The market for sturdy tablets has a new entrant: the Doogee R08, a device designed to endure the toughest environments, promising both durability and performance. This rugged tablet is equipped to handle drops, water submersion, and extreme temperatures, making it an ideal choice for users needing a device that can survive challenging conditions.
The Doogee R08 boasts an array of certifications, including IP68, IP69, and MIL-STD-810H, confirming its capabilities to be dust, water, and shock-resistant. The robust tablet is designed to operate effortlessly between -40 °C to 70 °C, which adds to its appeal for outdoor or industrial use.
The tablet itself measures 249.5 x 167.8 mm with a thickness of 13.5 mm and weighs 716 grams, reflecting its solid build. Internally, the Doogee R08 features an MT8788 chipset that houses four Cortex A73 and Cortex A53 cores, and an ARM Mali-G72 MP3 GPU for graphical tasks. It comes with 6 GB of LPDDR4X RAM, which can be virtually extended by an additional 4 GB, coupled with a sizeable 256 GB of UFS internal storage. Users looking for even more space can expand the storage further, provided they are not utilizing the dual SIM capability.
The tablet is also equipped with a GNSS module supporting GPS, Beidou, Glonass, and Galileo positioning systems, although NFC is absent. It does include a compass and robust security features such as a fingerprint sensor on the side and facial recognition capabilities through the 5 MP front camera. The rear-facing main camera boasts a resolution of 13 MP for clear photography.
The Doogee R08 features a 10.1-inch screen with a 1280 x 800 resolution, which provides ample screen real estate for various tasks. A robust 7680 mAh battery powers the tablet, supporting charging speeds of up to 10 watts. For audio, users can rely on the dual-speaker setup for clear and loud sound output.
The Doogee R08 rugged tablet is now available directly from the manufacturer and can be availed for $329. Its blend of hardy specifications and affordability makes it a compelling choice for consumers seeking a resilient and reliable tablet for use in extreme conditions.
