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Viewsonic ViewPad 10s review

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5.5/10
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The Viewsonic ViewPad 10s currently has an Informr score of 5.5 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
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
10"
Screen Size
Screen Size
10"
Yes
Camera
Camera
Yes
3300 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

Aside from a lot of fun, testing the ViewPad 10s also bestowed us with a lot of frustration. Manual deleting of apps from the memory via task manager gets annoying after a while. However, this is not only a problem of the Viewsonic, but of many other Android pads as well. 512 MBs of RAM is quickly f...

- Siegfried Moersch, Notebookcheck
Expert Reviews
Expert Reviews

Although the dual-core Tegra 2 processor is capable of decoding HD video, you can't watch it in its full glory on the 1,024x600 screen. We did find the ViewPad extremely quick, with snappy transitions between screens. Aside from the larger amount of storage, the ViewPad 10s is essentially almost ide...

- Barry de la Rosa, Expert Reviews
Pocket-lint
Pocket-lint

The end result is a tablet that only really feels comfortable browsing the web and watching video, and then accepting that crashes are more frequent than they should be in these areas and the screen could be better. For some that might be acceptable, but despite being asked to pay a little more than...

- Chris Hall, Pocket-lint
Techradar
Techradar

The ViewSonic ViewPad 10s doesn't come across as a tablet catastrophe, but decent internal specs simply can't match up to an experience with cut corners and a lack of optimised software.It doesn't stand up as a budget machine against the likes of the Advent Vega just below it in price or original iP...

- Matthew Bolton, Techradar
CNET
CNET

ViewSonic has worked hard to keep the cost of the ViewPad 10s down, by not licensing any of Google's good apps and equipping it with a cut-rate screen. But the company's blown the savings on a plethora of ports that aren't as important as simple, usable software. The 10s is much cheaper than the big...

- Flora Graham, CNET


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Screen Size
10"

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

Processor
1 GHz

There is a NVIDIA Tegra 250 SMP Dual-Core ARM Cortex A9 1 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
512 MB

Internal memory is 512 MB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
3300mAh

The tablet is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 3300 mAh battery.

ViewPad 10s Specs

Overview
Release Date April 13, 2011
Regions Available USA, Canada
Operating System No

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Processor NVIDIA Tegra 250 SMP Dual-Core ARM Cortex A9 1 GHz
Internal Storage 512 MB
RAM 512 MB
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included Manual, USB Power Adapter
Cellular
Networks
No
Mobile / Cellular Data
No (Option available)
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
No
variations
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
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
Zoom
Yes
Flash
No
Additional Main Camera Info
No
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, DivX, XviD
Video Recording Parameters
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
1+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (TFT)
Colors Unknown
Resolution x pixels
Pixel density Unknown
Size 10 inches
Sensors 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 3300 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Battery Charge Time Unknown
Video Playback Time Up to 6 hours
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Standby Time Unknown
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Material Plastic
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 17.9 x 27.6 x 1.4 cm (7.1 x 10.9 x 0.6 in)
Weight 730 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 No
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
PC Synchronization: Yes
TV Out Info: HDMI
Audio Formats: MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, AMR-WB, OGG
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, DivX, XviD
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Viewable document types: BMP, DOC, DOCX, GIF, JPG, PDF, PPT, PPTX, XLS
Games: Yes
Apps: Downloadable, Pre-installed
Included Software / Apps: -
Alarm, Calculator, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

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