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Polaroid Kids Tablet 3 (512MB + 8GB) Review | 168 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110RAM capacity:1 GBInternal storage:8 GBScreen size:7 inchesChipset:Rockchip

Polaroid Kids Tablet 3 (512MB + 8GB) Review: Compare 168 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Tablets category and whether it is worth buying.

5.2

Overall score

Score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best Tablets on the market.
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90%

5.2

Technical score

10%

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User score

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5.2

Technical score

Technical score
5.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components

22%

5.7

Performance

20%

6.1

Display

16%

5.0

Camera

14%

2.5

Battery

12%

5.0

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software & Features

5%

5.7

Design

3%

6.0

Audio & Multimedia

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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of tablet Polaroid Kids Tablet 3 (512MB + 8GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare Tablets based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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Score components:

22%

5.7

Performance

20%

6.1

Display

16%

5.0

Camera

14%

2.5

Battery

12%

5.0

Connectivity

8%

6.0

Software & Features

5%

5.7

Design

3%

6.0

Audio & Multimedia

5.2
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
Polaroid Kids Tablet 3 (512MB + 8GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is higher than 65.8% of Tablets.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
6.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

5.2

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.6
RAM capacity
1 GB
RAM capacity
1 GB
This tablet has a RAM capacity of 1 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 77.8% of tablets and equal to that of 19.3% of tablets.
Process node
28 nm
Process node
28 nm
This tablet is built on a 28 nm process node, which is larger than the node size used in 64.7% of tablets and equal to the node used in 17.8% of tablets.
Internal storage
8 GB
Internal storage
8 GB
This tablet has an internal storage capacity of 8 GB which is smaller than the storage of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 4.9% of tablets.
Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
?
Chipset
Rockchip
Chipset
Rockchip
This tablet uses the Rockchip chipset, which is less advanced than the chipsets in 97.1% of tablets and equal to those in 0.1% of tablets.
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Screen resolution
1024×600
Screen resolution
1024×600
This tablet has a screen resolution of 1024×600 which is lower than that of 92.8% of tablets and equal to that of 6.2% of tablets.
Refresh rate
?
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
This tablet uses a IPS LCD display type. 17% of tablets use this display technology.
Pixel density
133 ppi
Pixel density
133 ppi
This tablet has a pixel density of 133 ppi which is lower than that of 96.9% of tablets and equal to that of 0.7% of tablets.
Display glass type
?
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Optical image stabilization
no
Optical image stabilization
no
This tablet does not support optical image stabilization. 0.4% of tablets include OIS.
Main camera megapixels
2 MP
Main camera megapixels
2 MP
This tablet has a main camera resolution of 2 MP which is lower than that of 93.5% of tablets and equal to that of 5.6% of tablets.
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
Front camera megapixels
0.3 MP
This tablet has a front camera resolution of 0.3 MP which is lower than in 93% of tablets and equal to that in 7% of tablets.
Main camera aperture
?
Optical zoom
1xxx
Optical zoom
1xx
This tablet supports 1xx optical zoom which is higher than in 18.4% of tablets and equal to that in 80.7% of tablets.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
This tablet has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is smaller than the batteries in 69.8% of tablets and equal to those in 2% of tablets.
Charging speed
5 W
Charging speed
5 W
This tablet supports charging speeds of 5 W which is slower than in 96% of tablets and equal to speeds in 3.3% of tablets.
Battery life
6 hours
Battery life
6 hours
This tablet has a battery life of 6 hours, which is shorter than that of 92% of tablets and equal to that of 2.6% of tablets.
web browsing
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
This tablet does not support wireless charging. 1.5% of tablets support wireless charging.
Fast charging
no
Fast charging
no
This tablet does not support fast charging. 49.7% of tablets support fast charging.
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LTE support
no
LTE support
no
This tablet does not support LTE. 63.3% of tablets include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This tablet supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 0.2% of tablets offer Wi-Fi support.
GPS
no
GPS
no
This tablet does not support GPS. 82.7% of tablets include GPS functionality.
5G connectivity
no
5G connectivity
no
This tablet does not support 5G connectivity. 11.1% of tablets support 5G.
NFC
no
NFC
no
This tablet does not support NFC. 10.9% of tablets support NFC.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
This tablet uses the Android operating system, which is more advanced than the one used by 23.3%.
Update support duration
short
Update support duration
short
This tablet offers short update support, which is shorter than the support period of 52.7% of tablets and equal to that of 47.3% of tablets.
Direct OS updates
?
On-device AI
no
On-device AI
no
This tablet does not support on-device AI. 28.3% of tablets support this capability.
App tracking protection
no
App tracking protection
no
This tablet does not include app tracking protection. 28.3% of tablets include app tracking protection.
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IP rating
not rated
IP rating
not rated
This tablet has an IP rating of not rated which is lower than that of 16.3% of tablets and equal to that of 83.7% of tablets.
Weight
462 g
Weight
462 g
This tablet weighs 462 g which is lighter than 61.6% of tablets and equal to the weight of 0.5% of tablets.
Backlit keyboard
no
Backlit keyboard
no
This tablet does not support a backlit keyboard. 9.8% of tablets support backlit keyboards.
Keyboard accessory
yes
Keyboard accessory
yes
This tablet supports a keyboard accessory. 15.8% of tablets support this option.
Pen latency
N/A
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Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
This tablet includes 1 microphones, which is more than in 0.2% of tablets and equal to the number in 54.8% of tablets.
aptX Adaptive
no
aptX Adaptive
no
This tablet does not support aptX Adaptive. 6.9% of tablets offer this codec.
Dolby Atmos support
no
Dolby Atmos support
no
This tablet does not support Dolby Atmos. 31.5% of tablets support Dolby Atmos.
N. of speakers
?
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
This tablet does not include an FM radio. 19% of tablets offer FM radio functionality.
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Polaroid Kids Tablet 3 (512MB + 8GB) vs the average tablet

