The Orient Tab Mini is a sub $100 Android tablet boasting built-in 3G, dual-sim support and even call features!
When a device like this comes along it’s hard to know what to call it. On one hand it is a 7-inch tablet, while on the other you could say it is a mega-sized phablet as it boasts built-in 3G and dual-sim support! However you look at the Orient Tab Mini 7 though it certainly an affordable device as it cost just $99.98!
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Basically what Orient have done is take last generations Chinese phone hardware such as a 1.2Ghz dual-core MT6577 processor, 512mb RAM and 5 mega-pixel rear camera and have combined it with a large 7-inch 1024 x 600 resolution display.
As this is a MTK powered device you get the flexibility of dual SIM support along with room for a 32GB SD card. Other features include a 2 mega-pixel front camera, Bluetooth, GPS, 3200mAh battery, Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean and network compatibility with GSM 850/1800/1900mhz, WCDMA 850/2100mHz.
The Orient TAB Mini 7 is available to buy from OrientDeal along with the rest of the Orient range of Android tablets, phones and phablets.
Why not a RK3188? The specs are not appealing :/
In , Mtk solution can resolve the 3G and 2G/GPRS calling or web internet well. in generally, other Solution like Rockchip, All winner can’t set Dual SIM Card/3G+2G Phone Calling/Web internate well as MTK.
in a word, Orient Tab Mini 7 is a Phablet.not only a Tablet PC.
Why not a RK3188? The specs are not appealing :/
In , Mtk solution can resolve the 3G and 2G/GPRS calling or web internet well. in generally, other Solution like Rockchip, All winner can’t set Dual SIM Card/3G+2G Phone Calling/Web internate well as MTK.
in a word, Orient Tab Mini 7 is a Phablet.not only a Tablet PC.
Just a quick hands-on review. I’m in rural North America with house wifi and very little time out and about. I have a T-Mobile no-data plan (data optional). Wanted a 7″ tablet. Little need for another phone, but wanted it available. Talk & text work, browsing is responsive with wifi–up to 100 feet away.
GPS doesn’t work (no lock), Netflix app doesn’t work (stuck on “loading”), compass doesn’t work (no magnetometer), youtube app doesn’t work, but youtube works fine from browser.
Only 1024 x 600 resolution display, but is ok with me–what video I’ve seen is fine for my undemanding needs. Still photos look good. Viewing angle is ok. Colors seem vibrant.
Fit and finish seem ok. I have fairly big hands, but holding a 7″ phone in one hand causes a bit of strain. It will fit in some shirt pockets, but I haven’t really figured out how to carry it.
Overall, it seems a decent value–adequate as a tablet (unless you want to stream Netflix movies), and useful for occasional texting and phoning.
Just a quick hands-on review. I’m in rural North America with house wifi and very little time out and about. I have a T-Mobile no-data plan (data optional). Wanted a 7″ tablet. Little need for another phone, but wanted it available. Talk & text work, browsing is responsive with wifi–up to 100 feet away.
GPS doesn’t work (no lock), Netflix app doesn’t work (stuck on “loading”), compass doesn’t work (no magnetometer), youtube app doesn’t work, but youtube works fine from browser.
Only 1024 x 600 resolution display, but is ok with me–what video I’ve seen is fine for my undemanding needs. Still photos look good. Viewing angle is ok. Colors seem vibrant.
Fit and finish seem ok. I have fairly big hands, but holding a 7″ phone in one hand causes a bit of strain. It will fit in some shirt pockets, but I haven’t really figured out how to carry it.
Overall, it seems a decent value–adequate as a tablet (unless you want to stream Netflix movies), and useful for occasional texting and phoning.