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7.2
Lenovo ThinkPad
Lenovo · Android 3.1 Honeycomb · 10.1"
13 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
3,250 mAh
7.2
21 critic reviews
Screen
10.4"
Battery
8,200 mAh
Compass Verdict
A sturdy, affordable tablet with strong battery life, ideal for basic tasks.
Pros
+
Long-lasting battery
+
Solid build quality
+
Stock Android experience
+
Affordable price
+
Full access to Play Store
Cons
−
Limited app performance
−
Poor display quality
−
Lack of fast charging
−
Subpar camera quality
−
Restricted streaming resolution
7.2
Viewsonic Viewpad 7
Viewsonic · Android 2.2 Froyo · 7"
6 critic reviews
Screen
7"
Battery
3,240 mAh
Pros
+
Affordably priced
+
Runs the full version of Windows 8.1
+
Great looks and slim design
Cons
−
Low screen resolution
−
Lacks extra features
Pros
+
Good display
+
Good battery life
+
Responsive multi-tasking
Cons
−
Can be slow upon waking
−
Video performance stutters
−
Limited color palette
7.2
Pantech Element
Pantech · Android 3.2 Honeycomb · 8"
7 critic reviews
Screen
8"
Battery
6,400 mAh
7.2
Toshiba Excite 7.7
Toshiba · Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich · 7.7"
11 critic reviews
Screen
7.7"
Battery
15 WHr
7.1
Acer Iconia Tab A700
Acer · Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich · 10.1"
16 critic reviews
Screen
10.1"
Battery
9,800 mAh
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