Facebook, which has a privacy problem and is investigating the US Congress, seems to have progressed in hardware development.The other day, the second generation of the smart display "Portal+" and the new model of the battery -driven "Portal Go" were released.I was optimistic when I heard from the company's representative that a battery -driven smart display, which has a physical camera shutter and a carrying handle for carrying.At least, I thought Facebook was challenging a new smart display.
提供：Molly Price/CNETHowever, it is difficult to recommend this product now after using Portal Go for a week.The apps are limited, and the operation feeling is not intuitive.In addition, if Facebook itself has a privacy problem, you will want to recommend other options.If there was one surprising point for this $ 199 (about 22,600 yen) Portal Go, I was going to give a good praise, but that was not the case.Portal Go is expensive and has no need.Of course, it is not without interesting points or functions, and if you want to give up the latest gadgets, you should know why.So let's look at the details.
Natural question
Like most people, I had the question, "I should buy a tablet."Portal has a built -in Amazon voice recognition system "Alexa", but it is not a smart home, such as Google's "Nest Hub" or Amazon's "Echo Show".Basically, it's a device for chat and remote conferences.When I hit this question directly to Facebook, I received a reply, so I would like to introduce the full text.
There will be some claims that Portal is better as a shared device than a tablet.Looking around me, most of the acquaintances with children don't want their children to touch their tablets.This is why a tablet for children is full of market.A portable tablet with a large rubber protective case, an application for children, and a parental control function that perfectly match your family needs.
Portal Go can customize the experience by user by setting multiple users, so there is no need to worry about children accidentally connecting with your boss.These children's profiles are not yet widespread among smart displays, but are common in tablets.For example, Samsung's "Galaxy Tab" series has "Samsung Kids" mode."IPad" does not have a high -performance kids mode, but there is a mode called "Access Guide", and parents return to work by locking the touch screen and allowing children to watch only specific anime programs.be able to.
「Fire HD 10 キッズモデル」提供：AmazonAs for the specifications, the resolution of the screen is better in Samsung's "Galaxy Tab A7" (2000 x 1200 pixels) and Amazon's "Fire HD 10" (1920 x 1200 pixels).In both cases, if you download a smart home app for Amazon and Google, it can be used enough to manage smart homes.The specifications of the camera are based on tablets and displays, but in terms of mega pixels and viewing angles, Portal Go is lost to most models.
design
In the design area, Facebook is also served.First of all, the idea of a portable smart display is good.This is a new challenge.Portal Go is not a tablet, and it doesn't look like that.It is easy to lift because it has a handle on the back, weighs 3 pounds (about 1).4kg) is light enough.The design that gradually becomes thinner from the bottom from the bottom to the top has a sense of stability and is smart.
提供：Molly Price/CNETIn the body covered with a fabric, there are two 5W full -range speakers and one 20W woofer.The volume is enough if you enjoy music and videos casually.I also liked the physical volume button at the top, and I could operate it intuitively.
However, especially when a foldable cover is attached to the tablet so that the screen can be viewed while standing, Portal cannot be said to be better in terms of design.The Portal Go display does not rotate like SHOW 10, and does not have a slope like the upper version of Portal+.Still, the design is not bad, and it was fun to carry around the house and carry it all over the house, watch your favorite YouTube channel from the browser bookmark, and during that time you could use your smartphone, tablet and laptop for another purpose.