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Viewsonic Tegra2 Dual Core 1GHz G-Tablet $379 at Sears

The Viewsonic 10 inch "G-Tablet" discussed in the link below ($349 from Sears) has the Nividia dual core 1ghz Tegra 2 processor. It sounds like it has pretty decent hardware but lacking in software due to not being an official Google product and having a poor performing UI.
http://androidandme.com/2010/11/tabl...sears-for-379/
Viewsonic G-Tablet specs include:
NVIDIA Tegra 2 Dual ARM cortex (1Ghz)
Capacitive Multi-Touch/Multi Tasking panel
10.1” 1024 X 600 TFI LCD Screen
512 MB RAM, Mass Memory 16 GB
Mini USB x 1; Full size USB x 1
1.3MP Front –Facing Webcam
Earphone x 1
Micro SD card slot
2 x 1 W speaker
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
G sensor/Light sensor
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
3500mAh/7.4V Li-polymer Battery Life 8-10 Hours
Slim design (267 x 173 x 14.3mm) Wt. 820 Grams
Buttons: Home/Back/Menu/Volume/Power
OS / Android 2.2
Headphone Jack
Built in Microphone
"Original information out of Viewsonic said this device would cost over $500, but Sears is selling a WiFi-only version that lacks the sim-card slot of the more expensive model. Some overseas models were also reported to include 1 GB of RAM, but the Sears unit is shipping with 512 MB RAM."
"The good news is that this tablet comes with Android 2.2, but that might be there the fun ends. This tablet was not certified by Google so it lacks all the Google Mobile Services including the official Android Market. Thankfully you can still sideload apps and alternative markets like SlideME."
You can buy the "G-tablet" here: http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...1&blockType=G1 Use the zoom feature on the picture to get a really good close up of the device buttons and LEDs etc. I like the clean and simple look. Three buttons is nice too and the Wifi only will work perfectly with a tethering Nexus One. At $380 it is ~$120 cheaper than the equivalent iPad.
I think this would be a good candidate for dev support to take advantage of the hardware to root and optimize for 10" display. If developers are interested in rocking this device I am definitely picking one up.
Do you think developers would work with this device?

Tablet?

With the hundred or so various tablets out I have no clue which one to get. I have watched so many reviews on various android tabs. I am pretty sure I want an android tablet vs an ipad or playbook.
Basically just wanted to hear from a few people who have recently purchased tablets and are happy with them. Looking for a WI-Fi only tablet I don't want to pay a monthly data fee. Anyways lemme know what you guys have and how you like it.
Also want to add it's just for home use web browsing some email ect..

If you want something more powerful you should wait till Q1 for the new 4core Tegra ones. Then we are talking opportunities ^^
And should have no problem with true 1080p movies, for what I've hear at least none of the existing ones can handle it.
Something to think on when you get bored with the web browsing

Ohlikken said:
If you want something more powerful you should wait till Q1 for the new 4core Tegra ones. Then we are talking opportunities ^^
And should have no problem with true 1080p movies, for what I've hear at least none of the existing ones can handle it.
Something to think on when you get bored with the web browsing
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Thanks great idea... I wish there was a site just dedicated to tablets where I can see upcoming tabs ect.. I never realized there where tabs on this site until I scrolled through the huge list of devices on the main page... Thanks though Tax time here in 4 months would be an even better time to buy a tablet.

If you take a look at the specs, I just don't think you can beat the Acer A500.
LOVE IT !

Im also in the market for an Android tablet. Im going to wait for the quad core 10in with vanilla ice cream sandwich.
For the look right now the sony and samsung have the best design. I hope the next transformer will look better with the same price point

kanariya said:
Im also in the market for an Android tablet. Im going to wait for the quad core 10in with vanilla ice cream sandwich.
For the look right now the sony and samsung have the best design. I hope the next transformer will look better with the same price point
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Wow I didn't even think about ics. Can anyone give an estimate on when such a device would be available?

