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All posts tagged "augen"


Monday, August 23, 2010

Thoughts on the Augen Gentouch Tablet

Posted by Chris Gohlke in "Other Slates & Tablets" @ 07:00 AM

So, after a good amount of hunting, I finally managed to acquire the Gentouch Android tablet. There have been some mixed reviews on the web and The Yaz posted a very nice analysis in our forums. So, after a few days of using the device I'm going to give you my thoughts. Overall, I think it is a pretty good device, but I don't think a lot of users are going to be disappointed with it in its current form. Read on to see why.

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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Augen GenTouch78 Disappoints

Posted by Chris Gohlke in "Other Slates & Tablets" @ 03:30 PM

http://networkedblogs.com/6uEOi

"When buying discount electronics, there's a delicate balance consumers have to consider between expense and quality. If a device doesn't cost much, some faults can be forgiven. Sometimes, however, it's not worth even the small amount of money you forked over for it. Sadly, Augen's $149 GenTouch78 falls in the latter category. While it may achieve cult status in the Android hacker community, consumers should steer clear of its frustrating resistive touchscreen and poor button placement."

My local Kmart fell through on their promise to have me one of these on Monday, so I haven't had the chance to play with one. Based on this review, they might have just saved me $149. While I was initially excited about this device, that fact that I'm probably going to have to wait a while to get one and still am going to be a bit disappointed with it makes me think I'd be better off being patient until the end of the year and hope that for a bit more cash I can get a much better product.


Saturday, July 31, 2010

Engadget Reviews the Gentouch 78

Posted by Chris Gohlke in "Other Slates & Tablets" @ 07:30 AM

"We'll be spending a bit more time with the Gentouch 78 to make a final call on its functionality, but it's crystal clear that this isn't a high-end device. If you were hoping to find a beautiful iPad substitute for a fraction of the cost, keep on looking. However, considering most Kmarts have been selling out of these within hours of receiving new inventory, this just may be the answer all you cheap tablet seekers have been looking for -- just be prepared to put up with more than a few annoyances along the way."

Engadget has done a quick review. It looks like there are definitely some quirks, but in my opinion most appear to be acceptable for a $150 device. The one thing that may be a deal-breaker is that the advertised market availability does not seem to be realistic. I'll report back on that more as soon as I get my hands on one.


Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Video Proof that the Augen Tablet Exists

Posted by Chris Gohlke in "Other Slates & Tablets" @ 02:00 PM

This is the first video I've seen of the tablet. The reviewer is an iPad user and has never touched Android before, and he still thinks it is OK for the cost. Overall, I think it looks like a buy for $150. The local Kmart manager told me I'll have one in my hands this Monday, so I'm hoping to have a quick look done shortly thereafter. If you've got some specific questions you want answered about this device, post them here and I'll do my best to include the answers.


Monday, July 26, 2010

Am I Dreaming, A $150 Android Tablet Available This Week?

Posted by Chris Gohlke in "Other Slates & Tablets" @ 04:00 PM

http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/26/...oming-to-store/

"We can't say we've heard of Augen before, but the company certainly sparked our interest (and that of Kmart circular readers) this weekend with its $149.99 7-inch Android tablet. Oh yes, you heard right shoppers -- the small Florida-based shop is bringing an Android 2.1 tablet with WiFi, 2GB of storage and 256MB of RAM to a store near you for just 150 buckaroos. And according to an Augen spokesperson, it will have access to the Android "Market App Store.""

I already hit up my local Kmart on my way home, no luck. But they get their trucks in on Wednesday, so I'll try again then. At $150 they will have had to fail in a ton of way to not make this an interesting device, so I'll be picking one up as soon as I can get my hands on one and before the reviews start pouring in. If it pans out, I'd say major coup for the little guy getting this thing out while the big players keep stumbling all over themselves. Here is the official product page if you'd like to read up.


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