Great video and sound - But still a tablet with limited functions
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Bought this tablet to replace my aging Toshiba Thrive. I knew early on that the Kindle HDX was not meant to be a full featured tablet like the Thrive and Nexus. But I was still disappointed at how much Amazon unnecessarily left out or disabled features that are common on Android tablets. The Mojito OS takes some getting used to even if you are accustomed to Android, not seeing a whole list of configuration options was a little jarring. But overall the HDX OS performed very smoothly.

PROS:
- Lightweight. About a third of what my Thrive tablet used to weigh.
- Great display and video.
- Sound was clear and crisp.
- Nice case texture and screen. The back has a subtle rubber texture that makes it very easy and comfortable to hold. The screen is super smooth; it feels like you're moving your finger on an oily surface.
- Painless E-Mail & Calendar Sync. I was able to connect my Google GMail account to the HDX's email client quickly and easily. However the email & calendar client are basic and limited in what they can show. For example my GMail Inbox message categories did not carry over into the HDX email client.
- Speedy performance. I was able to stream Prime movies with no noticeable lag.
- Connection to Amazon.com was seamless. When I took my HDX out of the box it recognized me right away and connected me to my account.
- Mayday Tech Support. Really works as advertised. I was connected to a tech adviser in about 30 seconds. He was knowledgeable although he did misunderstand my initial problem and I had to interrupt to correct him.

CONS:
- Speech-to-Text(Voice Dictation). This is a new feature that was added in an update after my purchase. Is accurate but is noticeably slower than the voice recognition in other Android devices.
- No GPS. I have read conflicting reports on whether or not the HDX has GPS or not. Either way using your HDX with GPS enabled apps is a no go.
- No Haptic Feedback. It would've been nice to have a tablet that provided tactile feedback for text entry and games.
- Bad photos with the Camera. My HDX took pics that were very grainy with inaccurate color. The photo options available for the HDX are also very limited. About the only things that you can change while taking a picture are the flash and panorama modes. You cannot adjust the white levels, spot metering, etc.
- Limited personalization options. On my old Android tablet I like being able to organize my apps as I saw fit. Also I liked being able to change the wallpaper every now and them. There is no way to do these things with the HDX.

At this point I'm torn on whether to keep my HDX or to return it. I like the idea of watching Prime Movies on a tablet even if I am not connected to the internet. However not having basic tablet functions is very frustrating. Also Amazon makes no promises that the problems will be addressed in the future. All I was told by Kindle Support was that a new update was coming soon. There was no comment about what exactly the update would contain, just that one was coming(!?!?)
4581952
This would be a great budget tablet for movies, kids games, etc. but some stuff is wonky with the Fire OS in areas where any straight up android tablet will do much better.

Here is an example. The kids also need to use a tablet for homework, and google translate app is a 'must have' for kids learning foreign languages.

Google translate from the Amazon app store was not working well, it was wonky, slow and missing functions. Example, I couldn't input Chinese characters in handwriting mode as usual, only pinyin. Also the 'camera to translate text' function is not there. Its a super limited version of the regular google translate app.

So I downloaded google services, intending to get the google play store on here, hoping to download and use the real google translate (full version). It worked, got the play store, and got the google translate app downloaded. Nice...... However, it was slow and couldn't download languages for offline translation - kept failing to download with no solution. Gave up.

Bummer, I wanted to like this tablet, but I hit too many roadblocks within just hours of using it. Every android phone I have had for years had google translate working well, effortlessly, I didn't even know it could possibly *not* work. Had to return the tablet.
1107959
Creative's tablet could use a little more power.  Hate the glare, but seems like every screen nowadays is glossy, so just needed an anti glare protector.  Don't like onscreen camera, so I don't use it.  And good price.  Other than that it's Terrific... until I tried giving it SD cards!  Seems to be very limited here.  So far, tried a 32gb SanDisk, and it didn't work.  Then acquired a Class 4 micro version of that, which should have worked, and it still didn't.  Tech support pending.  Probably gonna try to return if SD cards don't work.  3.5/5 is about right.
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THE QUICK TAKE:  The Sony NSZ-GT1 offers a very broad range of features:  Blu Ray player; streaming media (like Amazon Prime Video or Netflix); music; photos; your attached or network files; and anything else on the Internet, using the browser. It's straightforward to use, and includes a controller that lets you take advantage of those features (once you learn a little about how to use it).  You can control and search for content available on other devices.  The overall system offers a wide range of capabilities in a small package (13" W x 10" D x 2.3" H).

