Velocity Micro T103 Cruz 7-Inch Android 2.0 Tablet (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Initially I bought a Cruz Reader which was not exactly friendly because of the touch screen. As soon as the Tablet came out I returned the reader and got the tablet.
1- It is an excellent ereader with many more additions
2- Video playing is very good, it accepts AVI as well as other formats
3- WIFI a access is very good
4- Access to Facebook, twitter, browsing the web, etc.. are a very nice plus for a traditional ebook reader
For me this is a very good product for travelling. It is a great ereader, plus you can watch videos,listen to music and have access to the web and games.
I would not compare the Cruz Tablet to the Ipad. They are different products for different markets. For what I was looking for I am very satisfied and I paid half the price than an Ipad
A nice feature is that you are NOT tied to Border books, I installed a Kindle reader and now I have access to the Kindle library which is very extensive. You can also shop around to compare prices on ebooks. I could not make the BN reader to work yet
Regarding the apps, if you search around a little you can find many apk free, such as google maps ( no gps), games, youtube,email clients, etc. Some of the applications can not be installed since it is based on android 2.0 but I was not expecting the Cruz to be a full tablet since the beginning.
For me this is a very good ereader with many PLUS benefits.
I would have liked the possibility of upgrading to android 2.1 or 2.2, but the information says it is not possible


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A remarkably affordable, remarkably feature rich tablet. Packed inside the Cruz Tablet's smart, refined design are specs and features enough to go head to head with any other tablet PC on the market. Backed by Velocity Micro's expert US-based support.If you're looking for a tablet PC that's packed with features but easy on the wallet, then look no further. This is the ultra thin and portable tablet you've always dreamt of. Turns heads at home and on the go with the Cruz Tablet.


Cruz Through Your Media
Full-Color Touchscreen DisplayThe Cruz Tablet features a seven-inch (diagonal) ultra-responsive capacitive touchscreen with 800 x 480 pixel resolution, ideal for viewing eBooks and eMagazines, Web pages, and movies. The built-in, tilt-activated accelerometer will flip the page display from portrait to landscape and back when you turn the device.

Android-Based OSThe Cruz Tablet and Cruz Reader are built using the Android OS, an easy-to-use, powerful, and reliable operating system from the team at Google. Designed for touchscreen devices like the Cruz, Android helps you easily manage your programs with a vastly intuitive interface.

All-in-one Media Hub Bring your favorite movies on a plane without the hassle of a portable DVD player or laptop, with support for MPEG-4 and H.264 video formats. Listen to your favorite tunes in MP3, WMA, AAC, or WAV formats. Or share pictures from your last vacation with JPEG, GIF, PNG, and BMP support.

eBook Reader Pack dozens of books for a weeklong getaway without weighing down your suitcase. The Cruz Reader offers access to over 2 million eBooks via the included Borders eBook library portal application. Velocity's own Cruz Market also provides eBook content, and is a one-stop shop for downloading apps and videos from a broad array of content and providers, all in one market. Support is provided for ePub, PDF, TXT, PDB, and HTML reader files.

802.11n Wifi and full browser support Put the power of the Internet right in your hands. Stay connected with email and social networks even while on the road. Download remarkable content, astonishing applications, and amazing games.

Slim and Stylish Velocity Micro has designed and refined the Cruz Tablet to be as stylish as it is functional. Get ready to attract attention with the sleek, slim, and stylish Cruz Tablet.Turns heads at home and on the go!

Add Storage Capacity Each Cruz Tablet includes both a 4GB and 8GB SD card.Storage is expandable via both USB and SD card slots.

User-Replaceable Battery An extended life, user-replaceable lithium-ion battery is included, offering up to 10+ hours of life on a single charge (24+ hours on standby).

Product Support Each Cruz is backed by Velocity Micro's expert US-based support, for extra peace of mind.

