SHOOTOUT Splurging on the Right High-End Tablet Even in a budget centric market like , there are numerous takers for high-end tablets

- S. Aadeetya and Jayanta Ghosh

What are my options? Well, luckily there is dearth of option in this segment, with biggies like , (Nexus), and Apple among others doing their bit with devices that epitomise the need of a high-end tablet. Typically, we are talking about tablets ranging from 7 inch to 10.1 inch and 12.2 inch in some cases as well that starts from a price point of around Rs 20,000 and go as high as they can. These tablets are available in varied platforms; Android, iOS and Windows 8.

What do I get for the money I spent? One should always consider their requirements and make their choices strictly keeping those in mind, as you wouldn’t want to face the unfortunate case of buying the wrong one which The Right way to splurge on a might force you to look for others and end up being a costly high-end tablet affair. If content consumption is your need, then you can look India is a market for the price-conscious; this statement has been at tablets ranging between 7 to 10.1 inch with top quality repeatedly highlighted over the years. The technology industry display, powerful hardware and long battery life. Same is the follows the same ideology but even then one has to consider that case with content generation purposes as well but these are the country constitutes of uber rich consumer base as well. Which less hardware-hungry which can alter your choices. Gaming is is why the likes of Apple iPhone 5S, Samsung Galaxy S4, HTC One another aspect that one has to consider. Most of the top-end have takers in the space. tablets are conducive for gaming but one is better off looking at Coming over to the tablet segment, you will find similar the build quality, design and handling of the device as well. buyers looking for products that imbibe class, premiumness and not averse to spending deep. This month, we help out the tech- Can they replace my bulging laptop? fanatics in the upper rung, who are not only well versed about A lot of discussion is happening around the globe to determine technology but also carry a certain taste along. whether tablets will ultimately replace the bulky laptops and perform in same capacity? We’ve seen instances where tablets What are we talking about? (big-sized ones) are being used for work purposes as well The average price of a smartphone/tablet bought in the country but more like a secondary device, complimenting your laptop remains around the Rs 13,000 mark. Anything above that spent or sleek Ultrabook. There is a case for hybrid devices like to buy a tablet is considered entering the risk-zone. The tablet detachable laptops as well but for the time being, tablets have market comprises of devices powered by Android (Indian market not evolved to such an extent that they can be substituted for leader), iOS and Windows 8/8.1 platform and from an Indian your notebook. That said, a lot of convergence is taking place in consumer point of view, a tablet which costs upwards of Rs 17,000 the world, so who knows tablet might actually evolve to become undergoes intense scrutiny to determine its value. the notebook-killers.

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Which one to buy? to have more problems getting high-quality apps for larger If you are going for Android tablet then watching movies, listening Android tablets. Windows 8, meanwhile, offers an impressive to music, reading books, surfing web or primary phone (via SIM) array of more than 100,000 touch-screen-friendly tablet apps, are the obvious activities attached to a 7 or 8 inch device. Move but you can also run all of your standard Windows-compatible to anything bigger than that, your horizons widen with the likes of programs. creating content becoming possible. Apple iPad has been adopted in quite a few countries with successful results. What about the storage options in Tablet? Which OS provides you more Apps? If you want to store HD movies Games music in your tablet For productivity or fun you really have to look for good Apps for for your travel need then you have to look for tablets with your tablet, and iPad has half-a-million programs and games good amount of storage space. So you need to decide how designed specifically forA pple tablets it includes every popular much you need before you buy as many vendors offer no way app you can think of. On the other hand Android has made some to increase the onboard capacity. So to take care this you’ll strides on app selection, offering more high-quality tablet apps. need to get the tablet at least of 16 GB of storage , or go for There are also Android phone apps, which look decent on a tablets with Micro SD slots, as these do give you the option of 7-inch tablet, but less so on a 9- or 10-inch one, so you’re likely additional storage, sometimes up to 64GB or more.

