Coby Kyros MID7047 Android 4.0 Tablet

Coby Kyros 7047-4 overview | source: http://www.cobyusa.com

Coby 7.0" MID7047 Android Tablet

Here is an unexpensive Android tablet running on Ice Cream Sandwich designed for budget customers. This is made for those looking for a low budget tablet that has the basic capabilities like web browsing, music playback and playing some basic games.

Here are some positive notes about this Tablet

• 7.0" Multi-touchscreen - easily zoom with two fingers as well as other capabilities of a 2-point multi-touch device.

• Wi-Fi Support - connect to the internet wirelessly through its 802.11 b/g/n comm port.

• Wide range of media support - play most of the internets sound, video and photo formats.

User experience:
No one is talking about this tablet yet. Be the first to comment.

• Pros
1. Affordable
2. With microSD expansion capability

• Cons

1. Narrow viewing angle
2. Not a real Android Tablet as it does not even have access to Google Play.
3. Lags at times

Here is the complete list of its specifications:

Operating System	Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Processor / Chipset	Cortex™-A5 (Telechips)
	1.0 GHz
Graphic
Display	7.0” TFT LCD (WVGA 800 x 480),  capacitive Multi-touchscreen, 16:9 aspect ratio
Touchscreen	Yes
LCD Features
Memory	Flash; 512MB
Hard Drive	Built-in 4GB/Expandable up to 32GB
HDD Interface
Color	Black
Multimedia	Built-in Microphone
	Integrated Speaker
Communication	Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
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Ports	USB 2.0 High Speed (Micro Connector)
	3.5mm Headphone
	MicroSDHC
Input	Touchscreen
Power	AC 100-240VAC INPUT, DC 5V output
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Dimension	7.75 x 0.45 x 4.5
Weight	7 lbs.
Software *Software can be changed without notice
Others	Plays/displays common internet audio/video/Photo formats.
	Available in the following languages:English, Spanish, French (Canada & France), German, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Italian, Portuguese (Portugal and Brazil), Korean, Japanese, Russian, Hebrew, Greek, Arabic
	CE, FCC certified
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Warranty	---
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Samsung Support Page	http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/XE700T1C-A01US (includes manual downloads and FAQs & How Tos)

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Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 2 7.0 Review/Specs

Samsung Galaxy ^TM Tab2 7.0 front view |
source: http://samsung.com

Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 2 7.0 (Wi-Fi) 8GB

Last April 22, 2012, Samsung has released another tablet from their 7-inch series. The Samsung Galaxy Tab^TM 2 7.0 seems a rehash of the earlier released Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus.

To be honest, because many loved the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus but had reservations in buying due to its price, they have this released.

Looking from a distance the it looked like the Tab 7.0 Plus. Only at closer inspection will you see the difference in thickness (Galaxy Tab2 7.0 is slightly thicker). There are also several other downgrades here and there like its front camera which is VGA resolution from an HD quality in 7.0 Plus. CPU speed is now 1Ghz from 1.2Ghz in 7.0 Plus.

Still, many of the selling point of the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus is carried to it like its bright TFT LCD display, microSD slot and rear camera. 

Here are some positive notes about this Tablet

• Loaded with lots of apps and can carry lots of content - Although not necessarily a plus, it comes pre-loaded with apps from social media to weather updates, access to Google Play Store, entertainment and many more. Of course a user can always remove apps he/she deems not necessary. And with an external microSD port (up to 32G) of files and media storage couple that with a cloud storage of 50G (good for 2 years free), an owner could carry virtually everything he/she needs.

Endless apps and content at your fingertips | source: http://samsung.com

• Easily customized - With Touchwiz, things is easily customized and organized giving easy access to contents.

Add a touch of TouchWiz and contents are accessed easily | source: http://samsung.com

• A home entertainment Tab - Stream shows from TV screens using SmartView. If you lost your TV remote, this Tab can do it for you.

• Extendable Memory - With the built in microSD slot, memory can be extended and give up to 32G more memory of storage for files like photo, documents, video and music.

Load up more data with up to 32G more memory | source: http://samsung.com

User experience:
Here are some comments from people who have already used the device. Most feedback are positive.

