ZTE Optus My Tab

“For AU$279 there are going to be some major sacrifices made in delivering a device like the Galaxy Tab, but for nearly a quarter of the price. Thankfully, these sacrifices don't impact too greatly on the user experience, and though in many ways the My Tab isn't a pretty machine, it certainly works as advertised. There's no one part of this device that truly blows us away, but if you're looking for a tablet for web surfing, gaming and music playback, the My Tab is an absolute bargain compared with the alternatives.But be aware of its limitations too. The My Tab doesn't support Flash in the web browser, doesn't love to multitask (though it's technically capable of it) and isn't powerful enough to playback any of the HD video files you have lying around on your PC. We also wouldn't recommend it for phone calls unless you use a Bluetooth headset. Those who understand what this tablet can and can't do will get some very good use out of it.”

“The ZTE Light is priced at RM999, and it is built with everything in mind, so you can get everything from calling to reading an online newspaper. However, it might not replace your phone or your desktop PC for work. While the ZTE Light maybe easily overlooked, its pricing and features should draw in just about anyone looking for an affordable, feature filled tablet.”

“We didn’t fall in love with the Optus My Tab, as it doesn’t have high enough specifications to compete with the incoming generation of tablets such as the Galaxy Tab, Motorola Xoom and so on. However, we really, really liked this little ZTE gem.The Optus My Tab is light, responsive, decently featured, and perfect for the tasks it was designed for — light browsing, email, reading and multimedia use — without being overpowered or overpriced. We can see this device being given to kids as a Christmas present and taken to school every day, or to older folks who want to do some light browsing and emailing on the lounge without paying too much for it.This isn’t a device for the early adopter technology set, which is rightly waiting for the Xoom, the iPad 2 and other devices. But for millions of other Australians looking for their first tablet experience, the My Tab is an inexpensive way to get your feet wet in this new generation of devices.”

“The Optus MyTab has obvious shortcomings, as any tablet in this price range will. Provided you're willing to live with the lack of Flash and multitouch support, the lack of power to complete multiple tasks quickly, and the fact that this version of Android hasn't been designed with tablets in mind, the MyTab provides all the features and benefits of the flexible Android platform.”