The hardware is built around a home-entertainment version (CE4100) of the Intel Atom chip, the kind of chip you'd find in a netbook.  So the versatility of the device makes sense - it's really a special-purpose computer, with a CPU, memory and a disc drive.  It can be less than snappy at times when using the web browser, but I wouldn't expect to browse the same way on this device that I would on a computer.

One of the benefits of having a web browser is that it gives you access to free content that isn't currently available through streaming services, such as current episodes at the TV networks' sites; or PBS Video or PBS Kids.

EASY TO USE:  The menu system is straightforward, and behaves the way you would expect.  You can customize what appears, and where it appears, so you can have it set up in a way that's convenient for you.  It's important to remember that a media device attached to the TV needs to be something that a wide range of users can readily use - parents, children, visitors, babysitters.  A lot of devices don't pass that test.

FIND WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR:  The search features, keyboard and browser let me find what I'm looking for.  Some streaming media devices' poor search features or limited controllers make that difficult or impossible.

GOOGLE TV 3.1 CHANGES THE EXPERIENCE:  As of late November, 2011, a new version of Google TV (3.1) has been available.  The new software is based on Android "Honeycomb."  It dramatically redesigns and enhances the capability of this device.  It fixes a lot of problems, and adds a lot of features.  So when reading comments and reviews, take that into account.  PC Magazine wrote, "This is the Google TV we should have seen at the start."

USEFUL CONTROLLER:  The controller works well.  It features some of the usual controls, plus a little keyboard, a mouse, scroll keys, and an optical mouse that senses your finger movements.  The optical mouse is a little finicky to use, and the keys can be hard to read. Sometimes it's confusing whether to click or hit enter.  No big deal in practice, though.  Overall it's a well designed controller that lets you use all the features they've built into this player.  The controller and the included IR blasters also give you some basic control over your other devices, using one controller.

STRAIGHTFORWARD SETUP:  Setup took a fair amount of time - it had to download and install a new version of Google TV, so overall about 40 minutes - but was straightforward.  The Setup Wizard walks you through the process.  The controller makes it easier to enter choices than some of the remotes on these devices.

STARTUP TIME:  Starting this from full off state takes most of a minute - just as a computer or smart phone would.  So Sony offers a quick start option, that presumably always leaves it booted up in a sleep state so it can start in just a few seconds.  This consumes more power (16 watts vs. 3 watts), and I'd love to save the energy, but the reality is that we're going to use the quick start mode for a while.  Of course, as with any player a Blu Ray takes some time to load - about 30 seconds.

NETWORK CONNECTIONS:  The wireless connection is easy to set up, and can handle use either the 2.4 or 5 Ghz bands.  The wired network connection can run at gigabit speeds.

There are a few wrinkles - the Flash Player crashes regularly on websites.  But overall, it's just what I'd been looking for.
558281
I have had my A2 for about 2 weeks now and have it filled with movies in Xvid, and Divx formats, tons of MP3 files, and some spare zipped programs I need while traveling. The video is great looking on this widescreen screen, and as another user wrote, the headphones are better replaced than used to listen to music. My only real gripe is that the A2 seems to only like to fast forward for a short time, and then won't fast forward anymore. Perhaps this is a problem on Xvid and Divx movies as I haven't tried any of the other formats it supports. I like the included "leather" case that doubles as a stand, and my FM radio reception is pretty good as well. This unit has a REAL long-use battery inside it. I have watched movies for over 10 hours before it needed recharged. This unit is not as light as my Samsung YH-999 video player, but the picture is bigger, the battery lasts longer, it has FM, and it records too.

  I'd give it 5 stars, but the FF thing annoys me. Updates to the firmware seem to answer most of the things past owners have asked about, and the ability to NOT have to use a Windows based device pleases me as well. I recommend a screen protector for all portable video and MP3 players, and have already put one on this new player to avoid scratching up this very pretty screen.
3628200
I purchased my 32GB 8.9 HDX about 20 months ago and have have been happy overall with this tablet.  Incredibly lightweight with a beautiful screen, long lasting battery, quick Wi-Fi, and regular updates from Amazon which have been a nice surprise (so many companies stop supporting their products way too soon).  While I would have preferred front facing speakers, the sound is still good overall for when you're not using headphones.  I've greatly enjoyed reading and watching video on this high-end Fire tablet, but web browsing continues to be just so-so compared to Safari/Chrome on comparable devices.  This unfortunately keeps me from giving this 5 stars.  I'd probably recommend one of the cheaper Fire tablets to anyone looking to mostly enjoy media vs using it for productivity.  The apps that are regularly updated and optimized for a larger screen seem to always work great.  The few that are outdated or stretched to fill the screen..... not so much.  The limitations of the Amazon App store are obvious, but it's not a major hindrance (yes... I know you can install Google's app store as well).