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0 0 Samsung Xolo Samsung Lenovo Apple Nexus 7 Samsung Samsung Xolo Samsung Lenovo Nexus 7 Samsung Galaxy Tegra Galaxy S6000 iPad Air 2013 Galaxy Galaxy Tegra Galaxy S6000 2013 Galaxy Note 10.1 Note Note Pro Tab 3 8.0 Note 10.1 Note Note Pro Tab 3 8.0 pcquest.com twitter.com/pcquest facebook.com/pcquest linkd.in/pcquest [email protected] APRIL 2014 PCQuest 45 SHOOTOUT 10 High-End Tablets that Should Fit Your Shopping List If you have the fetish and deep pockets to splurge on top quality tablets, then have a look at these .1 Nexus 7 32 GB 3G

Price: `27,999

Price: `49,990

or this price tag, Note 10.1 cannot really compromise on any feature and by the looks of it Samsung has covered every he tablet comes in a matte body which makes it prone to aspect that needs to be there. Starting up with the body, you F finger smudges.T here is a Nexus branding right at the middle have a supremely built Note 10.1 which echoes the build nature of embossed on the back panel. The 32 GB SIM model and the Note-3 with its leather textured faux-pas coated body at the back T SIM slot has been neatly built into the device on the right side top and a big display covering every inch of space at the front with very of the tablet which can be plucked out with the SIM key that comes thin bezel. The display offers quality which is crisp, bright and offer in-the-box. color reproduction of the highest quality with good viewing angles. The most common thing about having upgraded device models is The tablet is on the heavier side starting at 540 grams which goes up the obvious urge to compare the two and figure out if the upgrade is further with varied options 3G/LTE to be precise. worth the buy. Firstly, the display becomes extremely effective with The bundled stylus comes in handy for getting quite a lot of work 1920x1080 pixels display offering chance to watch movies, play games done and for a tablet of this size we like its inclusion. Unlike many big at its optimum, which was not possible with the 1280x800 display on display tablets, Note 10.1 is meant for content generation as well as the first Nexus 7 tablet. We’ve already talked about the hardware part consumption and making it near-perfect alternative for an iPad. That above but the 2013 model comes with a 5 MP rear camera which was said, the size and weight makes it easy to carry in your backpack but missing on the first variant but the front camera remains the same. not that comfortable to use in hand. The cameras on have been Not much to talk about either of the cameras and simply put good, the ones on iPad Air are even better and with Note 10.1, Samsung they offer images on the both the fronts without being exceptional. is offering phone-like cameras i.e. 8 MP rear and 2 MP front. They are The 32 GB model offers close to 26 GB usage storage space which good but could have been better especially for this price. Inclusion of is more than sufficient.T he dual microSD slot makes it more appealing than storage confined iPads but Dolby speakers come in handy and then there is a limit to how much it encourage you to watch movies can expand. The tablet comes with Key Specs: 7 inch full HD, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, without headphones when on your Key Specs: SIM slot for making use of faster on- 1.5 GHz quad-core CPU, 2 own. The device is slimmer and lighter 10.1 inch 2560x1600 Super LCD, 2.2 GHz the-go connectivity and we decided to GB RAM, 5 MP rear and 1.2 MP front quad-core Snapdragon 800 CPU, 3 GB cameras, 3950 mAh battery at 290 grams that makes one hand RAM, 8 MP rear and 2 MP front cameras, give calling a miss on the tablet, like use more comfortable than with the 540 grams, 8820 mAh battery most of us might do. Pros: Full HD display, powerful hardware, previous version. Pros: Bottomline: Galaxy Note 10.1 is Good looks, incredible display and lighter and thinner Bottomline: Nexus 7 2013 is the truly the next generation tablet for hardware, microSD slot, Stylus support Cons: apt upgrade to 2012 with top class years to come and gives a tough Cons: Price, lack of storage expansion, average display, hardware, bigger battery but Too pricey, slow charge-up time fight to the iPad. Anybody who has cameras for Rs 27,999 the 32 GB model is deep pockets and does not like the Write to: Write to: slightly pricey. Anyone with need for Samsung India restrictions of Apple devices can go for Asus India, Mumbai more storage and Cellular capability (city STD code) 30308282 the big beast. Phone: 022-61598612 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] should opt for this one.