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  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 53.8% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,000 MHz
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (1000 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    1,000 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Polaroid Kids Tablet 3 (512MB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 45 mm shorter
    Width
    155.0 mm
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (155 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    155.0 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 25.3 mm narrower
    Width
    150 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (150 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    150 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    DDR3
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • 5.7% lighter
    Weight
    462 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (462 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    462 g vs 490 g
  • 2.36x cheaper
    Polaroid Kids Tablet 3 (512MB + 8GB) is cheaper than the average tablet (£110 vs £260).
    £110 vs £260
  • 53.8% faster GPU clock
    GPU frequency
    1,000 MHz
    This tablet has a higher GPU frequency than the average tablet (1000 MHz vs 650 MHz). The average tablet has GPU frequency of 650 MHz.
    1,000 MHz vs 650 MHz
  • Newer DDR memory version
    DDR memory version
    DDR3
    This tablet supports a newer DDR version than the average tablet (DDR3 vs LPDDR3). The average DDR version is LPDDR3.
    DDR3 vs LPDDR3
  • Includes anti-reflection coating
    Anti-reflection coating
    yes
    This tablet has anti-reflection coating, the average tablet does not. 24.7% of tablets use anti-reflection coating.
  • 45 mm shorter
    Width
    155.0 mm
    This tablet is shorter than the average tablet (155 mm vs 200 mm). The average tablet is 200.0 mm tall.
    155.0 mm vs 200.0 mm
  • Designed for kids
    Designed for kids
    yes
    This tablet is suitable for kids, the average tablet is not. 23.7% of tablets are suitable for kids.
  • 25.3 mm narrower
    Width
    150 mm
    This tablet is narrower than the average tablet (150 mm vs 175.3 mm). The average tablet is 175.3 mm wide.
    150 mm vs 175.3 mm
  • 5.7% lighter
    Weight
    462 g
    This tablet is lighter than the average tablet (462 g vs 490 g). The average tablet weighs 490 g.
    462 g vs 490 g
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    0.3 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    6 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    web browsing
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • 6 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    2 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1024×600
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • 40.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    133 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (133 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    133 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 4.81x less popular
    Polaroid Kids Tablet 3 (512MB + 8GB) is less popular than the average tablet (1 vs 4.8).
    1 vs 4.81
  • 7.6% worse value for money
    Polaroid Kids Tablet 3 (512MB + 8GB) has worse value for money than the average tablet (6.6 vs 7.1).
    6.6 vs 7.1
  • 3 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    1 GB
    This tablet has less RAM capacity than the average tablet (1 GB vs 4 GB). The average tablet has 4 GB of RAM.
    1 GB vs 4 GB
  • 87.5% less storage
    Internal storage
    8 GB
    This tablet has less internal storage than the average tablet (8 GB vs 64 GB). The average tablet provides 64 GB of internal storage.
    8 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2x larger process node
    Process node
    28 nm
    This tablet uses a larger process node than the average tablet (28 nm vs 14 nm). The average tablet uses a process node of 14 nm.
    28 nm vs 14 nm
  • 2 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    This tablet has less CPU threads than the average tablet (4 vs 6). The average tablet has 6 CPU threads.
    4 vs 6
  • No big.LITTLE architecture
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    no
    This tablet does not use a big.LITTLE architecture, the average tablet does. 51.3% of tablets use a big.LITTLE architecture.
  • Lower screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1024×600
    This tablet has a lower screen resolution than the average tablet (1024×600 vs 1920×1200). The average tablet has a resolution of 1920×1200.
    1024×600 vs 1920×1200
  • 40.6% lower pixel density
    Pixel density
    133 ppi
    This tablet has a lower pixel density than the average tablet (133 ppi vs 224 ppi). The average tablet has pixel density of 224 ppi.
    133 ppi vs 224 ppi
  • 3.1 inches smaller screen size
    Screen size
    7 inches
    This tablet has a lower screen size than the average tablet (7 inches vs 10.1 inches). The average tablet has screen size of 10.1 inches.
    7 inches vs 10.1 inches
  • 88 ppi lower screen sharpness
    Screen sharpness
    133 ppi
    This tablet has a lower screen sharpness than the average tablet (133 ppi vs 221 ppi). The average tablet has screen sharpness of 221 ppi.
