Vizio Tablet 8 inch

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 5 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

0
Average:

0
Bad:

5

Pros:

Sturdy and well-built.
Low price.
Excellent sound quality.

Cons:

Runs an older version of Android.
Benchmark performance is poor.

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Last revision on May 23, 2014

Reviewers Liked

Sturdy and well-built
Low price
Excellent sound quality
Universal remote capabilities
Good-looking Android customization
Three speakers
4:3 aspect ratio makes device usable in both orientations
IR blaster AV remote
HDMI out, strong MPEG4 video playback

Reviewers Didn't Like

Runs an older version of Android
Benchmark performance is poor
Underpowered and laggy
A bit heavy
Display has poor viewing angles
Only 2GB of internal storage
Heavy and kludgy for its size

Expert reviews and ratings

This sturdy, attractive tablet outshines several other entry-level slates we've seen, but its outdated OS and slow processor limit its appeal....

By Computer Shopper on December 12, 2011

The Vizio Tablet VTAB10008 wins points for originality, and adds some clever remote control functionality, but it's not powerful enough to compete with the best tablets out there....

By PC Mag on September 28, 2011

We're glad that Vizio has entered the Android tablet market. They know consumers, and they know how to make quality affordable products. The Vizio tablet is relatively user friendly as Android tablets go, and it has access to the wide range of apps...

By MobileTechReview on August 22, 2011

The Vizio Tablet makes a great competitor to 2010's Samsung Galaxy Tab, but lacks the grace, speed, and features of today's best...

By CNET Australia on August 17, 2011

Tablets are hot — and everywhere. But choosing one is easier than you’d think Everyone can offer features, but who gives you the best access to streaming and downloadable content? Enlarge PORTABLE ENTERTAINMENT. It started with the Walkman and was...

By soundandvision.com on December 05, 2011

Not to be outdone by Sony, Vizio has released its own tablet with a built-in IR blaster to compete with the Tablet S . Though it's quite a bit smaller than most tablets, it does have a few interesting perks that are enough to warrant it a look for buyers...

By reviewed.com on November 07, 2011

Vizio is known for bringing pretty-good-for-the-price TVs to your living room. Now they've got an eight-inch tablet for you to cozy up with on the couch during those cold winter nights. But it's like snuggling with a cat who's had too many...

By Gizmodo on October 03, 2011

Can you really get a decent Android tablet for less than $300?It seems like every week we see a new Android device from a company we either haven't heard of, or one that's not known for portable computers. More often than not, these devices end up at...

By Android Central on August 30, 2011

Our favorite UPS man just dropped off the Vizio 8-inch tablet (don't call it VIA anymore) and we cracked the shrink-wrap to have a look. It's 8 inches of well-made electronics, running Android 2.3.2, and priced under $300 it's something we...

By Android Central on August 10, 2011

The Vizio Tablet did have poor benchmark scores and the interface is noticeably less snappy than what we’re used to on a Tegra 2 dual-core tablet. Touch controls, at times, also felt slow to respond. An update, expected within the next 45 days,...

By SlashGear on August 07, 2011

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