The widescreen 16:9 and 16:10 formats used for the majority of Android tablets are, in my opinion, not the optimal solution for the tablet environment. It is either too wide or too narrow, especially with the inclusion of the navigation bar, and really only shines when watching widescreen video. As far as apps go, 4:3 is vastly superior aspect ratio for everything else (web browsing, email, etc).
I thought it might be nice to have a list of all the (worthwhile) 4:3 aspect ratio Android tablets available for those who feel the same way I do, since there doesn't seem to be one. I will start with a list of the ones I know about, and I hope you all will chime in with more.
Archos Gen10 80 and 97 XS
Screen: 8" and 9.7" MVA @ 1024x768
Processor: OMAP4470 @ 1.5 GHz
RAM: 1GB
OS: Unskinned Android 4.0 (Upgradable to 4.1)
Storage: 16GB / Compatible up to 128GB with Micro SD
Notes: Comes with magnetic hard cover/keyboard.
Lenovo IdeaTab S2109
Screen: 9.7" IPS @ 1024x768
Processor: Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 @ 1GHz
RAM: 1GB
OS: Unskinned Anroid 4.0
Storage: Up to 32GB
Notes: Micro HDMI, 4 Speakers with Dolby SRS TruMedia
Coby MID9742
Screen: 9.7" IPS @ 1024x768
Processor: Cortex-A8 @ 1GHz
RAM: 1GB
OS: Unskinned Android 4.0
Storage: 8GB / Expandable to 32GB with Micro SD
Notes: No access to Google Play
Eken A90
Screen: 9.7" @ 1024x768
Processor: All Winner A10 @ 1.0 GHz
RAM: 1GB
OS: Unskinned Android 4.0
Storage: Up to 16GB / Micro SD
Notes: Inexpensive Chinese tablet
Le Pan S - TC978
Pantech Element - AT&T
Of course the HP Touchpad should at least get an honorable mention.
Pantech Element is another one.
spunker88 said:
Pantech Element is another one.
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Thanks, I've added it!
Matsunichi MarquisPad Tablets
MarquisPad - MP977
Display:
9.7 inch LED-backlit 1024x768 pixel resolution at 132 ppi with Multi-Touch Display
CPU/Performance:
Texas Instruments processor
1.2GHz dual-core DSP, low-power system
1GB DDR2 Memory
Wireless:
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Storage:
4GB internal memory
Micro SD slot (2GB MicroSD Card included, expandable to 32GB)
Front Camera:
VGA quality still camera
Power/Battery:
Lithium-ion battery with 3.7V 4000mA/Hrs
MarquisPad - MP979 (Coming Soon?)
Display:
9.7 inch LED-backlit 1024x768 pixel resolution at 132 ppi with Multi-Touch Display
CPU/Performance:
Texas Instruments processor
1.5GHZ dual core DSP, low power system
1GB DDR2 memory
Wireless:
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
Storage:
8 GB Internal memory
2GB MicroSD – comes with 2GB Micro SD Card (expandable to 32 GB)
Front Camera:
VGA-quality still images
Power/Battery:
Lithium-ion battery with 3.7V
6000mA/Hrs
Sensor:
Accelerometer
Light sensor
http://www.marquispad.com/tablets/
GooPad Mini
the GooPad mini
7.9-inch display with 1024 x 768 resolution,
1.4GHz dual-core processor,
1GB of RAM,
2-megapixel rear camera and 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera and Wi-Fi,
Jelly Bean on board the tablet, with the iOS-like iLaunch theme on top.