    133 ppi vs 221 ppi
  • 4.7 MP lower front camera megapixels
    Front camera megapixels
    0.3 MP
    This tablet has less front camera megapixels than the average tablet (0.3 MP vs 5 MP). The average tablet has 5 MP front camera resolution.
    0.3 MP vs 5 MP
  • 6 MP lower main camera megapixels
    Main camera megapixels
    2 MP
    This tablet has a lower-resolution main camera than the average tablet (2 MP vs 8 MP). The average tablet has a 8 MP main camera.
    2 MP vs 8 MP
  • No continuous video AF
    Continuous autofocus in video
    no
    This tablet does not support continuous video AF, the average tablet does. 57.7% of tablets support continuous video autofocus.
  • Worse main-camera video
    Video recording (main camera)
    720 x 30 fps
    This tablet supports worse main-camera video recording than the average tablet (720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps). The average tablet supports 1080x30 fps main-camera video recording.
    720x30 fps vs 1080x30 fps
  • No manual exposure control
    Manual exposure
    no
    This tablet does not offer manual exposure control, the average tablet does. 63.6% of tablets have manual exposure.
  • No burst mode
    Serial shot / Burst mode
    no
    This tablet does not support burst mode, the average tablet does. 60.5% of tablets support burst mode.
  • 4 hours shorter battery life
    Battery life
    6 hours
    This tablet offers shorter battery life than the average tablet (6 hours vs 10 hours). The average tablet offers 10 hours of battery life.
    web browsing
    6 hours vs 10 hours
  • 72.2% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    5 W
    This tablet supports slower charging than the average tablet (5 W vs 18 W). The average tablet supports charging speed of 18 W.
    5 W vs 18 W
  • 24% smaller battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    5,000 mAh
    This tablet has a lower battery capacity than the average tablet (5000 mAh vs 6580 mAh). The average tablet battery has capacity of 6580 mAh.
    5,000 mAh vs 6,580 mAh
  • No USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    no
    This tablet lacks a USB Type-C port, the average tablet includes one. 53.4% of tablets use USB Type-C.
  • No LTE support
    LTE support
    no
    This tablet does not support LTE, the average tablet does. 63.2% of tablets support LTE.
  • Older Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    This tablet uses an older Wi-Fi version than the average tablet (Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average tablet uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
    Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • No GPS
    GPS
    no
    This tablet does not have GPS, the average tablet does. 82.7% of tablets feature GPS.
  • No cellular module
    Cellular module
    no
    This tablet does not have a cellular module, the average tablet does. 59.3% of tablets include a cellular module.
  • Fewer Wi-Fi bands
    Wi-Fi bands
    2.4GHz
    This tablet supports fewer Wi-Fi bands than the average tablet (2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz). The average tablet supports 2.4GHz/5GHz Wi-Fi bands.
    2.4GHz vs 2.4GHz/5GHz
  • No HDMI output
    HDMI output
    no
    This tablet does not have an HDMI output, the average tablet does. 50.1% of tablets support HDMI output.
  • No face recognition
    Face recognition
    no
    This tablet does not have face recognition, the average tablet does. 56% of tablets support face recognition.
  • No Ethernet support
    Ethernet support
    no
    This tablet does not have Ethernet support, the average tablet does. 76.3% of tablets support Ethernet.
  • Shorter update support
    Update support duration
    short
    This tablet offers shorter update support than the average tablet (short vs medium). The average tablet gets medium of update support.
    short vs medium
  • No split-screen
    Split-screen support
    no
    This tablet does not support split-screen, the average tablet does. 72.4% of tablets support split-screen.
  • No picture-in-picture mode
    Picture-in-picture
    no
    This tablet does not support picture-in-picture, the average tablet does. 61% of tablets support picture-in-picture.
  • No full-page screenshots
    Full-page screenshots
    no
    This tablet does not support full-page screenshots, the average tablet does. 52.5% of tablets support full-page screenshots.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    This tablet does not offer location privacy controls, the average tablet does. 76.5% of tablets include location privacy features.
  • No dark mode
    Dark mode
    no
    This tablet does not support dark mode, the average tablet does. 57.2% of tablets have dark mode.
  • No offline voice recognition
    Offline voice recognition
    no
    This tablet does not support offline voice recognition, the average tablet does. 76.1% of tablets support offline voice recognition.
  • 4.7 mm thicker
    Thickness
    12.7 mm
    This tablet is thicker than the average tablet (12.7 mm vs 8 mm). The average tablet is 8.0 mm thick.
    12.7 mm vs 8.0 mm
  • 5 older release date
    Release date
    2014
    This tablet is an older model than the average tablet (2014 vs 2019).
    January 2014
    2014 vs 2019

