Superpad Review

A Review Of The Superpad Tablet PC

With its attractive price, the Superpad has now made it possible for those who are on a smaller budget to own a tablet pc. The only question is does the Superpad tablet pc deliver the functions that users really need?

Main Specifications Of The Superpad

* Costs under $200
* Released in late 2010
* Operates on Google Android 2.1
* 10.5 by 0.5 by 6.5 inches in size
* Weighs 1.59 lbs / 0.72 kg
* 10.2 inch display screen
* 1024 by 600 resolution
* 4GB storage space (can be expanded up to 32GB)
* FlyTouch ARM11 1GHz processor
* Wi-Fi connectivity
* 1.3 MP camera
* 3 hours battery life

Superpad Review - The Advantages

Price

One of the topmost advantage of the Superpad tablet pc has got to be that it is cheap! Just by judging on prices alone, this Superpad tablet would almost certainly win the tablet pc war! It goes without saying that less expensive prices usually equate to lesser functionalities and features. Hence users really should not expect anything which is as powerful and versatile as an Apple iPad here. Having said that, it's really wonderful that such a budget option exists in the marketplace. This is probably the perfect solution for those who are planning to purchase a tablet pc but have a limited budget to work on.

Design

Even though the Superpad tablet pc is considered a budget device, it actually doesn't look bad in any sense. In fact it comes with a nice sized screen and decent resolution. The overall design is good, though you should not expect it to look as sleek as the Apple iPad.

Camera

Even though the Superpad tablet pc comes with a camera, you should not expect it to replace your digital camera. Having said that, looking at the budget price it offers, it's truly a bonus that there's even a camera included in the Superpad tablet. If you remember, the Apple iPad 1 didn't even include a camera and costs more than five hundred bucks!

Android

If you are already an Android smartphone user, you will definitely find this tablet pc very easy to use. The fact that there is such an affordable Android tablet pc is simply wonderful, and you wouldn't find the same with the Apple iOS. In addition the Android Market app store is growing steadily. One thing to note is that budget tablets with reduced processing power may not work well with all the apps that you like to have.

2x Micro-SD Slots

It is notable that the availability of 2 micro-SD memory slots is indeed very useful. This means that you can actually upgrade the 4GB memory by as much as an additional of 32GB more. With this feature it will bring the storage space to the level that is being offered by higher-end tablets. This will certainly give you much more space for storing songs, movies and apps.

Ports

Other than the micro-SD slots, the Superpad tablet pc also offers a standard headphone jack, 2 USB 2.0 ports and mini HDMI. Having the USB ports (which even the Apple iPad 2 doesn't include) means that you can attach additional storage device or an external keyboard or mouse to your tablet pc. The Superpad tablet also comes with an Ethernet port for purpose of wired internet connections and Wi-Fi is also inclusive.

Superpad Review - The Disadvantages

Battery Life

Where portable devices such as tablet pc computers are concerned, it's natural to want a battery that will last you long enough. A downside of the Superpad is that it comes with a battery life of only 3 hours. That will be quite alright if you can easily charge it up in your vehicle or need it for rather short journeys. So you should just be prepared that the battery will not last you very long if you are someone who's on the go!

Wireless

There have been some reports that the wireless connection drops off regularly. This can be a big issue if you intend to use the tablet pc to surf the web actively and for email correspondence.

No Multi-Touch Display Screen

This Superpad tablet pc does not come with a multi-touch screen and as a result it does not provide for controls based on touching the screen in two places simultaneously. This also means that the controls are much more basic. Even with these shortcomings, the Superpad will still get the job done. What more can you possibly expect out of a budget tablet pc?

Storage Space

This Superpad tablet offers you with 4GB storage space. At this juncture you will need to know that the Android operating system takes up about 2GB of space, so that will leave you with a balance of only 2GB. Obviously this is nothing much in today's terms! Well, fortunately you can at least increase the storage space with the micro-SD slots.

Operating System

Do take note that this Superpad tablet pc comes with Android 2.1, which is the older version. This means that you will not be able to take advantage of all the available apps or perhaps make good use of all features that Android now offers. In addition, because the older Android operating systems weren't directly made for tablet pc, the interface is not so user-friendly.

Reliability

Due to the lower specifications, there have been some reports about crashes or issues encountered while using certain apps and functions. There again, you have to remember that you get what you pay for.

Should You Choose Superpad Tablet PC?

It is easy to see that the Superpad Tablet is great for those who do not mind a less powerful device. With this budget tablet pc, you can still do the normal stuff like downloading office suite apps, checking your messages on the go and browsing the internet. However you should not expect it to handle games and some powerful apps like the way that a higher end tablet pc does.

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