bdearen said:
Basically just wanted to hear from a few people who have recently purchased tablets and are happy with them.
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I haven't purechased a tablet, but I think I can still be helpful, as I work at a PC stor, selling tablets as well. So first of all, here are the tablets I've had in my heands and thoroughly tested:
1. Prestigio Multipad PMP7070C
Display: 7”, 800x480, capacitive
CPU: ARM Cortex A8 @ 1 GHz (Texas Instruments)
OS: Android™ 2.2 Froyo (Flash 10 Support)
Memory: 256MB DDR
Capacity: Flash 8GB
Communication: WiFi, Bluetooth
Others: HDMI, Camera, USB 2.0, G sensor
Cheap but not something I'd buy for myself. Bottom line - not worth the money!
2. Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101
NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 1.0GHz dual-core CPU for excellent multitasking & HD video playback
Android 3.2 Honeycomb O.S. with Adobe® Flash® 10.2 support*2
Full QWERTY keyboard, touchpad input with Polaris® Office® for mobile productivity
16 hours long battery life for all day computing with mobile docking
Brilliant IPS panel with ultra-wide 178⁰ viewing angle made from scratch resistant and super tough glass
Nice tablet and really worth getting the keyboard as well - extends the battery life up to 16 hours (10 h w/o it). Tough Gorilla glass - deffinitely a good choice.
3. Acer Iconia A500(my personal favorite)
ACER ICONIA TAB A500
CPU: ARM Cortex-A9 1GHz
RAM: 1GB DDR2
Screen: WXGA (1280х800) Capacitive Multitouch
Internal Memory: 32GB Flash Memory
Wireless: Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
OS: Android 3.2 HoneyComb
Ports: 3.5 mm audio, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x micro USB, micro HDMI
Great performance, long lasting battery, Gorilla glass, USB port for the moments you just need to type faster If I ever buy a tablet, it will definitely be the Iconia A500.
4. IPAD2 - a very nice tablet, fast and smooth scrolling b/w screens, but with all due respect to Steve Jobs, I hate to be asked for my CC number every time I want to DL an app
5. Galaxy Tab 10.1 - a total knock off of IPAD2! Same design, same everything... By Apple's example, they even removed the memory card slots! Once you get the tablet, you are stuck with whatever you bought! No memory extension, no communication ports - just a WiFi and a 3G! Big NO NO!
6. Motorola XOOM - even though it has the same HW as Iconia and EEE Pad Transformer, in real life it doesn't perform as well as these two. Screen is not sensitive at all and the tablet works somehow slower.
Hope I've been of some help. Cheers.

Auris 1.6 vvt-i said:
I haven't purechased a tablet, but I think I can still be helpful, as I work at a PC stor, selling tablets as well. So first of all, here are the tablets I've had in my heands and thoroughly tested:
1. Prestigio Multipad PMP7070C
Display: 7”, 800x480, capacitive
CPU: ARM Cortex A8 @ 1 GHz (Texas Instruments)
OS: Android™ 2.2 Froyo (Flash 10 Support)
Memory: 256MB DDR
Capacity: Flash 8GB
Communication: WiFi, Bluetooth
Others: HDMI, Camera, USB 2.0, G sensor
Cheap but not something I'd buy for myself. Bottom line - not worth the money!
2. Asus Eee Pad Transformer TF101
NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 1.0GHz dual-core CPU for excellent multitasking & HD video playback
Android 3.2 Honeycomb O.S. with Adobe® Flash® 10.2 support*2
Full QWERTY keyboard, touchpad input with Polaris® Office® for mobile productivity
16 hours long battery life for all day computing with mobile docking
Brilliant IPS panel with ultra-wide 178⁰ viewing angle made from scratch resistant and super tough glass
Nice tablet and really worth getting the keyboard as well - extends the battery life up to 16 hours (10 h w/o it). Tough Gorilla glass - deffinitely a good choice.
3. Acer Iconia A500(my personal favorite)
ACER ICONIA TAB A500
CPU: ARM Cortex-A9 1GHz
RAM: 1GB DDR2
Screen: WXGA (1280х800) Capacitive Multitouch
Internal Memory: 32GB Flash Memory
Wireless: Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
OS: Android 3.2 HoneyComb
Ports: 3.5 mm audio, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x micro USB, micro HDMI
Great performance, long lasting battery, Gorilla glass, USB port for the moments you just need to type faster If I ever buy a tablet, it will definitely be the Iconia A500.
4. IPAD2 - a very nice tablet, fast and smooth scrolling b/w screens, but with all due respect to Steve Jobs, I hate to be asked for my CC number every time I want to DL an app
5. Galaxy Tab 10.1 - a total knock off of IPAD2! Same design, same everything... By Apple's example, they even removed the memory card slots! Once you get the tablet, you are stuck with whatever you bought! No memory extension, no communication ports - just a WiFi and a 3G! Big NO NO!
6. Motorola XOOM - even though it has the same HW as Iconia and EEE Pad Transformer, in real life it doesn't perform as well as these two. Screen is not sensitive at all and the tablet works somehow slower.
Hope I've been of some help. Cheers.
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Thanks for all the info I wil check out the acer iconia. I always thought the galaxy or the transformer whee the best tabs out there. Thanks for the quick review.

