Augen GenTouch78

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Pros:

Small and portable, Easy to use, Comes with nice carrying case, Seems well made, Familiar Android OS, ’Hacker’ friendly
Inexpensive, Includes Android Market and other core Google apps, Lightweight and comfortable to hold, Streaming video plays smoothly

Cons:

Low resolutions screen, No volume buttons, None of the normal ‘Google’ stuff included, Resistive screen
Terrible design, Unresponsive touchscreen, Sluggish performance, No dedicated volume controls, Lacks accelerometer, Android market is currently non-functional

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Last revision on August 24, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Small and portable, Easy to use, Comes with nice carrying case, Seems well made, Familiar Android OS, ’Hacker’ friendly
Inexpensive, Includes Android Market and other core Google apps, Lightweight and comfortable to hold, Streaming video plays smoothly

Reviewers Didn't Like

Low resolutions screen, No volume buttons, None of the normal ‘Google’ stuff included, Resistive screen
Terrible design, Unresponsive touchscreen, Sluggish performance, No dedicated volume controls, Lacks accelerometer, Android market is currently non-functional

Expert reviews and ratings

The Augen Gentouch78 is by no stretch of the imagination a powerful device but it is what it is. It’s an inexpensive Android based tablet that’s fun to use and enjoy, it won’t replace an iPad or something like the Galaxy Tab, but it...

By Testfreaks on November 16, 2010

The $149 tablet may be affordable, but it's practically...

By LaptopMag on August 02, 2010

This is an assessment of the Augen GenTouch78, a US$169 tablet running the Android 2.1 OS platform. The GenTouch is one of the first Android-based tablets and as such can provide clues as to where Android stands as a potential platform of choice for...

By Rugged PC Review on August 01, 2001