I feel as though the HDX line will probably be phased out eventually in lieu of cheaper options, but if you can pick this up at a good price you'll be happy overall with your purchase.
2213126
Let me start off by saying that this is a great tablet. It was very responsive, good size and weight. I had it set up and hooked up to my wifi network within 5 minutes, so that was a major plus. But you have to buy a specific case for it, since it does have odd dimensions for a 9inch tablet, I could have overlooked that, if that was the only issue. Anyway, it doesn't use Google play, I was willing to look past that, but the app. store that is on it is full of adult oriented apps, and the koran, and arabic. There was also the problem with it being recognized as am ipad, but not compatable with anything, even if what you are looking for is under android. On top of that, google play and amazon.com wasn't really compatable with the device. Luckily, I bought mine from Bestbuy and was able to take it back and get another that was more of what I needed. If you don't mind the app store it uses, and use a few of the widgets it has on it, it really is a great device. I would have kept it had it not been for the few issues that I had.
1415507
I received this as a review sample and have been using it for a little less than a week. At the time of this review this tablet is shipping with Android 4.4.4. Before I dive into what I like and why I rated it so highly I want to set expectations.

This DOES NOT come with bluetooth, and the screen and cameras are not especially spectacular. The screen is readable (easily so) and has nice, vivid colors. However compared to even my Note 3 phone it falls short. As the cameras, for some reason tablet makers seem to skimp on those as though they are an afterthought.

Since there is no bluetooth you are stuck with the internal speaker or using phones. The internal speaker is not what I would call optimum for listening to music, but the included phones are surprisingly decent. I also connected one of my bluetooth speakers that accepts 3.5mm input and the sound was excellent, so while this does not have bluetooth, you can still stream music to it.

Another thing it does not have is bloatware that every other tablet (and phone) seems to  be plagued with. That is one of the reasons why I rated this so highly. But the real reason why I gave this tablet five stars is price. At the time of this review it is selling for sixty bucks, which is not a bad deal for an entry level tablet - especially if you want to browse the web, stream music or wile away the day on facebook.

It is a complete package that includes a stylus, soft bag, charger and cable, and OTG adapter. The latter allows you to connect USB peripherals to the micro USB charging port. I tested it with a keyboard, then a mouse and it recognized both. The USB charging port is another thing I like - it;s a micro USB type, which is a major improvement over some entry level tablets that I have tested that use a non-standard barrel connector.

You can add a 32GB SD card using a TF adapter. I tested it with an old SanDisk Ultra 32GB MicroSDHC Class 10 UHS Memory Card that was immediately recognized. The application manager allows you to move some apps to the SD card, so as you add your favorites some will be eligible for running off an external card (depending on the app, of course.) Browsing the web, using Google's location feature and maps, and Youtube all performed with no lag or issues. In fact I would put the performance head-to-head against my Verizon Ellipsis 7 4G LTE Tablet, Black 7-Inch 8GB tablet. Do note, though, that if you have all services turned on and are constantly using this tablet you are going to get about 2.5 to 3 hours of use time if you are not connected to a charger. For some folks that may be a deal breaker, so take that into account.

Basically this is a stripped down, but very functional tablet for folks on a budget. If you can live without bluetooth and will be using it near a power source it's a decent tool (or toy, depending on your outlook) at an affordable price, It is a perfect first tablet for someone who also has an Android phone, and is definitely useful for folks addicted to the web.
1217043
Expection was meet with this budget tablet.. Limited apps store and unable to play flash videos have hindered its charm though...
2851394
When reviewing a device like this it can be difficult to separate the device review from the software that runs on the device. In a sense, they're both part of the user experience, but on the other hand, Google could update Android 3 tomorrow and resolve any given thing I discuss, or introduce something else that should be talked about.

Below I will try to separate the two for that reason, as anything Android related may have an update/fix, a workaround or a new app to handle it.