http://www.androidauthority.com/goo...99-jelly-bean-running-ipad-mini-clone-125583/
GPAD G12 9.7 inch
GPAD G12 9.7 inch Google Android 4.0 NVIDIA Tegra2 T20 Dual Core Cortex A9 1.0GHz Tablet PC China Wholesale - ahappydeal.com
Main Feature:
CPU: NVIDIA Tegra2 T20; Dual Core Cortex A9, 1.0GHz
OS: Google Android 4.0
RAM: 1G
Flash Memory: 16GB
Support TF card extend 16GB max
Display: 9.7 inch IPS LCD capacitive 10 Points touch panel 1024*768
Camera: Dual camera, front is 2.0 and back is 5.0 megapixels
Battery: 7600mAh
Networking: Wifi 802.11 b/g/n
Support 1080P Video
Support Flash 11.1
Specification:
CPU: NVIDIA Tegra2 T20; Dual Core Cortex A9, 1.0GHz
OS: Google Android 4.0
RAM: 1G
Flash Memory: 16GB
Support TF card extend 16GB max
Display: 10.1 inch IPS LCD capacitive multi-touch panel 1024*768
Camera: Dual camera, front is 2.0 and back is 5.0 megapixels
Battery: 7600mAh
Networking: Wifi 802.11 b/g/n
Support 1080P Video
3G: Yes, built in, WCDMA (1900 MHz/2100MHz)
GPS: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes, bluetooth V2.0
Youtube: Yes
Work time: 5-8 hours
Speakers: Yes
MIC: Yes
Input: 100-240V 50-60Hz
Output: 12V 2A
Audio format: MP3，WAV，WMA，AAC
Video format: MP4, AVI, MKV, 3GP, RMVB, RM
Picture format: JPG, BMP, PNG, GIF
Office software: Word,Excel,Power Point and Email function
G-sensor: Yes
Interface: Headphone jack*1, TF card slot*1, 30pin port*1
Material of back cover: Plastic
Other application: Task Manager, Browser, Gallery, Android Webkit, Clock, Calculator, Calendar, eReader, Gmail, Google Maps…
Language: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, German, Italy, Norwegian, Portuguese, Roman, Swedish, Turkish, Greek, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese
Weight: 0.640 kg
Package weight: 1.2 kg
Size: 24.1*18.8*1.2 cm
Package size: 27*21*6.5 cm
http://android-sale.com/de/goopad-9-7-inch-android-tablet.html
Celestroid Fusionoid 9.7 Inch " CFT97B1"
Note Carefully Below.
9.7 INCH NEW ANDROID 4.0 MODEL: CFT97B1 MULTI TOUCH 10 POINT CAPACITIVE WIFI HDMI TABLET PC MODEL: CFT97B1
CPU: BOXCHIP A10 -1.5GHZ (CORTEX A8) GPU: Mali-400
Display: 9.7 "LED screen: 1024*768 Touch
PANEL: Multi-capacitance touch (10 point)
Memory: 1GB DDR3 Storage Flash 16GB (expandable to 32GB through the Micro SD)
WIFI: 802.11 b/g/n Sensor: G-sensor 360°
OS: ANDROID 4.0, Support Adobe flash 11.0 3G:
USB external 3G
BlueTooth:
NC Camera: 0.3M FF Front/2.0M FF Back
Battery: Lithium-ion 8000MA,Up to 5 hours of surfing the web using 3G data network
AUDIO: Stereo speaker (1.5w X 2) / Audio Jack 3.5mm
Audio Player: MP3, WMA, APE, FLAC, OGG, WAV Frequency response: 20Hz to 20000Hz
Port: USB2.0 DEVICE, USB OTG, HDMI OUTPUT , TF CARD SLOT , 3.5mm Stereo Headphone Jack, DC-in jack
Video player: AVI,MKV(XVID/px/H.264), MOV, TS, M2TS, RM/RMVB, FLV, 3GP, MPEG, DAT, MP4 (support to 2160P: 3480x2160)
Package content: Mini USB cable, Manual, Charger: AC100-240V 50-60Hz OUTPUT 5V 2A, Earphone
Application: facebook/ YOU TUBE/ Google/ GMAIL/ YAHOO/ MSN/ AMAZON KINDLE/ SKYPE, Google Search/ Camcorder/ Camera/ Email Gmail/ Video Player/ Audio Player/ Alarm/Clock / Apk Calculator Calendar/ ES file/ Explorer/ ES Task Manager / Google Maps Market/ NC Manager PDF/ Reader / Photo Browser
Dimension (W*D*H): Products Size: Dimension (W*D*H): Products Size: 9.56"*7.36"*0.44" or (242.8*189.7 *11.2 mm)
Box Size:11.1"*8.74"*2.44" or (282X222X62MM)
Tablet PC Net Weight: 1.43 pounds or (0.65KG)
Retail Box Gross Weight: 4 pounds
This was a Unbranded Tablet and some people report getting completely differenct (worse) specs....
