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Viewsonic Viewpad 7 review

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7/10
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The Viewsonic Viewpad 7 currently has an Informr score of 7 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 6 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
600 MHz
Processor
Processor
600 MHz
7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
7"
3+ MP
Camera
Camera
3+ MP
3240 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


PC Pro
PC Pro

All this is a bit of a shame, because the ViewPad 7 does have some potential. For on thing, full access to the Android Market, plus built in 3G, GPS for that big-screen satnav experience, and good build and design. It's far from the worst Android tablet we've encountered. But the niggles I have ment...

- Jonathan Bray, PC Pro
CNET
CNET

The ViewSonic ViewPad 7 delivers Android 2.2 on a 7-inch screen, with a powerful processor and rear- and front- facing cameras. It is a doppelganger for the Samsung Galaxy Tab and shares many of its shortcomings, including a frustrating keyboard and awkward size. The ViewPad 7 offers a solid platfor...

- Donald Bell , CNET
PhoneArena
PhoneArena

To wrap up, the ViewSonic ViewPad 7 is cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Tab, and rightly so as it can't really compete with it on any other point. The 7-inch screen is a nice size, but other than that it fails to present the user with a pleasant experience as far as resolution and viewing angles...

- PhoneArena Team, PhoneArena
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

ViewSonic's ViewPad 7 Android tablet looks good, is fairly well built and has plenty of features, not to mention a great case. However, it's seriously let down by its uncomfortable shape, slow 600MHz processor and a low-resolution and slightly unresponsive screen.

- Ardjuna Seghers, TrustedReviews
CNET
CNET

The ViewSonic ViewPad 7 is around £130 cheaper than both the 3G iPad and Galaxy Tab, which is a substantial saving. But, while it has a good range of features, its low-resolution screen, relatively slow processor and lack of Flash support mean you'll have to think carefully about whether it me...

- Niall Magennis, CNET


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Screen Size
7"

The Viewsonic Viewpad 7's screen size is 7 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
600 MHz

There is a ARM11 MSM7227 600 MHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
3+ MP
You can take photos or capture video with the tablet's onboard 3+ MP camera. There is also a secondary front facing camera with VGA (640 x 480) resolution.
Storage
No

Internal memory is No. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3240mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 3240 mAh battery. Viewsonic's performance ratings are 10 days standby time, 6 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Viewpad 7 Specs

Overview
Release Date December 10, 2010
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor ARM11 MSM7227 600 MHz
Internal Storage No
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Carrying case, Data Cable, Headphones, Manual
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, HSUPA
Mobile / Cellular Data
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB mini-USB 2.0
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 2.1
Bluetooth Profiles No
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
3+ Megapixels
Zoom
Unknown
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
Auto focus
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
VGA (640 x 480)+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Auto focus
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density Unknown
Size 7 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 Touchscreen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 3240 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 6 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Up to 10 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 17.9 x 11.0 x 0.9 cm (7.1 x 4.3 x 0.4 in)
Weight 375 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Stereo
Input / Navigation
Touchscreen Yes
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key Yes
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: No
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
PC Synchronization: Yes
Audio Formats: MIDI, MP3, AAC+, AAC, AMR-WB, AMR, OGG
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Custom Ringtones: Yes
Vibration Alert: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: -
Viewable document types: BMP, DOC, DOCX, EPUB, GIF, HTML, JPG, PDF, PPT, PPTX, TIFF, TXT, XLS
Games: Yes
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: Documents To Go, Aldiko e-book reader
Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, NotePad

Other Names (AKA): Spice Mi700 DroidPad
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