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What we like about Polaroid Kids Tablet 3 (512MB + 8GB)

  • Rugged, shockproof design with built-in rubber bumpers for durability
  • Smooth transitions and improved quad-core processor performance over previous models
  • Colorful and child-friendly user interface with large, easy-to-use tiles
  • Expandable storage via a full-sized or microSD card slot
  • Simple, password-protected parental controls and a safe web browser
  • Includes a variety of preloaded kid-friendly apps, games, and interactive books

What we don't like about Polaroid Kids Tablet 3 (512MB + 8GB)

  • Grainy display with low resolution (800 x 480) and poor viewing angles
  • No native access to the Google Play Store, limiting app selection to Polaroid's curated shop
  • Poor battery life compared to competitors, often lasting under 5 hours
  • Recessed screen design can make it cumbersome to touch controls at the edges
  • Muted colors and lack of vibrancy in the rear-facing camera
  • Parental controls lack time management features found in rival systems like Amazon FreeTime

Verdict

The Polaroid Kids Tablet 3 is a 7-inch ruggedized Android device designed for child-safe entertainment, featuring a durable build with integrated rubber bumpers. Key specifications include a 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage expandable via a microSD slot, and a 2MP rear camera. It offers a specialized kid-friendly interface with preloaded educational content, interactive books, and parental controls to restrict web browsing. Main advantages are its drop-resistant design, comfortable grip for small hands, and a decent selection of pre-installed apps. However, it faces significant drawbacks such as slow performance due to the limited RAM, a lower-resolution display with muted colors, and a lack of access to the official Google Play Store.

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