http://www.amazon.com/capacitive-Ta...ywords=android+tablet+9.7+inch#productDetails
Idea USA CT802.
As a new user I can't post links here. You;ll have to Google for it.
Similarly to the Eken A90 it has an Allwinner A10, 1G ram, 16G onboard storage and an SD slot, and is 9.7" and 1024x768. The manufacturer's site is wrong; it's not a Vivante GC800. The site also used to incorrectly list bluetooth. It does have GPS, which is not listed on the site. Actually, when I google up pictures of an Eken A90 mine looks exactly identical except for the logo and a few button labels--same buttons in the same places, same ports, same design with cameras in front and back and speaker on the back (wouldn't putting it on the front make more sense?).
The tablet's company is headquartered in the US and it's supposedly designed in the US by someone with a non-Chinese name, but the tablet is made in China and the manufacturer's web site has typical bad English of a normal Chinese web site. How someone managed to "design" a tablet identically to a tablet by another manufacturer, I don't know.
The tablet is an older model and seems to have been replaced by the CT920 which is also 1024x768.
The tablet comes pre-rooted. I don't know if the CT920 also comes rooted.
Thanks for this thread! it will be very useful! I also really home someone will soon produce a 4:3 hires tablet, like the ipad.
I dont get why google made the nexus 10 16:10...
Do they expect customer to just watch movies with a 10 inches tablet??
I'm glad to see other Android users recognize the 4:3 aspect ratio is superior for tablets. If I could get an Android iPad mini with a high res display, I'd be elated.
ajwho said:
I'm glad to see other Android users recognize the 4:3 aspect ratio is superior for tablets. If I could get an Android iPad mini with a high res display, I'd be elated.
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Archos just announced one called the Titanium.
Incidentally, my CT802 started dying. The screen keeps acting as though the top is being touched even when it's not.
I tried researching other 4:3 tablets. Apparently there's contradictory information about the CT920 and most (but not all) of the information on Idea USA' site says that it's not 4:3.
HP touchpad. Also has tons of support for ROMs. I'm running jellybean on it right now and it works flawlessly.
Aluratek Cinepad 9.7
•OS Support: Android 4.0
•CPU Type: Dual Core Cortex A9
•CPU Speed: 1.5GHz
•GPU: Mali 400
•RAM: 1GB DDR3
•Capacity: Flash Memory: 4GB / microSD Slot (up to 32GB)
•Display: 9.7'' Capacitive 1024 x 768, 4:3
•Communication: USB, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0
•Miscellaneous: Built-in G-sensor, Speaker (1W*2), Built-in MIC
•webcam Type: Front Facing VGA 0.3MP, Back Facing 2.0MP
•Interfaces: USB OTG 2.0, HDMI 1.4a, microSD (SDHC compatible), Headset Jack (3.5mm)
•Battery Capacity 3.7V / 6000mAH
•Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.5 x .375 in.
•Weight: 1.5 lbs.
It also comes with GooglePlay preinstalled [although the official website states they are still searching for Google approval], and GetJar.
I liked a lot the 4:3 form factor, and also I liked that once connected to the computer I could see its memory as a disk drive, as opposed to Asus tf300t where you can navigate only through Windows Explorer. Skype, eReaders, video streaming, games, etc. worked excelent.
