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Asus MeMO Pad Smart 10 review

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Asus MeMO Pad Smart 10
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6.9/10
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The Asus MeMO Pad Smart 10 currently has an Informr score of 6.9 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 10 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.2 GHz
10.1"
Screen Size
Screen Size
10.1"
5+ MP
Camera
Camera
5+ MP
19 WHr
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Know Your Mobile
Know Your Mobile

Given the price the Memo Pad Smart 10 retails at you can't really expect it to move mountains. So the question here is: are you getting good value for money?Sort of – but also, not really. You see the MeMo Pad's retail price isn't all that low in context to other tablets of similar spec, which...

- Dean Quinn, Know Your Mobile
IntoMobile
IntoMobile

The Asus Memo Pad Smart 10 strikes a fine balance of power and price. The NVIDIA Tegra 3 really is the star of the show, and Tegra Zone allows users to take full advantage of the CPU on board the tablet.While the specifications aren't up to snuff with the tablets we're seeing ship today, it's easy t...

- Blake Stimac, IntoMobile
Android Authority
Android Authority

If you have ever looked at a Nexus 7 and thought to yourself “I would be all over that if it was larger and had a few more ports,” you may have just found your new favorite tablet. Even if you haven’t, the ASUS MeMO Pad Smart 10 isn’t a bad choice for prospective tablet buyers on a budget. That said...

- Kristofer Wouk, Android Authority
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

Like so many of Asus’s Android tablets, the Asus MeMO Pad Smart 10 excels at being practical. On the plus side it's fairly cheap and comes with expandable memory and a decent processor. However, on the flip side, the screen isn't all that great and the cameras also disappoint. Its biggest problem, h...

- Andrew Williams, TrustedReviews
Computer Shopper
Computer Shopper

That said, the MeMO Pad Smart just might be the best full-size tablet you can buy for under $300, unless you find some of the others mentioned in this review on deep discount. If you have to have a big-screen Android tablet now, and $300 is all your budget allows, we think this one is a smart buy. J...

- William Harrel, Computer Shopper


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Screen Size
10.1"

The Asus MeMO Pad Smart 10's screen size is 10.1 inches with 800 x 1280 pixels resolution.

Processor
1.2 GHz

There is a NVIDIA Tegra3 Quad core 1.2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system (OS).

Camera
5+ MP
You can take photos with the phone's onboard 5+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with 1+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 64 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
19WHr

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 19 WHr battery. Asus's performance ratings are 9 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

MeMO Pad Smart 10 Specs

Overview
Release Date March 5, 2013
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

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Processor NVIDIA Tegra3 Quad core 1.2 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Body: 1.34 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Data Cable
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Unknown
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 64 GB)
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Zoom
Yes
Additional Main Camera Info
Auto focus, Effects, White balance, Exposure
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
1+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
VGA (640 x 480 pixels)
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 800 x 1280 pixels
Pixel density 149 pixels
Size 10.1 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Yes
Screen Orientation Lock Yes
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 19 WHr
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Video Playback Time Up to 9 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 9 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Crystal White, Fuchsia Pink, Midnight Blue
Dimensions [H x W x D] 26.3 x 18.1 x 1 cm (10.4 x 7.1 x 0.4 in)
Weight 580 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech Yes
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Graphics: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Zoom / Magnification: Yes
Screen Orientation Lock: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: Yes
TV Out Info: HDMI
Audio Formats: AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MP3, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Calculator, Maps, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

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