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Viewsonic ViewPad 10 review

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4.9/10
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The Viewsonic ViewPad 10 currently has an Informr score of 4.9 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 4 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.

The ViewSonic ViewPad 10 is one of the latest tablets to enter the market. This product was designed as a tablet that could work with both Windows 7 and the Android system. This ten inch tablet has an Intel Atom N455 processor with Windows 7 Professional and the Android 1.6 operating system. The problem is that at the time of writing, the ViewPad costs around $650, which is almost $100 more than the Motorola Xoom that has Android 3.0, and $150 more than the Apple iPad 2 WiFi.

Thus the question remains as to whether having both Windows 7 and Android 1.6 makes this tablet a worthwhile purchase. The answer is a resounding no. The fact remains that the Android 1.6 OS is now ancient, with most competitive tablets having 3.0 instead. Also, tablet users seem to prefer Android to Windows 7, as it is easier to use and faster on tablets. The only people this will appeal to are those who want a tablet with Windows 7.

Despite the poor Android system, there are bright aspects to this tablet. It has a beautiful design and with its 10 inch screen is only 0.57 inches thick, making it both classy and elegant. However, at 1.8 pounds, it is one of the heavier tablets around.

The screen has a 1024 x 600 resolution, which is far superior to most tablets and is even comparable to netbooks. However, the glossy screen is extremely reflective, and watching movies with any kind of light in the area is difficult. It is also difficult to type on the ViewPad, with the screen becoming difficult to view at certain angles. It was only when the brightness was turned all the way up that the screen was visible.

In terms of applications, there is no Android market as Android 1.6 does not support it. Google's suite of applications (Gmail, Google Talk, Maps, YouTube, etc.) is not available either, and the only way to download applications is through the AndAppStore. This store has some decent applications but nothing compared to the Android market.

The old Android system, coupled with a lack of applications makes this an expensive, unappealing tablet to most people. However, if you are someone looking for a tablet that is modeled on netbooks with Windows 7, this might be the tablet for you.

Need To Know Facts: Viewsonic ViewPad 10

1. Classy design (The Good)

2. Netbook quality screen resolution (The Good)

3. Android 1.6 operating system (The Bad)

4. Few applications and no Android Market (The Bad)


Windows
Operating system
Operating system
Windows
1.66 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.66 GHz
10.1"
Screen Size
Screen Size
10.1"
Yes
Camera
Camera
Yes
3200 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


PhoneArena
PhoneArena

Nowhere close to being in the forefront of the tablet space, the outdated and non-optimized Android experience with the ViewSonic ViewPad 10 is an appalling step backwards in the opposite direction that Google is taking their beloved platform. Though, it’s nice to see that you literally have t...

- PhoneArena Team, PhoneArena
ZDNet
ZDNet

The ViewPad 10 is unlikely to dent the iPad's dominance of the touch-screen tablet market. But, like the Airpanel before it, the problem is not so much with the hardware as with Microsoft: although Windows 7 is a much better proposition for touch-screens than its predecessors, it still can't compete...

- Kelvyn Taylor, ZDNet
Techradar
Techradar

So all in all the ViewPad 10 is a very confused li'l device.Neither of the operating systems really do the responsive hardware justice. Windows 7 Home Premium simply isn't an OS designed to work well on these machines.I'm happily running it on my flip-screen Acer because that laptop will effortlessl...

- Dave James , Techradar
PC Pro
PC Pro

We're left frustrated by the ViewPad 10. At its core, it's an excellent idea: a blisteringly fast Android-based tablet with the ability to add a keyboard and mouse to create a flexible computing device. The fact it runs Windows means it could even become a fully functioning PC when you reach your de...

- Tim Danton, PC Pro


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Screen Size
10.1"

The Viewsonic ViewPad 10's screen size is 10.1 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1.66 GHz

There is a Atom N455 1.66 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The tablet runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
Yes
There is a front-facing camera with 1+ megapixels resolution.
Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3200mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 3200 mAh battery. Viewsonic's performance ratings are 7 hours Wi-Fi surfing.

ViewPad 10 Specs

Overview
Release Date January 31, 2011
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor Atom N455 1.66 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 1 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth Profiles No
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Zoom
Yes
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
No
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, AVI
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
1+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
Front-facing
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density Unknown
Size 10.1 inches
Sensors Ambient Light, Motion / Accelerometer
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-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 3200 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Video Playback Time Up to 7 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Up to 7 hours
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 27.5 x 17.0 x 1.7 cm (10.8 x 6.7 x 0.7 in)
Weight 975 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 No
Screen Reader No
Keypad/Screen Lock Yes
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Graphics: Yes
Themes: 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
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange
PC Synchronization: No
Audio Formats: MP3, MP4, AAC, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, WMV, AVI
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Viewable document types: BMP, DOC, DOCX, GIF, HTML, JPG, PDF, PPT, TIFF, TXT, XLS
Games: Yes
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
Calendar, World Clock, Calculator, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Viewsonic ViewPad 100, Vpad10
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