Coby Kyros 7-Inch Android 2.3 4 GB Internet Touchscreen Tablet

The version of Android loaded onto the Kyros is not as heavily altered as we've seen it on similar budget tablets. Overall, the navigation, onscreen keyboard, settings, and other tried and true aspects of Android have all been kept intact. Unfortunately, the root problem of the inferior screen weighs down on the whole experience. For example, accurate typing really demands a stylus, which for many is an automatic deal-breaker. The screen's lack of multitouch support also means that pinch-to-zoom gestures are a no-go, which makes photo and Web browsing a chore.

Aside from its cool name, the Kyros doesn't have much to brag about. The screen is cruddy, the battery life is mediocre, the camera quality is subpar, and the Android experience is dated and lacks Google's core apps.

If the Kyros has one cool trick, it's the HDMI output. The execution isn't perfect, though. For example, when you connect the Kyros to a monitor or TV, you'll notice the home screen is mirrored on the external display at its native 800x600-pixel standard-definition resolution, running black bars down the left and right of the display. The HDMI's full 1080p output capability is only realized when playing back video content (and, in our case, making a few manual adjustments to the attached display). Does it work? Yes. Will you want to bring along that bulky power adapter to prevent the tablet from running out of steam halfway through your movie? Absolutely. The Kyros is rated at only 4.5 hours of video playback using default settings, and cranking out 1080p video over HDMI probably wasn't the best-case test condition.

Product Features and Technical Details Product Features Browse the web, watch Youtube videos, checking e-mail, and much more with Android 2.3 7 inch LCD intuitive touchscreen Connect to the Internet wirelessly with high-speed AppsLib marketplace Plays popular video, music, and photo formats Processor, Memory, and Motherboard Hardware Platform: PC Processor: 1 GHz Unknown Number of Processors: 1 RAM: 256 MB RAM Type: DDR2 SDRAM Hard Drive Size: 4 GB Type: Serial ATA Graphics and Display LCD Native Resolution: 800 x 480 Ports and Connectivity USB Ports: 1 USB 2.0 Ports: 1 Cases and Expandability Size (LWH): 0.59 inches, 7.67 inches, 4.72 inches Weight: 11.36 ounces Power Rated Charge (normal use): 3 hours Wireless Wireless Type: 802.11bgn.

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