charging, dual-SIM 5G support
- Features laser projector, waterproof speakers, durably built for outdoor use
Earlier in 2024 I wrote about the 8849 TANK3 PRO, a rugged smartphone with a huge battery, DLP projector, 200-megapixel camera and camping lamp. Now Unihertz’s 8849 is expanding its range of rugged devices with a tablet version, the 8849 TANK Pad.
The TANK Pad features a 10.95-inch IPS screen with FHD resolution and a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The rugged tablet has IP68 and IP69K ratings, as well as MIL-STD-810H certification, making it resistant to drops, extreme temperatures, dirt, dust and water.
Like the TANK3 PRO, the back of the tablet features a large camping lamp, ideal for outdoor use, and a pair of 105dB waterproof speakers, which provide decent sound reproduction in challenging environments. The camera system features a 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor on the back, with a 32MP Sony IMX616 sensor on the front.
Large 21,000 mAh battery
The massive 23,800mAh battery was perhaps the most important feature of the TANK3 PRO, and while the TANK Pad can’t match that, it comes with a large 21,000mAh battery that supports 66W fast charging, allowing for extended use is with one charge.
The tablet runs Android 14 and is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 chipset. It comes with 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM, with the option for an additional 16GB of virtual memory, and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD.
Connectivity includes dual-SIM 5G support, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, and Wi-Fi 5. Additional features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, a USB Type-C port with OTG, an IR blaster, and a classic headphone jack.
Like the TANK3 PRO smartphone, the TANK Pad features a built-in DLP laser projector with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels, 100 lumens of brightness at the center and 94% brightness uniformity. The manual focus can be adjusted via a physical dial, with a range of 0.5 to 3 meters. For cooling, the device is equipped with two waterproof outlets to remove warm air when the projector is in use.
With its waterproof speakers, powerful projector and rugged durability, the TANK Pad, which retails for $799has the potential to serve as a portable entertainment center. We will soon be testing a test sample to find out if you can really create your own mini outdoor cinema with this device, even in the pool.
