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Pros

  • HDMI-mini output
  • Runs Android 3.0 for smoother tablet OS experience
  • Good performance
  • MicroSD Card slot allows additional storage
  • Solid design

Cons

  • New OS has a few stability issues
  • Images don't render properly in Gallery viewer
  • Expensive
  • Heavy, at 1.6 pounds
  • Middling display
  • Video looked blocky

At A Glance

The first Honeycomb tablet remains a solid choice in large part due to its strong overall performance and complement of ports. But newer models are lighter.

The Specs

Processor
Processor type Nvidia Tegra 2
Processor speed 1024.0 MHz
Memory
Memory size 1.0 MB
Display
Display size 10.1 inches
Touchscreen Capacitive
Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels
Storage
Drive size 32.0 GB
Battery
Vendor Rated Standby Time 336.0 hours
Vendor Rated Internet Usage Time 10.0 hours
Ports and Connections
USB Yes
Wireless connection
  • 3G
  • Wi-Fi
Dimensions
Width 6.57 inches
Depth 0.51 inches
Height 9.8 inches
Weight 1.61 pounds
Storage Media
Micro SD Micro SD Card
SD card Micro SD Card
Carrier
Cell Carrier Verizon
Included Software
Operating System Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)

Performance

Operating System
Operating System Tested Android
Performance
Sunspider (Javascript Benchmark) 2.1  Seconds
Average Page Load Time 6.65  Seconds
File Transfer Speed 12.7  MB per Second
Startup Time 40.5  Seconds
Gaming: Anti-Aliasing Off 20.4  Average Frames per Second
Battery
Battery Life 7:40  Hours:Seconds
Recharge Time 2:26  Hours:Seconds
Display Quality
Still Image Display Quality Good
Video Display Quality Very Good
Still Image Capture Quality
Overall Image Quality Good
Exposure Quality Good
Color Quality Good
Sharpness Fair
Distortion Fair
Video Capture Quality
Overall Video Quality Good
Video Quality - Regular Light Good
Video Quality - Low Light Fair
Video Audio Quality Good

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