Samjiyon tablet computer
The Samjiyon tablet computer (Korean: 판형 콤퓨터 삼지연; MR: p'anhyŏng k'omp'yut'ŏ Samjiyŏn) is a North Korean Android tablet computer developed by the Multimedia Technology Research Institute of the Korea Computer Center.
| Developer | Multimedia Technology Research Institute |
|---|---|
| Type | Tablet computer |
| Released | 2012 |
| Introductory price | US$200[1] |
| Operating system | Android 4.0.4[1] |
| CPU | 1.2 GHz |
| Memory | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | 8 or 16GB |
| Display | 7 in, 1024x768 |
| Camera | 2 MP |
| Connectivity | TV tuner,[1][2] Cellular |
| Weight | 250 g (8.8 oz) |
The Samjiyon tablet computer (Korean: 판형 콤퓨터 삼지연; MR: p'anhyŏng k'omp'yut'ŏ Samjiyŏn) is a North Korean Android tablet computer developed by the Multimedia Technology Research Institute of the Korea Computer Center.
Namesake
[edit]The tablet is named after the Samjiyon lake.
Production
[edit]The computers are assumed to have been built in China, and the software has been localised for North Korea.[2]
Design
[edit]Samjiyon includes a browser with a support for the North Korean Kwangmyong intranet. However, there is no Wi-Fi support.[1]
It is the first North Korean tablet able to receive television broadcasts.[1][3][4][5][6][7][2]
Some apps reported to be available include:[citation needed]
- e-book library
- Calculator (수산기, 數算機)
- Games
- Abstract strategy games
- Chosun Jang-Gi (조선장기, 朝鮮將棋)
- Rubber Slingshot shooting (고무총쏘기; Angry Birds Rio)
- Rubber Gun Shooting. (Space Edition) (고무총쏘기 .(우주편); Angry Birds Space)
- Rubber Gun Shooting 2 (고무총쏘기2; Angry Birds (video game))
- Tank Recon 3D
- Air Control
- Racing Moto
- Basketball shooting (롱구공넣기)
- Fishing Joy (고기잡이유희)
- Marbles game
- Abstract strategy games
- Word processor, spreadsheet editor, and slideshow apps
- Dictionary
Language support
[edit]It supports Korean, German, Russian, English, French and Japanese inputs.[citation needed]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Williams, Martyn (1 August 2013). "Review: Samjiyon tablet". North Korea Tech. Archived from the original on 9 August 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2017.
- ^ a b c Williams, Martyn (14 January 2013). "DPRK tablet PC can receive TV broadcasts". www.northkoreatech.org. North Korea Tech. Archived from the original on 9 August 2020. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ Frank, Rüdiger. "The North Korean Tablet Computer Samjiyon: Hardware, Software and Resources" (PDF). www.38north.org. 38 North. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 March 2015. Retrieved 18 February 2015.
- ^ 2013/11/07, 세계 언론 북 삼지연 판형 PC 격찬 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, Jajuminbo
- ^ 2013.11.07, 북한 태블릿 삼지연 호평 잇따라...인터넷 불통은 문제 Archived 2016-03-12 at the Wayback Machine, Voice of America Korean edition
- ^ 2014-06-11, 북 삼지연 태블릿PC 외국인에 판매 중단설 Archived 2021-10-24 at the Wayback Machine, Radio Free Asia
- ^ 2013/08/02, 북한에서 만든 삼지연 태블릿, 재미로 보는 7인치 판형콤퓨터 삼지연 개봉기 동영상 Archived 2017-08-31 at the Wayback Machine, 러브드웹의 인터넷이야기
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