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Apple iPad Air 16 GB WiFi Asus Transformer Book T100

Price: `31,000 Price: `35,900 ransformer T100 features in this section primarily because of its dual-purpose (laptop-cum-tablet) form factor, i.e. it works Tlike a 10.1 inch netbook when attached with keyboard dock he display on the iPad Air is sharp, crisp, offers top quality and when detached it makes for a full-functional Windows 8 tablet. color reproduction and brightness with good viewing angles Packed with Bay trail and 2 GB RAM, T100 makes Tthat makes watching movies/videos on the iPad Air a pleasant case for becoming an ideal option for users’ on-the-go. experience. iPads in general sell in abundance but Apple has till The hybrid tablet space in the market is in an interesting place right date failed to entice my attention to buy one. But with iPad Air things now and with price playing a major factor in attracting the form factor could change. The Air feels really light in hands and the level of there is a definite consumer base for devices like these.T he other performance with no obvious lagging or heating makes it the best important aspect about T100 is that Asus wants you to adopt the habit iPad version for me. of using external drives, as the internal storage is restricted to 32 eMMc That said, there are some glaring features that never make it to iOS and offers only one USB 3.0 port placed on the top-left side of the devices, namely; no support for non-iOS devices, a Wi-Fi only docking base. Built appropriately for its price, the 10.1 inch HD display model restricts usage to indoors only and the lack of 3G dongle support features microSD slot, microUSB port, mini HDMI port and 3.5 mm adds to the concerns for consumers in India. audio jack all on the right side. With iOS 7, Apple’s iWork Suite comes for free and a long time Making its case for travellers, T100 weighs a mere 1 Kg (both battery life of more than a day’s use makes the Air a near perfect laptop tablet and dock), extremely handy and easy to carry around. At alternative on-the-go if attached with a keyboard accessory. To testify the front you get a 1.2 MP camera for Skype conferences or video iPad Air’s supreme performance delivery, 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited calling. Another interesting aspect about T100 is the charging cord gave us score of 15143 which can be only bettered by the likes of and adapter resembles that of a smartphone. So, next time you Surface 2 Windows 8 tablet and other forget T100’s charger, just plug in your regular phone cord. It scored premium . The most 8250 on 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme notable difference comes in the form and 2311 on PCMark 7. Not the best Key Specs: Key Specs: 9.7 inch 2048x1536 pixels display, of a smaller battery on iPad Air if one 10.1 inch 1366x768 pixels display, 1.8 numbers in the segment but for 1.3 GHz dual-core Apple A7 CPU, 1 compares it with the iPad 4 and iPad GHz quad-core Intel Bay Trail CPU, 2 its, T100 is a reliable and portable GB RAM, 5 MP rear and 1.2 MP front 3 versions. This has enabled Apple to GB RAM, 32 GB eMMC, 1.2 MP front device. The battery life impressed cameras, camera, 1 Kg, 3DMark Ice Storm 469 grams, 8820 mAh battery drastically streamline the size of iPad Extreme: 8250, PCMark 7: 2311 us the most, as it lasted our tests for Air to 469 grams which is almost 200 Pros: Pros: over 8 hours on the trot. Display, performance, Cameras, grams lighter than both iPad 3 and Handy, Well built, Portable, Bottomline: Well priced, capable battery life iPad 4. Long battery life travel work companion and long bat- Cons: Bottomline: With lightning fast Cons: tery life make it a must buy. However, 16 GB storage, No 3G dongle support performance, smooth and crisp display 32 GB storage only, 1 USB port only one USB port and limited storage Write to: and top quality dual cameras, the iPad Write to: lets the T100 down. Go for T100 if Apple India Air is a definite buy for professionals Asus India, Mumbai basic PC usage on-the-go device is Phone: 080 2574 4646 Phone: 022-61598612 Email: [email protected] and even gaming enthusiasts. Email: [email protected] your need of hour.