The only reason I didn't keep this tablet was that its display's fidelity was not quite great, otherwise it think it has the best cost-benefit ratio on the market.
Karbonn ST10 also aspect ratio of 4:3
Anyone compared comic reading on 16:10 and 4:3 tablets?
Used to have an asus transformer, but I always read comics in landscape because I find the 10 inch 16:10 screen to be to narrow.
Add Karbonn Smart Tab 8 to the list too.
1.5 GHz dual core Cortex A9 processor
1 GB RAM
Mali 400MP GPU
Stock Android 4.1 onboard
3.2 MP back camera and a primary camera is also present.
I reup this thread because i'm looking for a 4:3 tablet, and in these days are going out the Acer Iconia A1 7,9" 4:3 (interesting device imho)
rolacta said:
I reup this thread because i'm looking for a 4:3 tablet, and in these days are going out the Acer Iconia A1 7,9" 4:3 (interesting device imho)
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I recentlY bought the Lenovo S2109 refurbished from the Lenovo outlet (US) for 160USD plus tax. It's a fantastic price, even though the specs are decidedly 2011 at best. It's running 4.0 and the ROM community is basically non existent, but I love it. OMAP 4430 isn't the fastest , but I generally only do web browsing and PDF a magazine reading and it performs those tasks very well. Unlike the 16:10 A2109 model, this product has more or less been discontinued by Lenovo and won't see further updates. I doubt it'll be on the market for much longer.
I really hope there will be another 4:3 tablet (Android or x86 Windows) sometime soon. After using a 16:10 tablet for so long, and comparing it to a 4:3, I completely understand Apple's decision To go with the former.
If your resolution is significantly higher in one direction than the other, your tablet is not 4:3, so 90% of these suggestions are false.
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If your resolution is significantly higher in one direction than the other, your tablet is not 4:3, so 90% of these suggestions are false.
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Not sure what you mean. Figuring out whether a tablet is 4:3 or not isn't rocket science , it's literally the division of the pixel height by the pixel width. The most common 4:3 resolutions on tablets are 1024x768 and 2048x1536. I don't think ive seen any tablets in this thread that aren't 4:3.
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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Hello xda community, I'm new here, sorry if I'm posting in are wrong, let it more, I have a vido tablet N90s, I would like to root it if someone can post a tutorial on how to root this model I am grateful!
Reference Vido N90S Dualcore, Window N90S Dualcore, Yuandao N90S DualCore, N90 Dual-Core S
Operating System Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
CPU Rockchip RK3066 Dual Core
CPU Frequency 2 x 1.6Ghz Dual Core
GPU Mali 400 Quad Core
RAM 1 GB
RAM Type DDR3
Internal Memory 8 GB
Card Reader microSD Card / TF Card 32GB Max.
Camera / Webcam Yes
Camera / Webcam Front 0.3 Megapixels / Back 2.0 Megapixels
Screen Size 9.7 inches
Screen Resolution 1024x768 pixels
Screen Type Capacitive
Multitouch Screen Yes
HDMI Output Yes
HD Video Support Full HD 1080p
Android Market Support Yes
Adobe Flash Support Yes
I/O Ports mini HDMI, microUSB, Heaphone Jack, MicroSD Slot
WiFi Standard 802.11 b/g/n
Ethernet Port (RJ45) No
3G Yes
3G By 3G USB Key
GPS No
Bluetooth No
GSM Function No
G-Sensor Yes
FM Function No
Microphone Yes (integrated)
Built-in Speakers Yes
Battery Capacity 6000mAh
Battery Life 7 hours
Color Black front, Aluminium Back
Language Multilingual
Package Content Charger, USB Cable, Earphones, User Guide
Dimension 234 x 185 x 10mm
Weight 609g
Warranty 1 Year
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