It looks like we’ve got a really good choice of 7-inch Android tablets this Christmas. Aside from the Apple iPad (which is not officially launched locally but very available in grey market), we’ll have the Samsung Galaxy Tab, Cherry Mobile Superion and the Archos line-up.
That doesn’t include the Chinese iPad clones and the WizPad tablet promised by Redfox back in July. So let’s look at a side-by side comparison of the Android tablet and see which one gets you the best bang for your buck.
Among the 3 tablets, only the Archos offer WiFi-only internet connectivity while the Galaxy Tab and the Superion both offer 3G + WiFi connectivity.
The CM Superion offers a good balance between feature and price point and directly challenges the Php35k pricing of the Galaxy Tab. The Galaxy Tab’s advantage would be the much faster processor and internal storage. It would have made it more compelling if they used an AMOLED display but that would make it more expensive.
The Archos 70, on the other hand, is aiming to be a multimedia tablet — much like an iPad WiFi-only. This became more obvious with the option of getting a 250GB internal storage (HDD) instead of the 8GB Flash drive model. It’s also the cheapest at around Php17k with features very close compared to the other two.
Based on the comparative table above, which of the 3 Android tablets would you likely buy?
Samsung is way too expensive for me. It’s between Cherry and Archos but since I’d be using it more as a multimedia and occasional browsing the 250 HDD of Archos is the ace for me plus its cheaper price.
For 3g concerns, Archos 70 doesn’t have that but it has Tethering features that can compensate its lack of 4g access. Here’s the link for that.
http://www.archos.com/products/ta/archos_5it/internet.html?country=ph&lang=en
For Marketplace issues, if I’m not mistaken, it will have it pre installed. If not there is a hack for this to work similar to the hack for Archos 7 HT.
http://archosfans.com/2010/08/23/how-to-install-the-google-marketplace-on-archos-7-home-tablet/
Ok yung deal sa archos ha. But still waiting for HP Slate powered by Windows 7 Pro
8.9″
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So far I’m very satisfied with Apple iPad 3G
I got the SMS App working na.
Now I can text even when I am inside the Bank
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archos woot!
The Samsung still has its charms. Archos will give it a run for its money.
I’ll rather buy SGT rather than CMS. Why bother saving money, when you’re buying cheap dirt gadgets.
Archos 70 is great for budget and ebooks.
Hi! This is my first comment ever on Yugatech.
I’m so excited about tablet computers, that I can actually see myself doing my daily computing tasks on one of them. I’d also like to give my poor laptop a much-needed rest. I have some concerns about their quality.
Does anyone have any idea about the durability of the products from Cherry Mobile and Archos? Also, what kind of support can I expect from their distributors/manufacturers? Are there a lot service centers in case I need to get the unit fixed? I mean with the iPad or the Galaxy Tab, you have big name companies behind them. But is it really worth the 15-20k extra for my peace of mind?
@manibela
Oo nga sana a carrier will get the galaxy tab tapos subsidized price with unlimited internet. kasi ang froyo naman capable of tethering e.. meaning puwede i share yung 3G connection sa bahay or friends or whatever. Sun Cellular pls pls get it.
@ferie: hahaha ang kulit ng os supports (Windows SE, Windows ME, WIN2000, XP, Vista,7) mukhang chopping board.
superion! aww!
hahaha cdrking ftw!
Eto na ang iniintay nyo! Ang panglaban ng CDR King sa 7inch tablet!
http://www.cdrking.com/?mod=products&type=view&sid=7968&main=52
:)
why compare samsung and achos with cherry mobile? basura lang naman cherry mobile. i bet magsisisi lang kayo pag binili nyo products nila.
And so the battle for your 13th month pay and Christmas bonuses begins!
The Samsung isn’t getting much love, but if it gets subsidized by local carriers. It isn’t that bad; with a higher resolution than the other two and dedicated graphics(right?), you’ll be more future proof for android games and apps. Also, BT 3.0.
And there’re at least 5 people here who commented who’ll probably be getting the archos, so if you value being ‘unique’ in a sense where having a different looking rectangular black slab is unique, and you have a peeve on brands and previous product experience, then you may want the Samsung. And if dishing out a little more is not a problem.
I want the Samsung Galaxy Tab. But it’s out of my budget. So in the spirit of sour-graping and bashing-things-you-can’t-afford, I’d just tell myself ‘I don’t need all that. Besides, I can’t be distracted by games, and the internet, and a 3 megapixel camera because I need to be more productive. And a propriety USB Port? Sheesh!’
Add me up for an Archos 70 8gb though. Just make sure it doesn’t have any of it’s predecessor’s bad rep. Yuga, any ideas which stores will have this? Thanks!
and by the way, never ever say “I already have a phone”. You will never know when you will run out of battery charge in your phone. It is always good to have a phone feature in your android tablet.
my vote definitely goes to CHERRY MOBILE SUPERION
You guys only need to look at the 3 photos and you will see why the Cherry Mobile Superion tops all three. It has the smallest frame! MORE SCREEN / LESS FRAME! That’s the best 7 inch tablet I have ever seen!
Superion is the most value for money amongst the 3. Almost galaxy tab features save Php15,000. The acrchos is just a plain Tablet and not sure if it has google market place.
cheapest most good value for money in order
1) 8000 peso China android tablet. Witstech a81.
2) Cherry Mobile Superion. (I have the Cherry Mobile Eclipse and the screen is glass and scratch proof. I have proven that it is indeed scratch-proof)
3) Archos 70
4) None. Forget about Samsung.
Rule of thumb. Never ever buy based on brand name and marketing. Chances are you pay more because the company spends too much on advertisement and marketing.
@Bertong Bantot
Anu ba ang magagawa mo sa tablet na naka Windows 7?
marami nang nagtangka ngunit lahat sila’y nabigo – iPad