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pcquest.com twitter.com/pcquest facebook.com/pcquest linkd.in/pcquest [email protected] APRIL 2014 PCQuest 47 SHOOTOUT Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3

Price: `64,500 approx pple had been touting its 12.2 inch tablet but it is Samsung which has managed to bring first-ever tablet in the said form factor, named Galaxy Note Pro. The company sees Note Pro as A Price: `22,700 approx the gateway to convergence of a laptop and tablet but in reality the differences which need to be bridged between the two are far deeper than one can imagine. The tablet sports a 12.2 inch 2560x1600 his tablet was launched late last year and features in our story pixels display that has been borrowed from the 10.1 Galaxy Note basically for its price and functionality as an 8 inch form fac- version. With a better PPI (247) than Surface 2 (208) and equally Ttor which is slightly bigger than 7 inch and makes for better comparable to quality of the 9.7 incher iPad Air (267), Note Pro with viewing option. Packed with Exynos dual core chipset and 1.5 GB its extra 2 inch bigger display makes for excellent viewing experi- RAM the tablet offers crisp colors and detail on its vibrant display. ence. It weighs the most in this segment at 750 grams where iPad The upgraded hardware enables the tablet to perform without any Air (469) is the lightest, followed by Surface 2 (675 grams). hiccups and this became evident after trying out few games which Built-wise Note Pro has the same Galaxy Note 10.1 aesthetic, gave us no trouble. For memory, you can expand the storage up to complete with a chrome-colored accent, glossy black/white bezel and 64 GB via microSD slot on the right. faux-leather back. Other than that you have physical home button, along The tablet also functions as a calling device thanks to the built in with two capacitive buttons for navigation. A stylus port sits on the right microSIM slot that also acts as source for on-the-go connectivity. side, along with a microSD Card reader for memory expansion and a You can watch movies, play games, listen to music on the very loud USB 3.0 port for charging or connectivity. Packed with Exynos chipset speakers of the tablet and surf the Web via Wi-Fi or 3G. It comes and 3 GB RAM, the tablet comes with 64 GB expandable storage. The fitted with 5 MP rear camera sans flash and 1.3 MP front snapper for cameras deliver high detailed images and thanks to addition of flash, video calling. The cameras are decent but for this price we expected the rear becomes effective. You can edit, create word documents on a lot more. With Tab 3, the company has more or less adopted the the pre-loaded Hancom Office client which performs well in fact the same Galaxy-signature body built and monotonous design form. best on a tablet till date with PC-functional keyboard that has Cntrl-S Like most of Galaxy devices, Tab 3 comes through our battery test and Cut-Paste options. Battery life on the tablet is quite impressive and unscathed, lasting for more than 7 hours during our rigorous testing came through our tests for more than wherein 3 hours of Web surfing, 9 hours. The only concern pertaining 2 hours of movies and gaming, 1 Key Specs: to Note Pro is its handling and lack hour music and 3 hours of calling/ 12.2 inch 2560 x 1600 pixels display, 1.9 Key Specs: GHz octa-core Exynos 5 CPU, 3 GB RAM, of app store support for the said 8 inch 1280x800 pixels display, 1.5 GHz WhatsApp on 3G was done. Again we 8 MP rear and 2 MP front cameras, resolution. dual-core Exynos CPU, 1.5 GB RAM, 5 faced the same issue of slow charge 753 grams, 9500 mAh battery Bottomline: Note Pro could revo- MP rear and 1.3 MP front cameras, 314 grams, 4450 mAh battery up time that we have highlighted Pros: lutionise tablets in the future with its Super display, powerful hardware, Pros: in almost every other Galaxy product. long battery life, User friendly keyboard form factor and user friendly features. Display, good performer, long battery Bottomline: If an 8 inch calling Cons: But with its handling being an issue life, caring device device with crisp display, long bat- Steep pricing, long charge-up time, and priced rather too ambitiously, the Cons: tery life and dual cameras at price built could have been better Average cameras, Repetitive design tablet is solely targeted at profession- mark of less than Rs 25,000 is your Write to: als in search of a laptop alternative. Write to: choice you can either go for Tab 3 Samsung India Samsung India (city STD code) 30308282 Interesting product for the future but (city STD code) 30308282 or have a look at 8 at Email: [email protected] right now deemed luxury. Email: [email protected] similar price.