[Q] 9.7" HD IPS, Android 4 (ICS), 1GB ddr3, 16gb, $299.00?

I found a seller on Amazon that has this tablet for $299 (with free shipping from Amazon, plus their A-Z Guarantee if it sucks). Is this a good deal? I've copied the specs below (apparently it does support USB OTG and comes pre-rooted too). I got a 7" tablet from this seller for $120 and I love it (see this thread), so I know they sell good stuff. Any input is appreciated! Thanks!
Operation System: Google Android 4.0.3
CPU/Speed: All winner A10 - speed at 1.2 GHz - 1.5GHz
Screen/ Resolution: 9.7” , IPS 1024 x 768 px, 150˚ visible angle
System Memory (RAM): 1GB DDR3
Hard Drive: 16GB NAND FLASH
WiFi: Build in WiFi, IEEE 802.11b/g 11Mbps to 54Mbps
LAN (RJ045 Ethernet port): Yes, External RJ045 USB cable required
3G USB Modem: External 3G USB WCDMA
Camera: 0.3mp Front webcam, 2.0 Back Camera
Audio: Build in high quality speakers(0.5w) and microphone
Color , material of back shell: Silver, Aluminum Shell
I/O Ports: 3.5mm audio jack, DC in , TF card slot, mini USB, mini HDMI-out
Keyboard: Yes, US screen keyboard or external USB keyboard
Mouse & Touch Pad: Yes, build in touch pad or external USB mouse
Display Output: 1024 x 768 TFT IPS touch screen
Battery Pack: Rechargeable li-ion battery, 6000mAh
Wight/Size: 600 g, 243 x 187 x 12 mm

