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6.7
Toshiba Thrive 7″
Toshiba · Android 3.2 Honeycomb · 7"
16 critic reviews
Screen
7"
Battery
15 WHr
Pros
+
Windows 8.1 OS allows full access to typical PC software
+
Decently sharp screen for web browsing and video streaming
+
Good battery life
Cons
−
Poor touch responsiveness
−
Desktop mode apps difficult to use with touchscreen
−
Clunky and difficult to hold
−
Sluggish desktop mode performance
Pros
+
MicroSD card support
+
Bright display
+
Good color reproduction
+
Parental controls
+
Mayday assistance
+
Good audio quality
Cons
−
Low screen resolution
−
Cheap-looking design
−
No access to Google Play
−
So-so battery life
−
Entry-level performance
−
Bad camera quality
6.6
Lenovo IdeaTab A2107
Lenovo · Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich · 7"
4 critic reviews
Screen
7"
Battery
3,550 mAh
6.6
Sony Tablet P
Sony · Android 2.3 Gingerbread · 5.5"
22 critic reviews
Screen
5.5"
Battery
3,080 mAh
Pros
+
Low price makes it a good choice for the kids
Cons
−
Very poor display
−
Short battery life
−
Bad camera
6.6
10 critic reviews
Screen
8"
Compass Verdict
This tablet offers essential features and affordability but falls short in performance and versatility.
Pros
+
Wireless charging support
+
Decent battery life
+
Sturdy build
+
Affordable pricing
+
Compact and light
Cons
−
Low-quality display
−
Fire OS limitations
−
Limited app library
−
Slow performance
−
Tedious ads
6.6
Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 NOOK
Samsung · Android 4.4 KitKat · 7"
12 critic reviews
Screen
7"
Battery
4,000 mAh
Pros
+
Good color reproduction and viewing angles
+
Fairly lightweight and comfortable to grip
Cons
−
Slow performance even when launching Nook Apps
−
Nook Apps redundant with Samsung and Android Apps
−
Poor cameras
6.6
Acer Iconia Tab A110
Acer · Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich · 7"
6 critic reviews
Screen
7"
Battery
3,420 mAh
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