• Pros

1. Bright display.
2. Built-in speakers.
3. Leight weight.
4. Inexpensive.
5. Realistic color.
6. Solid feel
7. With flash player

• Cons

1. Can't install apps on the microSD.
2. Most apps from Google Play are supported but there are still some that it does not support.

Here is the complete list of its specifications:

Price	Php11,000 - Php12,800 (as of July 31, 2013)
Operating System	Android 4.1, Jelly Bean
Processor / Chipset	TI OMAP4430
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Graphic	'none'
Display	7"; 1024x600Pixel (resolution)
Touchscreen	Yes
LCD Features	-
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Memory	8GB (internal); micro SD card slot supports up to 32GB (external)
Hard Drive	-
HDD Interface	-
Color	Titanium Silver
Multimedia	3.0 Megapixel (rear)
	Music: MP3, AAC/AAC+/EAAC+, WMA, OGG (vorbis), FLAC, AC-3 ; Sound: AVideo Codec: Mpeg4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, Divx, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark;
	Format: 3gp(mp4), wmv(asf), avi(divx), mkv, flv, webm
	Format: 3gp(mp4), wmv(asf), avi(divx), mkv, flv, webm
Communication	Wi-Fi Only
	Bluetooth
Ports	802.11n wireless network support
	Proprietary USB and power connection
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Input	-
Power	4,000mAh (Battery)
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Dimension	4.8" x 7.6" x .41" (W x H x D)
Weight	0.76 lbs
Software *Software can be changed without notice	-
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Others	-
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Warranty	1 year limited warranty period for parts
	1 year limited warranty for labor
Samsung Support Page	http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/GT-P3113TSYXAR (includes manual downloads and FAQs & How Tos)

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New virus for Android found

Backdoor.AndroidOS.Obada.a is the name of the virus that is made specifically for Android devices.

Kaspersky Labs last weekend has advised Android device users to be wary of the new Trojan virus that is spreading.

The virus is exploiting an unknown bug in the operating system to be able to get administrator access, embeds itself to become impossible to remove. Kaspersky Labs said that it is does far one of the most sophisticated virus it came across as the code was written obscurely so it is harder to decipher.

The Trojan can replicate itself to other devices as well as it can make copies of other malicious programs after the device has managed to establish a connection via Wi-Fi or bluetooth.

It was also noted that the new Trojan is much similar to Windows malware than to other Android Trojans in terms of complexity and the number of unpublished vulnerabilities it exploits.

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Is Android the future Windows?

I did not mean the future of Windows but will it be replacing Windows as the new OS of choice in the near future?

The Android OS made its mark in our consciousness when smartphones replaced our conventional cellular phones which requires an operating system for it to work.

At that time, Microsoft was busy coming out with a new version of their Windows operating system for PC and did not concentrate much on the smartphone market.

This leaves the competition between the Symbian OS, iOS, Blackberry OS and Android. Well, as one should know, the iOS and Blackberry OSare dedicated to the iPhone and Blackberry respectively. That leaves Android and Symbian trying to grab the market. Well, Windows is also trying to compete but seems to be half hearted at the time as they are more focused on their existing market, which is the PC and notebook.

Now, however, that more people are accessing the world wide web through their mobile phones as well as playing games with it, it has become apparent that going mobile is the way to go. With the introduction of tablet devices (thanks in a big way to Apple's iPad), which in a way is similar to that of mobile devices, the market has even become bigger.

However, Microsoft seems to have seen the market potential of mobile deivces that it has trained its eyes to it. Even its newly released Windows 8 looks like the interface of a tablet.

But with the time and resources spent by Google on the Android OS, it has paid off. It can be seen by the proliferation of what we now call Android devices. A wide range of smartphone manufacturers now uses Android. Now, even on tablets, Android seems to be the OS of choice. It's biggest user is Samsung which has currently outsold Apple's iPad on the number of units sold due in big part to its lower price. Even, less known brands like Coby and Movetab are using the Android OS although some of them are not  yet a truly Android device. In which case, there is no Google support and has no access to sites like Google Play.

So what do you think? Sound off your thoughts on the comments section.

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