Help :D

So I wanna get this Laptop. It's going to cost $1259.99. It's an HP Pavilion Laptop.
OPERATING SYSTEM GENUINE WINDOWS 7 HOME PREMIUM (64-BIT)(1)
PROCESSOR NEXT GEN AMD QUAD-CORE A8-4500M ACCELERATED PROCESSOR
PROCESSOR SPEED 3.0GHZ/2.1GHZ
PROCESSOR CACHE 4MB L2 CACHE
MEMORY 6GB DDR3 SDRAM (2 DIMM)
2 MEMORY SLOTS
VIDEO GRAPHICS AMD RADEON HD 7640G DISCRETE-CLASS GRAPHICS AND UP TO 3060MB TOTAL GRAPHICS MEMORY
HARD DRIVE 640GB 5400RPM HARD DRIVE WITH HP PROTECTSMART HARD DRIVE PROTECTION
BRUSHED ALUMINUM IN MIDNIGHT BLACK
HP TRUEVISION HD WEBCAM WITH INTEGRATED DUAL ARRAY DIGITAL MICROPHONE
HP SIMPLEPASS WITH INTEGRATED FINGERPRINT READER
BLU-RAY PLAYER AND SUPERMULTI DVD BURNER
17.3-INCH DIAGONAL HD+(8) BRIGHTVIEW LED-BACKLIT DISPLAY (1600 X 900)
NETWORK CARD 10/100/1000 GIGABIT ETHERNET LAN (RJ-45 CONNECTOR)
WIRELESS OPTION 802.11B/G/N WLAN
MULTI-FORMAT DIGITAL MEDIA CARD READER FOR SECURE DIGITAL CARDS AND MULTIMEDIA CARDS
BEATS AUDIO WITH 4 SPEAKERS AND THE HP TRIPLEBASS REFLEX SUBWOOFER
FULL-SIZE ISLAND-STYLE KEYBOARD WITH NUMERIC KEYPAD
TOUCHPAD WITH ON/OFF BUTTON AND PRECISION MULTI-TOUCH GESTURE SUPPORT.
3 SUPERSPEED USB 3.0
1 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) 2.0
1 HDMI
1 VGA (15-PIN)
1 RJ-45 (LAN)
2 HEADPHONE-OUT
1 MICROPHONE-IN
KENSINGTON MICROSAVER LOCK SLOT
POWER-ON PASSWORD
ACCEPTS 3RD PARTY SECURITY LOCK DEVICES
65W AC ADAPTER
9-CELL 100WHR LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
BATTERY LIFE UP TO 12 HOURS
Here be all the specs. Is it worth the price? I can't find the model number, all I know is I'm getting it from Arrons. Heres the link to the page.
https://www.aarons.com/p-698-laptop-6640-173-amd-a8-bluray-beats-audio.aspx
I'm so lost, I can't find any reviews online. I have till Thursday to make up my mind.

Go for a Lenovo Ideapad Y580. That's my lappy.
15 inch screen. i7-3610QM. 660M graphics. 6 gigs RAM. Backlit keyboard. You can get the 1366x768 version for $900. 1080p version for $1000. It's a beast.

You're seriously going to drop $1200+ on a laptop with a class 3 card??? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Sorry, I don't mean to sound like an ass, but that's hilarious!
Definitely not worth it. PM me if you would like some help. There's A TON of better deals out there
Such as this one, so long as you don't need the 17 inch screen. If you do, let me know. I can help
Similar to what the guy above me posted about, but a little more kickass for a little less money
http://shop.lenovo.com/SEUILibrary/...22D1AC7A&AID=11222560&PID=227502#.UK2z7_jAebw

You can buy an Alienware with better specs for that much money.