Pros:
Great battery life, especially w/ keyboard dock
Good wireless connectivity
Indoors, very saturated colorful screen
Solid-feeling construction, good fit and finish
Discreet plugs/jacks don't get in the way of how the device sits or rests

Cons:
Outdoors, impossible to use due to glossy screen finish
No USB (USB plugs are on the keyboard dock)
Tinny speakers
GPS fix seems to be very flaky compared to my phone

Notes about Android:
Bundled browser is mediocre, recommend replacing
Playing 1080p high definition video can be problematic. (I'm given to understand this is to do with Android rather than the device's processing power)
Some popular apps not available on Android 3, or available on this specific device.

UPDATE Oct 3 2011:  Android 3.2.1 is now available on this device. At this time several of the "gotta have it" apps I was interested in are now available- notably Netflix and Skype. Furthermore many more apps are starting to take advantage of Android 3 to utilize tablet-optimized UIs (i.e., for 7" or 10" screens.) There exist solid addons such as the Swype keyboard, media players that fully take advantage of the hardware to play back audio and video, and a fistful of competent web browsers.
783545
almost everyting with this tablet is good, quick, clear but have only front camera and you cant use any card memory
433085
After owning this tablet for year let me just briefly share some impressions about it.  I won't go into much detail as almost everything was already discussed in other reviews.
First of all, the specs are great and it still functions adequate running everything I throw at it. Latest being XBMC for Android.  There a few nice leather cases out that fit it and at least one that is specifically made for it.
Now for the bad part.  Le Pan is notoriously slow at software updates.  They promised ICS within a month of release and it took 'em 5 to produce it.  We won't be having JB and a tablet being a rare one nobody will port anything for it.  Other than that, this is a great, but may be slightly outdated now, tablet!
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<div id="video-block-R2HSDT4GFD8D56" class="a-section a-spacing-small a-spacing-top-mini video-block"></div><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/E1GBN1xaCiS.mp4" class="video-url"><input type="hidden" name="" value="https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81tCUW1cenS.png" class="video-slate-img-url">Here's a quick video review of the Aiptek PenCam Trio HD.

It's called "trio" because it's three gadgets in one: Video Camera at 720p 30fps (saves video in MOV format), MP3 Player (drag files to the device via USB), 5MP still camera.

Included in the package: AV cables, USB cable, HDMI cable, Wrist Strap, Headphones, Armband, Sunvisor/stand.

In this review I show you what's in the package, and an example of the video and still picture abilities of the device.

I am giving this device 4 stars. It takes a lot for me to give a gadget like this 5 stars, because there are inherent weaknesses in something of its size - namely size of screen, and a slight quality sacrifice. But overall, for what it is, it's a great gadget to play with and carry everywhere!
1368791
Mostly great, but they make it hard to download a video unless you have it on an SD card.
3495132
A great way to consume Amazon content and not great for a lot of other things.  I bought this for my non-technically savvy girlfriend. She thinks it is fantastic.  I think that the screen is purely average but I only have a $500 ipad to compare it to.  It would be nice if Amazon would put out an updated Fire HDX tablet or even a 1920 x 1080 version that was nicer looking.  The sound I will say is nice - the dual speakers are effective.  Also, the widescreen aspect is welcome for watching video - everyone has copied Apple in the 4:3  design and I am not a fan for watching shows and movies with black bars.  Being able to add memory via micro SD card is nice and the pricing is affordable.  Battery life is middling.  It irks me that you cannot get stock android apps onto this tablet without sideloading. For an advanced user this tablet is probably a 2-3, for a less technical user I think it is more like a 4.  Not knowing what is out there (and taking into account the price) this is not a bad value.
4152599
Pros; Great video playback, very good sound when used with a headphone, screen size is outstanding, ease of use is great.

Cons; Cannot transfer internal memorey videos or songs to the micro SD card without going through a PC (unless I just haven't found a way to do this yet). Cannot find a belt case or any case to carry and protect this size player. Sound from speakers is not very good, but because of the size of the speakers I guess you can't expect much. These cons do not outweigh the pros therefore I would recommend this to anyone who wants great video playback and sound with headphones.
3812682
I love the mega zoom on this camera and wide angle lens.  The HD video quality is fantastic even when displayed on my 110" home theater screen.  However, the biggest drawback that may lead me to buy a new camera soon is that it takes way too long to boot up to the video mode.  I like to take a combination of video and camera shots during a great scene with my family.  Unlike my past camera, this one takes 10 seconds to boot up and activate video recording.  It then takes another 4 seconds or so to save the video and take a photo, then more time to switch back to video.  I can't tell you how many moments I've missed because the camera was too slow.  I also miss my previous compact camera that fit into my pants pocket much more easily.  I will probably buy a new camera this year if I can find one with similar features that addresses these two key issues.