Advent Vega Tegra Note 7″

“Nvidia wants to compete in the tablet market with the Tegra Note 7. Its price means that it has to face the very good Google Nexus 7, but it cannot take the top position. The much more expensive Apple iPad Mini Retina is also on a completely different level. However, the review unit can surpass the rest of the competition.Well, the first reason is the IPS display with wide viewing angles. Besides a subjectively good picture with a decent contrast and high luminance, you can also use it outdoors. Web browsing, movie playback and gaming are really enjoyable. The experience is also supported by the comparatively good stereo speakers at the front.Speaking of gaming: The Tegra 4 is still well suited for smooth gaming experiences with all current titles from the Play Store, and TegraZone also offers games that are optimized for the SoC. The general application performance can convince us as well, even though some other manufacturers offer even faster devices. The Tegra Note 7 uses the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat operating system.The connectivity is decent with micro SD, micro USB 2.0 and micro HDMI ports. A good WLAN signal as well as GPS and Bluetooth 4.0 complete the connectivity. The Tegra Note 7 also offers a precise stylus with the corresponding software.We are not completely convinced by the inconsistent build quality and the mediocre cameras. Similar to the Google Nexus 7, we would have liked to see a higher display resolution.We can still recommend the tablet because of the many positive aspects and the good price-performance ratio if you can live with the mentioned drawbacks. Potential buyers should still have a look at the Google Nexus 7.”

“If you thought Google had mastered everything in its own Nexus tablets then think again. Nvidia has pushed the design brief beyond a typical budget Android tablet and shown that power, flexibility and a great Android experience can be had for a price that makes it accessible to everyone.”

“For the price, the Advent Vega offers an awful lot and is better than the Tesco Hudl in almost every way. Google’s new Nexus 7 is better overall, mainly because of its excellent screen and battery life, but it costs £70 more and has no microSD card slot for adding storage. If you’re after a budget Android tablet, the Tegra Note 7 is a great choice.”

“The Advent Vega Tegra Note 7 is a mixed proposition. It's clear that costs have been cut in the choice of screen and the tablet's overall build quality, but with a price this reasonable, top-notch performance and proper, pressure-sensitive stylus support, it's possible to overlook such tribulations. It certainly offers something different to its rivals.”