Latest Froyo 8" A8 Cortex Freescale IMX515 2.2 Google Android Tablet PC - 4GB - WiFi - Works with Flash 10.1 -

First of all, if you want something like an ipad, go buy an ipad.
This is not an ipad copy, its an android tablet.

I have seen lots of bad comments about this tablet so i will try to address them with my own experiences so far.

The build quality for the price is very good. I got a uk adaptor in the box as well as 2 usb cables for pc & modem connection. The instructions were what you get with a new pc, useless. You can get all the info you need by typing android 2.2 in google.

The screen takes some getting used to. I finally discovered that using your finger nail works perfect. The quality of images and print us very good and the g sensor works very fast. I have had no problems playing iplayer or tvcatchup.

My wifi router is a netgear and this tablet gets a signal anywhere in my house without a problem. My ymodel also came with android market so i have access to all dowloads. As yet, i haven't found anything that won't install.

The unit boots up quickly and as yet hasn't ever crashed. The best thing i did was to download dolphin lite browser as this browses faster than my pc.

The unit runs fast,quiet and stays cool. The speakers are just about ok but headphone sound is good.

To conclude, for under 150 quid i think this is a bargain. You have to get used to it and take time to learn android, but internet, office, mp3 player and photo viewer on an 8 inch screen for this price! !!!

Can I first say that I am a VERY fussy person when it comes to tech and I will not put up with rubbish.

I do have an "Iphone" and know what it can do and enjoy it very much but am also well aware that the Android operating system is in its early days and a bit of homework may be necessary to see if it does what you want it to so it may be a bit of a gamble.(Remember its not an Ipad)
I took the plunge and I am very happy with my purchase.

I am only writing this so I can address a few issues that have been raised in the reviews for this tablet, most of which I do not recognise.

The biggest issue most people are having is with the sensitivity of the screen or the lack of it, I can only speak for my own unit but I have had no problems with it at all and if it was as bad as most people say it is I would have sent it back straight away as it would have driven me up the wall.
Maybe I've been lucky but I think in the end it's down to the individual and I am more than happy with it.

The second biggest issue seems to be that there is no real manual with it.
If you think about it, most technology of this type will not come with a paper manual but an online manual is available and free to download and that is true of this tablet, just "Google" Android 2.2 Users Guide and its freely available and very useful.

There is a know issue with the "Youtube" player but most of the main online services like "BBC Iplayer", "Demand 5" and "4 Catchup" work well at this time with the Adobe Flash installed.

Before I purchased this tablet I was well aware that the "Android Apps Market" software would not be on it but I did a bit of homework and found that there are many other app type markets freely available for Android online that offer a great deal of choice in the software for the unit, not as many as the official Android Market but plenty to keep most people happy, and while a few apps do not work they are outweighed by the ones that do and I have installed many useful ones already.
I think that the 40,000+ applications mentioned in the review refers to the official Android Market which this tablet does not have.

Most of the software that comes installed is in English and very helpful and usable, there are only a few pieces that are in Chinese but usually an english version of the software is available to download and is no problem at all.

The USB cable that comes with it to connect to your PC works well and you CAN gain access the unit and the external SD card via your PC, it just takes a few seconds before you can see it.
Just follow the instructions on the pull down menu on the home page after you have connected the cable and click on the "USB connected" button then follow the instructions on the tablets screen and wait about 20 seconds for the tablet to appear as removable drives on you PC.
I installed no drivers.

Right then, now the bad news, the mains adapter that come with it is a 2 pin type that needs an adapter like the one you get with most razors and looks a little bit fragile so I'll be treating it with great care and also it is very hard to find a case to fit the 8" tablet so for the time being I keep it in a small netbook pouch for safety but would advise to try and get a proper case for it as soon as possible.
Also there is no built in GPS on the tablet but I'm not too worried about that side of it.

As Android is a new type of operating system I am learning things all the time about it but all in all I AM very happy with my first entry into this new market and can see myself with a tablet for some time to come.
It's not perfect but it is better than some of the reports might lead you to believe.

If you are going to buy one, do a bit of homework and make sure it does what you want it to and if you can try and have a play with one to get a feel for it, only you will know if its right for you want.
I did and I'm happy

There is plenty of information available online and also from Android forums sites.

Also for piece of mind buy one from somewhere with a good returns policy just in case.

This tablet is exceptionally disappointing. The screen is unresponsive and you are forced to purchase a stylus, however even this does not guarantee sufficient accuracy.

The tablet does not come with any instructions and you have to fumble around the various settings to get going. The power adaptor is feeble and I wonder how long it will last.

The tablet may have Android 2.2 but I cannot get any of the following sites to play video:
* itv player
* youtube.

I can watch google video and so it's not down to my WIFI setup.

The tablet is no doubt assembled in the far east (China I assume). The AppOnHand application, which is linked to the Android market, is in some far eastern language. There is an update that is flagged for this application, which is successfully downloaded however the update NEVER completes.

The AppStore does not list the suggested 40,000+ applications but a very small number of applications. The "New" apps list has been the same apps for weeks.

There are many sources of Android apps (run a google search on Android apps). However none of them install due to the version of the AppOnHand you get with this tablet.

It seems you are trapped into a small set of applications that it lists, most of which are written for a far eastern market.

You also get a USB cable to connect your tablet to a PC/MAC, however there are no instructions and there are no disks (drivers), which renders the USB connectivity to be useless.

I contrast this with the beautiful experience I had with my Samsung phone. With the Samsung I get all that is promised by Android. I can download all sorts of apps and there are hundreds coming on stream all the time. In addition I can play videos from youtube and itv iplayer.

I really don't know where to go with this tablet. I seem to be locked into a tiny portal of application.

DONT BUY THIS TABLET.