•Intel® Core™ i7-3610QM Processor
•Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit), SP1
•8GB DDR3 1600MHz memory
•Intel® Integrated Graphics
•750GB HDD (5400rpm, Serial ATA)
•DVD-SuperMulti drive (+/-R double layer)
•Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)
•Bluetooth® V4.0
•Premium US keyboard with 10-key pad (Black)
•Touch pad pointing device with multi touch control
•Li-Ion (4800mAh, 6-Cell)
•1-USB (2.0) port with Sleep and Charge
•2-USB (3.0) ports
Features/Specifications:
•Toshiba Satellite S875-S7242 Core i7-3610QM 2.3GHz 17.3-inch Notebook
•General Features:
•Operating System:
•Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit, SP1
•Processor and Graphics:
•Intel® Core™ i7-3610QM Processor ◦2.3 GHz (3.3 GHz with Turbo Boost Technology 2.0), 6MB L3 Cache
•Mobile Intel® HM76 Express Chipset
•Mobile Intel® HD graphics with shared graphics memory
•Memory:
•Configured with 8GB DDR3 1600MHz (max 16GB)
•2 main memory slots. Both slots are occupied
•Storage Drive
•750GB (5400 RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive
•Fixed Optical Disk Drive:
•DVD SuperMulti drive supporting 11 formats ◦Maximum Read speed and compatibility: CD-ROM (24x), CD-R (24x), CD-RW (24x), DVD-ROM (8x), DVD-R (8x), DVD-R DL (6x), DVD-RW (6x), DVD+R (8x), DVD+R DL (6x), DVD+RW (8x), DVD-RAM (5x)
•Display:
•17.3-inch diagonal widescreen TruBrite TFT display at 1600 x 900 native resolution (HD+) ◦Native support for 720p content
◦16:9 aspect ratio
◦LED backlit
•Sound:
•Built-in stereo speakers
•SRS Premium Sound HD
•Input Devices:
•Premium Keyboard with 10-key (black)
•Touch pad pointing device with multi-touch control
•Communications:
•Webcam and microphone
•10/100 Ethernet
•Wi-Fi® Wireless networking (802.11b/g/n)
•Bluetooth® version 4.0
•Expandability:
•Memory Card Reader ◦Secure Digital, SDHC,SDXC, mini SD, micro SD, Multi Media Card [shared slot] –adapter may be required
•Ports:
•Video: ◦RGB
◦HDMI®
•Audio ◦Microphone input port
◦Headphone output port
•Data ◦Three (3) USB ports (2 USB 3.0 + 1 USB 2.0 port with USB Sleep and Charge)
◦RJ-45 LAN port
•Security ◦Slot for Security Lock
•Physical Description:
•Ice Blue Brushed Aluminum
•Dimensions (W x D x H Front/H Rear): 16.3 x10.6 x 1.3-inches
•Weight: Starting at 6.3 lbs., depending upon configuration
•Power:
•65W (19V 3.42A) 100-240V/50-60Hz AC Adapter
•Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.21 x 1.85 x 1.20-inches
•Weight: starting at 0.55 lbs.
•Battery:
•6 cell/48Wh Lithium Ion battery pack
•Battery Life Rating (measured by MobileMark™ Productivity 2007)
•Included 6 cell battery: 4 hours, 54 minutes
$779..............Geeks.com
Of course, if you like a Lenovo (I do too) then you can take a look at This One for $629. A little lighter on the specs but it IS a Lenovo.

You should check out the Dell Inspiron 17r 7720 Special Edition. Should cost about $1200 and it has way better specs than that.
Core i7 3630QM
8GB ram
32GB SSD+ 1TB hdd
Gt650m 2GB ddr5
Dvdrw
Skullcandy 2.1 surround etc etc.
And with a little more you can get the 3D screen option. It's quite the beast for the price
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[Q] Acer Iconia B1-A71 vs Lenovo IdeaTab A2107

an elaborated spec comparison between the two new tablets Acer Iconia B1-A71 and Lenovo IdeaTab A2107, to find out which one will be a good buying decision for you. Have a look at it below!
Dimensions & Weight: While Iconia B1-A72 carries a dimension of 197.4 x 128.5 x 11.3 mm and weighs in at 320 grams, IdeaTab A2107 measures a dimension of 192 x 122 x 11.5 mm and a weight of around 400 grams, which makes the latter quite heavy.
Display: Both the tablets fare equally on the display front with 7 inch capacitive multi-touch displays with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels.
Processor: In this segment, the Acer offering comes with a 1.2GHz dual core MediaTek processor. Whereas, the Lenovo offering is equipped with a comparatively lower 1GHz Cortex A9 processor.
Operating System: When it comes to OS, Iconia B1-A71 scores an upper arm with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system out of the box as compared to IdeaTab A2107, which is flavored with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform.
Notably, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is equipped with features including Project Butter, enhanced accessibility with new APIs, support for International users with bi-directional text support, other language support, expandable and contractible notifications, resizble app widgets, live wallpaper preview, high resolution contact photos, improved Android Beam and Wi-Fi network.
Camera: In terms of camera optics, IdeaTab A2107 fares well with a 2MP rear camera and a 0.3MP front camera for video calling. On the other hand, Iconia B1 lacks a main camera while houses a 0.3MP front camera.
Storage: In this segment, the Lenovo offering scores more as it comes in three variants - 4GB/8GB/16GB internal storage, 1GB RAM and a micro SD card slot.
In comparison, the Acer tablet comes with 8GB onboard storage, 512MB RAM and a micro SD card slot supporting up to 32GB expandable storage.
Connectivity: Both the tablets come with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and micro USB support. Further, IdeaTab A2107 comes with dual SIM support, hence will offer 3G connectivity, which is missing in the Aser offering.
Battery: Iconia B1-A71 is loaded with a 2,710 mAh, the Lenovo offering is powered by 3,550 mAh battery. While, the later battery is technically found to be more powerful than the former, however both the companies claim that the devices will provide up to 8 hours of battery backup. Well, that can be checked only when we receive the tablet for review.
Price: In the pricing segment, Acer has priced the tablet attractively at Rs 7,999 and Lenovo has priced its offering at Rs 13,495.
Verdict
Being budget tablets from leading manufacturers, both Acer Iconia B1 and Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 have decent specifications, thereby making it tough for the consumers to choose. However, each of the two tablets offer some important specs that are lacking in the opponent.
If the concern is on a low priced tablet without any voice calling facility, the Acer tablet with a faster dual core processor and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean experience could be a better option.
However, if the concern is on SIM support, better backup, a rear camera and increased storage options, the dual SIM IdeaTab A2107 should be the right choice.

