Exactly one month ago, local electronics retailer Cherry Mobile signaled its entry into the local PC market with the introduction of its first Alpha series devices. One of these is the Cherry Mobile Alpha Morph, a 2-in-1 Windows-powered tablet that runs on one of Intel’s newest low-power Baytrail processors. Does it offer good value for money like most other things in Cherry Mobile’s now-extensive product line? Or is it a flop? Find out in this Cherry Mobile Alpha Morph review.
Overview
The Morph is the flagship model in Cherry Mobile’s new Alpha series of tabs. It’s the one with the most features, the best retail package, and the most expensive price tag.
We’ve already shown you what comes with every unit during our Alpha Morph unboxing, but here’s a quick list of specs and box contents in case you need a refresher:
Key specs
- 10-inch WXGA (1280×800 pixel resolution) IPS touchscreen display
- 1.33GHz quad-core Intel Z3735D CPU with Intel HD Graphics
- 2GB DDR3 RAM, 32GB internal storage
- Dual-cameras: 2MP rear, 2MP front
- Bluetooth 4.0 wireless, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi
- micro USB 2.0 port, micro HDMI-out
- 3.5mm headphone jack, stereo speakers
- micro SD card slot (up to 64GB)
- 8,000 mAh battery
- Windows 8.1 with Bing
What’s in the box?
- 1 x Cherry Mobile Alpha Morph
- Keyboard cover/dock
- Wall charger
- USB OTG adapter
- Microsoft Office 365 pamphlet
Since it comes with a bundled keyboard dock, it would be a misnomer to call the Alpha Morph a tablet. Technically, it’s a convertible notebook with the ability to turn into — or rather, morph — into a tablet minus the keyboard. And that’s exactly what we’ll talk about first in this review: the Morph as a Windows-powered 10-inch tablet.
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