7" tablet PC on WinCE with camera and GPS - $180

podge3

I was going to add this item on here but thought it deserved a separate thread.

I've been looking around for a cheapo 7/8 inch tablet PC. I not convinced about the functionality of Android yet. While you cannot directly compare an Android tablet with a WinCE tablet, I think this is good value.

Works out at about €150.

TheDriver

would you get caught with import tax etc?

Alanstrainor

Yes.

Do-more

TheDriver wrote: »

would you get caught with import tax etc?

Same one is available from a UK Ebay seller for £160 inc. free p&p which if shipped from the UK won't attract any taxes or duty. It seems to be in stock in the UK but you'll need to ask the seller to be sure he isn't drop shipping them from the far east.

Amalgam

It is quite dinky, you don't realise how much, until you see people handle it.

Clip courtesy of Engadget China. The manufacturer was a mystery for a good while. Made by a company called Kinstone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gry8FRgwuws

Engadget overview: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/26/x10-mid-does-1080p-video-output-on-the-cheap/

podge3

TheDriver wrote: »

would you get caught with import tax etc?

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Yes.

Probably - customs seem to be catching more and more packages.

Dexterm99

Check the version of CE and ensure it's got Flash 7+ support otherwise you'll be unable to use youtube and other sites that use flash.

podge3

Dexterm99 wrote: »

Check the version of CE and ensure it's got Flash 7+ support otherwise you'll be unable to use youtube and other sites that use flash.

Should be OK as its Flash 8.

keitho_09

I got mine from here of an irish seller, http://cgi.ebay.ie/New-X10-7-inch-Tablet-PC-Special-Offer-/260611394919?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cada64d67 couldnt recomend the tablet enough, excellent value for money

podge3

keitho_09 wrote: »

I got mine from here of an irish seller, http://cgi.ebay.ie/New-X10-7-inch-Tablet-PC-Special-Offer-/260611394919?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cada64d67 couldnt recomend the tablet enough, excellent value for money

That Seller looks like a drop shipper.

Any idea where your item was posted from?

Kotek Besar

Do-more wrote: »

Same one is available from a UK Ebay seller

keitho_09 wrote: »

I got mine from here of an irish seller, http://cgi.ebay.ie/New-X10-7-inch-Tablet-PC-Special-Offer-/260611394919?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3cada64d67

They both look like drop-shippers to me.

keitho_09

podge3 wrote: »

That Seller looks like a drop shipper.

Any idea where your item was posted from?

Ireland I think was with an post, took a week or so to arrive though when i questioned him he said stock had run out, didnt have to pay customs or anything like that

Oliver1985

What apps would be available with this?

podge3

I took the plunge and ordered one of these from Pandawill.

Hopefully customs will be kind to me.

Oliver1985

podge3 wrote: »

I took the plunge and ordered one of these from Pandawill.

Hopefully customs will be kind to me.

Let us know how you get on!!! :D:D:D:D

Spipov

is there skype on this thing and does the video call work if its available? if it works, im all over getting one.

podge3

AFAIK, it does support Skype. Also comes with a webcam.

Gadgetman496

How would one re-install the OS if the need ever arose?

EasyBoy1974

anyone know of a similar spec device with Android 2.1+? would be tempted but dont want to get stuck with a dead end OS like CE ...

Alanstrainor

EasyBoy1974 wrote: »

anyone know of a similar spec device with Android 2.1+? would be tempted but dont want to get stuck with a dead end OS like CE ...

The market will be flooded with proper tablets in the coming months. Tbh i'd wait.

TestTransmission

Alanstrainor wrote: »

The market will be flooded with proper tablets in the coming months. Tbh i'd wait.

Everyone keeps saying this,where did you hear it or are you just making an educated guess?

Alanstrainor

TestTransmission wrote: »

Every]one keeps saying this,where did you hear it or are you just making an educated guess?

Okay, well this is just what ive been seeing over the last few days.
Asus EEE pad.
MSI WindPad
MeeGo Tablet
LG UX10
Dell Streak 5" tablet

Alright, most of the above are coming in q4 2010/q1 2011, but the point is, all of these companies, from Asus, MSI to Intel are pushing "tablets" at the minute. Now i'm sure the tablet in the OP is fine, and if people want it now then go for it. But if you're just buying it for the sake of it, or if you're unsure, i'd be inclined to wait!

podge3

Alanstrainor wrote: »

Okay, well this is just what ive been seeing over the last few days.
Asus EEE pad.
MSI WindPad
MeeGo Tablet
LG UX10
Dell Streak 5" tablet

Alright, most of the above are coming in q4 2010/q1 2011, but the point is, all of these companies, from Asus, MSI to Intel are pushing "tablets" at the minute. Now i'm sure the tablet in the OP is fine, and if people want it now then go for it. But if you're just buying it for the sake of it, or if you're unsure, i'd be inclined to wait!

I reckon the price of these will be a lot more than $180, although the spec does seem better and will no doubt have more features.

I'm getting an X10 because

1. Its running WinCE and not Android. I don't think Android is developed enough yet. Most of the apps seem to be for amusement rather than anything useful
2. Has a HDMI port and claims to output 1080P (although with its processor and memory its hard to see how that will work)
3. Has GPS

I think the cheaper tablets on DX and elsewhere are toys. This represents IMHO something a little more.

Oliver1985

The more that come on the market the better, i dont mind spending the extra for the spec!!

podge3

There is a good vid of the X10 here: http://www.clonedinchina.com/2010/05/video-imito-im7-7-inch-tablet-runs-windows-ce.html.

The touchscreen seems much more responsive than the cheapo Android tablets.

Amalgam

The gloss is just a very elaborate skin. The video showing the user 'dropping out' of the skin to try and connect to a wifi hot spot really puts me off.

It is.. just Windows CE, no matter how you dress it up. I think the prices quoted so far are too expensive for what it is.

podge3

Amalgam wrote: »

The video showing the user 'dropping out' of the skin to try and connect to a wifi hot spot really puts me off.

Isn't there a wifi icon on the scrollbar at the bottom of the screen?

davehey79

whats the GPS like on this is there a dedicated GPS app etc.

podge3

davehey79 wrote: »

whats the GPS like on this is there a dedicated GPS app etc.

I think it comes with iGo but you could probably get any CE compatible to work on it.

Spipov

since this is win ce, i dont think 1) skype is available for it
2) certainly no video call.

would have needed to have been full windows for it to have video calls.
not even android is ready with a video skype app yet.

Gadgetman496

Spipov wrote: »

since this is win ce, i dont think 1) skype is available for it
2) certainly no video call.

would have needed to have been full windows for it to have video calls.
not even android is ready with a video skype app yet.

If you read the Q's & A's in the OP's post link you will see this

Does it has Mic? Work with Skype ? yes.it has mic.and can work with skype.u need install the CE version.

Gadgetman496

podge3 wrote: »

I think it comes with iGo but you could probably get any CE compatible to work on it.

Yes. it comes with iGo8 with 3D Maps

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west101

Anyone ordering off pandawill can get a few euro off by entering the coupon codes. you can get them here http://www.retailmenot.com/view/pandawill.com

When you go through the checkout you will be prompted to enter the code. the coupon are not for the paypal section. when you go further on you enter them at the pandawill site

god's toy

This looks like a nice bit of kit! Just right for browsing boards while watching TV!


must find reviews.