bought the B1-A71 today, and i am quite satisfied with it's performance for a dual core tablet in 8k budget, and the battery life is pretty good on the first run, doesn't get hot on hours of usage, and the expandable storage does support 32GB cards.

parthpatels007 said:
bought the B1-A71 today, and i am quite satisfied with it's performance for a dual core tablet in 8k budget, and the battery life is pretty good on the first run, doesn't get hot on hours of usage, and the expandable storage does support 32GB cards.
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could you please give us information, how long is the battery life on normal usage (with wifi on) doing browsing, gaming, etc?

Go Acer FTW.
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Bought it - arrives tomorrow
Acer B1-A71 - The main use for this tablet is as an extended e-reader and in-car computer AIO. I've been expecting for a long time something like this - it has all the connectivity that I'm interested of, it's pretty light and is cheap - meaning that I can turn it inside out without being afraid of losing too much money.
Would be interesting to see on XDA a section for this tablet or for the "cheap" tablets.
I'll post my review here, if someone is interested.
LE after unboxing and first use of the tablet:
About the package: nice and well packed. Inside you'll find a quick guide flyer, warranty manual in all european languages, an international warranty passport, the USB charger (in the EU version it comes with the most common stardard plug), the USB cable and, ofcourse, the tablet.
First look impression: nice tablet, but just way to big black border around the screen (in all is like a 9 inches tablet with a 7 inches screen, just to give you an idea) and all this black border is like a finger prints magnet. It's thick enough to give you a well build device impression and has enough weight to be difficult to hold it by a corner, but with both hands it feels lighter. It has indeed a "crunching" sound if you apply pressure or twist it by the angles and it has a default of design - near the volume rocker it has a bump under the blue line. On my blog you'll see some photos.
The display it's a wow factor for me! Yes, it's a little washed but it's clear, it's like my phone's display (and LG O3D has a 220 dpi display) ad for now I have not noticed any irregularities. The touch screen it's responsive, quick and responsive even if sometimes you'll have to kick twice the same onscreen button.
How it moves? Smooth - till now, with no apps installed, even if the available amount of RAM, with no app running, is only of 160 Mb. Maybe with some rooting and fast reboot we'll have some 100 MB extra. The default browser application (because is installed Chrome browser also) is loading fast pages -those few that I've tried. Youtube is loading also fast the videos and I've noticed that loads the videos with the highest resolution available - it might be my impression.
One thing that I don't like it is that the screen rotation is lagging about a second - but I'm sure that with some root and build.prop editing it can be fixed.
Available space with no app installed is 5.12 Gb.
Camera - it's a bit NO! Even if it is used for video chatting, at 0.3 Mpx is scandalous how grainy it is - too much noise in the image.
The battery - can't say much on it. It came with 29% and in about 25 minutes of powering on and configuring the tablet (with WiFi connected), some demo with browser and youtube, it lost only 1%. And in charging - in 10 minutes or so it got from 28% to 42%.
Overall - I am pleased with this tablet. For my needs it's more than OK. It remains to try out the GPS and bluetooth. I'll keep you informed.