What's in the Box Cruz Tablet, AC adapter, carrying pouch, user's guide, 4 GB SD card, 8 GB SD card

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Velocity Micro T301 Cruz 7-Inch Android 2.0 Tablet (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)If you want an Android tablet running the latest version, able to play all the latest apps and flash video, don't buy this tablet. If you want an Android tablet you can root or upgrade, don't bother, you will not be happy. If you want it to be an Ipad, forget about it.
However, if you want a $250 color e-reader that has a stable OS, long battery life, and a seven inch 800x600 touchscreen you will be pleased. You will be more pleased with the capability to surf the internet, check e-mail and load simple apps. The Cruz comes preloaded with the Kindle reader and most other e-readers can be downloaded from freewarelovers.com. The screen size, the rubber back, touch screen, wifi, and all day battery life make this an excellent e-reader that compares well with the Nook color. The new version of the Android Kindle app (which can be downloaded from freewarelovers.com) also allows you to download magazines in color.
As an e-reader with expanded capabilities the Cruz is a great product and I am very pleased with it. Out of the box, the software is very stable, the battery is 75% charged and the Kindle app is ready to go. As a cutting edge Galaxy or Ipad competitor, the Cruz falls short, but it is much cheaper than those devices. I describe the Cruz to my friends as a Kindle version of the Nook Color. A "Kindle Color" is the best way to describe it.
I have loaded my Cruz with the following apps, all obtained from freewarelovers.com or the web, and they all work well: Kindle, Overdrive Media Console (for library e-books), Kobo Reader, Aldiko Reader, Wapedia, Newspapers, Reuters, Iheartradio, Skyfire browser and Dolphin browser.

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Velocity Micro T301 Cruz 7-inch Tablet The Kindle app comes to color! Download books in full color with just a tab from the world's most popular ebook store: Kindle. "Cruz" through all of your media including videos, books, magazines, and music all on this revolutionary device's crystal-clear, full-color, 7-inch display. The Cruz's non-proprietary interface even allows you to install Android based apps and games to make your device your own. At just under one pound, the sleek Cruz Tablet goes everywhere you do and fits perfectly in one hand. Use the built-in Kindle bookstore app to download and read over 700,000 eBooks in a light and convenient package. Staying up-to-date with email and social networks is just a Wi-Fi hotspot away, thanks to the Cruz Tablet's 802.11n Wi-Fi and full browser support. You can even load your Cruz Tablet's 4GB of internal storage up with all your favorite music and movies to make it a completely mobile media device!




Cruz Through Your Media
Full-Color Touchscreen DisplayThe Cruz Tablet features a seven-inch (diagonal) capacitive touchscreen with 800 x 600 pixel resolution, ideal for viewing movies, eBooks and eMagazines, and Web pages. The highly responsive, capacitive touch screen provides simple navigation. A built-in, tilt-activated accelerometer will flip the page display from portrait to landscape and back when you turn the device.

Android-Based OSThe Cruz Tablet uses the Android OS, an easy-to-use, powerful, and reliable operating system from the team at Google. Designed for touchscreen devices like the Cruz, Android helps you easily manage your programs with a vastly intuitive interface.

eBook Reader The included Kindle app offers over 700,000 eBooks for quick and easy download through any wifi connection, letting you pack dozens of books for a weeklong getaway without weighing down your suitcase. And it's all in full color! Support is provided for ePub, PDF, TXT, PDB, and HTML reader files.

Enjoy Your Other Media Bring your favorite movies on a plane without the hassle of a portable DVD player or laptop, with support for MPEG-4 and H.264 video formats. Listen to your favorite tunes in MP3, WMA, AAC, or WAV formats. Or share pictures from your last vacation with JPEG, GIF, PNG, and BMP support.

Stay Connected with 802.11n Wi-Fi and Full Browser Support Put the power of the Internet right in your hands. Stay connected with email and social networks even while on the road.

Download remarkable content, astonishing applications, and amazing games through the Cruz Market.

Slim and Stylish Velocity has designed and refined the Cruz Tablet to be as stylish as it is amazing. Get ready to attract attention with the sleek, slim, and stylish Cruz Tablet.

Add Storage Capacity The Cruz Tablet offers 4GB internal storage, expandable via both USB and SD card slots. A 4 GB SD card is included with the device.

Built-in Applications Along with the Kindle app, the Cruz Tablet includes a built-in dictionary, file manager, calendar, alarm clock, social media, OfficeSuite viewer, Napster, and other useful apps. Download and install even more via the Cruz Market.

User-Replaceable Battery An extended life, user-replaceable lithium-ion battery is included, offering up to 10+ hours of life on a single charge (24+ hours on standby).

Product Support Each Cruz is backed by Velocity Micro's expert US-based support, for extra peace of mind.

What's in the Box Cruz Tablet model T301, AC adapter, carrying pouch, stand, user's guide, and 4GB SD card.