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Dell Venue 8 Pro Lenovo S6000

Price: `24,999

enovo has entered the tablet fray in India with three varied Price: `18,900 approx devices that cater to different consumers and S6000 forms part Lof the premium segment that comes in 10.1 inch form factor. The ell entered the tablet space in India this year with Android tablet exudes all-around good quality finishing and design aesthetics. and Windows devices in different form factors and pricing. The front part is covered by black bezel over the display while at the DVenue 8 Pro is the Windows option available in 8 inch form. back you have well built plastic finishing over matte. Strongly built Powered by Intel chipset and 2 GB RAM the tablet offer crisp, smooth the tablet weighs around 560 grams, comparable to other big-display and responsive touch display with HD quality. Running on Windows devices. The display quality offers good color and crisp details but 8.1 the Metro UK is ably supported by touch feature and Windows strangely, the graphics quality on the device is fairly medium and for a physical button at the top-right for easy access to Menu options. 1280x800 resolution, we have seen better. However, the speakers are Log-in via account and the tablet functions like a full- well equipped to perform all alone. The tablet poses no performance fledged Windows PL albeit in a smaller form factor. related issues like heating or display lags which is not warranted from The tablet scored 8795 on 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme making it a a high-end device. The rear camera is good enough for a tablet at this competent device with wrap his capability. The tablet offers expandable price but without any flash support, it tends to wear-off in low-light 32 GB storage which may suffice for a normal tablet but you will be conditions. In terms of connectivity, it comes with miniHDMI port, and better served with external USB drive. Venue 8 Pro is built keeping in microUSB port that doubles up as charging port as well as to connect mind ’s design ideology. The slate is crammed underneath matte external devices. You also have microSD and SIM slot on the left. finish material and makes for one sturdy 8 inch device, in fact best in Playing normal games like Subway Surfer should not really bring any the class for us. Moving on, you have a 5 MP basic rear camera sans harm to the device but the moment heavy-loaded games like Asphalt flash and 1.3 MP front camera for video calling. Both are meant for 8: Airborne, Dead Trigger 3 are tried out, the tablet fails to match the basic imaging purpose and nothing beyond that should be worth it. The experience which gets recognised by 3DMark Ice Storm at 1557, aver- tablet supports external 3G dongle which is a necessary addition for age to say the least. Coming to the final aspect of a device, the battery markets like India where reliance on external device is more due to lack life is definitely the silver lining of S6000 like the other Lenovo tablets. of Wi-Fi infrastructure. It lasted our tests (HD movies at full Last but not the least, the slate brightness on Wi-Fi) for more than 8 hours on single charge which implies Key Specs: carries powerful hardware that is well Key Specs: 1280x800 pixels display, 2 GHz complimented by the power horse 10.1 inch 1280x800 pixels display, 1.2 the heavy-duty load that the tablet can dual-core Intel Atom CPU, 2 GB RAM, 5 battery which will last you for more GHz quad-core CPU, 1 GB RAM, 5 MP undertake and still manage to last for MP rear and 2 MP front cameras, 292 rear and VGA front cameras, 560 grams grams, 4100 mAh battery than 9 hours on actual usage. The 6350 mAh battery a day or even more. tablet lasted for more than 5 hours on Bottomline: For a 10.1 inch Pros: Pros: tablet, S6000 with HD display looks Display, good performer, long battery Imtec Battery Mark which translates to Good design and built, life, caring device over 9th hours in real time scenario. Long battery life a mismatch, same is the case with Bottomline: An 8 inch tablet for its camera sans flash at the back. Cons: Cons: Average cameras, Repetitive design Windows platform looks clumsy and HD display only, Highly priced Mid-range performer, not meant for cluttered besides that Venue 8 Pro is a pure gaming but with long battery life, Write to: Write to: it tends to serve basic purpose. Ideally, Dell India good value-for-money device with long Lenovo India, Bengaluru Phone: 080-2510-7901 battery assistance, dongle support and Phone: 080-30533000 you should look at other options in this Email: [email protected] well built body. Email: [email protected] price, notably iPad Mini (2012).

