Feature-packed for the budget: Polaroid unveils new Android tablets

MANILA, Philippines - With the worldwide demand for smartphones and other mobile devices increasing by leaps and bounds, Polaroid, the world-renowned brand best known for pioneering instant film cameras, ups the ante as it unveils a revolutionary line of Android-based mobile phones and tablets that deliver superb multimedia entertainment while on the go.

Comprising the line-up are various dual-SIM Android-based touch-screen handsets, including the PROGD16 and PRO4611, and tablet devices Executive 9.7 and Quad7.

Thin, lightweight, and professional-looking, Polaroid’s latest innovations boast powerful processors that allow users to enjoy blazing fast downloads, multimedia application access and Web browsing.

Coupled with ultra-capacitive touch screens and powerful batteries, these devices enable users to listen to music, download movies, make calls and browse the Web for longer stretches of time.

The front and rear cameras capture vivid images which can be viewed on larger screens such as HDTVs and projectors through the built-in HDMI. A 3.5-mm audio jack lets users connect to speaker systems for a stunning audio experience.

Aiming for utmost customer satisfaction, Polaroid developed this particular batch to suit every budget imaginable. At P5,995, the quadcore-powered, seven-inch Quad7 tablet is a budget-friendly option for students’ e-book reading and social media needs.

For an additional P5,795, the PRO4611 single-core smartphone can be bundled together with the Quad7 — a savvy, cost-effective way to complete one’s back-to-school mobile experience.

Users who prefer more sophisticated gadgets will find the Executive 9.7 tablet and PROGD16 smartphone to be fitting choices. Created with heavy-duty, dual-core processors and longer battery life, these devices are fast and efficient, making them excellent devices for gaming and multi-tasking purposes.

In addition, the Executive 9.7 tablet comes with a Bluetooth keyboard. The detachable keyboard was especially designed to fit perfectly with the Executive 9.7 tablet, giving users the freedom to use the tablet as is, or utilize the keyboard for easier text inputs.

The Executive 9.7 and PROGD16 retail at P9,995 and P6,995, respectively.

To complete the mobile experience, all Polaroid mobile devices feature a microSD slot for maximum file storage and a USB port for easy file transfer to flash drives and optimum Wi-Fi connectivity.

All Polaroid products are distributed in the country by RedDot Philippines and are available in stores in leading malls nationwide.

Established in 1937, Polaroid is America’s first instant camera firm. The brainchild of polarization enthusiast Edwin Land, the company is globally recognized as the purveyor of instant film photography, and was one of the first companies to develop digital cameras during the 1990s, followed by multi-format scanners and smart cameras.

Today, the company continues its legacy of leading the world to cutting-edge innovations by developing consumer electronics and eyewear that enhance overall consumer experience.