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Chumby one Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife was thinking of getting me a Sony Dash for my birthday but then heard me say "Why would anyone want something like that - why not just buy a netbook" in passing, so she opted not to get it. She let me know afterward she was looking at the Dash and Chumby (which I hadn't heard of even though they make the Dash). After looking at it, I thought it was really cool and got the Chumby One to surprise her.
Whether we want to admit it or not, we vote with our wallets. Two days after we received it, I ordered two more. It's not perfect but it's great.
The FM Reception is non-existent as another commenter noted. I'm going to try using a 'real' antenna today to see if that makes a difference, but if not, I really won't be too bothered. If it's a feature it should work, but FM clock radios have been around for years and FM stations aren't why I bought it.
We've only had it about a week but we have experienced none of the reception problems others mentioned. We have a ton of wireless devices in the house and have had a lot of problems with interference on other devices, but so far, the Chumby has worked without a blink. Although we have several repeaters throughout the house, I connected it to the primary link which is on the far side of the house (which has a moderately weak signal in our bedroom) and we still didn't have any problem. Full disclosure on that - I just did it as a test and let it run for about two hours but if a problem was going to surface, i'm quite sure it would have by then. Suffice to say - at least so far, we've had great connectivity and no problems.
The setup process was very simple. I wished I had a real keyboard when setting up the wifi b/c our Wifi keys are insanely long, but that's not the fault of the Chumby. The sync between the web site and the unit during registration was one of the coolest things I've seen in a while (basically, you fill in a bunch of circles on what looks like a giant tic tac toe - the pattern is then used to transmit the unit id to the web site so you don't have to). The whole process took about 10 minutes but much of that was b/c my wife and I were talking about how cool each aspect was. [Make sure however that when you align the screen, you use your fingernail as instructed. It's easy to just use your whole finger but if you do that - the sync will be off slightly. We goofed the first time around and had trouble using the keyboard - until we went into settings and re-adujusted everything. After we read the manual and did it the way we were supposed to - all was fine. But it's an easy thing to overlook. It's also easy to think the thing is your iPhone or Android and try using the screen according - your mileage will vary)
Once it was loaded, she spent about 30 minutes getting rid of default apps she didn't want (like ESPN, which is why I ordered two more - b/c I like a few of them) then adding new ones. Facebook, check. Twitter, check. Gmail check. Craigslist, check. We hadn't found an app to check Exchange or SMTP email but what she did was create a Gmail account and had her other accounts forward to it. While having email invade the bedroom might sound like insanity - it can actually be really helpful - you can glance over at the email list and quickly determine if it's ok to sleep in for a bit or if you need to rush to work early to put out a fire.
There are a ton of apps and b/c the API is open, you can build your own if you want something that isnt' there. I've taken a stab at two such apps and will be giving the upload process a try later this week. While most people aren't going to take advantage of that b/c it requirest some specific development experience, it's a great touch.
She's found an app for pretty much everythign she's wanted including a great backlight app, some amazingly cool wake up applications and the standard stuff you'd expect. Setup was amazingly straightforward and everything other than the FM tuner works as advertised (if the aux antenna works, I'll update the review). All in all from start to finish the experience is delightful and considering the price we love it - like I said, so much we wanted a few more for the rest of our house. I also ordered a pair of Beats by Dre just to make the whole thing perfect and it's a great combination (although being my wife's present, I feel guilty using it too much that's one reason for the other ones). That brings up one issue though - these aren't as generic as we thought. What I mean is, this is the type of thing that becomes "Mine" and the customizations are what makes it so cool. We have different facebook, twitter, pandora settings even though they're mostly similar and we're married. So one generic one for the family probably won't do for most folks especially if you have kids - get one kid a Chumby and I promise you the ohter will scream bloody murder until he/she gets her own. However that's the nature of anything cool and useful so it's not a knock.
Additionally, this will make one heck of a Christmas present. It's quite easy to spend $100.00 on a gift card which will partially go to waste or a similar present that will just get regifted or sit in the garage - this is guaranteed to be loved by anyone but hard core luddites.
Like I said, the wifi has not been a problem although we've only had it about a week and I'm comfortable saying that b/c although we have several repeaters , we've connected to links that have moderately weak signals and didn't appear to have any issue. I'd still be loving it if it was twice as much - if it was much over $250.00 I'd have my second thoughts just b/c a netbook really would be in order there, but for the price, it's an amazing value and packs a lot of bang for the buck. It's right in the gift price range and pretty much everyone has wifi these days so I don't think you can go wrong with it.

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