Samjiyon tablet computer

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Samjiyon
DeveloperMultimedia Technology Research Institute
TypeTablet Computer
Release date2012 (2012)
Introductory priceUS$200[1]
Operating systemAndroid 4.0.4[1]
CPU1.2 GHz
Memory1 GB DDR3
Storage8 or 16GB
Display7 in, 1024x768
Camera2 MP
ConnectivityTV tuner,[1][2] Cellular
Mass250 g (8.8 oz)

The Samjiyon tablet computer (Korean판형 콤퓨터 삼지연; MRp’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. It is the first North Korean tablet able to receive television broadcasts.[1][3][4][5][6][7][2] It is named after the Samjiyon lake. Samjiyon includes a browser with a support for the North Korean Kwangmyong intranet. However, there is no Wi-Fi support.[1]

The computers are assumed to have been built in China, and the software has been localised for North Korea.[2]

Applications[edit]

Some apps reported to be available include:[citation needed]

  • e-book library (also includes those on Juche study)
  • Calculator (수산기, 數算機)
  • Games
    • Abstract strategy games like Chosun Jang-Gi (조선장기, 朝鮮將棋): Korean janggi (a form of chess)
    • Rubber Slingshot shooting (고무총쏘기; a North Korean game similar to the game Angry Birds)
    • Tank Recon 3D
    • Air Control
    • Racing Moto
    • Basketball shooting (롱구공넣기)
    • Fishing Joy (고기잡이유희)
    • Marbles game
  • 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[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ 2013/11/07, 세계 언론 북 삼지연 판형 PC 격찬 Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine, Jajuminbo
  5. ^ 2013.11.07, 북한 태블릿 삼지연 호평 잇따라...인터넷 불통은 문제 Archived 2016-03-12 at the Wayback Machine, Voice of America Korean edition
  6. ^ 2014-06-11, 북 삼지연 태블릿PC 외국인에 판매 중단설 Archived 2021-10-24 at the Wayback Machine, Radio Free Asia
  7. ^ 2013/08/02, 북한에서 만든 삼지연 태블릿, 재미로 보는 7인치 판형콤퓨터 삼지연 개봉기 동영상 Archived 2017-08-31 at the Wayback Machine, 러브드웹의 인터넷이야기