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Chinon Swift-7 review

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Chinon Swift-7
Chinon Swift-7
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Finding a cheap Android-powered tablet is not that difficult. In fact, there are so many entry-level models that run the Android OS that your head will probably spin if you try to compare all the options. One example of an affordable model however is the Chinon Swift-7, which as its name suggests, comes equipped with a 7-inch multi-touch color display. It runs on a 1.2GHzARM Cortex A8 CPU and has 512MB of on-device RAM. And while it only comes with 4GB of internal storage, extra storage can be added by way of microSD cards. This is a basic tablet with entry-level specs.

Though the Swift-7 comes in a form factor that should be easy to carry around, it’s thickness and heaviness might get in the way of its portability. Its screen features a native resolution of 800x600 pixels, which is plenty good for its default OS, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, but is not enough for users to enjoy HD content. It lacks 3G wireless connectivity but does have Wi-Fi and USB connectivity. It even has a VGA camera that can capture still images and record video for later viewing.

Its 7-inch screen may be good for watching movies on the go, but its battery life is rather short and only lasts 5 hours per full charge. It’s more affordable than most of the other Android-powered tablets in its category, but it also comes with less features. Not to mention, an Android smartphone would provide more value for the money. So for those who are looking to get an affordable Android tablet, it may be best to keep looking.

Need to Know: Chinon Swift-7

1. Comes in highly portable 7-inch form factor. (The Good)

2. Affordable price tag. (The Good)

3. Uses an outdated version of Android that wasn’t meant for use on tablets. (The Bad)

4. Short battery life. (The Bad)


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.2 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.2 GHz
7"
Screen Size
Screen Size
7"
Yes
Camera
Camera
Yes
15 WHr
Battery



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Screen Size
7"

The Chinon Swift-7's screen size is 7 inches with 800 x 600 pixels resolution.

Processor
1.2 GHz

There is a Cortex-A8 1.2 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system (OS).

Camera
Yes
There is a front-facing camera with VGA (640 x 480) resolution.
Storage
4 GB

Internal memory is 4 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
15WHr

The tablet is powered by a Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol), 15 WHr battery. Chinon's performance ratings are 5 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

Chinon Swift-7 Specs

Overview
Release Date January 16, 2012
Regions Available USA
Operating System Android 2.3 Gingerbread

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Processor Cortex-A8 1.2 GHz
Internal Storage 4 GB
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Carrying case
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 Yes
USB OTG Support No
Infrared No
Bluetooth No
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC Unknown
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Zoom
No
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
No
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
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD
Colors Unknown
Resolution 800 x 600 pixels
Pixel density Unknown
Size 7 inches
Backlit Illumination Yes
Zoom / Magnification Unknown
Screen Orientation Lock Unknown
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Type Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Battery Capacity 15 WHr
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time 5 hours
Video Playback Time Up to 5 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 5 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors White
Dimensions [H x W x D] 18.5 x 14.5 x 1.3 cm (7.3 x 5.7 x 0.5 in)
Weight 440 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 Yes
Physical keyboard No
Text-to-Speech Unknown
Screen Reader Unknown
Keypad/Screen Lock Unknown
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
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Additional Information Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: No
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Web Browser: Yes
PC Synchronization: Unknown
Audio Formats: AAC, MP3, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Viewable document types: RTF, JPG, GIF, PDF, TXT, EPUB, HTML, PDB, BMP
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -


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