MEEBOOK P78 PRO INFO & SPECS

This is an objective information page for the Meebook P78 Pro e-ink tablet, with details of hardware and software specs, features, and capabilities. 

My subjective review can be found here.

DATASHEET

BEST FOR…?

Anyone looking for an inexpensive Android e-reader with basic note-taking capabilities.

HARDWARE

• 1.8GHz quad-core CPU and 3GB RAM
• 7.8″ (A6-sized) screen with resolution of 1404×1872 (300dpi)
• 32 GB of local storage space
• 3200mAh Internal battery
• Frontlight (both warm and cold light can be adjusted)
• Micro-SD card slot for extra storage
• Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity
• Integrated speakers and microphone
• USB-C for charging and additional hardware expansion via an OTG connector (Flash drive etc.)
• Capacitive (touch-sensitive) button on bottom bevel that serves as a ‘Back’ button

STYLUS

• The Meebook Active Capacitive Pen is NOT included with the tablet – it must be bought separately
• The Meebook Pen has two buttons on the shaft for stroke erasing and selection erasing
• Neither the Meebook tablet nor the pen is magnetic, so the pen cannot attach to the tablet magnetically
• The Meebook pen has a hard nib, which does not appear to wear down or need replacing
• The Meebook Pen requires a single AAAA (Quadruple A) battery, which is included
• The Meebook uses Active Capacitive technology for writing
• The stylus supports some pressure sensitivity
• The Meebook Pen does not use Wacom EMR technology, so other Wacom-compatible pens cannot be used.
• Similarly, the Meebook Pen cannot be used with other e-ink tablets

OPERATING SYSTEM

• Android 11
• Basic Android interface with tabs at the bottom for ‘Notepad’ (your notebooks), ‘Read’ (your book library), and ‘Apps’ (installed apps)
• Top toolbar has icons for Home, Back, Screen refresh, Frontlight, Wifi, Battery, Time, and Task switcher.
• A swipe down from the top brings up several additional settings, including the option to change the screen refresh rate to A2 mode, which provides a better experience for some applications (e.g web browsing)
• Native apps that are built into the O/S are:
  • Notepad – Digital notetaking app
  • MEE OS Reader – Reading and annotation app
• Full access to the Google Play store, so any Android app can be installed.
• Performance of Android apps can be variable because most will not have been optimised for the lower refresh rates of e-ink screens

FILE TRANSFERS

• Notebooks can be exported as PDF, PNG or HTML file formats
• Notebooks on the local Meebook tablet, to the Youdao cloud or to another device via a QR code
• The Meebook P78 Pro has support for Google Drive, Baidu and Dropbox cloud drives – this means files can be copied between the local system and the cloud (however there is no native method of file synchronisation between the two)
• As there is access to the Google Play Store, there are also options to connect to other clouds using third-party apps.
• Files can be transferred to and from the Meebook over local WiFi via the tablet’s in-built web server.
• Files can be transferred to and from the Meebook via a USB cable
• Files can be transferred to and from the Meebook via the MicroSD card slot

READING & ANNOTATING

• MEE OS Reader is Meebook’s native reading and annotation app
• MEE OS Reader can be used to open and annotate several file formats including PDF, EPUB, MOBI, DJVU, CBR, CBZ, TXT, DOC, HTML, FB2, RTF and PRC
• Meebook does not have native support for DRM-protected files, however, you can download an alternative e-reader from the Google Play Store (e.g. Kindle, Kobo etc.)
• However, third-party reading apps do not support handwritten annotation
• Handwritten annotations can be saved in several file formats for viewing on your Meebook, however, only annotations using the PDF file format can be saved/exported for viewing on other devices
• The Meebook P78 Pro also supports opening MP3 files with their audio player – other audio apps (such as Audible) can also be installed
• The Meebook P78 Pro supports split-screen view so, for example, you can have a book on the left and a notepad on the right

DIGITAL NOTE-TAKING

• Notebooks are stored in a flat structure with no folder/subfolder hierarchy (although you can search for notebooks)
• Meebook Notepad is the native note-taking app
• Notes are organised using multi-page notepads. Notepads can be organised with folders.
• Brushes include Fountain Pen, Ballpoint Pen, Pencil, and Highlighter. There is also an eraser.
• There are also tools to draw straight lines, rectangles, circles, and triangles
• The lasso selection tool allows elements (such as handwriting and shapes) to be moved, resized, and copied
• There is no layer support, but there is a selection of 20 templates to choose from, including blank page, lined, squared, and todo list.
• Typed text and images can be inserted into notes
• There is no handwriting recognition

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• The Meebook brand was created by the Chinese company HAOQING Technology Co Ltd
• Haoqing was formed by the executives of another Chinese company (Boyue) that went out of business – the Meebook is based on the Boyue Likebook
• Meebook’s customer support is very difficult to get hold of (they don’t even have much of a website)
• It is difficult to get support if there are any hardware defects (it will usually be a return to the reseller)
• Meebook does not release regular firmware updates

BUYING OPTIONS

• The only online presence of Meebook is haoqingtech.com and their Facebook page (facebook.com/BoyueLikebook)
• There are several distributors of the Meebook P78, however, the best bet is usually AMAZON because of their 30-day return policy

MEEBOOK P78 PRO BLOG POSTS

• Android E-Ink Devices: Advantages & Disadvantages
• Best Android E-Ink Tablets
• E-ink Tablet ‘Writing Feel’: Which is most natural?
• The Pros & Cons of Android Ebook Readers
• E-reader Device Search & Compare Tool
• Kit Betts-Masters & eWritable Launch E-ink Tablet Comparison Tool