As I mentioned in a previous post,I’ll be reviewing some Android phones and Tablet PCs. For those who read the “BRAVO to Android” post, recollect that I talked about Chineese products running on Android. The one Inwill be reviewing today runs on Android 2.2. I didn’t believe my eyes the first time I saw it on a website in June. Out of much curiosity, I decided to take the risk by placing an order for it (at least to try it out). It costed me $61 (N9,760 using 160/$) [excluding shipping costs] as at June, 2011 when I bought it. Below are some of the features of this low cost Tablet PC:

SETBACKS

• The touch as for me is not sensitive enough. Unlike what is obtainable on the Samsung Galaxy Tab, iPad and other Tablets, when I tap icons, I usually have to tap them a couple times to get the device to respond.
• It doesn’t come with a stylus pen (at least the one I bought). Though, I know of someone else who bought another model and found a stylus pen in his package (though more expensive than mine).
• Poor Camera capability (understandle for a 1.3Mega Pixel Camera).
• No windows driver… Can’t connect to PC.
• Some apps I tried installing didn’t work (may be it’s the version’s problem).

• Runs Android 2.2
• Supports Flash on Websites
• Comes with numerous Wonder Media apps.
• Supports USB. You can access data from a flash drive through a small external device that comes with it.
• Affordable.

CONCLUSION

One strong point for this device is that it is one of the most affordable Android Tablet (if not the most affordable) that I have seen. It  provides Android fans an opportunity to enjoy the Android platform on a tablet without breaking the bank. So, if you have a very tight budget and at the same time want an Android powered device, you may want to try this one out. It’s now available in computer village (It’ll be $61+shipping cost+seller profit). Asides this, I prefer the Galaxy and other Android Tablets/phones (Galaxy tab review coming soon).

When looking at mobility, the default point of focus is the mobile phone, be it a featurephone or smartphone. Yet, in the last few years mobility has gradually assimilated netbooks, mini notebooks and tablet PCs. As a matter of fact, some of these new mobile devices now have wireless radios and modems built-in.

At Mobility Nigeria (and our sister company, Alireta), we are of the opinion that it is time we expand the scope of this website to cover these devices. For example, here at the office, we use an Acer AspireOne netbook that is the size of a small hard-cover notebook – smaller than the typical desk diary and very mobile. Some netbooks come smaller than that.

Nokia’s new netbook (the 3G Booklet) has further narrowed down the gap between computers and smartphones. More manufacturers are pitching in this direction as well. It is just a matter of time before they become more mainstream mobile devices.

We have created a section for netbooks, mini notebooks, and tablet PCs in the MobilityNigeria Forums. Users and visitors can post news items and discuss these devices, as well as find help with issues they may face with them.

Do you have a netbook or tablet PC? Have you played around with one? What is your take on their place in mobility?