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pcquest.com twitter.com/pcquest facebook.com/pcquest linkd.in/pcquest [email protected] APRIL 2014 PCQuest 49 SHOOTOUT Fire 8.9 Xolo Tegra Note 7

Price: ` 17,999 Price: `20,000 approx olo and have come up with a seven-inch tablet powered f an iPad or Galaxy tablet is not really suited to your taste then by the Nvidia Tegra 4 processor. The tablet’s headline features Amazon’s full-HD display packed Kindle Fire HD 8.9 is a decent Xinclude the powerful Nvidia Tegra 4 chip and an intelligent Ioption that currently retails at less than its launch price of Rs stylus, in addition to some new capabilities that leverage the Tegra 4 23,000. The device made its way to India, a year after its global chip.While Nexus 7 is slowly sweeping away the competing launch and competes in the high-end Indian tablet space. The display tablets in the sub Rs 20,000, the Xolo Play Tegra Note arrives to chal- on offer is crisp, well-lit and offers top quality graphics output. The lenge it. The Tegra Note 7 doesn’t enjoy a premium design. Heavy to tablet is not only adept in performance but also stands out for its hold at 320 grams, it’s considerably heavier than the latest Nexus 7. built and looks with matte finish at the back that sadly is fingerprint there are two speakers on the front. The back has Xolo branding on magnet. Multimedia experience on the Fire 8.9 is impressive. The the top along with the camera a,nd a textured design in the middle. Dolby Digital speakers placed at the back are audible and deliver The power key and a few jacks are placed on the edge. There is a good sound output for while watching movies and playing games. speaker grill and a stylus hidden at the bottom. The Kindle Fire HD only has a front HD camera that is more than ca- The screen is a 7-inch IPS display at 1280x800 pixels with a decent pable of delivering good image quality for video calling. The tablet is 216 ppi. It’s nice and bright for indoor use, with excellent viewing easy on hands and even at its peculiar 8.9 inch size and 567 grams, angles, black levels, picture contrast and a backlight that does not you would not feel its burden while handling. The most improved as- fry your retinas. The CPU consists of four 1.8Ghz Cortex A15 cores pect about Amazon’s Kindle tablet, is on the software front. Running that are paired with a fifth companion core that the tablet shifts to for on an Android version forked by Amazon to suit its own environment, low performance tasks. This is combined with a 72 core GPU that is the company has made big progress on its app-store count, deliver- responsible for the high end graphics experience and plays a major ing almost all the latest titles that one expects to feature on Android. role in Nvidia’s bid to sell the Tegra Note as a gaming tablet. The 5 Marked improvement from the last time we tested the Kindle Fire HD megapixel camera at the back is a decent performer, and can be tablet last year. Not only does that make the Kindle Fire 8.9 an entic- operated by Camera Awesome, an app specifically written for theT egra ing option but with 32 GB onboard storage and still priced at less that replaces the stock Android option than Rs 23,000 for a full HD device, and adds lots of features.The Tegra it comes out flying in the segment. Key Specs: Note has 1 GB of RAM along with 16 Key Specs: Battery life poses no issues and to 7 inch 1280x720 pixels display, 1.8 GHz GB of internal storage, which you can 8.9 inch 1920x1200 pixels display, expect the tablet to last for a day is quad-core Nvidia Tegra 4 CPU, 1 GB 1.5 GHz TI Omap CPU, 1 GB RAM, RAM, 5 MP rear and VGA front cameras, expand with a micro-SD card. The 1.3 MP front camera, 567 grams, not going to be a tough ask. 320 grams, 4100 mAh battery 4100 mAh battery does pretty you 4200 mAh battery Bottomline: Full HD display, large Pros: will get about 4 hours of continuous Pros: storage space and good speakers Powerful device perfect for gaming, gaming, and with normal usage you Full HD display, 32 GB storage, make Kindle Fire 8.9 the perfect responsive stylus, Solid buid will get about 7 hours, with brightness miniHDMI port, Price travel companion for multimedia Cons: high and Nvidia PRISM on. The battery Cons: consumption. Also the fact that the Very basic look, Bulky, Heat Up while should go over a day on normal usage No external dongle connectivity, gaming mid-range performer much maligned app-store is now on standby. running full-throttle helps out case in Write to: Bottomline: Tegra Note is one of Write to: adjudging the tablet to be excellent Xolo India, Noida Amazon India Phone: 9650444477 the best tablets that you can get in the (Prefix city code) 44722222 value-for-money. Email: [email protected] sub Rs. 20,000 segment.

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